GE JDP36 User Manual

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JDP36
JDP39

Owner’s Manual

Ranges

Self-Cleaning Electric Drop-In

164D4290P079 49-80121 12-01 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–6

Operating Instructions

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–11

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . .12, 13

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 20

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Timed Baking and

Roasting Features . . . . . . . . . . .17

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . 23

Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Drip Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Heating Elements . . . . . . . . . . .21

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . .22

Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 26–28

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . . 29, 30

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial # __________________

You can find them on a label
underneath the cooktop.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during
the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation
fan or hood.

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

■Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.

■Be sure your appliance is properly

installed and grounded by a qualified
installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.

■ Have the installer show you the location

of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.

■ Before performing any service, disconnect

the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.

■ Do not leave children alone---children

should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.

■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or

hang on the door or cooktop. They could
damage the range and cause severe
personal injury.

■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors

can lead to broken or shattered glass.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

■ Do not store flammable materials in an

oven or near the cooktop.

■

CAUTION:

Items of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets
above a range or on the backsplash of
a range---children climbing on the range
to reach items could be seriously injured.

■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging

garments while using the appliance.
Be careful when reaching for items stored
over the range. Flammable material could
be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surface units or heating elements and
may cause severe burns.

■ Use only dry pot holders---moist or damp

pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot surface units or heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of pot holders.

■ For your safety, never use your appliance

for warming or heating the room.

■ Teach children not to play with the

controls or any other part of the range.

■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.

■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils

and canned food a safe distance from
your range.

■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.

■ Do not let cooking grease or other

flammable materials accumulate in
or near the range.

■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean

to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.

■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never

pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by covering the pan completely with
a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.

■Flaming grease outside a pan can be put

out by covering it with baking soda or,
if available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

■Flame in the oven can be smothered

completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven off or by using a multi­purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.

■ Do not touch the surface units, the

heating elements or the interior surface
of the oven. These surfaces may be hot
enough to burn even though they are
dark in color. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact the surface units, areas
nearby the surface units or any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.

■Potentially hot surfaces include the

cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven
vent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crevices around the oven door.

■

REMEMBER:

The inside surface of the oven

may be hot when the door is opened.

■ Do not store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly–meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F. and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

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Use proper pan size–select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also
improve efficiency.

SURFACE COOKING UNITS

■Never leave the surface units unattended

at high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch on fire.

■Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip

pans or anywhere in the oven except as
described in this manual. Misuse could
result in a shock, fire hazard or damage
to the range.

■Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct

are not covered and are in place. Their
absence during cooking could damage
range parts and wiring.

■Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers
are suitable for cooktop service; others
may break because of the sudden change
in temperature.

■To minimize the possibility of burns,

ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container
should be turned toward the center
of the range without extending over
nearby surface units.

■Always turn the surface units off before

removing cookware.

■Do not immerse or soak the removable

surface units. Do not put them in a
dishwasher. Do not self-clean the surface
units in the oven.

■Never try to move a pan of hot fat,

especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the
fat is cool.

■Never leave jars or cans of fat dripping

in or near your range.

■When preparing flaming foods under

the hood, turn the fan on.

■To avoid the possibility of a burn or

electric shock, always be certain that the
controls for all surface units are at the

OFF

position and all coils are cool before

attempting to lift or remove a unit.

■Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet

sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.

■Keep an eye on foods being fried at high

or medium high heat settings.

■Foods for frying should be as dry as

possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.

■Use little fat for effective shallow or deep

fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.

■If a combination of oils or fats will be used

in frying, stir together before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.

■Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

■Use a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.

■Do not allow water, other liquids or

grease to remain on the cooktop or the
control panel.

■Carefully watch for spillovers or

overheating of foods when frying at
high or medium high temperatures.

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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

■ Do not heat unopened food containers.

Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.

■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.

■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

■ Place the oven shelf in the desired position

while the oven is cool. If shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.

■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock

is a convenience in lifting heavy foods.
It is also a precaution against burns from
touching hot surfaces of the door or
oven walls.

■ When using cooking or roasting bags

in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s
directions.

■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch on fire.

■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in an oven can ignite.

■ Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils or food in the oven when not
in use.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line oven

bottoms, except as suggested in this
manual. Improper installation of
aluminum foil may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.

Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

WARNING!

OVEN

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.

■Do not clean the door gasket. The door

gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage or
move the gasket.

■Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the

broiler pan, grid and other cookware.

■Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting the self-cleaning operation.

■If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,

turn the oven off and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a
qualified technician.

■Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s

Manual.

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Using the surface units.

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

How to Set

Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.

At both

OFF

and HIthe control

clicks

into position. You may hear slight

clicking

sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is maintaining
your desired setting.

A surface unit ONindicator light will
glow when

any

surface unit is on.

Be sure you turn the control knob to

OFF

when you finish cooking.

Surface Cookware Tips

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb
heat, but generally cook evenly at low to
medium heat settings. Steel pans may
cook unevenly if not combined with
other metals.

For best cooking results, pans should be
flat on the bottom. Match the size of the
saucepan to the size of the surface unit.
The pan should not extend over the

edge of the surface unit more than 1″.

Not over 1 inch.

Home Canning Tips

Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.

Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom.

Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball®and
Kerr®and the Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.

To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

Wok Cooking

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.

Do not use woks that have support rings.

Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a build-up of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop.

Do not use round bottom woks. You
could be seriously burned if the wok
tipped over.

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Using the oven controls.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

BAKE Pad

Press this pad to select the bake function.

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Press this pad to select the broil function.

Display

Shows the time of day and the time set for
the timer.

If “F—and a number or letter” flash in the display
and the oven control signals, this indicates a
function error code.

If your oven was set for a timed oven operation
and a power outage occurred, the clock and all
programmed functions must be reset.

The time of day will flash in the display when
there has been a power outage.

COOKING TIME Pad

Press this pad and then press the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads to set the
amount of time you want your food to
cook. The oven will shut off when the
cooking time has run out.

START TIME Pad

Press this pad and the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads to delay the starting of

your oven up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.

CLOCK Pad

Press this pad before setting the clock.

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad

Press this pad to select the timer feature.

START Pad

Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.

DECREASE Pad

Short taps to this pad will decrease the
time or temperature by small amounts.
Press and hold the pad to decrease the
time or temperature by larger amounts.

INCREASE Pad

Short taps to this pad will increase the time
or temperature by small amounts. Press
and hold the pad to increase the time or
temperature by larger amounts.

CLEAR/OFF Pad

Press this pad to cancel

ALL

oven

operations except the clock and timer.

SELF CLEAN Pad

Press this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the

Using the self-cleaning

oven

section.

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Special features of your oven control.

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Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and
how you may activate them.

The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the
control’s memory until the steps are repeated.

When the display shows your choice, press the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure.

12 Hour Shut-Off

With this feature, should you forget and leave the
oven on, the control will automatically turn off the
oven after 12 hours during baking functions or
after 3 hours during a broil function.

If you wish to turn

OFF

this feature, follow

the steps below.

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows

SF.

Press the

START TIME

pad. The

display will show

12 shdn

(12 hour

shut-off). Press the

START TIME

pad again and the display will show

no shdn

(no shut-off).

Press the

START

pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control
set in this special features mode.

Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection

Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit
temperature selections but you may change this
to use the Celsius selections.

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows

SF.

Press the

BROIL HI/LO

and

COOKING

TIME

pads at the same time. The

display will show F(Fahrenheit).

Press the

BROIL HI/LO

and

COOKING

TIME

pads at the same time again.

The display will show C(Celsius).

Press the

START

pad.

Control Lockout

Your control will allow you to lock out the touch
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed.

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows

SF.

Press the

SELF CLEAN

pad. The

display will show

LOC OFF.

Press the

SELF CLEAN

pad again.

The display will show

LOC ON.

Press the

START

pad to activate
the control lockout feature and
leave the control set in this special
features mode.

When this feature is on and the touch
pads are pressed, the control will beep
and the display will show

LOC.

NOTE: The control lockout mode will not

affect the CLOCK and KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
touch pads.

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Special features of your oven control.

Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle

At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continual
6 second beep may be canceled.

To cancel the 6 second beep:

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows

SF.

Press the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad. The display shows

CON BEEP

(continual beep). Press the

KITCHEN

TIMER ON/OFF

pad again. The

display shows

BEEP.

(This cancels

the one beep every 6 seconds.)

Press the

START

pad.

12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out

Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock.

If you would prefer to have a 24 hour
military time clock or black-out the clock
display, follow the steps below.

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows

SF.

Press the

CLOCK

pad once. The

display will show

12 hr.

If this is

the choice you want, press the

START

pad.

Press the

CLOCK

pad again to
change to the 24 hour military time
clock. The display will show

24 hr.

If this is the choice you want, press
the

START

pad.

Press the

CLOCK

pad again to black­out the clock display. The display
will show

OFF.

If this is the choice

you want, press the

START

pad.

NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode, you
will not be able to use the Delay Start function.

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Cook and Hold

Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after
the cooking function is finished.

To activate this feature, follow the steps
below.

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows

SF.

Press the

COOKING TIME

pad. The

display will show

Hld OFF.

Press the

COOKING TIME

pad again
to activate the feature. The display
will show

Hld ON.

Press the

START

pad to activate
the cook and hold feature and
leave the control set in this special
features mode.

Changing the Speed of the Increase or Decrease Pads

As you use the INCREASE or DECREASE pads
when setting a time or temperature, you may
notice the display changes slowly. This special
feature allows you to change the speed.

To set the speed you prefer, follow the
steps below.

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows

SF.

Press the

INCREASE

pad. The display
will show you a set speed between
1 and 5.

Press the

INCREASE

pad to increase
the speed up to the number 5.

Press the

DECREASE

pad to decrease

the speed down to the number 1.

Press

START

to activate the setting
and leave the control set in this
special features mode.

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How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting–Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,

practice using regular (non-Sabbath) Immediate Start
and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath mode.

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day
and the oven is off.

Press and hold

both

the

BAKE

and

BROIL

HI/LO

pads,

at the same time

, until the

display shows

SF.

Tap the

START TIME

pad until

SAb bAtH

appears in the display.

Press the

START

pad and ⊃ will appear

in the display.

Press the

COOKING TIME

pad.

Press the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads
to set the desired length of cooking time
between 1 minute and 9 hours and 59
minutes. The cooking time that you
entered will be displayed.

Press the

START

pad.

Press the

BAKE

pad. No signal will

be given.

The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350°. Tap the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 5°
increments. The temperature can be set
between 170° and 550°F. No signal or
temperature will be given.

Press the

START

pad.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,

⊃ will appear in the display indicating

that the oven is baking/roasting.

If ⊃ does not appear in the display,

start again at step 7.

To adjust the oven temperature, press the

BAKE

pad and tap the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads to increase or decrease the temperature
in 5° increments. Press the

START

pad.

When cooking is finished, the display will

change from ⊃ to ⊃ and

0:00

will appear,

indicating that the oven has turned

OFF

but is

still set in Sabbath. Remove the cooked food.

⊃

⊃

⊃

Using the Sabbath Feature.

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.)

(On some models)

The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning,
or Delay Start cooking.

NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the
door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch
on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.

How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting

NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,

practice using regular baking (non-Sabbath) before
entering Sabbath mode.

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day
and the oven is off.

Press and hold

both

the

BAKE

and

BROIL

HI/LO

pads,

at the same time

, until the

display shows

SF.

Tap the

START TIME

pad until

SAb bAtH

appears in the display.

Press the

START

pad and ⊃ will appear

in the display.

Press the

BAKE

pad. No signal will

be given.

The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350°. Tap
the

INCREASE orDECREASE

pads to
increase or decrease the temperature in
5° increments. The temperature can be
set between 170° and 550°F. No signal or
temperature will be given.

Press the

START

pad.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,

⊃ will appear in the display

indicating that the oven is

baking/roasting. If ⊃ does not

appear in the display, start again
at step 4.

To adjust the oven temperature, press
the

BAKE

pad and tap the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads to increase or decrease the

temperature in 5° increments. Press the

START

pad.

NOTE:

The

CLEAR/OFF

and

COOKING TIME

pads

are active during the Sabbath feature.

⊃

⊃

When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows ⊃the oven is
baking/roasting.

⊃

When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows ⊃the oven is
baking/roasting.

⊃

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How to Exit the Sabbath Feature

Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad.

If the oven is cooking, wait for a
random delay period of approximately

30 seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃

is in the display.

Press and hold

both

the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads,

at the same time

,

until the display shows

SF.

Tap the

START TIME

pad until

12 shdn

or

no shdn

appears in the display.

12 shdn

indicates that the oven will

automatically turn off after 12 hours.

no shdn

indicates that the oven will

not automatically turn off.

Press the

START

pad.

NOTE:

If a power outage occurred while the
oven was in Sabbath mode, the oven will
automatically turn off and the oven control
must be reset.

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Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.

To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature.
The control will beep when the oven is preheated
and the display will show your set temperature.
This will take approximately 10–15 minutes.

Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much
as possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least
1 to 1

1

⁄2″of air space around it. Stagger

pans on the rack so one is not directly
over the other.

Using the oven.

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

Before you begin…

The shelves have stops, so that when
placed correctly on the supports, they will
stop before coming completely out, and
will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out until it stops.

To remove a shelf,

pull it toward you, tilt

the front end up and pull it out.

To replace,

place the end of the shelf
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
front and push the shelf in.

CAUTION:

When you are using the
shelf in the lowest position (A), you will need to
use caution when pulling the shelf out. We
recommend that you pull the shelf out several
inches and then, using two pot holders, pull the
shelf out by holding the sides of it. The shelf is
low and you could be burned if you place your
hand in the middle of the shelf and pull all the
way out. Be very careful not to burn your hand on
the door when using the shelf in the lowest
position (A).

The oven has 4 shelf positions.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Press the

BAKE

pad.

Press the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pad to set the oven temperature.

To change the oven temperature during the
Bake cycle, press the BAKE pad and set the
new temperature.

Press the

START

pad. When the
oven starts to heat, the changing
temperature will be in the display.
The display starts changing once
the temperature reaches 100°F.

Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad when

baking is finished.

NOTE: A cooling fan may automatically turn on
and off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and
the fan may continue to run even after the oven
is turned off.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) B or C

Angel food cake, A
bundt or pound cakes

Biscuits, muffins, brownies, B or C
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies

Casseroles B or C

Turkey A

Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan
and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil
tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.

Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat
and meat juices from draining into the
broiler pan. The juices could become
hot enough to catch on fire. If you do
not cut the slits, you are essentially
frying, not broiling.

Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of
the oven.

Never entirely cover a shelf with
aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat
circulation and result in poor baking.

A smaller sheet of foil may be used to
catch a spillover by placing it on a lower
shelf several inches below the food.

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

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How to Set the Oven for Broiling

Place the meat or fish on the broiler
grid in the broiler pan.

Follow suggested shelf positions in
the

Broiling Guide.

If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare
steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler
and positioning the oven shelf one position
higher.

Use

LO Broil

to cook foods such as
poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly
without over-browning them.

Press the

BROIL HI/LO

pad once for

HI Broil.

To change to

LO Broil,

press the

BROIL HI/LO

pad again.

Press the

START

pad.

When broiling is finished, press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad.

Leave the door open to the broil
stop position. The door stays open
by itself, yet the proper temperature
is maintained in the oven.

Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side

Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments

Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7 Space evenly.

1

/2 to

3

/4″ thick

4 lbs. (12 patties) C 13 10

Beef Steaks

Rare†

3

/4 to 1″ thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 3/4″

Medium 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. C 8 6 thick are difficult
Well Done C 12 11 to cook rare.

Slash fat.

Rare† 1

1

/2″ thick C 10 7–8

Medium 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. C 15 14–16
Well Done C 25 20–25

Chicken 1 whole cut up A 35 10–15 Brush each side

2 to 2 1⁄2 lbs., with melted butter.
split lengthwise Broil skin-side-down
Breast first.

Bakery Product

Bread (toast) 2 to 4 slices C 3 1 Space evenly. Place
English Muffin 2 (split) C 3-4 English muffins cut-

side-up and brush
with butter if desired.

Lobster Tails 2–4 B 13–16 Do not Cut through back of

turn shell. Spread open.
over. Brush with melted

butter before broiling
and after half of
broiling time.

Fish Fillets 1 lb. (1/4 to

1

/2″ thick) C 5 5 Handle and turn very

carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.

Salmon

Steaks 2 (1″thick) C 10 5 Turn carefully. Do not
Fillets 2 (1/2 to

3

/4″ thick) C 10 turn skin side down.

Ham Slices

1

/2″ thick B 6 6

(precooked) 1″ thick B 8 8
Pork Chops 2 (

1

/2″ thick) C 10 10 Slash fat.

Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. B 13 13

Lamb Chops

Medium 2 (1″thick) about 10 C 10 9 Slash fat.
Well Done to 12 oz. C 12 10

Medium 2 (1

1

/2″ thick) about 1 lb. C 14 12

Well Done B 17 12–14

Broiling Guide

The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature
and your preference
of doneness will affect
broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at
refrigerator temperature.

† The U.S. Department of

Agriculture says “Rare beef is
popular, but you should know that
cooking it to only 140°F. means
some food poisoning organisms
may survive.” (Source: Safe Food
Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA
Rev. June 1985.)

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Using the clock and timer.

To Set the Clock

The clock must be set to the correct time
of day for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of
day cannot be changed during a timed
baking or self-cleaning cycle.

Press the

CLOCK

pad.

Press the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads.

Press the

START

pad until the time

of day shows in the display.

Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.

To Set the Timer

Press the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad.

Press the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads until the amount of time you
want shows in the display.

If you make a mistake, press the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad and

begin again.

Press the

START

pad.

When the timer reaches

:00

, the
control will beep 3 times followed
by one beep every 6 seconds until
the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad is

pressed.

The 6 second tone can be canceled by following
the steps in the Special features of your oven
control section under Tones at the End of a
Timed Cycle.

The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven

operations. The maximum setting
on the timer is 9 hours and 59
minutes.

To Reset the Timer

If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by pressing
the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad, then

press the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads
until the time you want appears in the
display.

If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
pressing the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad

and then pressing the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads to enter the new time

you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Press the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad

twice.

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NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for

more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that
the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking
time, the oven will turn off automatically.

Press the

BAKE

pad.

Using the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads, enter the desired temperature.

Press the

COOKING TIME

pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.

Using the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads, enter the desired baking time.
The oven temperature and the
cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.

Press the

START

pad.

The display shows the oven temperature
that you set and the cooking time
countdown. The display starts changing
once the temperature reaches 100°F.

The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically.

Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad to clear the

display.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

You can set the oven control to delay-start the
oven, cook for a specific length of time and then
turn off automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Press the

BAKE

pad.

Using the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads, enter the desired temperature.

Press the

COOKING TIME

pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.

Using the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads, enter the desired baking time.

Press the

START TIME

pad.

Using the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads, enter the time of day you want
the oven to turn on and start
cooking.

Press the

START

pad.

NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
using timed baking and do not press the START
pad after entering the baking temperature.

If you would like to check the times you
have set, press the

START TIME

pad to
check the start time you have set or press
the

COOKING TIME

pad to check the

length of cooking time you have set.

When the oven turns on at the time
of day you have set, the display will
show the changing temperature
(starting at 100°F.) and the cooking
time countdown.

At the end of timed baking, the oven
will turn off. The end of cycle tone
will sound.

Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad to clear the

display.

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Adjust the oven thermostat–Do it yourself!

You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few
weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust
the thermostat yourself.

Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be
retained in memory after a power failure.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows

SF.

Press the

BAKE

pad. A two digit

number shows in the display.

The oven temperature can
be adjusted up to (+) 35°F hotter,
or (–) 35°F cooler.

Press the

INCREASE

pad to
increase the temperature
in 1 degree increments.

Press the

DECREASE

pad to
decrease the temperature
in 1 degree increments.

When you have made the
adjustment, press the

START

pad to go back to the time of
day display. Use your oven as
you would normally.

The type of margarine will affect baking performance!

Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.

Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the fat
content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.

Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads, on the
other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor
of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least
70% vegetable oil.

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The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

Before a Clean Cycle

We recommend venting your kitchen
with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood during the
first self-clean cycle.

Remove the shelves, broiler pan,
broiler grid, all cookware and any
aluminum foil from the oven.

The oven shelves can be self-cleaned,
but they will darken, lose their luster
and become hard to slide.

Soil on the front frame of the range and
outside the gasket on the door will need
to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas
with hot water, soap-filled steel-wool pads
or cleansers such as Soft Scrub.®.Rinse
well with clean water and dry.

Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass
material of the oven door gasket cannot
withstand abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact. If you notice it
becoming worn or frayed, replace it.

Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the
oven bottom.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is
in place and the oven light is off.

IMPORTANT:

The health of some birds
is extremely sensitive to the fumes given
off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well
ventilated room.

Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom (appearance may vary).

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

Press the

SELF CLEAN

pad.

Using the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads, enter the desired clean time, if
a time other than 4 hours is needed.

Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours. You
can change the clean time to any time
between 3 hours and 5 hours, depending
on how dirty your oven is.

Press the

START

pad.

The door locks automatically. The display
will show the clean time remaining. It will
not be possible to open the oven door
until the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the

LOCKED DOOR

light goes off.

When the

LOCKED DOOR

light is off, open

the door.

The oven shuts off automatically when
the clean cycle is complete.

■ The words

LOCK DOOR

will flash and
the oven control will signal if you set
the clean cycle and forget to close the
oven door.

■ To stop a clean cycle, touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. When the

LOCKED

DOOR

light goes off, indicating the
oven has cooled below the locking
temperature, open the door.

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Using the self-cleaning oven.

The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

How to Delay the Start of Cleaning

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Press the

SELF CLEAN

pad.

Using the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads, enter the desired clean time.

Press the

START TIME

pad. The
earliest start time you can set will
appear in the display.

Using the

INCREASE

or

DECREASE

pads, enter the time of day you want
the clean cycle to start.

Press the

START

pad.

The door locks automatically. The
display will show the start time. It will
not be possible to open the oven door
until the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the

LOCKED DOOR

light goes off.

When the

LOCKED DOOR

light is off, open

the door.

After a Clean Cycle

You may notice some white ash in the
oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after
the oven cools.

If white spots remain, remove them with a soap­filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a
vinegar and water mixture.

These deposits are usually a salt residue
that cannot be removed by the clean
cycle.

If the oven is not clean after one clean
cycle, repeat the cycle.

■ You cannot set the oven for cooking

until the oven is cool enough for the
door to unlock.

■ While the oven is self-cleaning, you

can press the

CLOCK

pad to display
the time of day. To return to the
clean countdown, press the

COOKING

TIME

pad.

■ If the shelves become hard to slide,

apply a small amount of vegetable oil
or cooking oil to a paper towel and
wipe the edges of the oven shelves
with the paper towel.

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Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid­resistant. However, any acidic foods
spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted to
remain on the finish.

If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a
dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.
When the surface has cooled, wash with soap
and water. Rinse well.

For other spills such as fat spatterings,
wash with soap and water or cleansing
powders after the surface has cooled.
Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.

How to Remove Packaging Tape

To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent,
mineral oil or cooking oil.

Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the surface.

NOTE: The plastic tape (on some models) must
be removed from all chrome trim. It cannot be
removed if it is baked on.

Oven Heating Elements

Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the
elements are heated.

To clean the oven floor, gently lift
the bake element. Clean with warm
soapy water.

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Control Knobs

To Remove:

Be sure the knob is in the

OFF

position.

Pull straight off the stem. Using a
piece of string can make removing
the knob easier. Slip the string
under and around the knob,
pull straight out.

Wash the knob thoroughly with warm soapy
water. Dry completely with a soft cloth. DO NOT
let the knob soak.

To Replace:

Check the back of the knob.

The molded rib of the knob is
designed to fit perfectly onto the
knob stem.

Align the molded rib to the clear
groove in the knob stem. Push the
knob back as far as it will go.

Control Panel

It is a good idea to wipe the control
panel after each use. Clean with mild
soap and water or vinegar and water,
rinse with clean water and polish dry
with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong
liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or
oven cleansers on the control panel---they
will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution
of vinegar and hot water works well.

Molded rib

Spring clip

Clear groove in
stem

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Oven Shelves

Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive
cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves with clean water and
dry with a clean cloth.

NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the
self-cleaning oven. However, the shelves will
darken in color, lose their luster and become hard
to slide if cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle.

To make the shelves slide more easily,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil
or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe
the edges of the oven shelves with the
paper towel.

(appearance may vary)
The gasket is designed with a gap

at the bottom to allow for proper
air circulation.

Do not rub or clean the door
gasket–it has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion.

If you notice the gasket becoming
worn, frayed or damaged in any way,
or if it has become displaced on the
door, you should have it replaced.

Lift-Off Oven Door

The oven door is removable for easier
access to the light bulb.

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door,

open it to the broil
stop position. Grasp firmly on each side
and lift the door straight up and off
the hinges.

Do not place hands between the hinge and the
oven door frame.

To replace the door,

make sure the hinges
are in the broil stop position. Position the
slots in the bottom of the door squarely
over the hinges and slowly lower it over
both hinges.

To clean the inside of the door:

■ Because the area inside the gasket is

cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you
do not need to clean this by hand.

■ The area outside the gasket and the

front frame can be cleaned with a
soap-filled steel wool or plastic pad,
hot water and detergent. Rinse well
with a vinegar and water solution.

To clean the outside of the door:

■ Use soap and water to thoroughly

clean the top, sides and front of the
oven door. Rinse well. You may also use
a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the
outside of the door. Do not let water
drip into the vent openings.

■ Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,

tomato sauces and basting materials
containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up
immediately. When surface is cool,
clean and rinse.

■ Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning

powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.

Lift the door straight up and off
the hinges.

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Broiler Pan and Grid

Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self­cleaning oven.

After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven. Remove the grid from the
pan. Carefully pour out the grease from
the pan into a proper container.

Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid
in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.

If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid
with detergent while hot and cover with
wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking
the pan will remove burned-on foods.

Both the broiler pan and grid may be
cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.

Both the broiler pan and grid can also
be cleaned in a dishwasher.

Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid
anywhere in the range.

After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from the oven.

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Oven Light Bulb

(on some models)

NOTE: The glass cover (on some
models) should be removed only when
cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer a
better grip.

Before replacing the bulb, disconnect
electrical power to the range at the main
fuse or circuit breaker panel. Let the
bulb cool completely before removing it.
For your safety, do not touch a hot bulb
with a damp cloth. If you do, the bulb
will break.

To remove:

Turn the glass cover counterclockwise
1/4 turn until the tabs of the glass cover
clear the grooves of the socket. Remove
the bulb.

To replace:

Put in a new 40-watt appliance bulb.
Place the tabs of the glass cover into the
groove of the socket. Turn the glass cover
clockwise 1/4 turn.

NOTE:

■

A 40-watt appliance bulb is smaller than a
standard 40-watt household bulb.

■

Reconnect electrical power to the range.

■

For improved lighting inside the oven, clean
the glass cover frequently using a wet cloth.
This should be done when the oven is
completely cool.

Bulb

Socket

Tab

Maximum
length

31⁄2”

Glass cover

Oven Light Bulb

(on some models)

NOTE: The glass cover should be
removed only when cold. Wearing latex
gloves may offer a better grip.

Before replacing the bulb, disconnect
electrical power to the range at the main
fuse or circuit breaker panel. Let the
bulb cool completely before removing it.
For your safety, do not touch a hot bulb
with a damp cloth. If you do, the bulb
will break.

To remove:

Turn to remove the cover, then remove
the bulb.

To replace:

Put in a new 40-watt appliance bulb.

NOTE:

■

A 40-watt appliance bulb is smaller than a
standard 40-watt household bulb.

■

Install and tighten the cover.

■

Reconnect electrical power to the range.

■

For improved lighting inside the oven, clean
the glass cover frequently using a wet cloth.
This should be done when the oven is
completely cool.

Bulb

Socket

Maximum
length

31⁄2”

Glass cover

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Care and cleaning of the range.

Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.

Drip Pans

Remove the surface units. Then lift out
the drip pans.

For best results, clean the drip pans by
hand. Place them in a covered container
(or a plastic bag) with 1⁄4 cup ammonia to
loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap­filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse
with clean water and polish with a clean
soft cloth.

The drip pans may also be cleaned in
a dishwasher.

Clean the area under the drip pans
often. Built-up soil, especially grease,
may catch fire.

Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so
close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or
damage to the range.

Surface Units

To clean the surface units, turn the
control to the highest setting for a
minute. The coils will burn off any soil.

To remove a surface unit:

To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the
surface units must be removed first.

Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above
the drip pan and pull it out.

Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch. If
you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan when
you plug it back in.

Repeated lifting of the surface unit
more than 1 inch above the drip pan can
permanently damage the receptacle.

To replace a surface unit:

Replace the drip pan into the recess in
the cooktop. Make sure the opening in
the pan lines up with the receptacle.

Insert the terminals of the surface unit
through the opening in the drip pan and
into the receptacle.

Guide the surface unit into place so it
rests evenly.

Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of
any kind.

Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.

Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.

Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way
repair the plug-in receptacle.

Surface unit

Drip pan

Receptacle

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Oven Vent

The oven is vented through an opening
under the right rear surface unit.

This area could become hot during oven use.

It is normal for steam to come out
of the vent, and moisture may collect
underneath when the oven is in use.

The vent is important for proper air
circulation.

Never block this vent.

Never cover the opening with aluminum foil
or any other material.

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Lift-Up Cooktop

Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up
soil, especially grease, may catch fire.

To make cleaning easier, the entire
cooktop may be lifted up and supported
in the up position.

Be sure all the surface units are turned
off before raising the cooktop. The
surface units and drip pans do not need
to be removed; however, you may remove
one to make raising the cooktop easier.
A support rod will hold the cooktop up
while you clean underneath it.

After cleaning under the cooktop with
hot, soapy water and a clean cloth, lower
the cooktop. Be careful not to pinch
your fingers.

Be sure all surface units are turned
off before raising the cooktop.

Support rod

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Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Surface units not

The surface units are • With the controls off, check to make sure the surface

functioning properly

not plugged in solidly. unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.

The surface unit • Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
controls improperly set. unit you are using.

The drip pans are • With the controls off, check to make sure the drip
not set securely in pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the
the cooktop. opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

Cooktop feels hot

Large pans hold heat • Choose a pan that matches the size of the surface
close to the cooktop. unit you are using.

The oven vent • Pans on the right rear surface unit block air flow
is blocked. from the oven vent and cause the cooktop to get hot.

Food does not bake

Oven controls • See the

Using the oven

section.

or roast properly

improperly set.

Shelf position is incorrect • See the

Using the oven

section.

or the shelf is not level.

Incorrect cookware • See the

Using the oven

section.

or cookware of improper
size being used.

Oven thermostat needs • See the

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

adjustment. section.

Food does not

Door not open to the • See the

Using the oven

section.

broil properly

broil stop position
as recommended.

Oven controls • Make sure you press the

BROIL HI/LO

pad.

improperly set.

Improper shelf position • See the

Broiling Guide.

being used.

Cookware not suited • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
for broiling. oven.

Aluminum foil used on the • See the

Using the oven

section.

the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.

In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.

• Broil for the longest period of time recommended

in the

Broiling Guide.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Control signals after

You forgot to enter • Press the

BAKE

pad and desired temperature or the

entering cooking time

a bake temperature

SELF CLEAN

pad and desired clean time.

or delay start

or cleaning time.

Clock and timer

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

do not work

be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

Oven controls • See the

Using the clock and timer

section.

improperly set.

Oven light does

Light bulb is loose • Tighten or replace the bulb.

not work

or defective.

Switch operating light • Call for service.
is broken.

Oven temperature

Oven thermostat • See the

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

too hot or too cold

needs adjustment. section.

Oven will not work

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

Oven controls • See the

Using the oven

section.

improperly set.

Oven will not

Oven controls • See the

Using the self-cleaning oven

section.

self-clean

improperly set.

“Crackling” or

This is the sound of the • This is normal.

“popping” sound

metal heating and cooling
during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking

Excessive soil. • Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Open the windows to

rid the room of smoke. Wait until the

LOCKED DOOR

light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
clean cycle.

Oven door will

Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.

not open after a
clean cycle

Oven not clean

The oven temperature is • All the range to cool to room temperature and

after a clean cycle

too high to set a self-clean reset the controls.
operation.

Oven controls not • See the

Using the self-cleaning oven

section.

properly set.

Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean

cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
again or for a longer period of time.

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Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

“LOCK DOOR” flashes

The self-clean cycle has • Close the oven door.

in the display

been selected but the
door is not closed.

LOCKED DOOR light

The oven door is locked • Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Allow the oven to cool.

is on when you want

because the temperature

to cook

inside the oven has not
dropped below the
locking temperature.

“F— and a number

You have a function • Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Put the oven back into

or letter” flash in

error code. operation.

the display

If the function code • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30
repeats. seconds and then reconnect power. If the function

error code repeats, call for service.

Display goes blank

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

The clock is in the • See the

Special features of your oven control

section.

black-out mode.

Display flashes

Power failure. • Reset the clock.

Unable to get the

Oven control pads were • The

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads must be pressed

display to show “SF”

not pressed properly. at the same time and held for 3 seconds.

Power outage,

Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset

clock flashes

it by pressing the

CLEAR/OFF

pad, setting the clock

and resetting any cooking function.

“Burning” or “oily”

This is normal in a • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a

odor emitting from

new oven and will minimum of 3 hours. See the

Using the self-cleaning

the vent

disappear in time.

oven

section.

Strong odor

An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.
around the inside of the
oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used.

Oven door

The door is out of position. • Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes

is crooked

gets out of position during installation. To straighten
the door, push down on the high corner.

General Electric Company

Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150
Louisville, KY 40232-2150

GE Service Protection Plus

™

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Service Protection Plus

™

---comprehensive protection on all your appliances---

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Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker
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Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800.626.2224
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Important

Mail
Today!

General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky
GEAppliances.com

First

Name

Mr. ■■ Ms. ■■ Mrs. ■■ Miss ■■

Street

Address

City

State

Date Placed

In Use

Month

Day

Year

Zip

Code

Apt. #

Last

Name

Phone

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.
We are proud to have you as a customer!

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

Important: If you did not get a registration card with your

product, detach and return the form below
to ensure that your product is registered, or
register online at GEAppliances.com.

1

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Model Number Serial Number

✁

Cut here

Complete and mail
your Consumer
Product Ownership
Registration today.

Have the peace of
mind of knowing we
can contact you in
the unlikely event of
a safety modification.

After mailing the
registration below,
store this document
in a safe place. It
contains information
you will need should
you require service.
Our service number is

800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737).

Read your Owner’s
Manual carefully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.

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GE Electric Range Warranty.

For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:

One Year Any part

of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

From the date of the

During this

full one-year warranty,

GE will also provide,

free of charge,

all labor

original purchase

and in-home service to replace the defective part.

■Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how

to use the product.

■Improper installation.

■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused,

or used for other than the intended purpose
or used commercially.

■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

■Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

■Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

What GE Will Not Cover:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care

®

technician. To schedule service,

on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call

800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

Printed in the United States

Consumer Support.

GE Appliances Website

GEAppliances.com

Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts™”
your questions, and so much more...

Schedule Service

GEAppliances.com

Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.

Real Life Design Studio

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GE supports the Universal Design concept---products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call

800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

Extended Warranties

GEAppliances.com

Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.

Parts and Accessories

GEAppliances.com

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their
homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or
by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.

Contact Us

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If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations

GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Register Your Appliance

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Register your new appliance on-line–at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.