Before using your range,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new range
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on
underneath the
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
with your range. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your range.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
If you received
a damaged range...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
cooktop.
builder) that sold you the range.
Save time and money.
Before you request
service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
of
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AMPORTANT
Q
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor
SAFETY NOTICE
of
California to publish a list of substances known to
the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposure to such substances,
c
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,
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
mecautions
~he
following:
●
Use this appliance only for its intended use as
should be followed,
includimz
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
appliance is specifically designed to heat or cook
food,
and
—.
industrial use.
●
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
is not intended for laboratory or
grounded by a qualified technician in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
●
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
your range
recommended in this book.
unless
it is specifically
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.
●
Be
sure the range is securely installed in a
counter that is firmly attached to the
house
structure. Weight on the oven door could
cause the oven to tip and result in injury. Never
allow anyone to climb, sit, stand or hang on the
oven door.
●
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.
●
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.
s
Teach children not to play with controls or any
other part of the range.
*
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments
while using the appliance. Flammable material
could
be ignited if brought in contact with hot
heating elements and may cause severe burns.
●
Do not store flammable materials in the oven
or
near the cooktop.
●
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.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth. Such
cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit.
●
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 away from
your range.
●
Always keep combustible
wall
coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.
●
For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
●
DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
●
Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
●
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
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Q
Do
not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the door or cooktop. They
could damage
the range and even tip it over, causing severe
personal injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
●
8’,
f?!k’
covering pan completely with well fitting lid,
cookie sheet or flat tray, or if available, use a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Do not use water on grease fires.
t-
Never pick up a flaming pan.
burner, then smother flaming pan by
Turn off
●
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could
burst, causing an injury.
●
Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
●
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
buiId
up and the container could
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out* Place
by covering with baking soda, or if available,
use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and pressing the
CLEAR/OFF
foam-type fire extinguisher,
●
Do
not touch heating elements or interior
surface of oven.
to burn even though they
and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact surface units, areas
nearby 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,
the edges of the door window and metal trim parts
above the door.
Remember:
hot when the door is opened.
●
When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be
safe to eat.
pad or by using a dry chemical or
These surfaces maybe hot enough
are
dark in color. During
The inside surface of the oven maybe
.
170°F.
This assures that, in
the oven is cool.
when hot, do not let the pot holder contact the
heating units in the oven.
●
pulling
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burns from touching the hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
●
When using cooking or roasting bags in oven,
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
*
Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
●
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the oven when not in use.
●
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or
near your range.
Self-Cleaning Oven
* Do
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move the gasket.
●
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.
the oven shelf in the desired position while
If the shelves must be handled
out
the shelf to the shelf stop is a
not
clean
the door gasket.
The door gasket is
●
After broiling, always take the broiler pan outof
the range and clean it.
broiler pan can catch on fire next time you use the
pan.
Leftover grease in the
Oven
●
Stand away from the range when opening the
oven door.
cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
●
Never leave the oven door open
watching the range.
Hot air or steam which escapes can
when you are not
4
*
Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care
Guide.
●
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms,
except as suggested in this manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire,
●
Be
sure to wipe up excess spillage
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●
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler
pan and other cookware.
●
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn off
and disconnect
by a qualified technician.
before starting the self-cleaning
-.”
operation.
th~
power supply.
Have serviced
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Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
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FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE
Models JDP36GP
JDP37GP
JDP39WR
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Feature Index
Explained
on page
1 Removable Oven Door with Broil Stop position
Easily removed for oven cleaning.
2 Bake Unit Maybe lifted gently for wiping oven floor.
3 Oven Interior Light
4 Broil Unit
5 “ON” Indicator Light for Surface Units
6 Model and Serial Numbers
7 Plug-In Surface Units
8 Chrome-Plated Drip Pans
9 Lift-Up Cooktop
Support rods hold it up to simplify cleaning underneath.
10 Oven Vent Duct Located under the right rear surface unit.
13 Oven Light Switch Lets you turn interior oven light on and off.
14 Surface Unit Controls
15 Oven Shelves with stop locks
16 Oven Shelf Supports (curved extensions) Shelf positions for cooking
are suggested on the Baking, Roasting and Broiling pages.
17 Broiler Pan and Rack
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15,25
12,25
19,25
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Infinite Heat Controls
SURFACE COOKING
At both OFF and HI settings, there is a slight niche.
When turning the control knob to either of these
positions, you will feel the control “click” into
the niche.
When cooking in a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight
“clicking” sounds—an indication that the heat settings
you selected are being maintained.
Switching heats to higher settings always results in a
quicker change than switching to lower settings.
How to Set the Controls
1.
Grasp control knob and
push in.
2. Turn either clockwise or
counterclockwise to desired
heat setting.
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MEDIUM
HIGH
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Control must be pushed in t
set only from OFF position.
When control is in any
position other than OFF,
it may be rotated
without pushing in.
Be sure you turn control to
OFF when
An indicat& light will glow ~hen
ANY heat on any surface unit is on.
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Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings
HI—Bring water to boil.
MEDIUM HIGH—Fast fry, pan broil; maintain fast
boil on large amount of food.
MED—Saute and brown; maintain slow boil on large
amount of food.
MEDIUM LOW—Cook after starting at HI; cook
with little water in covered pan.
LO—Steam rice, cereal; maintain serving
temperature of most foods.
Cookware
● 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 trim ring more than one inch.
NOTE:
1. At HI or MEDIUM HIGH, never leave food
unattended.
spillovers
2. At LO or MEDIUM LOW, melt chocolate, butter
on small unit.
Boilovers
may catch fire.
cause smoking; greasy
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Deep
● Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food.
Fat Frying
Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures.
Keep range and hood clean from grease.
Wok Cooking
● We recommend that you
use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at
Yourloca,,tore
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HOME CANNING TIPS
Canning should be done on surface units only.
In surface cooking, the use of pots extending more
than one inch beyond the edge of the surface unit’s
drip pan is not recommended. However, when
canning with a water-bath or pressure canner,
large-diameter pots may be used. This is because
boiling water temperatures (even under pressure)
are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding the
surface units.
● Do not use woks that have
support rings. Use of these
Withoutthering;np,ace
types of woks, with or
can be dangerous.
the ring over the surface
unit will cause a build-up of
heat that will damage the porcelain
cooktop. Do not try to use such woks
without the ring. You could be seriously
burned if the wok tipped over.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE-DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE-DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER
THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce
and all types of frying-cook at temperatures much
higher than boiling water. Such temperatures could
eventually harm cooktop surfaces surrounding
surface units.
Placi~g
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mixtures—
Observe the Following Points in Canning
1. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the
surface unit. If your range or its location does not
allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit,
use smaller-diameter pots for good canning results.
2. Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not use
canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because they don’t make
enough contact with the surface unit and take too
long to boil water.
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3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures
are available from the manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for canning, such as
Ball and Kerr; and the United States Department of
Agriculture Extension Service.
4. Remember that canning is a process that generates
large amounts of steam. To avoid burns from steam
or heat, be careful when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning may
take longer than expected, even though directions
have been carefully followed. The process time will
be shortened by:
(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest heating of
large quantities of water.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
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1. INCREASE. Short taps to this pad increase the
time or temperature by small amounts. Press and
hold the pad to increase the time or temperature
by larger amounts.
2. DECREASE. Short taps to this pad decrease the
time or temperature by small amounts. Press and
hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature
by larger amounts.
3. BROIL. Press this pad to select the broil function.
4. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function.
5. CLEAN. Press this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning
Oven section.
6. COOK TIME. Press this pad for the Timed
Baking operations.
7. STOP TIME. Use this pad along with the COOK
TIME or CLEAN pad to set the oven to start
automatically at a time you select.
8. CLOCK. To set the clock, first press the CLOCK
pad. Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE
pad to change the time of day. Press the CLOCK
pad to start.
9.
TIMER. Press this pad to select the timer
function. The timer does not control oven
operations. The timer can time up to 9 hours
and 55 minutes.
To set the timer, first press the TIMER pad.
Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad
to change the time.
To cancel the timer, press and hold the
TIMER pad.
10.
CLEAIUOFF.
operations except the clock and timer.
11. PROGRAM STATUS.
display to indicate what is in the time display.
Programmed information can be displayed at any
time by touching the pad of the operation you
want to see. For example, you can display the
current time of day while the timer is counting
down by pressing the CLOCK pad.
12.
TIME DISPLAY.
set for the timer or the automatic oven operation.
13,
OVEN TEMPERATURE AND BROIL
DISPLAY. Shows the oven temperature or the
broil setting selected.
14.
FUNCTION INDICATORS.
whether oven is in bake, broil or
If “F-” and a number flash on display,
and the oven control signals, this indicates
function error code.
Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven
back into operation. If the function error code
repeats, disconnect the power to the range and
call for service.
Press this pad to cancel all oven
Words light up in the
Shows the time of day, the times
Lights up
Press the CLEAIVOFF pad.
to show
~elf-cl~an
mode.
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Clock
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
Bake or
CLEA-N
cycle.
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TimerTo Set the Timer
The timer does not control oven
operations. The maximum setting
on the timer is 9 hours and 59
minutes.
TIMER
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2. Press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad to set the
amount of time on the timer.
1. Press the TIMER pad.
1. Press the CLOCK pad.
CLOCK
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2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE
A
padtosetthetimeof day.
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3. Press the CLOCK pad to start.
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The timer will start automatically
within a few seconds of releasing
the pad. The timer, as you are
setting it, will display seconds until
1 minute is reached. Then it will
display minutes and seconds until
10 minutes is reached.
After 10 minutes, it will display
hours (“HR” now appears in
display) and minutes until the
maximum time of 9 hours and 59
minutes is reached.
To Reset Timer
If “TIMER” is showing, press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad until the desired time is reached.
If “TIMER” is not showing, press the TIMER pad
first, then follow the instructions above to set
the timer.
End of Cycle Tones
The end of cycle tone is 3short beeps followed by
I beep that repeats every 6 seconds until you press
any operation. If you would like to eliminate the
repeating beeps, press and hold the CLEAR/OFF pad
for 10 seconds.
Power Outage?
After a power outage, when power is restored the
display will
correct—for example, after a 5-minute power
interruption the clock will be 5 minutes slow. Display
flashes until clock is reset. All other functions that
were in operation when the power went out will have
to be programmed again.
flash
and time shown will no longer be
To Cancel Timer
Press the TIMER pad while the word “TIMER”
is displayed.
To return the end of cycle tone to the repeating beeps,
press and hold the CLEAR/OFF pad for 10 seconds.
Display Messages
If “door” appears on the display, the oven door is
opened and needs to be closed. If “LOCK” appears on
the display, the oven door is in the locked position.
BAKE, BROIL and COOK TIME cannot be set if the
door is in the locked position.
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Before Using Your Oven
,,
USING YOUR OVEN
1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand
how to set them properly. Read over the directions
for the Oven Controls so you understand how to
use them.
2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take a
practice run at removing and replacing them
properly, to give sure, sturdy support.
3.
Read
over the information and tips that follow.
4. Keep this book handy so you can refer to it,
especially during the first weeks of using your
new range.
Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that
when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they
will stop before coming completely out of the oven,
and will not tilt when removing food from or
placing food on them.
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out
to the “stop” position. Place the cookware on the
shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will
eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
NOTE:
● A fan may automatically turn on to cool internal
parts. This is normal, and the fan may continue to
run even after the oven is turned off.
● You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell the first
few times you turn your oven on. This is normal in a
new oven and will dissipate in a short time. To speed
the process, set a self-clean cycle (see the Operating
the Self-Cleaning Oven section.) lasting a minimum
of 3 hours.
To remove the shelves
from the oven, pull
them toward you, tilt
the front end upward
and pull them out.
To replace,
shelf on the shelf
,ocks,cu,edextension~w
support with the
under shelf) facing up
toward the rear of the oven. Tilt up the front and push
the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past
“stop” on the oven wall. Then lower the front of the
shelf and push it all the way back.
place the
stop-
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Shelf Positions
The oven has 4 shelf supports identified in this
illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the
Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.
Oven Light
Use the switch on the control panel to turn the light on and off when the
door is closed.
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Do
It
YozwseZ$—Adjust
the Oven Thermostat
If you don’t think the oven is heating at the right
temperature when you are baking or roasting, you
can reset the thermostat yourself.
When cooking food for the first time in your oven,
use time given on recipes as a guide. Oven
thermostats, over a period of years, may “drift” from
the factory setting and the differences in timing
between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 minutes are
not unusual. Your oven has been set correctly at the
factory and is more likely to be accurate than the oven
which it replaced.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in the grocery
store, to re-adjust the temperature setting
oven. These thermometers can vary by 20-40 degrees.
To decide how much to change the temperature,
set the oven temperature
the temperature in your recipe, then bake. The results
of this “test” should give you an idea of how much the
temperature should be changed.
25°F.
higher or lower than
of your new
To Adjust the Temperature:
1. Press the BAKE pad.
BAKE
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2. Select an oven temperature between
and
550°F.
3. Immediately, before “ON” appears, press and hold
the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds. The time
display will change to the oven adjustment display.
4. The oven temperature can be adjusted up to (+)
35”F. hotter or (–) 35”F. cooler. Use the
INCREASE or DECREASE pad to select the
desired change in the red display.
5. When you have made the adjustment,
CLEAR
OFF
z
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the Broil or
Clean temperatures. It will be retained in memory
after a power failure.
press the CLEAIUOFF pad to go back to
the time of day display. Use your oven as
you would normally.
500°F.
BAKING
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control
system. We recommend that you operate the range for a number of weeks
using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your
new oven’s performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the
Do
Zt
Your~e/f-Adjust the Oven Thermostat section.
How to Set Your Range for Baking
To avoid possible burns,
correct
BAKE
po~ition
before you turn the oven on.
Press the BAKE pad.
1.
place
the shelves in the
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Press the INCREASE or DECREASE
A 2
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When the oven starts to heat, the word “ON” and the
changing temperature starting at 100”F., will be
displayed. When the oven reaches the temperature
you set, a tone will sound.
pad. The display will show the last bake
temperature that was used.
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CLEAR
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NOTE: A fan may automatically turn on to cool
internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
To change the oven temperature during the
BAKE cycle, press the BAKE pad and then
INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the
new temperature.
3. Press the
OFF
CLEAFVOFF
is finished and then remove the food
from the oven.
pad when baking
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TIMED BAKING
How to Time Bake
The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or offTo set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad. Press
automatically at specific times that you set.
NOTE: Before beginning make sure the oven clock
shows the correct time of day.
How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
INCREASE or DECREASE pad until correct time of
day is displayed. Press the CLOCK pad to start.
NOTE: You may use the timer separately while
cooking with the Timed Bake feature.
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of Cook Time,
the oven will turn off automatically.
COOK
TIME
1. Press the COOK TIME pad.
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2. Press the INCREASE pad until the
A
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desired length of baking time appears in
the display.
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3. Press the BAKE pad.
BAKE
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4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until
desired temperature is displayed. An attention
tone will occur if step 3 is not done.
When the oven starts to heat, the word “ON” and
the changing temperature, starting at 100”F., will be
displayed. When the oven reaches the temperature
you set, a tone will sound. The oven will continue
to cook for the programmed amount of time, then
shut off automatically.
5. Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even
though the oven shuts off automatically, foods
continue cooking after the controls are off.
NOTE: Foods that are highly perishable such as milk,
eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be
allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after
cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of
harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off
because heat form the bulb will speed harmful
bacteria growth.
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How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop
Quick Reminder:
1. Press the COOK TIME pad.
2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to
~
the cooking time.
3. Press the STOP TIME pad.
4. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad until
the desired Stop Time appears in the display.
5. Press the BAKE pad.
6. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to
select the oven temperature.
To avoid possible burns,
correct position before you turn the oven on.
You can set the oven control to turn the oven on
automatically, cook for a specific length of time and
then turn off automatically.
For example: Let’s say it’s
shortly after
time at
COOK
TIME
7:00.
The recipe suggests 3 hours baking
325”F.
Here’s how:
1. Press the COOK TIME pad.
place the shelves in the
2:00
and dinner time is
et,
w’
D
2. For 3 hours of cooking time, press INCREASE pad
until “3:00” appears in the display.
3. Press the STOP TIME pad.
STOP
TIME
c1
“5:00”
appears in the display and “STOP TIME”
flashes. The control automatically sets the Stop
Time by adding the Cook Time to the time of day.
In this example, the time of day is
Cook Time is 3 hours. Adding 3 hours to the time
of day equals
5:00.
2:00
and the
4. Change Stop Time from
the INCREASE pad until
display.
(—)
BAKE
5.pressthe
BAKE
5:00
“7:00”
pad
to
7:00
by pressing
appears in the
u
6. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until
“325°” is displayed.
At
4:00, the oven will turn on automatically.
When the oven starts to heat, the word “ON”
and the changing temperature, starting at 100”F.,
will be displayed. The oven will continue to cook
for the programmed 3 hours and shut off
automatically at
7. Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even
though the oven shuts off automatically, foods
continue cooking after the controls are off.
NOTE:
● The low temperature zone of this range (between
150°F.
and
foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than 2
hours at these low temperatures may spoil.
● Foods that spoil easily such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat
from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
200”F.)
7:00.
is available to keep hot cooked
(continued next
page)
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For best baking results, follow these suggestions:
Oven Shelves
BAKING
(continued)
Arrange the oven
shelf or shelves in
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
browning desired.
As a general rule,
place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either
shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested
shelf positions.
Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat
means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting in the food. To preheat,
set the oven at the correct temperature—selecting a
higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.
Type of Food
Angel food cake
I
Biscuits or muffins
Cookies or cupcakes
Brownies
I
Layer cakes
Bundt
or pound cakes
Pies or pie shells
I
Frozen pies
Casseroles
RoastingA or B
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat
10 minutes. After the oven is preheated place the food
in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat
from escaping.
Shelf Position
A
]
B
orC
B or C
B or C
/ Bor
C
A or B
B or C
I A(oncookie
B or C
sheet)
I
I
I
Baking Pans
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
● Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a
browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
● Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.
● Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, lower the temperature by
25”F.
and use the recommended cooking time in
the recipe. This is not necessary when baking pies
or casseroles.
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Pan Placement
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow 1 to
as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides. If
you use 2 shelves, stagger the pans so 1 is not directly
above the other.
1 X
inch space between pans as well
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Baking Guides
,
When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions
for the best baking results.
Cookies
When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without
sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked
in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have
darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the
walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a
shelf with a large cookie sheet.
For best results, use only 1 cookie sheet in the oven
at a time.
Pies
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pansWhen baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause
to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil
pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheetA cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe
for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat awayrecommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier
from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than
Cakes
uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.
recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may
overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size
used is the one recommended.
Aluminum Foil
,
)
Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This
will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor
baking. A smaller sheet of foil maybe used to catch a
spillover
below the food.
by placing it on a lower shelf several inches
Don’t Peek
Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and doDO NOT open the door to check until the
not open the door to look at your food. Most recipesminimum time. Opening the oven door frequently
w-ovide
as
minimum and maximum baking times suchduring cooking allows heat to escape and makes
“bake 30-40 minutes.”
baking times longer. Your baking results may also
be affected.
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ROASTING
Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or
poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.
Roasting temperatures, which should be low and
steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
1. Place the shelf in A
or B position. No
preheating is necessary.
2. Check the weight of
the meat, and place,
fat-side-up, or poultry
breast-side-up, on the
roasting rack in a
shallo~ pan. The melting fat will baste the meat.
Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as
possible. (The broiler pan with rack is a good pan
for this.) Line the broiler pan with aluminum foil
when using pan for marinating, cooking with fruits,
cooking heavily cured meats, or basting food
during cooking. Avoid spilling these materials
inside the oven door.
(—]
3. press the BAKE pad.
BAKE
II
4. Press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad until the desired
temperature is displayed,
~
A
n
When the oven starts to heat, the word “ON” and
the changing temperature, starting at
displayed. When the oven reaches the set temperature
a tone will sound.
5. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when
CLEAR
OFF
n
baking is finished and then remove
the food from the oven.
100°F.,
will be
I
//,
Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats.
Therefore, the oven controls are set for BAKE or
Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound,
indicating the oven is working properly.) Roasting is
easy; just follow these directions:
Most meats continue to cook slightly while
1
after being removed from the oven. Standing time
recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This
allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to
carve. Internal temperature will rise about 5° to
IO”F.
during standing time. To compensate for
temperature rise, if desired, remove the roast from
oven sooner (at 5° to 10“F. less than temperature in
the Roasting Guide.)
NOTE:
● You may wish to use Timed Baking, as described in
the Baking section of this guide, to turn the oven on
and off automatically.
● Remember that food will continue to cook in the
hot oven and therefore should be removed when the
desired internal temperature has been reached.
● A fan may automatically turn on to cool internal
parts. This is normal, and the fan may continue to
run after the oven is turned off.
To change the oven temperature during roasting,
press the BAKE pad and then the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad to get the new temperature.
standirig,
-
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started
without thawing, but allow
pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for
roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).
10
to 25 minutes per
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—
Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure
even doneness. Some commercial frozen poultry can
be cooked successfully without thawing. Follow the
directions given on the package label.
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Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer?
A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the
completion of cooking time is recommended.
Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For
roasts over 8
hour intervals after half the time has passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to
carve it?
A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to
20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.
Ibs.,
check with thermometer at
half-
ROASTING GUIDE
Type
Meat
Tender cuts; rib, high quality sirloin
tip, rump or top round*
Lamb leg or bone-in
Veal shoulder, leg or loin*
Pork
loin, rib or shoulder*
Ham, precooked
Poultry
Chicken or Duck
Chicken pieces
Turkey
shoulder*
Oven
Temperature
325°
325°
325°
325°
325°
325°
350°
325° ‘
Doneness
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Well Done:
Well Done:
To Warm:
Well Done:
Well Done:
Well Done:
Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook
a roast or poultry?
It is unnecessary to preheat your oven.
A.
Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips
that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when
roasting a turkey?
A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving
it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown
the meat.
*For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.
~The
U.S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that
some food poisoning
orga~isms
may
s~rvive.” (Source:’S~fe
Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide.
cooking
USDA
it to only
140”F.
Rev;June 1985.)
means
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—
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BROILING
Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper unit in the
oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these
directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
1. If the meat has fat or gristle near the edge, cut
vertical slashes through both about 2“ apart. If
desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer
about 1/8” thick.
2. Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler pan
which comes with the range. Always use the rack
so the fat drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the
juices may become hot enough to catch on fire.
3.
Position the shelf on the recommended shelf position
as suggested in Broiling Guide. Most broiling is
done on C position, but if your range is connected
to 208 volts, you may wish to use a higher position.
4. Leave the door open
to the broil stop
position. The door stays
open by itself, yet
proper temperature is
maintained in the oven.
5.
Press the
BROIL
BROIL pad,
n
6. Select LO Broil
pad once. Select HI Broil
INCREASE pad twice.
To change from HI Broil to LO Broil, press the
BROIL pad then tap DECREASE pad once.
7. Turn food only once during
cooking. Time foods for first side
according to the Broiling Guide.
Turn food, then use times given
for second side as a guide to
me
femed
,
thicknesses and
times given for thinnest food.)
8.
When broiling is completed press the CLEAR1OFF.
Serve the food immediately, and leave the pan
outside the oven to cool during the meal for easiest
cleaning.
NOTE: A fan may automatically turn on to cool
internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
doneness. (Where two
(450”F.)
times
by tapping INCREASE
(550”F.)
are given together, use first
by tapping
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack. However,
you must mold the foil tightly to
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the
broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do
not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
the
rack and cut slits in it just like the rack.
Questions & Answers
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
rack in the pan?
A. Yes. Using the rack suspends the meat over the
pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan,
thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the
rack and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.
Q. Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent
meat from sticking?
A. No. The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler
heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to prevent
meat sticking to the surface. However, spraying the
broiler rack lightly with a vegetable cooking spray
before cooking will make cleanup easier.
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn meat
with tongs; piercing meat with a fork also allows
juices to escape. When broiling poultry or fish,
brush each side often with butter.
Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as
they should?
A. In some areas, the power (voltage) to the range
may be low. In these cases, preheat the broil unit
for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan with
food in oven. Check to see if you are using the
recommended shelf position. Broil for longest
period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide.
Turn food only once during broiling.
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1. Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes
with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking
and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded
lower part of the pan.
2. The oven door should be open to the broil
stop position.
3. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the
outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise
through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the
meat. Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent
piercing the meat and losing juices.
4. If desired, marinate meats or chicken before
broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to
10 minutes only.
5. When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty
edges, which could soil the oven with fat dripping,
hang over the sides.
6. The broiler does not need to be preheated.
However, for very thin foods, or to increase
browning, preheat if desired.
7. Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the
oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and
increasing cooking time given in this guide
1 k times per side.
8. If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks
may be broiled by preheating the broil heater and
positioning the oven shelf one position higher.
Quantity
Food
Bacon
Ground Beef
Well
Done
Beef Steaks
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Chicken
Bakery Products
Bread (Toast) or2 to 4 slicesc
Toaster Pastries
English Muffins2 (split)
Lobster Tails
Fish
Ham Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well
Done
Lamb Chops
Medium
Well Doneabout 10 to 12 oz.c
Medium2(1 X inch thick),c
Well Doneabout 1 lb.
Wieners
similar precooked
sausages, bratwurst
and
Thickness
1/2
thin slices)
1
lb. (4 patties)
1/2 to 3/4 inch thickc
1 inch thick
(1 to 1
1X
inch thick
(2 to
1 whole
(2 to
split lengthwise
1
pkg. (2)
24
(6 to 8 oz. each)
l-lb. fillets 1/4 to
1/2 inch thick
1 inch thick
2 (1/2
2 (1 inch thick),
about 1 lb.
2(1 inch thick)
l-lb. pkg. (10)c
I
andJor
lb. (about 8
X
lbs.)
2X
Ibs.)
2!A
lbs.),
inch thick)
Shelf
Position
I
I
Time. MinutesTime. Minutes
c
II
c
c
c
c
c
c
A
c
B
c
B
c
B
c
B
I
First Side
4fi
10
6
8
12
10
15
25
35
1 %–2
Second Side
T
3-4
13-16Do not
5
8
10
13
10
12
14
17
6
I
turn over.
I
4fi
7
5
6
II
7–8
14-16
20–25
10-15
1/2
5
8
10
13
9
10
12
.1
2–14
1-2
Comments
Arrange in single layer.
Space evenly. Up to 8 patties
take about same time.
Steaks less than 1 inch thick
cook through before browning.
Pan frying is recommended.
Slash fat.
Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes
per side for cut-up chicken.
Brush each side with melted
butter. Broil skin-side-down first.
Space evenly. Place English
muffins cut-side-up and brush
with butter, if desired.
Cut through back of shell. Spread
open. Brush with melted butter
before broiling and after half of
broilirm time.
Handle and turn very carefully.
Brush with lemon butter before
and during cooking, if desired.
Preheat broiler to increase browning.
Increase time 5 to
per side for
cured ham.
Slash fat.
Slash fat
If desired, split sausages in half
lengthwise; cut into 5-to 6-inch pieces.
10
minutes
1 k
inch thick or home
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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours
Quick Reminder:
1.
Prepare the oven for cleaning.
2. Close the oven door.
3. Press the CLEAN pad.
4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set
the Clean Time.
I
Prepare the Oven Before Setting the Controls
The range must be completely cool in order to set
the self-clean cycle.
1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware
and any aluminum foil from the oven—they can’t
withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
NOTE: The oven shelves may be left in the oven.
They will discolor and become hard to slide after
the self-clean cycle.
2.
wipe
up
heavy soil
soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning to
prevent staining.
3. Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame (A),
under the front edge of the cooktop, the door liner
outside the door gasket and the front edge of the
oven cavity (about 1“ into the oven). Use detergent
and hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad,
then rinse well with a vinegar and water mixture.
This will help prevent a brown residue from
forming when the oven is heated. Buff these areas
with a dry cloth.
Do not let water run down through openings in
the top of the door (B). To help prevent water from
getting in these slots when cleaning, open the door as
far as it will go.
Do not rub or clean the door gasket (C)—the
fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting oven
door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven
operation and good baking results. 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.
Clean top, sides and outside front of oven door
with soap and water. Do not use abrasives or
oven cleaners.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover (D) is in place.
on the oven bottom. If you use
A.Oven Front Frame
B. Openings in Door
C.Oven Door Gasket
D.Oven Light Bulb Cover
3. Close the oven door and make sure the oven
light is off. If the oven light is not turned off, the
life of the bulb will be shortened or it may cause
the bulb to burn our immediately. The door latches
automatically after the clean cycle is set.
The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning
oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and
become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with
cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide
more easily.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven
protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven. A
combination of any of these products plus the high
clean-cycle temperature may damage the porcelain
finish of the oven.
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How to Set Oven for Cleaning
1. Follow steps to prepare the oven for cleaning.
2. Close the oven door.
(—]
CLEAN
II
L
4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the
3. press the CLEAN pad.
J
desired Clean Time is displayed.
Clean Time is normally 3 hours. You can change the
Clean Time to anywhere between 2 and 4 hours,
depending on how dirty the oven is.
How to Delay Start of Cleaning
Quick Reminder:
1. Prepare the oven for cleaning.
2. Close the oven door completely.
3. Press the CLEAN pad.
4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until
the desired Clean Time appears..
5. Press STOP TIME pad.
6. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until
the desired Stop Time appears in the display.
Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean
cycle automatically at a later time than the present
time of day.
NOTE: Before beginning make sure the oven clock
shows the correct time of day.
For example:
oven to begin self-cleaning at
finished in-the kitchen.
amount so the normal Clean Time of 3 hours is preferred.
1. Prepare the oven for cleaning.
2. Close the oven door.
(—]
CLEAN
Let’s say it’s
3.
pressthecLEAN@.
7:00
9:00
Th~
oven is just
and you want the
after you’re
shiled
a normal
II
The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after
“CLEAN” is displayed. The words “ON” and “LOCK”
will appear on the display. It will not be possible to
open the oven door until the temperature drops below
the lock temperature and the LOCK light goes off.
When the clean cycle is finished, the word “CLEAN”
will go out in the display and the oven will begin to
cool. When the oven temperature has fallen below the
locking temperature, the word “LOCK” goes out and
the door can be opened.
5. When the LOCK light is off, open the door.
NOTE: A fan may automatically turn on to cool
internal parts. This is normal and the fan may
continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
6. Press the STOP TIME pad.
STOP
TIME
c1
7. Change the Stop Time from
pressing the INCREASE pad until
in the display. The words “DELAY CLEAN” will
also appear in the display.
The self-clean cycle will automatically begin at
and finish at
the display at
When the oven heats to a high temperature, the word
“LOCK” will be displayed. It will not be possible to
open the oven door until the temperature drops below
the lock temperature.
When the clean cycle is finished, the word “CLEAN”
will go out in the display and the oven will begin to
cool. When the oven temperature has fallen below the
locking temperature, the word “LOCK” goes out and
the door can be opened.
8. When the LOCK light is off open the door.
appears in the display and “STOP
TIME” flashes. The control
automatically sets Stop Time by adding
the Clean Time to the time of day. In this
example, the time of day is
Clean Time is 3 hours. Adding 3 hours
to the time of day equals
10:00
12:00.
The word “ON” will appear on
9:00.
“10:00”
7:00
and the
10:00.
to
12:00
by
“12:00”
(continued next
appears
9:00
page)
4. Press the INCREASE pad. Three hours
cleaning time is automatically set.
5. If a longer or shorter Clean Time
is desired, press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad
Clean Time is displayed.
until
the desired
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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
(continued)
After a Clean Cycle
After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe
it up with a damp cloth.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad. Be
sure to 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, the cycle maybe repeated.
Questions and Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time
of day, can I still self-clean my oven?
A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you
will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a
specific time.
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
of my self-cleaning oven?
A.QNo cleaners or coatings should be used around any
part of this oven. If you do use them and do not
thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically cleaned.
, What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil. Press the
CLEAIUOFF pad. Open the windows to rid the
room of smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled and
the word “LOCK” is off in the display. Wipe up
the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
Q. Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating
and cooling during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?A. Yes, there maybe an odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause a strong odor when cleaning.
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of my oven?
A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating
and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not
affect how your oven performs.
Q.
Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?
A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit which
is ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge
or cloth.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
A. After many cleanings, oven shelves may become
so clean they do not slide easily. To make shelves
slide more easily, after each self-cleaning function,
dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking oil
and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they
contact shelf supports.
Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shelves may
lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray color.
Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven
is self-cleaning?
A. Yes. While the oven is self-cleaning, you can use
the cooktop just as you normally do.
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Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient
and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to
help assure safe and proper maintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING
ANY PART OF THE RANGE.
Removal of Packaging Tape
The safest way to remove adhesive left from
packaging tape on new appliances to assure no
damage is done to the finish of the product, 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. This procedure is also safe for the face of
microwave doors and other plastic and Lexan parts.
Surface Units and Drip Pans
To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest
setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.
CAUTION
●
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.
To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units
must be removed first. Make sure the surface units are
completely cool before touching them.
Surface Unit
\
Drip Pan
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.
NOTE: The plastic tape that is not removed from
the chrome trim on oven parts cannot be removed
if baked on.
To replace a surface unit:
● Replace the drip pan into the recess in the
cooktop. Make sure opening in the pan lines up
with the receptacle.
c
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.
Drip Pans
Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.
The drip pans can be cleaned by hand. Place them in a
covered container (or a plastic bag) with
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap
filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse with clean
water and polish with a clean soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Clean the area under the drip pans often.
Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire.
Do not cover drip pans with foil. Using foil so close
to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to
the range.
CAUTION: Be sure all controls are turned to
OFF and surface units are cool before attempting
to remove them.
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Lift-Up Cooktop
CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
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 surface units are turned off before
raising the cooktop. The support rod will hold the
cooktop up while you clean underneath it.
Brushed Chrome Cooktop
Clean the brushed chrome top with warm, soapy
water or Bon
immediately dry it with a clean, soft
care to dry the surface following the “grain.” To help
prevent finger marks after cleaning, spread a thin film
of baby oil on the surface or a chrome protestant may
be used to help reduce spotting or fingerprinting.
Wipe away excess oil with a clean, soft cloth.
Ami@
brand cleanser rinse, and
(on some models)
cloth.
Take
After cleaning under
the cooktop with hot,
mild soapy water and a
clean cloth, lower the
cooktop. Be careful not
to pinch your fingers.
Porcelain Cooktop (on some models)
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if
misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any
acid 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 to wipe it up right away. When the
surface has cooled, wash with soap and water or
cleansing powders. Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat smatterings, wash with soap
and water or cleansing powders after the surface has
cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
Oven Shelves
Clean the oven shelves with a mild abrasive
cleanser. After cleaning, rinse the
water and dry with a clean cloth.
To remove heavy, burned-on soil,
pads. After scrubbing, wash with soapy water, rinse
well and dry.
The oven shelves may be cleaned in the
cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their
luster and become hard
supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make
the shelves slide more easily.
to
slide. Wipe the shelf
shelvea
with clean
use scouring
self-
Broiler Pan and Rack
After broiling, remove the broiler pan and rack from
the oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully
pour out the grease in the pan into a proper container.
Wash and rinse the pan and rack in hot, soapy water.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack while hot
with detergent and cover with wet paper towels or a
dish cloth. Burned-on foods will soak loose while the
meal is being served. Wash, scour if necessary with a
soap-filled or plastic scouring pad. Rinse well and dry.
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Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the oven.
Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.
The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in
the dishwasher.
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Oven Light Bulb
The light bulb is located on the rear wall of the oven.
Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power
to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or
unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb
cool completely before removing it. Do not touch a hot
bulb with a damp cloth. If you do, the bulb will break.
To
remove:
● Unscrew the cover and remove the bulb.
To replace:
● Put in a new 40-watt appliance bulb. A 40-watt
appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40-watt
household bulb.
● Replace and tighten the cover.
● Reconnect electrical power to the range.
Removable Oven Door
Socket
3%”
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DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
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The oven door is removable, but it
is heavy. You may need help
removing and replacing the door. Do
not lift the oven door by the handle.
This can cause the glass to break or
damage to the door.
To remove the door,
inches to the special stop position
that will hold the door open. Grasp
firmly on each side and lift the door
straight up and off the hinges.
NOTE: Be careful not to place hands
between the hinge and the oven door
frame as the hinge could snap back
and pinch fingers.
To replace the door,
special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom
of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the
door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same
time. If hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull
them back out.
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TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
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. Any soap left on the liner causes additional
stains when the oven is heated.
open it a few
make sure the hinges are in the
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● The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a
scouring pad.
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Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass
material of the gasket has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting
oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient
oven operation and good baking results. 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.
NOTE: The door gasket is designed with a gap at
the bottom to allow for proper air circulation.
Outside of the door:
● Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
sides and front of the oven door. Do not let water run
down through openings in the top of the door. Rinse
well. You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the
glass on the outside of the door.
● 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, cleansing powders or
harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.
NOTE: Do not clean the bake unit or the broil
unit. Any soil will burn off when the units are heated.
The bake unit can be lifted gently to clean the
oven floor. If
around the bake unit, gently wipe around the unit
with warm water.
spillover,
residue, or ash accumulate
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CARE AND CLEANING
Control Panel and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water of
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 cleaners. A
solution of vinegar and hot water works well.
The control knobs may be removed for cleaning.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note
that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on the
right side are in the proper OFF position. When
replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to insure
proper alignment.
To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. If the
knob is difficult to remove, place a thin cloth (like a
handkerchief’) or a piece of string under and around
the knob edge and pull up.
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(continued)
Clear Groove
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Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.
To replace the knob, locate the groove in each side
of the knob stem. One of the grooves contains a
spring clip and the other groove is clear. Locate the
molded rib inside the knob. Fit the molded rib of the
knob into the clear groove on the knob stem.
Molded Rib
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Kick Panel
To clean the front of the kick panel, wash with soap and water. Rinse well.
Do not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives that may scratch the surface,
Metal Parts
Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or commercial oven cleaners.
To safely clean surfaces; wash, rinse and then dry with a soft cloth.
Glass Surfaces
To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and polish
with a dry cloth. Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside the
openings in the oven door while cleaning.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the outside oven door, sides, control panel and kick
panel. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleansing powders, steel wool or
harsh abrasives on any painted surface.
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PROBLEM
“F-” AND A
NUM13ER
FLASH ON DISPLAY
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
*
If the time display flashes “F-” and a number, you have a function error code.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow oven to cool for one hour. Put oven back
into operation. If the failure code repeats, disconnect all power to the range.
Call for service.
—
OVEN
WILL
NOT WORK
FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY
● Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
● The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
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*Ovencontrolsnotproperly set.
*
Oven controls not properly set. See the Broiling section.
●
Door not left ajar as recommended.
* Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling section.
●
Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
●
Cookware is not suited for broiling.
●
FOOD DOES NOT
ROAST OR BAKE
PROPERLY
OVEN LIGHT DOES
NOT COME ON
Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan rack
and
sIit
as recommended.
●
Oven controls are not properly set.
●
Shelf position is not correct.
●
Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used,
●
A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting.
● Bulb mav be loose or burned out.
● Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.
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.
has
not been fhted properly
OVEN TEMPERATURE● Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Do It
TOO HOT OR TOO COLDOven Thermostat section.
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Yoursel~–Adjust
the
CONTROL BEEPS AFTER
ENTERING OVEN TIME
ON STOP TIME
SURFACE UNITS
NOT FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY
CLOCK AND TIMER
DO NOT WORK
● This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature.
● Surface units are not plugged in solidly.
● Surface unit controls are not properly set.
● Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded
power outlet.
● Check for power outage.
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next
page)
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
TVEN
SELF-CLEAN
OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER
CLEAN CYCLE
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
WILL NOT
“BURNING” OR “OILY”
ODOR EMITTING FROM
OVEN WHEN TURNED
If you need more help...call, toll free:
ON
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● Stop Time must be more than 3 hours later than Start Time.
● Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation. Allow the range to
● Oven controls not set properly.
● Heavily soiled ovens require a 3%-4 hour clean time.
● Heavy
● This is normal in a new oven and will dissipate in time. To speed the process,
cool to room temperature and reset the controls.
spillovers
set a self-clean cycle
lasting a minimum of 3 hours.
should be cleaned up before starting the clean cycle.
)see
the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section)
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We’ll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need
information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is
call—toll-fi-ee!
I}Home
Repair Service
8W-GEXARES(8W432-2737)
AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
at
scheduled
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most
repairs can be handled in just 1 visit.
a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
(7:00 a.m.
t.o 7:00
p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sattirdays).
GEAnswer Cente~
800.6262000
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center@
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
Center@ service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
kr
Customers With SpecialNeeds...
801162/i2000
Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls for a variety of GE
appliances, and a brochure to
assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
call
information or service.
Service Contracts
817/’P626-2224
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,
of
you’re assured
Parts
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances
can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to
heir home. The GE parts system provides access to overOther servicing
47,000 parts... and
fhlly warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
future service at today’s prices.
andAccessories
all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper
servicing may cause unsafe operation.
generallyshouldbe
referred to qualified
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GE ELECTRIC RANGE
WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
—
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Staple sales slip or
here. Proof of original
is needed to obtain service
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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
parf of
of a manufacturing defect.
.
the
range
Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read
your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
600.626.2000
consumer reformation service
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer or
installer. You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical, gas,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities as described in the
Installation Instructions provided
with the product.
that fails because
any
cancelled cnecK
purchase
date
under warranty.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in
the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington,
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
● Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.
● Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
D.C.
In Alaska the
Care”
servicers during
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
may not apply to you. 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 in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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so the above limitation or exclusion
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—ConSUmer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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