Ge JDP40 User Manual

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Part No. 164D3333P207 Pub. No. 49-8980-1 JR 12/99
318200814 Rev. B
GE Appliances
Owner’s Manual
JDP40
Ranges
Self-Cleaning Radiant
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Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your range. That’s important, because your new range will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

Safety Information

Anti-Tip Device . . . .3, 17, 22, 26
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 3–6
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5
Radiant Surface Units . . . . . 5, 6

Operating Instructions

Using the Surface Units . . . 7–9
Using the Oven . . . . . . . . 10–16
Using the Clock and Timer . . 13 Timed Baking and Roasting . 14
Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . 15
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Care and Cleaning

Control Panel and Knobs . . . .17
Oven Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Painted Surfaces . . . . . . . . . .17
Oven Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . 18
Oven Light Replacement . . . . 19
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning the Glass Cooktop . . 20

Installation Instructions

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . 21
Preparing the Opening . . . . . 22
Electrical Connection . . . . . . 23
Install the End Cap
Filler Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Install the Lower Filler Trim
Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Install the Range . . . . . . . . . . 25
To Remove and Replace
Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Anti-Tip Bracket . . .3, 17, 22, 27 Range Retention “L” Brace . . 26
Install the Bottom Grille . . . . 27

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–30
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range.
Read this Manual
GE & You, A Service Partnership.
For Your Records
Write the model and serial numbers here:
#
#
You can find them on a label behind the range door on the front frame.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
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IMPORTANT!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card. There are two easy ways to register your appliance.
Through the Internet at www.geappliances.com.
Complete and mail the enclosed card.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Before You Call For
Service
section. If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips
first, you
may not need to call for service at all.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manual. Or you can always call the GE Answer Center® at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If You Need Service

Customer Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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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 or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
All ranges can tip and injury could result.
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, secure the attached anti-tip bracket, under the rear countertop.
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, press down on the front corners of the range. Make sure it fits securely under the rear countertop.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury.
WARNING

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

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.
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 technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
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 even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
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—children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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.
For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or near the range.
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 well­fitting 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.
Use extreme caution when moving a grease
kettle or disposing of hot grease.
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 and metal trim parts above the 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.
Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
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.
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.
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.

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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.
Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
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.
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.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
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.
Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
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.
When preparing flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan on.
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.

RADIANT SURFACE UNITS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The
cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing.
Do not operate the radiant surface units if
the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass cooktop become broken.
Never use the glass cooktop surface as a
cutting board.
Do not place or store items that can melt or
catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being used.
Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become hot and could cause burns.
Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
NOTE:
We recommend that you avoid wiping any surface unit areas until they have cooled and the indicator light has gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to this. Please see
Cleaning the glass cooktop
section.
When the cooktop is cool, use only the
recommended cleaning cream to clean the cooktop.
To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot.
After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning cream residue.
Read and follow all instructions and warnings
on the cleaning cream labels.
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.
WARNING!
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
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Using the surface units.
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 keeping the power level you set.
Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.
Dual Surface Unit Switch
The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using.
To use the small (6 inch) surface unit, push in the
SMALL BURNER
portion of the switch.
To use the large (9 inch) surface unit, push in the
LARGE BURNER
portion of the switch.
Indicator Lights
A
HOT SURFACE
indicator light will glow as any radiant element heats up, and will remain on until the surface is cool enough to touch.
A surface unit ONindicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.
NOTE: The surface unit ON indicator light may glow between the surface control settings of LO and OFF, but there is no power to the surface units.
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Using the surface units.
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Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass—the glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
About the radiant surface units…
The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass surface when the surface is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid over-cooking, remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled
completely.
Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using the cleaning cream or full-strength white vinegar.
Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration.
Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause damage.
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware.
Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on.
Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the units off for a time if:
The pan boils dry.
The pan bottom is not flat.
The pan is off center.
There is no pan on the unit.
Temperature Limiter
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SURFACE
COOKING
OFF CENTER
DRAGGING
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Selecting types of cookware.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin-weight aluminum should not be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches. The residues can be removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately. However, do not let these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops. An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel, this cookware is recommended. Caution is recommended for cast-iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel, as it may scratch the glass-ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
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.
Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended.
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. Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be dangerous.
Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a buildup 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 tips over.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
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Using the oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features
PREHEAT Pad
Press this pad to set automatic preheating.
BAKE Pad
Press this pad to select the bake 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.
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.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad to select the timer feature.
CLEAR/OFF Pad
Press this pad to cancel
ALL
oven operations
except the clock and timer.
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.
CLOCK Pad
Press this pad before setting the clock.
STOP TIME Pad
Use this pad along with the
COOKING TIME
or the
SELF CLEAN
pad to set the oven to stop
automatically at a time you select.
COOKING TIME Pad
Press this pad for Timed Bake operations.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Press this pad to select the broil function.
SELF CLEAN Pad
Press this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the
Using the self-cleaning oven
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PREHEAT BAKE
KITCHEN
TIMER
ON OFF
SELF
CLEAN
BROIL
HI/LO
COOKING
TIME
STOP
TIME
CLOCK
CLEAR
OFF
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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 stop-locks, 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 to the bump on the shelf support.
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 (stop­locks) on the support, tilt up the front and push the shelf in.
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.
The oven will start automatically. When the oven starts to heat, the changing temperature will be in the display.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad when baking
is finished.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Angel food cake and A frozen pies (on cookie sheet)
Bundt or pound cakes B
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, B or C cookies, cupcakes, layer cakes, pies
Casseroles B or C
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.
Press the
PREHEAT
pad.
Press the
INCREASE
or
DECREASE
pad to
set the oven temperature.
Once the oven is preheated, it will signal. Place your food in the oven. The oven will automatically go on to baking.
Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other, and leave approximately 1
1
2from the front of the
pan to the front of the shelf.
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 may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.
Aluminum foil may be used to catch a spillover.
You can also 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.
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Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.
Follow suggested shelf positions in the
Broiling guide.
Press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad
.
Press the
INCREASE
pad or
DECREASE
pad once for HI Broil, then press the
DECREASE
pad to select the Variable
Broil settings.
When broiling is finished, press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad
.
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven.
Variable Broil Setting Doneness LO (Low) Well Done 2 (Med. Low) Medium Well 3 Medium Medium 4 5 (Med. Hi) Medium Rare HI (High) Rare
Broiling Guide
Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side
Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Bacon 1/2 lb. C 41⁄2 41⁄2 Arrange in single layer.
(about 8 thin slices)
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7 Space evenly. Up to 8 Well Done 1/2 to 3/4thick patties take about same
time.
Beef Steaks
Rare
1thick D 6 5 Steaks less than 1
Medium C 8 6 thick cook through before Well Done B 12 11 browning. Pan frying is
recommended. Slash fat.
Rare
1
1
2thick D 10 7–8
Medium C 15 14–16 Well Done B 25 20–25
Chicken 1 whole B 35 10–15 Reduce time about 5 to 10 Well (2 to 21⁄2 lbs.), minutes per side for cut-up
split lengthwise chicken. Brush each side
with melted butter. Broil
Pieces B skin-side-down first.
Lobster Tails 2–4 B 13–16 Do not Cut through back of shell. Well (6 to 8 oz. each) turn Spread open. Brush with
over. melted butter before broiling
and after half of broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1 lb. fillets C 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully.
(1/4 to 1/2) thick Brush with lemon butter
before and during cooking, if desired. Preheat broiler to increase browning.
Ham Slices 1thick C 8 8 Increase time 5 to 10 minutes (precooked) per side for 1
1
2-thick or
home-cured ham.
Pork Chops 2 (1/2thick) C 10 10 Slash fat. Well Done 2 (1″ thick) B 13 13
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1thick) C 10 9 Slash fat. Well Done about 10 to 12 oz. C 12 10
Medium 2 (1
1
2thick) C 14 12
Well Done about 1 lb. B 17 12–14
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Use this chart for approximate broiling times. Increase or decrease broiling times, or move the broiling pan to a different rack position to suit personal preference for doneness. If the food you are broiling is not listed in the time chart, follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item closely.
†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.
Not all features are on all models.
To Set the Clock
The clock must be set 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
pad
to set the time of day.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad to start, or the clock will automatically start after 6 seconds.
Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
To Set the Kitchen Timer
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad.
Press the
INCREASE
or
DECREASE
pad
to set the amount of time on timer.
The kitchen timer will start automatically within a few seconds of releasing the pad.
The kitchen timer, as you are setting it, will display 5- second increments until 2 minutes is reached.
It will display 10-second increments until 10 minutes is reached.
It will display 1-minute increments until 1 hour is reached.
After 1 hour, it will display 5-minute increments until the maximum time of 9 hours and 55 minutes is reached.
The kitchen timer is a minute timer only.
The kitchen timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the kitchen timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes.
End of Cycle Tones
The end of cycle tone is a series of 3 beeps followed by 1 beep every 10 seconds for 5 minutes (or until the
KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF
pad is pressed).
To Reset the Kitchen Timer
If “TIMER” is displayed, press the
INCREASE
or
DECREASE
pad until the
desired time is reached.
If “TIMER” is not displayed, press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad first, then follow the instructions above to set the kitchen timer.
To Cancel the Kitchen Timer
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad until the word “TIMER” disappears from the display.
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TIMER
ON OFF
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Using the timed baking and roasting features.
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
pad,
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
pad, enter the desired baking time. The oven temperature and the cooking time that you entered will be displayed.
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
pad,
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
pad,
enter the desired baking time.
Press the
STOP TIME
pad. The display will show the earliest stop time you can set.
Press the
INCREASE
pad to set the time of day you want the oven to stop cooking.
The oven control will automatically subtract the amount of cooking time from the stop time to determine when cooking will begin.
When the oven turns on automatically at the time set, the display will show the changing temperature 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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or
COOKING
TIME
or
BAKE
or
COOKING
TIME
or
STOP
TIME
or
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Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do 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°F.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure.
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.
To Adjust the Thermostat
Press the
BAKE
pad.
Set the oven temperature at 550°F.
Immediately, before “ON” appears, press and hold the
BAKE
pad for about 5 seconds. The time display will change to the oven adjustment display.
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 display.
When you have made the adjustment, press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad to go back to the time of day display. Use your oven as you would normally.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. It will be retained in memory after a power failure.
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CLEAR
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Using the self-cleaning oven.
Before a Clean Cycle
The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle.
We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle.
Remove 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.
Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners. Clean the top, sides and outside of the oven door with soap and water.
The enamel grid and broiler pan may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, to help prevent heavy smoke caused by self­cleaning the greasy soil in the pan, you must first clean off the excess grease.
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.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
Press the
SELF CLEAN
pad.
Press the
INCREASE
or
DECREASE
pad until the desired clean time is displayed
.
Clean cycle time is normally 3 hours. You can change the clean time to between 2 hours and 4 hours, depending on how dirty your oven is. The door will lock and the self-clean cycle will automatically begin after “CLEAN” is displayed and the time for
the clean cycle is set. It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the
LOCKED
light goes off.
To Stop a Clean Cycle
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad.
When the
LOCKED
light goes off and the oven has cooled below the locking temperature, you can open the door.
How to Delay the Start of Cleaning
You can set the oven control to delay start the oven, self-clean for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically.
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
Press the
SELF CLEAN
pad.
Using the
INCREASE orDECREASE
pad,
enter the desired clean time.
Press the
STOP TIME
pad. The earliest stop time you can set will appear in the display.
Using the
INCREASE orDECREASE
pad,
enter the time of day you want the clean cycle to stop.
The oven control will automatically subtract the amount of cleaning time from the stop time to determine when cleaning will begin.
The door locks automatically. 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.
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 touch 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.
After a Clean Cycle
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SELF
CLEAN
STOP TIME
or
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Care and cleaning of the range.

Control Panel and Knobs

Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water.
Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel.
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.
Pull the knob straight off the stem.

Oven Vent

The oven is vented through an opening at the rear of the cooktop.
Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.

Painted Surfaces

Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.

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.
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Care and cleaning of the range.

Lift-Off Oven Door

The oven door is removable for easier access to the light bulb.
Do not lift the door by the handle.
See the Installation Instructions for door removal and replacement.
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 scouring 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.
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.
Glass Window
To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.
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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Oven Light Replacement

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light
bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely.
To remove the cover:
Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released. With fingers of the same hand, firmly push back the wire cover holder. Lift off the cover.
Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.
Replace bulb with a 40-watt household appliance bulb.
To replace the cover:
Place it into groove of the light receptacle. Pull wire forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into place.
Connect electrical power to the range.
Broiler Pan & Grid
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.
The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner. If the grid is grey enamel, it can also be cleaned with an oven cleaner. If the grid is chrome, do not use an oven cleaner to clean it.
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range.
After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.
Wire cover holder
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Cleaning the glass cooktop.
Clean the glass surface with cleaning cream before you use the cooktop for the first time. Also, clean the glass surface after each use. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier.
To clean the cooktop seal around the edge of the glass, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean. Use a mild detergent if needed.
Do not use a knife or any sharp object on the seal because it will cut or damage it.
Normal Cleaning
Use only a recommended cleaning cream, such as Cerama Brite or another cooktop cleaning cream, on the glass cooktop.
To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass cooktop follow these steps:
Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it with cleaning cream. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier.
Clean the surface with the cleaning cream after each use.
Rub a few drops (less is better) of the cleaning cream onto soiled area using a damp paper towel. Buff with a dry paper towel until all soil and cream are removed.
For Heavy, Burned-On Soil…
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Apply a few drops of the cleaning cream to the (cool) soiled area.
Using a damp paper towel, rub the cream into the burned-on area. As with any burned-on spill, this may require some effort.
Carefully scrape soil with razor scraper. Hold scraper at a 30° angle against the glass cooktop.
Be sure to use a new sharp razor scraper. Do not use a dull or nicked blade.
If any soil remains, repeat the steps listed above. For additional protection, after all soil has been removed, polish the entire surface with the cleaning cream.
Buff with a dry paper towel.
To order more cream and/or scrapers for cleaning your glass cooktop, please call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center ......................800-626-2002
Cleaner ................................................# WX10X300
Scraper ................................................# WX5X1614
Cream & scraper kit .........................# WB64X5027
Special Care
Be sure to use a new sharp razor scraper. Do not use a dull or nicked blade.
Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the surface of your cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still hot.
Special care should
be taken when removing hot substances.
Turn off all surface units affected by the spillover. Remove hot pans.
Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor scraper at a 30° angle to the cooktop. Scrape the hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit.
With the spill in a cool area, use a dry paper towel to remove any excess. Any spillover remaining should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled. Do not continue to use the soiled surface unit until all of the spillover has been removed. Follow the steps under
Heavy Burned-On Soil
to continue the
cleaning process.
NOTE: If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper or enamel are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may bond with the glass cooktop and leave a black discoloration. This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent.
Using a razor scraper will not damage the surface if the 30° angle is maintained.
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CAUTION, FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: DO NOT USE
AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE. REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN CIRCUIT
BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse, as noted on the rating plate.
Be sure your range is installed and grounded properly by a qualified installer or service technician.
This range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in their absence, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest edition.
Make sure the wall coverings around the range can withstand the heat generated by the range.
Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes.
If the electric service provided does not meet the above specifications, have a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
Because range terminals are not accessible after range is in position, flexible service conduit must be used.
If local codes permit, you can use a 3-wire single phase 120/208 or 120/240 Volt, 60Hz AC only electrical system. If you connect to aluminum wiring, properly installed connectors approved for use with aluminum wiring must be used.
NOTE: Wire sizes and connections must conform with the fuse size and rating of the appliance in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest edition, and local codes and ordinances.
WARNING:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON THIS
APPLIANCE.
DO NOT CONNECT TO THE ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY UNTIL APPLIANCE IS PERMANENTLY GROUNDED.
DISCONNECT POWER TO THE JUNCTION
BOX BEFORE MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED TO
A GROUNDED, METALLIC, PERMANENT WIRING SYSTEM, OR A GROUNDING CONNECTOR SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING TERMINAL OR WIRE LEAD ON THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE A GAS SUPPLY LINE FOR
GROUNDING THE APPLIANCE.
FAILURE TO DO ANY OF THE ABOVE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
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Before You Begin

IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions
with the appliance after installation is completed.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions for future use.
NOTE: This appliance must be properly grounded.
Remove all tape, packing material and literature from the range before connecting electricity.
Tools You Will Need
Phillips screwdriver
1/4hex head nutdriver
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Preparing the Opening

NOTES:
• Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance.
• To eliminate the hazard of reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the hazard can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" beyond the bottom front edge of the cabinets.
When replacing an existing GE family drop-in range, the new range and existing cutout may be installed with the supplied end cap filler blocks and the lower filler trim panel.
Do not pinch the power supply cord between the range and the wall.
Do not seal the range to the side cabinets.
ANTI-TIP BRACKET
AT REAR OF RANGE
NOTE: Two sets of holes are provided under
anti-tip bracket. Bracket is attached in the upper hole position at the factory.
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**NOTE: 24minimum clearance between the
cooktop and the bottom of the cabinet when the bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by
not less than 1/4flame retardant millboard
covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal,
0.015stainless steel, 0.024aluminum, or 0.020
copper.
30minimum clearance when the cabinet is
unprotected.
COUNTERTOP CUTOUT TOP VIEW
23-1/2”
20”
26”
30”
29-3/8”
1-1/2”
3-3/8” Min. (both sides)
Front Face of Cabinet
Overhang
No obstructions on underside of countertop in this area
Inside back wall of cabinet or rear wall
1-1/2” Min.
5/16” Min. Flat
22-7/8”
29” Exact Smooth Cut
11”
1-1/8”
7”
Adjoining vertical cabinet or wall above countertop
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This appliance is manufactured with a neutral (white) power supply wire and a cabinet-connected green (or bare copper) grounding wire.
Connect the appliance cable to the junction box through the U.L.-listed conduit connector. Complete electrical connection according to local codes and ordinances. (For preferred junction box location, see Step 1.)
NOTE: Do not use a power cord kit for connection to electrical supply.
WARNING:
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF ALUMINUM HOUSE WIRING TO COPPER LEADS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT OR FIRE. USE ONLY CONNECTORS DESIGNED FOR JOINING COPPER TO ALUMINUM, AND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE CLOSELY.
NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN: The armored cable leads supplied with this appliance are UL-recognized for connection to larger gauge household wiring. The insulation of the leads is rated at temperatures much higher than the temperature rating of household wiring. The current carrying capacity of the conductor is governed by the temperature rating of the insulation around the wire, rather than the wire gauge alone.
Prepare for Electrical Connection
Where local codes permit connecting the cabinet-grounding conductor to the neutral (white) junction box wire (see illustration below):
A. Disconnect the power supply.
B. Connect together the 3 wires: bare copper and
white appliance cable wires and the neutral (white) wire in the junction box.
C. Connect the 2 black wires together, then the
two red wires together.
When connecting to a 4-wire electrical system, when installing in a mobile home, or when local codes DO NOT permit connecting the cabinet­grounding conductor to the neutral (white) junction box wire (see illustration below):
A. Disconnect the power supply.
B. Separate the bare copper and white wires.
C. Connect the white appliance cable wire to the
neutral (white) wire in the junction box.
D. Connect the 2 black wires together, then the
two red wires together.
E. Connect the grounding wire (bare copper) to
the grounding wire in the junction box.

Electrical Connection

GROUNDED NEUTRAL
4-WIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Cable from
Power Supply
Red Wires
White Wires
Bare Wire
Junction Box
Black Wires
U.L.-listed Conduit Connector
Cable from
Range
Cable from
Power Supply
Red Wires
White Wires
Bare Wires
Junction Box
Black Wires
Cable from
Range
U.L.-listed Conduit Connector
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On existing installations that used a GE family drop-in range cutout, there may be a gap on each side of the range once it is installed. To make sure the gaps are filled, install the filler blocks.
Remove the adhesive backing from the filler blocks and press them into place on both sides, with the open side toward the range.
Install the End Cap Filler Blocks (optional)
Install the Lower Filler Trim Panel (optional)
On existing installations that used a GE family drop-in range cutout, there may be a gap between the range bottom after it is installed and the lower toe kick area.
To make sure this gap is filled, attach the lower filler trim panel to the top of the toe kick panel, using the two screws provided.
Insert Filler Block on Each Side
Countertop Edge
Lower Filler
Trim Panel
Toe Kick Area
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Install the Range

LOCKED (NORMAL)
POSITION
UNLOCKED POSITION FOR
DOOR REMOVAL
DOOR REMOVED FROM
RANGE
HINGE SLOT
WARNING:
THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE RANGE MUST BE SHUT OFF WHILE LINE CONNECTIONS ARE BEING MADE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
This range is designed to hang from the countertop. It does not rest on the floor.
Install base cabinets 29apart, and be sure
they are plumb and level before attaching to countertop.
Cut countertop exactly as shown in Step 1.
Shave raised edge level to clear 30-wide rim
on rolled edge-style countertops.
Install the wiring junction box in an adjoining
cabinet or under the floor (range has 48″ of
conduit). Cut 1
1
4hole to bring conduit to the
junction box.
Push the electric conduit through the hole and attach it to the junction box. Leave enough slack in the conduit to allow the range to be pulled forward several inches for service if necessary.
Oven door is heavy. It is advisable to remove
door and eliminate its weight as range is lifted into position. See below if you decide to remove the door. Lift the range into position on the countertop.
CAUTION:
THE DOOR IS HEAVY. FOR SAFE, TEMPORARY
STORAGE, LAY THE DOOR FLAT.
1. Open the door to the fully opened position.
2. Pull up the lock located on each hinge support and engage it in the hook of the hinge lever. You may have to apply a little downward pressure on the door to pull the locks fully over the hooks.
3. Grasp the door by the sides, pull the bottom of the door up and toward you to disengage the hinge supports.
4. Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the range to completely disengage the hinge levers.
5. To reinstall the oven door, reverse these steps. Make sure the hinge supports are fully engaged before unlocking the hinge levers.

To Remove and Replace Oven Door

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Anti-Tip Bracket
This range is equipped with an anti-tip bracket attached to the back of the range with two screws. If
countertop thickness is greater than 1/2, relocate anti-tip bracket to the lower position 1/4below.
Slide range into position. Make sure the anti-tip bracket is secured under the rear countertop.
WARNING
Range must be secured by anti-tip bracket
supplied.
Unless properly installed, the range could be
tipped by stepping or sitting on the door. Injury might result from spilled hot liquids or from the range itself.
ANTI-TIP BRACKET
AT REAR OF RANGE
Installation Instructions.
Install the Range Retention “L” Brace (optional)
1. Once the range is securely in position in the cabinet opening, position the “L” brace against the side of the cabinet and flush with the front of the range leg.
2. Hold the “L” brace in place and mark the two holes on the inside of the cabinet.
3. Drill two 1/8pilot holes into the cabinet
where you just marked. (Caution should be used
to avoid drilling through the opposite side of the cabinet.)
4. Attach the “L” brace to the cabinet with the screws provided.
5. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.
When installing this range onto some smooth countertops, it may be necessary to install the Range Retention “L” Braces provided, to prevent movement of the range.
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“L” Brace
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Final Check
Be sure all range controls are in the OFF position before leaving the range.

Install the Bottom Grille

Remove any protective wrap from the grille. Attach the grille to the lower front frame of the range with the screws provided.
NOTE: Remove grille before removing range for service.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Surface units will not
Improper cookware Use pans which are absolutely flat and match
maintain a rolling boil
being used. the diameter of the surface unit selected.
or cooking is not fast enough
Surface units do
A fuse in your home Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
not work properly
may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
Cooktop controls Check to see the correct control is set for the surface improperly set. unit you are using.
Tiny scratches (may
Incorrect cleaning Use recommended cleaning procedures.
appear as cracks)
methods being used.
or abrasions on radiant
Cookware with rough Be sure cookware bottoms and cookware are clean
cooktop glass surface
bottoms being used or before use. Use cookware with smooth bottoms. Tiny coarse particles (salt scratches are not removable but will become less or sand) were between visible in time as a result of cleaning. the cookware and the surface of the cooktop.
Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface.
Areas of discoloration
Improper cookware Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as
on the cooktop
being used. mineral deposits from water or food can be removed
with the cleaning cream.
Hot sugar mixtures
Hot cooktop came See the
Cleaning the glass cooktop
section.
or plastic melted
into contact with
to the surface
these substances.
Frequent cycling off and
Improper cookware Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
on of surface units
being used.
Oven light does not work
Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace the bulb.
Switch operating light is broken. Call for service.
Oven will not work
Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may be Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. See the
Using the oven
section.
Food does not bake
Oven controls improperly set. See the
Using the oven
section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect or the See the
Using the oven
section.
shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware See the
Using the oven
section.
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs See the
Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do
adjustment.
yourself!
section.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Food does not
Oven controls improperly set. See the
Using the oven
section.
broil properly
Door not open to the broil stop See the
Using the oven
section.
position as recommended.
Improper shelf position See the
Broiling guide.
being used.
Food being cooked in a hot pan. Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
range. Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited for broiling. Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
range.
Aluminum foil used on the See the
Using the oven
section.
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.
Oven temperature too
Oven thermostat See the
Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do
hot or too cold
needs adjustment.
yourself!
section.
Oven control, clock and
Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
timer do not work
inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may be Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. See the
Using the clock and timer
section.
Oven will not self-clean
The oven temperature is too Allow the range to cool to room temperature and high to set a self-clean operation. reset the controls.
Oven controls improperly set. See the
Using the self-cleaning oven
section.
“Crackling” or
This is the sound of the metal This is normal.
“popping” sound
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
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 unlock
Oven not clean after a
Oven controls not properly set. See
Using the self-cleaning oven
section.
clean cycle
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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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
Oven makes
This is the sound of the This is normal.
clicking noise
heating element turning off and on during cooking functions.
“F—and a number or
You have a function error code. Touch the
CLEAR/OFF
pad.Put the oven back into
letter” flash in the display
operation.
If the function code repeats. •Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes
and then reconnect power. If the function error code repeats again, call for service.
Power outage
Power outage or surge. Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
it by pressing the
CLEAR/OFF
pad, setting the clock and
resetting any cooking function.
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GE Electric Range Warranty
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care
®
technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.
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.
Five Years A replacement glass cooktop
if it should crack due to thermal shock, discolor,
From the date of the
or crack at the rubber seal between the glass cooktop and the porcelain edge.
original purchase
It will also be replaced if the pattern wears off or if any of the radiant surface units burn out. During this additional
four-year limited warranty,
you will be
responsible for any labor or in-home service costs.
Service 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.
Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners
other than the recommended cleaning creams.
Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened
spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner’s Manual.
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 to personal
property 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
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Service Telephone Numbers.
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In-Home Repair Service
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
Special Needs Service
800.626.2000
800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.
Service Contracts
800-626-2224
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
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.
Service Satisfaction
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE:
First,
contact the people who serviced your appliance.
Next,
if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
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