GE JGBS16GEP5, JGBC16GEP5 Owner’s Manual
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Safety Bnstructions ..........................2-5
Operating Rnstructions, Tips
AIuminum Foil...................................5, 16, 19, 23
Features ....................................................................6, 7
Oven ............................................................t2-20
Baking ..............................................................15, I6
Broiling. Broiling Guide .......................19, 20
Clock and Timer ..................................11, 12
Control Settings ...................12, 15, 17, 19
Light; Bulb Replacement ....................14. 24
Preheating ........................................................ 15, !8
Roasting, Roasting Guide .....................!7, 18
Shelves ..........................................................13-15.23
Surface Cooking ...........................................8- t0
Control Settings ..............................................8
Electric Ignition .................................................8
Standing Piiot Models ..................................8
Problem Solver ............................................46
More questions ?,call
GEAnswerCenter_ 800.628,2000
Preparation ......................................29-45
Flame Size ........................................ t0, 34. 35, 46
Flooring Under the Range ..................................31
Installation Instructions ...........................29-45
Leveling .............................................................................40
Thermostat Adjustment ...........................................14
COnSMR'%er Services .....................47
Appliance Registration ............................................2
Model and Serial Number Location ...............2
Warranty ................................................ Back Cover
GEAppliances
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JGBSO4PR JGBSIBGEP
JGBSO4GER JGBSITGER
JGBSO4GPR JGBSIgGEP
JGBSO6ER JGSSOSGER
Continuous-C/eanMode/s:
JGBCI5GER JGBCIEGEP
JGBCITGER
HELP US HELP YOU
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.
Depending on your range, you'll
find the model and serial numbers
on a label on the front of the range,
behind the kick panel, storage
drawer or broiler drawer.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownelship
Registration Card that came
with your range, Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these number's in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning yore" range_
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
If you received
a damaged range...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
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 of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
To obtain service, see the Consumer
Services page in the back of this
book.
To obtain replacement pans, contact
GE/Hotpoint Service Centers.
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
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
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
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--Do not store or use gasoline or other * Immediately call your gas supplier from a
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
of this or any other appliance, instructions.
--WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS * If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
,' Do not try to light any appliance.
oDo not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
the fire department.
° Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before nshlg tiffs appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The CaliforniaSafe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances lcnown
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to
four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primmily
by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by
a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these
substances can be minimized by venting with an
open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
When You Get Your Range
. Have the installer show you the location of the
range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary.
• Have your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment
and service should be performed only by qualified
gas range installers or service technicians.
*Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or installer for the
type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used.
Your range can be converted for use with either
type of gas. See Installation Instructions,
*After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum
that cannot withstand such type of use. Never
install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.
Using Your Range
• Don't leave children alone or unattended where
a range is hot or in operation. They could be
seriously burned°
• Don't allow anyone to climb, stand or bang on
the door, storage or broiler drawer (on some
models) or range top. They could damage the range
and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
° 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.
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oPlug your range into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only. Do not remove the round grounding
prong from the plug, If in doubt aboutthe grounding
of the home electrical system, it is your personal
responsibility andobligationto have anungounded
outlet replaced with a properly grounded, three-
prong outlet in accordance with the National
Electrical Code. In Canada, the appliance must
be electrically grounded in accordance with the
Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use an
extension cord with this appliance.
*Be sure all packing materials are removed from
the range before operating itto prevent fire or
smoke damage should the pacldng materM ignite.
oLocate range out of Idtchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot
outage (on models with standing pilots) and
poor air circulation.
WARNING-Anranges can tip and injury
could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the
device to the wall. (See Installation
_:_ ange, attach an approved Anti-Tip
If you pul! the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged
when you push the range back against the wall.
° Let burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
°Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces
and may cause severe burns..
Instructions.) To check if the device is
installed and engaged properly, carefully
device should engage and prevent the
tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip
range from tipping over.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
oAlways turn surface burner to OFF before
removing cookware.
• Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
a flaming pan. Turn off burner, then smother
, flaming pan by covering pan
completely with welt-fitting lid, cookie
sheet orflat tray. Flaming grease outside
a pan can be put out by covering with
baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry
chemical orfoam-type fire extinguisher.
• Do not store flammable materials in an oven,
a range storage drawer or near a cooktop.
°Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
inthe vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
* When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°E This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be
safe to eat,
................... being fried at a high
flame setting.
*Never block the vents (air openings) of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that
are necessary for the range to operate properly
with correct combustion. Air openings are located
at the reax of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of
the oven door, and at the bottom of the range,
under the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler
drawer (depending on the model).
oDo not use a wok on models with sealed burners
if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed
over the burner grate to support the wok. This
ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the
burnei grate and burner head. Also, it may cause
the burner to work improperly. This may cause a
carbon monoxide level above that allowed by
current standards, resulting in a health hazard.
*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 sides
of pan.
Surface Cooking
*Always use the LITE position (on models with
electric igni'tion! or the HI .pos!a.'on (on models
with standing pilots) when lgmting top burners
and make sure the burners have ignited.
*Never leave surface burners unattended at
high flame settings. Boi!over causes smoking
nd greasy spiHovers that may catch on ftre.
. Adjust top burner flame size so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the cookware.
Excessive flame is hazardous.
*Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp
pot holders on hot Surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holders
come near open flames when
lifting cookware. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth in place
of a pot holder.
* To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition
of flammable materials, and spillage, turn
cookware handles toward the side or back of the
range without extending over adjacent burners,
. Use least possible amount of fat for effective
shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too
full of fat can cause spiltovers 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_
oAlways heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
* Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the
smoking point.
o Use proper pan size--Avoid pans that are
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having
fiat bottoms large enough to properly contain food
and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large
enough to cover burner grate, This will both save
cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations
of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left
on range can ignite, Use pans with handles that
can be easily grasped and remain cool,
oWhen using glass cookware, make sure it is
designed for'top-of-range cooking,
• Keep all plastics away from top burners.
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oDo not leave plastic
items on the
cooktop-- they may
melt if left too close to
the vent_
Vent appearance and
° Do not leave any
items on the eooktop. The hot air from the vent
may ignite flammable items and will increase
pressure in closed containers, which may cause
them to burst,
o To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are at
the OFF position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
*When flaming foods are under the hood, turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flames.
oIf range is located near a window, do not hang
long curtains that could blow over the top burners
and create a fire hazard,
° Don't heat unopened food containers in the
oven. Pressure could build up and the
container could burst, causing an injury.
o Don't use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven
except as described in tiffs book. Misuse could
iesult in a fire hazard or damage to the ranger
. When using cooking or roasting bags in oven,
follow the manufactuler's directions.
. Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
*Always remove broiler pan from oven as soon
as you finish broiling. Glease left in the pan can
catch fire if oven is used without removing the
grease from the bloiter pan.
° When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,
the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.
oMake sure broiler pan is in place correctly to
reduce the possibility of grease fires.
oWhen a pilot goes out (on a model with standing
pilots), you will detect a faint odor of gas as your
signal to relight the pilot° When retighting the
pilot, make sure burner controls are in the OFF
position, and follow instructions in the Surface
Cooking section to relighto
off you smell gas, and you have already made suse
pilots are lit (on some models), turn off the gas to
the range and call a qualified service technician.
Never use an open flame to locate a leak.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting
° Do not use oven for a storage area. Items
stored in the oven can ignite.
°Stand away from the range when opening the
door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that
escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.
*Keep oven free from grease buildup.
°Place oven shelves in desired position while
oven is cool.
oPulling out shelf to the shelf-stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest
position "R" is not designed to slide.
o If you should have a grease fire in the broiler
pan, turn off oven, and keep oven door' closed to
contain fire until it burns out.
Cleaning Your Range
• Clean only parts listed in this Use and
Care Guide.
° Keep range clean and free of accumulations of
grease or spillovers, which may ignite.
o Be careful when you clean the cooktop
because the area over the pilot (on some
models) will be hot.
If You Need Service
oRead "The Problem Solver" in the back of
this guide.
. Don't attempt to repair or replace any part of
your range unless it is specifically recommended
in this guide. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE
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Burner Head
Pan
(on some
models)
(OR some
models)
Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above.
Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features valies.) See page
1 Backguard (on some models)
2 Surface Burners, Drip Pans (on some models) and Grates 21, 22
.3 Oven Lamp On/Off Switch (on some models) 24
4 Clock and Timer (on some models) 11, 12
5 Oven Vent (located on cooktop on some models) 4, 5, t3, 28
6 Bake/Broil Switch (on some models) t2
7 Oven Conuol 12
8 Surface Burner Controls 8
9 Cooktop 23, 28
10 Broiler' Pan and Rack I9, 23
11 Oven Shelves (number of shelves varies) !.3-15, 23
t2 Oven Shelf Supports 13, 14
13 Air Vent in Oven Door (Iocated at top of Oven Door) 4, 28
!4 Broiler Drawer or Storage Diawer (depending on model) 27
25 Air Intake 4, 28
16 Model and Serial Numbers (located on front frame of range, 2, 3 t
behind either Br'oilel Drawer or Storage Drawer)
17 Removable Oven Door 25
18 Anti-Tip Device (Lower' right lear:corner on range back. 3, 30, 40
See Installation Instructions.)
19 Oven Bottom 23
20 Oven Interior Light (on some models) 14, 24
NOTE: All models have standard oven interiors, except for JGBC15GER, JGBC16GEP, and
JGBC17GER which have continuous-cleaning oven interiors. See Care and Cleaning for
instructions.
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SURFACE COOKING
Electric Ignition Models
Your surface burners are lighted by electliC ignition,
eliminating the need for' standing pilot lights with
constantly burning flames.
In case of a power failure, you can light the surface
burners on your range with a match° Hold a lighted
match to the burne_; then turn the knob to the LITE
position, Use extreme caution when lighting burners
this way.
Surface burners in use when an electxical power
failure occurs will continue to operate normally,
Standing Pilot Models
The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed.
When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners
sparlc Do not attempt to disassemble or clean
around any burner while another burner' is on,
An electric shock may result, which could cause
you to knock over hot cookware
The surface burners on these ranges have standing
pilots that must be lit initially,, To light them:
1. Be sure surface burner control knobs are in
the OFF positionr
2. Remove the grates and lift the cooktop up
(see the Lift-Up Cooktop section)°
3. Locate the two pilot
ports and light each
of them with a match,
Surface Burner Controls
Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are
marked as to which burners they control, The two
knobs on the left control the left front and left rear
burners, The two knobs on the right contro! the fight
front and right rear burners_
NOTE: If the pilot is too high or low, you can
adjust it, See the Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots
If Necessary section of the Installation Instructions,
4. Lower the cooktop Your' surface burners are now
ready for use,
5. Observe lighted burners. Compare the flames
to pictures in the Problem Solver: If any flame
is unsatisfactory, call for' service,
On ranges with sealed burners:
• The smaller burner (right rea_ position) will give
the best simmer results.
. The fight front burner is higher powered than the
others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker
(natural gas installations only),
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Before Lighting a Burner
o If drip pans are supplied with youi range, they should be used at all times
* Make sure both grates on one side of the range are in place before using
either burner.
To Light a Surface Burner
Electric Ignition Models:
Push the control knob in and
turn it to LITE. You will hear
a little "clicking" noise--the
sound of the electric spark
igniting the burner,.
After the burner ignites, turn the
knob to adjust the flame size,_
After Lighting a Burner
* Check to be su:e the burner you turned on is the one
you want to use.
o Do not operate a burner for an extended period
of time without cookware on the grate. The finish
on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb
the heat.
* Be sure the burners and grates aIe cool before you
place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or
other materials on them.
Standing Pilot Model:
Push control knob in and turn it to H! position_
The burner should light within a few seconds°
After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the
flame size,
Flame will be almost horizontal and will lift
slightly away from the burner when the burner
is first turned on. A blowing or hissing sound
may be heard for 30 to 60 seconds. This normal
sound is due to improved injection of gas and air
into the burner. Put a pan on the burner before lighting
it, or adjust the flame to match pan size as soon as
it lights, and the blowing or hissing sound will be
much tess noticeable.
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How to Select Flame Size
SURFACE COOI NG
(continued)
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.
The flame size on a gas burner should match the
cookware you are using.
FORS EHA L OOF
COOKWARE NEVER LET _:'_.
UP THE SIDES OF THE
COOKWARE Any flame larger than the bottom
of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat
the handle_
Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly and evenly°
Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use
saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking with
minimum amounts of water.
Cast-iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give
satisfactory results.
Enamelware: Under' some conditions, the enamel of'
some cookware may melt_ Follow cookwate
manufacturer's recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass: Theie ale two types of glass cookware--those
for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking
(saucepans, coffee and teapots)_ Glass conducts heat
very slowly.
When boiling, adjust the flame so the circle it makes
is about 1/2 inch smaller than the bottom of the
cookwme--no matter what the cookware is made of.
Foods cook just as quickly at a gentle boil as they do
at a furious, roiling boil. A high boil creates steam
and cooks away moisture, flavor and nutrition. Avoid
it except for the few cooking processes that need a
vigorous boil.
When frying or warming foods in stainless steel,
cast iron or enamelware, keep the flame down
lower_to about 1/2 the diameter of the pan.
When frying in glass or ceramic cookware, lower
the flame even more.
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either
surface or oven cooking° It conducts heat very
slowly and cools very slowly, Check cookware
manufacturer's directions to be sure it can be used
on gas ranges,
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating
properties and is usually combined with copper;
aluminum or' other' metals for improved heat
distribution° Combination metal skiIIets usually work
satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the
manufacturer recommends,
Wok Cooking
(on models with sealed burners)
*We recommend that you
use only a fiat-bottomed
wok. They are available at
yore local retail store..
*Do not use woks that have
suppott rings. Use of these
types of woks, with or
without the ring in place, _::_" "_
can be dangerous. Placing the
ring over' the burner grate may
cause the burner' to work improperly resulting in
carbon monoxide levels above allowable current
standards. This could be dangerous to your health.
Do not try to use such woks without the ring° You
couId be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
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Use of Stove Top Grills
(on models with sealed burners)
Do not use stove top grills
on your' sealed gas burners.
If you use the stove top
grill on the sealed gas
burner it will cause
incomplete combustion
and can result in exposure
to carbon monoxide Ievels
above allowable current standards.
This can be hazardous to your health°
CLOCK AND TIMER
Follow the directions below if your range has the
clock and timer shown at the right°
The electronic range clock and time_ allow you to set
the timer up to 9 hours and 45 minutes You have the
choice of having the timer show the time counting
down or the time of day, In either case, the timer will
signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that
the time is up_
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To Set the Clock
NOTE: When you first plug in the range or after
a power failure, the entire Clock/Timer display will
light up, After several seconds "12:00" will then flash
on the display,
1. Press the CLOCK pad, "12:00" stops flashing
and "SET TIME" flashes on the display,
2. Press and hold the UP or DOWN pad and the time
of day will change t0 minutes at a time, To change
the time by single minutes, give the pads short taps.
For example, to set the clock for 3:15, press and
hold the UP pad until "3:10" appeaIs, and then tap
the UP pad until "3:15" is displayed
3. Press the CLOCK pad and the clock will be set, If
you do not press the CLOCK pad, the clock will
automatically be set within one minute
To Set the Timer
la
Press the TIMER pad. ":00" appears on the display
and "SET TIMER" flashes,
2.
Use the UP and DOWN pads to set the timer:
Short taps on the IJP or DOWN pad change the
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t:mer s setting, one minute at a time. Pressing and
continuing to hold the UP pad increases the setting
five minutes at a time until one hour ("1:00") is
displayed, After one hour is displayed, pressing
and holding the UP pad increases the setting
15 minutes at a time (Short taps on the UP and
DOWN pads will always change the setting by
1-minute increments.) The timer can be set for a
maximum of 9 hours and 45 minutes°
3. To start the timer, press the TIMER pad.
If the TIMER pad is not pressed, the timer wil!
automatically staxt after a few seconds_
As the timer counts down, a single beep will
indicate when one minute is left_ After this beep,
the display will count down in seconds, When the
timer reaches ":00" you will hem" three sets of' three
short beeps, and then a single beep every 10 seconds
for 10 minutes or until you press any of the
Clock/Timer pads
To Change or Cancel the Timer Setting
When the timer is counting down, use the UP and DOWN pad to change
the remaining time, or press the TIMER pad to cancel the timer function,
The timer function cannot be cancelled until "SET TIMER" stops flashing
and "TIMER" appears on the display,
To Display the Time of Day While the Timer is Operating
Pressing the CLOCK pad while the timer is operating will not interfere
with the timer's operation; the display wi!l change to show the time of day,
but the timer' will continue to count clown and will still signal when time
is up, Simply press the TIMER pad again to change the display back to
show the timer function,
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Clock
CLOCK AND
(continued)
Follow these directions if your range has the clock and timer shown at
the right. To set the clock, push in the knob and mm it to the right, Let the
knob out when the clock hands reach the correct time Continue turning the
knob to OFF.
Timer
The Timer has been combined with the range clock,
Use it to time all your precise cooking operations°
You'll recognize the Timer as the pointer that is
different in color than the clock hands,,
Minutes are maxked up to 30, and hours are mmked
up to 4 on the center of the clock.
To set the Timer, turn the knob to the left--without
pushing in--until the pointer reaches the number of
minutes or hours you want to time.
At the end of the set time, a buzzer sounds to tell
you time is up. Tmn the knob---without pushing
in--until the pointer ieaches OFF and the buzzer stops,
USING YOUR OVEN
Before Using Your Oven
Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing
and replacing the shelves while the oven is cooto Read the information and
tips on the following pages. Keep this book handy where you can r'efer to it,
especially during the fh'st weeks of using your new range.
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Oven Control
Your oven is controlled either by a single OVEN
CONTROL knob or by a BAKE/BROIL switch and
an OVEN CONTROL knob.
It will normally take 30-90 seconds before the flame
comes on. After the oven reaches the selected
temperature, the oven burner cycles--off completely,
then on with a full flame--to maintain the selected
temperature.
Electric Ignition Models
The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by
electric ignition.
To light either burner, turn the OVEN CONTROL
knob to the desired temperature, The burner should
ignite within 30-90 seconds,
After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the
oven burner cycles--off completely, then on with a
full flame--to keep the oven temperature controlled,
If your range is equipped with a separate
BAK3EiBROIL switch:
Turn switch to BAKE for all normal oven
operations--for example, for cooking roasts or'
casseroles. Only the bottom oven burner operates
when the BAKE setting is selected.
Use the BROIL setting for broiling. Only the top oven
burner operates when the BROIL setting is selected_
Power Outage
CAUTION: DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO
OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN
DURING AN ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE
The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power'
failure Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot.
If' the oven is in use when a power faitme occurs, the
oven burner shuts off and cannot be re-lit until power
is iestoredo
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Standing Pilot Models
These ranges have standing pilots that must be
lit initially.
To light the oven pilot:
1. Be sure the OVEN CONTROL knob is in the OFF
position
2. Open the broiler door and remove the broiler' pan
and rack, This will make it easier' for you to teach
inside the broiler compmtment
Oven Vents
The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear
of the cooktop., See Features section. Do not block
these openings when cooking in the oven--it is
important that the flow of hot air from the oven and
fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted.
. The vent openings and
nearby surfaces may
become hot. Do not
touch them.
• Do not leave plastic
items on the cooktop--
they may melt if left too
close to the vent.
Vent appearance and Iocatton vary
3. Find the oven pilot port at the /11
back of the broiler
compartment. The long tube,
running from front to back, is
the oven burner The pilot port _._
is at the back about one inch _l_
below the burner.
4. Using a long match or match
holder, reach in and light the oven pilot,,
o Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may
become hot if left too close to the vent.
- Metal items will become very hot if they are left
on the cooktop and could cause burns.
oDo not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air
from the vent may ignite flammable items and will
increase pressure in closed containers, which may
cause them to burst°
Oven Shelves
The shelves are
designed with
stop-locks so
when placed
correctly on the
shelf supports,
they will stop
before coming
completely out of
the oven and wilt
not tilt when you
are removing food from them 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,
To remove a
shelf from the
oven, pull it
toward you, tilt
front end upward
and pull shelf out,
To replace, place
shelf on shelf
support with stop- "--
locks (curved
extension of
shelf) facing up and toward rear' of oven, Tilt up front
and push shelf toward back of' oven until it goes past
"stop" on oven wall. Then lower front of shelf and
push it all the way back.
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USING YOUR OVEN
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Shelf Positions Oven Moisture
The oven has five shelf
snpports for normal
baking and roasting
identified in this
illustration as A
(bottom), B, C, D and E
(top). It also has a
special low shelf
position (R) for roasting _
extra large items, such "-.. ]
as a large turkey--the
shelf is not designed to slide out at this positiom Shelf
positions for' cooking are suggested on Baking and
Roasting pages_
Oven Temperature Adjustment
The temperature selected on the thermostat dial
determines the average of the maximum and minimum
temperatures reached during the cycling of the oven
brunet. The thermostat control in your new oven has
been carefully designed and manufactured to provide
accurate temperatures. If your new oven is replacing
one you have used for' several years, you may notice
a difference in the degee of browning or the length of
time required when using your' favorite recipes. This
is because oven temperature controls have a tendency
to "drift" over a period of years.
Before attempting to have the temperature of your
new oven changed, be sure you have carefully
followed the baking time and temperature
recommended by the recipe. Then, after you have used
the oven a few times and you feel the oven is too hot or
too cool, there is a simple adjustment you can make
yourself on the OVEN CONTROL knob.
As your oven heats up, the temperature change of the
air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on
the door glass° These droplets are harmless and will
evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.
Oven Light (on somemodels)
The oven light comes on automatically when the door
is opened. Some models have a switch on the lower
control pane! that allows you to turn the light on or off
when the door' is closed.
Pull the knob off the range and look at the back side°
To make adjustment, loosen (approximately one turn),
but do not completely remove, the two screws on the
back of the knob, With the back of the knob facing
you, hold the outer edge of the knob with one hand
and mm the front of the knob with the other hand°
To raise the oven temperature, move the top screw
toward the righL You'll hear a click for each notch
you move the knob, To lower' the temperature, move
the top screw toward the left. Each click will change
the oven temperature approximately 10°E (Range is
plus or minus 60°Y from the arrow°)
We suggest that you make the adjustment one click
from the original setting and check oven performance
before making any additional adjustments.
After the adjustment is made, retighten screws so they
are snug, but be careful not to overtighten. Reinstall
knob on range and check performance.
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How To Set Your Range For Baking
1. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
conect position before you turn the oven on
2. Close oven door, If yore model has a separate
BAKE/BROIL switch, turn it to BAKE. Turn
OVEN CONTROL knob to desired temperature.
Oven Shelves
BAKING
3. Check food for doneness at minimum time on
recipe, Cook longer if necessary, Turn OVEN
CONTROL knob to OFF and remove food.
For best baking results, follow these suggestions:
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
the second or thiid shelf from the bottom See the
chaxt 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,
Preheating is necessaiy 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 pieheated place the food
in the oven as quickly as possible to p_event heat
from escaping_
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Type of Food
Angel food cake
Biscuits or muffins
Cookies or cupcakes
Brownies
Layer cakes
Bundt or pound cakes
Pies or pie shells
Frozen pies
Casseroles
Roasting
Shelf Position
A
B orC
BorC
B orC
B orC
A orB
B orC
A (on coolde sheet)
B orC
AorB
Pan Placement
For even cooking and proper browning, the_e 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 t to 1½ inch space between pans as well
as from the back of the oven. the door and the sides
If you use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not
directly above the other.
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