GE JGBS80BELBB, JGBS80DEM, JGBS80SEMSS, JGBS80SELSS, JGBS80DEMBB Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions
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Safety Instructions . . . . . .2–7
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–17
Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . . .15
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Oven Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Thermostat Adjustment . . . . . .18
Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Compartment . . . . . . . . .27
Broiler Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Burner Assemblies . . . . . . . .23, 24
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Control Panel and Knobs . . . . . .28
Cooktop Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Lift-off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Oven Light Replacement . . . . . .27
Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . .25
Installation
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .29–41
Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 41
Assembling
Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Checking Burner Ignition . . . . . .39
Connecting the Range
to Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34–36
Dimensions and
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Electrical Connections . . . . .37, 38
Leveling the Range . . . . . . . . . . .40
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Model and Serial Number
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Troubleshooting Tips . .42, 43
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Consumer Support
Consumer
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Product Registration . . . . . . .45, 46
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #________________________
Serial # ________________________
You can find them on a label on the
front of the range behind the kick
panel or broiler compartment.
Ranges
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—
WHAT TO DO IF YOU
SMELL GAS
■ Do not try to light any appliance.
■ Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your
building.
■ Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
■ If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information
in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury
or death.
WARNING!
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
■ ALL RANGES CAN TIP
■ INJURY TO PERSONS
COULD RESULT
■ INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED WITH
RANGE
■ SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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, attach it to the wall by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied.
If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-Tip
device WB2X7909.
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip
device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.
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.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
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WARNING!
Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-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.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other service
should be referred to a qualified technician.
■ Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only. Do not remove the round
grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt
about the grounding of the home electrical
system, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have an ungrounded outlet
replaced with a properly grounded,
three-prong outlet in accordance with
the National Electrical Code. Do not use
an extension cord with this appliance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 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 primarily 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.
■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air
circulation.
■ Be sure all packaging materials are removed
from the range before operating it to prevent
fire or smoke damage should the packaging
material ignite.
■ 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 the Installation
of the range section.
■
WARNING: These adjustments must
be made by a qualified service technician
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and all codes and requirements of
the authority having jurisdiction. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury or property damage. The
qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.
■ 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.
■ Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.
■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the oven door, broiler compartment or
cooktop. 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.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.
■ Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
range. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with flame or hot oven
surfaces and may cause severe burns.
■ Do not store flammable materials in an oven,
a range broiler, behind the kick panel or near
a cooktop.
■ Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
■ 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 burner
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 control to off or by using a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
■ Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
■ 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 rear of the cooktop, at the
top and bottom of the oven door, and at the
bottom of the range under the broiler
compartment or kick panel.
■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can
lead to broken or shattered glass.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING:
NEVER use this
appliance as a space heater to heat or
warm the room. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the oven.
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■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in the oven can ignite.
■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
■ Place the oven shelves in the desired position
while the oven is cool.
■ 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. The lowest
position is not designed to slide.
■ Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
■ Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the
oven except as described in this manual.
Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage
to the range.
■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
■ Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
■ Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
■ Always remove any broiler pan from the range
as soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the
pan can catch fire if oven is used without
removing the grease from the broiler pan.
■ When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,
the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.
■ Make sure a broiler pan is in place correctly to
reduce the possibility of grease fires.
■ If you should have a grease fire in the broiler
pan, turn off the oven control, and keep
the broiler compartment and oven door closed
to contain fire until it burns out .
■ For safety and proper cooking performance,
always bake and broil with the oven door
closed.
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.
OVEN
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.
WARNING: NEVER cover
any slots, holes or passages in the oven
bottom or cover an entire shelf with
materials such as aluminum foil. Doing
so blocks air flow through the oven and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SURFACE BURNERS
Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough
to contain the food properly. 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.
■ Always use the Lite position when igniting the
top burners and make sure the burners have
ignited.
■ Never leave the surface burners unattended at
high flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
■ Adjust the 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.
■ When using glass cookware, make sure it
is designed for top-of-range cooking.
■ 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.
■ Carefully watch foods being fried at a high
flame setting.
■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
■ Do 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.
■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used in
frying, stir together before heating or as fats
melt slowly.
■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the
smoking point.
■ Use the least possible amount of fat for
effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the
pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when
food is added.
■ Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do
flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
■ Do not use a wok on the cooking surface
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 burner 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.
WARNING!
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the griddle.
Misuse could result in a fire hazard.
■ Never leave the kitchen while using the griddle.
■ 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.
■ Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
■ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left too close to the vent.
■ Keep all plastics away from the surface
burners.
■ To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are at
the Off position and all grates and the griddle
are cool before attempting to remove them.
■ If range is located near a window, do not hang
long curtains that could blow over the surface
burners and create a fire hazard.
■ If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range
and call a qualified service technician. Never
use an open flame to locate a leak.
■ Always turn the surface burner controls off
before removing cookware or the griddle.
■ Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can
lead to damage and improper operation of the
range.
■ Do not place or store items that can melt or
catch fire on the grates, even when the
cooktop is not being used.
■ Keep range clean and free of accumulations of
grease or spillovers, which may ignite.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
Make sure all the surface burners are placed
in their respective positions.
Push the control knob in and turn it to the
Lite position.
You will hear a little clicking noise—the sound
of the electric spark igniting the burner.
Turn the knob to adjust the flame size. If the
knob stays at Lite, it will continue to click.
When one burner is turned to Lite, all the
burners spark. 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.
Push the control knob in and turn it
to the LITE position.
Using the gas surface burners.
Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner
■ Make sure all burners are in place.
■ Make sure all grates (and the center
griddle, if it is going to be used) on the
range are properly placed before using any
burner.
■ Do not operate the 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, griddle and grates are
cool before you place your hand, a pot
holder, cleaning cloths or other materials
on them.
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 control the right front and right
rear burners. The center left knob controls the
center oval burner.
Medium Small
Large Extra
Large
Sealed Gas Burners
Your gas range cooktop has five sealed
gas burners. They offer convenience,
cleanability and flexibility to be used
in a wide range of cooking applications.
The smallest burner in the right rear position
is the simmer burner. This burner can be
turned down to a very low simmer setting. It
provides precise cooking performance for
delicate foods such as sauces or foods that
require low heat for a long cooking time.
The medium (left rear) and large (left front)
burners are the primary burners
for most cooking. These general-purpose
burners can be turned down from Hi to Lo to
suit a wide range of cooking needs.
The extra large burner (right front) is the
maximum output burner. Like the other four
burners, it can be turned down from Hi to Lo
for a wide range of cooking applications;
however, this burner is designed to quickly
bring large amounts of liquid to a boil. It has
a special Power Boil™setting designed to be
used with cookware 10 inches or larger in
diameter.
The center oval burner (on some models) is
for large pots/pans or for use with the griddle.
Center
(oval)
(on some
models)
Extra-large burner only
In case of a power failure, you can light
the gas surface burners on your range with a
match. Hold a lit match to the burner, then
push in and turn the control knob to the Lite
position. Use extreme caution when lighting
burners this way.
Surface burners in use when an electrical
power failure occurs will continue to operate
normally.
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Use a flat-bottomed wok.
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 tightfitting 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
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations
for cooking methods.
Glass: There are 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.
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 skillets usually work satisfactorily if
they are used with medium heat as the
manufacturer recommends.
Stove Top Grills
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 levels above allowable
standards.
This can be hazardous to your health.
Wok This Way
We recommend that you use a 14 ″ or smaller
flat-bottomed wok. Make sure the wok bottom
sits flat on the grate. They are available at
your local retail store.
Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used.
Do not use a flat-bottomed wok on a support
ring. Placing the ring over the burner or grate
may cause the burner to work improperly,
resulting in carbon monoxide levels above
allowable standards. This could be dangerous
to your health.
In Case of Power Failure
How to Select Flame Size
For safe handling of cookware, never let the
flames extend up the sides of the cookware.
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce
heat. When fast heating is desired, the flame
size on a gas burner should match the
cookware you are using.
Flames larger than the bottom of the
cookware will not result in faster heating
of the cookware and could be hazardous.
Use only large oval pots/pans, round
pots/pans 12″ or greater in diameter or
the griddle on the center burner.
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Your non-stick coated griddle provides
an extra-large cooking surface for meats,
pancakes or other food usually prepared
in a frying pan or skillet.
NOTE: Your griddle will discolor over time as it
becomes seasoned with use.
How to Insert the Griddle
Place the “U” locks onto the center
fingers on the center grate.
Using the griddle.
CAUTION:Place and remove
the griddle only when all grates and
griddle are cool and all surface units are
turned OFF.
The griddle can only be used with the center
burner and must be locked into place on the
center grate.
Place the “U” locks on the underside of
the griddle over the center fingers of the
center grate.
Move the griddle back-and-forth to make
sure it is locked in place
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“U” locks
Underside of griddle
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Most griddled foods require cooking
on a preheated surface. Preheat griddle
according to the guide below, then switch to
the desired cook setting.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
■ Avoid cooking extremely greasy foods and
be careful of grease spill-over while cooking.
■ Do not use oil on the griddle for extended
lengths of time. Permanent staining and/or
craze lines on the surface could result.
■ Do not cook milk products (such as french
toast) on the griddle. Permanent staining
and/or craze lines on the surface could
result.
■ Never place or store any items on the
griddle, even when it is not in use. The
griddle can become heated when using the
surrounding burners.
■ Do not overheat the griddle. Leaving the
griddle burner on at Hi for an extended
amount of time without food can damage
the non-stick coating.
Using the Griddle
Type of Food Preheat Maximum Quantity
Conditions Recommended
Warming none 7 stacked
Tortillas
Pancakes 7 (MED-HI) 6
3 minutes
Hamburgers Medium for 4 – flattened out
5 minutes
Fried Eggs Medium for 4
5 minutes
Bacon High for 4
5 minutes
Breakfast None–no oil 13
Sausage Links
Hot Sandwiches High for 6 4
(such as minutes then
Grilled Cheese) Medium for
4 minutes
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Bake/Temp Recall Pad
Touch this pad to select the bake function.
Bake Light
Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the
oven temperature at this point. Glows when the
oven is in bake mode.
Start/On Pad
Must be touched to start any cooking function.
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake or broil mode
and the times set for the timer. The display will
show PRE while preheating. When the oven
reaches the selected temperature, the oven
control will beep and the display will show the
oven temperature.
If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and
the oven control signals, this indicates a function error
code.
The time of day will flash in the display when there has
been a power outage. Reset the clock.
Touch the Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool for
one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the
function error code repeats, disconnect the power to
the range and call for service.
Kitchen Timer On/Off Pad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature. Then
press the + and – pads to adjust the timer.
Kitchen Timer Light
Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the
set time at this point. Glows when the timer has
been activated. Flashes again when the time has
run out until the control is reset.
Clock Pad
To set the clock, press this pad twice and then
press the + and – pads. The time of day will
flash in the display when the oven is first
turned on.
Oven Light Pad
Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off.
– Pad
Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or
temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold
the pad to decrease the time or temperature by
larger amounts.
+ Pad
Short taps to this pad will increase the time or
temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold
the pad to increase the time or temperature by
larger amounts.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Using the oven controls.
Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
(on some models)
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Clear/Off Pad
Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations
except the clock and timer.
Broil Hi/Lo Pad
Touch this pad to select the broil function.
Broil Light
Flashes while in edit mode—you can switch from
Hi to Lo Broil at this point. Glows when the oven
is in broil mode.
Indicator Lights (on some pads)
Edit mode lasts several seconds after the last
pad press.
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To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Oven Vent
Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear
of the range. Do not block these ducts when
cooking in the oven—it is important that the
flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air
to the oven burner be uninterrupted. Avoid
touching the vent openings or nearby
surfaces during oven or broiler operation—
they may become hot.
■ Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop
may become hot if left too close to the vent.
■ Do not leave plastic or flammable items on
the cooktop—they may melt or ignite if left
too close to the vent.
■ Do not leave closed containers on the
cooktop. The pressure in closed containers
may increase, which may cause them to
burst.
■ Metal items will become very hot if they are
left on the cooktop, and could cause burns.
Plastic items on the cooktop may
melt if left too close to the vent.
Vent appearance and location vary.
Using the oven.
Before you begin…
The shelves have stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the shelf supports
(A through E), 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
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
front and push the shelf in.
NOTE: The shelf is not designed to slide out at
the special low shelf (R) position.
The oven has 5 shelf positions.
It also has a special low shelf
position (R) for extra large items,
such as a large turkey.
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 failure
occurs, the oven burner shuts off and cannot
be re-lit until power is restored. This is
because the flow of gas is automatically
stopped and will not resume when power
is restored until the glow bar has reached
operating temperature.
Oven Light
Touch the Oven Light pad on the upper
control panel to turn the light on or off.
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Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct
temperature. Preheating is necessary for
good results when baking cakes, cookies,
pastry and breads.
For ovens without a preheat indicator light or
tone, preheat 10 minutes.
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 11⁄2″
between pans, from the front, back and sides
of the wall.
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How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Your oven is not designed for open-door
cooking.
Touch the Bake pad.
Touch the + or – pads until the desired
temperature is displayed.
Touch the Start/On pad.
The oven will start automatically. The display
will show PRE while preheating. When the
oven reaches the selected temperature, the
oven control will beep several times and the
display will show the oven temperature.
To change the oven temperature during Bake
cycle, touch the Bake pad and then the + or –
pads to get the new temperature.
Check food for doneness at minimum
time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
Touch the Clear/Off pad when baking is
finished and then remove the food from
the oven.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) B or C
Angel food cake, B
bundt or pound cakes
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies
Casseroles B or C
Roasting R or A
Oven Moisture
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.
The oven has a special low shelf (R)
position just above the oven
bottom. Use it when extra cooking
space is needed, for example, when
cooking a large turkey. The shelf is
not designed to slide out at this
position.
Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of
the oven.
Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum
foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and
result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a
spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several
inches below the food.
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Using the oven.
Broiling
Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from
above the food. Most fish and tender cuts of
meat can be broiled. Follow these directions
to keep spattering and smoking to a
minimum.
Your range has a compartment below the
oven for broiling.
Both the oven and broiler compartment
doors must be CLOSED during broiling.
Turn most foods once during cooking (the
exception is thin fillets of fish; oil one side,
place that side down on broiler grid and cook
without turning until done). Time foods for
about one-half the total cooking time, turn
food, then continue to cook to preferred
doneness.
You can change the distance of the food
from the heat source by positioning a
broiler pan and grid on one of three shelf
positions in the broiler compartment—A
(bottom of broiler compartment), B
(middle) and C (top).
Preheating the broiler or oven is not
necessary and can produce poor results.
If meat has fat or gristle around the edge,
cut vertical slashes through both about
2″ apart. If desired, the fat may be
trimmed, leaving a layer about 1/8″ thick.
Arrange the food on the grid and position
the broiler pan on the appropriate shelf in
the oven or broiling compartment.
Placing food closer to the flame
increases exterior browning of the food,
but also increases spattering and the
possibility of fats and meat juices
igniting.
Close the oven and broiler compartment
door.
Touch the Broil Hi/Lo pad once for
Hi Broil.
To change to Lo Broil, touch the
Broil Hi/Lo pad again.
Use Lo Broil to cook foods such as
poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly
without over-browning them.
Touch the Start/On pad.
When broiling is finished, touch the
Clear/Off pad.
Remove the broiler pan from the broiler
compartment and serve the food
immediately. Leave the pan outside the
range to cool.
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The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature and
your preference of doneness
will affect broiling times. This
guide is based on meats at
refrigerator temperature.
†The U.S. Department of Agriculture
says “Rare beef is popular, but you
should know that cooking it to only
140°F means some food poisoning
organisms may survive.” (Source:
Safe Food Book, Y
our Kitchen
Guide
, USDA Rev. June 1985.)
Broiling Guide
The oven and broiler compartment doors
must be closed during broiling.
■ Always use a broiler pan and grid. It is
designed to minimize smoking and
spattering by trapping juices in the
shielded lower part of the pan.
■ For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly
around the outside edges of the meat. To
slash, cut crosswise through the outer fat
surface just to the edge of the meat. Use
tongs to turn the meat over to prevent
piercing the meat and losing juices.
■ If desired, marinate meats or chicken
before broiling. Or brush with barbecue
sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only.
■ When arranging the food on the pan, do
not let fatty edges hang over the sides
because dripping fat could soil the oven.
■ The broiler compartment does not need to
be preheated. However, for very thin foods,
or to increase browning, preheat if desired.
■ Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning
the shelf at the next lowest shelf position
and increasing the cooking time given in
this guide 11⁄2 times per side.
The oven has 5 shelf positions.
*See illustration for description of shelf positions.
Quantity and/ Shelf* First Side Second Side
Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Bacon 1/2 lb. C 4 3 Arrange in single layer.
(about 8 thin slices)
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7–10 Space evenly. Up to
Well Done 1/2 to 3/4″ thick 8 patties take about
the same time.
Beef Steaks
Rare
†
1″ thick C 9 7 Steaks less than 1″ thick
Medium 1 to 11⁄2
lbs. C 12 5–6 cook thro ugh before
Well Done B 13 8–9 browning. Pan frying is
recommended.
Rare
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11⁄2″ thick C 10 6–7 Slash fat.
Medium 2 to 21⁄2
lbs. C 12–15 10–12
Well Done B 25 16–18
Chicken 1 whole B 30–35 15 Brush each side with
2 to 21⁄2 lbs., melted butter. Broil
split lengthwise skin-side-down first.
4 bone-in breasts B 25–30 10–15
Lobster Tails 2–4 A 13–16 Do not Cut through back of
6 to 8 oz. each turn shell. Spread open. Brush
over. with melted butter before
broiling and after half
of broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1 lb. fillets C 5 5 Handle and turn very
1/4 to 1/2″ thick carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking, if
desired. Preheat broiler
to increase browning.
Ham Slices 1″ thick B 8 8
(precooked) 1/2″ thick B 6 6
Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) B 10 4–5 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. B 13 9–12
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1″ thick) about B 8 4–7 Slash fat.
Well Done 10 to 12 oz. B 10 10
Medium 2 (11⁄2″ thick) B 10 4–6
Well Done about 1 lb. B 17 12–14
Wieners
Similar Precooked
1 lb. pkg. (10) C 6 1–2 If desired, split sausages
Sausages, in half lengthwise; cut
Bratwurst into 5- to 6-inch pieces.
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Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to
become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat
yourself.
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling temperature.
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.
The type of margarine will affect baking performance!
To Adjust the Thermostat
Touch the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads at
the same time for 2 seconds until the
display shows SF.
Touch the Bake pad. A two digit number
shows in the display.
The oven temperature can be adjusted
up to (+) 35°F hotter or (–) 35°F cooler.
Touch the + pad to increase the
temperature in 1 degree increments.
Touch the – pad to decrease the
temperature in 1 degree increments.
When you have made the adjustment,
touch the Start/On pad to go back to
the time of day display. Use your oven
as you would normally.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect broiling
temperatures. It will be retained in memory
after a power failure.
If a flashing time is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock.
To reset the clock, touch the Clock pad. Enter
the correct time of day by touching the + or –
pads. Touch the Start/On pad.
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Not all features are on all models.
To Set the Timer
The timer does not control oven operations.
The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours
and 59 minutes.
Touch the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad.
Touch the + or – pads until the amount
of time you want shows in the display.
The maximum time that can be entered
in minutes is 59. Times more than
59 minutes should be changed to
hours and minutes.
If you make a mistake, touch the Kitchen
Timer On/Off pad and begin again.
Touch the Start/On pad. The time will
start counting down, although the
display does not change until one
minute has passed.
When the timer reaches :00, the control
will beep 3 times followed by one beep
every 6 seconds until the Kitchen Timer
On/Off pad is touched.
The timer is a minute timer only.
The Clear/Off pad does not affect
the timer.
Using the clock and timer.
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To Set the Clock
Touch the Clock pad twice.
Touch the + or – pads.
If the + or – pads are not touched within one
minute after you touch the Clock pad, the
display reverts to the original setting. If this
happens, touch the Clock pad twice and
reenter the time of day.
Touch the Start/On pad until the time of
day shows in the display. This enters the
time and starts the clock.
To check the time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply touch the
Clock pad. The time of day shows until
another pad is touched.
Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.
To Turn Off the Clock Display
If you have several clocks in your kitchen,
you may wish to turn off the time of day
clock display on your range.
Touch the Clock pad once to turn off the
time of day display. Although you will
not be able to see it, the clock maintains
the correct time of day.
Touch the Clock pad twice to recall the
clock display.
To Reset the Timer
If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by touching
the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad, then touch the
+ or – pads until the time you want appears
in the display.
If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock is in the display), recall the remaining
time by touching the Kitchen Timer On/Off
pad and then touching the + or – pads to
enter the new time you want.
To Cancel the Timer
Touch the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad twice.
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Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and
how you may activate them.
The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the
control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
When the display shows your choice, touch the Start/On pad. The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure.
NOTE: The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features, but they are addressed
separately in their own sections.
Special features of your oven control.
12 Hour Shut-Off
With this feature, should you forget and leave
the oven on, the control will automatically turn
off the oven after 12 hours during baking
functions or after 3 hours during a broil
function.
If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow the
steps below.
Touch the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads at
the same time for 3 seconds until the
display shows SF.
Touch the Clock pad. The display will
show On (12 hour shut-off). Touch the
Clock pad repeatedly until the display
shows Off (no shut-off).
Touch the Start/On pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control set in
this special features mode.
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The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling.
NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the
door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch
on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.
Using the Sabbath Feature.
(on some models)
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)
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NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,
practice using regular baking (non-Sabbath) before
entering Sabbath mode.
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day
and the oven is off.
Touch and hold both the Bake and
Broil Hi/Lo pads, at the same time,
until the display shows SF.
Tap the Clock pad until SAb appears in
the display.
Touch the Start/On pad and ⊃ will appear
in the display.
Touch the Bake pad. No signal will be given.
The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350°. Tap the +
or – pads to increase or decrease the
temperature in 25° increments. The
temperature can be set between 170° and
550°. No signal or temperature will be given.
Touch the Start/On pad.
After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, ⊃
will appear in the display indicating that the
oven is
baking/roasting.
If ⊃ doesn’t appear
in the display, start again at Step 4.
To adjust the oven temperature, touch the Bake
pad and tap the + or – pads to increase or
decrease the temperature in 25° increments.
Touch the Start/On pad.
NOTE: The Clear/Off pad is active during the
Sabbath feature.
⊃
⊃
When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows ⊃ the oven is
baking/roasting.
⊃
How to Exit the Sabbath Feature
Touch the Clear/Off pad.
If the oven is cooking, wait for a random
delay period of approximately 30 seconds to
1 minute, until only ⊃ is in the display.
Touch and hold both the Bake and
Broil Hi/Lo pads, at the same time,
until the display shows SF.
Tap the Clock pad until On or Off appears in
the display. On indicates that the oven will
automatically turn off after 12 hours. Off
indicates that the oven will not automatically
turn off. See the Special Features section for
an explanation of the 12 Hour Shut-Off
feature.
Touch the Start/On pad.
NOTE: If a power outage occurred while the oven
was in Sabbath, the oven will automatically turn off
and stay off even when the power returns. The
oven control must be reset.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
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.
Griddle
NOTES:
■ The griddle is to be used on the center
burner grate only.
■ Do not clean the griddle in a dishwasher.
Thoroughly clean the griddle of grease and
food particles, using a square-edged spatula,
while it is still hot.
Wipe the griddle with a dry, heavy, coarse
cloth to remove any remaining residue and
food particles.
Wash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.
Once the griddle has cooled, rub the surface
lightly with vegetable oil. Do not use corn oil
or cooking sprays as they get sticky.
If the griddle is cleaned with anything other
than a dry, heavy, coarse cloth, it will need to
be reseasoned.
Never flood the hot griddle with cold water.
This could cause the griddle to crack or warp.
As the griddle is used and seasoned, it may
change color over time.
Griddle Precautions:
■ If something has spilled under the griddle, it
should be cleaned up as soon as possible to
prevent “baked on” food soil.
■ Do not allow grease to accumulate under
the griddle as it can be a fire hazard. Clean
under the griddle as soon as it is cool. Clean
with hot soapy water.
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The electrode of the spark igniter is
exposed when the burner head is
removed. When one burner is turned to
Lite, all the burners spark. 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.
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Burner Assemblies
Turn all controls OFF before removing the
burner parts.
The burner grates, caps, burner heads and
griddle can be lifted off, making them easy to
clean. The electrodes are not removable.
CAUTION: Do not operate the
cooktop without all burner parts and grates
in place.
Burner cap
Burner head
Side
Grate
Electrode
Burner
head
and cap
assembly
Center
Grate
Electrode
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Burner Caps and Heads
Burner caps
Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot,
soapy water and rinse with clean water. You
may scour with a plastic scouring pad to
remove burned-on food particles.
Burner heads
For proper ignition, make sure the small hole
in the section that fits over the electrode is
kept open. A sewing needle or wire twist-tie
works well to unclog it.
The slits in the burner heads must be kept
clean at all times for an even, unhampered
flame.
Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes will
not allow the burner to operate properly.
Any spill on or around an electrode must be
carefully cleaned. Take care to not hit an
electrode with anything hard or it could
be damaged.
You should clean the burner caps and
burner heads routinely, especially after bad
spillovers, which could clog the openings
in the burner heads. Lift off when cool.
To remove burned-on food, soak the burner
heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent
and hot water for 20–30 minutes. For more
stubborn stains, use a toothbrush.
NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring
powders to clean the burners.
After cleaning
Before putting the burner caps and heads
back, shake out excess water and then dry
them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven
for 30 minutes.
Replacement
Replace the burner heads and caps. Make
sure that the heads and caps are replaced in
the correct location. There is one oval (center)
head and cap assembly and four side heads
and caps.
Make sure the slot in the burner head is
positioned over the electrode.
Make sure that the heads and caps are
replaced in the correct locations.
Medium
burner head
and cap
Front of range
Large burner
head and
cap
Small burner
head and
cap
Extra large
burner head
and cap
Use a sewing needle or twist-tie
to unclog the small hole in the
burner head.
Oval head and cap
assembly
Slot
Electrode
Slot
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Burner Grates
Lift out when cool. First remove the center
grate and then the side grates. Grates should
be washed regularly and, of course, after
spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water
and rinse with clean water. After cleaning, dry
them thoroughly by putting them in a warm
oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates
back on the range while they are wet. When
replacing the grates, be sure they are
positioned securely over the burners.
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.
To replace the grates:
Place the side grates in position on the
cooktop.
Place the center grate on the cooktop,
making sure the locking feet hook over
the side grates.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates
in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup ammonia
and let them soak several hours or overnight.
Wash, rinse well and dry.
Although they are durable, the grates
will gradually lose their shine, regardless
of the best care you can give them. This
is due to their continual exposure to high
temperatures. You will notice this sooner
with lighter color grates.
Cooktop Surface
To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel
surface of the cooktop and to prevent it
from becoming dull, clean up spills right
away. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes,
sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with
high sugar content could cause a dull spot
if allowed to set.
When the surface has cooled, wash and
rinse. For other spills such as fat spatterings,
etc., wash with soap and water once the
surface has cooled. Then rinse and polish
with a dry cloth.
NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the
cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the range.
NOTE: Do not store flammable materials
in an oven or near the cooktop. Do not
store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use
warm sudsy water or a stainless steel
cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface in
the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner
instructions for cleaning the stainless steel
surface.
To inquire about purchasing stainless steel
appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the
location of a dealer nearest you, please call
our toll-free number:
National Parts Center 800.626.2002
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Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable, but it is heavy.
You may need help removing and replacing
the door.
To remove the door, open it a few inches to
the special stop position that will hold the
door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift
the door straight up and off the hinges.
NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between
the hinge and the oven door frame as the
hinge could snap back and pinch fingers.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges
are in the special stop position. Position the
slots in the bottom of the door squarely over
the hinges. Then lower the door slowly and
evenly over both hinges at the same time. If
the hinges snap back against the oven frame,
pull them back out.
To clean the inside of the door:
■ Do not allow excess water to run into any
holes or slots in the door.
■ The area outside the gasket can be
cleaned with a soap-filled steel wool or
plastic pad.
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.
■ Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato
sauces and basting materials containing
acids may cause discoloration and should
be wiped up immediately. When the
surface is cool, clean and rinse.
■ Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing
powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.
Oven Bottom
The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel
finish. To make cleaning easier, protect the
oven bottom from excessive spillovers by
placing a cookie sheet on the shelf below the
shelf you are cooking on. This is particularly
important when baking a fruit pie or other
foods with a high acid content. Hot fruit
fillings or other foods that are highly acidic
(such as tomatoes, sauerkraut and sauces
with vinegar or lemon juice) may cause
pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel
surface and should be wiped up immediately.
We don’t recommend using aluminum foil on
the oven bottom. It can affect air flow if the
holes are blocked and it can concentrate heat
at the bottom of the oven, resulting in poor
baking performance.
To clean up spillovers, use soap and water, an
abrasive cleaner or soap-filled steel-wool pad.
Rinse well to remove any soap.
Lift the door straight up and off
the hinges.
The gasket is designed with a gap
at the bottom to allow for proper
air circulation.
Do not rub or clean the door
gasket— it has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion.
If you notice the gasket becoming
worn, frayed or damaged in any
way or if it has become displaced
on the door, you should have it
replaced.
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Broiler Compartment
When the broiler compartment is cool,
remove any grid and pan. Clean the broiler
compartment with hot soapy water. Rinse
thoroughly with a damp cloth and dry.
Oven Shelves
Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser
or scouring pad. After cleaning, rinse the
shelves with clean water and dry with a
clean cloth.
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. Do not touch a hot light bulb
with wet hands or a wet cloth. Be sure to let
the bulb cool completely and use a dry cloth.
The light bulb is located in the upper left
corner (may vary) of the oven. Replace the
bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb only.
Removable Broiler Drawer
To remove:
When the broiler is cool, remove the grid
and pan.
Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops,
then push it back in about one inch.
Grasp the handle, lift and pull the broiler
drawer out. Clean the broiler drawer with
hot soapy water.
To replace:
Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position
as you slide it partway into the range. Then
lower the drawer and push it completely
closed.
Oven Air Vents
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 rear of the
cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven
door, and at the bottom of the range, under
kick panel or broiler compartment (depending
on the model).
Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Panel) and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after
each use of the oven. Use a damp cloth to
clean or rinse. For cleaning, use mild soap
and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and
water. For rinsing, use clean water. Polish dry
with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven
cleaners on the control panel—they will
damage the finish.
Do not bend knobs by pulling them up or
down or by hanging a towel or other such
loads. This can damage the gas valve shaft.
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the Off positions
and pull them straight off the stems for
cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher
or they may also be washed with soap and
water. Make sure the insides of the knobs are
dry before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the Off position to
ensure proper placement.
Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and
water. Do not use steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia, acids or commercial oven
cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.
Vent appearance and location vary.
Pull the knob straight off the stem.
Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care, the porcelain enamel
interior will retain its attractive finish for many
years.
Soap and water will normally do the job.
Heavy spattering or spillovers may require
cleaning with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Soap-filled scouring pads may also be used.
Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or
acid content (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the
surface. They may cause dull spots even
after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the cleaning
job easier. Place 1/2 cup ammonia in a
shallow glass pan and leave in a cold oven
overnight. The ammonia fumes will help
loosen the burned-on grease and food.
When necessary, you may use a commercial
oven cleaner. Follow the package directions.
Cautions about using spray-on oven
cleaners:
■ Be careful where the oven cleaner is
sprayed.
■ Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical
controls and switches (on some models)
because it could cause a short circuit and
result in sparking or fire.
■ Do not allow a film from the cleaner to
remain on the temperature sensing bulb—
it could cause the oven to heat improperly.
(The bulb is located at the rear of the oven.)
Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each
oven cleaning, being careful not to move the
bulb as a change in its position could affect
how the oven bakes.
■ Do not spray any oven cleaner on the
outside oven door, handles or any exterior
surface of the oven, cabinet or painted
surfaces. The cleaner can damage these
surfaces.
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation
Instructions
Troubleshooting TipsConsumer Support
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Installation
Range
Instructions
If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Installation of this range must conform with
local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest edition. This range has
been design-certified by CSA International
according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and
Canadian Gas Association according to
CAN/CGA-1.1 latest edition.
As with any appliance using gas and generating
heat, there are certain safety precautions you
should follow. You will find these precautions in the
Important Safety Information section in the front
of this manual. Read them carefully.
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In the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts:
• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter.
• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall
be the T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not
exceed 3 feet.
•
IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for
local electrical inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• Note – This appliance must be properly grounded.
• Servicer – The electrical diagram is in an envelope
attached to the back of the range.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
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