General Electric JGSP28DENBB User Manual

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–7

Operating Instructions

Baking or Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Control Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–21

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 19

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Timed Baking & Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Care and Cleaning

Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 13, 26

Burner Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Burner Grates, Vent Grille

and Vent Grille Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 24

Oven Vent and

Cooktop Air Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Owner’s Manual

JGSP28

Packaging Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Painted Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . 27–30

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Ownership Registration
for Customers in

Canada only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32

Warranty for Customers

in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Warranty for Customers

in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

In Canada:
www.GEAppliances.ca

Ranges

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model

Serial #______________

You can find them on a label
behind the open oven door
on the lower left corner of the
range frame.

#______________

49-80535-2 11-10 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

n ALL RANGES CAN TIP
n INJURY TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT

n INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICES PACKED WITH
RANGE

n SEE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: If the information

in this manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or
death.

— 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

n Do not try to light any appliance.

n Do not touch any electrical switch; do

not use any phone in your building.

n Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.

nIf 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.

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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.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be
secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. See
installation instructions shipped with the bracket for
complete details before attempting to install.

To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly,
remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look
underneath the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged
in the bracket. If the range is pulled from the wall for any
reason, always repeat this procedure to verify the range is
properly secured by the anti-tip bracket.

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no
cost (in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344). For installation
instructions of the bracket, visit GEAppliances.com
(in Canada, www.GEAppliances.ca).

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.

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

n Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.

n Be sure your appliance is properly installed

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

n Before performing any service, disconnect

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

n Have the installer show you the location of

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

n Do not leave children alone—children should

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

n Have the installer show you the location of

the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut
it off if necessary.

n 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.

n Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path

and out of drafty locations to prevent poor
air circulation.

n Be sure all packaging materials are removed

from the range before operating it to prevent
fire or smoke damage should the packaging
material ignite.

n 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.

n 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
Instructions packed with the range.

n 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, three­prong outlet in accordance with the National
Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord
with this appliance.

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.

n Keep the hood and grease filters clean to

maintain good venting and to avoid grease
fires.

n Teach children not to play with the controls

or any other part of the range.

n Do not leave children alone or unattended

where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.

Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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n Always keep wooden and plastic utensils

and canned food a safe distance from your
range.

n Always keep combustible wall coverings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from your
range.

n Do not clean the range with flammable or

volatile cleaning fluids.

n 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.

n Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang

on the oven door, storage drawer 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.

n Do not store flammable materials in an

oven, a range storage drawer or near a
cooktop.

n Do not store or use combustible materials,

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

n Do not let cooking grease or other

flammable materials accumulate in or near
the range.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

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 cooktop or oven.

n For your safety, never use your appliance for

warming or heating the room.

n Large scratches or impacts to glass doors

can lead to broken or shattered glass.

n Do not clean the range when the appliance is

in use.

n 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.

n Let the burner grates and other surfaces

cool before touching them or leaving them
where children can reach them.

n 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 through the rear and
front center of the cooktop, at the top and
bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom
of the range under the storage drawer or
kick panel.

n Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop

can lead to damage and improper operation
of the range.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

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.

n Always use the LITE position when igniting the

top burners and make sure the burners have
ignited.

n Never leave the surface burners unattended at

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

n Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not

extend beyond the edge of the cookware.
Excessive flame is hazardous.

n 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.

n When using glass cookware, make sure it is

designed for top-of-range cooking.

n 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.

n Carefully watch foods being fried at a high

flame setting.

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

n 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.

n If a combination of oils or fats will be used in

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

n Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible

to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking
point.

n Do not operate the burner without all burner

parts in place.

n 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

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food is added.

n When preparing flaming foods under the hood,

turn the fan on.

n 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.

n 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.

n Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a

deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

n Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—

they may melt if left too close to the vent.

n Keep all plastics away from the surface

burners.

n 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.

n If range is located near a window, do not hang

long curtains that could blow over the surface
burners and create a fire hazard.

n 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.

n Always turn the surface burner controls off

before removing cookware.

n Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or

line any part of the cooktop. Doing so may
result in carbon monoxide poisoning,
overheating of the cooktop surfaces, or a
potential fire hazard.

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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!

OVEN

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

n Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure

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

n Keep the oven vents unobstructed.

n Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

n Place the oven rack in the desired position while

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

n When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven,

follow the manufacturer’s directions.

n Pulling out the rack 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.

n Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch on fire.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

n Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items

stored in an oven can ignite.

WARNING: NEVER cover

any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom
or cover an entire rack 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.

n Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or

food in the oven when not in use.

n Make sure a broiler pan is in place correctly to

reduce the possibility of grease fires.

n If you should have a grease fire in a broiler pan,

press the CLEAR/OFF pad and keep the oven
door closed to contain fire until it burns out.

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

n Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is

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

n Before self-cleaning the oven, remove shiny,

silver-colored oven racks (on some models)
and all other cookware.

n Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting

the self-cleaning operation.

n If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the

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

n Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Using the gas surface burners.

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

How to Light a Gas Surface Burner

Push the control knob in and turn
it to the LITE position.

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.

After the flame lights, turn the knob to
adjust the flame size. If the knob stays at

LITE, it will continue to click.

Sealed Gas Burners

The smaller burner (right rear position) will
give the best simmer results for delicate
foods, such as sauces or foods which need
to cook over low heat for a long time. It can
be turned down to a very low setting.

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. The flame size on a gas burner
should match the cookware you are using.

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.

The largest burners are higher powered
than the others and will bring liquids to
a boil quicker.

Any flame larger than the bottom of the
cookware is wasted and only serves to heat
the handle.

In Case of Power Failure

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.

Before Lighting a Gas Burner

n Make sure all grates on the range are in

place before using any burner.

Surface burners in use when an electrical
power failure occurs will continue to
operate normally.

After Lighting a Gas Burner

n 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.

n Be sure the burners and grates are cool

before you place your hand, a pot holder,
cleaning cloths or other materials on
them.

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Top-of-Range Cookware

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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.

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 current standards.

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.

Use a flat-bottomed wok.

This can be hazardous to your health.

Wok This Way

We recommend that you use a 14-inch or
smaller flat-bottomed wok. They are
available at your local retail store. Make
sure the wok bottom sits flat on the grate.

Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used.

Do not use a round-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.

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C

ONTROL LOCK/UNLOCK

PRESS + AND – AND HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS

Using the oven controls.

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

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

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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 or
cleaning function.

Display

Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self­cleaning mode and the times set for the timer
or automatic oven operations. 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.

Function Error Code

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

If the function error code appears during the self­cleaning cycle, check the oven door latch. The latch
handle may have been moved, even if only slightly,
from the latched position. Make sure the latch is
moved to the right as far as it will go.

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 + and – pads to adjust time.

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 clock, touch this pad twice and then
touch the + and – pads. The time of day will
flash in display when oven is first turned on.

START TIME Pad

Use along with the COOKING TIME or SELF
CLEAN pads to set the oven to start and stop

automatically at a time you set.

START TIME Time Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the start time set time at this point. Glows when
the function has been activated.

COOKING TIME Pad

Touch this pad and then touch the + or –
pads to set the amount of time you want your
food to cook. The oven will shut off when the
cooking time has run out.

COOKING TIME Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change set
time at this point. Glows when function has
been activated. Flashes again when the time
has run out until the control is reset.

AUTOMATIC OVEN Light

This lights anytime the oven has been
programmed using the COOKING TIME or

START TIMEfunctions.

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CONTROL LOCK/UNLOCK

PRESS + AND – AND HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

– 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.

SELF CLEAN Pad

Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Using the self-cleaning oven
section.

CLEAN Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the length of time for the self-clean cycle at this
point. Glows when the oven is in the self-clean
cycle. After the self-clean cycle, the light will
turn off. Unlatch the door.

Control Lockout

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.
TIME ON/OFF will be the only pads lit if either of
these options is selected. (Example:

TIME

pad will remain lit until the clock reaches the
programmed time, at which point it will turn off
and the BAKE/TEMP RECALL pad light will light
up).

START TIME

is selected with BAKE—the

ON/OFF and COOKING

START

START TIME

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

To lock/unlock the controls:

Touch

the + and – pads at the same
time for 3 seconds, until the display
shows LOC ON.

To unlock the control, touch the + and –
pads at the same time for 3 seconds,
until the display shows LOC OFF.

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.

When this feature is on and the touch pads
are touched, the control will beep and the
display will show LOC ON.

n The control lockout mode affects all

touch pads. No touch pads will work
when this feature is activated.

n The adjustment will be retained in

memory after a power failure.

If a flashing time is in the display, electric
power has been restored. Reset the clock.

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

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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Using the oven.

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

Before you begin…

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

To replace, place the end of the rack (stop­locks) on the support, tilt up the front and
push the rack in.

The oven has 7 rack positions.

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

The bake burner is under the oven floor. Do
not place foods on the oven bottom for
cooking.

To remove a rack, pull it toward you, tilt
the front end up and pull it out.

CAUTION:

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

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

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.

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

Type of Food Rack

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C or D

Angel food cake A

Bundt or pound cakes B or C

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

Casseroles C or D

Turkey A

If baking four cake layers at the same time,
place two layers on rack B and two layers
on rack D. Stagger pans on the rack so one
is not directly above the other.

When you are

Position

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Preheating and Pan Placement

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Do not place foods or pizza stone
directly on the oven floor.

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

To preheat, set the oven at the correct
temperature. The control will beep when
the oven is preheated and the display will
show your set temperature. The preheat
time will vary depending on the
temperature setting.

Aluminum Foil

Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottoms. The foil will trap heat below and
upset the performance of the oven. Foil
can melt and permanently damage the
oven bottom. Damage from improper use
of aluminum foil is not covered by the
product warranty

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.

Baking results will be better if baking pans
are centered in the oven as much as
possible. If baking with more than one pan,
place the pans so each has at least 1” to
11⁄2” of air space around it.

Foil may be used to catch spills by placing
a sheet on a lower rack, several inches
below the food .Do not use more foil than
necessary and never entirely cover an
oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at
least 1-1/2” from oven walls to prevent
poor heat circulation

Oven Vent

Your oven is vented through the rear vent
located through the cooktop under the
vent grille. Do not block this vent 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.

n Handles of pots and pans on the

cooktop may become hot if left too close
to the vent.

n Do not leave plastic items on the

cooktop—they may melt if left too close
to the vent.

n 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.

n Metal items will become very hot if they

are left on the cooktop, and could cause
burns.

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Using the oven.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

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

† The U.S. Department of

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

The oven has 7 rack positions.

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

Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid
in a broiler pan designed for broiling.

Follow suggested rack positions in the

Broiling Guide.

The oven door must be closed during
broiling.

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.

Serve the food immediately, and leave the
pan outside the oven to cool during the
meal for easiest cleaning.

Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once for

HI Broil.

To change to LO Broil, touch the
BROIL HI/LO pad again.

Broiling Guide

Quantity and/ Rack First Side Second Side

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

Ground Beef

Beef Steaks

Rare†
Medium 1 to 1
Well Done E 10 8 to cook rare.

Rare† 1
Medium 2 to 2
Well Done D 20 20

Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 25 Brush each side with

Bakery Product

Bread (toast) 2 to 4 slices F3 1Space evenly. Place
English Muffin 2 (split) F 3-4 English muffins cut-

Lobster Tails 2–4 C 18–20 Do not Cut through back of

Fish Fillets 1 lb. (

Salmon

Steaks 2 (1” thick) E 10 5 Turn carefully.
Fillets 2 (

Ham Slices

(precooked) 1” thick D8 8
Pork Chops 2 (

Well Done 2 (1” thick) about 1 lb. D 15 5

1

/2” to 3/4” thick D 13 8 Space evenly.

3

/4” to 1” thick F6 4Steaks less than 3/4”

1

/2 lbs. E8 6thick are difficult

1

/2” thick E 15 10

1

/2 lbs. E 15 15

1

2 to 2

⁄2 lbs., melted butter.
split lengthwise Broil skin-side-down
Breast C 25 15 first .

turn shell. Spread open.

over. Brush with melted

1

/4” to 1/2” thick) E6 6Handle and turn very

1

/2” to 3/4” thick) E 15 Do not turn skin-side-

1

/2” thick D8 5

1

/2” thick) D 10 10 Slash fat.

Slash fat.

side-up and brush
with butter if desired.

butter before broiling
and after half of
broiling time.

carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,

if desired.

down.

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Using the clock and timer. GEAppliances.com

Not all features are on all models.

To Set the Clock

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

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

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

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.

To Set the Timer

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.

Touch the CLOCK pad twice to recall
the clock display.

The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect
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.

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
touching the + or – pads until the time you
want appears in the display.

To Cancel the Timer

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.

If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, start time set time or cooking time
are 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.

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad twice.

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Using the timed baking and roasting features (on some models).

Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit
for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure
that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

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

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the oven
temperature.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad.

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

Touch the + or – pads to set the
baking time.

The cooking time that you entered will be
displayed. (If you select Cooking Time first
and then adjust the Bake Temperature, the
oven temperature will be displayed instead).

Touch the START/ON pad.

The display shows either the oven
temperature that you set or the cooking
time countdown. (The display starts with
“PrE” if showing the oven temperature.)

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

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
display if necessary.

Remove the food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after controls are off.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on at the time of day you
set, cook for a specific length of time and
then turn off automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correct time
of day.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the oven
temperature.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the
desired length of cooking time.

Touch the START TIME pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the time
of day you want the oven to turn on
and start cooking.

Touch the START/ON pad.

NOTE: If you would like to check the times
you have set, touch the START TIME pad to
check the start time set time you have set or
touch the COOKING TIME pad to check the
length of cooking time you have set.

When the oven turns on at the time of day
you have set, the display will show “PrE”
until it reaches the selected temperature,
then it will display the oven temperature.

At the end of cooking time, the oven will
turn off and the end-of-cycle tone will
sound.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
display if necessary.

Remove the food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after controls are off.

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NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you
are using timed baking and do not touch
the START/ON pad.

Special features of your oven control. GEAppliances.com

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 the following sections.

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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Using the Sabbath Feature (on some models).

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)

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

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

How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting

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

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

NOTE: To understand how the oven control
works, practice using regular baking (non­Sabbath) 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 5° 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
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 5° increments.
Touch the START/ON pad.

NOTE: The CLEAR/OFFand COOKING TIME
pads are active during the Sabbath feature.

To exit Sabbath feature see next page.

baking/roasting.

If 

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

NOTE: To understand how the oven control

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

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

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 COOKING TIME pad.

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

Touch the START/ON pad.

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 5° 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
doesn’t appear in the display, start again
at Step 7.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the BAKE
pad and tap the + or – pads to increase or
decrease the temperature in 5° increments.
Touch the START/ON pad.

When cooking is finished, the display will
change from  to  indicating that the oven
has turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath.
Remove the cooked food.

baking/roasting.

If 

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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

Featuressection 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.

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

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

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

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

To Adjust the Thermostat

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 the
broiling or self-cleaning temperatures. It will
be retained in memory after a power
failure.

The type of margarine will affect baking performance!

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

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

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

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Using the self-cleaning oven.

Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism.

Before a Clean Cycle

Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom.

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

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

The shiny, silver-colored oven racks (on
some models) can be self-cleaned, but they
will darken, lose their luster and become
hard to slide.

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

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

Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven
bottom.

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

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

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

Follow the directions in the Before a Clean
Cycle section.

Latch the door.

Touch the SELF CLEAN pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the
desired Clean Time is displayed.

The Clean Time is normally 4 hours. You can
change the Clean Time to any time between
3 and 5 hours, depending on the amount of
soil in your oven.

Touch the START/ON pad.

The self-clean cycle will automatically
begin after CLEAN is displayed and the
time countdown appears in the display.

While the oven is self-cleaning, you can
touch the CLOCKpad to display the time of
day. To return to the clean countdown,
touch the SELF CLEAN pad.

The oven shuts off automatically when the
clean cycle is complete, and 0:00 will flash
in the display.

Slide the latch handle to the left as far
as it will go and open the door.

It will not be possible to unlatch the oven
door until the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the clean light goes
off.

When the clean light is off, unlatch the
door.

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Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Latch the door.

Touch the SELF CLEAN pad.

Using the + or – pads, enter the
desired clean time.

The Clean Time is normally 4 hours. You can
change the Clean Time to any time between
3 and 5 hours, depending on the amount of
soil in your oven.

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

Using the + or – pads, enter the time
of day you want the clean cycle to
start.

Touch the START/ON pad.

To Stop a Clean Cycle

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

The display will show the start time set
time. It will not be possible to unlatch the
oven door until the temperature drops
below the lock temperature and the clean
light goes off.

When the clean light is off, unlatch the
door.

Wait until the oven has cooled below the
locking temperature to unlatch the door.
You will not be able to open the door right
away unless the oven has cooled below
the locking temperature.

After a Clean Cycle

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

If white spots remain, remove them with a
soap-filled scouring pad and rinse
thoroughly with a vinegar and water
mixture.

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

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

n You cannot set the oven for cooking until

the oven is cool enough for the door to
be unlatched.

n While the oven is self-cleaning, you can

touch the CLOCK pad to display the time
of day. To return to the clean
countdown, touch the COOKING TIME
pad.

n Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to

a paper towel and wipe the edges of the
oven racks with the paper towel. Do not
spray with Pam® or other lubricant
sprays.

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Care and cleaning of the range.

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

WARNING:If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any

reason, be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is
replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and
cause injury.

How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

Carefully grasp a corner of the protective
shipping film with your fingers and slowly
peel it from the appliance surface. Do not
use any sharp items to remove the film.
Remove all of the film before using the
appliance for the first time.

Control Knobs

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.

To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive from packaging tape on new
appliances is an application of a household
liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a
soft cloth and allow to soak.

NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all
parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

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.

Make sure the slot in the burner
head is positioned over electrode.

CAUTION:

DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER
WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS
IN PLACE.

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Burner Assembly

The burner assemblies should be washed
regularly and, of course, after spillovers.

Turn all controls off before removing burner parts.

The burner grates, burner heads and burner
caps can be removed for easy cleaning.

The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed
beyond the surface of the burner base. When
cleaning the cooktop, be careful not to snag the
electrode of the spark igniter with your cleaning
cloth. Damage to the igniter could occur. To

avoid snagging a cloth on the spark igniter,
leave the burner heads in place when cleaning
the cooktop.

Be careful not to push in any cooktop controls
while cleaning the cooktop. A slight electrical
shock might result which could cause you to
knock over hot cookware.

Wash burner parts with an all-purpose
non-abrasive cleaner and warm water. Soak
stubborn soil. Dry them with a cloth—do not
reassemble while wet.

To reassemble the surface burners:

Place burner heads over the electrodes on
the cooktop, in the correct locations
according to their size.

Medium head
and cap

Front of range

Large head
and cap

Place the matching size caps onto the
heads. Make sure that the heads and caps
are placed in the correct locations.

After cleaning,
first replace the
vent grille and
vent grille cap.
Replace the
side grates so
that they fit
over the tabs
on the vent
grille. Make
sure the grates
are positioned
securely over
the burners
and that they
are stable and level.

Grate

Burner cap

Burner head

Small head
and cap

Large head
and cap

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Vent grille
cap

Vent grille

Air inlet

Burner Grates, Vent Grille and Vent Grille Cap

Porcelain enamel burner grates, vent grille
and vent grille cap should be washed
regularly and, of course, after spillovers.

Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse
with clean water. You may also use
abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, if
needed. Dry them with a cloth—don’t put
them back on the cooktop wet.

Although they’re durable, the grates, vent
grille and vent grille cap will gradually lose
their shine, regardless of the best care you
can give them. This is due to their continual
exposure to high temperatures.

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.

After cleaning, first replace the vent grille
and the vent grille cap.

Replace the side grates so that they fit over
the tabs on the vent grille. Make sure the
grates are positioned securely over the
burners and that they are stable and level.

Rubber Grate Feet

For stability, your cooktop has rubber feet
on the burner grates. If any of these rubber
feet should become damaged or lost,
replace them immediately.

To order replacement rubber grate feet,
please call our toll-free number:

National Parts

Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.626.2002 (U.S.)

Rubber Grate Feet . . . . . . .#WB02T10101

800.661.1616 (Canada)

Receptacle

Glass cover

Socket

Bulb

Tab

Oven Light Bulbs (if included)

NOTE: The glass cover should be

removed only when cold. Wearing latex
gloves may offer a better grip.

CAUTION: Before replacing

your oven light bulb, disconnect the
electrical power to the oven at the main
fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool
completely.

For your safety, do not touch a hot bulb
with bare hands or a damp cloth.

To remove:

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

Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove
the bulb by pulling it straight out.

To replace:

Use a new 130-volt halogen bulb, not
to exceed 50 watts.

Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove
the bulb from its packaging. Do not
touch the bulb with bare fingers.

Receptacle

Use
gloves or
cloth

Push the bulb straight into the
receptacle all the way.

Place the tabs of the glass cover into
the grooves of the socket. Turn the
glass cover clockwise 1/4 turn to
engage.

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

Reconnect electrical power to the
oven.

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Care and cleaning of the range.

Oven Light Replacement (if included)

CAUTION:Before replacing

your oven light bulb, disconnect the
electrical power
to the range at the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel.

Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool
completely.

To remove the cover:

Twist lens counterclockwise about a
quarter turn to remove.

Do not remove any screws to remove
the cover.

Storage Drawer Removal

Replace bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb or two-prong halogen
bulb as appropriate.

To replace the cover:

Line up tabs of lens in front of tabs on
housing and rotate clockwise to
engage.

Connect electrical power to the range.

Rail

Oven rack

Stop guide

To remove the drawer:

Pull the drawer out until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer until the
stops clear the guides.

Remove the drawer.

Oven Racks

All oven racks may be cleaned by hand
with an abrasive cleaner or steel wool.
After cleaning, rinse the racks with clean
water and dry with a clean cloth. Gray
porcelain-coated oven racks may remain
in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle
without being damaged. The shiny, silver­colored oven racks may remain in the oven
during the self-cleaning cycle, but they will
lose their luster and become hard to slide.

To replace the drawer:

Place the drawer rails on the guides.

Push the drawer back until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer and push
back until the stops clear the guides.

Lower the front of the drawer and
push back until it closes.

It will be necessary to grease all oven rack
side edges with a light coating of vegetable
oil after cleaning them by hand or in the
oven. This will help maintain the ease of
sliding the racks in and out of the oven.

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Cleaning the Oven Door

GEAppliances.com

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.

Slot

Hinge lock

Pull hinge locks down to unlock.

Removal position

To clean the inside of the door:

n Because the area inside the gasket is

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

n The area outside the gasket and

the door liner can be cleaned with a
soap-filled or plastic scouring pad,
hot water and detergent. Rinse well with
a vinegar and water solution.

To clean the outside of the door:

n Use soap and water to thoroughly clean

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

Lift-Off Oven Door

The door is very heavy. Be careful when
removing and lifting the door.

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door:

Fully open the door.

Pull the hinge locks down toward
the door frame, to the unlocked
position. A tool, such as a small
flat-blade screwdriver, may be
required.

Firmly grasp both sides of the door at
the top.

Close door to the door removal
position, which is halfway between
the broil stop position and fully closed.

Lift door up and out until the hinge
arm is clear of the slot.

To replace the door:

n If any stain on the door vent trim is

persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner
and a sponge-scrubber for best results.

n Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,

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

n Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning

powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.

With the
door at the
same angle

Bottom

edge

of slot

Hinge arm

as the removal
position, seat the
indentation of

Indentation

the hinge arm
into the bottom
edge of the hinge slot. The notch in
the hinge arm must be fully seated
into the bottom of the slot.

Fully open the door. If the door will
not fully open, the indentation is not
seated correctly in the bottom edge
of the slot.

Push the hinge locks up against the
front frame of the oven cavity to the
locked position.

Hinge

arm

Firmly grasp both sides of the door at
the top.

Hinge lock

Push hinge locks up to lock.

Close the oven door.

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Care and cleaning of the range.

Oven vent

Stainless Steel Surfaces

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.

(on some models)

Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the top and sides
of the door, and the drawer front. Clean
these with soap and water or a vinegar and
water solution.

Oven Vent and Cooktop Air Inlet

The oven is vented through an opening in
the cooktop under the grille. The cooktop
takes in air through the air inlet located
through the cooktop.

To inquire about purchasing stainless steel
appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the
location of a dealer or Mabe Parts Store
nearest you, please call our toll-free
number:

National Parts Center 1.800.626.2002 (U.S.)

1.800.661.1616 (Canada)

GEAppliances.com (U.S.)
www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)

Do not use commercial oven cleaners,
cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh
abrasives on any painted surface.

Never cover these openings with
aluminum foil or any other material. This
would prevent the vents from working
properly.

Cooktop air inlet

Oven floor

Control Panel

If desired, the touch pads may be turned off
before cleaning.

See the Control Lockout section.

Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.

Removable Oven Floor

To remove the oven floor for easier
cleaning:

Remove the oven door using the
instructions in the Lift-Off Oven Door
section.

Grasp oven floor at the rear finger
slots on each side, lift it up, push it
back and pull it out.

Remove heavier soil with warm soapy
water. Do not use abrasives of any kind.

Turn on the touch pads after cleaning.

Clean the oven floor with warm soapy
water.

IMPORTANT: Always replace the
removable floor before the next use.

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Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com

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

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Burners have yellow or The combustion quality of • Use the illustrations below to determine if your burner
yellow-tipped flames burner flames needs to be flames are normal. If burner flames look like A, call for

determined visually. service. Normal burner flames should look like B or C,

depending on the type of gas you use. With LP gas, some
yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.

A–Yellow flames B–Yellow tips C–Soft blue flames

Call for service on outer cones Normal for natural

Normal for LP gas gas

Control knobs Knob isn’t pushed down. • To turn from the OFF position, push the knob in and
will not turn then turn.

Burners do Plug on range is not • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not light completely inserted in the grounded outlet.

electrical outlet.

Gas supply not connected • See the Installation Instructions that came with your
or turned on. range.

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

Burner parts not replaced • See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
correctly.

Control Lockout feature • If LOC ON appears in the display, the oven control is
is activated locked. Turn this feature off to use the oven. See the

Control Lockout section.

Ticking sound of spark Control knob is still • Turn the knob out of the LITE position to the desired
igniter persists after in the LITE position. setting.
burner lights

Burner flames very Improper air to gas ratio. • If range is connected to LP gas, check all steps
large or yellow in the Installation Instructions that came with

Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work

Oven will not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

Switch operating • Call for service.

light is broken.

inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.

• Turn the burner off and relight. If ticking is still
present, call for service.

your range.

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

blown or the circuit

breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.

Door left in the locked position. • If necessary, allow the oven to cool; then unlock

the door.

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly

Food does not Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad.
broil properly

Rack position is incorrect • See the Using the oven section.
or the rack is not level.

Incorrect cookware or • See the Using the oven section.
cookware of improper
size being used.

Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat – Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.

Improper rack position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.

Cookware not suited • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
for broiling.

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

Oven temperature Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat – Do it yourself!
too hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.

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

Storage drawer Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
is crooked on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your

Storage drawer Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
won’t close on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of

• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.

gets out of position during installation. Remove and

replace the oven door. See the Lift-Off Oven Door

section.

range section.

your range section.

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GEAppliances.com

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.

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

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.

Oven will not self-clean Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

Oven door is not in the • Make sure you move the door latch handle all the way
locked position. to the right.

“Crackling” or This is the sound of the • This is normal.
“popping” sound metal heating and cooling

during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to
during a clean cycle rid the room of smoke. Wait until the light on the

SELF CLEAN pad goes off. Wipe up the excess soil

and reset the clean cycle.

Oven door will not Oven too hot . • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
open after a clean cycle

Oven not clean after a Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
clean cycle

“F—and a number You have a function error code. • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Put the oven back into
or letter” flash operation.
in the display

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

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

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

seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
error code repeats, call for service.

• If a function error code appears during the self­cleaning cycle, check the oven door latch. The latch

may have been moved, if only slightly, from the
locked position. Make sure the latch is moved to

the right as far as it will go. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven
back into operation.

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Display flashes “bAd” The installed connection • Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire.
then “linE” with a from the house to the unit
loud tone is miswired.

Control signals after You forgot to enter a • Touch the BAKE pad and desired temperature or
entering cooking time bake temperature or the SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time.
or start time cleaning time.

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

be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

The clock is in • See the Using the clock and timer section.
black-out mode.

Display flashes Power failure. • Reset the clock.

Unable to get the Oven control pads were • The BROIL HI/LO and BAKE pads must be touched at
display to show “SF” not touched properly. the same time and held for 3 seconds.

Power outage, Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
clock flashes it by touching the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock

and resetting any cooking function.

“Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a new oven • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning
the vent oven section.

Strong odor An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.

around the inside of the oven
is normal for the first few
times the oven is used.

Fan noise A cooling fan may • This is normal. The cooling fan will turn off and on

automatically turn to cool internal parts. It may run after the oven is
on and off. turned OFF.

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You can find these accessories and many more at GEAppliances.com (U.S.) or
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GE Gas Range 32. (For customers in the United States)

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

®

technician. To schedule

service, visit us on-line at GEAppliances.com, or call

800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and
model number availa ble when calling for service.

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original

purchase date is needed to

obtain service under the

warranty.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this

From the date of the limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to
original purchase replace the defective part.

What GE Will Not Cover:

n Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

n Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

n Product damage or failure of the product if it is abused,

misused, modified, used for other than the intended
purpose, or used commercially.

n Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

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

or acts of God.

n Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

n Damage caused after delivery.

n Product not accessible to provide required service.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not
available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized
GE Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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GE Gas Range Warranty. (For customers in Canada)

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centres

®

or an authorized Customer Care

technician. To schedule

service, visit us on-line at www.GEAppliances.ca or call

1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model
number available when calling for service.

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original

purchase date is needed to

obtain service under the

warranty.

For The Period Of: Mabe Will Replace:

One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this

From the date of the limited one-year warranty, Mabe will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home
original purchase service to replace the defective part.

What Mabe Will Not Cover:

n Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

n Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

n Product damage or failure of the product if it is abused,

misused, modified, used for other than the intended
purpose, or used commercially.

n Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

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

or acts of God.

n Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

n Damage caused after delivery.

n Product not accessible to provide required service.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased in
Canada for home use within Canada. In-home warranty service will be provided in areas where it is
available and deemed reasonable by Mabe to provide.

Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from province to province. To know what your legal rights are in your
province, consult your local or provincial consumer affairs off ice.

Warrantor: Mabe Canada Inc.,

Burlington, Ontario

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Consumer Support.

GE Appliances Website

Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts or even schedule service on-line. In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca

In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com

Schedule Service In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com

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

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344

Real Life Design Studio In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com

GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by people of
all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and
impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities,
check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc.

Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Extended Warranties In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com

Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still
in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours. GE Consumer Home
Services will still be there after your warranty expires. In Canada, call 1.888.261.2133

Parts and Accessories In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com

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

800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

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

Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe service center, or call 1.800.661.1616.

Contact Us In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com

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

GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc.

Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Register Your Appliance In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com

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

Printed in the United States