GE JGSP40AES, JGSP30GER, JGSP31GER User Manual

Use and Care Guide

Gas Slide-In Range

instructions ....................2-6

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16

Broiling, Broiling Guide 19, 20 Control, Clock and

Control Settings ..........................................8

Light; Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 27

Oven Vent ..............................................4, 12

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 18

Roasting, Roasting Guide ................17, 18

Self-Cleaning Instructions ..............21 -23

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 26

Thermostat Adjustment 11

Timed Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14

Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cookware Tips 11

19, 27

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preparation

Flooring Under the Range ............................6

Level

Minor Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Consumer Services ...................35

Appliance Registration ..................................2

Model and Serial Number Location ...........2

Models:

33

31

Care and

Anti-Tip Device ................................................3, 30

Burner Assembly

Door Removal ...............................................28

Glass Cooktop........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removable Oven Bottom ..........................27

Shelves ...........................................................26

GE Appliances

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. 11’ you don’t

write (include your phone number):

Consumer GE Appliances

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

to help you operate and

something or need more help,

your

Write down the model and serial numbers.

find the model

on the front frame behind the storage drawer. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product

Ownership Registration Card that came with your

Before sending in this card, please write these

numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service

calls concerning your range.

serial numbers on

If you received a damaged range...

you the range.

the

builder)

sold

Save time and money. Before you

request service . . .

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It

lists

correct yourself.

of minor operating problems

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ALL RANGES CAN TIP.

COULD RESULT.

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INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP

DEVICE PACKED WITH THE RANGE.

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SEE THE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.

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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

●

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.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

1

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Sate Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers

potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon

monoxide, 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

window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

and Toxic

and soot, caused primarily

with an

When You Get Your Range

●

Have the installer show you the location of the

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

●

Have your range installed and properly

grounded by a qualified installer,

with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified

range

01. service technicians.

in accordance

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

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 touch the interior surface of the oven.

These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other

materials contact surface units, areas

nearby surface units or any interior area of the

oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the oven vent

openings, surfaces near the opening and crevices

around the door. Remember: The inside surfaces of an oven may

be hot when the door is opened.

●

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of

your range unless it is specifically

recommended in this guide.

other service

should be referred to a qualified technician.

●

Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded

outlet only.

prong from the

Do not remove the round

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.

●

Be sure all packing materials are removed

from the range

fire or smoke damage should

before operating

packing

to prevent

ignite.

●

Locate range out of kitchen traffic path and

out of drafty locations to prevent

outage

and poor air circulation.

Using Your Range

●

Don’t leave children alone or unattended

where a range is hot or in operation.

could be seriously burned.

●

Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or hang

on the oven door, storage drawer or range top.

They could damage the range and even tip it over,

severe personal

●

CAUTION:

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

They

WARNING–All

ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping abnormal usage, including excess loading of the oven door,

the wall or Tip

.

chain fits securely into the

supplied. Make sure the

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

by installing the Anti-

●

Flame in the oven can be smothered

by closing the oven door and turning the control to OFF or by using

dry chemical or

foam-type fire extinguisher.

●

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,

or food in the oven when not in use.

●

Do not store flammable materials in an oven,

a range storage drawer or near a

●

Do not store or use

gasoline or other

in

of this or any

materials,

vapors and liquids

it

the

i

SC

‘reach children not to play with the controls

l~i]\’~ the

o

or drapes

●

For your safety, never use

keep combustible wail coverings. curtains

safe distance from your range.

wi[h

i n c;lbi nets

could

bllrns.

I

door open when

appliance

-

igni[ed it’

warming or heating the room.

●

Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders

and other linens a safe distance from your oven.

●

Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and

food a safe distance away from your oven.

●

–

-,

Do not use water on grease fires.

pick up

Turn

burner, then smother

pan by

with well-fitting I id, cookie sheet or

nlulti-purp(lse dry chemical or fo:lm-

type fire extinguisher.

pan completely

(ray, or

Do not let cooking

●

W

cooking pork, I

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the rcnlotc

in

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or other

or

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the range.

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wi II

Surface cooking”

●

A

burners and

●

Never leave surface burners unattended at

high

●

Adjust top burner flame size so it does not

the 1.,

position when

the burners

settings. Boil over”

I

m

top

ignited.

fi I-C.

extend beyond the edge of the cookware.

Excessive flame is hazardous.

●

Use only dry pot

surfaces may result in hums from

let

ctitch fire on

●

When using glass cookware, make sure it is

designed

●

To minimize the possibility of’ burns, ignition

top-of-range cooking.

in

of:1 burner.

use

holder. Such

of flammable materials, and spillage, turn

cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners.

●

Always turn surface burner to OFF before

removing cookware.

● Fl:lming

covering with

dry chemical

4

pan can

fotln-type fire extinguisher.

put

by

nlulti-

●

Carefully watch foods being fried at a

flame setting.

high

●

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 of the oven door, and under the

●

Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the

drawer.

wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok.

acts as

heat trap, which

burner head. Also. it may cause the

burner to work improperly. This may

This ring

the burner

a

monoxide level above that allowed by

current standards, resulting in

●

Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on

foods or moisture on fresh foods

can cause hot fat to bubble up and over

●

Use least possible amount of fat for effective

shallow or deep-fat frying.

of fat can cause

●

If a

combination of oils or fats will be used in

frying,

stir together before

health hazard.

of pan.

Filling the pan too

when food” is

or as fats melt

slowly.

●

Always heat fat slowly,

watch as it heats.

Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible

prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking

point.

●

Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or

near your oven.

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

deep fat fryer.

. Use

proper

unstable or

Wait until the fat is cool.

pan

size—Avoid puns that are

Iy tipped. Select cookware

flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates.

T() avoid

make sure cookware is

enough to contain the food properly. This will

both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or

left on range can ignite. Use

pans

handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool.

●

When flaming foods are under the hood, turn

the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames.

●

Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—

they may melt if left too close to the vent.

●

Keep all plastics away from top burners.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

Baking, Broiling and Roasting

Do not use oven for a storage area. Items

stored in the oven can ignite.

●

Stand away from the range when opening the

door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.

Keep oven free from grease buildup.

●

Place oven shelf in desired position while oven

is cool.

●

Pulling out shelf to the shelf-stop is a

convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

●

Don’t heat unopened food containers. Pressure

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

●

Don’t use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven

except as described in this book.

in

fire hazard or

●

When using cooking or roasting bags in oven,

follow

the package 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 ovens.

●

When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,

the fat may ignite.

Trim excess fat to prevent

excessive flare-ups.

.

After broiling, always take the broiler pan

out of the range and clean it. in the broiler pan can catch fire next time you use the pan.

Misuse could

to the range.

grease

5

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

●

If you

should have

grease fire in the

Ier turn off oven, and keep oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out.

●

If

the

self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn off

and disconnect power supply.

a qualified technician.

Have serviced by

Cleaning Your Range

●

. . .

●

Keep

grease or

Clean only parts listed in the Use

and Care Guide.

range clean and free of accumulations of

which may ignite.

Self-Cleaning Oven

●

Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

self-cleaning operation.

●

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler

pan and other cookware.

●

Do not clean door gasket.

essential for a good seal. Be careful not to rub, damage or move it.

●

Do not use oven cleaners. No

cleaner or oven liner of any kind should be used

in or around any part of the oven.

The door gasket is

commercial oven

If You Need Service

●

Read the Problem Solver in the back of

this book.

●

Don’t attempt to repair or replace any part of

your range unless it is specifically recommended in this book.

All other servicing should be referred

to a qualified technician.

Conversion

Your range is shipped from the factory set to operate only with Natural Gas. If you wish to use your range with Liquefied Petroleum Gas, you can have your sales person order an LP Conversion Kit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Flooring Under the Range

Your range, like so many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.

the recommended that these

on this type of

followed.

and inexpensive

use

When

i

it is

Leveling the Range

Use

1 X“ open-end or adjustable wrench to equally back out the four legs. The sides the countertop. Carefully slide the range into its installation space. Observe that it is clearing the countertop. Then place a spirit level or a glass measuring cup partially filled with water on one oven shelves to check for levelness. If using level, take two

must be raised

with the level placed

in one direction and then the other.

the top of

spirit

the

AND LEVELING

r:trlgc

plywood

When

the, floor”

range,

up with

tloor

for

Adjust the

side to side. The

tloor. The

be

si rni

area

the

to the same level or higher- [ban

This wi I I

or servicing.

legs carefully. Level the

must not hang

on a l/4-inch-thick

mater-itil )

at the

will rest on

legs must rest on the

from the countertop.

as

the range

the

front to

be

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page

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7

FEATURES OF YOUR

CONTROL

Q

CLEAR

Q

OVEN CONTROL CLOCK

Clock

The clock must be set for the automat work properly. The time

Bake or CLEAN cycle.

oven timing functions to

be changed during

Timed

Timer

The timer is a minute timer only. The timer does operations. The on the timer is 55 minutes.

control oven

setting

hours

To Set the Clock

To Set the Timer

Step 1:

TIMER pad.

TIMER

Press the

1

Step 2: Press the INCREASE or

DECREASE pad to set the amount

of time on timer.

2: Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad

set the time of day.

Step 3: Press the CLOCK pad to start.

The timer will

within the pad.

The timer, as you are setting it, wil I display seconds until 60 seconds is reached.

Then it will display minutes and seconds until 60 minutes

is reached.

After 60 minutes, it will display hours (“HR” now appears in display) and minutes until the

maximum time of

55 minutes is reached.

few seconds of releasing

hours and

to

To Reset the Timer

If “TIMER” is showing, press the INCREASE or DECREASE until desired time is reached.

“TIMER” is

the TIMER

instructions

showing, press

first, then follow

to set the timer.

To Cancel the Timer

Press the TIMER word “TINIER” quits the

Display Messages

If “DOOr” appears on the display,

Close the door. [f .’LOCK” appears on the display. the oven door is in the locked position. BAKE, BROIL

and COOK TIME

locked position.

set if the door is in the

the door is open.

Power Outage?

After

until the

on

4 seconds).

power outage, when power is restored, the display will and time shown will no longer be correct-for example, after 5-minute power interruption the clock will be 5 minutes slow. The displav flashes until the clock

is reset.- All other functions that were in operation when the power

went out will have to be

programmed again.

End of Cycle Tone

The end of cycle tone is a series of three beeps

followed by one beep every six seconds. If

like to remove the signal that beeps every six seconds,

press and hold the CLEAR/OFF pad for 10 seconds. To return the signal that beeps every six seconds,

press

hold the CLEAR/OFF pad for I () seconds.

YOU

9

COOKING

Electric Ignition

Your surface burners are lighted by electric eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with

constantly burning t]ames.

In case of

burners on your

match

power failure, you

with

LO

burner, then turn the knob to the LITE

light

Hold

surface

lighted

Use extreme caution when lighting

burners this way.

Surface burners in use when

failure occurs

will continue to operate normally.

electrical power

To Light a Surface Burner

Push the control knob in and turn

it

counterclockwise

You will hear

to LITE.

little “clicking” noise— the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner.

The lowest setting of the burner

small tlarne to provide

has simmering capability. To

burner

I1OW

n the desired si

the other burners are turned

the simmering burner

If simmering on

may have to

After the burner ignites, turn

size.

You may

hear the

~\\\\

foods, set the

adjLrsted.

to

even

Surface Burner Controls

Knobs marked as to which burners (hey control. The

knobs on the

burners. The two knobs

turn the

control the left I’rent and

right rear burners.

burners

irnd 011.

the right control

right

After Lighting a Burner

● Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the

one you want to use.

● Do not operate a burner for an extended period

of time without

on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the

● Be sure the burners and

you place your hand,

other

cookware on the grate. The finish

are coo]

pot holder, cleaning cloths

on them.

by drafts or by air

safety, the burner will attempt [o relight whcrlc\cr”

it senses

is distorted.

i’rorn nearby objects.

How to Select Flame Size

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The

the cookware you

size on

using.

burner should match

10

FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE, NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE

SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame

than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves

Top-of-Range Cookware

Aluminum:

recommended because it

foods brown evenly in Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water.

Cast Iron:

satisfactory results.

Enamelware:

of some manufacturer’s recommendations

Glass:

those for oven use only cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly.

Medium-weight cookware is

quickly and evenly.

aluminum skillet.

If heated slowly, most skillets will give

Under some conditions, the enamel

may melt. Follow cookware

cooking methods.

There are two types of glass

those for top-of-range

USING YOUR OVEN

Heatproof Glass Ceramic:

either surface or oven cooking.

very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used

on gas ranges.

Stainless Steel:

heating properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved

distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends.

This metal alone has poor

Can be used for

conducts heat

Electric Ignition

The oven burner and by electric ignition.

To light either burner,

function and press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired temperature is displayed. The burner should ignite within 30-90 seconds.

After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the

burner cycles—off completely, then on with a full

flame—to keep the oven temperature controlled.

broil burner are lighted

touch the pad tor the desired

Adjusting the Oven Thermostat

When

use time given on recipes

over a period of years, may “drift” from the factory

setting, new oven of 5 to I O minutes are not unusual. Your

new oven

more likely to be accurate than the oven it replaced. We do not recommend the use of inexpensive thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to

check the temperature setting of your new oven. These

thermometers can vary by

If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust it yourself.

the thermostat, set the oven higher or lower than the temperature in your recipe. then bake. The results of this “test” should give you an idea

TO ADJUST THERMOSTAT:

1.

Press the BAKE pad.

food

differences in timing between an old and a

has been set correctly at the factory and is

how much the thermostat should be changed.

the first time in your new oven,

a guide. Oven thermostats,

degrees.

To decide how much to

F.

Power Outage

CAUTION: DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN DURING AN Neither the oven nor the broiler can be lit during an electrical power outage. Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot.

If the oven is in use when a power outage occurs, the oven burner shuts off and cannot be power is restored.

2.

3. Immediately, before BAKE indicator stops

4. The oven thermostat can be adjusted up to

5. When you have made the adjustment, press the

an oven temperature between

flashing, press and hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds. The red display will change to the oven adjustment display.

hotter or (–) DECREASE pads to select the desired change in the red display.

display. Use your oven as you would normally.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect Broil or Clean temperatures. It will be remembered when power is removed.

cooler. Use the INCREASE or

pad to go back to the time of day

POWER OUTAGE.

until

and

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11

USING YOUR OVEN

(continued)

Oven Shelves

The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming out completely from the oven, and will not tilt when removing food from or placing food on them.

When placing cookware on to the “stop” position. Place the cookware on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.

To remove,

the shelves from the oven, pull toward you, tilt front end upward and pull them out.

To replace,

on shelf support with stop-locks (curved extension under facing up toward the push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past “stop” on the oven wall. Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back.

place shelf

shelf, pull the shelf out

of the oven. Tilt up front and

Shelf Positions

The oven has four

shelf supports in this illustration A (bottom), B, C D (top). Shelf positions for in the

Broiling sections.

are suggested

Roasting and

Oven Light

The light comes on automatically when the oven door

is opened. Use the switch on the control panel to turn the light on and off.

Oven Vent

Your oven is vented through ducts the in the oven-it is i

u n interrupted. they

●

Vent openings and nearby surfaces may

Do not block these ducts when cooking

the oven and

surfaces

hot.

air to the

or

become hot. Do not touch them.

9

Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may

become hot if left too close to the vent.

●

Do

not leave

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

the rear of

the flow of hot

vent openings or

be

●

not leave any items on the cooktop.

from the vent may ignite flammable

The hot

will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst.

●

Metal

items will become very hot if they are

left on the cooktop, and could cause burns.

Moisture

As your

the dir in

form on

and will

heats up, the temperature change

t)vcIl may ctiuse

door glass. These droplets

the oven

drt)plets

to

harmless

up.

12

BAKING

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How to Set Your Range

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Step 3: Press the CLEAR/OFF

CLEAR

n

OFF

when

is

oven.

u

change oven temperature during the

cycle, press

BAKE

EASE

wi 1 I

then

TIMED BAKING

How to Time Bake

How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

Step 5:

con(r(~ls :Irc

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to Set

Start and Automatic Stop

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COOK

TIME

A

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STOP

TIME

Step 2:

press the

Step 3: Press

i

INCREASE

ispl

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BAKING

For best

Oven Shelves

Arrange the oven shelf

desired locations

while the oven is

coo]. The correct

she]

kind of

the browning desired.

As a general rule.

position

shelves in

on

the

[s, follow

the

most

or third

for suggested

suggestions:

in

middle

from the

f

of Food

Angel food cake Biscuits or muffins

or cupcakes

Layer cakes

or pound cakes

or pie shells

Frozen

pies

Shelf Position

A B or C B or C B or C B

C A or B B or C

A (on cookie sheet)

B or C A or B

Preheating

Preheat

set

higher temperature

if

bringing

before putting in the

oven

correct

not shorten

for

specified

To preheat,

Baking Pans

Usc

●

● Shiny, bright

● Glass

proper baking

dctcl”nlirlcs the

or

browner, crisper crus(. Usc (his type t“or pies.

in

lighter,

The

of bl”owning

pilns tibso

pans ref.lcct heat,

ot finish on

h~:it

cookies require this type of

i

dishes

b~king dishes,

n

th

the recipe. This is not

e

so absorb

[he temperature by

when

When baking

time in

or casseroles.

time.

w]!t

ti 11: i

and

pies

tt i

Preheating is

and

preheati

without a preheat

good results when baking

tind breads. For most casseroles is not necessary. For ovens

or tone, preheat

() minutes. After the oven is preheated place the food in

oven

to prevent

Pan Placement

For even cooking

room for air

results wi

much

Pans

be better i f

possible rtither

the

not touch each other or the waits of the

oven. Allow 1 to I

the back of the oven, the door and the sides.

you use

directly above the other.

proper browning, there must be

n the oven.

puns

the oven.

inch space between pans

shelves,

the pans

i

centered

pluced to the

well

is not

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(continued)

Baking

When using prepared baking mixes,

best baking results.

Guides

recipe

Cookies

When sides) produce better- look in: cookies. Cookies

in

darker edges Do not use

or the door of the oven.

For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time.

cookies,

rol I pan (short sides

cookie sheet so large that it touches the

cookie

around) may

or light browning may occur.

(without

Pies

For best results, bake pies in to produce pans should

the pie crust: the cookie sheet helps

browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in

on

shiny

rough or dull pans When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will

aluminum cookie sheet A cake

pan

it.

Cakes

uneven recommends wi II

than it recommended, it

used is the one recommended.

results and poorly shaped

in

pan larger than the recipe

be crisper, thinner

be.

in

be undercooked and batter

Check

recipe to make sure

smaller than

drier

pan size

Aluminum Foil

Never entirely

ot’ on

and result in

used

a

1. This wi I I disturb 1 he

t several inches below the food.

with a

a

1

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the timer

not open

provide minimum and maximum

“bake 30-40” minutes.’.

the door

the

look

cooking time

your

16

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by placing

Most recipes ti

do

such cooking

DO NOT

Opening the oven

lows

times

the door

Your

to escape

may

until the minimum

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Steps:

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Before a Clean Cycle

Quick Reminder:

1.

Prepare the oven for

2. Close the oven door.

3. Press the CLEAN

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad set

Step 1:

cookware cannot withstand the high cleaning (Oven shelves may be left in oven. will discolor after the self-clean cycle.)

Step 2: Wipe up heavy soil on

you use soap, rinse thoroughly prevent staining.

Step

cavity

hot

well with

time.

Remove the broiler pun, broiler

any aluminum

from the oven-they

NOTE:

the oven bottom. If

before

A. Oven Front Frame B. Openings in Door C. Oven Door Gasket D. Oven Light

clean spatters or spills

the

edge

a

inch

the front edge

vinegar and

a

residue

these areas

OVCII I’rotlt

vent, the door

oven). Use detergent and

pad. then rinse

a

THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

all

Shelves

will help

oven is

to

● Clean top.

soap

● Do not let water run down through openings (B)

outside front of oven door with

Do not use

or oven cleaners.

in the top of the door. To help prevent water from getting in these slots when cleaning, open the door as far as it will go.

● l)o not ruh or clean the door gasket

fiberglass material of the gasket has

low resistance to abrasion. An intact oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven

the

and good baking results.

becoming worn, frayed or damaged

in any way or if’ it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

Step

4: Close the door and make sure the oven light

(D) is off.

Oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and

become hard

slide. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oi I after self-cleaning to make shelves slide more easily.

Caution:

se] f-clean i

Drip pans should never be cleaned in the

oven.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven.

any

these products

Ie temperatures may damage the

the

Important

The oven door must

set

for

closed

cycle

controls

extremely

well-fitting

you

A

the high

n

How to Set Oven for Cleaning

Step l: Follow

for Step 2:

CLEAN

Step 4: Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

until desired Clean Time is displayed.

Clean Time is normally

Time

on how

above to prepare the oven

Step 3:

You

anywhere between 2

the oven

change

4 hours.

The

cycle will automatically begin

N’. is displayed. The words “ON” and

“LOCK” will

to open

drops below the

light

When the

wi

I I

in

cool. When

temperature, the word “LOCK” goes out and

the

Step

be

5: When

on

It will

oven door until the

tcmpertiture and the LOCK

cycle is finished, the word “CLEAN”

display

oven temperature

the oven wi I I

below

ILOCK light is off open the door.

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THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

(continued)

After a Clean Cycle

When the clean cycle is finished, the word will go

the display and the oven will begin to

cool, When the oven temperature has fallen below the

temperature the word “LOCK” goes out and

door can be opened.

“CLEAN”

How to Delay Start of Cleaning

After

clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe it up with spots remain, remove them with

damp cloth.

soap-filled steel wool

Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and

water mixture. These deposits

cannot

If

oven is not

removed by the

after one

ir salt residue

cycle.

cycle, the cycle

may be repeated.

white

cycle time

Start

the oven timer to start the

at a later time than the present

NOTE: Before beginning, shows the correct time of day.

sure the

Quick Reminder—Delay Start for Self-Clean:

1. Prepare the oven

2.

Press the CLEAN pad.

3.

Press

INCREASE

cleaning.

4. Press the STOP TIME pad. that appears is

hours later than the time ot

day. Press the INCREASE pad until the Stop Time

wit I

in the display. The self-clean

begin

hours before the

Time you select.

it’s

begin self-cleaning

in the kitchen. The oven is

so

normal Clean Time of

you

the

you’ re

soiled

hours

is prel’erred.

Step I:

Step

2: Close the

CLEAN

the oven for

door.

Step

the CLEAN

Step 4: Press the INCREASE

Step 5: Clean Time

to 4 hours. press desired

-

STOP TIME

ii

INCREASE or DECREASE pad

Time is displayed.

Step 6:

“ t

“STOP TIM E.’ flashes. The

heavy soil

be set for

or shorter Clean Time is desired,

Press the STOP TIME pad.

sets

Stop Time by

the Clean Time to the time of

In this example, the time of day is

and the

Adding

hours to the time of day

Time is

hours.

equals

Step 7: Change Stop Time from pressing the INCREASE

in the

The

finish

The words

wit I

t

The word

until “

“DELAY CLEAN” will

to

begin irt

wilt

by

appears

on

the display irt When the oven locks, the word “LOCK” will

the door wit] temperature drops

When the

wi I I go out in the disptay

the locking temperature the

and the door

Step 8:

When the LOCK tight is off open the door.

cycle is

can be opened.

be locked in

open the oven door

the lock temperature.

the word 5-CLEAN”

the oven will begin to

fallen betow

-

LOCK” goes out

It

the

22

A

23

AND CLEANING

Removal

Packaging Tape

Burner Assembly

I

Burner Top

Trim Ring

The hurrier

CO

I

the

”

the spark igniter is

of the burner. When cleaning the

be

spark igniter with

turn

lovers.

any

hc

snag the

cleaning

Be

while

cleaning the hurrier bowls. A slight electrical

might result which

cause

,

Burner Bowl

1. I

‘Burner Body

Spark Igniter

C; IN

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W

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13

PARTS

rings

Burner Grates

Porcelain enamel burner grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after

them in

You

to

soapy water and rinse with clean waIer.

use

burner grates. Dry the grates

Wash

steel

cloth-don’t put them back on the range wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners.

To get rid of burned-on food,

in

covered container or plastic bag. Add I/4 cup

place the grates

and let them soak for 30 minutes. Wash,

rinse well, and dry.

Control Panel and Knobs

Although they’re 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.

Do not operate a burner time without cookware on the grate.

for an extended period of

The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat. Lower the flame when food reaches the desired temperature.

up

heavier soil with warm, soapy water.

cloth. Rub control panel lightly.

the cooktop looking its

L’ up any spills as they

r.

i

I

spills or spatters with a damp cloth.

Do

in

use abrasives of any kind on the

The lettering

models with touch pads

abrasives and pressure.

may be removed for easier

knob, pull it

water but

oft the stem.

soak.

Glass

As soon as the cooktop is cool,

wash the glass

i I I

becoming more

them

water: rinse with clean water, and dry with a

any I

the surface. chemicals such chemical oven cleaners.

with warm.

cloth.

household detergent. Do

materials such as

cleansing powder

t“il led pads—they

use htirsh

bleach or

with a cloth

can usc

scratch

For streaks or spotting, you may

it helpful to rinse glass with

white vinegar or

fifty

white vinegar/water solution.

25

Oven Shelves

(continued)

You may clean the shelves with a

cleanser

cleaning, rinse the shelves with with a clean cloth.

To remove heavy, burned-on soil,

may be used following manufacturer’s directions. After scrubbing, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.

Oven shelves may be cleaned in self-cleaning oven.

However, they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide more easily.

following manufacturer’s directions.

mild abrasive

After

water and dry

soapy

metal pads

Broiler Pan and Rack

After broiling,

Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out the

grease in the pan into a proper container. Wash and

rinse the pan and rack in hot soapy water.

1f food has burned on,

with detergent and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. That way, burned-on foods will soak loose while the meal is being served.

Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the oven.

Do not clean in self-cleaning oven.

remove the broiler pan from the oven.

sprinkle the rack while hot,

Metal Parts

Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or commercial oven cleaners. To safely clean surfaces;

wash, rinse and then dry with a soft cloth.

26

Glass Surfaces

To clean the outside glass

cleaner. Rinse ‘““ “’” ““” ~

and polish with not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside openings in the glass while cleaning.

cloth. Do

‘ ~

Oven Light Bulb

The light bulb is

replacing the bulb, disconnect

the

the or unplug the range bulb cool completely before removing it. Do not touch

hot bulb with

bulb will break.

TO

● Remove the

● Detach lamp cover and remove bulb.

TO REPLACE:

● Put in

NOTE: A 40-watt appliance bulb is smaller

screws in the

new 40-watt appliance bulb.

than a standard 40-watt household bulb.

● Install lamp cover. Replace

making sure cover fits flush with oven wall.

● Reconnect electric power to range.

on the back oven

power

fuse or circuit breaker panel

the

damp cloth. If

do, the

cover.

screws and tighten,

Removable Oven Bottom

The oven spills,

Oven bottom must be replaced before using the self-clean cycle.

1. Slide the

the

2. T() REPI,ACF;:

1. Slip the oven

back.

2.

Lower the

slide the front bottom into place.

be removed to clean

enable

Unlock

at

the

up

into

reach the

ot’ the

out.

into the

Lock

burner.

the tabs in

ot’ the oven bottom into place and

to the right to lock the

in

Gasket

/

Crystal

/

Cover Rina

The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish.

make

excessive important when baking high tic id content. Hot acidic (such i sauces w itb v i and damage

easier, protect the oven bottom

This is

pie or

fillings or

k, tomatoes or sauerkraut, and

or

j u ice)

enamel

with

TO protect the oven bottom surface, place a piccc

alum i

a

baking dish

completely

heat in

t’oi

I s I i

I

sheet on a lower

Aluminum

y

than

irny

the shelf as this

should not be

i

t’ or under the

It

not

on the oven

a

oven w i tilled

does occur on the oven bottom,

cool

and

can clean the oven bottom

a mi Id

ve

pads. Rinse well to remove any soap

or

self-cleaning.

27

Oven Door

The oven door is removable,

is heavy. You may need help

and replacing the door.

To remove the door,

inches

the special stop position

(hat will hold the door open. Grasp

firmly on

door

NOTE: Be careful not to place

side and lift the

up

hands between

oven door

snap back and pinch fingers.

To replace the door,

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 binges

the same time. If hinges

snap back against the oven frame,

pull them back out.

open it a few

off the hinges.

hinge and the

as the hinge could

make sure

AND CLEANING

(continued)

TO Inside of the door:

● Because the area inside the

gasket is cleaned clean this by hand. Any soap left

on the liner causes additional

stains when the oven is heated. The area outside the gasket can

be cleaned with a scouring pad.

●

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass material of the gasket resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven operation and good baking

results. If you notice the gasket becoming

damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

THE DOOR:

the

an extremely low

worn, frayed or

Outside of the door:

● Use soap and water to thoroughly

clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. DO NOT

water run down through openings in the top of the door. Rinse well. You

may also use a glass cleaner to

clean the glass on the outside

the door.

●

Spi I

of marinades, fruit

juices, tomato sauces and basting

materials

acids may

discoloration-and should be wiped up immediately. When surface is cool, clean and rinse.

●

not use oven cleaners,

cleansing powders or harsh

the outside of

the door.

28

Inside Gasket

Gasket

Outside Gasket

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AND

)

Device

Q

Chain

tip

,

Wall Plate

I

Long Screw

Washer

I

‘,

A

2.

Chain

1’

Tape

Washer and

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30

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MINOR ADJUSTMENTS YOU CAN

Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters

Air

the tlow ot irir to the tltimc

shatter for burner is on

I

The shutter for

the is near the back

wall behind the

storage drawer.

To adjust the flow of air to either burner,

the Phillips head

screw the shutter to allow more or less

into the burner tube as needed.

oven.

burner

loosen

rotate

broil

Loosen

Air adjustment shutter

burners

The

(broil) burner

should burn

with

I” blue cones should out over the edges

To determine bottom burner

flames are proper, remove the oven bottom (see Care and Cleaning section) and the burner baffle. The flames should have

I/2” to 3/4” blue cones with no yellow tipping. When the baffle is back in place, the flames will resettle.

Visually check the color of the tlames every six

months. If they look like illustration (A) in the Problem Solver section of this book,

the

i

extend

(

1- —.-..—1

for service.

Burner

the

on.

burner. The inner

in the

The burner (lames should not

shown in

blue in

line

cause

ot the tliilll~ should be between I/2” and 3/4” long.

with

orange

yellow. Foreign

blow

Turn but this will

burner

the

—

Burner’

1-

1/2” to 3/4”

31

POSSIBLE CAUSE

FLASH ON DISPLAY

TOP BURNERS

NOT LIGHT

BURNERS HAVE YELLOW OR YELLOW-TIPPED FLAMES

● If the time display flashes

Press into operation. 1

CLEAR/OFF

the failure code

pad.

“F-” and

Allow oven to cool for one hour. Put oven back

number,

disconnect

Call for service.

●

Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into

I i

power outlet.

● Gas supply not connected or

● Check for power outage.

● Pan sitting

for

combustion. Remove pan and try again.

●

Igniter orifice i n burner body may be clogged. Refer

burner grate may be

(m.

block i

Cleaning section. Remove the

● Burner

●

Hole i n burner top behind igniter

needle to

(A) Yellow flames—

Call

●

1

burner flames look like (A),

look like (B) or (C), depending on

● With LP

not replaced correctly.

Yellow tip on outer (C) Soft

for service

I for

some ye] low tipping on outer

to the

clogged. Use small sew i

LP

Normal burner

type

is normal.

have a function error code.

power to the range.

properly

the free

the Care

and Cleaning

ion.

gas

should

you

BURNER FLAMES VERY LARGE OR

TICKING SOUND OF SPARK

IGNITER AFTER BURNER

1.

W

——

BURNER KNOBS

NOT TURN

FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY

FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY

32

●

If range is connected to LP

●

Spark igniter

check al I steps i n the I

Turn

ticking is excessive, call for service.

●

To turn from OFF

● The oven

● The door is open

●

1

shelf position is being used.

are not properly set.

Food is being cooked on

●

Cookware is not suited for broi I i

●

num foil used on the broiler rack

push

the knob i n and then

hot pan.

as recommended.

●

The oven controls are not properly set.

● Shelf position is incorrect.

●

1

●

A foi I tent was not used when needed

cookware is being used.

I

and relight.

is normal.

urn.

the Broiling

not been fitted properly and SI it,

the Baking or Roasting section.

slow down browning during

ions.

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User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet

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cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

Other servicing generally should be referred to

service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

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improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

YOUR GE GAS RANGE

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

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WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

part of the range

that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read

your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions

about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities as

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

and Washington,

In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it

is LIMITED because you must pay

to ship the product to the service

shop or for the service technician’s

travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Centers or by our authorized Customer

servicers during

normal working hours. Should your appliance need

or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

described in the Installation

Instructions provided with the product

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Failure of the product if it is used for

other than its intended purpose or

used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Part No.

164 D2588P208

Pub

No.

49-8410

MNUI 14 Rev. 2

CG

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

GER

Printed in LaFayette, GA