ii& intendedtohelp youoperate and
maintainyournewrangeproperly.
Keepit handy foranswersto your
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
or needmore help, write (include
yourphone number):
Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
writedownthemodel
serhi’d nmbers.
and
You’llfindthem on alabellocated in
theburner boxunder the cooktop.
Seepage6.
These numbers are also onthe
Consumer Product Ownership
RegistrationCard that came with
yourrange. Beforesendingin this
card, pleasewritethesenumbers
here:
,-
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethesenumbersin any
correspondence or service calls
concerning yourrange.
Wy(m.
aE-angee 00
Immediately contactthe dealer (or
builder) that soldyouthe range.
Check theProblem Solver on
page 19.Mlistsminor causesof
operatingproblems thatyou can
correct yourself.
2
}’ourgasrange isequipped with
either a Standing Pilot or Electric
PilotIgnition System.
310&gsJGss&3PH,
and
StandingPilot Systemhas a
continuousflame glowing at
;~l~tinles.
ModelsJGSS03EH,
JGBS16EH
andJGBS16GEH
Electric Pilot IgnitionSystem uses
anelectricsparktoignitetheburners
anddoes not require use ofamatch
unlesselectrical current to your
rangeis interrupted.
Ii.nisho
km- range, like so many otkr
hwsehdd
cm Sem?
!N.dl
carpeting. When moving the range
onthistype of flooring, use care.
Do not install the range over
kitchen carpeting unless you
place an insulating pad or sheetof
l/4-inch-thick plywood between
therangeand carpeting.
W%ellthejlom- coveting ends at
~jle~j-on~~~~ke~~~~ge,the area that
therangewiHrest on should be
builtup with plywood or similar
materialto the same level or higher
thanthefloor ccvermg. This will
allowthe range to be moved for
cleaningor servicing.
items,is wavy and
intosoftfloor Umw!rings
‘as-vinylor
the
Ybm-range must be levelin order to
p~oduceproper cooking and baking
1
results.Af$eritisinitsfinallocation,
placealevelhorizontally on an
wen shelf and check the levelness
front to back and side to side. Level
he range b-yadjusting the leveling
shelf supports)
10 Oven Shelf Supports
11 Broiler Pan and Rack
(easily removed for ovencleaning)
10,1622
2
8
8
9
10
10
10
10
14
1612 RemovableOven Door
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(locksin up position to simpli& cleaning
underneath)
14 Lift-Off Cooktop
(easily removed and replaced)
15 RemovableO~~enBottom
1513 Lift-Up Cooktop
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surfaceBurner‘controls
HowtoselectFktmesize
Standing PilotModels
JGSS03PH,JGBS16PHand
JGBS16GPH
Yourrange has standing surface
burner pilot ports that must be lit
initially. To lightthem:
L Be sure surfaceburner control
knobsare in the OFI?position.
2. Removethe grates and lift the
cooktopup or off (see page 15).
3. Locate the twopilot ports and
lighteach ofthemwith a match.
4. Replace or lower the cooktop.
Yoursurfaceburners are now ready
foruse.
ElectricIgnitionModels
JGSSOSE~,JGBS16EHand
JGBSMKWH
Surfaceburners on your range are
lightedby electric ignition, ending
the need for pilotlights.
In ease of z power outage, youcan
lightthe pilotless ignition surface
burners on your range with a
match. Hold a lightedmatch to the
burner, then turn the knob to the
LITE position. Use extreme
caution when lightingburners
inthismanner.
The knobs that turn the surface
burners on and off are located on
the lower front panel in front of the
burners.
The two on the leftcontrol the left
front and left rear burners. The two
on the right control the right front
and right rear burners.
ToLighta surfaceBurner
Push the control knob in and turn it
toLITE. On electricignitionmodels,
youwillhear a littleclickingnoise—
the soundoftheburner lighting.
After theburnerignites,turn the
knobto adjust the fkirnesize.
Note:
@Alwayshavea cookingutensilon
the gratebefore turning on a burner.
The finish on the grate may chip
without a utensil to absorb the heat.
* Check to be sure the burner you
turned on isthe oneyou wanttouse.
The flame size on a gas burner
shouldmatch the cookware you
are using.
NEVER LET THE FLAME
EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF
THE COOKWARE. Any flame
largerthan the bottom of the
cookware is wasted heat and only
servesto heat thehandles.
Whenusingaluminumor
Auninurn-cladstainlesssteel
potsandpans,
the circle it makes is about 1/2inch
smaller than the bottom of the
cookware.
adjust the flame so
Whenboiling,use this same
flame size—1/2inch smaller than
the bottom of the cookware—no
matter what the cookware is made
of. Foodscookjust as quickly at a
gentleboil as theydo at a furious
rollingboil. A high boil creates
steam and cooksawaymoisture,
flavorand nutrition. Avoidit except
for the fewcookingprocesses
which need a vigorousboil.
poorheatingproperties,andisusually
combinedwithcopper, aluminum
or other metalsfor improvedheat
distribution. Combination metal
skillets generally work satisfactorily
ifused atmediumheatasthe
manufacturer recommends.
in aIl i]~UnlillUIN
‘1’hcCIOCiiiiIldTimer ;~rchCipfLll
kviccsthat SCIW2SCVCriilpU!”pLVW!+.
3%43 clock
thedock, push iFlthe knob
“R)set
and turn the clock hands to the right
to the correct time.
Then M theknob
outmd continue IurningtoOFF.
Timer
The Timerhasbeen combined with
therangeclock. Use itto timeall
yourprecise cookingoperations.
You’llrecognizetheTimer as the
pointerwhich isdifferentincolor
than theclock hands.
Minutesare markedupto30 and
hoursare marked upto4 on the
centerring oftheclock.
TosettheTimer,turn theknobto
theleft, without pushingin, until
thepointer reachesthe number of
minutesor hoursyouwanttotime.
At the end
soundstotell youtime isup.
theknob,withoutpushingin, until
thepointer reachesOFF andthe
buzzer stops.
ofthesettime,abuzzer
Turn
9
2. llcmovc the broiier pan and rack
and open the broiler c~mpartmtmt
drawer to the “stop” pusitior I.
3. Locatethe pilot port on the right
sideof the oven burner at the back
ofthe oven.
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4. Using a long match or match
holder, reach through the broiler
compartment and light the oven
‘pilot.
5. Close the broiler compartment
drawer.Yourovenand broiler are
nowready for use.
Electric Ignition Models
KXXNM3H,JGBS16EHand
JGBS16GEH
The flowofair to the ovenburner is
tid.jusiedin the same manner as it is
fbrthe surface burners{SWpage 9).
When the air flow ispropwly
adjusted, the ovenburner flame
shouldbe steadywithappmxiinately
l-inch blue cones and should not
extend out overthe baffle edges.
BeforeusingYouroven
1. Look atthe control. Be sure you
understand how to set it properly.
2. Check the inside of the oven.
Look at the shelves. Practice
removingand .rep~acingthem
while the oven is cool.
3. Read the informationand tips
on the followingpages.
4. Keep thisbook handy where you
can refer to it—especiallyduring
the first fewweeks of getting
acquainted with youroven.
OvenControl
The OVEN TEMP control is
located at the center of the control
panel on the front of the range.
ovenshelves
The shelvesaredesigned with stoplocksso whenplacedcorrectlycmthe
shelf supports, they will stopbefore
comingcompletelyoutoftheovenand
will not tjlt when you are removing
foodor placing foodon them.
When placing cookware on a shelf,
pullthe sheif out to the “stop”
position. Place the cookware on
the shelf, then slide the shelf back
intothe oven,This will eliminate
reaching into the hot oven.
The ovenhas four shelf supports—
A (bottom),B,C and D (top). Shelf
positionsfor cooking are suggested
on Baking and Roastingpages.
The ovenburner on these ranges is
lightedby electric ignition.
CAUTION:DO NOT MAICEANY
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE
ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN
DURING AN ELIXITUCAL
POWER FAILURE. Resumption
ofelectrical power when OVEN
TEMP control is in any position
other than OFF will result in
automaticignition ofthe oven
burnerand could cause severeburns
ifatthetime you were attempting
to lighttheburner with a match.
Standingpilotmodels
Simply turn the knob to the desired
cooking temperatures, which are
marked in 25% increments on the
dial. It will normally take 30 to 60
seconds before the flame comes on.
After the oven reaches the selected
temperature, the ovenburixi- cy~les
Electric pilot models
10
Use switchon control panel to turn
lighton and off.
ovenV&t
Yourovenis ventedthrough a duct
at the center rear of the range (see
page 6). Do notblock the opening
ofthisduct when cooking in the
oven—itis important that the flow
of fresh air to the ovenburner be
uninterrupted. Avoidtouching the
ventopeningsor nearby surfaces
during ovencooking-they may
become hot.
‘“
1. I%si!ion[heshelf or slmlvcsin
{k oven.
2. Close ovendoor, turn OVEN
TEMP knob to desired temperature
and preheat ovenfbr titleast 10
minutesif’preheating is necessary,
3. Place food inoven on
A1]owatl~~stanin~~b~~ween
shelf.
edgeof bakeware and oven wail
or adjacent utensils.
Ifcooking on twoshelves at the
sane time, place shelves about4
inchesapart and stagger food on
[hem.
4. Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
kmger if necessary. Switch off
heatand removefood.
Preheating isimportantwhen using
temperatures below225”F.and
whenbaking foodssuch asbiscuits,
cookies,cakesandother pastries.
Preheatingisnotnecessary when
roastingor long-timecooking of
wholemeals.
IMostbaking is done on the second
shelfposition (B)from the bottom.
When baking three or four items,
usetwo shelves positioned on the
second and fourth setsof supports
@ &D) from bottom of oven.
Bakeangel food cakes on first shelf
position (A) from bottom of oven.
‘l@s
*
I?o]1ow a tested recipe and
measurethe ingredients carefully.
Ifyouare using apackage mix,
followlabel directions.
center of
@If moistureisnoticeableon the
frontoft-heovenor on theoven
window
when tlrst turning on theoven, leave
theovendoor ajar fora fewminutes
or untilthe oveniswarm.
inthe ovenwiththeuseofaluminum
foil. If foilisused, place asmall
sheetof it, about 10by 12inchesat
themost, on a lowershelf several
inchesbelowthefood. Do notplace
foilonthe ovenbottom.
1. ,41uIuinunIpms conduct heat quickly. For most2. Dark or non-shiny finishes. also glass and pyroceram,
—
con~’cntional
because they help prevent over-browning in the time it takes fix
heat mcook the center areas. Wcrecommend dttll (satin-finish)
baking, 1ighl, shiny fit-tisttcs give best results
gtmmlly absorb heat which may result indry,crispcrusts.
Reduce oven heat
25°F,if lighter crusts we desired, Preheat
cast iron for baking some foods for rapid browningwhen fbod
bottomsurfaces of pans for cake pans and pie plates to bc sureisadded.
those arms browncompletely.
(withoutshortening)
AngelfoodAiuminumTube Pan
Jeiiy roiiMetal Jeiiy RoiiPan
Sponge
Metal or Ceramic PanA
A325°-3750
B
375°-400010-15Linepan with waxedpaper.
325°-3500
30-55Twopiece pan is convenient.
45-60
Cakes
Bundt cakesMetai or Ceramic PanA, B325°-350045-65
CupcakesShinyMetal Muffin Pans
Fruit cakesMetalor Glass Loaf or
LayerShiny Metal Panwith
Layer,chocoiateShiny Metal Panwith
Loaf
Tube Panindividual cakes.
satin-finish bottom
satin-finish bottom
Metai or Glass Loaf PansB
B350°-3750
A. B
B350°-3750
B350°-375025-30
275°-3000
350°40-60
20-25
2-4 hrs.Use300”F.andShelf B for small or
20-35
Cookies
BrowniesMetal or Glass PansB, C325°-350025-35
DropCookie Sheet
RefrigeratorCookie Sheet
Rolledor siiced
Cookie Sheet
B, C
B, C
B,C
350°-4000
400°-4250
375°-4000
10-20UseShelf C andincrease temperature
6-12
7-12
Fruits,
OtherDesserts
BakedappiesGlass or Metai Pans
Custard
Puddings,riceGlass Custard Cups or
md custard
Pies
Frozen
MeringueSpread to crust edges
3ne crust
rWOc~st
Wry shell
Glass Custard Cups or
Casserole (set in pan of hot water)
Casserole
Foii Pan onCookie ShedA400°-4250
Glass or Satin-finishMetalA, B400°-4250
Glass or Satin-finish MetalE400°-4250
Glass or Satin-finish Metal
A, B, C350°-4000
B300°-3500
B
B,A325°-3500
B
325°
450°
30-60
30-60Reducetemperatureto 300°F.for large
50-90Cook bread or rice puddingwith custard
45-70
15-25
45-60
40-60
12-15
Miscellaneous
3akedpotatoesSet on Oven Shelf
lcallopeddishes
;oufflesGlass
Glass or Metal
A, B, C
A, B, C325°-3750
B
325°-4000
300°-350030-75
60-90Increase time for large amount or size.
30-60
Cmmmi,refrigeratwibiscuits ~~kc2 to4
minutes iess time,
Preheat cast iron panforcrisp crust.
Din-easeabout5 minutesformuf!ln
350”F,for 10to 15minutes.
Dark mctai or giassgivesdeepest
browning.
Paper iiners produce more moist crusts.
Bar cookies from mix use sametime.
25 to 50”F.for more browning.
custard.
base 80to 90 minutes.
Large piesuse400°F. and increase time.
Toquicklybrown meringue use 400°F. for
8to 10 minutes.
Custard fillings require iowertemperature,
longer time.
mix.
12
r(ushxiuncover-txiinyour own.
breasl-side-upon roustingrack in a
Wasting [cnqxralures, whichshailow pan. ‘l%cmelting fatwill
should be low and steady. k(!cp
spatteringto a minimum, Whtn
roasting.‘itisnot necessary to scar.
baste,cover,or add watcwto your
meat.Roastingiseasy,just f;llow“m
these
Stf2j3S:
Step 1. Positionovenshelf at
second from bottom position(B)
baste the meat. $kkct u PN as
closetothe sizeof meat as possible.
(Broiler pan with rack isa goodcarving, you may wish 10remove
pan forthis.)meat from oven justbcf(weit is
Step 3: Turn OVEN TEMP control
desired temperature, Check the
to
RoastingChati for temperatures
and approximatecookingtimes.
forsmallsizemast(3_to5 lbs.) and at
bottom position(A)for largerrwusts.
being removed from [hc wwn. Fmrare or mcdium inlcrn:ddorxmxs.
if meat is to stand K)to 20 minutes
while making gravy or for easier
~onc. If no stwlJing is pkmned,
cook meat m suggested
temperature.
F1’llzen RWMS
Frozen roasts of beef, pork,
lamb, etc., can be started without
thawing, but allow 10to 25 minutes
per pound additionaltime (10
minutesper pound for roasts under
5 pounds, more time for larger
roasts).
Thaw most frozen poultry before
roastingto ensure even doneness.
Some commercial frozen poultry
can be cooked successfully withwt
thawing. Followdirections given
on packer’s label,
chart
TypeTemperatureDoneness
Meat
Tendercuts; rib, highquality
sirloin tip, rump or topround*
Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder*
Veaishoulder, legor loin*
Porkloin, rib or shoulder*325°WellDone:
Iiam, pre-cCOkea325°ToWarm:
Ham, raw
*Forboneless rolled roasts over6-inches
thick, add 5 to 10minutesper lb. totimes
givenabove.
PouItry3 to5-lbs.
Chickenor Duck325°
Chickenpieces375°
Turkey
Oven
325°Rare:24-3018-22
325°Rare:
325°WellDone:35-4530-40
325°
325°
Medium:30-3522-25i50°- 1600
WellDone:
Medium:25-3024-28150°-1600
WellDone:30-3528-33170°-1850
WellDone:
WellDone:
Well Done:
WellDone:20-25
ApproximateRoastingTimeinternal
in Minutesper PoundTemperature“F
3to5-Ibs.6to $-lbs.
35-4528-33170°-1850
21-25
35-4530-40170°-1800
10minutesperlb. (anyweight)125°-1300
Under10Ibs.10to 15-lbs.
20-3017-20160°
35-4030-35185°-1900
35-40185°-1900
10to15-ibs.
130°-140°
20-23130°-1400
170°-1800
over 5lbs.
Over15Ibs.In thigh:
15-20
185°-1900
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1. If nmafhas fk[or gristle nearI!?e
edge. cut vertical slushes through
tm{habout 2 inches apart, butdon’t
cw int{?meat. Werccwmmend
trim fatto prewmtexcessive
~fo~
smoking, leavinga layerabout
that
IN-inch thick.
~. Removebroiler pan and rack
from broiler compartment and
piacc food on rack.
3. Pull out drawer and position
broilerpan in compartment.Placing
foodclosertoflameincreasesexterior
browningoffood, butalso increases
spatteringand the possibility of fats
and ineatjuices igniting.
4. Close broiler door and, for most
foods,turn OVENTEMP knob to
BROIL. Exceptions are chicken
and ham which are broiled at a
iowersetting in order to cook food
thro@ before over-browningit.
5. Turn most foodsonce during
cooking; (the exception is thin fillets
of fish; oil one side, place that side
downonbroiler rackandcookwithout
turning until done). Time foods for
aboutone-half the total cooking
time, turn food, then continue to
cook to preferred doneness.
6. Turn OVEN TEMP knob to
OFF. Removebroiler pan from
compartment and serve food
immediately.Leave pan outside
compartment to cool.
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Chicken(450”)
BakeryProducts
Bread(Toast)or
T&ster Pastries
EnglishMuffins
Lobstertails
(6
tO 8-oz.each)
Fish
Hamslices(450°)
Precooked
Porkchops
WellDone
Lambchops
Medium
WellDone
Medium
WellDone
VVienws,
similarprecooked
sausages,
bratwurst
l-lb. (4pauies)
E Io vi-in. {hick
l-in. thick
(1-1‘/2Ibs.)
l;/2-in.thick
(’2.’2~ ]b$,)
I Whok?
(2 to 2Y~-lbs.),
split lengthwise
2-4 slicm
1 Pkg (2)
2-split
2-4
l-Ib. fillets %to
%-in. thick
l-in. thick
2 (YIin.)
2 (l-in. thick),
about 1lb.)
2(1 inch)
about 10-12
2 (IV2 inch),
about 1lb.
l-lb. pkg. (10)
OZ.
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3-4
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16-18
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Do not
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8
10
10-12
13
8
10
10
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12-14
61-2If desired, split sausagesinhalf
7-8
5-6
8-9
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turn
over.
4-5
4-7
4-6
Sfx.wcevenly. Up 108 patties
[alw:Iboutsaint time,
7
S[cakslessth:inl-in. cook
[hroughbefore browning,
pa~lfrying is rcc{)nmlcndcd.
Slash fa!.
Rcctucctinws about5 to 10min.
per side for’cut-upchicken.
Brusheach side with melted
butter.Broilwithskin sidedown
first andbroil withdoorclosed.
Spaceevenly.Place English
muffins cut-side-upand brush
with butter if desired.
Cut throughbackof shell,spread
open. Brush with meltedbutter
beforeandafter half time.
Handle and turn very carefully.
Brush with lemonbutter before
andduring cooking if desired.
Preheat broiler to increase
browning.
8Increasetimes 5-10min. per side
for lyz-in.thickor home cured,
Slash fat,A
Slash fat,
10
lengthwiseinto5to6-in.pieces.
14
Ai%%%
‘ww’-
Proper care and cleaning are
important so your range will give
cffkimt md satisfactory
}“oU
service.
carefully in caring for it to help
assuresafe and proper maintenance.
BE SLJRE
FO11OWthese ciirec~ions
ELECTRICPOWER
N OFFBEFORECLEANING
AN%”PART’OFYOURRANGE.
outerFinish
When the range is cool, wash the
enamel finish with mild soap and
wateror a mild abrasive cleanser
applied with a damp cloth. Rinse
the surface with clean water and
dry with a soft cloth. Ifyou wish,
occasionally apply a thin coat of
mild cleaning wax to help protect
the finish.
There are a number of precautions
you can take to avoidmarring the
surface of the range and to prevent
itfrom becoming dull. Don’tslide
heavy pans across it. If you spill
foodswith a lot of acid (tomatoes,
sauerkraut, fruitjuices, etc.) or
foodswith high sugarcontent,
clean them up as soon as possible.
If allowed to set, these foodscould
cause a dull spot. Also, no matter
howstubborn the food stain, never
use harsh abrasive cleansers. They
could permanently damage the
enamel surface.
CkmtrdPad
It’sa good idea to wipe the control
paneldean after each use of the
oven.For amore thorough cleaning,
theknobs can be removed by
pullingthem off the knob stems.
Clean with mild soap and water,
rinse with clean water and polish
dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasivecleansers,
strongliquid cleaners or oven
cleaners on the control panel as
[heywill damage the finish.
Gmtes
Grates should be washed regularly
and, of course, after spillovers.
Washthem in hot, soapywaterand
rinse with clean water. Dry the
grates with a cloth—-don’tput them
back on the range wet. When
replacing the grates, be sure they’re
lockedintopositionovertheburners.
Toget rid of burned-on food, soak
the grates in a slightlydiluted
liquid cleanser.
Althoughthey’redurable, the
grates will gradually losetheir
shine, regardlessof the care you
takeofthem. This isdue to their
exposure to high temperatures.
Topreserve the grates’porcelain
finish as long as possible, havethe
pan on the grate before youturn on
theburner,andlowertheflamewhen
foodreachesthedesiredtemperature.
~&O~f&
Lift-Up
Ch3kt$)p
Clean the area under the cooktop
often. Built-upsoil, especially
grease, may catch fire.
Tomake cleaningeasier, the
cooktop on model .JGSS03maybe
lifted off or, on model JGBS16,
lifted up and held up bylocking
arms that catch and hold the top up
when it’sallthe wayup.
Be
sure auhmmsare turned
offbefumeraising or removing the
eooktop. Then remove the grates,
grasp the front sidesof the cooktop
and lift.
After cleaning underneaththe
cooktopwith hot, mild soapy water
and a clean cloth, put the cooktop
back in place. Forthe lift-uptop,
lift up a little to release the locking
armsand pushthemin whileguiding
the top back down. Be careful not
to pinch your fingers.
J&Ml& Top Burners
The holesin theburners of your
rangemust be keptclean at all
times for proper ignitionand an
even, unhampered flame.
Youshouldclean the burners
routinely and especially after bad
spillovers which could clog these
holes. Burners liftright out for
cleaning.
Note: A screw holds each ofthe
burners inplace to keep them from
wobblingaround during shipment.
Tagsindicatetheir location. Remove
the shipping screw with a Phillips
head screwdriver,lift theburner,
tilt it to one sideat the end closest
to the igniter and move ittoward the
back ofthe range. This disengages
it from the gas valvesat the front of
the range, and itlifls out easily.
Toremoveburned-on food, soak
the burner in a solution of a product
used forcleaningthe insideofcoffee
makers. Soak the burner for 20 to
30 minutes. If the food doesn’t
rinse off completely, scrub it with
soap and water or a mild abrasive
cleanser and a damp cloth.
Beforeputting theburner back, dry
it thoroughly by setting it in a warm
ovenfor 30 minutes. Then place it
back in the range, making sure it is
properly seated and level.
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D$lm
oven
lleoven door is removable to
malw cleaningthe oven easier.
Toremovethe door, open it a few
inchesto the specialstop position
that will hold the door open.‘Grasp
firmly on each side and Iifl the
door straight up and off the hinges.
(Due to the large amount of
insulationand theconstruction
ofthedoor,“itis heavy.)
Note: Be careful not to place hands
between the spring hinge and the
ovendoo; frame. The hinge could
snap back and pinch fingers.
Washwith hot, soapywater. For
stubborn spots, use a solution of
ammonia and water. Do not
immerse the door in water.
To replace the door, position slots
in bottom of door over the hinges
that are in the “out” position. Then
lowerthe door slowly and evenly
overboth hinges at the same time.
If hinges snap back against the oven
frame, pull them back out.
oven
Oven shelves may be cleaned with
a mild abrasive cleanser following
manufacturer’sdirections. Afier
cleaning,rinsethe shelveswithclean
water and dry with a dry cloth. To
removeheavy,burned-on soil, soapy
metal pads may be used following
manufacturer’s directions. After
scrubbing, wash with soapy water,
rinse and dry.
With proper care, the porcelain
enamel walls will retain their goodIookingfinish formanyyears.
Soap and water will normally
do thejob. Heavy spattering or
spilloversmay require cleaning
with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Soapywet pads mayalso be used.
Do notallowfood spillswith a high
sugaror acid content (such as milk,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices
or pie filling)to remain on the
surface. They maycause a dull
spot even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the
cleaningjob easier. Place 1/2cup
in a shallow glass or pottery
container in a cold oven overnight.
The ammonia fumes will help
loosen the burned-on grease and
food.
If necessary, youmayuse a caustic
cleaner. Followthe package
directions.
(hlt~O1’lS aboutusing
spray-onovencleaners:
careful where theoven cleaner
Be
is sprayed.
@Do not spray on theelectrical
controlsand switches(on models so
equipped) because it could cause a
short circuit and result in sparking
or fire.
@Do
notallow a filmfrom the
cleanertobuildup onthetemperature
sensingbulb—itcould cause the
ovento heat improperly. (The bulb
is located at the top of the oven,)
Carefully wipe the bulb clean after
each ovencleaning, being careful
not to move the bulb as a change
in its position could affect how
the oven bakes.
@Do not spray any oven cleaner on
the oven door, handles or any
exterior surfaceoftheoven, wood
or paintedsurfaces. The cleaner
can damage these surfaces.
The oven
make cleaning easier.
‘l_o
Removetheovenshelves.
L
bottom can be rcn-noved to
removetheovenbottom:
2. Removethe two knurled hold-
down screwsateach front corner.
If screwsare too tighttoremoveby
hand, use a screwdriver.
Place yourfingersin the slots in the
bottom and liftup the front edgeof
the ovenbottom untilit is clear of
the oven front frame.
3. Pull the bottom forward and out
of the oven, keepingthe rear of the
ovenbottom gliding on the bottom
of the lowest shelf glide. This keeps
itfrom catchingontheburner igniter
shield. Toreplace the bottom, just
reverse this procedure, making sure
the two tabs onthe rear of the oven
bottom go into the slotsat the rear.
The ovenbottom has a porcelain
enamel finish. Tomake cleaning
easier, protect the oven bottom
from excessivespillovers.This is
particularly important when baking
a fruit pie or other foodswith high
acid content. Hot fruit fillings or
foodsthat are acid in content such
as milk, tomato or sauerkraut, and
sauces with vinegar or lemon
juice, maycause pitting and damage
to the porcelain enamel surface.
oven
“h protectthe ovenbottomsurface,
placea piece of aluminum foil
slightlylarger than the baking dish
or a small cookie sheet on a lower
shelfor unciei.the baking dishto
catch any boilovcrs. It should not
completely coverthe shelf as this
wouldcause unevenheat inthe
OVen.Aluminum foilshould not
be placed on the oven bottom.
If a spilloverdoes occur on the
ovenbottomallowthe ovento cool
first. Youcan clean the bottomwith
soap and water, a mild abrasive
cleanser, soap-filledabrasive pads,
or caustic oven cleaner following
manufacturer’sdirections.
When applying oven cleaner, be
carefulnotto getiton thecountertop,
floor or any other surface.
ovenLi@t
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The light bulb islocated in the
upper right corner of the oven.
Beforereplacing the bulb,
disconnect electric power to the
rangeat the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel. Let the bulb cool
completely before removingit. Do
nottouch a hot bulb with a damp
clothas the bulb will break.
Besure to installa high
temperature appliance bulb of the
same wattageasthe one it replaces.
After broiling, remove the broiler
rack and carefully pour off the
grease. Washand rinse the rack in
hot, soapy water.
lffood has burned on, sprinkle
the rack while hot with detergent
and cover with wet paper towelsor
a dish cloth. That way,burned-on
foodswill soak loose while the
meal is being served.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan
and rack in the oven.
The temperature control in your
newovenhas beencarefullyadjusted
to provideaccurate temperatures.
However,if this ovenhas replaced
oneyouhaveused for severalyears,
youmaynotice adifference in the
degree of browning or the length
oftime required when usingyour
favoriterecipes. Oven temperature
controlshavea tendency to “drift”
overaperiod ofyears and since
thisdrift is very gradual, it is not
readily noticed. Therefore, you
mayhavebecome accustomed to
your,previous ovenwhich may
haveprovided a higher or lower
temperature thanyou selected.
Beforeattempting to havethe
temperature ofyour new oven
changed, be sure you have followed
the baking time and temperature of
the recipe carefully.Then, afler
youhaveused the ovena fewtimes
and you feel the oven is too hot
or too cool, there isa simple
adjustmentyoucan make yourself
on the Oven Temperature knob.
Pull the knob offthe control shaft
and look at the back side. There is
a disc in the center of the knob skirt
witha seriesof notcheson the inner
edge nextto the knob shaft. One of
these notches ispositioned over a
pointeron the sideofthe knob shaft.
Note position of
pointer to notches
~/
~~\ Loosen only the
before adjustment
locking screws
Note which notchthe pointer is
located in. Tomake an adjustment,
carefully loosen (approximately
one turn), but do not completely
removethe twoscrewsthathold the
skirt to the knob. Hold the knob
(black or chrome in color) and with
theother hand carefullytilt the skirt
untilthe notch in the disc clears the
pointer on the knob shaft. To raise
the oventemperature, turn the
dial
in the direction ofthe arrow for
“Raise~’
Tolower the temperature, turn
the
dialin the direction ofarr~w
for “LowerVEach notch will
changethe oventemperature
approximately25°F.
It is suggestedyou movethe
adjustment one notch from the
original setting and check oven
performance before making any
additional adjustments.
After the adjustment is made, make
sure the pointer on the knob shafi
is aligned with the notch in the
disc. Press skirt and knob together
and retighten screws so they are
snug, but be careful not to
overtighten.
Re-installknob on range and check
performance. Note that after an
adjustment has been made the
“Of~’ and “Broil” positions on
the skirt will notline up with the
indicator mark on the control panel
as it previously did. This condition
is expected and will not create a
problem. NOTE: The expanded
(shaded) area on the skirt isto
allowfor this condition.
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*SOilp-FillCdScouring Pad
~Conmwcial OvmlCleaner
Wil[C~Clean outside of cooled black glassdoor with a glass Cleiincrhit does not contain
e SOfipiindWi~t~r
e DryCloth
~SoapandWater
PaintedSurfaces~SoapandWaterUsea mild solution ofsoap andwater.Do not use anyharsh abrasives or cleaning powders
InsideOvenDoofi@SoapandWater
(hen Liner*
[CAUTION: When in
use. lightbulbs can
becomewarm enoughto
break if touchedwith
moistcloth or towel.
When cleaning, avoidthin layerof cleaner. Use ofrubber glovesis recommended. Wipe or rub lightly on
warm lamps withcleaning
cloths if lamp coveris
removed.)
Removable
Bottom
Surface
Grates
Oven
Burner
Burners~Solutionfor Cleaning
—.
Shelves
*Spillageof marinades, fruitjuices, and basting materials containing acids maycausediscoloration. Spilloversshould bewiped up immediately, with care
beingtakennot to touchanyhot portionofthe oven. When the surface iscool, clean and rinse.
o Soap-Filled ScouringPad
@CommercialOvenCleanersidesand lining updoor with hinges. Push door firmly into place.
~
SoapandWater
* Soap-FilledScouring Pad
~CommercialOven Cleaner
Inside ofCoffee Makersand soak them for 20 to 30 minutesin solution of hot water and product for cleaning inside
~SoapandWaterofcoffeemakers, suchas Dip-It brand. If soil does not rinse offcompletely, scmb burners
~Mild AbrasiveCleanser
9Damp Cloth
@Soap andWater
* Soap-Filled ScouringPad
e Commercial OvenCleaner
Drain fal, cod paniUl(i nick slightly.(Do no[ ICIsoiledPiill:ind rack standin broiler
compartment w ccwl.) Sprinktcon dckxgcnt. Fill the piinwith warm wa[crandspnwd
claih or paper [owcloverthe rack, Let pun and riiCkstand fi]ra fcwminutes. Wash: scour
[~~~~s$iiry. Rinseid dry. OITION: TIw broiler piiniindt-ii~kmay:ilsr.)beclcarwd ina
if
dishwxshcr.
kIIObS.Wiishg~ntlybutdo n(}~SOnk.Dry and rc[urn controls to rangemi&ingsure
Illilkh flii( iiIWI 011 lk !-mobiIIKtshiif[.
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iii~rnoniti.Washother glass with ch)thdampened in soapy water. Rinse iindpolish with a
dly cloth, If knobsiireremoved,do not allowwater 10run down inside the surface of glass
while cleaning.
Wash, rinse, and then polish with a clrycloth, D() N(Yf USE steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia, acids, or commercial ovencleaners whichmaydamagethe finish.
Avoidcleaningpowdersor harsh abrasives which mayscratch the enamel. If acids should
spill on the range while it is hot, usc iidry paper towelor cloth to wipeup right away.
When the surfacehascooled, washand rinse. For other spills, such m fat smatterings,em.,
washwith
which mayscratchor mar surface.
Tocleanoven door; rcmovebyopeningabout three inches and graspingdoor at sides. Lift
door up and away from hinges. Clean with soapand water. Replace bygrasping door at
Cool beforecleaning.
FOR LIGHT SOIL: Frequentwiping with mild soapand water(especially after cooking
meat) will prolongthetime betweenmajor cleaning. Rinse thoroughly.N(YfE: Soapleft
on liner causesadditional stains whenovenis reheated.
FOR HEAVYSOIL: Choosea non-abrasive cleaner and followlabel instructions, using
stubborn spots. Rinsewell. Wipe offanyovencleaner thatgetson thermostat bulb. When
rinsing ovenaftercleaning also wipethermostat bulb,
The ovenbottompanelcan be removedfor easy cleaning. l-Jsethe same directions for
cleaningas explainedabovefor Oven Liner.
Lift out when cool. Soak5-10minutesif desired in warm solution of dishwasher
detergent. Scour with materials mentioned here toremoveburned-on food particles.
Wipe off burner heads. If heavy spillover occurs, removeburners from range (see page 15)
with soap andwater or a mild abrasivecleanser and a damp cloth. Dry burners in a warm
oven for 30 minutes before returning them to the range.
Yourshelves can becleanedbyusingany and all mentioned materials. Rinse thoroughly to
removeall materialsaftercleaning.NOTE: Somecommercialovencleanerscausedarkening
anddiscoloration. When using for first time, test cleaner on small part ofshelf and check for
discoloration beforecompletely cleaning.
soapmciwi~tcrwhencooled and then rinse. Polishwith dry cloth.
Toobtainw-vice, see your warranty
onthe back page ofthis book.
‘We’reproud of our service and
wantyouto be pleased. If for some
reasonyou are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
stepsto follow for ftirther help.
FIRST, contact thepeople who
serviced your appliance. Explain
whyyouare not pleased. In most
cases, this will solvethe problem.
NEXT, if you are still notpleased,
write all the details—including
yourphone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
General Electric
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer ActionPanel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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Saveproof of original purchase date such asyour sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
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Forone year from dateof original
purchase,wewill provide,free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your hometo repair or replace
part ofthe range that fails
any
because of a manufacturing defect.
1S~ Service trips toyour home to
teach you how to usethe product.
Readyour
If you then have anyquestions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
The GEAnswer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
@Improper installation.
if you havean installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer,
Youare responsible for providing
adequateelectrical, gas,exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
Useand Care material.
This warranty is extendedto
the original purchaser and any
succeeding ownerfor products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48mainland states,Hawaii
and Washington, D.C.InAlaska the
warranty is the sameexceptthat it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
shipthe product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
coststo your home.
All warranty service will be provided
byour Factory Service Centers or
byour authorized Customer Care@
servicersduring normal working
hours.
Lookinthe White or YellowPages
of yourtelephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRICFACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMER
CARE@SERVICE.
@Replacement of housefuses 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.