GE JRP24, JKP27 Use and Care Manual

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UseandCare Guide

Built-In Electric Oven

Safety Instructions.....................3, 4

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ........... 4, 14, 18, 19, 21, 23

Baking .................................................... 12–14

Broiling, Broiling Guide ...................... 20–22

Clock and Timer ........................................ 7–9

Control Panel........................................... 7–10

Fan........................................................... 11, 20

Features ........................................................... 5

Power Outage................................................. 7

Preheating ..................................... 13, 19–21

Roasting, Roasting Guide .................. 18, 19

Self-Cleaning Instructions................. 23–25

Shelves...... 4, 11, 13, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26

Special Features of Your

Upper Oven Control ............................... 8–10

Timed Baking........................................ 15, 16

Vent ................................................................ 11

Problem Solver...................... 29, 30

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself............................................ 17

More questions ?…call

GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000

Consumer Services.................. 31

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

Important Phone Numbers....................... 31

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

Removal of Packaging Tape ........................2

Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

Care and Cleaning................... 26–28

Broiler Pan and Grid.................................... 26

Lift-Off Oven Door....................................... 27

Oven Light Bulb Replacement................. 26

Porcelain Oven Interior.............................. 28

Self-Cleaning Instructions................. 23–25

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

GE Appliances

Models: JKP27

JRP24

164D2966P221

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HELP US HELP YOU…

Before using your oven, read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call:

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

How to Remove Packaging Tape

To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove adhesive left from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface.

NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the chrome trim on oven parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the front of the lower oven behind the oven door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your oven. 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 oven.

Save time and money . Before you request service…

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

IF YOU NEED SER VICE…

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

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IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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.

• The fiberglass insulation in self-cleaning 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.

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

• Use this appliance only for its intended use

as described in this guide.

• Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

• Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance

with the provided Installation Instructions.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your oven unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be

referred to a qualified technician.

• Before performing any service, DISCONNECT THE OVEN POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY

REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

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

• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door. They could damage the oven or cause

severe personal injury.

• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE AN OVEN. CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

• Do not store flammable materials in an oven.

• Teach children not to play with the controls

or any other part of the oven.

• Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or drapes a safe distance from your oven.

• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when

reaching for items stored in cabinets over the oven. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns.

• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

• Use only dry pot holders—Moist

or damp pot holders on hot surfaces

may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot heating element.

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

• Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your oven.

• For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the oven.

• Be sure the oven is securely installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure. Never allow anyone to climb, sit,

stand or hang on the oven door.

• Do not use water on grease fires.

Smother fire or flame or use a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

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Important Safety Instructions

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IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Do not touch the heating elements or 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 flammable materials contact, any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the oven vent openings and surfaces near the openings, crevices around the oven door, the edges of the door window and metal trim parts above the door.

Remember: The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened.

• When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

Oven

• Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch fire.

• Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not in use.

• Do not use oven for storage area. Items

stored in an oven can ignite.

• After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the oven and clean it. Leftover grease

in the broiler pan can catch fire next time you use the pan.

• Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your oven.

• Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.

• Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as suggested in this guide. Improper

installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

Self-Cleaning Oven

• Stand away from the oven when opening the oven door. The hot air or steam which escapes

can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

• Do not heat unopened food containers.

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

• Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.

• Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

• Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool. If the shelves must be

handled when hot, do not let the pot holder contact the heating elements in the oven.

• Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the oven.

• Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a

precaution against burns from touching the hot surfaces of the door or the oven walls.

• When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door

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

• 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.

• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler

pan and other cookware.

• Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self-cleaning operation.

• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

Explained

Feature Index on page

1 Model and Serial Numbers 2 2 Oven Broil Element 4, 20, 26 3 Oven Door Gasket 4, 23, 27 4 Automatic Oven Door Latch 23–25

Upper self-cleaning oven.

5 Oven Vent 4, 11, 23 6 Oven Temp Knob 12, 17, 18,

Use to select the temperature for 20, 28 the standard clean lower oven.

7 Oven Set Knob 12, 17, 18,

Use to select the function for 20, 28 the standard clean lower oven.

Important Safety Instructions Features of Your Oven

LOWER OVEN

OVEN SETOVEN TEMP

CYCLE

UPPER OVEN

OVEN

BROIL

BAKE

HI LO

OVEN

SELF

LIGHT

CLEAN

ON OFF

TIME CONTROLS

START

DELAY

COOKING

START

TIME

KITCHEN

CLEAR

CLOCK

TIMER

TEMP

MIN

HOUR

OFF

ON OFF

13 14

8 Oven Light Pad —

Lets you turn interior oven light(s) on and off.

9 Oven Control, Clock and Timer 7–10 10 Oven Vent Grille 23 11 Oven Interior Light 26 12 Oven Shelf Supports 4, 11, 13,

Shelf positions for cooking are 18, 20, 22, suggested in the Baking, Broiling 23, 25, 26 and Roasting sections.

13 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 4, 11, 13,

18, 20, 22,

23, 25, 26

14 Bake Element 4, 26

May be lifted gently for wiping oven floor.

15 Lift-Off Oven Door

with Broil Stop Position

3, 4, 20,

23, 27

Easily removed for oven cleaning.

16 Broiler Pan and Grid 4, 18, 20,

Do not clean in self-cleaning oven. 21, 23, 26

13 14

JKP27 JRP24

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FEATURES OF YOUR UPPER OVEN CONTROL

OVEN

BAKE

SELF

CLEAN

13 12

BROIL

HI LO

OVEN LIGHT

ON OFF

TEMP

HOUR

1. BAKE. Press to select the bake function.

2. BROIL HI/LO. Press to select the broil function.

3. DISPLAY.Shows the operations you have selected,

the time of day and the cooking or cleaning status.

4. START. Must be pressed to start any cooking or

cleaning function.

5. COOKING TIME. Use for Timed Bake.

6. DELAY START. Use along with COOKING

TIME or SELF CLEAN to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you select.

7. CLOCK. Press to enter the time of day.

8. KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF. Press to select the

timer function. The timer does not control oven operations. The timer can time up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.

9. CLEAR/OFF. Press to cancel any timed oven

operation except the clock and timer.

4 5 6

TIME CONTROLS

MIN

START

CLEAR

OFF

COOKING

TIME

KITCHEN

TIMER

ON OFF

DELAY START

CLOCK

789101011

10. HOUR +/– and MIN +/– pads. Press to set times

up to 9 hours and 59 minutes—for example, the time of day on the clock, the timer, the starting and length of cooking time for Timed Bake and the starting and length of cleaning time for Self-Clean.

11. TEMP +/– pads. Press to set the cooking

temperature you want to use.

12. OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF. Press to turn the oven

lights on or off.

13. SELF CLEAN. Press to select the self-cleaning

function. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.

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

the oven to cool for one hour . Put the oven back into operation. If function error code repeats, disconnect power to the oven and call for service.

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UPPER OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER

Clock

The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly . The time of day clock cannot be changed during Delay Start. (It can be

changed during a regular bake or broil operation.)

To Set the Clock

Features of Your Upper Oven Control Upper Oven Control, Clock and Timer

CLOCK

1. Press CLOCK.

2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –

HOUR

MIN

pads to set the time of day.

Timer

You may program the timer to time cooking or other household activities for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.

The timer counts down in minutes, 1 minute at a time, until the last 60 seconds are reached, then the control will beep one time. The seconds will not be displayed until the last minute is reached.

How to Set the Timer

KITCHEN

TIMER

ON OFF

HOUR

1. Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF.

2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –

MIN

pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display.

If you make a mistake, press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF and begin again.

3. Press START. This enters the time

START

and starts the clock.

To check the time of day when the display is showing other information, simply press CLOCK.

The time of day shows until another pad is pressed.

When the timer reaches “ :00,” the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF is pressed.

The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the steps in the Special Features of Your Upper Oven Control section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle.

3. Press START.

START

After pressing START, “SET” disappears; this tells you the time is counting down, although the display does not change until one minute has passed.

KITCHEN

TIMER

ON OFF

4. When time is up, the oven control

signals until you press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF. Display then shows the time of day.

NOTE: The minute timer is independent of all the other functions and it does not control the oven. The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect the timer.

Power Failure

If a flashing time of day is in the display,you have

experienced a power failure. Reset the clock.

To reset the clock, press CLOCK. Enter the correct time of day by pressing the HOUR and MIN + or – pads. Press START.

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UPPER OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER

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The control has a series of tones that will sound at different times. These tones may sound while you set the control for an oven function or at the end of the oven function. They will also alert you when an incorrect time or temperature has been entered or if there is a problem with the oven.

Tones While Setting the Control Preheat Notification Tone

When you press a touch pad you will hear a beep. This beep will let you know you have placed enough pressure on the pad to activate it.

When you set an oven temperature the oven automatically starts to heat. When the temperature inside the oven reaches your set temperature a tone will sound to let you know to place the food in the oven.

Attention Tone

This tone will sound if you set an invalid function or try to set an additional function. The tone can be quickly identified by watching the display messages.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR UPPER OVEN CONTROL

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 clock.

They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated. When the display shows your choice press START. The special features will remain in memory after a power failure.

Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle

At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds, until CLEAR/OFF is pressed. This continuous 6 second beep may be canceled.

To cancel the 6 second beep:

BAKE

BROIL

HI LO

1. Press the upper oven BAKE and

BROIL HI/LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”

KITCHEN

TIMER

ON OFF

START

2. Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF. The

display shows “CON BEEP” (continuous beep). Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF again. The display shows “BEEP.” (This cancels the one beep every 6 seconds.)

3. Press START.

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12 Hour Shut-Off Cook and Hold

Upper Oven Control, Clock and Timer Special Features of Your Upper Oven Control

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

Your new control has a cook and hold feature that keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the cooking function is finished. To activate this feature, follow the steps below .

feature, follow the steps below.

BROIL

HI LO

BAKE

DELAY START

BROIL

HI LO

1. Press the upper oven BAKE and

BROIL HI/LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”

2. Press DELAY START. The display

will show “12 shdn” (12 hour

BAKE

COOKING

TIME

shut-off). Press DELAY START again and the display will show “no shdn” (no shut-off).

START

3. Press START to activate the no

shut-off and leave the control set

START

in this special features mode.

12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out

Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock. If you would prefer to have a 24 hour military time clock or black-out the clock display, follow the steps below.

BAKE

CLOCK

START

BROIL

HI LO

1. Press the upper oven BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at the

same time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”

2. Press CLOCK once. The display will show “12 hr.” —Press CLOCK again to change to the 24 hour military

time clock. The display will show “24 hr.”

—Press CLOCK again to black-out the clock display.

The display will show “OFF.”

3. Press START to activate your choice and leave the

control set in this special features mode.

1. Press the upper oven BAKE and

BROIL HI/LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”

2. Press COOKING TIME. The

display will show “Hld OFF.”

—Press COOKING TIME again to

activate the feature. The display will show “Hld ON.”

3. Press START to activate the

cook and hold feature and leave the control set in this special features mode.

NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you will not be able to use the Delay Start function.

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Control Lockout

TEMP

SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR

UPPER OVEN CONTROL

(continued)

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

BAKE

BROIL

HI LO

1. Press the upper oven BAKE and

BROIL HI/LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”

SELF

CLEAN

2. Press SELF CLEAN. The display

will show “LOC OFF.”

—Press SELF CLEAN again. The

display will show “LOC.”

Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection

Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Centigrade selections.

BAKE

BROIL

HI LO

BROIL

HI LO

1. Press the upper oven BAKE and

BROIL HI/LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”

2. Press BROIL HI/LO. The display

will show “F” (Fahrenheit).

3. Press START to activate the control

START

lockout feature and leave the control set in this special features mode.

When this feature is on and the touch pads are pressed the control will beep and the display will show “LOC.”

NOTE: The control lockout mode will not affect the clock, timer and oven light touch pads.

BROIL

HI LO

3. Press BROIL HI/LO again. The display

will show “C” (Centigrade).

4. Press START.

START

Changing the Speed of the + or – Pads

As you use the + or – pads when setting a time or temperature, you may notice the display changes slowly. This special feature allows you to change the speed. To set the speed you prefer, follow the steps below.

BAKE

START

BROIL

HI LO

1. Press the upper oven BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at the

same time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”

2. Press the + pad. The display will show you a set speed

between 1 and 5.

3. Press the + pad to increase the speed up to the number 5.

—Press the – pad to decrease the speed down to the number 1.

4. Press START to activate the setting and leave the

control set in this special features mode.

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Before Using Your Oven

Special Features of Your Upper Oven Control Using Your Oven

USING YOUR OVEN

1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand

how to set them properly.

2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves.

Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly to give sure, sturdy support.

3. Read over the information and tips that follow.

4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it,

especially during the first weeks of using your new oven.

Oven Shelves

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

When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.

To remove a shelf from the oven, pull it toward you, tilt the front end upward and pull the shelf out.

NOTE:

• You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell the first few times you turn your oven on. This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in a short time. To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for 4 hours. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.

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

• When the oven gets hot, the top and outside surfaces of the oven get hot too.

To replace, place the shelf on the shelf support with the stoplocks (curved extension of shelf) facing up and toward the rear of the oven. Tilt up the front and push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past the bump on the shelf support. Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back.

Bump

Oven Vent

When the oven is on, heated air moves through a vent above the door or between door and air grille.

The vent area could get hot during oven use. The vent is needed for proper air flow in the oven and good baking results.

Do not block this vent.

Shelf Positions

The oven has four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

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BAKING

Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. It is recommended that you operate the oven for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven’s performance.

How to Set Your Upper Oven for Baking

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the

correct position before you turn the oven on.

BAKE

TEMP

START

CLEAR

OFF

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to set

the oven temperature.

3. Press START.

When the oven starts to heat the changing temperature will be in the display. (The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100°F.)

4. Press CLEAR/OFF when baking

is finished.

If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.

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

To change the oven temperature during the Bake cycle, press BAKE and set the new

temperature.

How to Set Your Lower Oven for Baking

To avoid possible burns, place shelves in the correct

position before you turn the oven on. The LOWER OVEN control knobs are located on the

left side of the control panel. The lower oven can be used while the upper oven is

on. The lower oven has a standard porcelain finish. See the Care and Cleaning section of this guide.

1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to BAKE.

Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to desired temperature.

3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF when baking

is finished.

LOWER OVEN

CYCLE

OVEN SETOVEN TEMP

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Oven Shelves

Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired. As a general rule, place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.

Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature— selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Angel food cake A Biscuits or muffins B or C Cookies or cupcakes B or C Brownies B or C Layer cakes B or C Bundt or pound cakes A or B Pies or pie shells B or C Frozen pies A (on a cookie sheet) Casseroles B or C Roasting A or B

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping.

Baking

Baking Pans Pan Placement

Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.

• Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.

• Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and cookies require this type of pan.

• Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking in glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to be reduced by 25°F.

• If you are using dark non-stick pans, you may find that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25°F. to prevent over-browning.

For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven.

Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. Allow 1- to 1 as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other.

⁄2-inch space between pans as well

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BAKING

(continued)

When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.

Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet.

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

Pies Cakes

For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.

Aluminum Foil

Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.

When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products. A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended.

Don’t Peek

Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 30-40 minutes.”

DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times longer. Your baking results may also be affected.

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TIMED BAKING

How to Set Your Upper Oven for Time Bake

The upper oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set. Examples of Immediate Start (oven turns on now and you set it to turn off automatically at the end of cooking time) and Delay Start and Stop (setting the oven to turn on automatically at a later time and turn off after a preset cooking time) will be described.

NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

CLOCK

To set the clock, first press CLOCK. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set the time of day. Press START.

NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are using Timed Baking and do not press START after entering the baking temperature.

How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the

correct position before you turn the oven on. The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a

selected length of time. At the end of cooking time, the oven will turn off automatically.

BAKE

TEMP

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to

set the oven temperature.

START

CLEAR

OFF

Baking Timed Baking

5. Press START. The display shows the oven

temperature that you set and the cooking time countdown. (The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100°F.)

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

6. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the end of

cycle tone if necessary.

COOKING

TIME

HOUR

3. Press COOKING TIME. NOTE: If your recipe requires

preheating, you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time.

4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –

MIN

pads to set the baking time. The oven temperature and the

cooking time that you entered will be displayed.

NOTE:

• The low temperature zone of this oven (between 170°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil.

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

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TIMED BAKING

(continued)

How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop

Easy Steps:

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to select oven

temperature.

3. Press COOKING TIME.

4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set

the length of baking time.

5. Press DELAY START.

6. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set the

desired start time.

7. Press START.

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the

correct position before you turn the oven on. You can set the upper oven control to delay the start

of cooking, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically.

BAKE

1. Press BAKE.

2 Press the TEMP + or – pads to set

TEMP

COOKING

TIME

the temperature.

3. Press COOKING TIME. NOTE: If your recipe requires

preheating, you may need to add additional time to the cooking time.

4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –

HOUR

MIN

pads to set the baking time.

DELAY START

If you would like to check the times you have set, press DELAY START to check the start time you have set or press COOKING TIME 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 the changing temperature (starting at 100°F.) and the cooking time countdown.

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

8. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the end of

CLEAR

OFF

cycle tone if necessary.

NOTE:

• The low temperature zone of this oven (between 170°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil.

DELAY START

HOUR

START

5. Press DELAY START.

6. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –

MIN

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

7. Press START.

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ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT—

DO IT YOURSELF!

You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you

use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide.

If you think your new oven is too hot or too cool, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think

it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make it hotter.

To Adjust the Upper Oven Thermostat

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 may vary 20–40 degrees.

Timed Baking Adjust the Oven Thermostat

BAKE

BROIL

HI LO

1. Press the upper oven BAKE and

BROIL HI/LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”

2. Press BAKE. A two digit number

BAKE

shows in the display.

3. The oven temperature can be

TEMP

adjusted up to (+) 35°F. hotter or (-) 35°F. cooler. Press the TEMP + pad to increase the temperature in 5 degree increments. Press the TEMP – pad to decrease the temperature in 5 degree increments.

To Adjust the Lower Oven Thermostat

Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the shaft, look at the back of the knob and note the current setting before making any adjustment. The knob is factory

set with the top screw directly under the pointer.

1. Pull off the OVEN TEMP

knob.

2. Loosen both screws on back

of the knob.

3. Hold both parts of the knob

as shown in the illustration of the back of the OVEN TEMP knob and turn so the lower screw moves in the desired direction. You will hear and feel the notches as you turn the knob. Each notch changes temperature about 10° Fahrenheit.

Back of the OVEN

TEMP knob.

Lower screw moves

toward HOTTER or

COOLER.

4. When you have made the adjustment,

START

press START 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 lower screw moves toward HOTTER to increase the temperature.

The lower screw moves

toward COOLER to decrease the temperature.

4. Tighten the screws.

5. Return the knob to the oven.

Re-check oven performance before making any additional adjustments.

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ROASTING

Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum.

Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, the oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.) Timed Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically.

How to Set Your Upper Oven for Roasting

1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating

is necessary.

2. Check the weight of the

meat. Place the meat fat side up, or poultry breast side up, on roasting grid in a shallow pan. The melting fat will baste the meat. Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible. (The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this.)

BAKE

3. Press BAKE.

Most meats continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven. The internal temperature will rise about 5° to 10°F. during the recommended standing time of 10 to 20 minutes. This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve. To compensate for this rise in temperature, you may want to remove the roast sooner (at 5° to 10°F. less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide).

Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached.

4. Press the TEMP + or – pads to set

TEMP

the temperature.

5. Press START.

START

6. Press CLEAR/OFF when roasting

CLEAR

OFF

is finished.

To change the oven temperature during the roasting cycle, press BAKE and set the new

temperature.

How to Set Your Lower Oven for Roasting

1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to BAKE.

Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to desired temperature.

3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF when roasting

is finished.

Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan. This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.

LOWER OVEN

CYCLE

OVEN SETOVEN TEMP

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Questions and Answers

Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a

meat thermometer?

A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the

completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 pounds, check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.

Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to

carve it?

A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to

20 minutes after removing them from the oven. Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.

ROASTING GUIDE

Frozen Roasts

Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).

Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a

roast or poultry? A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips

that would help me cook it more evenly? A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,

or buy rolled roasts.

Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when

roasting a turkey? A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it

unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown

the meat.

Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting. Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly. Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing. Follow the directions given on the package label.

Roasting Roasting Guide

Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal

Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature °F. Meat 3 to 5 lbs. 6 to 8 lbs.

Tender cuts; rib, high quality 325° Rare: 24–33 18–22 140°–150°† sirloin tip, rump or top round* Medium: 35–39 22–29 150°–160°

Well Done: 40–45 30–35 170°–185°

Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder* 325° Rare: 21–25 20–23 140°–150°†

Medium: 25–30 24–28 150°–160°

Well Done: 30–35 28–33 170°–185° Veal shoulder, leg or loin* 325° Well Done: 35–45 30–40 170°–180° Pork loin, rib or shoulder* 325° Well Done: 35–45 30–40 170°–180° Ham, precooked 325° To Warm:

Poultry 3 to 5 lbs. Over 5 lbs.

Chicken or Duck 325° Well Done: 35–40 30–35 185°–190° Chicken pieces 350° Well Done: 35–40 185°–190°

Turkey 325° Well Done: 18–25 15–20 185°–190°

*For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above. †The U. S. Department of Agriculture says

food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

“Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means some

17–20 minutes per pound (any weight)

10 to 15 lbs. Over 15 lbs. In thigh:

115°–125°

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BROILING

Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper broil element in the oven. You can broil in the upper or lower oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.

If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2″ apart. If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer about 1/8″ thick.

Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire.

How to Set Your Upper Oven for Broiling

BROIL

HI LO

START

1. Press BROIL HI/LO.

2. Press BROIL HI/LO again (alternates between LO Broil

and HI Broil).

3. Press START.

Position the shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide. Most broiling is done on C position, but if your oven is connected to

208 volts, you may wish to use a higher position. Leave the door open

to the broil stop position.

The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven.

Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling. Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide.

Turn the food, then use the times given for the second side as a guide to the preferred doneness.

4. Press CLEAR/OFF when broiling is finished.

CLEAR

OFF

How to Set Your Lower Oven for Broiling

1. Turn the both the OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP

knobs to BROIL.

2. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF when broiling

is finished.

LOWER OVEN

CYCLE

OVEN SETOVEN TEMP

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Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.

Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.

Questions & Answers

Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a

grid in the pan?

A. Yes. Using the grid suspends the meat over the

pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan, thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the grid and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking.

Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling? A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to

evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Piercing the meat with a fork also allows juices to escape. Turn the meat with tongs instead of a fork.

Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as

they should?

A. In some areas, the power (voltage) to the oven may

be low. In these cases, preheat the broil element for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan with food in the oven. Check to see if you are using the recommended shelf position. Broil for the longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide. Turn food only once during broiling. You may need to move the food to a higher shelf position.

Broiling

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BROILING GUIDE

• Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded lower part of the pan.

• The oven door should be open to the broil

stop position.

• For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat. Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent piercing the meat and losing the juices.

• If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only.

• When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty edges hang over the sides because the dripping fat will soil the oven.

• The broiler does not need to be preheated. However, for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat if desired.

• Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick pork chops thoroughly without over-browning them.

• Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking time given in this guide 1

⁄2times per side.

• If your oven is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven shelf one position higher.

Quantity and/or Shelf First Side Second Side

Food Thickness Position Time, Minutes Time, Minutes Comments Bacon 1/2 lb. (about 8 C 41⁄

thin slices)

Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) Space evenly. Up to 8 patties Well Done 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick C 10 7 take about same time.

Beef Steaks

Rare 1 inch thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium (1 to 11⁄2lbs.) C 8 6 through before browning. Pan Well Done C 12 11 frying is recommended.

Rare 11⁄ Medium (2 to 21⁄2lbs.) C 15 14–16 Well Done C 25 20–25

Chicken 1 whole A 35 10–15 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per

Bakery Products

Bread (Toast) or 2 to 4 slices C or D 11⁄2–2 1/2 Space evenly. Place English Toaster Pastries 1 pkg. (2) muffins cut-side-up and brush English Muffins 2 (split) C or D 3–4 with butter, if desired.

Lobster Tails 2–4 B 13–16 Do not Cut through back of shell. Spread

Fish 1-lb. fillets 1/4 to C 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully.

Ham Slices 1 inch thick B 8 8 Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side

(precooked) for 11⁄2inch thick or home cured ham. Pork Chops 2 (1/2 inch thick) C 10 10 Slash fat.

Well Done 2 (1 inch thick), B 13 13

Lamb Chops

Medium 2 (1 inch thick), C 10 9 Slash fat. Well Done about 10 to 12 oz. C 12 10 Medium 2 (11⁄2inches thick), C 14 12 Well Done about 1 lb. B 17 12–14

Wieners and 1-lb. pkg. (10) C 6 1–2 If desired, split sausages in similar precooked half lengthwise; cut into 5- to sausages, bratwurst 6-inch pieces.

inches thick C 10 7–8 Slash fat.

(2 to 21⁄2lbs.), side for cut-up chicken. Brush each split lengthwise side with melted butter.

(6 to 8 oz. each) turn over. open. Brush with melted butter before

1/2 inch thick Brush with lemon butter before

about 1 lb.

41⁄

Arrange in single layer.

Broil skin-side-down first.

broiling and after half of broiling time.

and during cooking, if desired. Preheat broiler to increase browning.

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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

Normal Cleaning Time: 4 hours

Only the upper oven is self-cleaning. The lower oven is standard clean. See the Porcelain Oven Interior section.

Before a Clean Cycle

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

1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware

and any aluminum foil from the oven—they can’t withstand the high cleaning temperatures.

NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the 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.

2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. If you use soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning

to prevent staining.

Oven vent

Oven front frame

Area outside the gasket

Openings

in door

Oven door

gasket

Oven

vent

grille

Oven

light

Area

inside

gasket

the

3. Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and

the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the selfclean cycle. On these areas, use detergent and hot water or a soap-filled steel wool pad. Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution. This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated. Buff these areas with a dry cloth. Do not clean the gasket.

Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners. Clean the outside front of the oven door with soap and water. Also use soap and water to clean under the oven vent grille.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place.

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—

the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low 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 worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

Do not let water run down through openings 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.

4. Close the oven door and make sure the oven light

is off. If the oven light is not turned off, the life of the bulb will be shortened or it may burn out immediately . The door latches automatically after the clean cycle is set.

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

A combination of any of these products plus the high clean-cycle temperature may damage the porcelain finish of the oven.

Important:

The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set for the cycle to work properly.

Broiling Guide Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven

(continued next page)

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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

(continued)

Easy Steps:

1. Press SELF CLEAN.

2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set the

clean time.

3. Press START.

1. Follow the steps in the Before a

Clean Cycle section.

SELF

CLEAN

2. Press SELF CLEAN.

3. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –

HOUR

MIN

pads to set the clean time, if a time other than 4 hours is needed.

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

How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning

Easy Steps:

1. Press SELF CLEAN.

2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set

the clean time.

3. Press DELAY START.

4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set

the start time.

5. Press START.

Delay Start is setting the oven to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day.

NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day.

1. Follow the steps in the Before a

Clean Cycle section.

SELF

CLEAN

2. Press SELF CLEAN.

START

NOTE:

DELAY START

HOUR

START

4. Press START.

The door locks automatically. The display will show the clean time remaining. It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off.

5. When the LOCKED DOOR light is

off, open the door.

• You can find out when the clean cycle will start by pressing DELAY START.

• The display will flash and the control will beep if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door.

4. Press DELAY START.

5. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –

MIN

pads to set the time of day you want the clean cycle to start.

6. Press START.

The door locks automatically. The display will show the start time. It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off.

7. When the LOCKED DOOR light is

off, open the door.

HOUR

3. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –

MIN

pads to set the clean time.

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To Stop a Clean Cycle

1. Press CLEAR/OFF. 2. When oven has cooled below the locking

CLEAR

OFF

After Self-Cleaning

temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off, open the door.

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

If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad. Be sure to 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.

Questions and Answers

Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of

day, can I still self-clean my oven?

A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day

you will not be able to set a delay-clean cycle to end at a specific time.

Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part

of my self-cleaning oven?

A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around

any part of this oven. If you do use them and do not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned.

Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs

during cleaning?

A. This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the oven

off. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled and the words “LOCKED DOOR” are off in the display. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.

Q. Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear

during cleaning normal?

A. Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling

during both the cooking and cleaning functions.

NOTE:

• No functions can be programmed before the door automatically unlocks.

• If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil.

Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven

Q. Should there be an odor during the cleaning? A. Yes, there will be an odor during the first few

cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning.

Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled

surface of my oven?

A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating

and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not affect how your oven performs.

Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after

cleaning?

A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit which

is ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth.

Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is

the matter?

A. After many cleanings, the oven shelves will lose

their luster and become hard to slide. To make shelves slide more easily wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil.

Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the

self-clean cycle. Is this normal?

A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shelves will

lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray color.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Proper care and cleaning are important so your oven will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your oven to assure safe and proper maintenance.

Oven Heating Elements

Do not clean the bake element or the broil element.

Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated. The bake element can be lifted gently to clean the

oven floor. If spillovers, residue or ash accumulate around the bake element gently wipe around the element with warm water.

Oven Shelves

Clean the shelves with a mild abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with

clean water and dry with a clean cloth.

BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF AND ALL SURFACES ARE COOL BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE OVEN.

Broil element

Bake element

NOTE: The oven shelves may also be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, the shelves will

darken in color, lose their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil to make the shelves slide more easily.

Broiler Pan and Grid Oven Light Bulb Replacement

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light, disconnect

electrical power for your oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely before removing

After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soapfilled or plastic scouring pad.

If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned-on foods.

Both the broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.

Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in the self-cleaning oven.

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

or replacing them. When cleaning, avoid touching warm lights with cleaning cloths if the light cover is removed.

The oven light (bulb) is covered with a removable glass cover which is held in place with a wire. Remove the oven door, if desired, to reach cover easily.

To remove:

• Hold your hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released. With fingers of the same hand, firmly push back the wire cover holder. Lift off the cover.

• DO NOT REMOVE

ANY SCREWS.

• Replace bulb with 40-watt home appliance bulb.

To replace cover:

• Place it into the groove of the light receptacle. Pull wire forward to the center of cover until it snaps into place. When in place, the wire holds the cover firmly. Be certain the wire is in the depression in the center of the cover.

• Connect the electrical power to the oven.

Wire cover holder

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Lift-Off Oven Door (upper oven only)

The oven door is removable, but it is

heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. This can cause the glass to break or can cause damage to the door.

To remove the door,

open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.

NOTE:

• Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch fingers.

• While working in the oven area, cover the hinges with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel on the frame.

To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time. If hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull them back out.

TO CLEAN THE DOOR: Inside of the door:

• Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you do not need to 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 soap-filled scouring pad.

• Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low 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 worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

NOTE: The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation.

Inside gasket Gasket Outside gasket

Outside of the door:

• Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door.

• Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. When surface is cool, clean and rinse.

• Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or

harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.

Care and Cleaning

Lift-Off Oven Door (lower oven only)

Follow the same directions for removing and replacing the door as described above.

TO CLEAN THE DOOR: Inside of door:

• Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy

spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner . Soapy, wet metal pads may also be used. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

• If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner. Follow the package directions. Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.

Outside of door:

• Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. DO NOT let 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 of the door.

• Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. When surface is cool, clean and rinse.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Porcelain Oven Interior (lower oven only)

(continued)

With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of the oven—top, bottom, sides, back and inside of the door— will stay new-looking for years.

Let the oven cool before cleaning. We recommend that you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the oven.

Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also be used. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

Household ammonia may make the cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup 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, you may use an oven cleaner.

Follow the package directions.

Cautions about using spray-on oven cleaners:

• Do not spray on the electrical controls and switches

because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.

• Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensor—it could cause the oven to heat improperly. (The sensor is located at the top of the oven.) Carefully wipe the sensor clean after each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the sensor as a change in its position could affect how the oven bakes.

• Do not spray any oven cleaner on the outside of the door, handles or any exterior surface of the oven, cabinets or painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage these surfaces.

Glass Window Painted Surfaces

To clean the outside of the oven window, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.

Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside the openings in the glass or the openings in the top of the oven door while cleaning.

Painted surfaces include the outside of the oven door and the control panel. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution. Do not use

commercial oven cleaners, cleansing powder, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.

Control Panel and Knobs

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and

water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel—they will damage the finish.

A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water solution works well.

Molded rib

Spring clip

Clear groove in stem

The control knobs (lower oven only) may be removed for easier cleaning.

Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note

that the knobs are in the OFF position. When replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to insure proper placement.

The knob stem has a groove in each side. The groove on one side has a spring clip. The other groove is clear (see illustration). Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib.

Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak.

Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the knob into the clear groove on the stem.

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

“F–AND A NUMBER • This is a function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow the oven to cool one OR LETTER” FLASH hour. Place the oven back into operation.

IN THE DISPLAY

CLOCK AND TIMER • Check for power outage. DO NOT WORK

CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER • This is reminding you to press BAKE and then enter a temperature. ENTERING COOKING TIME OR DELAY START TIME

DISPLAY GOES BLANK • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. DISPLAY FLASHES • Power failure. Reset the clock. UNABLE TO GET THE • BAKE and BROIL HI/LO must be pressed at the same time and held for

DISPLAY TO SHOW “SF” 2 seconds. “LOCK DOOR” FLASHES • Oven door not closed after self-clean cycle is selected. “LOCKED DOOR” FLASHES • Door is still locked and you are trying to enter an oven cooking operation. OVEN LIGHT DOES • The light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.

NOT WORK OVEN WILL NOT SET • Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation.

A SELF-CLEAN CYCLE Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset the controls.

• Disconnect all power to the oven for 5 minutes and then reconnect power. If the failure code repeats, call for service.

• This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature after having pressed BAKE.

• This is reminding you to close the oven door so the self-clean cycle can start.

• The pad operating the oven light is broken. Call for service.

• Oven door not fully closed.

• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.

Care and Cleaning Problem Solver

OVEN NOT CLEAN • Oven controls not set properly. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning AFTER CLEAN CYCLE Oven section.

• Heavily soiled ovens require 4 to 5 hours of clean time.

• Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle.

DOOR WILL NOT • When the temperature has fallen below the locking temperature door can OPEN AFTER be opened. SELF-CLEAN CYCLE

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PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN WILL NOT WORK • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.

• The oven controls are not properly set.

FOOD DOES NOT BROIL • Oven controls not set properly. See the Broiling section. PROPERLY

FOOD DOES NOT ROAST • Oven controls not set properly. See the Baking or Roasting section. OR BAKE PROPERLY

OVEN TEMPERATURE • Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat— TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Do It Yourself section.

• Door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended.

• Low voltage. See the Broiling section.

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

• Food is being cooked on a hot pan or on cookware not suitable for broiling.

• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended.

• Shelf position is incorrect. See the Baking or Roasting section.

• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.

• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat— Do It Yourself section.

“BURNING” OR “OILY” • This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process, ODOR EMITTING FROM set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the SelfOVEN WHEN TURNED ON Cleaning Oven section.

STRONG ODOR • An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the

first few times the oven is used. This is temporary.

FAN NOISE • A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is

normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is off.

If you need more help…call, toll free: GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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We’ll Be There

With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center® information service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In-Home Repair Service

800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

Problem Solver Consumer Services

For Customers With Special Needs…

TBXTOLITE ON WALL

800.626.2000

6’ 10"

1’ 0"

Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited

SCALE 1’

mobility. To obtain these items,

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request information or service.

SINGLE CONTROL FAUCET

1/8

3’

R SHALLOW DEPTH SINKS (6") WITH REAR DRAIN. SINK SHOULD ALSO BE UNDERCOATED

SECTION A-A

2’ 6"

FLUORESCENT FIXTURE THIS LIGHT CAN BE INSTALLED IN BOTTOM OF WALL CABINETS

2’ 10"

free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Service Contracts

800-626-2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Parts and Accessories

800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions contained in this guide cover procedures intended 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.

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YOUR GE BUIL T-IN OVEN

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

WHA T IS COVERED

WHA T 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

any part of the oven

because of a manufacturing defect.

• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

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

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 consumer information service

• Improper installation. If you have an installation

problem, contact your dealer or installer.

If you then have any

that fails

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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, D.C. 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 Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities as 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 RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

NOT

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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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