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
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 SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and w^nt 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 whp serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problepi,
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 Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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Read aU instmctioiis before using this appliance.
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4PORTÂNT 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 chOdren 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 tlte
oven. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot heating elements and
may cause severe bums,
• 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 bums 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 multi
purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven
off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
• Do not touch the heating elements or the
interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may
be hot enough to bum 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°R 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
• Stand away from the oven when opening the
oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can
cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
• 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 on or
near your oven.
Self-Cleaning Oven
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to mb, 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-clea
cycle is used.
• 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 shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against bums 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.
• Clean only parts listed in this Use and
Care Guide.
• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler
pan and other cookware.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms,
except as suggested in guide. Improper
installation of aluminum foil may result in a
risk of electric shock or fire.
• 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.
1. TIMER ON/OFF. Press this pad to select the timer
function.
To set timer, first press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.
Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to
change the time.
To cancel the timer, press and hold the TIMER
ON/OFF pad, until the word “TIMER” disappears
from the display.
2. CLEAR/OFF. Press this pad to cancel all
oven operations except clopk and timer.
3. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have
selected, the time of day and the cooking or
cleaning status.
4. INCREASE. Short taps to this pad increase the
time or temperature by small amounts. Press and
hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by
larger amounts.
5. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function.
6. COOK TIME. Press this pad for Timed Bake
operations.
7. STOP TIME. Use this pad along with the
COOK TIME or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad to set
the oven to stop automatically at a time you select.
8. BROIL. Press this pad to select the broil function.
9. DECREASE. Short taps to this pad decrease the
time or temperature by small amounts. Press and
hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature
by larger amounts.
10. AUTO SELF CLEAN. Press this pad to select
self-cleaning function. See the Operating the Self
Cleaning Oven section.
11. CLOCK. To set clock, first press the CLOCK
pad. Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE
pad to change the time of day.
If “F—and a number” flashes in the display
and the oven control signals this indicates
function error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF
pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the
oven back into operation. If function error code
repeats, disconnect the power to the oven and call
for service.
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OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER
'^lock
The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be
changed during a Timed Bake or Self-Clean cycle.
Timer
The timer is a minute timer;
it does not control oven operations.
The maximum setting on the timer
is 9 hours and 55 minutes.
To Set the Timer
To Set the Clock
2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE
1. Press the TIMER
ON/OFF pad.
2. Press the INCREASE
or DECREASE pad
to set the amount of
time on the timer.
1. Press the CLOCK pad.
pad to set the time of day.
The timer will start automatically
within a few seconds of releasing the
INCREASE or DECREASE pad. The
timer, as you are setting it, will display
seconds until one minute is reached.
Then it will display minutes and
seconds until 60 minutes is reached.
After 60 minutes, it will display hours
(“HR” now appears in display) and
minutes until the maximum time of
9 hours and 55 minutes is reached.
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To Reset the Timer
If “TIMER” is displayed, press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad until desired time is reached.
If “TIMER” is not displayed, press the TIMER
ON/OFF pad first, then follow the instructions above
to set the timer.
End of Cycle Tone
The end of cycle tone is a series of three beeps
followed by one beep every six seconds. If you would
like to remove the signal that beeps every six seconds,
press and hold the CLEAR/OFF pad for 10 seconds.
To return the signal that beeps every six seconds,
press and hold the CLEAR/OFF pad for 10 seconds.
Power Outage
■After a power outage, when power is restored, the
display will flash and time shown will no longer be
correct—for example, after a 5-minute power
interruption the clock will be 5 minutes slow.
To Cancel the Timer
Press and hold the TIMER ON/OFF pad until the
word “TIMER” disappears from the display.
Display Messages
• If “door” appears in the display, LOCK flashes
and the oven control signals, you set the self-clean
cycle and did not shut the door.
• If “door” only appears in the display, the oven
door is open and needs to be closed.
• If “LOCK” only appears in the display, the
oven door is in the locked position. BAKE,
BROIL and COOK TIME cannot be set if the
door is in the locked position.
The display flashes until the clock is reset. All other
functions that were in operation when the power went
out will have to be programmed again.
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USING YOUR OVEN
Before Using the Ov^n
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 informatiop 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 Light-DoBhle pf bh
Both lights come on when the upper oven door is
opened or when the control panel light switch is
turned on.
NOTE: The bottom oven does not have its own light
switch. It operates by opening the upper oven door or
by using the control panel lighj switch.
NOTE:
• A 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.
• 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 a minimum of
3 hours. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven
section.
Oven Light-Single pv«H
The light comes on when the oven door is opened
or when the control panel switch is turned on.
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Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so 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 the shelf
toward you, tilt the front end upward and pull the
shelf out. ■
To replace, place the shelf on the shelf support with
the stop-locks (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.
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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.
Automatic Oven Shut Off
As a safety feature, the single oven and the upper
oven of double oven models will automatically shut
itself off if it has been left on for more than 12 hours.
On double ovens, only the top oven has this feature.
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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.
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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 to
become familiar with your new oven’s performance.
How to Set the Oven for Baking
Ovens Controlled with Touch Pads
To avoid possible burns, place shelves in the correct
position before you turn the oven on.
1. Press the BAKE pad.
2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the
desired temperature is displayed.
The word “ON” and “100°” will be displayed. As the
oven heats up, the display will show the changing
temperature. When the oven reaches the temperature
you set, a tone will sound.
3. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when baking is finished
and then remove the food from the oven.
NOTE: A fan may automatically turn on and off to
cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.
To change the oven temperature during BAKE
cycle, press the BAKE pad and then the INCREASE
or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature.
If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjus>^
the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It
Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.
NOTE: When the oven gets hot, the top and outside
surfaces of the oven get hot too.
Ovens Controlled with Knobs (on some models)
OVEN TEMP OVEN SET
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.
TO BAKE OR ROAST:
1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to BAKE.
2. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to desired temperature.
3. When finished, turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF.
TO BROIL:
1. Turn both the OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knob
to BROIL.
2. When finished, turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF.
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 positions B or C. See the chart for suggested
shelf positions.
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Type of Food
Angel food cake
Biscuits or muffins
Cookies or cupcakes
Brownies
Layer cakes
Bundt or pound cakes
Pies or pie shells
Frozen pies
Casseroles
Roasting
Shelf Position
A
B or C
BorC
B or C
BorC
A or B
BorC
A (on cookie sheet)
B or C
Aor B
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''reheating
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.
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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 Pans
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 absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, the temperature may need
to be reduced by 25 °F.
Pan Placement
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 r/2-inch space between pans as well
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.
Baking Guides
vVhen using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions
for the best baking results.
Cookies
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, use only one cookie sheet in the oven
at a time.
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Pies
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.
Cakes
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
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BAKING
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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.
TIMED BAKING
(Ovens Controlled with Touch Pads)
How to Time Bake
The 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) and Delay Start and
Stop (setting the oven to turn op automatically at a later
time and turn off at a preset Stop Time) will be described.
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.
NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows
the correct time of day.
To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad. Press
the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the correct
time of day is displayed.
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 Cook Time,
the oven will turn off automatically,
1. Press the COOK TIME pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires
preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the length of
the Cook Time.
2, Press the INCREASE pad until the desired length
of baking time appears in the display.
3. Press the BAKE pad.
4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the
desired temperature is displayed. An attention tone
will sound if step 3 is not done,
The words “TIME BAKE” and “COOK TIME”
will be displayed along with the oven temperature
that you set and the Cook Time that you entered.
The oven will start automatically. The word “ON”
and “100°” will be displayed. The Cook Time will
begin to count down. As the oven heats up, the
display will show the changing temperature.
When the oven reaches the temperature you set,
a tone will sound. The oven will continue to cook
for the programmed amount of time, then shut off
automatically.
5. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the display
if necessary. Remove the food from the oven.
Remember, even though the oven shuts off
automatically, foods continue cooking after the
controls are off.
NOTE:
• 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 that the oven light is off because heat
from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
• A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool
internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.
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low to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop
Quick Reminder:
1. Press the COOK TIME pad.
2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to set
the length of cooking time.
3. Press the STOP TIME pad.
4. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad until
the desired Stop Time appears in the display.
5. Press the BAKE pad.
6. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to
select an oven temperature.
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
You can set the oven control to delay-start the oven,
cook for a specific length of time and then turn off
automatically.
. Press the COOK TIME pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires
preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the Cook Time.
Press the INCREASE pad until the desired length
of cooking time appears in the display.
3. Press the STOP TIME pad. “STOP
TIME” and the earliest Stop Time you
can set appear in the display.
The control automatically sets the Stop Time by
adding the Cook Time to the time of day. For
example, the time of day is 2:00 and the Cook
Time is 3 hours. Adding 3 hours to the time of day
equals 5:00.
, Change the Stop Time by pressing the
INCREASE pad until the desired Stop Time
appears in the display.
5. Press the BAKE pad.
6. Press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad until the desired
temperature is displayed.
The oven will turn on automatically. The
word “ON” and “100°” will be displayed.
The Cook Time will begin to count down.
As the oven heats up, the display will show
the changing temperature. The oven will
continue to cook for the programmed
time and shut off automatically.
At the end of Timed Bake, the display
will show “0HR:00 COOK TIME” and
the oven will turn off. The end of cycle
tone will sound.
7. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear
the display if necessary. Remove the
food from the oven. Remember, even
though the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after the controls
are off.
NOTE:
• The low temperature zone of this oven (between
150°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked
foods warm. Foods 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.
• A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool
internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.
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ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT-
DO/T FOWiSELF/
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.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in grocery store,
to check the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers may vary 20-^0 degrees.
Ovens Controlled with Touch Pads
To Adjust the Thermostat:
1. Press the BAKE pad.
2. Select an oven temperature between 500°F.
and 550°F.
3. Immediately, before ON is displayed, press and
hold the BAKE pad for about four seconds. The
display will change to the oven adjustment display.
Ovens Controlled with Knohs
Puli the 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.
Back of the OVEN TEMP knob
4. The oven temperature can be adjusted up to (-I-) 35°F.
hotter or (-) 35°F. cooler. Use the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad to select the desired change in
the display.
5. When you have made the adjustment, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad to go back to the time of day
display. Use your oven as you would normally.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling
or self-cleaning temperatures. It will be retained in
memory after a power failure.
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.
The lower screw moves
toward HOTTER to
increase the temperature.
Lower screw moves toward HOTTER or COOLER
To Adjust the Thermostat:
1. Pull off the knob.
2. Loosen both screws on back of the knob.
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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
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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, 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.
Ovens Controlled with Touch Pads
1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating is
necessary.
2. Check the weight of the
meat. Place it fat side
up (or for poultry
breast-side-up) on
roasting rack in a
shallow pan. The
melting fat will baste
the meat. Select a pan
as close to the size of the meat as po.ssible.
(The broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this.)
3. Press the BAKE pad.
4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE
pad until the desired temperature is
displayed.
Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing,
after being removed from the oven. The standing time
recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This
allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to
carve. The internal temperature will rise about 5° to
10°F.; to compensate for the temperature rise, if
desired, remove the roast from oven sooner (at 5° to
10°F. less than 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.
The oven will start automatically. The word “ON”
and “100°” will be displayed. As the oven heats up,
the display will show the changing temperature.
When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a
tone will sound.
5. Press the CLEAR/OEF pad when
roasting is finished and then remove
the food from the oven.
NOTE: A fan may automatically turn on and off to
cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.
To change the oven temperature during the
roasting cycle, press the BAKE pad and then
the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the
new temperature.
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cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press
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ROASTING
Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with
a meat thermometer?
A. Checking die 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).
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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.
Oven
Type
Temperature
Doneness
Meat
Tender cuts; rib, high quality
sirloin tip, rump or top round*
Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder*
Veal shoulder, leg or loin*
Pork loin, rib or shoulder*
Ham, precooked
325°
325°
325°
325°
325°
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Well Done:
Well Done:
To Warm:
Poultry
Chicken or Duck
Chicken pieces
Turkey
*For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.
tThe U. S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means some
food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
"broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the
upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender
cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to
keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
1. If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut
vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart.
If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer
about 1/8 inch thick.
2. Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler pan.
Always use the rack so the fat drips into the broiler
pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough
to catch on fire.
3. Position a flat shelf on 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.
Ovens Controlled with Touch Pads
1. Press the BROIL pad.
2. Press the INCREASE pad once for LO Broil or twice
for HI Broil. To change from HI Broil to LO Broil, press
the BROIL pad then press the DECREASE pad once.
3. When broiling is finished, press the CLEAR/OFE
pad. Serve the food immediately, and leave the
pan outside the oven to cool during the meal for
easiest cleaning.
4. Leave the door open to
the broil stop position.
The door stays open by itself,
yet the proper temperature is
maintained in the oven.
5. Turn the food 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.
NOTE: A fan may automatically turn on and off to
cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum
foil to line your broiler
pan and broiler rack.
However, you must
mold the foil tightly to
the rack and cut slits in
it just like the rack.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat
juices from draining to 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.
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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
the food only once during broiling. You may need
to move the food to a higher shelf position.
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
rack in the pan?
A. Yes. Using the rack suspends the meat over the
pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan,
thus keeping the meat drier. Juices are protected by
the rack 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. Turn the
meat with tongs; piercing the meat with a fork also
allows the juices to escape. When broiling poultry
or fish, brush each side often with butter.
Q. Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent
meat from sticking?
A. No. The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler
heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to
prevent meat from sticking to the surface.
However, spraying the broiler rack lightly with a
vegetable cooking spray before cooking will make
clean-up easier.
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BROILING GUIDE
' Always use the broiler pan and rack 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.
ShelfFirst Side
Position
C
C
Food
Bacon
Ground Beef
Well Done
Quantity and/or
Thickness
1/2 lb. (about 8
thin slices)
1 lb. (4 patties)
1/2 to 3M inch thick
Beef Steaks
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Chicken
1 inch thick
(1 to r/2 lbs.)
1/2
inch thickC
(2 to
2/2
lbs.)C
1 whole
(2 to
2/2
lbs.),
split lengthwise
C
C
C
C
A
Bakery Products
Bread (Toast) or
Toaster Pastries
English Muffins
Lobster Tails
Fish
Ham Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well Done
2 to 4 slices
1 pkg. (2)
2 (split)
2-4
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1-lb. fillets 1/4 to
1/2 inch thick
1 inch thick
2 (1/2 inch thick)
2 (1 inch thick),
about 1 lb.
CorD
C orD
B
C
B
C
B
Laiiib Chops
Medium
Well Done
Medium
Well Done
Wieners and
similar precooked
sausages, bratwurst
2 (1 inch thick).
about 10 to 12 oz.
2 (I/2 inch thick),
about 1 lb.
1-lb. pkg. (10)
C
C
C
B
C
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 /2 times 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.
Time, Minutes
4/24/2
10
6
8
12
10
15
25
35
1/2-2
3-4
13-16Do not
5
8
10
13
10
12
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Second Side
Time, Minutes
7
5
6
11
7-8
14-16
20-25
10-15
1/2
turn over.
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8
10
13
9
10
12
12-14
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Arrange in single layer.
Space evenly. Up to 8 patties
take about same time.
Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook
through before browning. Pan
frying is recommended.
Slash fat.
Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per
side for cut-up chicken. Brush each
side with melted butter.
Broil skin-side-down first.
Space evenly. Place English
muffins cut-side-up and brush
with butter, if desired.
Cut through back of shell. Spread
open. Brush with melted butter before
broiling and after half of broiling time.
Handle and turn very carefully.
Brush with lemon butter before
and during cooking, if desired.
Preheat broiler to increase browning.
Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side
for 1 /a inch thick or home cured ham.
Slash fat.
Slash fat.
If desired, split sausages in
half lengthwise; cut into 5- to
6-inch pieces.
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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours
"»n models with double ovens, only the upper oven is self-cleaning.
^he bottom oven is standard clean. See the Porcelain Oven Interior section.
Single oven models are self-cleaning.
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 rack, 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.
2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. If you
use soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning
to prevent staining.
. Oven
gasket gasket
light
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 self
clean 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
bum 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.
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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
How to Set Oven for Cleaning
Quick Reminder:
1. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.
2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad
until the desired Clean Time appears.
If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean
cycle, the word “OFF’ will appear in the display.
Allow additional time for cooling before you try to
set the cycle.
1. Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle
section.
2. After closing the door, press the AUTO
SELF CLEAN pad.
3. Press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad until the
desired Clean Time is displayed.
Clean Time is normally 3 hours. You
can change the Clean Time to anytime
between 2 and 4 hours, depending on
the amount of soil in your oven.
(continued)
The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after
“CLEAN” is displayed and the time for the clean cycle
is set. The words “ON” and “LOCK” will appear in the
display when the door automatically locks. It will not
be possible to open the oven door until the temperature
drops below the lock temperature and the LOCK light
goes off. ■
4. When the LOCK light is off, open the door.
NOTE:
■ You can find out when the clean cycle
will be finished by pressing the STOP
TIME pad.
' The word “door” will be displayed, the word
“LOCK” will flash and oven control will signal if you
set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door.
’ A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool
internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.
To Stop a Clean Cycle
1. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad.
2. When the LOCK light goes off and the oven has
cooled below the locking temperature, open the door.
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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.
How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning
Quick Reminder:
1. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.
2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad
until the desired Clean Time appears.
3. Press the STOP TIME pad.
4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until
the desired Stop Time appears in the display.
Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean
cycle automatically at a later time than the present
time of day.
NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock
lows the correct time of day.
1. Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle
section.
AUTO SELF
CLEAN
2. After closing the door, press the AUTO
SELF CLEAN pad.
3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE
pad to enter the Clean Time.
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle,
repeat the cycle.
If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the
shelf supports with cooking oil.
NOTE: No functions can be programmed before the
door automatically unlocks.
5. Press the INCREASE pad to change the
Stop Time to a later time of day if
desired. For example: If you set Stop
Time at 11:00, oven will start clean cycle
at 8:00 and end at 11:00. The door
latches automatically.
The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after
“CLEAN” is displayed and the time for clean cycle
is set. The words “ON” and “LOCK” will appear in
the display when the door automatically locks. It
will not be possible to open the oven door until the
temperature drops below the lock temperature and
the LOCK light goes off.
6. When the LOCK light is off, open the door.
NOTE:
• During a delayed self-clean operation you can find
out when the oven is set to turn on by pressing and
holding the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad for 3 seconds.
• A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool
internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.
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STOP
TIME
The earliest Stop Time will be the Clean Time
selected plus the time of day. For example: If the
Clean Time is three hours and the time of day is 6:00,
the Stop Time that appears in the display will be 9:00.
TIME” and the earliest Stop Time you
can set will appear in the display.
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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
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 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 afterward, 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 word “LOCK” is
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.
(continued)
Q. Should there be any 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 the
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.
CARE AND CLEANING
Proper care and cleaning are important so your oven will give you efficient
and satisfactory service. Follow thèse directions carefully in caring for your
oven to assure safe and proper maintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING
ANY PART OF THE OVEN.
Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil element.
Any soil will bum 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.
Broil Element
■ Bake Element
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Iven Shelves
Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or
steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with
clean water and dry with a clean cloth.
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 if cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle. Wipe
the shelf supports with cooking oil to make the
shelves slide more easily.
Broiler Pan and Rack
After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.
Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out
grease from the pan into a proper container. Wash and
rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water with a
soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with
^etergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels
; a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned
on foods.
The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial
oven cleaner. Do not use an oven cleaner on the rack.
Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned
in the dishwasher.
Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the self
cleaning oven.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere
in the oven.
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
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. Wire cover holder
• 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.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Lift-Off Oven Door (single oven or 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.
(continued)
• 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
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.
Lift-Off Oven Door (lower oven only-on some models)
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.
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• Clean the inside of the oven window with a mild
non-scratching cleaner and a damp cloth.
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.
• Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders o.
harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.
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^Orcelain Oven Interior (lower oven only-on some models)
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 bumed-on grease and food.
Glass Window
To clean the outside of the oven window, use a glass
.eaner. 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.
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 oven
door, handles or any exterior surface of the
oven, cabinets or painted surfaces. The cleaner
can damage these surfaces.
Painted Surfaces
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.
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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.
The control knobs (lower oven only-on some
models) may be removed for easier cleaning.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please
note that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on
the right side are on the proper 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). When removing the knob,
it may be helpful to slip a thin cloth (such as a
handkerchief) or a piece of string under and around
the knob edge and pull up. 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
“F-AND A NUMBER”
FLASH IN THE DISPLAY
OVEN WILL NOT WORK
OVEN LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY
FOOD DOES NOT ROAST
OR BAKE PROPERLY
CLOCK AND
MINUTE/SECOND
TIMER DO NOT WORK
OVEN WILL NOT
SELF-CLEAN
DOOR WILL NOT OPEN
AFTER SELF-CLEAN CYCLE
CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER
ENTERING COOK TIME
OR STOP TIME
OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO
HOT OR TOO COLD
“BURNING” OR “OILY”
ODOR EMITTING FROM
OVEN WHEN TURNED ON
STRONG ODOR
OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER
SELF-CLEAN CYCLE
“door” APPEARS
IN THE DISPLAY
FAN NOISE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• This is function error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool
one hour. Place the oven back into operation. If function error occurs again,
disconnect power to the oven and call for service.
• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
• The oven controls are not properly set.
• The light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.
• The switch operating the oven light is broken. Call for service.
• Oven controls not set properly. See the Broiling section.
• Door not left open to the broil slop position as recommended.
• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling Guide.
• Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
• Cookware is not suited for broiling.
• Low voltage. See the Broiling section.
• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan and rack has not been fitted properly
and slit as recommended.
• Oven controls not set properly. See the Baking or Roasting section.
• Shelf position is incorrect. See the Roasting or Baking 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.
• Check for a power outage.
• See the Oven Control, Clock and Timer section.
• Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation.
Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset the controls.
• When the temperature has fallen below the locking temperature,
the door can be opened.
• This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature.
• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
Do It Yourself section.
• This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process,
set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the Self
Cleaning Oven section.
• 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.
• Oven controls not set properly. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
• Heavily soiled ovens require 3'A- to 4-hour Clean Time.
• Heavy sDillovers should be cleaned up before starting the self-cleaning cycle.
• Oven door not closed after self-clean cycle is selected.
• Door is still locked and you are trying to enter an oven cooking operation.
• A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal,
and the fan may continue to run after the oven is turned off.
If you need more help.. .call, toll free:
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 consumer information service
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Wéll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need
nformation 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.
ht4iome Repair Sen/ice
SmSCARES (800432-2737}
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.
For Customers With Special Needs..
800.626.2000
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
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
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.
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Setvice Contracts
800S26-2224
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 Accessoria
800826-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances
rn have needed parts or accessories sent directly to
eir 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.
For one year fronn 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 that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
• Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• Improper installation.
If you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer or
installer.You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical, gas,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities as described in the
Installation Instructions provided
with the product.
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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 Card®
servicers during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond,
call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
• Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
• Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.
• Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some stales 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.
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Part No. 164D2966P122
Pub No. 49-8601
1-95 CG
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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