GE JRS04 Owner’s Manual

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JRS04–24″ Single Wall Oven

Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2–4

Operating Instructions

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Special Features . . . . . . . . .10, 11

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Timed Baking and Roasting

. . . .9

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . .14

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Heating Element . . . . . . . . . . .14

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . .13

Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Packaging Tape . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Painted Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . .13

Porcelain Oven Interior . . . . .14

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Troubleshooting Tips . . .15, 16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .

Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . 17, 18

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Built-In Oven

Electric

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #______________________

Serial # ______________________

You can find them on a label on
the side trim or on the front of
the oven behind the oven door.

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■ Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.

■ 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 manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.

■ Have the installer show you the location

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

■ 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 an 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.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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■ 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.

■ Never leave the oven door open when

you are not watching the oven.

■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your oven.

■ 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.

■ Teach children not to play with the

controls or any other part of the oven.

■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors

can lead to broken or shattered glass.

■ Do not store flammable materials in

an oven.

■

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.

■ 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 surfaces
or heating elements and may cause
severe burns.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ Do not use water on grease fires.

Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn
the controls off.

■ Flame in the oven can be smothered

completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven off or by using a multi­purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.

■ Do not store or use combustible

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

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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least
an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

WARNING!

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

■ 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 oven vent

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

■ REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven

may be hot when the door is opened.

■ 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 heat unopened food containers.

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

■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.

■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

■ Place the oven shelf in the desired position

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

■ When using cooking or roasting bags

in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s
directions.

■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a

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

■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch on fire.

■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in an oven can ignite.

■ Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils or food in the oven when not
in use.

■ 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 Owner’s

Manual.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line oven

bottoms, except as suggested in this
manual. Improper installation of
aluminum foil may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.

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

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

BAKE Pad

Press this pad to select the bake function.

Display

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

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

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

If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and
a power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed

functions must be reset.

The time of day will flash in the display when there
has been a power outage.

START Pad

Must be pressed to start any cooking
function.

COOKING TIME Pad

Press this pad and then press the HOUR and
MIN + or – pads to set the amount of time

you want your food to cook. The oven will
shut off automatically when the cooking
time has run out, unless the Cook and
Hold feature was set.

DELAY START Pad

Use along with COOKING TIME pad to set
the oven to start and stop automatically at
a time you set.

CLOCK Pad

Press this pad before setting the clock.

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad

Press this pad to select the timer feature.

CLEAR/OFF Pad

Press this pad to cancel ALL oven
operations except the clock and timer.

HOUR and MIN + and – Pads

Press these pads 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.

TEMP + and – Pads

Press these pads to set the cooking
temperature you want to use.

OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF Pad

Press this pad to turn the oven light on
or off.

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Press this pad to select the broil function.

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Using the oven.

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

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Press the BAKE pad.

Press the TEMP + or – pads to
set the desired temperature.

Press the START pad.

Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.

Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when
cooking is complete.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) B or C

Angel food cake A

Bundt or pound cakes B

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

Casseroles B or C

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct
temperature. Preheating is necessary for
good results when baking cakes, cookies,
pastry and breads.

For ovens without a preheat indicator light or
tone, preheat 10 minutes.

Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much as
possible. Pans should not touch each
other or the walls of the oven. If you
need to use two shelves, stagger the pans
so one is not directly above the other,
and leave approximately 11⁄2″ between
pans, from the front, back and sides of
the wall.

Aluminum Foil

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

Aluminum foil may also be used to catch
a spillover.

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.

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

Before you begin…

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

When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out to the bump on the
shelf support.

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

To replace, place the end of the shelf
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
front and push the shelf in.

The oven has 4 shelf positions.

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How to Set the Oven for Broiling

Place the meat or fish on the broiler
grid in the broiler pan.

Follow suggested shelf positions in
the Broiling Guide.

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.

Press the BROIL HI/LO pad once for
HI Broil.

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

Press the START pad.

When broiling is finished, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad.

Leave the door open to the broil
stop position. The door stays open
by itself, yet the proper temperature
is maintained in the oven.

NOTE: Food can be broiled with the
door closed but it may not brown
as well because the oven heating
element will cycle on and off.

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Broiling Guide

Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side

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

Bacon 1/2 lb. C 41⁄2 41⁄2 Arrange in single layer.

(about 8 thin slices)

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

same time.

Beef Steaks

Rare † 1″ thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1″
Medium 1 to 11⁄2 lbs. C 8 6 thick cook through
Well Done C 12 11 before browning. Pan

frying is recommended.
Slash fat.

Rare † 11⁄2″ thick C 10 7–8
Medium 2 to 21⁄2 lbs. C 15 14–16
Well Done C 25 20–25

Chicken 1 whole A 35 10–15 Reduce time about

2 to 21⁄2 lbs., 5–10 minutes per side
split lengthwise for cut-up chicken.

Brush each side with
melted butter. Broil
skin-side-down first.

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

6 to 8 oz. each turn shell. Spread open.

over. Brush with melted

butter before broiling
and after half of
broiling time.

Fish Fillets 1/4 to 1/2″ thick C 5 5 Handle and turn very

carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired. Preheat
broiler to increase
browning.

Ham Slices 1″ thick B 8 8 Increase time 5–10
(precooked) minutes per side for

11⁄2″ thick or home­cured ham.

Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) C 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. B 13 13

Lamb Chops

Medium 2 (1″ thick) about 10 C 10 9 Slash fat.
Well Done to 12 oz. C 12 10

Medium 2 (11⁄2″ thick) about 1 lb. C 14 12
Well Done B 17 12–14

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

† The U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

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Using the clock and timer.

To Set the Clock

The clock must be set to the correct time
of day for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of
day cannot be changed during timed
baking.

Press the CLOCK pad.

Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the time of day.

Press the START pad.

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

To Set the Timer

Press the KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pad.

Press the HOUR and MIN + or
– 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.

Press the START pad.

After pressing the START pad, SET disappears;
this tells you the time is counting down, although
the display does not change until one minute has
passed. Seconds will not be shown in the display
until the last minute is counting down.

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

The 6 second tone can be canceled by following
the steps in the Special features of your oven
control section under Tones at the End of a
Timed Cycle.

The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven

operations. The maximum setting on
the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.

To Reset the Timer

If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by pressing
the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad, then
press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads
until the time you want appears in the
display.

If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
pressing the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
and then pressing the HOUR and MIN +
or – pads to enter the new time you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad twice.

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NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for

more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that
the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

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

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Press the BAKE pad.

Using the TEMP + or – pads,
enter the desired temperature.

Press the COOKING TIME pad.

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

Using the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads, enter the desired baking time.
The oven temperature and the
cooking time that you entered
will be displayed.

Press the START pad.

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, unless the Cook
and Hold feature was set. See the Special
features of your oven control section.

Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear
the display.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

You can set the oven control to delay-start the
oven, cook for a specific length of time and then
turn off automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Press the BAKE pad.

Using the TEMP + or – pads, enter
the desired temperature.

Press the COOKING TIME pad.

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

Using the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads, enter the desired baking time.

Press the DELAY START pad.

Using the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads, enter the time of day you
want the oven to turn on and
start cooking.

Press the START pad.

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

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

When the oven turns on at the time
of day you have set, the display will
show the changing temperature
(starting at 100°F) and the cooking
time countdown.

The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then
shut off automatically, unless the Cook
and Hold feature was set. See the Special
features of your oven control section.

Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear
the display.

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Special features of your 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. They remain in
the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.

When the display shows your choice, press the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure.

12 Hour Shut-Off

With this feature, should you forget and leave
the oven on, the control will automatically turn off
the oven after 12 hours during baking functions
or after 3 hours during a broil function.

If you wish to turn off this feature, follow
the steps below.

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Press the DELAY START pad until
no shdn (no shut-off) appears in
the display.

Press the START pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control set
in this special features mode.

Cook and Hold

Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after
Timed Baking or Roasting is finished.

NOTE: This feature can only be programmed to
work with Timed Baking or Roasting. (See the
Using the timed baking and roasting features
section.) After Timed Baking or Roasting has
automatically stopped, the programmed Cook
and Hold will automatically start.

To activate this feature for use after
Timed Baking or Roasting, follow the
steps below.

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Press the COOKING TIME pad. The
display will show Hld OFF.

Press the COOKING TIME pad again
to activate the feature. The display
will show Hld ON.

Press the START pad to activate the
cook and hold feature and leave the
control set in this special features
mode.

Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection

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

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Press the BROIL HI/LO and COOKING
TIME pads at the same time. The
display will show F (Fahrenheit).

Press the BROIL HI/LO and COOKING
TIME pads again. The display will
show C (Celsius).

Press the START pad.

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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
the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continuous 6
second beep may be canceled.

To cancel the 6 second beep:

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

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

Press the START pad.

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.

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Press the CLOCK pad once. The
display will show 12 hr. If this is
the choice you want press the
START pad.

Press the CLOCK pad again to change
to the 24 hour military time clock. The
display will show 24 hr. If this is the choice
you want press the START pad.

Press the CLOCK pad again to black­out the clock display. The display will
show OFF. If this is the choice you want
press the START pad.

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

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.

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Press any + pad. The display will
show you a set speed between 1
and 5.

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

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

Press START to activate the setting
and leave the control set in this
special features mode.

or

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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. Use your new oven for a few
weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the
thermostat yourself.

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

NOTE: This adjustment will only affect baking and roasting temperatures; it does not affect the broiling temperature.
The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Press the BAKE pad. A two-digit
number shows in the display.

The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35°F hotter or
(-) 35°F cooler. Tap the TEMP +
pad to increase the temperature
in 1-degree increments. Tap the
TEMP – pad to decrease the
temperature in 1-degree increments.

When you have made the
adjustment, press the START pad
to go back to the time of day
display. Use your oven as you
would normally.

The type of margarine will affect baking performance!

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

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

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

Painted Surfaces

Clean with soap and water or a vinegar and
water solution.

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

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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the oven.

How to Remove Packaging Tape

To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the 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 all
chrome trim. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

The oven door is removable for
easier access to the light bulb.

Lift the door straight up and off
the hinges.

Do not lift the door by the handle.

Lift-Off Oven Door

To remove the door, open it to the broil

stop position. Grasp firmly on each side
and lift the door straight up and off the
hinges.

Do not place hands between the hinge and the
oven door frame.

To replace the door, make sure the hinges
are in the broil stop position. Position the
slots in the bottom of the door squarely
over the hinges and slowly lower it over
both hinges.

To clean the inside of the door:

■ Soap and water will normally do the

job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleaner. Soap-filled steel wool pads may
also be used.

Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid
content (such as 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.

■ Clean the inside of the oven window

with a mild non-scratching cleaner and
a damp cloth.

To clean the 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. Do not let water
drip into the vent openings.

■ 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, cleaning

powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.

Oven Light

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

Let the bulb cool completely before
removing it. Replace the bulb with a
40-watt appliance bulb only. Do not touch
a hot bulb with a damp cloth because
the bulb will break.

Oven Shelves

Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive
cleanser or steel wool.

After cleaning, rinse the shelves with
clean water and dry with a clean cloth.

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Care and cleaning of the oven.

Control Panel

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 works well.

Broiler Pan & Grid

After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven. Remove the grid from the
pan. Carefully pour out the grease from
the pan into a proper container.

Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid
in hot water with a soap-filled 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 a dishwasher.

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

After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from the oven.

Oven Heating Elements

Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the
elements are heated.

To clean the oven floor, gently lift the
bake element. Clean with warm soapy
water.

Porcelain Oven Interior

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. Soap-filled steel wool pads
may also be used.

Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid
content (such as 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.

■ Do not spray oven cleaner 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.

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Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.com

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

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Control signals after You forgot to enter a bake • Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature.
entering cooking time temperature.
or delay start

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

Shelf position is incorrect • See the Using the oven section.
or the shelf is not level.

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

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

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

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

Food being cooked • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven.
in a hot pan. Make sure it is cool.

Cookware not suited • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven.
for broiling.

Aluminum foil used on the • See the Using the oven section.
broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.

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

• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in

the Broiling Guide.

Clock and timer A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
do not work blown or the circuit breaker

tripped.

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

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

Pad operating light is broken. • Call for service.

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

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

Oven will not work A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

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

“F— and a number You have a function • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for
or letter” flash error code. one hour. Put the oven back into operation.
in the display

If the function code • Disconnect all power to the oven for at least 30
repeats. seconds and then reconnect power. If the function

error code repeats, call for service.

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

blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.

The clock is in the • See the Special features of your oven control section.
black-out mode.

Display flashes Power failure. • Reset the clock.

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

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

and resetting any cooking function.

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

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

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General Electric Company

Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150
Louisville, KY 40232-2150

GE Service Protection Plus

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GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you
Service Protection Plus

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—comprehensive protection on all your appliances—

No Matter What Brand!

Benefits Include:

• Backed by GE

• All brands covered

• Unlimited service calls

• All parts and labor costs included

• No out-of-pocket expenses

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• One 800 number to call

You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back
on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.

Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—any brand!
Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker
coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable
household products are protected against expensive repairs.

Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800.626.2224
for more information.

*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.

We’ll Cover Any Appliance.
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Please place in envelope and mail to:

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.
We are proud to have you as a customer!

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

Important: If you did not get a registration card with your

product, detach and return the form below to
ensure that your product is registered, or register
online at www.GEAppliances.com.

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Complete and mail
your Consumer
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Have the peace of
mind of knowing we
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the unlikely event of

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After mailing the
registration below,
store this document
in a safe place. It
contains information
you will need should
you require service.
Our service number is

800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737).

Read your Owner’s
Manual carefully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.

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* Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important

communications from GE Appliances (GEA).

■■ Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR
WARRANTY RIGHTS.

For information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to www.GEAppliances.com and click
on “Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224.

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GE Built-In Electric Oven Warranty.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

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

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

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

the product.

■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or

used for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.

■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

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

or acts of God.

■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

■ Damage caused after delivery.

What GE Will Not Cover:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

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

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technician. To schedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or
call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

Register Your Appliance www.GEAppliances.com

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

Printed in the United States

Consumer Support.

GE Appliances Website

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Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts™”
your questions, and so much more...

Schedule Service www.GEAppliances.com

Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.

Real Life Design Studio www.GEAppliances.com

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

800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

Extended Warranties www.GEAppliances.com

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

Parts and Accessories www.GEAppliances.com

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their
homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or
by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

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

Contact Us www.GEAppliances.com

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

GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225