GE JS905SKSS User Manual

49-80501 07-07 JR

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model

# ______________

Serial # ______________

You can find them on a label
behind the open oven door
on the lower left corner of the
range frame.

Ranges

Self-Cleaning Electric

Safety Instructions . . . 2–5

Operating Instructions

Clock and Timer . . . . . . .13

Control Lockout . . . . . . .13

Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–20

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . .20

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . .16, 17

Special Features . . . . .18, 19

Surface Units . . . . . . . . 6, 7

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . .15

Timed Baking and

Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Care and Cleaning

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . 22

Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Glass Cooktop . . . . . . 25, 26

Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Packaging Tape . . . . . . . .21

Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Stainless Steel Surfaces . .21
Storage Drawer

Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

For Service . . . . . . . . 27–30

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Consumer Support

Consumer

Support . . . . . . Back Cover

Product

Registration . . . . . . . 31, 32

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

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

All ranges can tip and injury could result.

Slide-In To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the
Ranges: Anti-Tip device supplied.

To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer
and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.

Drop-In To prevent accidental tipping of the range, secure the attached Anti-Tip bracket, under
Ranges: the rear countertop.

To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, lower the oven door and gently
apply medium force at the handle end until movement of the range is detected. Continue
pressing until the anti-tip bracket is engaged and movement stops. A small amount of
movement is acceptable at the back of the range top but it should be stable and not tip
once the anti-tip bracket is engaged.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly
engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of
the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information shipped with the device and in this manual.
Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury.

WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

The fiberglass insulation in self-clean 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

purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.

■ Be sure your appliance is properly

installed and grounded by a qualified
installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.

■ Have the installer show you the location of

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

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.

■ Before performing any service, disconnect

the range 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, storage drawer or
cooktop. They could damage the range
and even tip it over, causing severe
personal injury.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F (71°C) and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F (82°C). Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.

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■ Do not store flammable materials in an

oven or near the cooktop.

■

CAUTION: Items of interest to

children should not be stored in cabinets
above a range or on the back of a range—
children climbing on the range 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
over the range. Flammable material could
be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surface units 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 surface units or heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of pot holders.

■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never

pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by covering the pan completely with
a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.

■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put

out by covering it with baking soda or, if
available, by using 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 multi­purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.

■ 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 range.

■ Do not touch the surface units, 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 the surface units, areas
nearby the surface units or any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.

■ Potentially hot surfaces include the

cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven
vent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crevices around the oven door.

■ REMEMBER : The inside surface of the oven

may be hot when the door is opened.

■ Do not store or use combustible materials,

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

■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean

to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.

■ Teach children not to play with the

controls or any other part of the range.

■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.

■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils

and canned food a safe distance from
your range.

■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken control panel or cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately should your glass control panel or cooktop become broken.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating
element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency.

■ Never leave the surface units unattended

at high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch on fire.

■ Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others may
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.

■ To minimize the possibility of burns,

ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container should
be turned toward the center of the range
without extending over nearby surface
units.

■ Always turn the surface units off before

removing cookware.

■ When preparing flaming foods under the

hood, turn the fan on.

■ Use care when touching the cooktop. The

glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned off.

■ Keep an eye on foods being fried at high

or medium high heat settings.

■ Foods for frying should be as dry as

possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.

■ Use little fat for effective shallow or deep

fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.

■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used

in frying, stir together before heating, or
as fats melt slowly.

■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.

■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The

cooktop can be scratched with items such
as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry,
and rivets on clothing.

■ Large scratches or impacts to glass

doors or cooktops can lead to broken
or shattered glass.

■ Do not operate the radiant surface units if

the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass cooktop become broken.

■ Never use the glass cooktop surface as a

cutting board.

■ Do not place or store items that can melt

or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even
when it is not being used.

■ Be careful when placing spoons or other

stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot
and could cause burns.

■ Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet

sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam
burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

NOTE: We recommend that you avoid
wiping any surface unit areas until they
have cooled and the indicator light has
gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to

this. Please see the Cleaning the glass
cooktop section.

■ When the cooktop is cool, use only the

CERAMA BRYTE

®

Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Pad to clean
the cooktop.

■ To avoid possible damage to the cooking

surface, do not apply cleaning cream to
the glass surface when it is hot.

■ After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper

towel to remove all cleaning cream
residue.

■ Read and follow all instructions and

warnings on the cleaning cream labels.

RADIANT SURFACE UNITS

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■ 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 rack in the desired position

while the oven is cool. If racks 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 rack 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.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line

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

Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

WARNING!

OVEN

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.

■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door

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

■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove

shiny, silver-colored oven racks (on some
models) and all other cookware.

■ Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting the self-cleaning operation.

■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,

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

■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s

Manual.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

Using the surface units.

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

How to Set

Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.

At both OFF and HI the control clicks into
position. You may hear slight clicking sounds
during cooking, indicating the control is
keeping the power level you set.

A HOT SURFACE indicator light, on the
cooktop, will glow when any radiant element
is turned on. It will remain on until the
surface is cooled to approximately 150°F
(66°C).

Hot surface indicator light will:

■ come on when the unit is hot to the touch.

■ stay on even after the unit is turned off.

■ glow until the unit is cooled to approximately

150°F (66°C).

The WARM setting on the right REAR surface
unit keeps already heated food warm until
ready to serve. Do not use to heat cold food.

Be sure you turn the control
knob to OFF when you finish
cooking.

Dual Surface Unit Control Knob

The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to
select from so you can match the size of the unit to
the size of the cookware you are using.

To use the small (6-inch) surface unit, turn
the control knob to the SMALL settings.

To use the large (9-inch) surface unit, turn
the control knob to the LARGE settings.

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Using the Warming Zone

The WARMING ZONE, located in the
center of the glass cooktop surface,
will keep hot, cooked food at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food.
Do not use to heat cold food. Placing
uncooked or cold food on the WARMING
ZONE could result in food-borne illness.

Touch the WARMING ZONE pad.

Touch the number pads 1, 2 or 3
to select low (1), medium (2) or
high (3) warming setting.

Touch the START pad.

To turn the WARMING ZONE off, touch
the WARMING ZONE pad until WARMER
disappears from the display.

For best results, all foods on the
WARMING ZONE should be covered with
a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
pastries or breads, the cover should be
vented to allow moisture to escape.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts
when removing food from the WARMING
ZONE, since cookware and plates will
be hot.

CAUTION: Do not warm food on the

WARMING ZONE for more than two hours.

NOTE: The warming zone will not glow red like

the cooking elements.

HOT will be displayed when the glass
surface is hot and will remain on until
the surface is cool enough to touch.

NOTE: Lower settings may not heat the glass

surface enough to cause the HOT indicator light
to come on.

A warming zone ON light will glow when
the unit is on.

■ Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic

may melt onto the surface and be very difficult
to clean.

■ Use only cookware recommended for

top-of-range cooking.

WARMING ZONE GUIDE
SETTING FOOD

1 (Low) Bread/Pastries
2 (Medium) Chocolate/Butter
2 (Medium) Sauces, Stews,

Cream Soups

2 (Medium) Vegetables
3 (High) Soups (liquid)
3 (High) Tea or Coffee

The Warming Zone Guide is for
reference only and the SETTING
that you need will depend on the
amount and type of food, the
starting temperature of the food
and the length of the holding time.

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Temperature Limiter

Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.

The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.

The temperature limiter may cycle
the units off for a time if:

■ The pan boils dry.

■ The pan bottom is not flat.

■ The pan is off center.

■ There is no pan on the unit.

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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.

Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.

About the radiant surface units…

The radiant cooktop features heating
units beneath a smooth glass surface.

NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by
the heating of new parts and insulating materials
and will disappear in a short time.

The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.

It is safe to place hot cookware on the
glass surface even when the cooktop
is cool.

Even after the surface units are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough
heat to continue cooking. To avoid
over-cooking, remove pans from the
surface units when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on the surface
unit until it has cooled completely.

Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass—the glass is scratch-resistant,
not scratch-proof.

■ Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable

using the cleaning cream or full strength white
vinegar.

■ Use of window cleaner may leave an

iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.

■ Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop.

If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.

■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board.

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Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.

Using the Bridge Surface Unit

To use the bridge surface unit, turn the
left front control knob to the BRIDGE
settings.

For full bridge surface unit operation,
also turn on the left rear surface unit.

To use only the front surface unit, turn
the control knob to the FRONT settings.

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Selecting types of cookware.

The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.

Stainless Steel:

recommended

Aluminum:

heavyweight recommended

Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, lightweight aluminum should not
be used.

Copper Bottom:

recommended

Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can
be removed, as long as the cooktop is
cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue
that will permanently stain the cooktop
if not removed immediately.

Porcelain-Enamel Covered Cast Iron:

recommended

As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast iron cookware
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, since it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.

Glass-Ceramic:

usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.

Stoneware:

usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.

Home Canning Tips:

Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.

Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom.

Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball®and
Kerr®and the U.S. Department of
Agriculture Extension Service.

To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.

Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.

Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

Wok Cooking

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.

Do not use round-bottom woks. You
could be seriously burned if the wok
tipped over.

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Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for glass cooktops.

Pots that extend beyond 1″ (2.5 cm)
of the surface unit’s circle are not
recommended for most surface
cooking. However, when canning
with water-bath or pressure canner,
larger-diameter pots may be used.
This is because boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure)
are not harmful to the cooktop
surfaces surrounding the surface units.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE­DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER
LARGE-DIAMETER POTS FOR
FRYING OR BOILING FOODS
OTHER THAN WATER. Most syrup or
sauce mixtures—and all types of
frying—cook at temperatures much
higher than boiling water. Such
temperatures could eventually harm
the glass cooktop surfaces.

Be sure the canner fits over the
center of the surface unit. If your
cooktop or its location does not
allow the canner to be centered
on the surface unit, use smaller­diameter pots for good canning
results.

Flat-bottomed canners must be
used. Do not use canners with
flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because
they don’t make enough contact
with the surface units and take a
long time to boil water.

When canning, use recipes and
procedures from reputable
sources. Reliable recipes and
procedures are available from the
manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for
canning, such as Ball

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and Kerr

®

brand; and the United States
Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.

Remember that canning is a
process that generates large
amounts of steam. To avoid burns
from steam or heat, be careful
when canning.

NOTE: If your house has low voltage,
canning may take longer than expected,
even though directions have been
carefully followed. The process time will
be shortened by:

(1) using a pressure canner and

( 2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest

heating of large quantities of water.

CAUTION:

■ Safe canning requires that harmful

microorganisms are destroyed and that
the jars are sealed completely. When
canning foods in a water-bath canner,
a gentle but steady boil must be
maintained for the required time. When
canning foods in a pressure canner, the
pressure must be maintained for the
required time.

■ After you have adjusted the controls,

it is very important to make sure the
prescribed boil or pressure levels are
maintained for the required time.

■ Since you must make sure to process

the canning jars for the prescribed
time, with no interruption in processing
time, do not can on any cooktop
surface unit if your canner is not flat.

Observe the Following Points in Canning

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Using the oven controls.

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, broil or
self-cleaning 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.

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.

COOKING TIME Pad

Press this pad and then press the number
pads to set the amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off
when the cooking time has run out.

DELAY START Pad

Use along with COOKING TIME or SELF
CLEAN LO/STD pads 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.

Number Pads

Use to set any function requiring numbers
such as the time of day on the clock, the
timer, the oven temperature, the start time
and length of operation for timed baking
and self-cleaning.

START Pad

Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.

SELF CLEAN LO/STD Pad

Press this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Using the self-cleaning

oven section.

OVEN LIGHT Pad

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

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Press this pad to select the broil function.

WARMING ZONE Pad

Touch this pad when using the center
surface unit to keep food warm until ready
to serve.

Control Lockout

Control Lockout is operated by the

9 and 0 number pads. Touch and hold the
9 and 0 number pads at the same time for

3 seconds.

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

Before you begin…

The racks have stops, so that when placed
correctly on the supports (A through G),
they will stop before coming completely
out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware,
pull the rack out until it stops.

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

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

CAUTION: When you are using the

rack in the lowest position (A), you will need to
use caution when pulling the rack out. We
recommend that you pull the rack out several
inches and then, using two pot holders, pull the
rack out by holding the sides of it. The rack is low
and you could be burned if you place your hand in
the middle of the rack and pull all the way out. Be
very careful not to burn your hand on the door
when using the rack in the lowest position (A).

The oven has 7 rack positions.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Press the BAKE pad.

Press the number 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.

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

If baking four cake layers at the same time,
place two layers on rack B and two layers
on rack D. Stagger pans on the rack so
one is not directly above the other.

Type of Food Rack Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C or D

Angel food cake A

Bundt or pound cakes B or C

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

Casseroles C or D

Turkey A

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.

To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature.
The control will beep when the oven is preheated
and the display will show your set temperature.
This will take approximately 6 to 8 minutes.

Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much
as possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least
1 to 11⁄2″ (2.5 cm to 3.8 cm) of air space
around it.

Center baking pans in the oven.

Aluminum Foil

Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom
of the oven.

Never entirely cover a rack 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
rack several inches below the food.

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Using the oven.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

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.

Place the meat or fish on a broiler
grid in a broiler pan designed
for broiling.

Follow suggested rack positions in
the Broiling Guide.

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

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

Use LO Broil to cook foods such as
poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly
without over-browning them.

Press the START pad.

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

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 (60°C)
means some food poisoning
organisms may survive.” (Source:
Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen
Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

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

The oven has 7 shelf positions.

Broiling Guide

Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side

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

Ground Beef 1 lb. (0.45 kg) (4 patties) E 9 6 Space evenly. Up to 8

Well Done 1/2 to 3/4″ E 11 10 patties take about the

(1.3 cm to 1.9 cm) thick same time.

Beef Steaks

Rare† 1″ (2.5 cm) thick F 7 5 Steaks less than 1″
Medium

1 to 11⁄2 lbs. (0.45 kg to 0.68 kg)

E 9 6–7 (2.5 cm) thick cook

Well Done E 11 8–9 through before

browning. Pan frying is

recommended. Slash
Rare† 11⁄2″ (3.8 cm) thick D 14 11 fat.
Medium

2 to 21⁄2 lbs. (0.91 kg to 1.13 kg)

D 18 14–16

Well Done D 22 20
Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 10 Broil skin-side-down

2 to 21⁄2 lbs. (0.91 kg to 1.13 kg),

first.

split lengthwise
2 Breasts C 25 10–15

Lobster Tails 2–4 C 18–20 Do not Cut through back of

10 to 12 oz. turn shell. Spread open.
(283 g to 340 g) each over. Brush with melted

butter before broiling

and after half of

broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1/4 to 1/2″ E 6 5 Handle and turn very

(0.6 cm to 1.3 cm) thick carefully. Brush with

lemon butter before

and during cooking,

if desired.
Ham Slices 1/2″ (1.3 cm) thick D 6 6 Increase time 5 to 10

(precooked) minutes per side for

11⁄2″ (3.8 cm) thick or

home-cured ham.
Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ [1.3 cm] thick) E 10 10 Slash fat.

Well Done

2 (1″ [2.5 cm] thick) about 1 lb. (0.45 kg)

D15 15

Lamb Chops

Medium

2 (1″ [2.5 cm] thick) about 10

E 8 7–8 Slash fat.

Well Done to 12 oz. (283 g to 340 g) E 10 9–10
Medium 2 (11⁄2″ [

3.8 cm]

thick) E 14 12

Well Done about 1 lb. (

0.45 kg)

E 17 12–14

Salmon Steaks 2 (1″ [2.5 cm] thick) D 10 7–8 Grease pan. Brush

4 (1″ [2.5 cm] thick) D 12 10 steaks with melted
about 1 lb. (

0.45 kg)

butter.

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Using the clock, timer and control lockout. ge.com

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 a timed
baking or self-cleaning cycle.

Press the CLOCK pad.

Press the number pads.

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 number pads until the
amount of time you want shows in
the display. For example, to set 2
hours and 45 minutes, press 2, 4
and 5 in that order.

If you make a mistake press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad 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 number 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 number pads to
enter the new time you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
twice.

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

To lock/unlock the controls:

Press the 9 and 0 pads at the same
time for 3 seconds, until the display
shows LOC ON.

To unlock the control, press the
9 and 0 pads at the same time for
3 seconds, until the display shows
LOC OFF.

When this feature is on and the press
pads are pressed, the control will beep
and the display will show LOC ON.

■ The control lockout mode affects all press

pads. No press pads will work when this
feature is activated.

■ The adjustment will be retained in memory

after a power failure.

Control Lockout

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Using the timed baking and roasting features.

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.

Press the BAKE pad.

Using the number 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 number 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 will show the changing
temperature (starting at 100ºF [38°C])
and the cooking time. The display starts
changing once the temperature reaches
100ºF (38°C).

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 number 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 number pads, enter the
desired baking time.

Press the DELAY START pad.

Using the number 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 100ºF
[38°C]) and the cooking time. The
display starts changing once the
temperature reaches 100ºF (38°C).

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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Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! ge.com

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 F (11–22 degrees C).

NOTE: This adjustment will only affect baking and roasting temperatures; it will not affect the broiling or the self­cleaning temperatures. 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.

Press BAKE again to alternate
between increasing and decreasing
the oven temperature.

The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35ºF (19°C)
hotter or (-) 35ºF (19°C) cooler.
Press the number pads the same way
you read them. For example, to
change the oven temperature 15ºF
(8°C), press 1 and 5.

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.

U.S. 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.

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Using the self-cleaning oven.

Before a Clean Cycle

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

Remove racks, broiler pan, broiler grid,
all cookware and any aluminum foil from
the oven.

The shiny, silver-colored oven racks
(on some models) can be self-cleaned,
but they will darken, lose their luster
and become hard to slide.

Soil on the front frame of the range and
outside the gasket on the door will need
to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas
with hot water, soap-filled steel wool pads
or cleansers such as Soft Scrub®. Rinse
well with clean water and dry.

Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass
material of the oven door gasket cannot
withstand abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact. If you notice it
becoming worn or frayed, replace it.

Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven
bottom.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in
place and the oven light is off.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is
extremely sensitive to the fumes given off
during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well­ventilated room.

Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom.

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

Press the SELF CLEAN LO/STD pad
once for a 4-hour clean time or
twice for a 3-hour clean time.

A 3-hour self-clean time is
recommended for use when
cleaning small, contained spills. A
self-clean time of 4 hours or longer
is recommended for a dirtier oven.

If a time other than 4 hours or
3 hours is needed, use the number
pads and enter the desired clean
time.

You can change the clean time to any
time between 3 hours and 5 hours,
depending on how dirty your oven is.

Press the START pad.

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

When the LOCKED light goes off, you will
be able to open the door.

■ The word LOCKED will flash and the

oven control will signal if you set the
clean cycle and forget to close the oven
door.

■ To stop a clean cycle, press the

CLEAR/OFF pad. When the LOCKED
light goes off indicating the oven has
cooled below the locking temperature,
you will be able to open the door.

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

How to Delay the Start of Cleaning

Press the SELF CLEAN LO/STD pad
once for a 4-hour clean time or
twice for a 3-hour clean time.

A 3-hour self-clean time is
recommended for use when
cleaning small, contained spills. A
self-clean time of 4 hours or longer
is recommended for a dirtier oven.

If a time other than 4 hours or
3 hours is needed, use the number
pads and enter the desired clean
time.

You can change the clean time to any
time between 3 hours and 5 hours,
depending on how dirty your oven is.

Press the DELAY START pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the clean cycle
to start.

Press the START pad.

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

When the LOCKED light goes off, you will
be able open the door.

After a Clean Cycle

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

If white spots remain, remove them with a
soap-filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly
with a vinegar and water mixture.

These deposits are usually a salt residue
that cannot be removed by the clean
cycle.

If the oven is not clean after one clean
cycle, repeat the cycle.

■ You cannot set the oven for cooking

until the oven is cool enough for the
door to unlock.

■ While the oven is self-cleaning, you

can press the CLOCK pad to display
the time of day. To return to the
clean countdown, press the SELF
CLEAN LO/STD pad.

■ If the racks become hard to slide, apply

a small amount of cooking oil to a
paper towel and wipe the edges of the
oven racks with the paper towel.

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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 Shutdown

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.

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

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

Press the START pad.

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
continual 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.

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12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout

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 black out
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.

Cook and Hold

Your 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 or 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.

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Using the Sabbath Feature.

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.) (on some models)

The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking.

NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven
Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.

How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the
display shows SF.
NOTE: If bake or broil appears in the

display, the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
were not pressed at the same time.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin
again.

Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb
bAtH appears in the display.

Press the START pad and ⊃ will appear
in the display.

Press the BAKE pad. No signal will be
given.

Using the number pads, enter the desired
temperature between 170°F (77°C) and
550°F (288°C). No signal or temperature
will be given.

Press the START pad.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃ will appear in the display
indicating that the oven is

baking/roasting.

If ⊃ doesn’t appear in the display, start
again at Step 4.

To adjust the oven temperature, press the
BAKE pad, enter the new temperature using
the number pads and press the START pad.

NOTE: The CLEAR/OFF and COOKING TIME
pads are active during the Sabbath feature.

⊃

⊃

How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting – Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the
display shows SF.

NOTE: If bake or broil appears in the

display, the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
were not pressed at the same time.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin
again.

Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH
appears in the display.

Press the START pad and ⊃ will appear in
the display.

Press the COOKING TIME pad.

Press the number pads to set the
desired length of cooking time between
1 minute and 9 hours and 99 minutes.
The cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.

Press the START pad.

Press the BAKE pad. No signal will be
given.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature. No signal or
temperature will be given.

Press the START pad.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃ will appear in the display indicating
that the oven is

baking/roasting.

If ⊃ doesn’t appear in the
display, start again at Step 7.

To adjust the oven temperature, press the
BAKE pad, enter the new temperature using
the number pads and press the START pad.

When cooking is finished, the display will
change from ⊃ to ⊃ and 0:00 will appear,
indicating that the oven has turned
OFF but is still set in Sabbath. Remove
the cooked food.

⊃

⊃

⊃

How to Exit the Sabbath Feature

Press the CLEAR/OFF pad.

If the oven is cooking, wait for a random
delay period of approximately 30
seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃
is in the display.

Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the
display shows SF.

Tap the DELAY START pad until 12 shdn
or no shdn appears in the display.

12 shdn indicates that the oven will
automatically turn off after 12 hours. no shdn
indicates that the oven will not automatically
turn off.

Press the START pad.

NOTE: If a power outage occurred while
the oven was in Sabbath, the oven will
automatically turn off and stay off even
when the power returns. The oven
control must be reset.

When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows ⊃ the oven is
baking/roasting.

⊃

When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows ⊃ the oven is
baking/roasting.

⊃

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Care and cleaning of the range. ge.com

Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.

If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.

Make sure the knobs are in the OFF
positions and pull them straight off the
stems for cleaning.

The knobs can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or they may also be washed
with soap and water. Make sure the insides
of the knobs are dry before replacing.

Replace the knobs in the OFF position
to ensure proper placement.

Oven Vent

The oven vent is located above the left side of
the door.

This area could become hot during
oven use.

It is normal for steam to come out of
the vent.

The vent is important for proper air circulation.
Never block this vent.

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Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)

Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.

To clean the stainless steel surface,
use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel
cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface
in the direction of the grain. Follow the
cleaner instructions for cleaning the
stainless steel surface.

To inquire about purchasing stainless
steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to
find the location of a dealer nearest you,
please call our toll-free number:

National Parts Center 1.800.626.2002

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How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

Carefully grasp a corner of the protective
shipping film with your fingers and slowly
peel it from the appliance surface. Do
not use any sharp items to remove the
film. Remove all of the film before using
the appliance for the first time.

To assure no damage is done to the
finish of the product, the safest way to
remove the adhesive from packaging
tape on new appliances is an application
of a household liquid dishwashing
detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and
allow to soak.

NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all
parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

Control Panel

■ Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.

■ You may also use a glass cleaner.

■ Remove heavier soil with warm

soapy water.

■ Do not use abrasives of any kind.

Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the door, top of
the control panel and the drawer front.
Clean these with soap and water or a
vinegar and water solution.

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

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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Care and cleaning of the range.

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—
it has an extremely low resistance to
abrasion.

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.

To clean the 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.

■ The area outside the gasket and

the door liner can be cleaned with a
soap-filled steel wool or plastic pad,
hot water and detergent. Rinse well
with a vinegar and water solution.

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.

■ If any stain on the door vent trim is

persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner
and a sponge-scrubber for best results.

■ 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.

Cleaning the Oven Door

Lift-Off Oven Door

The door is very heavy. Be careful when
removing and lifting the door.

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door:

Fully open the door.

Pull the hinge locks down toward
the door frame, to the unlocked
position. A tool, such as a small
flat-blade screwdriver, may be
required.

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

Close door to the door removal
position, which is halfway between
the broil stop position and fully
closed.

Lift door up and out until the hinge
arm is clear of the slot.

To replace the door:

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

With the
door at the
same angle as
the removal
position, seat the
indentation of
the hinge arm
into the bottom
edge of the hinge slot. The notch in
the hinge arm must be fully seated
into the bottom of the slot.

Fully open the door. If the door will
not fully open, the indentation is
not seated correctly in the bottom
edge of the slot.

Push the hinge locks up against the
front frame of the oven cavity to the
locked position.

Close the oven door.

Hinge lock

Removal position

Indentation

Bottom

edge

of slot

Hinge lock

Slot

Push hinge locks up to lock.

Pull hinge locks down to unlock.

Hinge arm

Hinge

arm