GE JKP18, JKP56, JTP18, JTP56 User Manual

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164D4290P040-1 49-80082-1 08-01 JR

JKP18
JTP18
JKP56
JTP56

Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .3–5

Operating Instructions

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Proofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Timed Baking

and Roasting . . . . . . . . .13, 18, 19

Using the Oven . . . . . . . . . . .6–23

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . .25

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . .24

Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Oven Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Removing Packaging Tape . . . .23

Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . .28

Self-Cleaning Oven . . . . . . .22, 23

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

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .30–32

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . . 33, 34

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

Built-In Oven

Electric Convection

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial #____________________

You can find them on a label
on the front of the oven behind
the oven door on single oven
models, or the front of the lower
oven behind the oven door on
double oven models.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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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 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.

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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
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.

■ 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 covering,

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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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■ 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 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.

■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in

or near your oven.

■ Do not store or use combustible materials,

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

■ 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.

■ 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.

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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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.

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

■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.

■Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial

oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven. Residue from
oven cleaners will damage the inside of the
oven when the self-clean cycle is used.

■Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the

broiler pan, grid and other cookware.

■Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting the self-cleaning operation.

■If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,

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

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Using the oven controls.

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

UPPER OVEN

LOWER OVEN

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

BAKE Pad

Press this pad to select the bake function.

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Press this pad to select the broil function.

CONVECTION BAKE Pad

Press this pad to select baking with the
convection function.

CONVECTION ROAST Pad

Press this pad to select roasting with the
convection function.

PROOF Pad

Press this pad to select a warm environment
useful for rising yeast-leavened products.

START Pad

Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning 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. 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.

SELF CLEAN 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.

DELAY START Pad

Use along with

COOKING TIME

or

SELF

CLEAN

pads to set the oven to start and

stop automatically at a time you set.

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.

CLEAR/OFF Pad

Press this pad to cancel

ALL

oven

operations except the clock and timer.

CLOCK Pad

Press this pad before setting the clock.

Number Pads

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

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad

Press this pad to select the timer feature.

PROBE Pad

Press this pad when using the probe to
cook food.

Double oven control shown.

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Special features of your oven control.

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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, except for the Sabbath feature, which will have to be reset.

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 (on double oven models use
the

upper

oven controls) 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.

NOTE: On double oven models this activates this
special feature for both ovens.

Control Lockout

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

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads (on double oven models use
the

upper

oven controls) at the same
time for 3 seconds until the display
shows

SF.

Press the

SELF CLEAN

pad. The

display will show

LOC OFF.

Press the

SELF CLEAN

pad again.

The display will show

LOC ON.

Press the

START

pad to activate

the control lockout feature and

leave the control set in this special
features mode.

To unlock the control, repeat steps 1
and 2. Press the

START

pad when the

display shows

LOC OFF

.

When this feature is on and the touch
pads are pressed, the control will beep
and the display will show

LOC.

NOTE:

■

The control lockout mode will not affect the
CLOCK, KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF and OVEN
LIGHT ON/OFF touch pads.

■

On double oven models this activates this
special feature for both ovens.

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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 (on double oven models use
the

upper

oven controls) 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.

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Cook and Hold

Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after
the cooking function is finished.

To activate this feature, follow the steps
below.

On double oven models both ovens
follow the same step 1. Then proceed
with steps 2 through 3, using the pads for
the upper or lower oven.

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads (on double oven models use
the

upper

oven controls) 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.

Using Convection Conversion

By using the Convection Conversion feature you
can automatically convert the oven temperature
from regular baking to Convection Bake
temperatures.

To convert the oven temperature for
convection baking, follow the steps below.

Press and hold the

CONVECTION

BAKE

pad for 4 to 5 seconds.

CON Con Bake

will show in the

display.

Using the number pads, enter
the temperature recommended
in the recipe.

Press the

START

pad.

The display shows the converted
(reduced) temperature. For
example, if you entered a recipe
temperature of 350°F., the display
will show

325°F.

when it is converted.

Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad when

baking is finished.

NOTE: Conversion must be set each time you
want to use it. It is not held in memory.

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Special features of your oven control.

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 (on double oven models use
the

upper

oven controls) 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.

NOTE: On double oven models this cancels the
end of cycle tone for both ovens.

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 (on double oven models use
the

upper

oven controls) at the same
time for 3 seconds until the display
shows

SF.

Press the

BROIL HI/LO

pad. The

display will show F(Fahrenheit).

Press the

BROIL HI/LO

pad again.

The display will show C(Celsius).

Press the

START

pad.

NOTE: On double oven models the new setting
will be displayed for both ovens.

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Using the Sabbath Feature.

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

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

NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) 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 and
the oven is off.

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 touched at the same time.
Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad and begin

again.
Tap the

DELAY START

pad until

SAb bAtH

appears in the display.

Touch the

START

pad and ⊃ will appear

in the display.

Touch the

BAKE

pad. No signal will

be given.

Using the number pads, enter the desired
temperature between 170° and 550°.
No signal or temperature will be given.

Touch 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, touch the

BAKE

pad, enter the new temperature using

the number pads, and touch 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 and
the oven is off.

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 touched at the same time.
Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad and begin

again.
Tap the

DELAY START

pad until

SAb bAtH

appears in the display.
Touch the

START

pad and ⊃ will appear

in the display.
Touch the

COOKING TIME

pad.

Touch 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.

Touch the

START

pad.

Touch the

BAKE

pad. No signal will be

given.

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

Touch 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, touch the

BAKE

pad, enter the new temperature using

the number pads, and touch 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

Touch 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.

Touch 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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Using the oven.

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

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.

30″ovens (shown) have 7 shelf
positions.

27″ovens have 4 shelf 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 is
turned off.

Shelf Position

Type of Food 27” Oven 30” Oven

Frozen pies B or C C or D
(on cookie sheet)

Angel food cake, A B
bundt or pound cakes

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

Casseroles B or C C or D

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 1

1

⁄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.

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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.

NOTE: Broil will not work if the temperature
probe is plugged in.

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

Broiling Guide

27” Ovens 27” Ovens 27” Ovens 30” Ovens 30” Ovens 30” Ovens

Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side Shelf First Side Second Side

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

Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7 E 10 7 Space evenly. Up

Well Done 1/2 to 3/4″thick E 10 9 to 8 patties take

about the same
time.

Beef Steaks

Rare 1″ thick C 6 5 E 8 6 Steaks less than
Medium 1 to 11⁄2

lbs. C 8 6 E 10 8 1″ thick cook

Well Done C 12 11 E 12 10 through before

browning.

Rare 1

1

⁄2″ thick C 10 7–8 E 10 8 Pan frying is

Medium 2 to 21⁄2

lbs. C 15 14–16 E 15 14–16 recommended.

Well Done C 25 20–25 E 25 20–25 Slash fat.
Chicken 1 whole A 35 10–15 C 25 10 Reduce time about

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

chicken. Brush
each side with
melted butter.
Broil skin-side­down first.

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

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

Brush with melted
butter before
broiling and after
half of broiling
time.

Fish Fillets 1/4 to 1/2″ thick C 5 5 E 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 D 8 8 Increase time 5 to
(precooked) 10 minutes per

side for 1

1

⁄2″thick

or home-cured ham.

Pork Chops 2 (1/2″thick) C 10 10 E 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″thick) about 1 lb. B 13 13 D 15 15

Lamb Chops

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

1

⁄2″ thick) about 1 lb. C 14 12 E 14 12

Well Done B 17 12–14 E 17 12–14

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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 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 5in that order. If you make a
mistake press the

KITCHEN TIMER

ON/OFF

pad and begin again.

Press the

START

pad.

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.

NOTE: On some models the time counts down
immediately when the START pad is pressed. The
timer is actually counting down in seconds that
are not shown on the display until the last minute.

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.

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On double oven models, you can use timed baking in one oven while using self-clean in the other; you can also use
timed baking in both ovens at the same time.

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

NOTE: On double oven models when using both
ovens at the same time, the times showing in the
display will be for the last oven set. To display the
time set for the first oven set, press the COOKING
TIME pad for that oven.

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

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 100°F.) and the cooking
time countdown.

NOTE: On double oven models when using both
ovens at the same time, the times showing in the
display will be for the last oven set. To display the
time set for the first oven set, press the DELAY
START or the COOKING TIME pad for that oven.

At the end of timed baking, the oven
will turn off. The end of cycle tone
will sound.

Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad to clear

the display.

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Using the probe.

For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The
temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want.

NOTE: Double oven models have a probe in the
upper oven only.

Use of probes other than the one
provided with this product may result in
damage to the probe.

Use the handles of the probe and plug
when inserting and removing them from
the meat and outlet.

■

To avoid damaging your probe, do not use
tongs to pull on the cable when removing it.

■

To avoid breaking the probe, make sure food is
completely defrosted before inserting.

■

To prevent possible burns, do not unplug
the probe from the outlet until the oven
has cooled.

■

Never leave your probe inside the oven during
a self-cleaning cycle.

■

Do not store the probe in the oven.

The temperature probe has a
skewer-like probe at one end and a
plug at the other end that goes into
the outlet in the oven.

After preparing the meat and placing it
on a trivet or on the broiler pan grid,
follow these directions for proper probe
placement.

Lay the probe on the outside of the
meat along the top or side and mark
with your finger where the edge of
the meat comes to on the probe.
The point should rest in the center
of the thickest meaty part of the
roast.

Insert the probe completely into the
meat. It should not touch the bone,
fat or gristle.

For roasts with no bone, insert the probe
into the meatiest part of the roast. For
bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe
into the center of the lowest large muscle
or joint.

Insert the probe into the center of dishes
such as meat loaf or casseroles. When
cooking fish, insert the probe from just
above the gill into the meatiest area,
parallel to the backbone.

Insert the probe into the meatiest part of
the inner thigh from below and parallel
to the leg of a whole turkey.

How to Set the Oven For Roasting When Using the Probe

Insert the probe into the meat.

Plug the probe into the outlet in the
oven. Make sure it’s pushed all the
way in. Close the oven door.

Press the

PROBE

pad.

Press the number pads to set the
desired internal food or meat
temperature.

Press the

BAKE

pad.

Press the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.

Press the

START

pad.

The display will flash if the probe is inserted
into the outlet and you have not set a probe
temperature and pressed the START pad.

When the oven starts to heat, the word

LO

will be in the display.

After the internal temperature of the
meat reaches 100°F., the changing
internal temperature will be shown
in the display.

When the internal temperature of
the meat reaches the number you
have set, the probe and the oven
turn off and the oven control
signals. To stop the signal, press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Use hot pads to
remove the probe from the food.
Do not use tongs to pull on it—they
might damage it.

To change the oven temperature during
the Roast cycle, press the

BAKE

pad and
then the number pads to set the new
temperature.

■

If the probe is removed from the food before
the final temperature is reached, a tone will
sound and the display will flash until the probe
is removed from the oven.

■

You can use the timer even though you cannot
use timed oven operations.

Cable

Handles

Probe

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The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of
time while using convection cooking or you may shorten the life of the convection heating element.

Adapting Recipes…

You can use your favorite recipes in the
convection oven.

When baking, reduce baking
temperature by 25°F.

No need to preheat when cooking
longer than 15 minutes.

■

Use pan size recommended.

■

Some package instructions for frozen
casseroles or main dishes have been
developed using commercial convection ovens.
For best results in this oven, preheat the oven
and use the temperature on the package.

To help you understand the difference
between convection bake and roast and
traditional bake and roast, here are some
general guidelines.

Convection Bake

■

Ideal for evenly browned baked foods cooked
on multiple shelves.

■

Good for large quantities of baked foods.

■

Good results with cookies, biscuits, muffins,
brownies, cupcakes, cream puffs, sweet rolls,
angel food cake and bread.

Heat comes from the heating element in
the rear of the oven. The convection fan
circulates the heated air evenly over and
around the food. Preheating is not
necessary with foods having a bake time
of over 15 minutes.

Convection Roast

■

Good for large tender cuts of meat, uncovered.

Heat comes from the top heating
element. The convection fan circulates
the heated air evenly over and around
the food. Meat and poultry are browned
on all sides as if they were cooked on a
rotisserie. Using the roasting rack
provided, heated air will be circulated
over, under and around the food being
roasted. The heated air seals in juices
quickly for a moist and tender product
while, at the same time, creating a rich
golden brown exterior.

Roasts or poultry should be cooked on a shelf
(on 27″models use the offset shelf) in the lowest
shelf position (A).

When you are convection roasting it is
important that you use the broiler pan
and grid and the special roasting rack for
best convection roasting results. The pan
is used to catch grease spills and the grid
is used to prevent grease spatters.

Place the meat on the special roasting
rack. The rack holds the meat. The rack
allows the heated air to circulate under
the meat and increase browning on the
underside of the meat or poultry.

■ Place the shelf (on 27″ models use

the offset shelf) in the lowest shelf
position (A).

■ Place the grid on the broiler pan and

put the roasting rack over them
making sure the posts on the roasting
rack fit into the holes in the broiler
pan.

CAUTION: When you are using the offset shelf
(on 27″models) in the lowest position (A), you
will need to use caution when pulling the shelf
out. We recommend that you pull the shelf out
several inches and then, using two pot holders,
pull the shelf out by holding the sides of it. The
offset shelf is low and you could be burned if you
place your hand in the middle of the shelf and
pull all the way out. Be very careful not to burn
your hand on the door when using a shelf in the
lowest position (A).

In a convection oven, a fan
circulates hot air over, under and
around the food.

This circulating hot air is evenly
distributed throughout the oven
cavity. As a result, foods are evenly
cooked and browned—often in less
time with convection heat.
(appearance may vary)

Roasting rack

Grid

Post

Broiler pan

Offset shelf (27″models only)

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Using the convection oven.

Cookware for Convection Cooking

Before using your convection oven,
check to see if your cookware leaves
room for air circulation in the oven.
If you are baking with several pans, leave
space between them. Also, be sure the
pans do not touch each other or the walls
of the oven.

Paper and Plastic

Heat-resistant paper and plastic
containers that are recommended for
use in regular ovens can be used in
convection ovens. Plastic cookware that
is heat-resistant to temperatures of
400°F. can also be used.

Metal and Glass

Any type of cookware will work in your
convection oven. However, metal pans
heat the fastest and are recommended
for convection baking.

■

Darkened or matte-finished pans will bake
faster than shiny pans.

■

Glass or ceramic pans cook more slowly.

When baking cookies, you will get the
best results if you use a flat cookie sheet
instead of a pan with low sides.

For recipes like oven-baked chicken,
use a pan with low sides. Hot air cannot
circulate well around food in a pan with
high sides.

How to Set the Oven for Convection Baking or Roasting

Press the

CONVECTION BAKE

or

CONVECTION ROAST

pad.

Press the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.

Press the

START

pad.

To change the oven temperature, press
the

CONVECTION BAKE

or

CONVECTION

ROAST

pad and then the number pads

to set the new temperature.

When the oven starts to heat the
changing temperature, starting at 100°F.,

will be displayed. When the oven reaches
the temperature you set, 3 beeps will
sound.

Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad when

finished.

NOTE:

■

You will hear a fan while cooking with
convection. The fan will stop when the door is
opened but the heat will not turn off.

■

You may hear the oven clicking during baking.
This is normal.

Multi-Shelf Baking

When convection baking with only 1 shelf,
follow the shelf positions recommended in
the Using the oven section.

Because heated air is circulated evenly
throughout the oven, foods can be
baked with excellent results using
multiple shelves.

Multi-shelf baking may increase cook
times slightly for some foods but the
overall result is time saved. Cookies,
muffins, biscuits, and other quickbreads
give very good results with multi-shelf
baking.

30” Ovens

When baking on 3 shelves, place one
shelf in the bottom (A) position, one
on the third (C) position and one in
the 5th (E) position.

27” Ovens

When baking on 3 shelves, divide the
oven into thirds by placing the offset
shelf in the third (C) shelf position and
the straight shelves in first (A) and fourth
(D) shelf positions.

For two-shelf baking, place the offset
shelf in the bottom (A) shelf position.
Place the straight shelf in the third (C)
shelf position.

CAUTION: When you are using the offset shelf
(on 27″models) in the lowest position (A), you
will need to use caution when pulling the shelf
out. We recommend that you pull the shelf out
several inches and then, using two pot holders,
pull the shelf out by holding the sides of it. The
offset shelf is low and you could be burned if you
place your hand in the middle of the shelf and
pull all the way out. Be very careful not to burn
your hand on the door when using a shelf in the
lowest position (A).

Multi-shelf position 30″oven

Multi-shelf position 27″oven

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How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe

The display will flash

PROBE

and the
oven control will signal if the probe is
inserted into the outlet, and you have not
set a probe temperature and pressed the

START

pad.

Place the shelf (on 27″ models use

the offset shelf) in the lowest
position (A). Insert the probe into
the meat.

Plug the probe into the outlet in the
oven. Make sure it is pushed all the
way in. Close the oven door.

Press the

CONVECTION ROAST

pad.

Press the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.

Press the

PROBE

pad.

Press the number pads to set the
desired internal meat temperature.

Press the

START

pad.

When the oven starts to heat, the word

LO

will be in the display.

After the internal temperature of the meat
reaches 100°F, the changing internal
temperature will be shown in the display.

When the internal temperature of
the meat reaches the number you
have set, the probe and the oven
turn off and the oven control
signals. To stop the signal, press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Use hot pads to
remove the probe from the food.
Do not use tongs to pull on it—they
might damage it.

CAUTION: To prevent possible burns, do not
unplug the probe from the oven outlet until the
oven has cooled. Do not store the probe in
the oven.

NOTE:

■

If the probe is removed from the food before
the final temperature is reached, a tone will
sound and the display will flash until the probe
is removed from the oven.

■

You will hear a fan while cooking with this
feature. The fan will stop when the door is
opened but the heat will not turn off.

■

You can use the timer even though you cannot
use timed oven operations.

■

On double oven models, you will not be able to
use the probe in the upper oven during timed
oven operations. This is because with the
probe you are cooking by temperature rather
than time.

For best results when roasting large
turkeys and roasts, we recommend
using the probe included in the
convection oven.

To change the oven temperature
during the Convection Roast cycle,
press the CONVECTION ROAST pad
and then press the number pads to
set the new desired temperature.

Convection Roasting Guide

Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven Temp. Internal Temp.

Beef Rib, Boneless Rib, Rare 20–24 325°F 140°F†

Top Sirloin Medium 24–28 325°F 160°F
(3 to 5 lbs.) Well 28–32 325°F 170°F

Beef Tenderloin Rare 10–14 325°F 140°F†

Medium 14–18 325°F 160°F

Pork Bone-in, Boneless (3 to 5 lbs.) 23–27 325°F 170°F

Chops (1/2 to 1″ thick) 2 chops 30–35 total 325°F 170°F

4 chops 35–40 total 325°F 170°F
6 chops 40–45 total 325°F 170°F

Ham Canned, Butt, Shank (3 to 5 lbs. fully cooked) 14–18 325°F 140°F
Lamb Bone-in, Boneless (3 to 5 lbs.) Medium 17–20 325°F 160°F

Well 20–24 325°F 170°F

Seafood Fish, whole (3 to 5 lbs.) 30–40 total 400°F

Lobster Tails (6 to 8 oz. each) 20–25 total 350°F

Poultry Whole Chicken (21⁄2 to 31⁄2 lbs.) 24–26 350°F 180°–185°F

Cornish Hens Unstuffed (1 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 50–55 total 350°F 180°–185°F
Stuffed (1 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 55–60 total 350°F 180°–185°F

Duckling (4 to 5 lbs.) 24–26 325°F 180°–185°F

Turkey, whole*
Unstuffed (10 to 16 lbs.) 8–11 325°F 180°–185°F
Unstuffed (18 to 24 lbs.) 7–10 325°F 180°–185°F

Turkey Breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 16–19 325°F 170°F

* Stuffed birds generally require 30–45 minutes additional roasting time. Shield legs and breast with foil to prevent

overbrowning and drying of skin.

† 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 timed features for convection baking.

On double oven models, you can use timed baking in one oven while using self-clean in the other; you can also use
timed baking in both ovens at the same time.

You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not
turn off.

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

CONVECTION BAKE

pad.

Press the number pads to set the
desired oven 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.

Press the number pads to set the
desired length of cooking time. The
minimum cooking time you can set
is 1 minute. The oven temperature
that you set and the cooking time
that you entered will be in the
display.

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.

NOTE: On double oven models when using both
ovens at the same time, the times showing in the
display will be for the last oven set. To display the
time set for the first oven set, press the COOKING
TIME pad for that oven.

At the end of timed convection bake
the oven will turn off. The end of
cycle tone will sound. Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad to clear the display

if necessary.

Remove the food from the oven.
Remember, foods that are left in the
oven continue cooking after the
controls are off.

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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

CONVECTION BAKE

pad.

Press the number pads to set the
desired oven 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.

Press the number pads to set the
desired cooking time.

Press the

DELAY START

pad.

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

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.

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.

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.

NOTE: On double oven models when using both
ovens at the same time, the times showing in the
display will be for the last oven set. To display the
time set for the first oven set, press the DELAY
START or COOKING TIME pad for that oven.

At the end of timed convection bake the
oven will turn off. The end of cycle tone
will sound.

Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad to clear the
display if necessary. When baking is
finished, remove the food from the
oven. Remember, even though the
oven shuts off automatically, foods
continue cooking after the controls
are off.

Using the proofing feature.

The proofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products.

How to Set the Oven For Proofing

Place the covered dough in a dish in
the oven on shelf B or C.

NOTE: For best results, cover the dough with a
cloth or with greased plastic wrap (the plastic
may need to be anchored underneath the
container so the oven fan will not blow it off).

Press the

PROOF

pad and then the

START

pad.

The display will read

BRD

(bread).

The oven interior light turns on and
remains on during proofing.

The proofing feature automatically
provides the optimum temperature for
the proofing process and therefore does
not have a temperature adjustment.

Set the

KITCHEN TIMER

for the

minimum proof time.

When proofing is finished, press
the

CLEAR/OFF

pad.

■

To avoid lowering the oven temperature
and lengthening proofing time, do not
open the oven door unnecessarily.

■

Check bread products early to avoid
over-proofing.

NOTE:

■

Do not use the proofing mode for warming
food or keeping food hot. The proofing oven
temperature is not hot enough to hold foods
at safe temperatures.

■

Proofing feature on upper oven only.

■

Proofing will not operate when oven is above
150°F. “HOT” will show in the display.

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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 not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning 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 for the oven
which you want to use. 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 (+) 35°F hotter or (-)
35°F cooler. Press the number pads
the same way you read them. For
example, to change the oven
temperature 15°F, 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.

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 affect 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.

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

Before a Clean Cycle

The oven must be cool in order to set the self­clean cycle.

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

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

The oven shelves and convection roasting
rack can be self-cleaned, but they will
darken, lose their luster and become
hard to slide.

Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners.
Clean the top, sides and outside of the
oven door with soap and water.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover
(on some models) 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
oven. Move birds to another well
ventilated room.

■ On double oven models, you can

set a clean cycle in both ovens at the
same time. The last oven set will
automatically delay its start until the
end of the first oven’s clean cycle.

■ On double oven models, you can use

timed baking in one oven and self­clean the other at the same time.

Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom. (appearance may vary)

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

Press the

SELF CLEAN

pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired clean time, if a time other
than 4 hours is needed.

Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours. 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

door

light goes off.

When this

LOCKED

door light is off, open

the door.

■ The words

LOCKED

or

LOCK DOOR

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

door light goes off indicating
the oven has cooled below the locking
temperature, 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

pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired clean time.

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 DOOR

light goes off.

When the

LOCKED DOOR

light is off, open

the door.

NOTE: On double oven models, you can set a
delay clean in both ovens at the same time.
The second oven set will automatically delay
the start of cleaning until the end of the first
oven’s clean cycle.

To recall the start time of the second oven set,
press the DELAY START pad on the controls for
the second oven.

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 soap­filled 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

pad.

■ If the shelves become hard to slide, wipe

the shelf supports with cooking oil.

Care and cleaning of the oven.

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.

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Care and cleaning of the oven.

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

Lift the door straight up and off
the hinges.

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

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.

Lift-Off Oven Door (on some models)

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

Do not lift the door by the handle.

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:

■ 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.

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

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. This may require a tool.

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.

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

Close the oven door.

Hinge lock (unlocked position)

Slot

Lift-Off Oven Door (on some models)

Hinge arm

Removal position

Locked position

Sealed hinge arm

Hinge arm

Indentation

Bottom

edge

of slot

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Press down and pull out.

Removable Oven Floor

To remove the oven floor:

Remove the oven door using the
instructions in the

Lift-Off Oven Door

section of this manual.

Press down and pull out the
removable oven floor.

Clean the oven floor with warm
soapy water.

When re-installing the oven floor be
sure to slide it all the way to the back
of the oven.

IMPORTANT:

Always replace the

removable floor before the next use.

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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

Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self­cleaning oven.

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.

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Care and cleaning of the oven.

Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack

Clean the oven shelves (including the
offset shelf) and the convection roasting
rack with an abrasive cleanser or steel
wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves
and rack with clean water and dry with
a clean cloth.

NOTE: The oven shelves and convection roasting
rack may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven.
However, the shelves will darken in color, lose
their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned
during the self-cleaning cycle. You can wipe the
shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning
to make the shelves slide more easily.

Roasting rack

Oven shelf

Offset shelf (27″models only)

Probe

The temperature probe may be cleaned
with soap and water or a soap-filled
scouring pad. Cool the temperature
probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn
spots with a soap-filled scouring pad,
rinse and dry.

■

Do not immerse the temperature probe
in water.

■

Do not store the temperature probe in
the oven.

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Oven Light Bulbs

(on some models)

NOTE: The glass cover (on some
models) should be removed only when
cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer a
better grip.

CAUTION

: Before replacing your

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

Be sure to let the light cover and bulb
cool completely.

For your safety, do not touch a hot bulb
with bare hands or a damp cloth.

To remove:

Turn the glass cover
counterclockwise 1/4 turn until the
tabs of the glass cover clear the
grooves of the socket.

Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove
the bulb by pulling it straight out.

To replace:

Use a new 130-volt Halogen bulb,
not to exceed 50 watts.

Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove
the bulb from its packaging. Do not
touch the bulb with bare fingers.

Push the bulb straight into the
receptacle all the way.

Place the tabs of the glass cover into
the grooves of the socket. Turn the
glass cover clockwise 1/4 turn.

For improved lighting inside the
oven, clean the glass cover
frequently using a wet cloth. This
should be done when the oven is
completely cool.

Reconnect electrical power to
the oven.

Bulb

Socket

Tab

Glass cover

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Receptacle

Use gloves
or cloth

Receptacle

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Oven Heating Elements

Do not clean the broil element. Any soil
will burn off when the element is heated.

The bake element is not exposed and is
under the removable oven floor. If
spillovers, residue or ash accumulate on
the removable oven floor, wipe up before
self-cleaning.

To clean the oven floor, take out the
removable floor and gently lift the bake
element. Clean with warm soapy water.
Always replace the removable floor
before next use.

NOTE: Failure to replace the removable floor will
adversely affect the cooking performance.

Care and cleaning of the oven.

Stainless Steel Surfaces

(on some models)

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

To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a
hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent
suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Use
a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove
soap. Dry with a dry, clean cloth.

If food soil remains, try a general
kitchen cleaner, such as Fantastik®,
Simple Green®, or Formula 409®.

For hard-to-clean soil, use a
standard stainless-steel cleaner,
such as Bon-Ami®or Cameo®.

Apply cleaner with a damp sponge.
Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to
remove cleaner. Dry with a dry, clean
cloth. Always scrub lightly in the
direction of the grain.

After cleaning, use a stainless-steel
polish, such as Stainless Steel Magic®,
Revere Copper and Stainless Steel
Cleaner®, or Wenol All Purpose
Metal Polish®. Follow the product
instructions for cleaning the stainless­steel surface.

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Notes.

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Before You Call For Service…

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 or the

entering cooking time

temperature or cleaning

SELF CLEAN

pad and desired clean time.

or delay start

time.

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 floor not in place. • Replace the oven floor.

Oven thermostat needs • See the

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

adjustment. section.

Food does not

Door not open to the • See the

Using the oven

section.

broil properly

broil stop position as
recommended.

Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you press the

BROIL HI/LO

pad.

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.

The probe is plugged into the • Unplug and remove the probe from the oven.
outlet in the oven.

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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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.

Oven will not self-clean

The oven temperature • Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset
is too high to set a the controls.
self-clean operation.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the

Using the self-cleaning oven

section.

The probe is plugged into • Remove the probe from the oven.
the outlet in the oven.

“Crackling” or

This is the sound of the • This is normal.

“popping” sound

metal heating and cooling
during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking

Excessive soil. • Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Open the windows to rid

during clean cycle

the room of smoke. Wait until the

LOCKED DOOR

light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
clean cycle.

Oven door will not

Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.

open after a
clean cycle

Oven not clean after a

Oven controls not properly set. • See the

Using the self-cleaning oven

section.

clean cycle

Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean

cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
again or for a longer period of time.

“LOCK DOOR” flashes

The self-clean cycle has • Close the oven door.

in the display

been selected but the
door is not closed.

LOCKED DOOR light

The oven door is locked • Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Allow the oven to cool.

is on when you want

because the temperature

to cook

inside the oven has not
dropped below the
locking temperature.

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Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

“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 repeats. • Disconnect all power to the oven for at least 30

seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
error code repeats, call for service.

Display goes blank

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be 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 • The

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads (on double oven

display to show “SF”

not pressed properly. models use the upper oven controls) must be pressed

at the same time and held for 3 seconds.

“Probe” appears in

This is reminding you to • Enter a probe temperature.

the display

enter a probe temperature
after plugging in the probe.

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.

Steam from the vent

When using the convection • This is normal.
feature, it is normal to see
steam coming out of the
oven vent. As the number
of shelves or amount of
food being cooked increases,
the amount of visible steam
will increase.

“Burning” or “oily”

This is normal in a new oven • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a

odor emitting from

and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours. See the

Using the self-cleaning

the vent oven

section.

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.

Fan noise

A cooling fan or a convection • This is normal. The cooling fan will turn off and on.
fan (depending on the The convection fan will run until the function is
function you are using) over or the door is opened.
may automatically turn on
and off to cool internal parts.

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For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One Year Any part

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From the date of the

During this

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GE will also provide,

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