GE JTP26, JTP27 Use and Care Manual

Useand

Care

Guide

Built-In Electric Oven

Safety instructions ....................3, 4

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ..,........................4, 12, 15-17

Automatic Oven Shut Off

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

Oven...........................................................6-

Baking 10-12

Broiling, Broiling Guide ...................1 7, 18

Clock and Timers ...................................6, 7

Control Panel ...............................................6

Fan .....................8, 12, 13,

Light; Bulb Replacement ...................8, 23

Lower Oven Controls 10
Preheating 11

Roasting, Roasting Guide ...............15, 16

Shelves ................4,9, 10, 12, 15, 19,23

Timed Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

Vent

................................................................9

Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Self-Cleaning Instructions .................19-22

............,,.....,..,......9

18

15,

17, 20, 21

.

7

Problem

Thermostat Adjustment–

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

More questions

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

Consumer Services ..................27

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

Important Phone Numbers .......................27

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

Removal of Packaging Tape
Warranty

........................................Back

Solver,.............,......,.,,,...,26

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...........14

?...call

........,...............2

Cover

Care

and Cleaning ...................22 -25

Broiler Pan and Rack ..................................23

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

Porcelain Oven Interior ..............................25

Self-Cleaning Instructions .................19 -22

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GE Appliances

.

.............................23

Models: JTP26 JTP27

164D2966P085

HELP US HELP YOU...

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Before using your oven, read this
guide carefully.

1(

is intended to

new oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If

you don’t understand something or need more help,

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

heIp

you operate and maintain your

a

cdl:

How to Remove Packaging Tape

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

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

the

safest way to remove adhesive left from

dishwashing detergent, mineral oil

Write down the model and
serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a
oven behind the oven door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
oven. Before sending in this
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your oven.

label

on

the

front of the

card,

please write these

Save time and money.
Before you request service...

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

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YOU NEED SERVICE...

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

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

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

people who serviced your

and

want you to be

are

NEXT, if you
details—including your phone number—to:

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

still not pleased, write all the

Wacker

Drive

1..

IPORTANT

●

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic

Enforcement Act

SAFETY NOTICE

requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known to
the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposure to such substances.

.

The fiberglass insulation in self-cleaning

ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon
monoxide during the cleaning cycle.

Exposure
can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

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

●

Use this appliance only for its intended use

as described in this guide.

●

Have the installer show you the location of the

circuit breaker or fuse.

●

Be sure your appliance is properly installed and

‘ounded

Ith

o

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of

by a qualified technician in accordance

the provided Installation Instructions.

Mark it for easy reference.

your oven unless it is specifically recommended
in this guide.

All other servicing should be

referred to a qualified technician.

●

Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

THE OVEN POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL

REMOVING THE FUSE OR
THE CIRCUIT

● Do not

leave

BREA~R.

children alone<

SWITCH~G

hildren

BY

OFF

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

●

Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on

the door.

They could damage the oven or cause

severe personal injury.

●

CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE AN OVEN. CHILDREN

ON

CLIMBING

THE OVEN TO REACH

ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

)0 not store flammable materials in an oven.

●

Teach children not to play with the controls

or any other part of the oven.

●

Never leave the oven door open

when you are

not watching the oven.

●

Always keep combustible wall coverings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from your
oven.

●

Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Be

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

●

DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE

burns.

MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE

VIC~ITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE.

_

●

Use only dry

pot

holders—Moist
or damp pot holders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do

not

let

pot holders

Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

touch hot

heating elements.

Such

cloths can catch fire on a hot heating element.

●

Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

holders and other linens a safe distance from
your oven.

●

Always keep wooden and plastic utensils

and canned food a safe distance away from
your oven.

●

For your safety, never use your appliance for

warming or heating the room.

●

Do not let cooking grease or other

.: ‘.~

.

.>. ..

&

●

Be sure the oven is securely installed in a

cabinet that is firmly attached to the
structure. Never allow anyone

flammable materials accumulate in
or near the oven.

house

to climb, sit,

stand or hang on the oven door.

●

Do

not

use water on grease fires.

Smother

fire

or

flame

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

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

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MPORTANT

●

Do not touch the heating elements or the

interior surface of the oven.

These surfaces may

SAFETY

(continued)

be hot enough to burn even though they are dark
in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials contact

any

interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling, first.

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

Remember:

The inside surface of the

oven

may

be hot when the door is opened.

Q

When cooking pork,

follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least

170°F.

This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will

be

safe to eat.

~STRUCTIONS

●

Do not use oven for storage area.

stored

●

After broiling, always take the broiler pan

in an oven can ignite.

out of the oven and clean it.

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

●

Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or

near your oven.

Self-Cleaning Oven

c

Do not clean the door gasket.

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

●

Do not use oven cleaners. No

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
damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean
cycle is used.

Items

Leftover grease

The door gasket is

commercial

will

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Oven

●

Stand away from the oven when opening the

oven

door,

Hot air or steam which escapes can

cause burns to hands, face and/or

●

Do not heat unopened food containers.

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

●

Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.

c

Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

●

Place the oven shelf in the desired position

while the oven is cool.

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

●

Never leave the oven door open

not watching

●

Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a

tie

oven.

convenience in lifting heavy foods.

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

●

When using cooking or roasting bags in

the oven,

follow the manufacturer’s directions.

eyes.

when you are

It is also a

●

Clean only parts listed in this Use and

Care

Guide.

●

Before self-cleaning the oven,

remove the

broile,

pan and other cookware.

●

Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms,

except as suggested in guide.

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

“

Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting the self-cleaning operation.

●

If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,

oven off and disconnect the power supply.

turn the

Ha\e

it

serviced by a qualified technician.

SAVE THESE

mSTRUCTIONS

—.

c

Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch fire.

●

Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils, or food in the oven when not in use.

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Feature Index

Explained

on page

1 Oven Temp Knob Operates the

standard clean lower oven.

2 Oven Set Knob Operates the

standard clean lower oven.

3

Oven Control, Clock and Timer

4 Oven Light Switch

Lets you turn interior oven

light(s) on and off.
5 Oven Vent Grille
6 Oven Broil Element
7 Oven Shelf Supports

Shelf positions for cooking are

suggested in the Baking, Broiling

and Roasting sections.

8 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks

“

Bake Element

day be lifted gently for wiping

oven floor.

10 Lift-Off Oven Door

with Broil Stop position

Easily removed for oven cleaning.

11 Broiler Pan and Rack

Do not clean in self-cleaning oven.

12 Oven Door Gasket

10, 14,25

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10,25

6,7

8

19

I

1

4,17,22

4,9, 10,

15,

18

4,9, 10, 12,

15, 23, 19

4,22

3,4, 17,

19,24

4, 15, 17,23

,

4, 19,24

model

~Oven
15

Oven Vent

16

Automatic Oven Door Latch

and Serial Numbers

Interior Light

Upper self-cleaning oven.

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8,23

19–2 1

JTP26

JTP27

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FEATURES OF YOUR UPPER OVEN CONTROL

1,

BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function.

2.

BROIL. Press this pad to select the broil function.
DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have

3.
selected, the time of day and the cooking or
cleaning status.

4.

INCREASE. Short taps to this pad increase the
time or tem~erature bv small amounts. Press and
hold the
larger amounts.

5.

COOK TIME. Press this pad for Timed Bake
operations.

6. STOP TIME. Use this pad along with the
COOK TIME or CLEAN pad to set the oven
to stop automatically at a time you select.

7. CLOCK. To set clock, first press the CLOCK

pad. Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE
pad to change the time of day.

8. TIMER ON/OFF. Press this pad to select the timer

function.
To set timer, first press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.

Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to
change the time.

To cancel the timer, press and hold the TIMER
ON/OFF pad, until the word “TIMER” disappears
from the display.

pad

to

increa<e

the time or temperature by

9. DECREASE. Short taps to this pad decrease the
time or temperature by small amounts. Press
hold the pad to decrease the
by

larger

amounts.

10.

CLEAWOFF.

oven operations except clock and timer.

11. AUTO SELF CLEAN. Press this pad to select
self-cleaning function. See the Operating the Self­Cleaning Oven section.

If “F-and a number” flash in the display and
the oven control signals, this indicates function
error code. Press the
oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into
operation. If function error code repeats, disconnect
the power to the oven and call for service.

Press this pad to cancel all

CLEAWOFF pad. Allow the

time

or temperature

and

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.k

The

clock

must be set
automatic oven timing functions to
work properly. The time of
cannot be changed during a Timed
Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle.

for

the

day

To Set the Clock

1. Press the

CLOCK

A

❑

CLOCK pad.

2. Press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad to set the time

of

day.

Timer

The timer does not control oven

operations. The maximum setting
on the timer is 9 hours and 55
minutes.

T

Reset

11 I’IMER”

DECREASE pad until the desired time is reached. word “TIMER” disappears from the display.
If “TIMER” is not displayed, press the TIMER

ON/OFF pad first, then follow the instructions
above to set the timer.

the Timer

is displayed, press the INCREASE or

To Set the Timer

1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.

2. Press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad to set the
amount of time on the timer.

The timer will start automatically
within a few seconds of releasing the
INCREASE or DECREASE pad.

The timer, as you are setting it,
will display seconds until 1 minute
is reached.

To Cancel the Timer

Press and hold the TIMER ON/OFF pad until the

Then it will display minutes
and seconds until 10 minutes
is reached.

After 10 minutes, it will display
minutes only until 59 minutes
is reached.

After 59 minutes, it will display
hours and minutes
appears in the display) until the
maximum time of 9 hours and
55 minutes is reached.

(“HR” now

End of Cycle Tones Display Messages

The end of

1 beep that repeats every 6 seconds until you press closed. If “LOCK” appears in the display, the oven
any operation. If you would like to eliminate the door is in the locked position. BAKE, BROIL and
repeating beeps, press
for 10 seconds. locked position.

To return the signal that beeps every 6 seconds, press
and hold the

cycle

tone is 3 short beeps followed by If “door” appears in the display, the door is not

and

hold the CLEAR/OFF pad

CLEAWOFF pad for 10 seconds.

COOK TIME cannot be set if the door is in the

Power Outage

After a power outage, when power is restored, the display will
time shown will no longer be correct—for example, after a 5-minute power
interruption the
clock is reset. All other functions that were in operation when the power

~

out will have to be programmed again.

clock

will be 5 minutes slow. The display flashes until the

flash

and the

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USING YOUR OVEN

Before Using the Oven

1.

Look

at the controls. Be sure you understand how
set them properly. Read over the directions
Oven Controls so you understand how to use them.

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

a

practice run at removing and replacing them

properly,

3. Read over the information

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

especially during the first weeks of using your
new oven.

Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
using an oven control system. We recommend that you
operate the oven for a number of weeks using the time
given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with
your new oven’s performance. If you think an
adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven
Thermostat section. It gives easy
instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.

[o

give sure, sturdy support.

and

tips that follow.

D()

It

H)ur.Ye/f

for

to

the

NOTE:

● A

fan

may automatically turn on and off (o cool

internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may

continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

●

You may notice a “burning” or “oily”

few times you turn your oven on. This is normal in a
new oven and will disappear in a short time. To speed
the process, set a self-clean cycle for

3

hours. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven

section.

● When the oven gets hot, the

of the oven

get

hot too.

top and

smel I

the first

a

minimum of

outside surfaces

Oven Light

Both lights come on when the upper oven door is
opened or when the control panel light switch is
turned on.

NOTE: The bottom oven does not have its own light
switch. It operates by opening the upper oven door or
by using the control panel light switch.

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Shelves

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

When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out

to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware

on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven.

This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.

To

remove a shelf

tilt

the front end upward and pull the shelf out.

To

replace,

the stop-locks (curved extension of
and toward the rear of the oven. Tilt up the front and
push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it
goes past the bump on the shelf support. Then lower
the front of the shelf and push it all the way back.

from the oven, pull it toward you,

place

the shelf on the shelf support with

shelfi

they

will

facing up

Shelf Positions

The

oven has six

illustration as A (bottom), B, C, D, E and F (top).

f positions for cooking are suggested in the

~d~ing,

NOTE: The highest position (above F) is only
a support. It is not intended to be used as a shelf
position in these models that do not have the
convection feature.

Roasting and Broiling sections.

shelf

supports identified in this

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Automatic Oven Shut Off

As a safety feature, the upper oven will automatically shut itself off if it has
been left on for more than 12 hours,

Oven Vent

When the oven is on, heated air moves through a vent

above the door or between door and air grille.

The vent area could get hot during oven use.

The vent is needed for proper air flow in the oven and
good baking results. Do not block this vent.

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BAKING

Your

oven

temperature is controlled very accurately

using an oven control system. We recommend that
you operate the oven
time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar
with your new oven’s performance.

How to Set the Oven for Baking

for

a number of weeks using the

If

you think an adjustment is necessary,

the Oven Thermostat section. It

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NOTE: When the oven gets hot, the top and outside
surfaces

instructions on how to adjust the

of

the oven get hot too.

gives

see the Ad]us.

easy

Dc) It

therrnos[at.

Upper Oven
To avoid possible burns,

position before you turn the oven on.

1.

Press the BAKE pad.

2. Press the INCREASE

desired temperature is displayed.

The oven will start automatically. The word “ON”

and”1 00°”
the display will show the changing temperature.
When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a
tone will sound.

3. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when baking is finished
and then remove the food from the oven.

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

To change the oven temperature during BAKE
cycle,

or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature.

will

be displayed. As the oven heats up,

press the BAKE pad and then the INCREASE

place shelves in the correct

or

DECREASE pad until the

Lower Oven

OVEN

TEMP

To avoid possible burns,

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

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

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

TO BAKE OR ROAST:

1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to BAKE.

2. Turn the OVEN

3. When
TO BROIL:

1.

2. When finished, turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF.

firrished,

Turn both the OVEN SET and OVEN

to BROIL.

TEMP knob to desired temperature.

turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF.

OVEN SET

place shelves in the correct

TEJMP

knob

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Oven Shelves

Arrange the oven shelf
or shelves in the desired
locations while the oven

is

cool.

The correct
shelf position depends
on the kind of food and
the browning desired.

As a general rule, place
most foods in the
middle of the oven, on
either shelf positions C or D. See the chart for

suggested
NOTE: To bake 4

position 2 layers on shelf B and 2 layers on shelf D
with the pans staggered so that one is not directly
above the other.

shelf

positions.

w

layers

of cake at one time,

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10

Type of Food

Angel food cake
Biscuits or muffins
Cookies or cupcakes
Brownies
Layer cakes

Bundt

or pound cakes
Pies or pie shells
Frozen pies

Casseroles
Roasting

—-

Shelf Position

I

B
C or D
C or D
C or D
C or D

lB

C or D
B

I Cor

D

A or B

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P, eating

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
bringing the oven up to the specified temperature cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens

oven

at the correct temperature—selecting a higher

[temperature does not shorten preheat time.

without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat

10 minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the
food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent
heat from escaping.

Baking Pans

Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the

pan

determines the amount of browning that will occur.

●

Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a

browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.

~

Shiny, bright

in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and

cookies require this type of pan.

‘

Glass baking dishes absorb heat. When baking

in glass baking dishes, the temperature may need
to be reduced by

B

.Ig

Guides

When

using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions

‘or

the best baking results.

and

smooth pans reflect heat, resulting

25°F.

Pan Placement

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

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

Cookies

when baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without
;ides)

produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked

n a

jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have

~arker

edges and

JO

not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the

~alls

or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover

1

shelf with a large cookie sheet.

‘or

best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven

it

a time.

pale

or light browning may occur.

placed to the front

X-inch

space between pans as

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v

well

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Pies

‘or

best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans

o produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil

)ans

should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet

or

baking since the shiny

‘ro’-

the pie crust: the cookie sheet helps retain

foil

pan reflects heat away

it,

Cakes

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

(C<)ntinuej

next

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BAK~G

(continued)

Aluminum Foil

Never entirely cover a

shelf with aluminum foil.
This will disturb the heat
circulation and result in

poor baking. A smaller

sheet of foil may be used
to catch a
placing it on a lower
shelf several inches
below the food.

spillover

by

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\

Don>t

Set the timer for the estimated cooking time
not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes
provide minimum and maximum baking times such

as

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

Peek

“bake 30-40 minutes.”

Your

baking results may also be affected,

and

do

TMED BA~NG

(upper oven only)

How to Time Bake

The oven control
off automatically at specific times that you set. the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the correct

NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows
the correct time

allows

of day.

you to turn the oven on or To

time of day is displayed.

set the clock,

first press the CLOCK pad. Press

How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

To

avoid possible burns,

correct position before you turn the oven on.
The oven

selected length of time. At the end of Cook Time,
the oven will turn

cT?$~

❑

2. Press the INCREASE pad until the desired length
of baking time appears in the display.

3. Press the BAKE pad.

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the
desired temperature is displayed. An attention tone
will sound if step 3 is not done.

The oven will start automatically. The word “ON”
and” 100°” will be displayed. The Cook Time will
begin to count down. As the oven heats up, the display
will show the changing temperature. When the oven
reaches the temperature you set, a tone will sound.
The oven
amount of time, then shut off automatically.

will

turn on immediately and cook for a

off automatically.

1.

Press the COOK TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires

A

preheating, you may need to add

additional time to the

the Cook Time.

will

continue to cook for the programmed

place the shelves in the

length

of

CLEAR

o

NOTE:

●

Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,

stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed to
sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is
from the bulb

●

A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool

internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.

5. Press the CLEAWOFF pad to
the display if necessary. Remove the

OFF

food from the oven. Remember, even
though the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after the controls
are off.

will

speed harmful bacteria growth.

c!ear

off

because heat

12

N

to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop

Quick Reminder:

1.

Press the COOK TIME pad.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad
set the Cooking Time.

3. Press the STOP TIME pad.

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to
set the length of Cooking Time.

5. Press the BAKE pad.

6. Press the INCREASE
the desired temperature appears in the display.

To avoid possible burns,

correct position before you turn the oven on.

You

can set the oven control to delay-start the oven,

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

I’or

example:

shortly after

time at

o

2. For 3 hours of cooking time, press the INCREASE

D

325°F.

?:EK
A

pad until

y~j[

A

The display prompts you to set the Stop Time you
want. It also shows the earliest Stop Time you can

set. In this example, the time of day is
Cook Time is 3 hours. Adding 3 hours to the time

of day equals

Let’s say it’s

7:00.

The recipe suggests 3 hours baking

Here’s how:

1.

Press the COOK TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires
preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the Cook Time.

“3:00”

appears in the display.

3. Press the STOP TIME pad.

5:00.

or

DECREASE pad until

place the shelves in the

2:00

and dinner time is

2:00

to

and the

4. Change the Stop Time from
pressing the INCREASE pad until
in the display.

5. Press the BAKE pad.

BAKE

A

❑

6. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad until “325°” is displayed.

@

A

e

v

7. Press the CLEAWOFF pad to clear the display
if necessary. Remove the food from the oven.
Remember, even though the oven shuts off
automatically, foods continue cooking after the
controls are off.

NOTE:

● The low temperature zone of this oven (between

150°F.

foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two
hours at these low temperatures may spoil.

●

Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,

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

●

A fan may automatically turn on and off’ to cool

internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.

At

4:00,

the oven will turn on
automatically. The word “ON” and
“ 100°” will be displayed. The Cook Time
will begin to count down. As the oven
heats up, the display will show the
changing temperature. The oven will
continue to cook for the programmed 3
hours and shut off automatically at

and

200°F.)

is available to keep hot cooked

5:00

to

“7:00”

7:00

by

appears

7:00.

13

ADJUST THE OVEN

THEWOSTAT—

DO

You may feel that your
than the one it replaced.

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

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

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

adjust

new

oven cooks differently

We recommend that you

the thermostat to make it cooler. If

If

you

ZT

YOURSELF!

think

Upper Oven

To Adjust the Thermostat:

1.

Press the BAKE pad.

2. Select an oven temperature between
and

550°F.

3. Immediately, before ON is displayed, press and
hold the BAKE pad for about four seconds. The
display will change to the oven adjustment display.

500°F.

We

do not recommend the use of inexpensive

thermometers, such as those

to check the
These thermometers

4. The oven temperature can be adjusted up to
hotter or (-)
DECREASE pad to select the desired change in
the display.

5. When you have made the adjustment, press the

CLEAWOFF pad to go back to the time of day

display. Use your oven as you would normally.

NOTE:

or self-cleaning temperatures. It will be retained in
memory after a power failure.

tempertiture

may

35°F.

cooler. Use the INCREASE or

This adjustment will not affect the broiling

found

in

grocery

setting of your new

vary

2040

degrees.

stores.

oven.

(+) 35”F.

Lower Oven

Pull the knob off the shaft, look at the back of the
knob and note the current setting before making
any adjustment.

screw directly under the pointer.

Lower screw moves toward HOTTER or COOLER

To

Adjust the Thermostat:

1.

Pull off the knob.

2. Loosen both screws on back of the knob.

The knob is factory set with the top

Back of the OVEN

TEMP

knob

3. Hold both parts of the knob as shown in the
illustration of the back of the OVEN TEMP
knob and turn so the lower screw moves in

YOLI

the desired direction.
notches as you turn the knob. Each notch changes
temperature about 10° Fahrenheit.

will hear and feel the

lower screw

The

moves toward
HOTTER
to

increase

temperature.

The

lower screw

moves toward
COOLER
to

decrease

temperature.

the

the

—

14

4. Tighten the screws.

5. Return the knob to the oven.

Re-check oven performance before making any

additional adjustments.

—

Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender
poultry
Roosting
steady, keep spattering to a minimum.

Roasting is really a baking procedure used

Therefore, oven controls are set

Baking,
indicating the oven is
Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically.

can be

roasted uncovered in your oven.

tempertitures,

(You

may hear a slight clicking sound,

which should be low

for

workin&

properly. ) Timed

meat or

and

for

meats.

Baking or Timed

Upper Oven

For lower oven roasting instructions see the Baking
section.

1.

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

2. Check the weight of the

meat. Place the meat
fat-side-up. or poultry
breast-side-up, on
roasting rack in a
shallow pan. The
melting fat will baste
the meat. Select a

as

close to the

(The broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this.)

3. Press the BAKE pad.

BAKE

A

❑

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad

@

A

displayed.

Dan

siz~

of the meat as possible.

until

the desired temperature is

Most

meats continue to

bein&

after
recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This

Jllows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to
carve.

to compensate
the roast from oven sooner (at 5° to

temperature in the Roasting Guide).
Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot

oven and therefore should be removed when the
desired internal temperature has been reached.

The oven will start automatically. The word “ON”
and “ 100°” will be displayed. As the oven heats up,

is

the display will show the changing temperature.
When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a

tone will sound.

CLEAR

OFF

removed from the oven. Standing time

Internal temperature will rise about 5° to

for

5. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when
roasting is finished and then remove

the food from the oven.

cook

slightly while standing,

10°F.:

temperature rise, if desired. remove

10°F.

less than

o

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

To change the oven temperature during the
roasting cycle,

the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get
new temperature.

press the BAKE pad and then

off

the

to

Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan.

This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for

marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press
the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.

15

—

ROAST~G

(continued)

Questions and Answers

Q.

Is it necessary to check for doneness with Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook

a meat thermometer?

A.

Checking the finished internal temperature at

the completion of cooking time is recommended.

Temperatures are shown in

the

Roasting Guide. For
roasts over 8 pounds, check with thermometer at
hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.

Q.

Why is my roast crumbling when I try to

carve it?

A.

Roasts

20

are

easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to

minutes after removing them from the oven.

Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.

half-

a roast or poultry?

A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven.

When buying a roast, are there any special tips

Q.

that would help me cook it more evenly?

A. Yes.

Q.

Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,

or

buy rolled roasts.

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

roasting a turkey?

A.

Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it

unsealed

allows

the air to circulate and brown

the meat.

ROAST~G GU~E

Frozen Roasts

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

roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).

Oven

Type

Tem~erature

Doneness

Meat
Tender cuts; rib,

sirloin tip, rump or top round*

leg

Lamb

Veal shoulder, leg or loin*
Pork loin, rib or shoulder*
Ham, precooked

or bone-in shoulder*

high quality

325°

325°

325°
325°
325°

Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Rare:

Medium:
Well Done:
Well Done:
Well Done:
To Warm:

Poultry
Chicken

Turkey
Turkey Breast

or Duck

325°

325°
325°

Well Done:

Well Done:
Well Done:

Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting.

Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly.

Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked
successfully without thawing.

Follow

the directions

given on the package label.

Approximate Roasting Time
in Minutes

3 to 5 lbs.
24-33
35-39
4045
21-25
25-30

30-35

35-45

35d5

17–20

3

to 5 Ibs.

3540

10 to

18-25

3 to

3%

3040

per

Pound

6 to 8

Ibs.

18–22
22-29
30-35
20-23
24-28
28-33
3040
3040

minutes per pound (any weight)

Over

5

lbs.

30-35

Over

15 Ibs.

lbs.

15 Ibs.

15-20

5Z to 9 lbs.

15-22

Internal

Temperature ‘F.

140°t

160°

170°
140°t
160°
170°

170°

170°

1 40°

In breast

1700

In thigh

180°

In thigh:

185°–1900

170°

10

*For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to

tThe

U. S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you

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

minutes per pound to times given above.

should

know that cooking it to only

140°F.

means some

16

lroiling is cooking

upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender

of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to

cuts

keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.

1.

If the meat

vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart.

If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer

about 1/8 inch thick.

2. Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler pan.

Always use the rack so the fat drips into the broiler

pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough
to catch on fire.

3. Position a flat shelf on recommended shelf position as
suggested in the Broiling Guide. Most broiling is
done on C position,

208 volts, you may wish to use a higher position.

food

by intense radiant heat from the

has fat

or gristle around the edge, cut

but if your oven is connected to

4. Leave the door open to
the broil stop position.

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

5. Turn the food only once

during broiling. Time the foods for the first side
according to the Broiling Guide. Turn the food,
then use the times given for the second side as
guide to the

NOTE: A fan may automatically turn on and off to

cool

internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may

continue to run after the oven is turned off.

prefemed

doneness.

a

Upper Oven

For lower oven broiling instructions see the
Baking section.

1.

Press the BROIL pad.

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A

n

2.

Press the INCREASE pad once

for HI Broil. To change from HI Broil to LO Broil, press
the BROIL pad then press the DECREASE pad once.

3. When broiling is finished, press the CLEAWOFF pad.
Serve the food immediately, and leave the pan outside
the oven to cool during the meal for easiest cleaning.

for

LO Broil or twice

Questions and Answers

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

they should?

A.

In some areas, the power (voltage) to the oven

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

Q.

When broiling, is it necessary to always use a

rack in the pan?

A. Yes.

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

Use of Aluminum Foil

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

like

the rack.

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

frying, not broiling.

Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A. No.

A. No.

Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn the
meat with tongs; piercing the meat with a fork also
allows the juices to escape. When broiling poultry
or fish, brush each side often with butter.

Q.

Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent

meat from sticking?

The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler
heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to
prevent meat from sticking to the surface.
However, spraying the broiler rack
vegetable cooking spray before cooking will make
clean-up easier.

Iightly

(cc]ntinued

with a

next

page)

17

BRO~ING

●

Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes

with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking
and spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded
lower part of the pan.

● The oven door should be open to the broil

stop position.

● For

stea’ks

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

●

If desired, marinate meats or chicken before

broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to

10 minutes only.

GU~E

●

When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty

edges hang over the sides because the dripping fat
will soil the oven.

● The broiler does not need to be preheated.

for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat
if desired.

●

Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick

pork chops thoroughly without over-browning them.

●

Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven

shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing
cooking time given in this guide

●

If your oven is connected to 208 volts,

1X

times per side.

may be broiled by preheating the broiler and
positioning the oven shelf one position higher.

Ilowever,

rare steaks

Food
Ground Beef

Well Done

Beef Steaks

Rare
Medium

Well Done

Rare
Medium

Well Done

Chicken

Bakery Products

Bread (Toast) or
English Muffins

Lobster Tails

Fish

Ham Slices

(urecooked)

Pork Chops

Well Done

Lamb Chops

Medium
Well Done
Medium

Well Done

Quantity
Thickness

1

lb. (4 patties),

1/2 to

4 lbs. (16 patties)

3/4

(1 to

1X

inch thick

(2 to 2X

1 whole
(2 to 2fi
split lengthwise

Breast

2 to 4 slices
2 (split)

24

(6 to 8 oz. each)

l-lb. fillets 1/4 to

1/2

1/2 inch thick

1 inch thick

2 (1/2 inch thick)

(1

2

about

2

(1 inch thick),
about 10 to 12 oz.
2 (1

about 1 lb.

andor

3/4

inch thick

to 1 inch thick

lfi

lbs.)

Ibs.)

Ibs.)>

inch thick

inch thick),

1

lb.

k

inch

thickj,

Shelf

Positior

E
E

E
E
E

E
E
E

c

c

F
F

c

E

D
D

E
D

E
E
E
E

First Side

Time. Minutes

10
10

8

10

12

10

15

25
25

25

3

3-4

13-16 Do not

5 5

6

8

10

15

10

12
14
17

Second Side

Time. Minutes

7

9

6
8

10

8

14–16

20-25

10

15

1

turn over.

6
8

10

15

9

10

12

12-14

Comments

Space

evenly.

Steaks less than
are difficult to cook rare.

Slash fat.

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

Space evenly.
muffins cut-side-up and brush
with butter. if desired.

Cut through back of
open. Brush with melted butter before
broiling and after half of broiling time.

Handle and turn very carefully.
Brush with lemon butter before
and

during cooking.

Slash fat.

Slash fat.

3/4

inch thick

Place English

shell.

Spread

if desired.

18

OPEMTING

Only

the upper oven is self-cleaning. The bottom oven is standard

See the

Porcelain

Oven

Interior section.

THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours

Before a Clean Cycle

k

cletin.

The oven must be completely cool in order to set
the self-clean cycle.

We recommend venting with an open window
or using a ventilation
self-cleaning cycle.

1.2.Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware

and any aluminum foil from the oven—they
withstand the high cleaning temperatures.

NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in

the self-cleaning oven.

lose their luster

Wiue up

use’ sea;,

to prevent staining.

Area

outside the

gasket

heavy soil on the oven bottom. If

rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning

Openings

fan

or hood during the

However, they will darken.

and

become hard to slide.

— ———

in door gasket

Oven door

first

cant

YOU

Area

inside the

gasket

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

Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners.

the outside front of the oven door with soap and
water. Also use soap and water to clean under the
oven vent grille.

Make

sure the oven light bulb cover is in

Do not rub or clean the door

the fiberglass material of the gasket

extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact

and

well-fittin&

energy-efficient oven operation and good baking
results. If you notice the gasket

frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become
displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

Do not let water run down through openings in
the top of the door.

getting

in these

as

far

as it will

4.

Close the oven door and

light is off.
the life
burn out immediately. The door latches
automatically after the clean

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

A combination of any of these products plus the

high

porcelain finish

of

clean-cycle temperature may damage the

oven door gasket is essential

To help prevent water from

slots

when cleaning, open the door

go.

If

the oven light is

the bulb

will

be shortened or it may

of the oven.

gasket—

becomin& worn,

mak?

sure the oven

nt)t

cycle

has

turned off,

is set.

self-

Clean

place.

an

for

(1’ot7r;t71(cci /7t’.Yr /l(i,ye)

19

OPEMTING T~

How to Set Oven for Cleaning

Quick Reminder:

I

1.

Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

I

2.

Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad

until the desired Clean Time appears.

I

If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean

cycle, the word “OFF” will appear in the display.
Allow additional time
set the cycle.

1.

Follow the directions in the Before a Clean
section.

AUTO SELF

CLEAN

❑

@

A

@

v

2. After closing the door, press the
AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

&

3. Press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad until the
desired Clean Time is displayed.

Clean Time is normally 3 hours. You
can change the Clean Time to any time

between 2 and 4 hours, depending on
the amount of soil in your oven.

for

cooling before you try to

1

Cycle

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

(continued)

The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after
“CLEAN” is displayed and the time for the clean cycle

I

1

is set. The words “ON” and “LOCK” will
display when the door automatically locks. It will not
be possible to open the oven door until the temperature
drops below the lock temperature and the LOCK light
goes off.

4.

When the LOCK light is off, open the door.

NOTE:

●

You can find out when the clean cycle will be

finished by pressing the STOP TIME pad.

●

The word “door” will be displayed, the word

“LOCK” will flash and oven control will signal if you

set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door.

●

A

fan

may automatically turn on and off to cool

internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may

continue to run after the oven is turned off.

appe~

in the

To Stop a Clean Cycle

=

1. Press the CLEAWOFF pad,

(CLEAR

OFF

d

2. When the LOCK light goes off and the oven has
cooled below the locking temperature, open the door.

After Self-Cleaning

You

may notice

it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools.

If

white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled
steel woo] pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually

a

salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.

some white ash in the oven. Just wipe

How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning

Quick Reminder:

1. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad

until the desired Clean Time appears.

3.

Press the STOP TIME pad.

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until
the desired Stop Time appears in the display.

——

Delay

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

NOTE:

shows the correct

1.

Before

Follow the directions in the Before a
section.

AUTO SELF

CLEAN

n

beginnin&,

time

2. After closing the door, press the
AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

make sure the oven clock

of day.

Clean

Cycle

w

3.

Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad to enter the Clean Time.

@

A

If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle,

repeat the
If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the

shelf supports with cooking oil.

NOTE: No

door automatically unlocks.

5.

Press the INCREASE pad to change the Stop Time
to a later time of day if desired. For example: If
you set Stop Time at 11
cycle at
automatically.

The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after

“CLEAN” is displayed and the time for clean cycle
is set. The words “ON” and “LOCK” will appear in

the display when the door automatically locks. It

will not be possible to open the oven door until the
temperature drops below the lock temperature and
the LOCK light goes off.

6.

When the LOCK light is off, open the door.

NOTE:

●

During a delayed self-clean operation you can find

out when the oven is set to turn on by pressing and
holding the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad for 3 seconds.

●

A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool

internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.

cycle.

functions can be programmed before the

:00,

oven will start clean

8:00

and end at 11

:00.

The door latches

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next

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4. Press the STOP TIME pad. “STOP

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The earliest Stop Time will be the Clean Time

selected plus the time of day.
Clean Time is three hours and the time of
the

stop

TIME” and the earliest Stop Time you
can set will appear in the display.

For example:

Time that appears in the display

dav

wifi

If the

is

be

6:00.

9:06.

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THE

Questions and Answers

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

of day, can I still self-clean my oven?

A.

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

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

Q.

Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any

part of my self-cleaning oven?

A. No

cleaners or coatings should be used around
any part of this oven. If you do use them and do
not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean afterward, the residue can scar
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next

time the oven is automatically cleaned.

Q.

What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?

A.

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

Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait
until the oven has cooled and the word “LOCK” is
off in the display. Wipe up the excess soil and reset
the clean cycle.

Q. Is

the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear

during cleaning normal?

A. Yes.

This

is the sound of the metal heating
and cooling during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.

SELF-CLEAN~G

(continued)

Q.

Should

A. Yes,

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

Q.

What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled

surface of my oven?

A.

This is a normal condition, resulting from

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

Q.

Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?

A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash.

It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth.

Q. My

the matter?

A.

After many cleanings, the oven shelves will lose

their luster and become hard to slide. To make the

shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports

with cooking oil.

Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the

self-clean cycle. Is this normal?

A. Yes.

lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray color.

there be any odor during the cleaning?

there will be an odor during the first

oven shelves do not slide easily. What is

After the self-clean cycle, the shelves will

OVEN

CAW

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

AND CLEANING

Oven Heating Elements

Do

not clean the bake element or the broil element.

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

oven floor. If

around the bake element gently wipe around the

element with warm water.

spillovers,

residue or ash accumulate

22

BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF

BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE

OVEN.

Broil Element

Bake Element

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Shelves

Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or
steel wool.

clean water
NOTE: The oven shelves may also be cleaned

in the self-cleaning oven.

darken in color, lose their
slide
the shelf supports with cooking oil to make the
shelves slide more easily.

After cleaning, rinse the shelves with

and

dry with a clean cloth.

However, the shelves will

luster

and become hard to

if

cleaned during

the

self-cleaning cycle. Wipe

Broiler Pan and Rack

After broiling,

Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out
grease from the pan into a proper container. Wash and

rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water with a
soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.

If food has burned on,

detergent while hot and
or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan
on foods.

The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial

ven

cleaner. Do not use an oven cleaner on the rack.

remove the broiler pan from the oven

sprinkle the rack with

co~er

with wet paper towels

will

remove burned

Oven Light Bulb

NOTE:

only when cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer
a better grip.

The light bulb is located on the top of the oven.
Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical
power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker
panel. Let the bulb cool completely before removing
it. For your safety, do not touch a hot bulb with a
damp cloth. If you do, the bulb will break.

The glass cover should be removed

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

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Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the
cleaning oven.

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

To

remove:

Turn to remove the cover,
then remove the bulb.

To

replace:

Put in a new 40-watt
appliance bulb.

NOTE:

● A 40-watt appliance bulb is smaller than

a standard 40-watt household bulb.

●

Install and tighten the cover.

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Reconnect electrical power to the oven.

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CAW Am

(continued)

CLEAN~G

Lift-Off Oven Door

(upper oven

only)

The oven door is removable,
but it is heavy. You may need
help removing and replacing
the door. Do not lift the door by
the handle. This can cause the
glass to break or can cause
damage to the door.

To

remove the door,

open it a
few inches to the special stop
position that will hold the door
open. Grasp firmly on each side

and lift the door straight up and
off the hinges.

NOTE:

●

Be careful not to place hands between the hinge

and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap

back and pinch fingers.

●

While working in the oven area, cover the hinges

with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent

pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel

on the frame.

To replace the door,

make sure the hinges are in the

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

TO CLEAN THE DOOR:

Inside of the door:

●

Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during

the self clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by
hand. Any soap left on the

liner

causes additional

stains when the oven is heated.

● The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a

scouring pad.

●

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass

material of the gasket has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting
oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient
oven operation and good baking results. If you

notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged

in any way or if it has become displaced on the door,
you should have it replaced.

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

Inside Gasket
Gasket
Outside Gasket

I

Outside of the door:

●

Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,

sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You
may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the
outside of the door.

●

Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces

and basting materials containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.
When surface is cool, clean and rinse.

● Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or

harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.

Lift-Off Oven Door

(lower

oven

only)

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

TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of door:

● Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy

spattering or

spillovers

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

● If necessary, you

may

use an oven cleaner.

Follow the package directions.

24

●

Clean the inside of the oven window with a mi Id

non-scratching cleaner and a damp cloth.

Outside of door:

●

Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,

sides and front of the oven door. DO NOT let water

run down through openings in the top of the door.

Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to

clean the glass on the outside of the door.

●

Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces

and basting materials containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.
When surface is cool, clean and rinse.

● Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or

harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.

Porcelain Oven Interior (lower oven only)

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the oven cool before

cleaning. We

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Soap and water will normally do the job.

spattering or

mild abr~sive

be used. Do not

ticid

content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,

juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They

may

cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

Household ammonia may make the cleaning job
easier.

container in a cold oven overnight. The ammonia

fumes

care. the porcelain

the inside of

inside of the door—

for

years.

recommend that

rubber gloves when cleaning the oven.

spillovers

cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also

Place 1/2 cup in a shallow glass or pottery

will

help loosen

may require cleaning with a

allow

food spills with a high sugar or

the burned-on grease and food.

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Heavy

fruit

Glass Window

To

clean the

cleaner, Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.

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

outside

of the oven window, use a glass

If

,,

necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.

Follow the package directions.

Cautions about using spray-on oven cleaners:

● Do not spray on the electrical controls

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

● Do not

on the temperature sensor—it
to heat improperly. (The sensor is located

of the oven.) Carefully wipe the sensor

each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the

sensor as a change

the oven bakes.

●

Do not

door, handles or any exterior surface
oven. cabinets or painted surfaces. The cleaner
can

damage these surfaces.

fire.

allow a film

spray any oven cleaner on the oven

from the cleaner to build up

could

in its

position collld

and

cause

clean

affect

of the

switches

the

oven

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top

after

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Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the outside of the oven door
and the control panel. Clean these with soap and
water or a vinegar and water solution.

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

Do not use

Control Panel and Knobs

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each

use.

Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and
water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a
soft cloth.

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

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works well.

The control knobs (lower oven only) may be

removed for easier cleaning.

Before removing the knobs for cleaning,

note that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on

the right side are on the proper OFF position. When

replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to

proper

solution of vinegar and hot water solution

plticement.

will damage the finish.

please

insure

The knob stem has a groove in

on one side has a spring clip. The

clear (see

it may be helpful to slip a thin cloth (such as a
handkerchief> or a
the knob edge and pull up.
knob and find the

Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and

hot water solution but do not soak.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the

knob into the

Clear Groove in Stem

illustration). When removing the knob.

piece

of string under and around

molded

clear

groove on the stem.

Check

rib.

c~:’h

side.

The

otiler

groove is

the inside of the

groove

25

—

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

“F-- AND A NUMBER”

FLASH IN THE DISPLAY

OVEN WILL NOT WORK

OVEN LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK

FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY

FOOD DOES NOT ROAST
OR BAKE PROPERLY

CLOCK AND
MINUTE/SECOND

TIMER DO NOT WORK

OVEN WILL NOT
SELF-CLEAN

DOOR WILL NOT OPEN

A~ER

SELF-CLEAN CYCLE

CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER
ENTERING OVEN TIME
OR STOP TIME

OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO
HOT OR TOO COLD

“BURNING” OR “OILY”
ODOR EMITTING FROM
OVEN WHEN TURNED ON

STRONG ODOR

OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER
SELF-CLEAN CYCLE

“door” APPEARS
IN THE DISPLAY

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

This is function error code. Press the

CLEAWOFF

pad. Allow the oven to cool
one hour. Place the oven back into operation. If function error occurs again,
disconnect

●

The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.

● The oven controls are not properly set.

●

The light

●

The switch operating the oven light is broken. Call for service.

●

Oven controls not set properly. See the Broiling section.

Dower

to the oven and call for service.

bulb

is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.

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

●

Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling Guide.

●

Food is being cooked on a hot pan.

●

Cookware is not suited for broiling.

●

Low voltage. See the Broiling section.

●

Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan and rack has not been fitted properly

and slit as recommended.

●

Oven controls not set properly. See the Baking or Roasting section.

●

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

Q

Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.

● Oven thermostat needs

Do It Yoursevsection.

● Check for a power outage.

●

See

the Oven Control, Clock and Timer section.

●

Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation.

ad.lustment.

-

See the

Ad.iust

the Oven

Thermostat—

Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset the controls.

. When the temperature has fallen below the locking temperature,

the door can be opened.

●

This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature.

Q

Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—

Do Zt Yourself

●

This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process,

section.

set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the Self-

Cleaning Oven

●

An odor from

s~ction.

the

insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the

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

●

Oven controls not set properly. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.

●

Heavily

●

Heavy

●

Oven door not closed after self-clean cycle is selected.

●

Door is still locked and you are trying to enter an oven cooking operation.

soiled

ovens require 3 ‘/z- to 4-hour Clean Time.

spillovers

should be cleaned up before starting the self-cleaning cycle.

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

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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YOUR GE BUILT-IN OVEN

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to

1

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obtain

service

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace

any part of the oven that fails

because of a manufacturing
defect.

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read

your Use and Care material.

If you then

about operating the product please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the

address below, or call, toll free:
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800.626.2000
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● Improper installation.

If you have an installation
problem, contact

installer. You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical, gas,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities as described in the
Installation Instructions provided
with the product.

have any questions

CenteP

your dealer or

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary

home use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

D.C.

and Washington,

In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay

to ship the product to the service

shop or for the service technician’s

travel costs to your home.
All warranty

sewice will be

provided by our Factory Service

Centers or by our authorized
Customer
normal working hours.

Should your appliance need
sewice, during warranty period

or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).

● Replacement of house fuses or

Car+

servicers during

resetting of circuit breakers,

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially,

. Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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