GE LGB116, LGB126, LGB146, LGB156 Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Aluminum Foil ‘

Anti-Txp Devic

Appliance Regi@ration

Care and Cleanimz

Clock/Timer

Consumer Services

Important Ph&e Numbers 47

Features Installation Instructions 27-44

Air Adiustme&

Levelimz LP Conversion

Model and Seriih Numbers 2

5,15,17-19

1 I

I 6.7

2,3,28,37

~ 37

Door Removal Light; Bulb Replacement 12,24

2 Oven Bottom

21-26

8 Roasting/Roasting Guide 17,18

36 DoIt Yourself

38-44 Burners

Oven Vents 13,26

Shelves 13,17

Power OutaEe Problem Solver 45,46

Thermostat Adjustment-

Safety Instructions

Surface CookinjZ

Control WtiIUZs 10

251

231

3-5

9-11 9-11

Models

LGB116

LGB126 LGB146 LGB156

Oven

Baking

Control Settixds

12-20 14,15

12 Lighting hStlWtiOIIS

Cooktov Comparison cookware Tips 11

Flame Size 11

w~tv Back Cover

Use and Care & Installation

@f Your as Range

9,10

HELP US HELP YOU...

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Read this “decamfkdly.

It is intended help you operate and maintain your

newrangepro ly.

Keep it handy r answers to your questions. If you don’t un

write (include our phone number):

Consumer airs Appliance P Louisville, 402M

Write down the model and serial numbers.

Depending on our range, you’ll find the model and serial numbers a label on the front of the range,

behind the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer. These numbm are also on the Consumer Product

Ownemhip Re range. Before numbers here:

Model Number

Use thesen calls concernin your range.

tand something or need more help,

●

“onCard that came with your

ding in this ~ please write these

Seriel Number

in any correspondence or service

Ifyourecei edadamaged range...

Immediately ntact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range.

W~G: If the information in this guide is not fblhed exwtly, a fire or

explosion IMY lWSUltax p~prty

-% PW’SOd iI@II’Yor death.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

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

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

—

● Do not try to light any ilppliamm

● ~ not touch my ektdcd switch; do

not use any phone in your building.

● Immediately cali your gas supplier horn

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’sinstructions.

● If you ~t mad your PS fq@@

call the fire department

—Instahtion andservkemustbe

performed by a qualified instaUer,service

agency or the gas suppMer.

Save time d money. Before you

Check the Pro em Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes o minor operating problems that you can correct yo M.

Uestservice.

DEVICES PACKED WITH lMNGE

● SEE INSTAILA”ON

INSTRU~ONS

● ●

IF YOU NEED SERWCE

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

To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/RCA Service Centers.

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

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

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including

Manager, Consumer Relations Appliance Park Louisville, KY 4022S

FINALLY, if

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

yourphone number-to:

yOUXproblem is still not resolved, wri~:

RT~ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read allMmxtions before using this applianc~

“1

~~RTANT S@ETY NOTICE

“TheCalifO

to cause cancer, b“

potential expos

Gas appliances

four of thesesub

substances can be

standing pilot

modelhasthesefea~

iccording to local, s

defects or other reproductive

to such substances.

cause minor exposure to

~ namelybenzene, carbon

● “mizedby venting with an

contain mercury. Ifyour

llres, they must be recycled

Me and fderal codes.

enYou Get Yurl&qge

● Be sure all packing materialsare removedfrom

the range before operating it to prevent fue or

smoke damage should the packing material ignite.

● Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a

qualMedservice technician or

type

of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used.

Yourrange can be converted for use with either type of gas. Seethe Installation Instructions.

W~ING: Theseadjustments must be made

by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having

jurisdiction. Failureto follow these instructions

could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualiiled agency performing

assumes responsibility

● After prolonged use of a range, high floor

temperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this kind of use.

Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand such type of use. Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.

for the conversion.

installer for the

this work

dill

ve the installer ow you the location of the

ran= gas cut-off V&e &d how to shut it off

if X&xG&ry.

● &ve yourrange ●

Fded by a q

Withthe Installation Instructions. Any

and service should perfbrmed only by qualifixl gm range installers r service technicians.

cord with this appli ce.

therangeou

andout of drafty I tions to mevent Mot

outage (onstan”

air circulation.

talkd and properly

“ ed installer,in accordance

adjustment

ofkitchentraffi cpath

pilot rnd=els)and”poor

Using Your Range

A WARNING-

~ ranges can tip and injury

could resulk To prevent accidental tipping of the r&ge, attach it to the ~

wall and floor by installing the AntiTIp device supplied.

To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefilly tip the range forward. The Anti-’IIpdevice should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.

If you pull tlmange out *m the wiil for any, reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range

tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stan~ sit or lean on an open door.

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

● DOnot leave children alone or unattended

where a range is hot or in operation. Theycould be seriously burned.

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on the door,

IMl?ORT~ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

‘sHouLD NoT BE sToRED IN

ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE

SH OF A RANGE-CHILDREN

ON THE RANGE TO REACH

‘

JLD BE SERIOUSLYINJURJ3D.

~anyone to climb, stand or hang broiler drawer or cooktop. They

e the range and even tip it over,

cmlsing Sev

.Lettieh

er grates and other surfaces cool

them or leaving them where

chikhen

reachingfor:

co&top. FlaI brought in cc

cFor your

tans stored in cabinets over the nmable material could be ignited if ntact with flame or hot oven surfaces

&, never use your appliance for

waning or heating the room.

•~n~tuseq aflamingp

flaming pan z

pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie

sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry

chemical or foam-type f~

rateron grease fires.

an. Turnthecontrols off. Smother a

m a surface unit by covering the

extinguisher.

Never pick up

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by

covering it with biking using a multi

-purpose dry chemical or foam-type

soda or, if available, by

be smothered completely

and turning the oven off

se dry chemical or foa.rn-

s Do notstore Mematdalsinanovqa

orstoragedrawerorneara cooktop.

E CO~UST~LE

MATE

, GASOLm OR OTHER

LE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN

S OR ANY OTHER

or other fiammable

materials ac

● men c~~

andalwaysa

of at least 17()”F.

possibilitytha it will be kiii

cumulate in or near the range. Ilgpork, follow the directions exactly

k the meat to an

T’hk assures that, intheremote

internal temperature

t trichina maybe present in the meat,

eciami tie meat wiii be safe to eat.

(continued)

Surhce Cooking

● Always use the LITE position (on electric

ignition models) or the III position (on Wmmg pilot models) when igniting the top burners and makesurethe burners have ignited.

● Never leave the surface burners unattended at

highflame settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on f~e.

s Adjust thelop burner flame size so it does not

extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessiveflameis hazardous.

cWe only dry

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns fiorn steam.

● Do not let potholders come near open flames

whenlifting cookware. Do not use a towel or

otherbulky cloth in place of a pot holder.

● To

Mdmize the possibility of burns, ignition

of flammable materials and spillage, turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners.

● Always turn the surface burners to off before

removing cookware.

● Carefully watchfoods beiig fried at a high

flame setting.

QNeverblock the vents (air openings) of the

range. Theyprovide the air inlet and outlet that

are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located

at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of

the oven door, and at the bottom of the range under the broiler drawer.

cDo notusea wokon models with sealed burners

wok has a round metal ring that is placed

if the

over the ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the

. burner grate and burner head.

the burner to work improperly. This may cause a

carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards, resulting in a health hazard.

s Foods for frying should be as dry as

Frost on frozen

can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.

. Use the

shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pm too ~~ full of fat can cause spillovers when fOOdis added.

● Always heat fat S1OW1YS~d watch M it hea~,

pot Adders-moist or damp pot

burner grate to support the wok. This

Also, it may cause

possible.

foods or moisture on fresh foods

kast possible amount of fat for effectiv-’.

T!!

“If a combination foils or fats will be used

frying, stirtoge er before heating or as fats

melt slow~y.

. Usea

cNevertry to move pan of hotfag especiallya

sWhen using glass o&ware, make sure it is

● Keep ali plastics a~ay from the top burners.

● Do not leave plas c

GDonot leave any i ms on the cooktop.

cToavoid the possi ility of a b- always be

● -n

● If range is located ear a yindow, do not hang

cWhen a pilot goes ut (on standingpilotmodels),

● Myou smell gas, d you have already made sure

Baking, Broiling d Roasting

deep fat the

preventoverheatingfat beyond the smokingpoint.

deepfktfryer.Wai untilthefat is cool.

uw proper P se

unstable or easily pped. SeIect cookware having fiat bottoms Iarge e ough to properly contain food and avoid boilover and spillovers and large enough to cover b cleaningtime and p vent hazardousaccumulations

of food, since hea spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite Use pans with handles that can be

designed for top-of range cooking.

itemsonthecook ptheymaymelt if le

Thehot air

items and Willin containers, which

certain that the co trols for all burners are at the off position an all grates are cool before attempting to rem ve them.

thefan off. The f , if operating, may spread

the flames.

long curtains that c &i blow over the top burners andcreateafire d.

you will detect a f to relight the pilot.

make sure burner c ntrols are in the off position, and follow instructi ns in this book to relight.

pilotsare lit (ons

easily grasp d and remain COOL

oo-closeto the ven.

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totherangeand

ever use an open

ometerwheneverpossibleto

Avoid pans that are

er grate. This will both save

{

Vent appearance and location vary

horn th vent may ignite flammable

e pressure in closed

y cause them to burst.

“f

are under the ho@ turn ~

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● t odor of gas as your signal

en relighting the piIot,

}

“ g pilot models),turnoff the

aqualifiedservicetechnician.

!iiiM

to hxate a leak.

● Do not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in

QPlace the oven shelves in the desired position

while the oven is cod.

● Stand away from the range when opening the

door of a hot oven. Thehot air and steam that escapes can cause bums to hands, face and eyes.

● “

Pullingoutthe shelftotheshelf-stopis a conveniencein lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest position “R” is not designed to slide.

● Do not heat unopenedfoodcontainers.Pmsure

couldbuildup and the container

causing an injury.

● Do not use ahunim.m foil anywhere in the owm

except as described in this guide.

result in a f~e hazard or damage to the range.

● When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

● Use only glass cookware that is recommended

for use in gas ovens.

● Always remove the broiler pan from range as

soon as you finish broiling. Greaseleft

can catch fue if oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan.

● When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,

the fat may ignite. Trimexcess fat to prevent excessive flare-ups.

● Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly

to reduce the possibility of grease fins.

. u YOUshodd have

p@ turn off oven con~ol, and keep broiler

drawer and oven door closed to contain fmeuntil

burns out.

Cl-g

●Ckxmonlypartslistedin thisUseand CareGuide.

● Keep range clean and free of accumulations of

grease or spillovers, which may ignite.

● Be careful when you clean the cooktop because

the area over the pilot (onstandingpilot modeh) will be hot.

SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

the oven can ignite.

could burs~

Misuse could

in the pan

a grease fin in the broiler

Your Range

● Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

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Standard Twin Bmem

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Your range isequippedwithoneofthewo types of surface burrtem shown above,

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Feature Index

(Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.)

Explained

on page

1 Clock

andTimer (on some models)

2 Oven Vent 3 Surface Bme~ Drip Pam (on some models) and Grates 4 Surface B@ner Control Knobs

OvenControlKnob

6 Oven Shelf Supports

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking and Roasting sections.

7 Broiler Dqwer

8 Broiler Pap and Grid 9 Model and Serial Numbers

(located

on fkonttie of range, behind broiler drawer)

10 Lif’k-off men Door

11 Anti-Tip Device

(Located ri$ht rear at bottom. See Installation Instructions.)

12 Oven Bottom 13 Oven Shelves

(number of shelves varies)

4,5, 13,26

4,5,9-11,21,26

4, 10, 11,24

12, 14, 16,

17, 19,24

5, 13,14, 17

4,5, 19,20,24

5,17,19,20,24

19,20,25

2,3,28,37

23,26

5,13-15,17,26

14 Oven Intex$orLight (on some models)

15 Oven Ii@@ On/W Switch

(on some models)

16 Cooktop

Vents

Air

12,24

23,26

4,5,13,26

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Follow the cbck and

ons below if your range has the

r shown at the right.

Youhave the qhoice of having the timershow the timecounting own or the time of day. In either case,

the timer will ignal at the end of the timer period to

you that the time is up.

alert

;EzEl[g

SH TIME

(Appearance IIMy

VW)

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To Set the (10ck

NOTE: When you first plug in the range or after a

powerfailure, he entire Clock/Timer display will

light up.

1. PresstheCI+OCKpad.

2. Press and ~ld the UP or DOWN pad and the time of day will hange 10minutes at a time. To change the time by ingle minutes, give the pads short taps.

3. Press the C~K pad to start the clock.

To Change pr Cancel the Timer Setting

When the time! is counting down, use the UP and DOWN pad to Ichange the remainin

the TIMER 01’+VOFFpad to stop the timer. The timer cannot be canc~lled unless you have fully completed “set timer” ins@wtions above.

g time, or press

To Set the Timer

1. PresstheTIMERON/OFF pad.

2. Use the UP and DOWN pads to set the timer. Short taps on the UP or DOWN pad change the

timer’s setting one minute at a time. Pressing and continuing to hold the UP pad increases the setting ten minutes at a time.

3. Once you have set your timer, press the TXMER ON/OFF pad to start timing.

As the timer counts dowq a signal will indicate when one minute is left. After this signal, the display will count down in seconds. signal will sound. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad to stop the signal.

Whentime runs OUGa final

To Display #he Clock While the Timer Is Operating

Pressing the C\OCK pad while the timer is operating

will not interf~e with the timer’s operation; the display will ch ge to show the clock, but the timer will continuercount down and will time is up. Pn+s the TIMER ON/OFF pad again to change the display back to show the timer.

still signal when

HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE

TO YOUR OLD ONE?

Q our new

to cooking with indu+tion or other electric surface units, you will notice some differences when you use gas burners.

3jrpeof Cooktop

Gas Burners

Radiant

Wuabuml$’mtmic)

cooktop hap gas burners. If you are used

,)lescription How itWorks

Regularorsealed Flamesheatthe pansdirectly.Pan flatnessis not criticaltocookingresults,but

gasburnersuse pans shouldbewellbalanced.Gasburnersheatthepan rightaway andchange eitherLP gas or natural

Electriccoils

undera glassCeramicCooktop.

gas.

heatsettingsrightaway.Whenyou turn thecontroloff,cookingstopsright away.

Heattravelsto the glass surfaceand then tothe cookware,so pans mustbe flat on thebottomfor goodcookingresults.‘I’heglass cooktopstayshot enoughto continuecookingafterit is turnedoff. Removethe panfrom the surfaceunitif youwantcookingto stop.

I I

Ektric coil

SolidDisk

Highfrequency inductioncoils

‘imdera glass

surface.

Flattened metal

‘tubingcontaining electricresistance

wiresuspended lovera drippan.

Solidcastiron disk sealedto the cookingresults.Heatsup andcools downmoreslowlythanelectriccoils.The Cooktopsurface.

Pans producedby a magneticcircuitbetweenthecoil andthe pan. Heatsup right away andchangesheat settingsrightaway,likea gascooktop.Afterturningthe control off,theglasscooktopis hot fromthe heatofthe pan,but cookingstopsright away.

Heatsby directcontactwiththepan andby heatingtheair underthe pan.For best cookingresults,use goodqualitypans.Electriccoilsaremoreforgivingof warpedpansthan radiantor solid disks.Heatsup quicklybut does notchange

heatsettingsasquicklyas gas or induction.Electriccoilsstay hot enoughto

continuecookingfora shorttime aftertheyareturnedoff.

Heatsbydirectcontactwiththe pan, so pansmustbe flat on the bottomfor good

disk stayshotenoughto continuecookingafterit is turnedoff. Removethepan

fim thesoliddiskif you wantthe cookingto stop.

The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or

surface unit you have.

The following chart will help you to understand the differences between gas burner cooktops and any other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.

mustbe madeofferrousmetals(metalthatattracti a magnet).Heatis

SURFACECOOKING

Lighting Instru@ons for Electric Ignition Models

Ym surface burners @mlighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need $r standing pilot lights with constantly burning fl@nes.

In ease of a power f#l~

burners on your rangwitha match. Hold a lighted

match to the burner, en turn the knob to the LITE position. Use extrem+ caution when lighting

burners this way.

you can light the surface

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Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally.

The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed. When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may resul~ which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.

(contbwd next page)

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Lighting In@ructions for Standing Pilot Models

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The surface butners on these ranges have standingpilots that must be lit initially.

To light thenx

1. Be sure sud+ce

burner contrpl knobs are in the OFF positio~.

2. Remove the-s and lift the cooktop up

(see the Lift+Up Cooktop section).

Surface Burner Controls

3. Locatethetwopilot ports and light each of them

with a match.

NOTE: If the pilot is too high it. See the Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots If Necessary section of the Installation Instructions.

4. Lower the cooktop. Your surface burners are now

ready for use.

5. Observe lighted burners. Compare the flames to

pictures in the Problem Solver. If any flame is unsatisfactory, call for service.

or low, you can adjust

Knobs that turIIthe surface burners on and off are marked as to w~ch burners they control. The two knobs on the left control the left tint and left rear burners. The NO knobs on the right control the right Ihmt and right rear burners.

Before Lighting a Burner

● If drip pans ~ supplied with your range, they

should be used at all times.

To Light a Surface Burner

Electric Ignition Models:

Push the control knob in and turn it to LX~ You will hear

a little “clicking” noise-the

sound of the ehtctric spark igniting the bu~er.

On ranges with sealed burners:

. The smaller burner (right rear position) will give

the best simmer results. It offers precise cooking petiormance for delicate foods, such as sauces or foods which need to cook over low heat for a long time. It can be turned down to a very low simmer setting.

● The right fi-ontburner is higher powered than the !

others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker (natural gas installations only).

● Make sure all the grates on the range are in place

before using any burner.

Standing Pilot Models:

Push control knob in and turn it to HI position. The burner should light within a few seconds.

Flame will be almost horizontal and will lift slightly away from the burner when the burner is first turned on. A blowing or hissing sound may be heard for 30 to 60 seconds. This normal sound is

due to improved injection of gas and air into the

burner. Put a pan on the burner before lighting it,

or adjust the flame to match pan size as soon as it lights, and the blowing or hissing sound will be , much less noticeable.

brL@t@aBurner

. After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the

flame size.

. Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one

YOU want to use.

How to Select Flame Size

“Do not operate a burner for an extended period of

time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the

gratemay

● Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you

chipwithoutcookwareto absorb the heat.

place your hand, apot holder, cleaning cloths or

other materials on them.

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The flame size on a gas burner should match the

cookware you are using. FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE NEVER

LETTHEFLAME~ THE COOKWARE.

UP THE SIDES OF

Top-of-Range Cookware

Al~um:

recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet.

se saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking “thminimum amoumtsof water.

Cast-Irom If heated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactory results.

EMmelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some COOkwaremay mek Follow manufacturer’s recommen&tions for cooking methods.

Medium-weight cookware is

COOkWIUW

Any flame larger than the bottom of the &okware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle.

Glass: There are two types of glass cookware-those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking

(saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly.

Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Canbe

surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s

directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges. Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating

properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends.

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used for either

Stove Top Gfis (on models with sealed burners)

Do not use stove top grills

on your sealed gas burners. If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon ~noxide leve~ above allowable current

Stanti. This can be kardous to your health.

Wok COohg (on models with seaIed burners)

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

Do not use woks that have support rings. Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring in place,

can be dangerous. Placing the ring over the burner grate may cause the burner to work improperly resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable cument standards. This could be dangerous to your health. Do not try to use such woks without the ring. You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

Before Using Your Oven

Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to i~ especially during the first weeks of using your new range.

Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models

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The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by electric ignition.

lightthe burner, turnthe OVEN CONTROL

knob to the desired temperature. The burner should light within 30-90 seconds. After the oven reaches the

selected temperature, the oven burner cycle~ff completely, then on with a full flame-to maintain the sekcted temperature.

Ligh ●hng Instructions for Standing Pilot Models

Theserangeshave

standing oven pilots that must be lit initially.

Tolight the oven pilot:

1. Be sure the OVEN

CONTROL knob is in the OFF position.

2. Open the broiler door and remove the broiler pan and rack. This will make it easier for you to reach inside the

broiler compartment.

Power Outage

CAUTION: DO NOT MAKE ANY A~ TO

OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN DURING AN ELECTRICAL POWER FmURE. The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure. Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot.

If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs, the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re-lit until power is restored.

3. Find the oven pilot port at the back of the broiler

compartment. The long tube, running from front to back, is the oven burner. The pilot port is at the back, about one inch below the burner.

4. Using a long match or match holder, reach in and

light the oven pilot.

● To light the oven burner, turnthe OVEN

CONTROL knob to the desired temperature. The burner should light within 60 seconds.

● Proper flame configuration: While using the oven

burner, visually check the burner flame in the broiler compartment. If flame does not bum as described in the Installation section of this guide, adjust the flame following the directions on those pages.

● Power failure: An electrical power failure will

not affect the standing oven pilot.

Oven Control

Your oven is controlled by an OVEN CONTROL knob. It will normally take 30-90 seconds before the flame comes on. After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven burner cycles-off completely, then on with a full flame-to maintain the

selected temperature.

Oven Light

(on some models)

Use the switch on the control panel to turn the oven light on and off.

ven Shelves

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The shelves are

designed with locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the

oven and will not tilt when you are removing

food from them or

placing f-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.

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Shelf Positions

Theovenhasfiveshelfsupportsfor baking and

roasting identifiedin this illustrationas

B, C, D and E (top). It also has a special low shelf

position(R) forroastingextralargeiterns,suchas a

e turkey-the

“sposition. Shelf positions for cooking are suggested

the Baking, Broiling and Roasting sections.

shelf is not designed to slide out at

A (bottom),

To remove a shelf

from the oven, pull it

toward you, tilt the front end upward and pull the shelf out.

To replace, place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop-locks (tuned extension of the

shelf) facing up and toward the rear of the oven.

‘Illt u~ the front and push the shelf toward the back

of th~ oven until it gas past the bump on the shelf support. Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back.

Oven Vents

The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven—it is

important that the flow of hot air fkom the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted.

● The vent openings and nearby-aces may

becomehot,Donottouchthem.

. Handlesof pots

become hot if left too close to the vent,

● Metal items will become very hot if they are left

on the cooktop and could cause burro

and pans on the cooktop may

● Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air

s Do not leave plastic

Oven Moisture

your oven heats up, the temperature change of the air in the oven may

use water droplets to form on the door glass. These droplets are harmless

ad will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.

from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst.

itemsonthe cooktoptheymay melt if left too closeto the vent

Vent appearanceand location vary

BAKING

Your oven tempera- is controlled very accurately

using an oven control system. It is reco~ndd that

you operatethe ovenfor a number of weeks to becomefamiliar withyournew oven’s perfo~m.

How to Set Your Range for Btig

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If youthinkan adjustmentis necessary,seethe

Adjus

the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It

Yourse~hs~ctions on how to adjust the thermostat.

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

1. Close the oven door. ‘Ibrn the OVEN CONTROL

knob to desired tempe-.

Oven Shelves

Ammge the oven

shelf or shelves in the desired

locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of

fd and the browning desired.

As a generalrule,

place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.

2. Check food for doneness at min.imu time on

recipe. Cook longer if necessary.

3. Thrn the OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF and then remove f~.

ljpe of Food

Angel food cake Biscuits or muffins

Cookies or cupcakes

Brownies Layer cakes Bundt or pound cakes Pies or pie shells Frozen pies

Casseroles Roasting

Shelf Position

A Bor C Bor C Bor C Bor C Aor B

Bor C A (on cookie sheet) Bor C Bor R

Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven. TOprehea~ set the oven at the correct tempem~— selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens

without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes. After the oven is preheated place the food in

the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat

horn escaping.

Pan Placement

For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking

results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the tint or to the back of the oven.

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

@!hkingGuicks

When using prepar instructions for best aking results.

baking mixes, follow package recipe or

When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-loo~g cookies. Cookies baked in ajelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pal or light browning ma occur.

Do not use a cookie beet so large that it touches the walls or the doo of the oven.

For best results, use c@lyone cookie sheet in the oven at a time. I

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For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans to produce a browner crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil

paIISshould be pkc

for baking since thes

from the pie crust; th cookie sheet helps retain it.

on an aluminum cookie sheet

●

y foil pan reflects heat away

Aluminum Fofi

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.

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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 maybe undercooked and batter may overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended.

Baking Pans

Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.

QDark rough or dull ~ans absorb heat resulting in a

browner, crisper cru$t. Use this type for pies.

● Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting

a lighter, more de~cate browning. Cakes and

cookies require this type of pan.

● Glass baking dishes @o absorb heat. When baking

in glass baking dishqs, the temperature may need to

be l&dUCedby 25”F.

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Don’t Peek

Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 3040 minutes.”

DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time. Opening the oven door fiquently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times longer. Your baking results may also be affected.

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