GE P2S920SEFSS, P2B940SEFSS, P2B940DEFBB, P2B940DEFWW Owner's Manual

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Safety Information ............2

Warranty ........................8

Assistance / Accessories ......9

Using The Cooktop

Surface Burners ...................10

Griddle ............................12

Using The Oven

Oven Controls .....................14

Oven Air Vents ....................15

Special Features ..................16

Oven Racks and Rack Positions ....17

Cooking Modes ...................18

Cookware .........................19

Cooking Guide ....................20

Warming Drawer Guide ...........21

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Oven ................22

Cleaning The Cooktop .............24

Cleaning The Door and Drawer ....27

Maintenance ......................28

Owner’s Manual

Self-Cleaning Gas Duel Fuel

Troubleshooting Tips .........29

Ranges

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial # ___________________

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or 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

Ŷ Do not try to light any appliance.
Ŷ Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Ŷ Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier ’s instructions.
Ŷ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE.

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed

and engaged.
Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range

is moved.
Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in

place and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or

serious burns to children or adults.

Anti-Tip
Bracket

Leveling Leg

Freestanding and Slide-In Ranges

WARNING

Tip-Over Hazard

To reduce the risk of tipping the
range, the range must be secured by
a properly installed anti-tip bracket.
See installation instructions shipped
with the bracket for complete details
before attempting to install.

For Freestanding and Slide-In
Ranges

To check if the bracket is installed
and engaged properly, look

underneath the range to see that
the rear leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the
storage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easy inspection. If
visual inspection is not possible, slide the range forward, confirm the
anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor or wall, and slide the
range back so the rear leveling leg is under the anti-tip bracket.

If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat
this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip
bracket.

Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be
secured to the anti-tip device properly.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

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

WARNING This product contains one or more chemical known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Self-clean ovens can cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including carbon monoxide,

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

WARNING NEVER use this

appliance as a space heater to heat or warm
the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the
oven.

■ Use this appliance for its intended purpose as

described in this owner’s manual.

■ Have your range installed and properly

grounded by a qualified installer in accordance
with the provided installation instructions. Any
adjustment and service should be performed
only by a qualified gas range installers or service
technicians. Do not attempt to repair or replace
any part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual.

■ Your range is shipped from the factory set for

use with natural gas. It can be converted for use
with LP gas. If required, these adjustments must
be made by a qualified technician in accordance
with the installation instructions and local codes.
The agency performing this work assumes
responsibility for the conversion.

■ Have the installer show you the location of the

range gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off if
necessary.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded outlet

only. Do not remove the round grounding
prong from the plug. If in doubt about the
grounding of the home electrical system, it is
your responsibility and obligation to have an
ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly
grounded, three prong outlet in accordance with
the National Electrical Code. Do not use on
extension cord with this appliance.

■ Before performing any service, unplug the range

or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.

■ Be sure all packing materials are removed from

the range before operating to prevent ignition of
these materials

■ Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors,

cooktops or control panels. Doing so may lead to
glass breakage. Do not cook on a product with
broken glass. Shock, fire or cuts may occur.

■ Do not leave children alone—children should

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

■ CAUTION Do not store items of

interest to children in cabinets above an oven

- children climbing on the oven to reach items
could be seriously injured.

■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on

the oven door, drawer or cooktop. They could
damage the range or tip it over causing severe
injury or death.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING

■ Never block the vents (air openings) of the

range. They provide the air inlets and outlets
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 warming drawer, lower
oven drawer or kick panel.

■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot

SAFETY INFORMATION

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holders touch surface
burners, burner grate, or oven heating element.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place
of pot holders.

■ Do not touch the heating elements or the

interior surface of the oven. These surfaces
may be hot enough to burn even though they
are dark in color. During and after use, do

WARNING

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)

KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE OVEN

Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury.

not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact any interior area of the oven;
allow sufficient time for cooling first. Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot
enough to cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces
include the burners, grates, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening and crevices around
the oven door.

■ Do not heat unopened food containers.

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

■ Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to

at least an internal temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an internal temperature of
180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.

■ Do not store or use flammable materials in

an oven or near the cooktop, including paper,
plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings,
curtains, drapes and gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids.

■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Avoid storing
commonly used items in cabinets above the
range and be careful when reaching over the
range. Clothing in close proximity to burners or
hot surfaces may ignite causing severe burns.

■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.
Grease in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite.

■ Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease

should not be allowed to accumulate on the
hood or filter.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING

STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING

■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up

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

■ If there is a fire in the oven during baking, turn

the oven off and keep the door closed until the
fire goes out. If necessary, use a multi-purpose
dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher.

WARNING

■ Never leave the surface burners unattended at

medium or high heat settings. Foods, especially
oily foods, may ignite resulting in fire that could
spread to surrounding cabinets.

■ Never leave oil unattended while frying. If

allowed to heat beyond its smoking point, oil
may ignite resulting in fire that may spread
to surrounding cabinets. Use a deep fat
thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil
temperature.

■ To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum

amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid
cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of
ice.

■ Use proper pan size and avoid pans that are

unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware that is
matched to the size of the burner. Burner flames
should be adjusted so that they do not extend
beyond the bottom of the pan. Excessive flame
may be hazardous.

■ Always use the LITE position when igniting the

top burners and make sure the burners have
ignited.

COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn

the oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do
not force the door open. Introduction of fresh air
at self-clean temperatures may lead to a burst
of flame from the oven. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in severe burns.

■ When using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure

it is suitable for cooktop service; others may
break because of sudden change in temperature.

■ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of

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

■ When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn

the fan on.

■ Do not use a wok with a round metal support

ring. The ring may trap heat and block air to the
burner resulting in a carbon monoxide hazard.

■ Do not attempt to lift the cooktop. Doing so may

damage the gas tubing to the surface burners
resulting in a gas leak and risk of fire.

■ When disabling Lock Control (on some models),

make sure the surface controls are set to the
OFF position. This will prevent unintended gas
flow from the burners.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or

line any part of the cooktop. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning, overheating of the
cooktop surfaces, or a potential fire hazard.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING

WARNING NEVER cover any slots,

holes, or passages in the oven bottom or
cover an entire rack with materials such
as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow
through the oven and may cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings
may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

SAFETY INFORMATION

■ Use this appliance for its intended purpose as

described in this owner’s manual.

■ Stand away from the range when opening the

oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can
cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. Grease

in the oven may ignite.

■ Place oven racks in desired location while oven

is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot,
be careful to avoid touching hot surfaces.

OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when

loading and unloading food from the oven. This
helps prevent burns from touching hot surfaces
of the door and oven walls.

■ Do not leave items such as paper, cooking

utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.

■ Do not leave items on the cooktop near the oven

vent which is in the center of the backguard.
Items may overheat resulting in a risk of fire or
burns.

■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

■ Never broil with door open. Open-door broiling

is not permitted due to overheating of control
knobs.

WARNING

The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at
temperatures high enough to burn away food soils
in the oven. Follow these instructions for safe
operation.

■ Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean

operation. Keep children away from the oven
during self-cleaning. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause burns.

■ Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove

pans, shiny metal oven racks and other utensils
from the oven. Only porcelain-coated oven racks
may be left in the oven. Do not use self-clean to
clean other parts, such as grates.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe

grease and food soils from the oven. Excessive
amount of grease may ignite leading to smoke
damage to your home.

■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the

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

■ Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven

cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any
kind should be used in or around any part of the
oven.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

■ The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot

cooked foods at serving temperature. Bacteria
will grow very rapidly in food that is between
40 and 140°F. Do not put cold food in warming
drawer. Do not keep food in the warming drawer
for more than 2 hours. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in foodborne illness.

■ Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned

food or combustible materials in the drawer. They
may ignite.

■ Do not touch the heating element or the interior

surface of the drawer. These surfaces may be
hot enough to cause burns.

WARMING DRAWER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Some models)

■ Use care when opening the drawer. Open the

drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing food. Hot air or
steam that escapes can cause burns to hands,
face and/or eyes.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the warming

drawer. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and
will trap heat beneath it. This will upset the
performance of the drawer and potentially cause
a fire hazard.

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WARRANTY

GE Gas Range Warranty

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All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician.
To schedule service, on-line, visit us at www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/, or call 800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service.

Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE factory
service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE improve its products
by providing GE with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE, please
advise your technician not to submit the data to GE at the time of service.

For the period of one year from the date of the original purchase. GE will provide any part of the range which fails due
to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all
labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.

What GE will not cover:

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

the product.

■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

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

modified or used for other than the intended purpose
or used commercially.

■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire,

floods or acts of God.

■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by

possible defects with this appliance.

■ Damage caused after delivery.

■ Product not accessible to provide required service.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties,
including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the
shortest period allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use
within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you
may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location
for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights
are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

Extended Warranties: Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while
your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime

Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours. GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your
warranty expires.

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Parts and Accessories: Individuals qualified to service
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directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover
cards are accepted).Order on-line today, 24 hours
every day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal
business hours.

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

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Design concept of products, services and environments
that can be used by people of all ages, sizes and
capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide
range of physical and mental abilities and impairments.
For details of GE’s Universal Design applications,
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Contact Us: If you are not satisfied with the service you
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details including your phone number, or write to:

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Accessories

ASSISTANCE / ACCESSORIES

Looking For Something More?
GE offers a variety of accessories to improve your cooking and maintenance experiences!

To place an order visit us online at:

www.GEApplianceParts.com (U.S.) or www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)

or call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) 800.661.1616 (Canada)

The following products and more are available:

Accessories

Small Broiler Pan (8 ¾ ” x 1 ¼” x 13 ½ “) WB48X10055 (US) 222D2097G001 (Canada)
Large* Broiler Pan (12 ¾ ” x 1 ¼” x 16 ½ “) WB48X10056 (US) 222D2097G002 (Canada)
XL** Broiler Pan (17 ” x 1 ¼” x 19 1/4“) WB48X10057 (US) Not available in Canada

Parts

Oven racks Part numbers vary by model
Oven burners Part numbers vary by model
Light bulbs Part numbers vary by model

Cleaning Supplies

CitruShine Stainless Steel Wipes WX10X10007
CeramaBryte Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner PM10X311

How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

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

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

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

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Surface Burners

How to Light a Surface Burner

WARNING Burners should be operated

only when covered by cookware. Burner flames
not covered by cookware present a risk of fire or
clothing ignition. Never let flames extend beyond the
sides of the cookware. Failure to comply may result
in serious injury.

Make sure all burners are in their correct locations and
fully assembled before attempting to operate any burner.

Select a burner and find its control knob. Push the knob
in and turn it to the LITE position.

After Lighting a Burner

■ Do not operate the burner for an extended period of

time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the
grate may discolor or chip without cookware to absorb
the heat.

■ Do not attempt to disassemble any burner while

another burner is on. An electric shock may result,
which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.

You will hear a clicking noise—
the sound of the electric spark
igniting the burner. When one
burner is turned to LITE, all
burners will spark. Sparking will
continue as long as the knob
remains at LITE. Once gas is
ignited, turn the knob to adjust
the flame size.

■ Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you

place your hand, a pot holder or cleaning materials on
them.

Push the control knob in and

turn it to the LITE position.

USING THE COOKTOP: Surface Burners

Use of the Surface Burners

Your gas rangetop has sealed gas burners. They offer
convenience, cleanability and flexibility for a wide range
of cooking applications.

The smallest burner is the simmer burner. On some
models, the center burner of the triple flame burner
provides an additional simmer burner. A simmer burner
turned down to LO provides precise cooking performance

How to Select Flame Size

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you adjust heat. When
rapid heating is desired, the flame size on a burner
should match the size of the cookware you are using.
Flames larger than the bottom of the cookware will not
heat faster and may be hazardous.

for foods such as delicate sauces that require low heat
for a long cooking time.

The extra-large burner
amounts of liquid to a boil. Some models have a POWER
BOIL™ setting especially designed for use with cookware
with a diameter of 11 inches or larger.

is designed to quickly bring large

These flames are too

large for the pot

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Surface Burners (Cont.)

Top-of-Range Cookware

Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended
because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown
evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight­fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water.

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.

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

Stove Top Grills

Do not use an after-market stove top grill on your gas
surface burners. A stove top grill will cause incomplete
combustion resulting in carbon monoxide levels above
allowable standards. This could be hazardous to your
health.

USING THE COOKTOP: Surface Burners

Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some
cookware may melt. Follow cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations for cooking methods.

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: Can be used for either 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.

Do not use stove top grills

Using a Wok

Use only a flat-bottomed wok with a diameter of 14 inches
or less. Make sure the wok bottom sits flat on the grate.

Do not use a wok support ring. Placing the ring over the
burner or grate may cause the burner to work improperly,
resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable
standards. This could be hazardous to your health.

In Case of a Power Failure

In case of a power failure, you can light the surface
burners on your range with a match. Hold a lit match
to the burner ports, then slowly turn the control knob to
the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting
burners this way.

Use a flat-bottomed wok.

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

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Griddle (on some models)

Using the Griddle (on some models)

WARNING Fire Hazard

■ The PREHEAT setting (on some models) is provided to quickly heat your griddle. Turn heat down before

placing food on the griddle. Cooking at the PREHEAT setting may result in fire.

■ Use care when cooking greasy foods. Spilled grease may result in fire.

■ Never place any items on the griddle when it is not in use. Heat from surrounding burners can heat the

griddle and may result in fire.

■ Place and remove the griddle only when griddle is cool and all surface burners are turned OFF.

The ribbed side of the reversible griddle (on some models) can be used for food normally grilled.
Your griddle provides an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes and other foods usually prepared in a skillet.

Before first use, rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly. Prepare the surface with cooking spray or vegetable oil.

NOTE: Do not place the griddle in a microwave oven.
NOTE: Do not clean the griddle in the self-cleaning oven. Doing so will remove the seasoned finish. For instructions

on how to clean the griddle, see Care and Cleaning section.

Placement of the Preseasoned Reversible Cast-Iron Griddle

USING THE COOKTOP: Griddle

This griddle can only be used over the oval burner in the center of the rangetop. To position the griddle, remove the
center grate and replace it with the griddle. Do not turn on the oval burner until you are certain the griddle has been
positioned correctly.

Preheating the griddle - Preheat for 5-10 minutes before placing food on griddle and then turn heat down to
cook setting.

Replace the center grate with the

Preseasoned Cast-Iron Reversible Griddle

Preseasoned Reversible Cast-Iron Griddle

Type of Food Cook Setting

Warming Tortillas Lo
Pancakes Med-Lo
Hamburgers Med-Lo
Breakfast Sausage Links Med
Grilled Cheese Med-Lo
Bacon Med
Eggs Lo

Cook settings may need to be reduced if the griddle is
used for an extended time.

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Oven Controls

24965

USING THE OVEN: Oven Controls

17783

(on some models)

(on some models)

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Oven Controls (Cont.)

USING THE OVEN: Oven Controls / Oven Air Vents

1. Convection Cooking Modes: Convection cooking

modes use increased air circulation to improve
performance. The type of benefit depends on the
mode. Your oven has the following convection cooking
modes: Bake Multi Rack and Roast. See the Cooking
Modes section for more information.

2. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your oven has the
following traditional cooking modes: Bake, Broil Hi,
Broil Lo and Warm. See the Cooking Modes section for
more information.

3. Clean: Your oven has a Self Clean mode. See the
Cleaning the Oven section for important information
about using this mode.

4. Start: Must be pressed to start any cooking, cleaning,
or timed function.

5. Cancel/Off: Cancels ALL oven operations except the
clock and timer.

6. Cook Time: Counts down cooking time and turns
off the oven when the cooking time is complete.
Press the Cook Time pad, use the number pads to
program a cooking time in hours and minutes, then
press Start. This can only be used with Traditional
Bake, Convection Bake, Convection Bake Multi, and
Convection Roast.

7. Clock: Sets the oven clock time. Press the 9 and 0 pads
and hold for 3 seconds or press Set Clock pad (on
some models). Use the number pads to program the
clock. Press Start to save the time.

8. Timer: Works as a countdown timer. Press the Timer
pad and the number pads to program the time in
hours and minutes. Press the Start pad. The oven will
continue to operate when the timer countdown is
complete. To turn the timer off press the Timer pad.

9. Delay Time: Delays when the oven will turn on. Use
this to set a time when you want the oven to start.
Press the Delay Time pad and use the number pads
to program the time of day for the oven to turn on.
Press the desired cooking mode and temperature then
press Start. A cook time may also be programmed if
desired. This can only be used with Traditional Bake,
Convection Bake Multi Rack, Convection Roast and
Self-Clean.

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

10. Probe: Monitors internal food temperature and turns
the oven off when the food reaches the programmed
temperature. Insert the probe, program the cooking
mode, and program the probe temperature. See the
Cooking Modes section for more information. The
probe can only be used with Traditional Bake and
Convection Roast.

11. Oven Light(s): Turns the oven light(s) on or off.

12. Lock Controls: Locks out the control so that pressing

the pads does not activate the controls. Press and hold
the Lock Controls pad for three seconds to lock or
unlock the control. Cancel/Off is always active, even
when the control is locked.

13. Warming Drawer: Will keep hot, cooked foods at
serving temperature. Press the Warming Drawer pad.
Use the number pad to select the temperature setting.
Press 1 for Low, 2 for Medium or 3 for High, then
press Start. Push Warming Drawer on/off to turn off
warming drawer.

Oven Air Vents

Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They
provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the
range to keep cool and operate properly with correct
combustion.

Vent appearance and location vary.

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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.

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Special Features

There are several different special features on your oven. To change the settings of these special features, press the
Bake and Broil pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. "SF" will appear in the display. Select the feature
you want to change. When the change has been made, press the START key to save the change and return to the
time of day.

Adjust the Oven Temperature

This feature allows the oven baking temperature to be
adjusted up to 35ºF hotter or down to 35ºF cooler. Use
this feature if you believe your oven temperature is too
hot or too cold and wish to change it.

Press the Bake pad to enter the temperature adjustment
mode. A number between 35 and - 35 will display.
Use the number pads to set the desired temperature
adjustment and use the Bake pad to change between
negative and positive.

Press the Start pad to save the temperature adjustment.

End of Timer Signals

This is the tone that signals the end of a timer. The tone
can be continuous (Con bEEp) or one repeating beep
(bEEp). A continuous setting will continue to sound a tone
until a button on the control is pressed. Press the Broil pad
to view the current setting and then to change the setting.

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Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature
Display

The oven control is set to use Fahrenheit temperatures
(F), but you can change it to use Celsius temperatures
(C). Press the Broil and Cook Time pads at the same
time to view the current setting, press again to change
the setting.

Clock Display

This feature specifies how the time of day will be
displayed or if no time of day will be displayed. You can
select a standard 12-hour clock (12 hr), 24-hour military
time display (24 hr), or no clock displayed (OFF). Press
the Clock pad to view the current setting, press again to
change the setting.

12-hour auto shut-off and Sabbath

12-hour auto shut-off turns off the oven after 12 hours of
continuous operations.

Options for this feature are “12 Shdn”, “no Shdn” and
“SAbbAtH”. Press the Delay Time pad to view the
current setting and then to change the setting.

Sabbath mode disables the oven lights, all sounds,
convection, broil, warm, proof, and all time functions.
Sabbath mode can only be used with Bake. This feature
conforms to the Star-K Jewish Sabbath requirements.

After selecting the “SAbbAtH” mode and pressing
Start, a ] will appear in the display and the clock will
not display. At any time you can press Bake, use
the number pads to enter a temperature between
170F and 550F, and press Start. No sound will be
given when the keys are pressed. At a random time
between 30 seconds and 1 minute, ][, will appear in
the display indicating the oven is running. To turn the
oven off, press Cancel/Off at any time. At a random
time between 30 seconds and 1 minute, ][ will change
to ] indicating that the oven has turned off. If you need
to adjust the temperature it is recommended that you
turn off the oven, confirm that the oven has turned off,
and then follow the information above to program the
new temperature. This will help ensure that the new
temperature has been programmed.

To exit Sabbath mode, follow the procedure in the
Special Features section and press Delay Time until
either “12 Shdn” or “no Shdn” is in the display and
press Start.

Note: If power outage occurs during Sabbath mode
the unit will remain in Sabbath mode when power is
restored.

Sound Volume

This feature allows the oven tone volume to be adjusted
between high (HI bEEP HI), medium (Std bEEP Std), low
(Lo bEEP Lo) and off (oFF bEEP oFF). Press the Cook
Time pad to view the current setting or to change the
setting. The control will sound the oven tone at the new
volume level each time the sound level is changed.

Autorecipe Conversion

This feature (ON/OFF), automatically adjusts the
programmed recipe temperature in Convection
Multi-Bake mode.

Note: This option does not convert baking time, only
temperatures. This option does not adjust temperatures

for Convection Roast mode. Press either Bake Multi
Rack or Roast to view the current setting. Press again to

change the setting.

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Oven Racks and Rack Positions

Your oven has six rack positions. Recommended rack
positions for various types of foods are provided in the
Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to
impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer
darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving
food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too
brown on top try moving them down next time.

When baking with multiple pans and on multiple racks,
ensure there is sufficient space between pans to allow
air to flow.

Flat Racks

When placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out
to the bump (stop position) on the rack support.

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

To replace, place the curved end of the rack (stop-locks)
onto the oven supports, tilt up the front of the rack and
push the rack in.

Racks may become difficult to slide, especially after a
self-clean. Put some vegetable oil on a soft cloth or
paper towel and rub onto the left and right edges.

USING THE OVEN: Oven Racks and Rack Positions

Extension Racks (on some models)

Extension racks have a frame that locks into the rack
supports on both sides. Once the frame is locked into
place, always pull the rack out, by its upper front rail, to
its full extension stop position, when placing or removing
cookware.

If extension racks are difficult to extend, lubricate the
racks with the graphite lubricant provided with your
oven. Remove the rack from the oven, remove debris in
the slide tracks with a paper towel, shake the graphite
lubricant and place 4 small drops on the two bottom
tracks of the left and right sides. Open and close the
rack several times to distribute the lubricant.

To order additional graphite lubricant, read the
Assistance and Accessories section at the beginning of
this manual.

To Remove An Extension Rack:

1. Make sure the rack is pushed all the way into the
oven.

2. Firmly holding onto both the upper and lower front
rails, pull the rack toward you, tilt the front end up and
pull the rack out

To Replace An Extension Rack:

1. Place the curved end of the rack onto the rack
supports

2. Tilt the front of the rack up and push the rack in.

If extension racks are difficult to replace or remove, wipe
the oven rack supports with cooking oil. Do not wipe oil
on the rack slides.

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Cooking Modes

Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below.
Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform
differently than the oven it is replacing.

Bake

The bake mode is for baking and roasting. This mode
uses heat primarily from the lower element but also from
the upper element to cook food. When preparing baked
goods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries always
preheat the oven first. Follow recipe recommendations
for food placement. If no guidelines are provided center
food in the oven. To use this mode press the Bake pad,
enter a temperature, and then press Start.

Warm/Warming Drawer (on some models)

Warm mode is designed to keep hot foods hot for up to
3 hours. To use this mode, press the Warm or Warming
Drawer pad then press Start. Cover foods that need
to remain moist and do not cover foods that should be
crisp. Preheating is not required. Do not use warm to
heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry
cereal. It is also recommended that food not be kept

USING THE OVEN: Cooking Modes

warm for more than 2 hours.

Broiling Modes

Always broil with the door closed. Monitor food closely
while broiling. Use caution when broiling on upper rack
positions as placing food closer to the broil burner
increases smoking, spattering, and the possibility
of fats igniting. Broiling on rack position 5 is not

recommended.

Try broiling foods that you would normally grill. Adjust
rack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to the
food. Place foods closer to the broil burner when a
seared surface and rare interior is desired. Thicker foods
and foods that need to be cooked through should be
broiled on a rack position farther from the burner or by
using Broil Lo.

Broil Hi

The Broil Hi mode uses intense heat from the upper
element to sear foods. Use Broil Hi for thinner cuts of
meat and/ or foods you prefer less done on the interior.
To use this mode press the Broil pad once and then
press Start. It is not necessary to preheat when using
this mode.

Broil Lo

The Broil Lo mode uses less intense heat from the upper
element to cook food thoroughly while also browning
the surface. Use Broil Lo for thicker cuts of meat and/
or foods that you would like cooked all the way through.
To use this mode press the Broil pad twice and then
press Start. It is not necessary to preheat when using
this mode.

Convection Bake Multi Rack

The Convection Bake Multi Rack mode is intended for
baking on multiple racks at the same time. This mode
may use heat from the upper and lower elements, along
with air movement from the convection fan to enhance
cooking evenness. Your oven is equipped with Auto
Recipe Conversion, so it is not necessary to convert the
temperature when using this mode. To use this mode
press the Bake Multi Rack pad under Convection,
enter a temperature, and then press Start. Always
preheat when using this mode.

Convection Roast

The Convection Roast mode is intended for roasting
whole cuts of meat on a single rack. This mode may
use heat from the upper and lower elements along with
air movement to improve browning and reduce cooking
time. It is not necessary to convert temperature. Check
food earlier than the recipe suggested time when using
this mode, or use the probe (on some models). To use
this mode press the Roast pad under Convection, enter
a temperature, and then press Start. It is not necessary
to preheat when using this mode.

Probe

Internal food temperature is frequently used as an
indicator of doneness, especially for roasts and poultry.
The Probe mode monitors the internal food temperature
and turns the oven off when the internal food
temperature reaches the programmed temperature.
Minimum temperatures for food safety can be found at
www.IsItDoneYet.gov. The temperature probe can only
be used with Traditional Bake, Convection Bake, and
Convection Roast modes.

To use the probe with preheating:

1. Press the desired cook mode (Traditional Bake,
Convection Bake, or Convection Roast) pad and
enter the desired cooking temperature.

2. Insert the probe into the food (see Proper Probe
Placement Guidelines in this section).

3. Once the oven is preheated, place the food in the
oven and connect the probe to the probe outlet,
making sure it is fully inserted. Use caution, the oven
walls and probe outlet are hot.

4. Program the probe temperature by pressing the
Probe pad and entering the desired food temperature.
The maximum internal food temperature that you can
set is 200º F.

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Cooking Modes (Cont.)

USING THE OVEN: Cooking Modes / Cookware

To use the probe without preheating:

1. Insert the probe into the food (see Proper Probe
Placement Guidelines in this section).

2. Place the food in the oven and connect the probe into
the probe outlet in the oven.

3. Program the desired probe and cooking mode settings
by pressing the Probe pad and entering the desired
food temperature, then pressing the cook mode pad
(Traditional Bake, Convection Bake, or Convection
Roast) and entering the desired cooking temperature.

Proper Probe Placement Guidelines

After preparing the meat and placing it on the cooking
pan follow these guidelines for proper probe placement.

Ŷ Insert the probe completely into the meat, up to the

handle, such that the point of the probe will rest in the
center of the thickest part of the meat.

Ŷ The probe should not touch bone, fat or gristle.
Ŷ For whole poultry insert the probe into the thickest

part of the breast.

Ŷ For boneless roasts, insert the probe into the center

of the roast.

Ŷ For bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe into the

center of the lowest large muscle or joint.

Ŷ For casseroles or dishes such as meatloaf, insert the

probe into the center of the dish.

Ŷ For fish, insert the probe from just above the gill into

the meatiest area, parallel to the backbone.
Check the temperature at other locations in the food
with a food thermometer once the probe temperature
is reached to ensure that all portions of the food have
reached desired temperatures.

Probe Care Guidelines

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

Ŷ Use of probes other than the one provided with this

product may result in damage to the probe.

Ŷ Use the handles of the probe and plug when inserting

and removing them from the meat and outlet

Ŷ To avoid damaging your probe, do not use tongs to

pull on the cable when removing it.

Ŷ To avoid breaking the probe, make sure food is

completely defrosted before inserting the probe.

Ŷ To prevent possible burns, do not unplug the probe

from the outlet until the oven has cooled.

Ŷ Never leave the probe inside the oven during a self or

steam clean cycle.

Ŷ Do not store the probe in the oven.

Cookware

Cookware Guidelines

The material, finish, and size of cookware affect baking
performance.

Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readily
than light, shiny pans. Pans that absorb heat more
readily can result in a browner, crisper, and thicker crust.
If using dark and coated cookware check food earlier
than minimum cook time. If undesirable results are
obtained with this type of cookware consider reducing
oven temperature by 25º F next time.

Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked
goods such as cakes and cookies.

Glass and ceramic pans heat slowly but retain heat well.
These types of pans work well for dishes such as pies
and custards.

Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottom
browning.

Keep cookware clean to promote even heating.

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Cooking Guide

RECOMMENDED

FOOD TYPE

Baked Goods

Layer cakes, sheet cakes,
bundt cakes, muffins, quick
breads, biscuits, scones on
a Single Rack

Layer cakes* on Multiple
Racks

Chiffon cakes (angel food) Bake 1 Use shiny cookware.
Cookies, biscuits, scones on

a Single Rack
Cookies, biscuits, scones on

Multiple Racks

Beef & Pork

Hamburgers Broil Hi 5

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Steaks & Chops Broil Hi 5

Roasts

Poultry

Whole chicken

Bone-in chicken breasts,
legs, thighs

Boneless chicken breasts

Whole turkey

Turkey Breast Bake 1 or 2

Fish Broil Lo
Casseroles Bake 2 or 3

Frozen Convenience Foods

Pizza, french fries, tator tots,
chicken nuggets, appetizers
on a Single Rack

Pizza, french fries, tator tots,
chicken nuggets, appetizers
on Multiple Racks

MODE(S)

Bake 2 or 3 Use shiny cookware.

Bake

Convection Multi-Bake

Bake 2 or 3 Use shiny cookware.

Convection Multi-Bake

Bake

Convection Roast

Bake

Convection Roast

Bake

Broil Lo

Bake

Broil Lo

Bake

Convection Roast

Bake

Bake 3 Use shiny cookware.

Bake

Convection Multi-Bake

RECOMMENDED

RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS

2 and 4

2 Racks - 2 and 4

3 Racks - 1, 3 and 5

1 or 2

1 or 2

2 or 3

2 or 3

R or 1

5 (1/2 thick or less)

4 (>1/2 inch)

2 and 4

1, 3 and 5

Ensure adequate airflow. Switch food location

partially through cooking for more even cooking

results. Use extension rack in lower position.

Use flat rack. Use a broil pan; move food down

for more doneness/less searing. Watch food

closely when broiling. Center food under broiler.

Use flat rack. Use a broil pan; move food down

for more doneness/less searing. Watch food

closely when broiling. Center food under broiler.

Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan such

as a broil pan. Preheating is not necessary.

searing and up for greater searing/browning

Watch food closely when broiling. Use flat rack if

cooking for more even cooking results. Use

Ensure adequate airflow

(see illustration below).

Use extension rack in positions 2.

Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan

such as a broil pan.

If breaded or coated in sauce avoid Broil

Hi modes. Broil skin side down first.

Watch food closely when broiling.

Move food down for more doneness/less

when broiling.

Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan

such as a broil pan.

Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan

such as a broil pan.

using position 5

Use shiny cookware.

Switch food location partially through

extension rack in lower position.

*When baking four cake layers at a time, stagger the
pans as shown so that one pan is not directly above
another.

Cook food thoroughly to help protect against food
borne illness. Minimum safe food temperature
recommendations for food safety can be found at
www.IsItDoneYet.gov. Make sure to use a food
thermometer to take food temperatures.

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Rear Placement (dual fuel models)

Front Placement

(dual fuel models)

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Warming Drawer Guide (on some models)

ITEM SETTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Breads, pies, pastries LO (1)
Casseroles MED (2)

Chili/Stews HI (3)
Meats HI (3)
Pancakes LO (1)
Pizza MED (2)
Potatoes, baked HI (3)
Waffles LO (1)
Stale items, to crisp

(tortilla chips, crackers, dry cereal)
Serving dishes (plates, bowls) LO (1)

LO (1)

Use a low sided dish/pan. Preheat on LO setting 5-10
minutes. Check after 45 minutes, add time as needed

information for maximum heat tolerance for fine china.

CAUTION Dishes will be hot. Use pot holders or mitts when removing hot dishes.

Aluminum Foil

Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. The foil will trap heat below and upset the performance of the
oven. Foil can melt and permanently damage the oven bottom. Damage from improper use of aluminum foil is not
covered by the product warranty.

Foil may be used to catch spills by placing a sheet on a lower rack, several inches below the food. Do not use more
foil than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at least 1-1/2” from oven walls
to prevent poor heat circulation.

Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.

Vent cover to allow moisture to escape.

Cover with a lid or aluminum foil

Use only heat safe dishes. Check manufacturers

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Cleaning The Oven

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

Control Panel and Knobs

Wipe the control panel after each use of the oven with
a damp cloth. For cleaning, use mild soap and water or
a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean
water. Polish dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers,
plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control
panel—they will damage the finish.

Do not try to bend knobs by pulling them up or down or
by hanging a towel or other such loads. This can damage
the gas valve shaft.

The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
With knobs in the OFF position pull them straight off the

stems.
The knobs can be washed by hand with soap and water

or in a dishwasher.

Oven Exterior and Cooktop Surface

Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strong
liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads, or
cleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven.

CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Oven

Clean with a mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of
vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water and dry with a
soft cloth. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they
are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight.

Not all knobs are interchangeable. To determine the
correct location of a particular knob, examine the back of
the knob. A knob with a label or two stem holes should
be replaced on the front panel first by matching the
shape of the knob holes to the shape of the control panel
stems. The remainder of the knobs having no labels and
only one stem hole can then be replaced on the front
panel anywhere there is a single stem.

Surface burner knob Knobs with two stem holes have

If a stain on the door vent trim is persistent, use a mild
abrasive cleaner and a sponge-scrubber for best results.

Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and
basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration
and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces
cool, then clean and rinse.

Label

Stem

special locations

Stem
holes

Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)

Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy

water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe
the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner
instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface.

Oven Interior

The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually
or by using the Steam Clean or Self Clean modes.

Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and
basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration
and should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool,
then clean and rinse.

Manual Cleaning

Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, strong
liquid cleansers, steel wool, scouring pads, or cleaning
powders on the interior of the oven. Clean with a mild
soap and water or 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.
Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. When
cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at room
temperature and not in direct sunlight.

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To inquire about purchasing cleaning products including
stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish read the
Assistance and Accessories sections at the beginning of
this manual.

Steam Clean Mode (on some models)

The Steam Clean feature is intended to use water to
clean light soil from your oven at a lower temperature
than Self Clean.

To use the Steam Clean feature:

1. Start with the oven at room temperature

2. Wipe excess grease and soils from the oven

3. Pour one cup of water onto the bottom of the oven

4. Close the door

5. Press the Steam Clean pad and then press Start.

The oven door will lock. You cannot open the door during
the 12 minute Steam Clean cycle as this will decrease
the cleaning performance. At the end of the Steam
Clean cycle the door will unlock. With a sponge, soak up
remaining water and wipe the moisture-softened soil from
the oven walls and door.

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Oven Interior (continued)

Self Clean Mode

Read Self-Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at the
beginning of this manual before using Self Clean Mode.
Self clean uses very high temperatures to clean the
oven interior. The oven door will lock when using this
feature. Before operating the self-clean cycle, pre-wash
inner door and inside window before self-cleaning. Wipe
inner black door before self clean. Remove all items from
the oven other than enameled (dark color) racks. Shiny
or silver racks, the meat probe, and any cookware or
other items should all be removed from the oven before

Oven Racks

All oven racks may be cleaned by hand with an abrasive
cleaner or steel wool. Black porcelain-coated oven racks
may remain in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle
without being damaged. If nickel-plated oven racks
remain in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle, they

CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Oven

initiating a self-clean cycle. The surface burners must
be turned off prior to the self-clean start time. Cooktop
burners will not start during self clean cycle. Close the
door. Press the Clean pad once and a default self-clean
time is displayed. Press the START pad or use the
number pads to enter any clean time between 3 and 5
hours and press start. For heavily soiled ovens 5 hours
is recommended. The oven will turn off automatically
when the self-clean cycle is complete. The door will stay
locked until the oven has cooled down. After the oven
has cooled down wipe any ash out of the oven.

will lose their luster and become hard to slide. It will be
necessary to grease all oven rack side edges with a light
coating of vegetable oil after cleaning them by hand or in
the oven. This will help maintain the ease of sliding the
racks in and out of the oven.

Probe

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

To order additional temperature probes read the Assistance
and Accessories sections at the beginning of this manual.

Ŷ Do not immerse the temperature probe in water.
Ŷ Do not store the temperature probe in the oven.
Ŷ Do not leave the temperature probe inside the oven

during a self or steam clean cycle.

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Cleaning The Cooktop

Removal of Surface Burners for Cleaning

Turn all controls OFF. Allow cooktop to cool before removing grates and burner parts. When removing the burner caps
and heads, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning.

CAUTION Do not attempt to remove bridge burner, oval burner or tri-ring burner caps from burner

heads.

Inner Burner Cap

(Removable)

Round Burner Cap

(Removable)

Oval Burner Head

and Cap Assembly

(Non-Removable)

Round Burner

The burner caps and burner heads
can be lifted off the cooktop.

CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Cooktop

Electrode

(Non-Removable)

Oval Burner (on some models)

Cap is permanently attached to the
burner head.

Outer Burner Cap

(Non-Removable)

Electrode

(Non-Removable)

Tri-Ring Burner (on some models)

The small tri-ring burner cap can
be lifted off for cleaning. The outer
cap is permanently attached to
the burner head assembly. Lift
the burner head assembly off the
cooktop as one piece.

Burner

Head

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Cleaning The Cooktop (Cont.)

Cleaning The Burners

Burner Caps

Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with
clean water. You may scour with a plastic scouring pad
to remove burned-on food particles. The round caps may
also be cleaned in your dishwasher.

Burner Heads

Wash the burner heads routinely, especially after bad
spillovers, which could clog the openings. Lift burners off
when cool. Use hot, soapy water. Rinse with clean water.
For more stubborn stains, use a brush with plastic bristles.

NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to
clean the burner parts as these may clog the parts.
Never wash burner heads in your dishwasher as
dishwasher detergents will discolor your burners.

The ports in the burner heads must be kept clean at all
times for an even, unhampered flame.

Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes will not allow
the burner to operate properly.

Round hole in

burner head must

be kept clear

CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Cooktop

CAUTION Do not operate the cooktop

without all burner parts and grates in place.

Any spill on or around an electrode must be carefully
cleaned. Take care to not hit an electrode with anything
hard or it could be damaged.

Electrode

or

Tri-ring base

(on some models)

The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed

when the burner head is removed. 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 result, which could cause you to

knock over hot cookware.

For proper ignition, make sure the small hole in the notch
that fits over the electrode is kept open. A sewing needle
or wire twist-tie works well to unclog it

After cleaning

Before putting the burner caps, heads (on some models)
and oval head/cap assembly back, shake out excess
water and allow them to dry thoroughly.

Replacing Burner Heads

Replace burner heads in the correct locations according
to size.

Burner Caps

Replace burner caps on burner heads. Make sure each
cap fits securely and sits flat on its corresponding burner
head.

Burner cap is

NOT properly seated.

Burner cap is

NOT properly seated.

Burner cap is

properly seated.

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Cleaning The Cooktop (Cont.)

Burner Grates

Grates should be washed in hot, soapy water and
rinsed with clean water. To soften burned-on food,
place grates in a plastic bag containing ¼-cup of
household ammonia for several hours. Afterward, scrub
grates with a plastic scouring pad soaked in hot, soapy
water. Rinse well and dry.

Cleaning the Grates in the Self-Clean Oven (on some models)

If your cooktop grates do not have rubber bumpers on
their bottom surface and your oven racks are coated
with black porcelain, your grates may be cleaned in
the oven using the self-clean cycle. If your grates have
rubber bumpers, do not attempt to clean your grates in
the oven. Doing so will destroy the rubber bumpers and
may affect the function of your surface burners.

Place oven racks in the positions labeled “R”, “2” and
“4” in the illustration. Place a single grate on each
rack. Follow instructions for the self-clean mode in the

Cleaning the Oven section of this manual.
NOTE: Use caution when removing the grates from the

oven after the self-clean cycle has ended. The grates
may still be hot.

When replacing the grates, be sure to locate them
correctly on the cooktop. Grates are identified by the
words LEFT and RIGHT on their bottom surfaces. Grate
should fit securely into the cooktop.

Grates will gradually lose their shine due to their
continual exposure to high temperatures.

After cleaning, you may notice a white residue on the
grates. Wipe it off with a damp sponge. If white spots
persist, wet the sponge with a 50/50 solution of vinegar
and water.

The oven has 6 rack positions. Place the gray porcelain-coated racks

in positions “R”, “2” and “4” for self-cleaning the grates.

Grate Support Bumpers

If any of the rubber grate support bumpers in the cooktop

CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Cooktop

are missing or damaged, replacement parts can be
obtained by calling 1.800.GE.CARES.

To insert the new bumpers, simply place the
cone-shaped end of the bumper into the hole in the
cooktop and push down while gently twisting the bumper.

Griddles

Cast-Iron Reversible: clean your cast-iron reversible
griddle with a stiff brush and hot water. Using soap is
not recommended, and harsh detergents should never
be used as they will remove the seasoning. Rinse with
hot water and dry thoroughly. Apply a light coat of
cooking oil to the griddle surface. Wipe off excess oil
with a paper towel.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Grate Support Bumpers

Griddle Precautions:

If something has spilled under the griddle, it should be
cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent the spill from
getting baked onto the cooktop.

Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddle as
it can be a fire hazard. Clean under the griddle with hot
soapy water as soon as it is cool.

Do not wash your griddle in the dishwasher.
Do not place your griddle in a microwave oven.

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Cleaning The Door and Drawer

To clean the inside of the door

Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots
in the door .

Wipe dishwashing detergent over any baked-on spatters
on the glass. Use a single sided safety razor blade to
clean it off. Then wipe over the glass with a soapy cloth
to remove any residue and dry off.

The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a
soap-filled plastic scouring pad.

Removable Drawer (Warming Drawer Models only)

CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Door and Drawer

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

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extremely low resistance to abrasion.
If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or

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

NOTE: For models with an electric warming drawer,
before performing any adjustments, cleaning or service,
disconnect the range electrical power supply at the
household distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker. Make sure the warming
drawer heating element is cool.

Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in place.
However, the drawer may be removed if further cleaning
is needed. Use soap and warm water to thoroughly
clean.

To remove the drawer:

1. Pull drawer straight out
until it stops.

2. Press the left rail release
up and press the right
rail release down, while
pulling the drawer
forward and free.

To replace the drawer:

1. Place the left drawer rail around the inner left rail guide

and slide it in slightly to hook it.

2. Place the right drawer rail around the inner right rail
guide and slide it in slightly to hook it.

3. Slide the drawer all the way in.

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Maintenance

Oven Light Replacement

SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical

WARNING

CAUTION

Oven Light Bulb

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

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 may break.

To remove:

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

To replace:

Put in a new 40-watt appliance bulb. Place the tabs of

CARE AND CLEANING: Maintenance

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

power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in
electric shock or burn.

BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot

glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns.

NOTE:

■ A 40-watt appliance bulb

is smaller than a standard
40-watt household bulb.

■ Reconnect electrical power

to the oven once the new
bulb is installed.

■ For improved lighting inside

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

Socket

31ø2”
Max
length

Bulb

Tab

Glass cover

Lift-Off Oven Door

The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift door by the handle.

To Remove the Door:

1. Fully open the door.

2. Pull the hinge locks up and away from the range
frame to the unlocked position.

3. Firmly grasp both sides of the door near the top.

4. Close door until the top of the door is approximately
6” from the range frame.

5. Lift door up and away from the range until both hinge
arms are clear of the slots in the range frame.

To Replace the Door:

1. Firmly grasp both sides of the door near the top.

2. With the door at the same angle as the removal
position, rest the notch on the underside of the left
hinge arm on the bottom edge of the left hinge slot.
The notch in the hinge arm must be fully seated into
the bottom of the slot. Repeat for the right side.

3. Fully open the door. If the door will not fully open, the
notches in the bottoms of the hinge arms have not
seated correctly in the bottom edge of the slot. Lift the
door off the range and repeat previous step.

4. Push the hinge locks toward the range cavity and
down to the locked position.

5. Close the oven door.

Removal positionPull hinge locks up to unlock

Bottom
edge of

slot

Notch

of hinge slot

Hinge arm

Push hinge locks down to lockRest notch on bottom edge

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Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service

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

Problem Possible Cause What To Do

My new oven doesn't
cook like my old one.
Is something wrong
with the temperature
settings?

Food does not bake
properly

Food does not broil
properly

Oven temperature too
hot or too cold

Oven does not work or
appears not to work

Your new oven has a different cooking
system from your old oven and therefore
may cook differently than your old oven.

Oven controls improperly set. See the Cooking Modes section.
Rack position is incorrect or rack is not

level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper

size being used.
Oven temperature needs adjustment. See the Special Features section.

Ingredient substitution Substituting ingredients can change the

Oven controls improperly set. Make sure you select the appropriate broil

Improper rack position being used. See Cooking Guide for rack location

Food being cooked in a hot pan. Make sure cookware is cool.
Cookware not suited for broiling. Use a pan specifically designed for broiling.

Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and
grid has not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.

In some areas the power (voltage) may be
low.

Oven temperature needs adjustment. See the Special Features section.

A fuse in your home may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.

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

For the first few uses, follow your recipe
times and temperatures carefully. If you still
think your new oven is too hot or too cold,
you can adjust the temperature yourself to
meet your specific cooking preference.

See the Cooking Modes section and Cooking
Guide.

See the Cookware section.

recipe outcome.

mode.

suggestions.

If using aluminum foil conform to pan slits.

Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

“Crackling” or
“popping” sound

Why is my range
making a "clicking"
noise when using my
oven?

Clock and timer do not
work

Sometimes the
oven takes longer to
preheat to the same
temperature

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Oven is in Sabbath Mode. Verify, that the oven is not in Sabbath Mode.

See the Special Features section.

Heating elements turn off when door is open. This is normal.
This is the sound of the metal heating

and cooling during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.

Your range has been designed to maintain
a tighter control over your oven's
temperature. You may hear your oven's
heating elements "click" on and off more
frequently than in older ovens to achieve
better results during baking, broiling, and
self-clean cycles.

A fuse in your home may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.

Cookware or food in oven The cookware or food in the oven will cause

Number of racks in oven Adding more racks to the oven will cause

This is normal.

This is normal.

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

the oven to take longer to preheat. Remove
items to reduce preheat time.

the oven to take longer to preheat. Remove
some racks.

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Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service

Problem Possible Cause What To Do

Oven light does not
work

Oven will not
self-clean

Excessive smoking
during clean cycle

Excessive smoking
during broiling

Oven door will not
open after a clean

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

cycle
Oven not clean after

a clean cycle

“DOOR (and a lock
symbol)” flashes in
the display

LOCKED light is on
when you want to
cook

“F— and a number
or letter” flash in
the display

Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be blown or the

Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace bulb.
Pad operating light is broken. Call for service.
The temperature is too high to set a

self-clean operation.
Oven controls improperly set. See the Cleaning the Oven section.
Excessive soil or grease.. Press the Cancel/Off pad. Open the windows to rid

Food too close to burner element. Lower the rack position of the food.

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

Oven controls improperly set. See the Cleaning the Oven section.
Oven was heavily soiled. Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean

The self-clean cycle has been selected
but the door is not closed.

The oven door is locked because
the temperature inside the oven
has not dropped below the locking
temperature.

You have a function error code. Press the Cancel/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool for one

If the function code repeats. Disconnect all power to the oven for at least 30

circuit breaker tripped.
The clock is turned off. See the Special features section.

Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.

the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCKED light goes
off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.

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

Close the oven door.

Press the Cancel/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool.

hour. Put the oven back into operation.

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

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

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Oven is in Sabbath Mode. Verify that the oven is not in Sabbath Mode.

Power outage,
clock flashes

“Burning” or “oily”
odor emitting from
the vent

Strong odor An odor from the oven insulation is

My oven door glass
appears to be
"tinted" or have a
"rainbow" color. Is
this defective?

“Shut Door” flashes
in the display

Cooking mode
shuts off when
door left open

Power outage or surge Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must

This is normal in a new oven and will
disappear in time.

normal for the first few times the oven
is used.

No. The inner oven glass is coated with
a heat barrier to reflect the heat back
into the oven to prevent heat loss and
keep the outer door cool while baking.

The oven door has been left open Close door and normal mode will resume

Door left open after “Shut Door”
flashed in display.

See the Special Features section.

reset it by pressing the Cancel/Off pad, setting the
clock and resetting any cooking function.

To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
minimum of 3 hours. See the Cleaning the Oven
section. This is temporary.

This is temporary and will go away after several uses
or a self-clean cycle.

This is normal. Under certain light or angles, you may
see this tint or rainbow color.

Close door and normal mode will resume

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Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service

Problem Possible Cause What To Do

Top burners do not
light or do not burn
evenly. (The front right
burner is designed to
have slightly smaller
flames between
the 6 and 9 o’clock
positions. This is
normal.)

Plug on range is not completely
inserted in the electrical outlet.

Burner slits on the side of the
burner may be clogged.

Improper burner assembly.. Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly. See the Care

Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded
outlet.

Remove the burners and clean them. Check the electrode area
for burned-on food or grease. See the Care and cleaning of the
range section.

and cleaning of the range section.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Burner flames very
large or yellow

Burners do not light Plug on range is not

Lock Controls or
Control Lockout
feature is activated

“TURN BURNERS
OFF” flashes in the
display

Improper air to gas ratio. If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person who

completely inserted in the
electrical outlet.

Gas supply not connected or
turned on.

A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.

Burner parts not replaced
correctly.

A cooktop burner was on
when the range was going into
or out of self-clean modes

installed your range or made the conversion.
Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

grounded outlet.

See the Installation Instructions that came with your range.

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

See the Care and Cleaning of the range section.

If CONTROL (and a lock symbol) appears in the display, the
range control is locked. Turn this feature off to use the range.
See the Lock Control feature in the Oven Controls section.

Turn all burners off.

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Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service

Problem Possible Cause What To Do

Drawer does not slide
smoothly or drags

Warming drawer will not
work

Excessive condensation
in the drawer

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Food dries out in the
lower oven drawer or
warming drawer

The drawer is out of alignment. Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in. See the

Care and cleaning of the range section.

Drawer is over-loaded or load is
unbalanced.

A fuse in your home may be blown
or the circuit breaker tripped.

The oven is self-cleaning. Wait for the self-clean cycle to finish and the oven to cool.
Controls improperly set. See the Electric warming drawer or Lower oven rawer

Liquid in drawer. Remove liquid.
Uncovered foods. Cover food with lid or aluminum foil.
Temperature setting too high. Reduce temperature setting.
Moisture escaping. Cover food with lid or aluminum foil.
Drawer not fully closed. Push drawer in until latch engages.

Reduce weight. Redistribute drawer contents.

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

section.

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