GE PB976 User Manual
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–5
Operating Instructions
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Clock, Kitchen Timer and
Control Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Convection Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19–23
Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Timed Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 22
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Lower Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27
Slow Cook, Pizza
and Warming Features . . . . . . . . .24–25
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28–29
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9
Thermostat Adjustment—
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Timed Baking and
Roasting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Upper Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 31–37
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . 38–41
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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PB970
PB975
PB976
Owner’s Manual
49-80528-1 12-08 JR
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model
# ______________
Serial # ______________
You can find them on a label
behind the storage drawer
on the range frame.
Ranges
Radiant Self-Cleaning Convection
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during
the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation
fan or hood.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■ Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified installer in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
■ Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
■ Before performing any service, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
■ Do not leave children alone—children should
not be left alone or unattended in an area
where an appliance is in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the appliance.
■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the door or cooktop. They could damage
the range and even tip it over, causing severe
personal injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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.
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly,
remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath
the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket.
On models without a storage drawer or kick panel, carefully tip
the range forward. The bracket should stop the range within
4 inches. If it does not, the bracket must be reinstalled. 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.
If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your
purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no
cost (in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344). For installation
instructions of the bracket, visit GEAppliances.com
(in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).
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■ Do not store flammable materials in an oven
or near the cooktop.
■ CAUTION: Items of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets
above a range or on the back of a range—
children climbing on the range to reach items
could be seriously injured.
■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored over the range.
Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot surface units or
heating elements and may cause severe burns.
■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot surface units or heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in
place of pot holders.
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.
Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit
by covering the pan completely with
a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering it with baking soda or, if
available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
■ Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven off or by using a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
■ For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
■ Do not touch the surface units, the heating
elements or the interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn
even though they are dark in color. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact the surface units,
areas nearby the surface units or any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.
■ Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop,
areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening, crevices around the
oven door.
■ REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven
may be hot when the door is opened.
■ Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
■ Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the range.
■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned food a safe distance from your range.
■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least
an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken control panel or cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately should your glass control panel or cooktop become broken.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating
element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency.
■ Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
■ Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others may break
because of the sudden change in temperature.
■ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition
of flammable materials and spillage, the handle
of a container should be turned toward the
center of the range without extending over
nearby surface units.
■ Always turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.
■ When preparing flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan on.
■ Use care when touching the cooktop.
The glass surface of the cooktop will retain
heat after the controls have been turned off.
■ Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or
medium high heat settings.
■ Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh
foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and
over the sides of the pan.
■ Use little fat for effective shallow or deep
fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.
■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating, or
as fats melt slowly.
■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The
cooktop can be scratched with items such
as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry,
and rivets on clothing.
■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors or
cooktops can lead to broken or shattered glass.
■ Do not operate the radiant surface units if the
glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a
risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately should your glass
cooktop become broken.
■ Never use the glass cooktop surface as a
cutting board.
■ Do not place or store items that can melt or
catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it
is not being used.
■ Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring
utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use.
They may become hot and could cause burns.
■ Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns.
Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface.
NOTE: We recommend that you avoid wiping
any surface unit areas until they have cooled
and the indicator light has gone off. Sugar
spills are the exception to this. Please see the
Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
■ When the cooktop is cool, use only the
CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and the CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.
■ To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply cleaning cream to
the glass surface when it is hot.
■ After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning cream residue.
■ Read and follow all instructions and warnings
on the cleaning cream labels.
■ Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic
may melt onto the surface and be very difficult
to remove.
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■ Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
■ Place the oven rack in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If racks must be handled
when hot, do not let pot holder contact the
heating elements.
■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
■ Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
■ Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items
stored in an oven can ignite.
■ Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
■ Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms,
except as suggested in this manual. Improper
installation of aluminum foil may result in a
risk of electric shock or fire.
Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
WARNING!
OVEN
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket
is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove shiny,
silver-colored oven racks (on some models)
and all other cookware.
■ Gray porcelain-coated oven racks (on some
models) may be cleaned in the oven during
the self-clean cycle.
■ Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn
the oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.
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Temperature Limiter
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the
units off for a time if:
■ The pan boils dry.
■ The pan bottom is not flat.
■ The pan is off center.
■ There is no pan on the unit.
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About the radiant surface units.
NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
About the radiant surface units
The radiant cooktop features heating
units beneath a smooth glass surface.
Cooktop temperatures increase with
the number of surface units that are
on. With 3 or 4 units turned on, surface
temperatures are high. Always use
caution when touching the cooktop.
An indicator light will come on when the
surface unit is turned on.
The appropriate HOT SURFACE indicator
light will glow when its corresponding
radiant element is turned on and will
remain on until the surface has cooled
below 150°F.
NOTE:
Hot surface indicator light will:
■ Come on when the surface unit is
turned on.
■ Stay on even after the unit is turned off.
■ Glow brightly until the unit has cooled
below 150°F.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by
the heating of new parts and insulating materials
and will disappear in a short time.
NOTE: On models with light-colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to
change color when hot or cooling down. This is
temporary and will disappear as the glass cools
to room temperature.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the
oven or surface on the glass cooktop
when the surface is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough
heat to continue cooking. To avoid
overcooking, remove pans from the
surface units when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on the surface
unit until it has cooled completely.
■ Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full strength white
vinegar.
■ Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent
film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will
remove this discoloration.
■ Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop.
If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
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DRAGGING
Do not slide cookware across the
control or cooktop surface because it
can scratch the glass. The glass is
scratch-resistant, not scratchproof.
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Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can
be removed, as long as the cooktop is
cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue
that will permanently stain the cooktop
if not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron:
recommended if bottom of pan is coated
Porcelain Enamel on Steel:
not recommended
Heating empty pans can cause
permanent damage to cooktop glass.
The enamel can melt and bond to the
ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
not recommended
Poor performance. Will scratch the
surface.
Stoneware:
not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Cast Iron:
not recommended—unless designed specifically
for glass cooktops
Poor conductivity and slow to absorb
heat. Will scratch the cooktop surface.
Check pans for flat bottoms by using
a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved,
ridged or warped bottoms are
not recommended.
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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
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For Best Results
■ Place only dry pans on the surface
elements. Do not place lids on the
surface elements, particularly wet
lids.
■ Do not use woks that have support
rings. This type of wok will not heat
on glass surface elements.
■ We recommend that you use only a
flat-bottomed wok. They are available
at your local retail store. The bottom
of the wok should have the same
diameter as the surface element
to ensure proper contact.
■ Some special cooking procedures
require specific cookware such as
pressure cookers, deep-fat fryers, etc.
All cookware must have flat bottoms
and be the correct size.
Do not place wet pans
on the glass cooktop.
Do not use woks with support
rings on the glass cooktop.
Use flat-bottomed woks
on the glass cooktop.
NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the
ceramic cooktop.
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How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.
At both OFF and HI the control
clicks into position. You may hear
slight clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.
A HOT SURFACE indicator light, on the
cooktop, will glow when any radiant
element is turned on. It will remain
on until the surface is cooled to
approximately 150°F.
Hot surface indicator light will:
■ come on when the unit is hot to the touch.
■ stay on even after the unit is turned off.
■ glow until the unit is cooled to approximately
150°F.
Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF when you finish cooking.
Using the Bridge Burner (on some models)
To use the bridge burner, turn the
left front control knob to the BRIDGE
BURNER settings.
For full bridge surface unit operation,
also turn on the left rear surface unit.
To use only the front surface unit, turn
the control knob to the FRONT BURNER
settings.
Using the surface units.
Tri-Ring Surface Element (on some models)
The front right surface element offers 3 cooking
areas to match the size of the cookware you
are using.
To use the largest cooking area, push in
and turn the SELECTOR knob to 12 ″. Push
and turn the control knob to the desired
setting.
To use the medium cooking area, press
and turn the SELECTOR knob to 9 ″. Push
down and turn the control knob to the
desired setting.
To use the smallest cooking area, turn
the
SELECTOR
knob to 6″. Push and turn
the control knob to the desired setting.
This will activate only the smallest inside
heating area.
BURNER
SIZE
9"
6"
12"
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Using the Warming Zone (on some models)
The WARMING ZONE is located in the
back center of the glass surface. Always
start with hot food. Do not use to heat
cold food. Placing uncooked or cold food
on the WARMING ZONE could result in
foodborne illness.
To use the WARMING ZONE:
Turn the WARMING ZONE knob to the
setting you want, from HI to LO.
To turn off the WARMING ZONE:
Turn the WARMING ZONE knob to OFF.
For best results, all foods on the
WARMING ZONE should be covered with
a lid or aluminum foil.
Always use pot holders or oven
mitts when removing food from the
WARMING ZONE, as cookware will be hot.
A HOT surface indicator light will glow
when the glass surface is hot and will
remain on until the surface is cool
enough to touch. Lower settings may
not heat the glass surface enough to
cause the HOT surface indicator light
to come on.
NOTE: The WARMING ZONE will not glow red
like the cooking elements.
Food Type Control Setting
Sauces LO
Soups (cream) MED
Stews MED
Vegetables MED
Hot Beverages HI
Soups (other than cream) HI
Breads/Pastries LO
The chart above shows initial suggested settings only.
The temperature, type and amount of food, type of pan
and the time held will affect the quality of the food.
CAUTION: Do not leave food
on the WARMING ZONE for more than 2 hours.
■ Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic
may melt onto the surface and be very difficult
to clean.
■ Use only cookware recommended for
top-of-range cooking.
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BAKE Pad
Touch to select the bake function.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Touch to select the broil function.
PIZZA Pad
Touch to select the Pizza function.
OVEN LIGHT Pad
Touch to turn the oven light on or off.
SELF CLEAN HI/LO Pad
Touch to select self-cleaning function. See
the Using the self-cleaning upper and lower
ovens section.
WARM Pad
Touch to keep cooked foods warm. See the
How to Set the Lower and Upper Ovens for
Warming section.
HELP Pad
Touch to get help on a specific function or
to change options.
TIMER /CLOCK Pad
Touch to select the timer feature or to set
the clock. Touch once for timer. Hold for
3 seconds to set clock.
CONTROL LOCK Pad
Hold this pad for 3 seconds to lock/unlock
the range touch pad controls and cooktop
controls.
START Pad
Must be touched to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
CLEAR/OFF Pad
Touch to cancel ALL oven operations
except the clock and timer.
DELAY START Pad
Use along with COOK TIME or
SELF CLEAN HI/LO pads to set the oven
to start and stop automatically at a time
you set.
COOK TIME Pad
Touch this pad and then touch the number
pads to set the amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off
when the cooking time has run out.
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self-cleaning mode and the times set for
the timer or automatic oven operations.
Number Pads
Use to set any function requiring numbers
such as the time of day on the clock, the
timer, the oven temperature, the internal
food temperature, the start time and
length of operation for timed baking
and self-cleaning.
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation
and a power outage occurred, the clock and all
programmed functions must be reset.
The time of day will flash in the display when there
has been a power outage.
CONVECTION BAKE Pad
Touch to select baking with the convection
function.
CONVECTION ROAST Pad
Touch to select roasting with the
convection function.
SLOW COOK Pad
Touch to select the Slow Cook function.
PROBE Pad
Touch when using the probe to cook food.
NOTE: When setting times, you are setting hours and
minutes only. The lowest time you can set is one minute.
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Features and appearance
may vary.
Using the oven controls.
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BAKE Pad
Touch to select the bake function.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Touch to select the broil function.
PIZZA Pad
Touch to select the Pizza function.
OVEN LIGHT Pad
Touch to turn the oven light on or off.
SELF CLEAN HI/LO Pad
Touch to select self-cleaning function. See
the Using the self-cleaning upper and lower
ovens section.
WARM Pad
Touch to keep cooked foods warm. See the
How to Set the Lower and Upper Ovens for
Warming section.
HELP Pad
Touch to get help on a specific function or
to change options.
CONTROL LOCK Pad
Hold this pad for 3 seconds to lock/unlock
the range touch pad controls and cooktop
controls.
START Pad
Must be touched to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
CLEAR/OFF Pad
Touch to cancel ALL oven operations
except the clock and timer.
DELAY START Pad
Use along with COOK TIME or SELF CLEAN
HI/LO pads to set the oven to start and stop
automatically at a time you set.
COOK TIME Pad
Touch and then touch the number pads to
set the amount of time you want your food
to cook. The oven will shut off when the
cooking time has run out.
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self-cleaning mode and the times set for
the timer or automatic oven operations.
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation
and a power outage occurred, the clock and all
programmed functions must be reset.
The time of day will flash in the display when there
has been a power outage.
Number Pads
Use to set any function requiring numbers
such as the time of day on the clock, the
timer, the oven temperature, the internal
food temperature, the start time and
length of operation for timed baking
and self-cleaning.
SLOW COOK Pad
Touch to select the Slow Cook function.
TIMER Pad
Touch to select the timer feature.
CLOCK Pad
Touch before setting the clock.
NOTE: When setting times, you are setting hours and
minutes only. The lowest time you can set is one minute.
Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
Features and appearance
may vary.
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Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct
temperature. The control will beep when
the oven is preheated and the display will
show your set temperature. This will take
approximately 4–6 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much
as possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least
1″ to 11⁄2″ of air space around it.
NOTE: To bake angel food cake and Bundt cake, it
is recommended that you only use the lower oven.
Type of Food Rack Position
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) A
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, A
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies
Casseroles A
Pizza – Fresh supplied w/ baking tray B
Pizza placed directly on rack B
Pizza on metal tray A
Before you begin…
The upper rack, with two front handles,
has stops, so that when placed correctly
on the supports, it will stop before
coming completely out, and will not tilt.
NOTE: Use the rack with the two front handles in
the upper oven.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the rack out until it stops.
To remove a rack, pull it toward you,
tilt the front end up and pull it out.
To replace, place the end of the rack
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
front and push the rack in.
CAUTION: When you are using
a rack in the lowest position (A), you will need
to use caution when pulling the rack out. (Be sure
to use the handles on the rack.) We recommend
that you pull the rack out several inches and then,
using two pot holders, pull the rack out by holding
the sides of it. The rack is low and you could
be burned if you place your hand in the middle
of the rack and pull all the way out. Be very
careful not to burn your hand on the door when
using the rack in the lowest position (A).
The oven has 2 rack positions.
How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking
Touch the BAKE pad.
Touch the number pads to set
the desired temperature.
Touch the START pad.
Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad when
cooking is complete.
Do not place foods directly on the
oven floor.
Using the upper oven.
To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Flat rack
Handles
Use the rack with the two front
handles in the upper oven.
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct
temperature. The control will beep when
the oven is preheated and the display will
show your set temperature. This will take
approximately 10–15 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much
as possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least
1″ to 11⁄2″ of air space around it.
If baking four cake layers at the same time, place
two layers on rack B and two layers on rack D.
Stagger pans on the rack so one is not directly
above the other.
Type of Food Rack Position
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C
Angel food cake A
Bundt or pound cakes C
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies
Casseroles C
Tu rk ey A
Before you begin…
The racks have stops, so that when placed
correctly on the supports, they will stop
before coming completely out, and will
not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the rack out until it stops.
On some models, the bake heating
element is under the oven floor. Do not
place foods on the oven bottom for
cooking.
To remove a rack, pull it toward you,
tilt the front end up and pull it out.
To replace, place the end of the rack
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
front and push the rack in.
CAUTION: When you are using
a rack in the lowest position (A), you will need
to use caution when pulling the rack out. We
recommend that you pull the rack out several
inches and then, using two pot holders, pull the
rack out by holding the sides of it. The rack is low
and you could be burned if you place your hand
in the middle of the rack and pull all the way out.
Be very careful not to burn your hand on the door
when using the rack in the lowest position (A).
The oven has 6 rack positions.
How to Set the Lower Oven for Baking or Roasting
Touch the BAKE pad.
Touch the number pads to set
the desired temperature.
Touch the START pad.
NOTE: On some models, you will
hear the convection fan while the oven is
preheating. The fan will stop after the oven
is preheated and the display shows your set
temperature. This is normal.
Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad when
cooking is complete.
Do not place foods or baking stone
directly on the oven floor.
Using the lower oven. GEAppliances.com
To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Flat rack
Upper Cavity Lower Cavity
Rack Time Time Rack Time Time
Food Position Side 1 Side 2 Position Side 1 Side 2 Comments
Ground Beef Well Done 8 3/4″ patties A 11 9–10 F 10 6–7 Space evenly. Up to 8 patties takes about the
same time.
Beef Steaks Rare† 1″ thick 1 lb. A 9 4–6 F 7 4–5 Steaks less than 1″ thick cook through before
Medium 1″ thick 1 lb. A 11 5–7 F 9 5–7 browning. Pan frying is recommended. Slash fat.
Well Done 1″ thick 1 lb. A 13 7–9 F 11 7–9
Rare† 1
1
⁄2″ thick 2 lbs. A 15 6–8 F 14 5–7
Medium 11⁄2″ thick 2 lbs. A 17 7–9 F 16 6–8
Well Done 11⁄2″ thick 2 lbs. A 20 8–10 F 19 8–10
Chicken Well Done 1 whole 3–4 lbs A 20 8–13 D 25 10–15 REDUCE TIME ABOUT 2–3 MINUTES PER SIDE FOR
split lengthwise CUT-UP CHICKEN. Brush each side with melted
butter. Broil skin-side-down first.
Lobster Tails 2–4 A 19–21 Do not D 18–20 Do not Cut through back of shell. Spread open.
10 to 12 oz. each turn. turn. Brush with melted butter before broiling and after
half of broiling time, if desired.
Fish Fillets Well Done 1/4 to 1/2″ thick A 5 4–5 F 5 4–5 Handle and turn very carefully. Brush with lemon
butter before and during cooking, if desired.
Ham Slices 1″ thick A 6 6 E 6 6 Increase time 2–5 minutes per side for 1
1
⁄2″ thick
(precooked) ham.
Pork Chops Well Done 2 (1/2″ thick) A 10 6–7 F 9 5–6 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″ thick) A 14 7–8 F 13 7–9
Lamb Chops Medium 2 (1″ thick) A 9 6–7 F 10 8–9 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″ thick) A 11 7–8 F 12 9–10
Medium 2 (11⁄2″ thick) A 13 9–10 F 14 11–12
Well Done 2 (11⁄2″ thick) A 16 10–12 F 17 12–14
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Consumer Support
Troubleshooting Tips
Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
How to Set the Upper and Lower Ovens for Broiling
Leave the door open to the broil stop position.
The door stays open by itself, yet the proper
temperature is maintained in the oven.
Place the meat or fish on a broiler
grid in a broiler pan.
Follow suggested rack positions in
the Broiling Guide.
Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once for
HI Broil.
To change to LO Broil, touch the
BROIL HI/LO pad again.
Use LO Broil to cook foods such as
poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly
without over-browning them.
Touch the START pad.
When broiling is finished, touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
NOTE: Broil and self-clean settings will not work
if the temperature probe is plugged in.
The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at refrigerator temperature.
† The U.S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F means some food poisoning organisms may
survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
If your range is connected to 208 volts,
rare steaks may be broiled by preheating
the broiler and positioning the oven rack
one position higher.
Using the upper and lower ovens.
Broiling Guide