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

Warranty ........................ 7

Assistance / Accessories ...... 8

Using The Cooktop

Surface Burners .................... 9

Griddle ............................ 11

Using The Oven

Oven Controls ..................... 12

Oven Air Vents .................... 13

Special Features .................. 14

Oven Racks and Rack Positions .... 15

Cooking Modes ................... 16

Cookware ......................... 17

Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners .... 17

Cooking Guide .................... 18

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Oven ................ 19

Cleaning The Cooktop ............. 20

Cleaning The Door ................ 23

Maintenance ...................... 24

Troubleshooting Tips ......... 26

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

For Slide-In Models

You can find the rating label under the control

panel above the top of the oven door.

For Free Standing Models

You can find the rating label on a metal flag

behind the rear control panel. From the front of

the range, reach behind the middle of the rear

control panel and rotate the rating label up.

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IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.

[_L VVh_Kl_lll_L_ I 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 [] Do not try to light any appliance.

[] Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. [] Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

[] 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.

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

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

Tip-Over Hazard

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.

[A WARNING i 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.

[AWARNING ]GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

( WARNING] .EVERo,ethis

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.

[] 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.

.[ACAUTIONIDo 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 SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.

[A WARNING ] GENERALSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS(CONT,)

[] 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

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 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.

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Do not heat unopened food containers° Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

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Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an internal temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an internal temperature of

180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

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Do not use any type of foil or liner to cover the oven bottom, drip pans or anywhere in the oven, except as described in this manual. Oven liners can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product and risk of shock, smoke or fire.

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[] 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.

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

[] 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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iA WARNING i IN THEEVENTOFA FIRE,TAKETHEFOLLOWING

STEPSTO PREVENTINJURYAND FIRESPREADING

[] 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.

[] 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.

[A WARNING i COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

[] 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.

[] 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 SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.

[AWARNING IOVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(WARNINGi NEVERcoveranyslots,

holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as

aluminum foil or oven liners. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Never place foil or oven liners on the oven bottom. They can trap heat causing risk of smoke or fire.

[] 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.

[] 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.

IA WARNING ISELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

[] 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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Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.

GE Gas Range Warranty

GEAppliances.com 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. [] Service to repair or replace light bulbs, except for LED

lamps.

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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

www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/shop-for-extended-service-plans.htm

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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business hours. Parts and Accessories: Individuals qualified to service

their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent 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.

Real Life Design Studio: GE supports the Universal 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, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call

800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322). Contact Us: If you are not satisfied with the service you

receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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

SmallBroilerPan(8 ¾" x 1 ¼"x 13½ ") Large*BroilerPan(12 ¾ "x 1 ¼"x 16½")

XL** BroilerPan(17 "x 1¼" x 191/4")

Parts

Ovenracks Partnumbersvaryby model Ovenburners Partnumbersvaryby model

Lightbulbs Partnumbersvaryby model

Cleaning Supplies

CitruShineStainlessSteel Wipes WX10X10007 CeramaBryteStainlessSteelApplianceCleaner 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.

WB48X10055(US) 222D2097G001(Canada) WB48X10056(US)222D2097G002(Canada)

WB48X10057(US) Notavailablein Canada

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

i ik WARN ING i Burnersshou,dbeoperated

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.

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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.

O0 for foods such as delicate sauces that require low heat for a long cooking time.

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

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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 tight- fitting 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 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.

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.

Heatpreof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. Itconducts 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

Use a flat-bottomed wok.

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.

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

Griddle (onsomemodels)

Using the Griddle (on some models)

[AWARNING] FireHazard

[] 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.

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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 or the Nonstick Aluminum Griddle on the Cooktop

These griddles 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.

Preseasoned Reversible Cast-Iron Griddle

Type of Food Cook Setting Warming Tortillas Lo

Pancakes Med-Lo Hamburgers Med-Lo

Breakfast Sausage Links Med Gdlled Cheese Med-Lo

Bacon Med

Eggs Lo

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

Replace the center grate with the

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Nonstick Aluminum Griddle

Type of Food Cook Setting Warming Tortillas Med-Lo

Pancakes Med-Lo Hamburgers Med

Fried Eggs Med-Lo

Breakfast Sausage Links Med

Hot Sandwiches Med-Lo

(such as Grilled Cheese)

Do not overheat the griddle. Leaving the griddle burner on at HI for

an extended amount of time without food can damage the nonstick coating.

Avoid using metal utensils with sharp points or rough sharp edges which might damage the griddle surface.

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1. Convection Cooking Modes: Convection cooking 8. 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 9.

following traditional cooking modes: Bake, Broil Hi,

Broil Lo and Warm. See the Cooking Modes section

for more information.

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

about using this mode.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 then press Start. 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.

NOTE: When using the delay time feature, foods that spoil easily--such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork--should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

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

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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.

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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.

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 35o F hotter or down to 35o F 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 either continuous (Con bEEp) or single (bEEp). The

continuous setting (Con bEEp) will repeatedly sound a tone every few seconds until a button on the control is pressed. A single setting (bEEp) will sound just a single tone at the

end of the timer. Press the Broil pad to view the current setting and then to change the setting.

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.

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.

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.

Enter the Sabbath Mode Press Bake and Broil pads at the same time and hold for

three seconds. "SF" will appear in the display. Press the Delay Time pad until "SAbbAtH" appears on the display,

then press Start. The ] icon will appear in the display to signify that the unit is in Sabbath Mode. The clock will not

be displayed. Start a Sabbath Bake

Press Bake, use the number pads to enter a temperature between 170 ° F and 550 ° F, and press Start. No sound

will be given when the keys are pressed. At a random time between 30 seconds and 1 minute, the ][ icon 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, the ][ icon will change to the ] icon, indicating that the oven has turned off.

Adjust the Temperature During a Sabbath Bake Press Bake, use the number pads to enter a new

temperature between 170 ° F and 550 ° F, and press Start. No sound will be given when the keys are pressed. Since

no feedback is given during temperature change, an oven thermometer can be used to confirm temperature changes.

Timed Bake During Sabbath Before putting the oven in Sabbath mode, press Cook

Time, use the number pads to enter the amount of time to cook in hours and minutes, and press Start. Follow the

instructions above to enter the Sabbath Mode. Press Bake, use the number pads to enter a temperature between

170° F and 550 ° F and press Start. No sound will be given when the keys are pressed. The oven will turn off once the

programmed cook time is expired. Exit the Sabbath Mode

Press Bake and Broil pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. "SF" will appear in the display. Press the

Delay Time pad until "12 Shdn" appears on the display, then press Start. The clock will not be displayed again indicating the oven is out of Sabbath Mode.

Sabbath Mode Power Outage Note

If a power outage occurs while the oven is in Sabbath Mode, the unit will return to Sabbath Mode when power is restored

however the oven will return to the off state even if it was in the middle of a bake cycle when the power outage occurred.

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Oven Racks

Your oven has two rack positions in the upper oven (A, B) and four rack positions in the lower oven (R, 1, 2, 3). 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.

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.

Upper Oven

Lower Oven

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 burner but also from the upper burner 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

Warm mode is designed to keep hot foods hot for up to 3 hours. To use this mode, press the Warm 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 warm for more than

2 hours.

Broiling Modes

Broil is only available in the upper oven. 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 Lo

The Broil Lo mode uses less intense heat from the upper burner 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 (on some models)

Convection Bake Multi is only available in the lower oven. 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 burners, 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 (on some models) Convection Roast is only available in the lower oven.

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 bake burner 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.

Broil Hi

The Broil Hi mode uses intense heat from the upper burner 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.

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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 25° F next time.

Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners

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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