GE QuicksetcIII, Quickset IV, Quicksetc III Series, Quickset IV Series Owner's Manual

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Safety instructions ........ 2-6
Operating Instructions
Clock end Timer ............. 17
Oven ...................... 1!-22
Adjust the Oven Thermostat .... 19
Broiling, Broiling Guide ....... 14
Controls ................... 1i
Lower Oven Drawer ........... 16
Power Outage ......... 12
Sabbath Feature ......... 20
Self-Cleaning .......... 21, 22
Special Features .............. 19
Timed Baking and Roasting 18
Warming Drawer ...... 15
Surface Units .............. 7-10
Care and Cleaning
CoilSurface Units ............ 29
Control Knobs ............ 23
Drip Pans ............. 29
Gloss Cooktop ............. 27, 28
Lift-Off Oven Door ...... 25
Lift-Up Cooktop ........... 29
Light ...................... 26
Oven Heating Elements ...... 26
Racks ............ 26
Removable Lower Oven
Drawer Pan ......... 24
Removable Warming
Drawer Pan ................. 24
Standard-Clean Oven Interior 2/4
Storage Drawer ..... 26
Vent ....... 2/4
Troubleshooting Tips 30-33
Accessories .............. 34
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ,, BackCover
Warrantg ....... 35
Quickset tli and
Quickset IV Models
In Canada contact us at: www.GEAppfiances ca
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # Seria! # You can find them on a label
behind the drawer or behind the lower oven door on the front of the rangeframe
Printed on
Recgcled Paper
49-80567 03-09 JR
IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
WARNING I
Readaft safety instructions before using the product, Failure to follow these instructions mag result in fire,electric shock, serious injury or death
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
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All ranges can tip.
BURNS or other SERIOUS INJURIES can result,
INSTALL and CHECK the
ANTI-TI P bracket following the instructions supplied with the bracket.
Toreduce the nsk of tipping the range, the range must be secured bg apropertg installed anti-tip bracket See
installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install
For Freestanding Ranges:
Tocheck if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer or kick panel and took underneath the range to see that the leveling leg isengaged in the
bracket, On models without a storage drawer or kickpanel, carefully tip the range forward Thebracket should stop the
range within 4 inches, tf it does not, the bracket must be reinstalled If the range is pulled from the watt for"ang reason,
atwags repeat this procedure to verifg the range is properf#
secured bg the anti-tip bracket
Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range wilt not be secured to the antFtip device propertg
For Slide-In Ranges:
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properlg, remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range to seethat the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket
For Drop-ln Ranges: Tocheck if the bracket is installed and engaged propertg,
lower the oven door and gentlg applg medium force at the handle end until movement of the range is detected Continue pressing until the anti-tip bracket is engaged and movement stops,,A small amount of movement is acceptable at the back of the range top, but it should be stable and not tip once the anti-tip bracket is engaged, if it does not, the bracket must be reinstalled
If gou did not receive an anti-tip bracket with gout purchase, coil 1800 626877/4 to receive one at no cost {in Canada, call
1..800,5613344) For installation instructions of the bracket,
visit GEAppliances,,com (inCanada, GEAppliances,ca),
WARNING I IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
TheCafifomJaSafe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of Cafifomia 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 potentiaf exposure to such substances Thefiberglass insulation in self-dean ovens gives off a verg smafl amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning
cgde Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood
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ltt, WARNING IGENERALSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Use this appliance for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's l'4anua[
Be sure gour appliance isproperlg installed and grounded bg a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions
Do not attempt to repair or replace ang part of gour
range unless it is speciflcallg recommended inthis
manual All other servicing should be transferred to a qualified technician
Before performing ang service, unplug the range or disconnect the power supplg at the household distribution panel bg removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker
: Do not leave children alone-children should not
be left alone or unattended inan area where an appliance isin use Theg should never be allowed
to climb, sit or stand on ang part of the appliance
:::::::CAUTION :Do notstoreitemsofinterestto
children above a range or on the backguard of a range-children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriouslg injured
: Use onfg drg pot holders-moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces mag result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulkg cloth in place of pot holders
,: Never use gour appliance for warming or heating
the roam
:i: Do not touch the surface units, the heating
elements or the interior surface of the oven These surfaces mag be hot enough to burn even though theg are dark in color_During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact the surface units, areas nearbg the surface units or ang interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first, Other surfaces
of the appliance may become hot enough to cause
burns Potentiallg hot,surfaces include the cooktop,
areas facing the cooktop, 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
Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or
anywhere in the oven, except as described inthis
manual Hisuse could result in damage to the range and shock or fire hazard
:' Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors, coot<
tops or control panels Doing so mag lead to glass
breakage. Do not cook on a product with broken
glass Shock,fire or cuts mag occur.
:::Cook meat and poultrg thoroughlg-meat to at
least an internal temperature of 160°F and poultrg to at least an internal temperature of 180°F.Cooking to these temperatures usuallg protects against
foodborne illness
WARNING I KEEPFLAMMABLE MATERIALSAWAY FROM
THERANGE.
Do not store or use flammable materials in on 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 toose4itting or hanging garments while using the appliance These garments mag ignite if
theg contact hot surfaces causing severe burns
:::::Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate inor near the range Grease in the oven or on the coot,top mag ignite,
Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumufate on the hood or filter,
IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
i_, WARNING !IN THE EVENTOFA FIRE,TAKETHE FOLLOWING STEPSTOPREVENTTHEFIREFROMSPREADING:
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 bg covering the pan completelg with a weIFfitting lid, cookie sheet
or fiat t_ag Use a multi-purpose drg chemical or foam-tgpe fire extinguisher
iz::If there is a fire in the oven during baking, smother
the fire bg closing the oven door and turning the
oven off or by using a multi-purpose drg chemical
or foam-type fire extinguisher
L: If there isa fire in the oven during selFclean,
turn the oven off and wait for the fire to go out
Do not force the door op_B Introduction of fresh
air at self-clean temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the oven Failure to follow this
instruction mag result in severe burns
l_i,WARNING JCOOKTOP,SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
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Never leave the surface units unattended at medium or high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that mag catch
on fire Never leave oil unattended while frying If allowed
to heat begond its smoking point, oil mag ignite
resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding
cabinets Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to monitor oil temperature
To avoid oil spitlover and fire, use o minimum amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice
Use proper pan size-select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface heating element, The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and mag result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency
i;::Onlg certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service; others mag 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,
: When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn
the fan on
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[AkWARNHNG ] RADIANTCOOKTOPSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
(Somemodels)
Use care when touching the cooktop The glass surface of the cook*topwill retain heat after the controls have been turned off,
Do not cook on a broken cooktop If glass cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spi!lovers mag penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediatelg
Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop can be scratched with items such as knives, sharp
instruments, rings or otherjewelrg, and rivets on clothing
::: Do not place or store items that can melt or catch
fire on the glass cooktop, even when it isnot being used, If the cooktop is inadvertentlg turned on, theg
mag ignite. Heat from the cooktop or oven vent after it is turned off mag cause them to ignite also
Use CERAMABRYTE®ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and CERAMABRYTE®Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop Wait until the cooktop cools and the indicator light goes out before cleaning A wet sponge or cloth on a hot surface can cause steam burns Some
cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to
o hot surface, Note: Sugar spills ore on exception Theg should be scraped off while still hot using an oven mitt and a scraper. Seethe Cleaning the glass
coaktop section for detailed instructions,
Readand follow all instructions and warnings on the cleaning cream label
WARNnNG1COIL COOKTOPSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
(Some models;
Do not immerse or soak the removable surface
units Do not put them in a dishwasher Do not self- clean the surface units in an oven, Doing so mag cause them to fail presenting a burn or fire hazard
:::::Toavoid the possibilitg of a burn or electric shack,
atwags be certain that the controls for atl surface
units are at the OFFposition and a!l coils are coo! before attempting to lift or remove a coil surface unit
L Besure the drip pans are not covered and are in
place. Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring
l,& WARNHNG I OVENSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Stand owag from the range when opening the oven
door, Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or ages ( Keep the oven vent unobstructed ::: Keep the oven free from grease buildup Grease
in the oven mag ignite
::: Place oven racks in desired location while oven
iscool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot,
do not let pot holder contact hot heating element in oven.
Pullthe oven rack to the stopqock 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 use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Foilmag trap or reflect heat leading to a shock or
fire hazard.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer s directions
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
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I_ WARNING SELF-CLEANINGOVENSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
{Some models)
The seff-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn awag food soils in the
oven Follow these instructions for safe operation.
Before operating the self-clean cgcte, remove pans,
shing metal oven racks and other utensils from the oven. Onlg grag porcelaimcoated oven racks mag
be left in the oven Do not use self-clean to clean other parts, such as drip pans or bowls
Before operating the self-clean cgcle, wipe grease and food soils from the oven. Excessiveamount of
grease mog ignite leading to smoke damage to gour home
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If the selFcleoning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supplg Have it serviced bg a qualified technician
Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for o good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move the gasket
Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner'protective coating of ang kind should be used in or around ang part of the oven
!-&WARNING t WARMING DRAWER/LOWEROVEN DRAWER
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSCsomemodefsJ
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The purpose of the warming drawer isto hold hot
cooked foods at serving temperature. Bacteria will grow in food while it isbelow ].40°F Do not put cold food in warming drawer. Do not heat food for more than 2 hours Failure to follow these instructions mag result in foodborne iIIness.
Do not leave paper products, plastics, conned food or combustible materials in the drawer Theg mag ignite
Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface of the drawer These surfaces mag be hot
enough to cause burns,
L Use core when opening the drawer, Open the
drawer o 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 eges
Do not use aluminum foil to line the warming drawer Foil isan excellent heat insulator and
wilt trap heat beneath it. This will upset the performance of the drawer and potentia!lg
cause o fire hazard,
Using the surface units, tonsomemode )
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NG_ FIREHAZARD, Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium
WARNI or high settings Keep flammable items owag from the cooktop Turn off all
...... controls when done cooking Failure to follow these instructions con result in
fire, serious injurg or death
Throughout this manual, features and appearance mug vary from your model
OFF
AtbotllOFFandItl thecontrolclicks inlo positio_¥_Jm_¥l_ sii_h_cli_ki_g
soundsduringcookingindicatingthe controtis maintainingyo_rdeskodstating
Besureyou _.urnthecontrolknobto OFF
whenyoufinishcooking
How to Set Pushthe knob inand turn ineither
directionto thesetting gouwant. Forglass cooktop surfaces:
A HOTCOOKTOPindicator lightwill glow when ong radiant element isturned on.
and will remain on untilthe surface is
cooled toappro×imatetg150°F
Indicator light will: :_.comeonwhentheunit isturnedon or
hotto thetouch,
::;stagonevenafter the unit is turnedoff, ::'glow until the unit is cooledto
approximately!150°F
For coil cooktop surfaces: A surface unit ONindicator light wilt glow
when ong surface unit is on
OFF
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RI_AR
TheWM (warmtsettingIon some models) ontheright REARsurfaceunit keeps olreodgheatedfoodworm until reodgto serve
SMALL _ LARGE
BURNER_ 8UF_NEFI
OFF
On some models
_MAtL LMiGE
BOn.EnOFF_n_e.
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Onsome models
Dual and Triple Surface Units and Control Knobs tonsomemodels)
Thesuffoce unit has 2 or 5 cooking sizes
to select from so _loucan motd_ tt]esize
of the unit to the size of the cookwore gou ore using
BURNER
SIZE 9"
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Modelswilha Td.Rfngsurfaceelement
ontV
Usingthe surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model,
Temperature Limiter on Radiant Glass Cooktops
Evergradiant surface unit has a temperaturetimiter.
Thetemperature lirniter protects thegloss coaktopfrom getting toohot
Thetemperature limiter mag cgclethe unitsoff for atime if,'
::_.thepan bails drg
thepan bottom Jsnotfiat ,::thepan is off-center :::thereis no pan onthe unit
Modelswith a bridgebume_"only
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FnONT BRIDGE
BURNER _ BURNER
F'-."k"
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FRONT
Using the Bridge Burner (onsome models)
Tousethe bridge burner,turn the left-front
controlknob tothe BRIDGEBURNER
settings
Forfull bridge surfaceunit operation,also
turn on the left-rear surfaceunit
Touse onlg the front surface unit, turn the control knob to the FRONT BURNER
settings.
WarmingZone
MED
Using the Warming Zone
WARNaNGI
FOODPOISONHAZARD:Bacteriamay grow in foodat temperaturesbelow140°F
Alwagsstart with hot food.Donot use
warm setting to heat cold food Donot usewarm settingfor more than
2 hours
Failureto follow theseinstructionsmag resultin foodbomeillness
TheWARNINGZONElocatedin the back centerof theglasssurface,willkeephot, cookedfood at servingtemperature
Alwagsstart with hot food Donot useto heatcoldfood. Placinguncookedor cold
foodon the WARNINGZONEcouldresult in foodbomeillness.
Pushandturn thecontrol knob to ong desiredsetting
For best results, all foods on the WARNING
ZONEshould be covered with a lid or
aluminum foil When warming pastries or breeds, the cover' should be vented
to oIIow moisture to escape
Use the lowest setting for breads and pastries Use a medium setting for vegetables, sauces, stews, cream soups,
butter and chocolate. Use the highest setting for soups {liquid} and hot beverages These initial suggested settings are for reference onlg The temperature, tgpe and amount of food, tgpe of pan. and the time held will affect the qualitg of the food
Alwagsusepot holdersor oven mitts when removing food from the WARNINGZONE sincecookwareand plates wil!be hot
NOTE:Thesurfacewarmer willnotglow red likethecookingelements
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Thefollowing information wifl help gou choose cookware which wit! give good performance on glass cooktops,
Home Canning Tips
Besurethecanneriscenteredover the surfaceunit
Makesurethecannerisfiat onthe bottom Topreventburns from steam or heat,
usecautionwhen canning
Userecipesand proceduresfrom reputablesources Theseareavailable
from manufacturers suchas Bali®and
Kerr¢ and the Department of Agriculture ExtensionService
Flat-bottomedcannersare recommended Useof water bath cannerswith rippled bottoms mag extendthe time required
to bring the water to a boil
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::i;:_SURFACE :
i:::_,:, COOK NG
Nevercookdirectly{_nthe glass Alwaysusecookware
Ak,_aysplacethepaninthecenterof thesurfaceunityouarecookingon
For Models With a Radiant Glass Coo_op
Theradiantcooktopfeatures heating units
beneatha smooth glasssurface
NOTE:A slightodorisnormal when
a new cooktop is usedforthefirst time tt is causedb9 theheatingof newports
and insulatingmaterialsand will disappear
in a shorttime
NOTE:Onmodelswith light-coloredglass cooktops,it isnormal forthecookingzones to changecolorwhenhot or coolingdown
Thisistemperer9 and will disappearusthe glasscoolstoroom temperature
Thesurfaceunit will cgcle on and off to
maintain gour seiectedcontrolsetting
issafe to
It surfaplacecehot cookwareon the
glass evenwhen the cooktop
iscool
Evenafterthe surfaceunitsare turned off,
theglasscooktopretainsenough heatto continue cooking Toavoidovercooking,
removepansfrom the surface unitswhen
thefood iscooked,Avoidplacing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled
completelg
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D_AO6IIIO
DO not slide caakware across the cooktop because
itcan scratch the glass-the glass isscratch.resistant
not scratchprao[
Waterstainslmineral deposits) are
removable using the cleaning cream or fulFstrength white vinegar
:::!Useof windowcleanermagleavean
iridescentfilm on the cooktop The
cleaningcreamwillremovethis
discoloration
: Don't storeheavyitemsabovethe
cool<toplf thegdrop onto thecool<top. they cancausedamage
Do not use the surface as a cutting
board
Selecting types of cookware for radiant glass cooktop models.
The following information willhelp you choose cookware which wilt give good performance on g/ass cooktops,
ChBckpansfor flatbottomsbyusing as{raightedge
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavgweight recommended
Goodconductivitg Aluminum residues sometimesappear as scratcheson the coaktop but canbe removedif cleaned
immediatelg Becauseof its low melting
point,thin weight aluminum should not be used
Copper Bottom: recommended
Coppermag leave residueswhich can appear as scratches The residuescan be removed,as long as the cooktop is
cleanedimmediatetg However,do not let these pots baildrg,Overheatedmetal carl
bond to gloss cooktops. Anoverheated copper bottom pot willleave o residue that wil!permanentlg stain the cooktop ifnot removed immediatelg
Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron:
recommended if bottom of pan is coated
Porcelain Enamel on Steel:
not recommended
Heating emptg pans can cause permanent damage to cooktop gloss The enamel can mett and bond to the ceramic cook-top
Glass-ceramic:
not recommended
Poor performance Willscratch the surface
Stoneware:
not recommended
Poor performance lag scratch the
surface
Cast Iron:
not recommended-unless designed
specificallyfor glass cooktops Poor conductivitg and slow to absorb heat
Willscratch the cooktop surface
Panswith roundedcurvedridgedor warpedbottomsarenot recommended
NOTE:Follow al!cookware manufacturer's recommendations when using ang &Ipeof cookware on the ceramiccooktop
Donetplacewet pans
onthe g_asscooktop
Donat usewakswith support
ringsonthe g_assceoktep
Useflat4}ottemedwoks
]. 0 on the gtasscooktop
For Best Results
Place onlg drg pans on the surface elements Do not place lids on the surface elements, particularlg wet lids
Do not usewoks that have support rings Thistgpe of wok will not heat on gloss surface elements
We recommend that gou use onlg a fiat-bottomed wok Theg are available at gour local retail store The bottonq 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 pressurecookers or deep-fat frgers
All cookwore must have flat bottoms and be the correct size
Using the oven controls.
Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model
Quickset IV shown here
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_%ven Controls_ ) t_ _r)Time Controls_
CBake_'l F start'l ,Ki' =n,! _ , ,/1-Kitchene--" "- -!..
T_'mp R_'il _' _ On/Off
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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
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BakeiTemp RecallPad
Touchthispad to selectthe bakefunction
Bake Light
Flasheswhile inedit mode-gou canchange
theoventemperatureatthispoint Glowswhen theovenisin bakemode
Start/On Pad
Hust betouchedtostart angcookingor cleaningfunction
Dispbg
Showsthe time of dag,oventemperature and the times setfor the timer or automatic
ovenoperations,Thedisplagwiil show PrE while preheatingWhen the ovenreachesthe selectedtemperature,theoven control wilI
beepand the displagwillshow theoven temperature
If F-" anda numberor letter flashin the display and theovencontrolsignals,thisindicatesa function errorcode
lfgour oven wasset fora timedovenoperationand apower outageoccurred,theclockandaft
programmed functions must be reset
Thetime of dug wiflflush in the displag when there
hasbeenapower outage Resettheclock If the function errorcodeappearsduring the self-
cleaningcgcle,checkthe ovendoorlatch Thelatch handlemaghavebeenmoved,evenif onlgslightlg. from the latchedposition Nake surethelatch is
moved to the right as far us it will go Touch the Cleur/Off pad.Allow the oven to cool for
one hour.Puttheovenbackintooperation Ifthe function errorcode repeats, disconnect the power to therangeand call for service
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Kitchen Timer On/Off or Timer On/Off Pad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature, Then press + and - pads to adjust time
Timer Light
Flasheswhile inedit mode-gou canchange thesettime at thispoint Glowswhenthe timer
has beenactivated Flashesagainwhen the
time hasrun outuntilthecontrolisreset
Cbck Pad Toset the clock, press this pad twice and then press the + and - pads The time of dog will
flash inthe displag when the oven is first turned on
Start Time Pad (onsome models) Usealong with the Cooking Time or
SelfCleanpadsto set theovento start and stop automaticallg at a time gou set.
Start TimeLight
Flasheswhile inedit mode-gou canchange thestarttimeatthis point Glowswhenthe functionhasbeenactivated
Cooking Time Pad fansome models)
Touchthis padand then touch the + or -
padsto set the amount of time gou want gout foodto cook Theovenwill shutoffwhen
the cookingtime has run out Cooking Time Light
Flasheswhile inedit mode-gou can change thesettimeatthis point Glowswhenthe functionhasbeenactivated Flashesagain whenthe time hasrunout untilthe control isreset
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Using the ovencontrols.
Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
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Automatic Oven Light (on some models) Thislightsangtime the ovenhas been
programmed using the CookingTimeor
Star Timefunctions Oven Light On/Off Pad
Touchthis padto turn the ovenlightonor off,
- Pad Shorttaps to this pad will decreasethe time
or temperature bg smallamounts,Touch and hold the pad to decreasethe time or temperature by largeramounts
Self CJeanLight
Flasheswhile in editrnode-gou can change
the lengthof time forthe self-cleancgdeat this
point Glowswhentheovenisin theself-clean
cgde Afterthe self-deancgde.the light will turn off Unlatchthedoor,
Clear/Off Pad Touchthis padto cance!ALLovenoperations
exceptthe clockand timer.
Broil Hi/Lo Pad
Touchthis padto selectthe broil function
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+ Pad
Shorttapsto this padwill increasethe time or temperature by smallamounts.Touch and hold the pad to increasethe time or
temperatureby larger-amounts Self Clean Pad Touchthis padto selectthe self-cleaning
function Seethe Usingthe self-cleaningoven section
Broil Light
Flashes while in edit mode-gou can switch from Hi to Lo Broil at this point Glows when
the oven isin broil mode
Indicator Lights (on some padsl EDITmode lastsseveralsecondsafterthe last pad pressStart TimeOn/Offand Cooking TimeOn/Offwill betheonb padslit if either oftheseoptionsisselected,[Example:Start Timeisselectedwith Bake-the Start Timepod
willremainlituntiltheclockreachesthe
programmedtime,at which pointit wiltturn
off andtheBake/TampRecallpadlightwill
lightup}
Power Outage ff a flashingtime is in thed_splag,gou have
experiencedapower failure Resettheclock
Toresetthe clock,touch the Clock pad Enterthe
correcttime of dug by touching the + or- pads
Touchthe Start/On pad
Using the oven.
Toavoid possible bums, place
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the racks in the desiredposition before you turn the oven on.
N_rnber of rack positions vary by model
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Before gou begin°.,
Therackshavestop-locks,sothatwhenplaced correctigontheracksupports,thegwillstop be[orecomingcompletelgoutandwillnottilt
Whenplacingandremovingcookware,pull therackoutto thebumpontheracksupport
Toremovearack, pullit towardgou.tiltthe frontendupandpullitout
Toreplace,placetheendof therack(stop- locks}onthesupport,tiltupthefrontandpush
therackin
CAUTION I
Whengouareusingtherackinthelowest positiontA),gouwillneedtousecautionwhen pullingtherackout Werecommendthatyou pulltherackoutseveralinchesendthen.using twopotholders,pulltherackoutbLjholdingthe sidesofit Therackislowand_loucouldbe burnedifyouplace_!ourhandinthemiddleof therackandpullallthewagout Beverycareful nottobum_Iourhandonthedoorwhenusing therackinthelowestposition(AJ
Using the oven.
Toavoid possible burns, place
the racks in the desiredposition before you turn the oven on
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Donotplacefoodsdffectlyontl_eoven
floor
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheatthe oven if the recipeca!lsfor it Preheatingisnecessargfor good resultswhen bakingcokes,cookies,pastries and breads
Thedisplaywillshow "PrE"while preheating
When the oven reaches the seleded temperature. the ovencontrol willbeep and the display will show the oven temperature
Ifbakingfourcakelagersatthe sometime,placetwolayerson rackCandtwolayersonrackE Staggerpansontheracksoone isnotdirectlyabovetheother,
Bakingresultswillbebetterif thefoodis centeredintheovenasmuchaspossible AngelFoodcakeistheexceptionandshould beplacedonthebottomovenrackfposi%nAt
Followpackagedirectiononprepackagedand frozenfoodsforpanplacement.Pansshould nottoucheachotherorthewallsoftheovenIf youneedto usetwo rocks,staggerthepansso oneisnotdirectlyabovetheother,Leave approximatelylYi' betweenpansandfrom thefront,backandsidesofovenwail
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
TouchtheBake
[]
pad
[_ Touchthe+ or- padsuntilthedesired
temperatureisdisplayed
I_] TouchtheStart/Onpad
TheovenwillstartautomaticallgThedisplag
I wiIIshowPrEwhilepreheatingWhentheoven
reachestheselectedtemperature,theoven controlwiltbeepseveraltimesandthedisplay willshowtheoventemperature
Tochangetheoventemperaturedu#ngBAKE cgde,touchtheBakepadandthenthe+or-
padstogetthenewtemperature
[_ Checkfoodfordonenessat minimumtime
onrecipeCooklongerif necessary
I_ TouchtheClear/Offpadwhenbakingis
finishedandthenremovethefoodfrom theoven
Aluminum Foil
Donotusealuminumfailanthebottomoftheoven,
Neverentirelycoverarackwithaluminumfoil
Thiswilldisturbtheheatcirculationandresultin
poorbaking
Asmallersheetoffoifmaybeusedto catch aspi!!overbyplacingitonolowerrackseveral inchesbelowthefood
The type of margarine will affect baking performance!
Most recipes for baking have been developed using high-fat products such as butter or margarine [80%fadIfyou decrease the fat. the recipe mug not give the same results as with a higher-fat product
Recipefailurecan resultif cakes,pies,pastries,cookiesor candiesaremade with low-fat spreads Thelower thefat contentof a spreadproduct, themore noticeablethesedifferencesbecome
Federalstandardsrequireproductslabeledmargarine"to containatleast80%fat by,weightLow-fatspreads,on the otherhand. containlessfat andmorewater Thehighmoisturecontentof thesespreadsaffectsthetextureand flavorof bakedgoods For
bestresultswithyouroldfavoriterecipes,usemargarine,butteror stickspreadscontainingat least70%vegetableoil !3
Usingtheoven.
Door Positioning During Broiling:
Formodels JSS28 and JDS28:
Foral_othermodels:
Leave the door opento the broil stop position Tile door stays open by itself, yet the propertemperature is maintained
in tile oven
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
UseLoBroil to cookfoods such as poultrg or thick cuts of meet thoroughly without
overbrowning them
[Z] Placethe food on a broilergrid in o
broilerpan designedfor broiling,
[_ Followsuggested rock positionsinthe
BroilingGuide
[] Touchthe Broil Hi/Lo podoncefor
HiBroil.
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Tochangeto LoBroil, touch the Broil
Hi/Lo pad again
Touchthe Start pad Whenbroiling isfinished,touch the
Clear/Off pod
Thesize weight, thickness. starting temperature and your preference
of doneness will affect broiling times This guide is
based on meats at refrigerator temperature
t The U S Department of
Agriculture says "Rare beer is papuiatt but you should know
that cooking it to only ]40°F
means same food poisoning organisms meg survive" lSource
Safe Food Beak Your Kitchen
Guide, USDA Ray,June 1985j
Broiling Guide
Preheatthe broiler for 2minutes to improveperformance
Food Beet
Cldcken
Donelless
Rarefl40"F)
Medium (160°F)
WellDone(I70°F)
Type or
Thickness
Steaks
1" thick
Steaks-
3/4,"to1" thick
Back Position*
'EorF(foodshouldbe1"
to3" frombroilelemenl)
E(foodshoutdbe3"
to4" frombroilelement)
Comments ] Steakslessthant" thic
aredifficult to cook rare Theycookthrough beforebrowning
Topreventcurlingo_
.......................... meat slashfatat 1"
Steaks-
3/4" to1" thick
orGroundBeefPatties
8roast.boneless
Breast bone-in
OorE(foodshouldbe3" intervals
to5" frombroilelement)
C(foodshouldbe8" Broilskin-side,down
to 9" from_roilelement} first
C(foodshouldbe7'
to8" frombroiIelement)
FishFi,ots .................. VZ"toi"thiik 'O0iE(foodsho.ldbe3" Han,_ea"dt.rove_
to6" frombroilelement) carefully
Pork Chops Well Done(170°F) "3/4"ihick........... g (foodshoutdbe6" : Topro'ventcurlingof.........
to7" frombroi!element) meat slashfatat f"
intervals.
*Userack positionA for the smaIier2-rock positionoven ff _lourrangeis connectedto 208 volts,ratesteaksmay be broiledb_lpreheatingthebroiler
andpositioningthe ovenrack oneposition higher
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Using the warming drawer. [onsome models)
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o Alwogs start with hot food Do not use worm settings to heat cold food ° Do not worm food for more then 2 hours
Failure to follow these instructions mag result in foodborne illness
The worming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature Alwogs start with hot food Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or drg cereal.
WARMINGDRAWER
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When Using the Warming Drawer
Pushand turn the control knob to ong i:::Allfoodsplacedinthewarmingdrawer desiredsetting shouldbecoveredwitho lidor aluminum
Thewa[mingdrawerwillkeephot.cooked foil.Whenwormingpastriesorbreads,the foodswarm covershouldbeventedto allow moisture
Donot linethewarming draweror panwith toescape
aluminumfoil. Foilisanexcellentheat ::::Foodshouldbekepthotin itscooking
insulator and will trap heat beneath it,. This
will upset the performance of the drawer
and could damage the interior finish Allow approximately 25 minutes for the
warming drawer to preheat,
: Do not put liquid or water in the warming
drawer.
containerortransferredto a heat-safe servingdish
NOTE:Plasticcontainersorplasticwrapwill meltifindirectcontactwith thedrawer,pan ora hotutensil,t4eltedplasticmognatbe removableandisnatcoveredundergour warrantg
:; Removeservingspoons,etc, before
placingcontainersinwarmingdrawer.
Temperature Selection Chart
Tokeepseveraldifferentfoodshot,setthe controltothefoodneedingthehighestsetting
: Thetemperature,tgpeandamountoffood,
andthetimeheldwi!taffectthequalitgof thefood
: Repeatedopeningofthe drawerallows
the hotairto escapeandthefoodtocool With largeloadsitmagbe necessargto
useahigherwarmingdrawersettingand coversomeofthecookedfooditems
Donot useplastic containersor plasticwrap
FoodType ControlSetting Casserole MED
Chili HI Pizza MED Potatoes,baked HI
TortillaChips LO Waffles LO
To Crisp Stale items
....:::Hocefoodinlow-sideddishesorpans
Preheaton LOsetting
::',Checkcrispnessoffer t45minutesAddtime
asneeded
To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates
tO,CAUTiONj
Disheswill behot Usepot holdersor miffs
when removing hot dishes
Towarm servingbowlsandplates, set the
controlonLO
Useonlgheat-safedishes tf gouwontto heatfinechino,pleasecheck
with the manufacturerofthedishesfor theirmaximumheattolerance
Youmagwarm emptgservingdishes whilepreheatingthedrawer.
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Using the lower oven drawer, consomemodetsJ
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The lower oven drawer may be used to bake foods using the same times and temperatures as a standard oven Foods ideal for baking in the lower oven drawer indude pizza, frozen foods, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and mang
desserts
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3_1 . 350 . 4_
Pushinandturnthelowerovendrawer knobtoanydesiredsetting
To Use the Lower Oven Drawer [Z] Pushinand turn the lower oven
drawerknobto angdesiredsetting
[] Allowthe lowerovendrawerto
preheat
:: TheONsignallightislocatedabovethe
knoband glowswhen the knob is in the ONposition It remainsONuntiltheknob ismovedto theOFFposition
The"Heating_signallightislocatedbelow theknoband glowswhen theheating elementsareactive Preheatiscomplete afterthe "Heating"signalhas turned off
for the firsttime after the knob is turned
on
NOTES:
Always use the included drawer rock
when using the lower oven drawer
i:i Thelowerovendrawer cannotbe used
during o self-dean cgcte of the upper
oven
(::::::Donot put food foilor cookwore directly
on the bottom of the lower oven drawer. Always use the included drawer reck
!5::
tf foods require o cover, use only foil or lidsable to withstand baking temperatures Donot use plastic
Maximumheightoffoodsthat cartbe bakedin thelower oven drawer is 3¥z"
Do not put liquid or water in the lower oven drawer
':,::::Neverpbce pbstics, paper:canned foods
orcombustiblematerial intheloweroven
drawer
Thelower oven drawer useslessenerggthan the upper oven
Allowthe followingappro×imatetimes for'preheating:
Desired Lower Preheat Oven Temperature Time
WARM 10 minutes 350°F 15 minutes 425°F 25 minutes
When Using the Lower Oven Drawer Warm Setting
The WARN SETTINGof the lower oven
drawer can be used to keep hot cooked
foods at serving temperatures Alwags start with hot food Do not use the WARM SETTINGto heat cold food other than
crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal
Pushin and turn the control knobto theworm setting,
NOTE:The beginning temperature of the food the amount of food, the type of food, the container end the amount oftime the food is in the drawer willaffect the quatit!j end ending temperature ofthe food
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Using the clock and timer.
Not all features are on all models
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Makesure1h8clockisso[to the_otrect timeofday
To SettheClock
Theclockmust beset to the correcttime of day for theautomatic oventiming functions to work properly Thetime of day cannot bechanged during a delayed
cooking or o delayed self-cleaningcgcle [Z] Touchthe Clockpad twice
[_ Touchthe + or- pads
Ifthe + or - pods are nottouched within one minute after you touch the Clockpad, the displayrevertsto theoriginal setting If
this happens,touch the Clock pad twice and reenter the time of day
[_ Touchthe Start/On pad until the time
of day showsin the display This entersthe time and starts the clock
Tocheckthetime of dog when thedisplay isshowingotherinformation,simplytouch theClockpod Thetimeof dayshows until anotherpad istouched
To Turn Off the Clock Displag
If gou hoveseveralclocksin gour kitchen.
goumay wishto turnoff thetime of day
clockdisplayon your range
Ffl
TouchtheClockpad once to turn off the time of dog display Although
youwill notbe able to seeiL the clock
maintainsthe correcttime of day
[] Touchthe Clockpod twice to reca!l
theclockdisplag
r tchJ '
t.2imer__)
OnlOff
The timer is a minule timer only
]he Clear/Ol! pad does not affect the
timer
To Set the Timer
Thetimerdoesnot controloven operations Themaximumsettingon the timer is 9 hours and59 minutes
[Z] Touchthe Kitchen Timer On/Off pod [_ Touchthe + or - padsuntil the
amount of time you wont shows in thedisplay The maximum time that con beenteredin minutes is 59 Timesmore then 59 minutesshould be changed to hours end minutes
lf gau makea mistake,touch the Kitchen
Timer On/Off pad and beginagain
[]
[]
TouchtheStart/On pod Thetime will
startcounting down, although the displaydoesnot changeuntilone minute has passed
Whenthe timer reaches:00, the
controlwill beep2;timesfollowed by
one beepeverg 6 secondsuntilthe
Kitchen TimerOnlOffpad is touched
To Reset the Timer
If the displayis stillshowingthe time remaining,gou meg change it bg touching the Kitchen TimerOn/Offpod, then touching the + or - pads until the time you wont appears inthe display
ifthe remainingtime is not in the displag
(clock,start time or cookingtime arein the displag),recallthe remainingtime by touching the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad
and then touching the+ or - pads to enter the newtime gouwant
To Cancel the Timer
Touchthe Kitchen Timer On/Off padtwice 17
using the timed baking and roasting features,consomemodefst
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Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking The latch is used for self-cleaning onfg NOTE: Foods that spoil easilg-such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultrg and pork-should not be allowed to sit
for more than 2 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure that the oven/ight is off because heat from the bulb wilt speed harmful bacteria growth
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Theovenwilt turn on immediatelyand cook
fora selectedlengthof time At theend of thecookingtime,the ovenwill turnoff automaticallg
[Z] TouchtheBakepad [] Touchthe+ or- padsto setthe
oventemperature
[_] Touchthe Cooking Time pad
NOTE:If your reciperequirespreheating, you may needto add additionaltime to the lengthofthe cooking time
[_ Touchthe+ or - padsto set the
bakingtime
Thecookingtime that gou enteredwill be dispJoged(Ifgou selectCookingTimefirst and then adjustthe BakeTemperature,the oventemperaturewill be displayed
instead)
1_ Touchthe Start/On pad
Thedisplagshows either the oven temperature that gou set or the cooking time countdown (Thedisplaystartswith PrEifshowing the oven temperature }
Theovenwilt continue to cookfor the programmed amount of time.then turn off automatically
I-_ Touchthe ClearlOff pod to cancelif
necessary
Removethefood from theoven Remember. eventhough the ovenshutsoff automoticallg,foodscontinuecookingafter
controlsoreoff
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How to Set a Delaged Start and Automatic Stop
Theoven willturn on at the time of day gou set. cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automotico!fg
Hake sure the clock showsthe correct time of dag
[Z] TouchtheBake pad
[_ Touch the + or - pads to set the
oven temperature
[_ Touchthe Cooking Time pad [_ Touchthe + or - padsto set the
desiredlength of cookingtime
_-] Touchthe Start Time pad [_ Touchthe + or - padsto setthe time of
day you want the oven to turn on and
start cooking.
[Z] Touchthe Start/On pod
NOTE:If youwould liketo check the times
gouhaveset,touch the Start Time padto checkthe start time gou have setor touch the CookingTime padto checkthe length of cookingtime gou haveset
Whenthe oventurns on at the time of day gou have seL the displagwill show PrEuntil
it reachesthe selectedtemperature thenit willdisplay the oven temperature
Atthe endof cooking time, the oven willturn off and theend-of-cycle tone willsound
[_ Touchthe Clear/Off pad to cancel
if necessarg
Removethe food from theoven Remember eventhough the oven shutsoff automatically,foodscontinuecookingafter controlsare off
NOTE:An attentiontone will soundif gou are usingtimed bakingand do not touch the Start/On pad
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Special features of your oven control.
GEAppliancesocom
Yournew touch pad control has additiona! features that you mag choose to use The following are the features and how you may activate them
The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day They remain inthe
control's memory until the steps are repeated, When the display shows your choice, touch the Start/On pad The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure
NOTE: The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features, but theg are addressed separately in the following sections
22 Hour Shutoff
With this feature, should you forget and leave the oven on,the control will
automatically turn offthe oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broilfunction
If gou wishto turn OFFthis feature,follow the stepsbelow
[] Touchthe Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads
at thesame time until thedisplag showsSF,
[_] Touchthe Clock pad The displatjwill
show ON 112hourshutoff) Touchthe
Clockpad repeatedly until the displag
showsOFF(noshutoffi,
[_ Touch the Star_JOn pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control set in this special features mode
Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself!
You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it repbced Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cotd_you can adjust
the thermostat yourself
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocerg stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven,
These thermometers may varg 20-40 degrees,
NOTE: This adJustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure
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To Adjust the Thermostat
Touchthe Bakeand Broi! Hi/to pods at the sametime untilthe displag showsSE
TouchtheBake pad A two-digit numbershowsin the displag
Theoven temperature can be adjustedup to (+)35°Fhotter or F)35°Fcooler.Touchthe + pad to increasethe temperaturein l-degree
increments
Touch the - pad to decrease the temperature in 1-degree increments
[_ When gou have made the
adjustment, touch the Start/On pad to go back to the time of dog displag Usegout ovenas gou would normaIlg
NOTE:ThisadJustmentwill notaffect the broifingor self-cleaningtemperaturesIt will
be retained in memorg after a power failure
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":-usingthe Sabbath Feature. (onsomemodels)
(Designedfor use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays]
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TheSabbathfeaturecanbeusedforbaking/roastingonly tt cannotbeusedforbroiling,self<leaningorDelayStartcooking
NOTE:The oven lightcomesan automatically {on some models) when the door isopenedandgoesoffwhen thedoorisclosedThe
bulb may beremoved Seethe Oven LightReplacement section Onmodels with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on
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When the display shows 13 the oven is set in Sabbath When the display shews Z.-)C the oven is baking/roasting
How to Set Sabbath Feature far Regular Baking/Roasting
NOTE:Tounderstandhowtheovencontrolworks
practiceusingregularbaking(non-SabbathJbefore
enteringSabbathmode t,,/akesuretheclackshowsthecorrecttimeofclawand
theovenisoff
[Z] Touchandholdbath the Bakeand BroilHi/Lo
pads,at thesame time untilthe displaysho,_ SF..
[_ Tapthe clock pad until SAbappears
in the display
[_ ]'ouch the Start/On pad and Dwill
appear inthe display
TouchtheBake pad No signalwill
begiven
[_-] The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350 °Top the + or - pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25° increments The temperature can be set between 175:and 550_'No signal or temperature will be given
_] TouchtheStart/Onpad [Z] Afterorandomdelayperiodofapproximately
30secondsto i minute,D C willappear' inthedisplayindicatingthat theovenis baking!roastingIfD C doesn'tappear inthedispIaystartagainat Stepa
Toadjusttheoventemperaturetouchthe Bakepadandtapthe+ or- padsto increase ordecreasethetemperaturein25°increments TouchtheStart/Onpad
NOTE:TheClear/OffendCookingTimepadsare activeduringtheSabbathfeature
Tamp B eel:Ill Hi/Le
f--?to_-"" I
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okiql
|.._TimeJ
Whenthedisplayshows11)theovenis setinSabbathWhenthedisplayshows
11)C theovenisbakinrjiroasting
How to Set ,Sabbath Feature for Timed Baking/Roasting-Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
NOTE:Tounderstandhowtheovencontrolworks. practkeusingregular(non-Sabbath]ImmediateStart andAutomaticStopbeforeenteringtheSabbathmode
Makesuretheclockshowsthecorrectt_meofdayand theovenisoff
[_[] TouchandholdboththeBakeandBroilH_/Lo
pads,at thesametime.unti!thedispOLJshowsSF
['_ TaptheClockpaduntilSAbappears
inthedisplay
r-J1 TouchtheStart/OnpodendD will
appearinthedisplay [_ TouchtheCookingTimepad [_ Touchthe+or- padstosetthedesiredlength
ofcookingtimebetweenI minuteand9hours and59 minutesThecookingtimethatyou
enteredwillbedisplayed
_ TouchtheStart/On pad
Z] TouchtheBakepadNosignalwillbegiven,
Thepresetstartingtemperaturewill automaticallybesetto350°Topthe+ or - padsto increaseor decreasethe temperaturein25_incrementsTi_e
temperaturecanbesetbetween175°and 550°Nosignalor_.emperaturewillbegiven.
TouchtheStart/Onpad
After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, D C will appear in thedisplay indicating that the oven is baking!roosting lid C doesn't appear in thedisplay start again at Step 7
Toadjust theoven temperature, touch the Bakepod and tap the + or- pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25° increments
Touch the Start/On pad
When cookingis finished,thedisplay willchange from D C toD indicatingthat the ovenhas turned OFFbut isstill set in Sabbath Removethe cookedfood
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How to Exit the Sabbath Feature
[Z] TouchtheClear/Offpad
Iftheoveniscooking,waitforarandomdelay periodofapproximately30secondsto i minute
untilonlyD isinthedisplay
TouchandholdboththeBakeandBroilHi/to pads,at thesametime.untilthedisplayshowsSF
[]Top theClockpaduntilONorOFFappearsinthe
display,ONindicatesthattheovenwillautomatically
turnoffafter12hours.OFFindicatesthattheovenwilt notautamatkaIIgturnoffSeetheSperJalFeatures
see'donforanexplanationof the12-HourShutoff
f_ture
_ Touchthe Start!On pad
NOTE,.IfopoweroutageocoJffedwh#etheovenwasin Sobba_ theovenwitlautomaticatigturnoffand stagoff
_,enwhen thepowerretums.Theovencontrdmustbereset
Usingtheself-cleaning oven.Ionsomemo efsj GEAppliances.com
r WARNING l IRE,AZAR :Wipe reoseandheavy soilfromoven before self-cfeaning
I Failure to do so may result in an oven fire
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If your range has this control pad, it has a self-cleaning oven.
Follow these instructions. If not,refertothePorcelainOvenCleaningsectionbr ovencleaninginstrudions
Wipeupheavysoilontimovenbottom
Before a Clean Cycle
Werecommendventing your kitchen with an openwindow or usinga ventilationfan or hoodduring the first self-cleancycle
Removebroilerpan. broilergrid,all cookwareand any aluminum foi! from theoven
NOTE:
'_::If your oven is equippedwith shiny,
silver-coloredovenracks,we recommendto removethem before
you beginthe self-cleancycle They may remain in theovenduring the self- cleancycle,but they will darken,lose
theirlusterand become hard to slide If gout ovenis equippedwith gray
porcelain-coatedoven racks,they may beleft in theoven during the
self-cleancycle
Soilon the front frame of the range and
outsidethe gasket on the door will need to be cleaned bg hand Clean these areas with hot water, soap-filled or plastic scouring pads or cleansers such as Soft Scrub'_ Rinsewell with clean water and drg
Donot cleanthe gasket Thefiberglass material of the oven door gasketcannot withstand abrasion ttisessentialfor the gasketto remainintact If you notice it becomingworn or flayed replaceit
Hakesurethe ovenlightbulb cover isin placeand theovenlight isoff
IMPORTANT:The health of somebirds isextremely sensitiveto the fumes given
off duringthe self<leaning cgde of any range Movebirdsto another well- ventilatedroom
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L.€leanJ
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Followthedirectionsinthe BeforeaClean
Cyclesection
Latchthe doo[
NOTE:Neverforce thelatch If the oven is too hot, gouwill not beable to slidethe
latch Allow the oven to cool [_ TouchtheSelfClean pad
[_ Touchthe + or - padsuntilthe
desiredCleanTimeisdisplayed.
TheCleonT_meisnormally 4 hours end
20 minutes Youconchange the Clean
Timetoany time between3 and 5 hours,
dependingon the amount ofsoil in your
oven [_ Touchthe Start/On pad
Theself-cleancgclewill automaticallg
beginafter Clean is displaged andthe time countdown appears inthe displag
while theovenisself-cleaning gou can touch the Clockpad to displag the time ofdag.Toreturn to the clean countdown. touch the Self Clean pad
The oven shuts off automaticallg when the
clean cgcle is complete, end 0:00 will flash in the displag
[_ Slidethelatch handleto theleft asfar
as itwill go and open the door.
NOTE:Never force the latch handle Forcing the handle wit! damage the door lock mechanism
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Using the self-cleaning oven. Ior,somemo eIsj
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How to Detag the Start of Cleaning
Hakesurethe clockshowsthe correcttime ofday
l_ Latch the door: [] Touchthe Self Clean pad,
l_ Usingthe+ or - pads,enter the
desiredclean time
[]
Touchthe ,StartTime pad The
earlieststart time you can setwill appear in thedisplay
[] Usingthe + or- pads,enter thetime
ofday you want theclean cycleto
start
[] Touchthe Start/On pod
_'onsomemodels)
Thedisplay will show the start time It wil! not be possibleto unlatchthe oven door until the temperature drops below the
locktemperature
Theovenshutsoff automatically when the clean cycle iscomplete, and0:00will flash in the display
To ,Stop a Clean Cycle
Touchthe Clear/Off pad Wait until the ovenhas cooled below the
lockingtemperature to unlatch thedoor:
Youwill notbe able to openthe doorright
away unlessthe ovenhas cooled below the lockingtemperature
After a Clean Cycle
Youmay notice some white ash inthe oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after
the oven cools Ifwhite spots remain, remove them with
a soap-filled steel wool pad and _inse thoroughly with a vinegar and water
mixture
Thesedepositsare usuallya salt residue
that cannot be removedby theclean cycle.
Ifthe ovenisnot cleanafter one clean cycle repeatthecycle
Youcannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the doo_ to be unlatched
Whilethe oven isself-cleaning you can pressthe Clockpad to displaythe
time ofday Toreturn tothe clean
countdown, pressthe SelfCleanpad
:,:,Applya small amount ofvegetableoil
toa paper towel andwipe the edgesof theovenracks with the paper towel,Do not spraywith Pameorotherlubricant
sprays
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Care and cleaning of the range. GEAppliances.com
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Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning ang part of the range
j jlfgourrangeisremovedforcteaningservicingor
,&WARNING anyreason,Oesuretheanti-tipdevic isre ngo ed
properly when therange is replaced Fa&Jreto take thisprecaution could result in
tipping of the range and cause injurg
How to Remove Protective Shipping
Carefulb graspocornerofthe protective shippingfilmwithyourfingersandslowlypeel itfromtheappliancesurfaceDonotuseong sharpitemstoremovethefilm Removeallof thefilmbeforeusingtheapplianceforthefirst time
Film and Packaging Tape
Toensurenodamageisdanetothefinishof theproduct,thesafestwagto removethe adhesivefrompackagingtapeonnew appliancesisonapplicationofa household liquiddishwashingdetergentApptgwitha soft
clothandallowtosoak NOTE:Theadhesivemustberemovedfromo//
parts Itcannotbe removedifitisbakedon
Control Knobs Thecontrolknobsmagberemovedforeasier
cleaning
HakesuretheknobsareintheOFFpositions andpullthemstraightoffthestemsfor cleaning
Theknobscanbecleanedinadishwasheror thegmagalsobewashedwithsoapandwater,
Hakesuretheinsideoftheknobsaredrg
beforereplacing
Replacetheknobs,intheOFFpositionto
ensureproperplacement
Control Panel
It'sagoodideatowipethecontrolpaneloffer eachuseoftheovenUseadampclothto cleanorrinseForcleaning,usemildsoapand
waterora 50/50sobtionofvinegarandwater,
Forrinsing,usecleanwater,Polishdr_jwitho
softcloth
Do not use abrasive cleansers,strong liquid cleaners,plasticscouring padsor ovencleaners
on the control panel-theg will damage the finish
Painted Surfaces Paintedsurfacesincludethesidesoftherange
andthedoor,topofcontrolpanelandthe drawerfront Cleanthesewithsoapandwater ora vinegarandwatersolution
Donotusecommercialovencleaners,cleaning powders,steelwoolorharshabrasivesonang pointedsurface
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Donat usea steel woo! pad; it will
scratch the surface,
Tocleanthe stainlessstee{surface,use warm,sudsgwater oro stainlesssteel cleaneror polish Alwagswipe the surface in the directionof the grain Followthe cleanerinstructionsfor cleaning the
stainlesssteelsurface
Toinquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the location of a dealer nearest gou. please colt
our toll-free number:
National Parts Center ,L800o6262002 GEAppliances, com
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop tonsome models)
Theporcelainenamel finish issturdg but
breakableif misused Thisfinishisacid-
resistant.However,angacidic foodsspilled (suchas fruitjuices,tomato or vinegar} shouldnot be permitted to remain onthe
finish
Ifacidsspillon thecooktop while it is hot, usea drg papertowel or cloth to wipe it up
rightawag When the surface has cooled, washwith soapand water.Rinsewell
Forother spillssuch asfat spatterings. washwith soapand water or cleansing powdersafter the surface has cooled Rinsewell Polishwith a drLJcloth
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Porcelain Oven Interior (on standard-dean models)
with propercare,the porcelainenamel
finishon the insideof theoven-top, bottom, sides,back and insideof the door-
will stag new-lookingfor gears.
Lettheovencool beforecleaning We recommendthat gouwear rubbergloves
when cleaningthe oven Soapand water will normaIIgdothejob
Heavespatteringor spilloversmag require cleaningwith a mildabrasivecleaner.Soap- filledscouringpads may also be used
Do not allow food spillswith a high sugar or add content (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruitjuices orpie filling)to remain on the
surface Theymag causeo dull spoteven after cleaning
Householdammoniamag makethe deaningjob easier.Place1/2cup ina shallowgtassor pattergcontainerin acold ovenovernight TheammoniafumeswiEl helploosenthe burned-ongreaseandfood
If necessarg,gou mag usean ovencleaner Followthe packagedirections,
Do not spray oven cleaner on the electncat controls and switches because it
could cause o short circuit and result in sparking or fire
Do not allow a film from the deoner to build up on the temperature sensor-it could cause the oven to heat improperlg ffbe sensor is located at the top of the
oven) Carefullg wipe the sensor clean after each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the sensor as a change in its position could affect how the oven bakes
Do not spray any oven cleaner on the
oven door, handles or any exterior surface of the oven, cabinets orpainted surfaces The cleaner can damage these
surfaces
Removable Warming/Lower Oven Drawer Pan Ion some models)
NOTE:For models with an electric warming drawer or lower oven drawer,
before performing ang adjustments, cleaning or service, disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel bg removing the fuse or switching off the
circuit breaker, Make sure the drawer heating element is coot
NOTE:Allow drawer to cool before removtngpan
Thedrawer hasa removable panfor ease cleaning Cleanwith hot. soapg water and a spongeor dish towel Drg with a clean cloth Replacethe panin
the lowerovendrawer
Neverplace,useor self-clean the lower
oven drawer pan inthe upper oven(on some models}
NOTE:Wipespillsprampttg after eachuse
Radiantglassmodels:
Coilcooktopmodels:
Oven Vent on Radiant Glass or Coil Cooktops
Onglasscooktopmodels,theoven ventis
locatedbehindtheright-rearsurface unit
Oncoilcooktopmodelstheovenisvented throughanopeningundertheright-rearsurface unit
Itisnormal for steamb come out of the vent, andmoisture mag collectunderneath it when
the oven is in use
Theventisimportantforproperaircirculation Neverblockti]isvent
Thisareacouldbecomehotduringovenuse
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Thegasketis designedwith a gapat the bottom 1oal]o,,vlo_propera}rdrculalien
Do not rubo_cleanthe door gasket--it has an extremelyIow resistancetoabrasion
If you not;_etim gaske!bocomFngworn. flayed #rdamagedin coy way or if il has becomedisplacedon thedoe; youshould havei_replaced
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Cleaning the Oven Door Tocleantheinsideof thedoor: Toclean the outside of the door:
Onself-deanmodels:
Becausethe area insidethe gasket is cleanedduring the self-cleoncycle. you do not needto cleanthisbg hand,
"[heareaoutsidethegasketandthedoor
linercanbecleanedwithasoap-filled orplasticscouringpad hotwaterand detergentRinsewellwithavinegar andwatersolution
Onstandard-cleanmodels: : SoapandwaterwillnormallyworkHeavy
spatteringorspil!oversmayrequirecleaning
witho mildabrasivecleaner.Soap-filled
scouringpodsmayalsobeused
SeealsoPorcelainOvenInteriorsection
?:Usesoapandwaterto thoroughlycleonthe
top,sidesandfrontoftheovendoor,Rinse wellYoumayalsouseaglosscleanerto cleantheglossontheoutsideof thedoor,Do
notletwaterdripintotheventopenings Ifanystainonthedoorventtrimis
persistent,useasoftabrasivecleanerand
o sponge-scrubberforbestresults Spillageofmarinades,fruitjuices,tomato
saucesandbastingmaterialscontaining acidsmaycausediscolorationandshould
bewipedupimmediatelyWhensurfaceis
coot,cleanandrinse
::/Do not use ovencleaners,cleaningpowders
or harshabrasiveson the outside of the door.
Io_k
PuI _ngelocksdowntounlock
Remove| goeitiaf_
Lift-Off Oven Door
Thedoor is verg heavg. Becareful when
removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the door bgthe handle Toremove the door:
[71 Fullyopenthedoo_
Pu_lthehingelocksdowntowardthedoor frame,to the unlockedpositionAtool, suchasosmaIlflat-bladescrewdriver,
mayberequired
[_] Firmlygraspbothsidesofthedooratthe
top
[_ Closedoorto thedoorremovalposition,
whichishalfwaybetweenthebroiJstop positionandfu!lgclosed
[_ Liftdoorupandoutunti!thehingearmis
clearoftheslot
Toreplacethedoor:
[Z] Firmkjgraspbothsidesofthedoorat
thetop
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Withthe Bolmm Hingearm someangleas slot [
theremoval position,seatthe
indentationofthe hingearmintothe
bottomedgeof the hingeslatThenotchinthehingearm mustbefullyseatedintothebottomof
theslot
Fullyopen the door,If the doorwill not fully open. theindentation is not seated correctly inthe bottom edge of the slot
[_ Pushthe hinge locks upagainst thefront
frame of the ovencavity to the locked position
lock
Hinge
arm
Poshhingelacksupm lo_:k
Closetheovendoor.
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Care andcleaning of the range.
Oven Racks
Aflovenracksmag be cleanedbg hand with an abrasivecleaneror steelwool
After cleaning,rinsethe rackswith clean water and drg with a cleancloth Grog
porcelain-coatedoven racks mag remain
inthe ovenduring the selficleaning cgcle without beingdamaged.Theshing,sider- coloredovenracks mag remain inthe oven during the self-cleaningcgde, but theg will losetheir-Iusterand becomehard to slide
It will be necessargto greaseall oven rack sideedgeswith a light coating ofvegetable
oilafter cleaningthem bg hand or inthe oven Thiswill helpmaintain the ease of slidingthe racksin andout of the oven
,Storage Drawer Removal
Toremove the drawer:
[Z] Pullthedrawer outuntilit stops, [] Liftthe front of thedrawer untilthe
stopsclearthe guides
r3] Removethe drawer.
Toreplace the drawer: [Z] Placethe drawer rails on the guides,
[_ Pushthedrawer backuntil it stops E_ Liftthe front ofthe drawerand push
backuntilthe stopsclearthe guides
[] Lower-thefront ofthe drawer and
pushback until it closes
Wire cover holder
Oven Light Replacement
wAR. .G1
.SHOCKOR BURNHAZARD:Before
repteong oven light bulb, unplug the range or disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Failure to do so mag
resultin electricshockor bum,
Besureto letthe light cover and bulb cool
completelg
To remove the cover:
[Z] Holda hand underthe coverso it
doesn'tfail when releasedWith
fingersofthe samehand.firmly push
back the wire cover holder.Liftoffthe
COVer.
Donot removean_lscrewstoremovethe
COVer,
Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb
Toreplace the coven
[]
Placeit into groove of the light receptacle Pullwire forward to the centerof the coveruntil itsnaps into place
[_ Connectelectricalpower to the range.
Oven Heating Elements Donot cleanthe bake elementor thebroil
element Ang soilwill burnoff when the elementsoreheated
Tocleanthe oven floor,gentlg lift the bake element lif element isabove oven floorl Cleanw th warm soapg water,
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Cleaning the glass cooktop, tonsomemfde s)
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Clean your cool(top after
each spill° Use CERAMA BRYTE_ Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner_
Normal Dailg Use Cleaning
ONLVuse CERAHA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the glasscooktop
Other creams may not be as effective
Tomaintain and protect thesurface of
your glasscooktop,follow thesesteps:
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Before using the cooktop for the
first time, clean it with CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner. This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier
[] Daily use ofCERAHA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner will help keep the
cooktop looking new
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Shake the cleaning cream welt Apply o few drops of CERAMABR'FTE_ Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner directly to
the cooktop,
Usea papertowel or CERAMA BRYTE'_CleaningPadfor Ceramic Cooktopstocleanthe entire cooktop surface
[] Usea dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning residue No need to rinse
NOTE: It is very important that you DO
NOT heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughlg
Usea CERAMABRYT_:_ CleaningPadfor CeramicCooktops
Burned-On Residue NOTE:DAMAGEto your glass surface
may occur if you usescrub pads other than those recommended
[Z] Allow the cooktop to cool [_ Spread a few drops of CERAHA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on
the entire burned residue area
Using the included CERAtfABRYTE® CleaningPadfor CeramicCool<tops, rub the residue area,applying pressure as needed
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ifany residue remains,repeat the
steps listed above as needed For additional protection, after al!
residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAHA
BRYTE®CeramicCooktopCleaner
end a paper towel
]he CEBAMABBYTE'_'CezamicCeektop Scraperandall [ecommendedsupplies a_eavailabteth[oughourParisCenter Seeinstructionsunder"ToOrderPans sectionon nextpage NOTE:Donot usea duIIor nickedblade
Heavg, Burned-On Residue
Allow the cooktop to cool Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper at approximatel_j a 45° angle against the glass surface and scrape the soil It will be necessary to apply pressure to the razor scraper in order to remove the residue
After scraping with the razor scraper,spread a few drops of CEPAHABRYTE®CeramicCooktap Cleaneron theentire burned residue area,Usethe CERAHABRYTE®
CleaningPadto remove ang
remaining residue
For additional protection, after all residue has been removed, polish
the entire surface with CERAHA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel
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Metal Marks and Scratches
[Z] Be careful not to slide pots and
pans across gour cooktop, It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface
These marks a_'e removable using the CERAHA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAIA BRVTE®Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops,
[_ If pots with a thin overlog of
aluminum or copper are allowed to bail drg the overlag mag leave black discoloration on the cooktop
This should be removed immediatelg before heating
again or the discoloration mag be permanent
NOTE: Carefuflg check the bottorn of
pans for roughness that would scratch
the cooktop
Cooktop Seal
To clean the cooktop seal around the edges of the glass lag a wet cloth on it
for o few minutes, then wipe clean with nonabrasive cleaners
Glasssurface-potential for permanent damage.
Our testing shows that if gou are cooking high sugar mixtures such as
jelly or fudge and have a
spillover; it can cause permanent damage to the glass surface unless the spillover is immediately removed_
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
[] []
Turn off all surface units Remove hot pans
Wearing an oven mitt: a_ Usea single-edge razor blade
scraper (CERAIVlABRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Scraper}to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop
b. Remove the spill with
paper towels,
Ang remaining spiltover should be
left until the surface of the cooktop hascooled
[_] Don't use the surface units again
until all of the residue has been completelg removed
NOTE:Ifpitting or indentation in the glass surface has alreadg occurred, the cooktop glass wil! have to be replaced In this case. service wilt be necessarg
To Order Parts
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National Parts Center
800.6262002 CERAMA BRVTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner #WX! OX300 CERAMA BRVTEe Ceramic Coaktop Scraper #WXIOXO]02
Kit ..... #WB64XS027
(t<itincludes cream and cooktop scraper)
CERAMABRVTE®Cleaning Pads for" Ceramic Cooktops #WX! 0X350
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Careand cleaning of the coil cooktop. Ionsom modeI J GEAppliancescom
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Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are coot before attempting to remove them
Drip
Cooktop
Locking tab rim
Whenproperlyseated,the lockingtab
sl'_ouldlockontothe cooktoprimthrough thehotel1inthe drip pan
Surface Units
TocleanthesurfaceuniLs,turn thecontrolto
thehighestsettingforaminuteThecoilswill burnoffanysoil
Toremove o surface unit:
Toremovethedrippansforcleaning,tile surfaceunitsmustberemovedfirst
[Z] Pushthesurfaceunitbacktowardthe
receptacletofreethelockingtabfromthe
cooktop
Surfaceunit\
Receptacle
Locking
lab
Drip
[_ Liftthesurfaceunitabout1inchabove
thedrippanandpullitout
Donatliftthesurfaceunitmarethani inch ffyaudo,it maynotfieflatonthedrippan whenyouplugit backin,
NOTE:Repeatedliftingofthesurfaceunit
morethani inchabovethedrippancan permanentlydamagethereceptacle
Toreplace a surface uniL
[Z] Replacethe drip pan into the recessin the
cooktop Hakesure the openingin the
panlinesup with the receptacle
[] inserttheterminalsof thesurfaceunit
throughthe openinginthedrippanand intothereceptacle
Lockingtab
[_ Pushthesurfaceunitinanddowntolock
thetab inplacesoit restsevenlyin the cooktop
Donotimmersethesurfaceunitsinliquidsof
anykind Donotcleanthesurfaceunitsinadishwasher.
Donotbendthesurfaceunitplugtetminals Donatattempttocleon,adjustorinanywa_l
repairtheplug-inreceptacle
Drip Pans
RemovethesurfaceunitsThenliftoutthedrip
pans Forbestresults,cleanthedrippansbghand
Placetheminacoveredcontainer(ora plastic bag}withV_cupammoniato loosenthesoi! Rinsewithcleanwaterandpolishwithaclean
softcloth
Thedrippansmayalsobecleanedina
dishwasher`
Cleantheareaunderthedrippansoften Built- upsoil.especiallygrease,maycatchfire
DonatcoverthedrippanswithfoilUsingfoilso closetothereceptaclecouldcauseshock,fireor
damageto therange
NOTEIfyourcoaktopisequippedwithshiny silver-coloreddrippans.donotcleantheminthe
self-cleaningoven Permanentdamageto the finishcanoccur.
IfgoutcooktopisequippedwJtt_blackorgray porcelain-coateddrippans.theycanbecleaned in theovenduringtheself-cleaningcycleBefore you begina self-cleaningcycle,removeany heavysoilfromthedrippansandplacethemon theporcelain-coatedovenracksDonotplace thedrippansdirectlyontheovenbottom,After
theself-cleaningcycleiscompletedand the drip
pans are cool,w_pethemwitha damp clothto
removeany remainingash orresidue
Besureall surfaceunitsareturnedoff beforeraisingthecooktop
Lift-Up Cooktop Theentirecooktopmayberiftedupand
supportedin theuppositionforeasiercleaning
Thesurfaceunitsdanotneedtoberemoved; however,youmayremoveonetomakeraising thecooktopeasier.Therearetwosidesupports thatlockintopositionwhenthecooktopis
liftedup
After cleaning under the cooktopwith hot, mild soapywater and a cleancloth, lower the cooktop Becareful notto pinchgout fingers
Tolowerthecooktoppushtherodsbackand
gentlylowerthecooktopuntilitrestsinplace
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Before You Call For Service...
Troubleshooting Tips Savetime and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you mag not need to call for service
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Possible Causes What To Do
Surface units will not Improper' caakware Usepans which are flat and match the diameter maintain a rolling boil being used_ of the surface unit selected or cooking is not fast enough
Radiant surfaceunits A fuse in gour home mag be Replacethefuseor resetthe circuitbreaker_ do not work properly blown or the circuit breaker
tripped, Cooktop controls ° Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperlg set. unit you are using
Surfaceunit stops . Thisis normal.Theunit isstillon andhot
glowing when turned
to a lower setting Scratches (magappear Incorrect cleaning Scratchesare not removable Ting scratcheswill become
as cracks) on radiant methods being used, lessvisiblein timeaso resultofcleaning
cooktop glass surface Cookwarewith rough bottoms To avoid scratches,use the recommendedcleaning
being used or coarse particles procedures Hake surebottoms of cookwore are clean (salt or'sand)were between beforeuse and usecookwarewith smoothbottoms
the cookware and the surface
of the cooktop, Cookware has been slid
across the cooktop surface,
Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned . See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section
on the radiant glass before next use, cooktop Hot surface on a model * This is normal The surface mag appear discolored
with a light-colored glass when it is hot This is [emporargand wilI disappear
cooktopo astheglasscools
Plastic melted to Hot cooktop came into Seethe Glasssurface-potential for permanent damage the radiant surface contact with plastic placed section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section
on the hot cooktop,
Pitting (or indentation) Hot sugar mixture spilled Colta qualified technician for replacement
of the radiant glass on the cooktoF
cooktop
Frequent cgcling off Improper cookware ° Use ontg flat cookware to minimize cgcling and on of radiant being used° surface units
Contro! signals after Youforgot to enter a ° Touch the Bake pod and desired temperature or the entering cooking time bake temperature or Self Clean pad and desired cleon time or delag start cleaning time,
Coilsurface units do Thesurface units are Withthe controlsoff.checkto makesure the surface not work properlg not plugged in solidlg, unit is plugged completelgintothe receptacle
Thesurface unitcontrols Checkto seethe correctcontrolisset for the surface
improperly set. unityou are using.
The drip pans are not set With the controls off, checkto make sure the drip securelg in the cooktop, pan isin the recessin the cooktop and that the
30 opening in the pan tines up with the receptacle
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Probiem' _::::_i::/i:i:i::::::::::_:_::Possible Causes What To Do
Food does not bake Oven controls improperlg set., o See the Using the oven section or roast properlg Rock position is incorrect, ° See the Using the oven section
or the rack is not leveE,. Incorrect cookware or cookware ° See the Using the oven section
of improper size being used. Oven thermostat needs ° See the Adjust the oven thermostat-Do it yourself!
adjustmenL section
Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completelg o Hake sure electricel plug is plugged into a live. properlg
not work inserted in the electrical outlet, grounded outlet
A fuse in gour home mag Replace the fuse. or reset the circuit breaker be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped. Oven controls impropedg set. ° See the Using the clock and timer section
Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective, o Tighten or replace the bulb not work
Switch operating Bight ° Colt for service is broken,,
Food does not Door not open to the broil stop o See the Using the oven section broil properlg position as recommended.
Oven controls improperlg set, , Hake sure you touch the Broil Hi/Lo pad. Improper rack position ° See the Broiling Guide
being used, Cookware not suited ° For best results, use a pon designed for broiling
for broiling.
In some areas the power , Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes
(voltage) meg be low.
° Broil for the longest period of time recommended
in the Broiling Guide
Oven temperature too Oven thermostat See the Adjust the oven thermostat-Do it gourselFt hot or too cold needs adjustment, section
Oven wil! not work Plug on range is not Hake sure electrical plug is plugged into a live.
completelg inserted in properly grounded outlet
the electrical outlet. A fuse in gour home mag Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker,
be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped.
Oven controls impropertg set, ° See the Using the oven section
° If necessarg, allow the oven to cool; then unlock
the door.
Door left in the locked
position,
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Before VouCall For Service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes What To Do
Storage drawer Rear'drawer support is Repositionthe drawer:,Seethe Storage Drawer
is crooked on top of the guide rail. Removalinstructions inthe Careand cleaning of
pour range section
Storagedrawer Powercordmeg be Repositionthe drawer andpower cord Seethe won't close obstructing drawer StorageDrawerRemovalinstructionsin the (.-areand
in the lower back cleaningof the range section
of the range,,
Rear-drawer support is Repositionthe drawer Seethe Storage Drawer
on top of the guide raft Removalinstructions in the Careand cleaning of the
range section
Ovenwil! not self-dean Theoven temperature is Allowtheoven to coolto roomtemperature and
too high to seta self-clean resetthe controls operation,
Oven controls improperig set° Seethe Using the self-cleaning ovensection Oven door is not in the locked Hake sure gou move the door batchhandle all the
position, wag to the right
"Crackling" or This is the sound of the This is normal, "popping" sound metal heating and cooling
during both the cooking and cleaning functions.
Excessivesmoking Excessivesoil. Touch the Clear/Offpad Open the windows to
during a clean cycle rid the room of smoke, Wait until the light on the
SelfClean pad goes off Wipe up the excess soil and reset the cleoncgcle
Oven door will not Oven too hot. •Aitow the oven to cool below locking temperature, unlock
Ovennot cleanafter Oven controlsnot properlg set. ° Seethe Usingtheself-cleaningovensection a clean cgcle
Oven was heavilg soiled. Clean up heavgspitlovers before starting the clean
cgcle Heavilg soiled ovens may need to self-clean again or for a longer'period of time
"F-" and a number Youhave a function Disconnect all power to the range for at least
or letter flash error code, 30 seconds end then reconnect power If the function in the display error code repeats, call far service
- On self-cleaning models, if a function error code appears during the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven door latch The latch mug hove been moved, if onlg slightlg, flom the locked position, Hake sure the batch is moved to the right as far as it will go Touch the Clear/Offpad Allow the ovento coolforone hour, Putthe ovenback intooperation,
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:::Probiem ; Possible Causes What To Do
Display flashes "bAd" The installed connection o Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire then "linE" with a from the house to the unit loud tone is miswired.
Displag goes blank A fuse in gour home meg be ° Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker,
blown, or the circuit breaker tripped.
The clock is turned off from o See the Using the clock and timer section showing in the displag.
Displag flashes Power failure. Reset the clock
Unable to get the Oven control pads were ° The Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads must be touched
displag to show "SF" not pressed properlg, at the some time end held for 3 seconds
Power outage, Power outage or surge° ° Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, gou must reset
clock flashes it bg touching the C'lear/Offpad, setting the clock
and resetting ong cooking function,
"Burning" or "oilg" This is normal in a new oven ° To speed the process, set o self-cleon cgcle for o odor emitting from and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours See the Using the self-cleaning
the vent oven section
Strong odor An odor from the insulation ° This is temporary
around the inside of the
.... oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used,,
Drawer does not slide The drawer is out of ° Fullg extend the drawer end push it olt the way in smoothly or drags alignment. See the Care and cleaning of the range section
Drawer is overloaded or load Reduce weight Redistribute drawer contents is unbalanced.
Warming/lower oven A fuse in gour home mag be ° RepIace the fuse or reset the circuit breoke_
drawer will not work blown, or the circuit breaker
tripped. Controls improperlg set. ° See the Worming drawer section
Excessive condensation Liquid in drawer. Remove liquid
in the drawer
Uncovered foods,, Cover food with lid or aluminum foil
Temperature setting too high. ° Reduce temperature setting
Food dries out in the Noisture escaping,, Cover food with iid or aluminum foil, warming!tower oven
drawer Drawer not fullg closed,, Push drawer in until latch engages
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All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care®technician Toschedule
service, on-line, visit us at GEApptiancescam, or call 800GE CARES(800432.2737) Please have serial number
and model number available when calling for service
Staple your receipt here 1
Proof of the original purchase j
date is needed to obtain service l
under the warranty I
oEW,lprovide:
OneYear Fromthedateof the originalpurchase
Any part of the rangewhich failsdueto a defectin materialsor workmanship
Duringthis limited one-year warranty, GEwill alsoprovide,free of charge, alIlabor
and in-home serviceto replacethe defectivepart
:_:Servicetrips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.,
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance,
:::Failureof the product if it isabused,misused,or used
for other than the intended purposeor used commerciallg,
::Replacement of house fusesorresettingof circuit
breakers.
i:: Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
Incidental or consequential damage causedbg possible
defects with this appliance.
::!Damagecaused after delivery.
Product not accessibleto provide required service.
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' EXCLUSIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES--Yoursole and exclusiveremedyisproduct repair asprovided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for aparticular
purpose,are limited to one gear or the shortest period allowed bg law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA Ifthe 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 InAlaska, 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
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GEsupports the Universal Design concept-products, services and environments that con be used bg people of all ages, sizes end capabilities We recognize the need to design fat a wide range of phgsica! and
mental abilities and impairments For details of GE'sUniversal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website todag. For the hearing impaired, please call 800,TDD GEAC
(800 833 4322}
Extended Warranties
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Purchasea GEextendedwarrantg and learnabout specialdiscountsthat are availablewhile gout warrantg isstillin effect Youcan purchaseitonqine angtime, or call800626 2224 during normal businesshours GEConsumerHomeSen,iceswillstill be thereafter gourwarranty expires
Parts and Accessories
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Individualsqualifiedto servicetheir own appliancescan haveparts or accessoriessentdirectlg to their homes
(VISAHasterCardand Discovercards are accepted} Orderon-linetodag, 24 hoursevergdag or
bg phoneat 800626 2002 during normal businesshours
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user: Other" servicing generatlg should be referred to qualified service personnel° Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing mag cause unsafe operation,
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Contact Us
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If gou are not satisfiedwith the servicegou receivefrom GE.contact uson our Websitewith all the details includinggour phone number;or write to: GeneralManager:Customer Relations
GEAppliances.Appliance Park Louisville,KY40225
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I _ J Registergour new appliance onqine--at gour convenience! Timelgproduct registrationwillallow for j _ j enhancedcommunication and prompt serviceunder theterms of gour warrantg should the need arise
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form in the Owner'sManual
Printed in the United States
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