GE RA520W6, RA524W7, RA520W8, RA520WWH, RA524W5 Owner's Manual

Owner'sManuel

Part No. 164D3333P184 184-6C097 Pub.No.49-8954-! 02-01JR

Safety Information

Anti-TipDevice ............ 3

SafetyPrecautions....... 3,4

Oven .................... 4

SurfaceCookingUnits ...... 5

Operating Instructions

Usingthe SurfaceUnits ..... 6

Usingthe Oven ......... 7-10

Careand Cleaning

SurfaceUnits& DripPans... 11

Lift-Off OvenDoor ......... 12

BroilerPan& grid ......... 12

PorcelainOvenbterior ...... 13

Installation Instructions

ToolsYouWill Need ....... 14

ElectricalConnection .... 15, 16

Dimensions& Clearances .. 17

InstallingtheBackguard .... 18

Levelingthe Range ........ 19

Congratulations/.

YouAre Now Partof OurFamily.

Welcome to the tamily. We're proud of our quality products and we are committed
to providing dependable servi( e. You'll see it in this easy-to-use Owner's Manual and

you'll hear it in the fliendly voi( es of our customer secvi(e department.

Best of all, you'll experience these values each time you use your range. That's

important, be(ause your new range will be part of your f_mfily for many years.
And we hope you will be pat't of OllI'SfoI"a long time to (ome.

We thank you fi)r buying our product. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you
_dll (ontinue to rely on us whenever you need quality applian(es fi)r your home.

A Service Partnership.

IMPORTANT!

Fill out and return the ( onsumer Produ(t Regisuation Card
that is pa(ked wifll tiffs produ(t,

FORYOURRECORDS

Write the model and serial numbershere:

#
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You can lind them on a label under the (ooktop on the right
side wall.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain set,ice
under the warranty.

Troubleshootingtips

Before YouCall

ForService .............. 20

READTHISMANUAL

Inside you will lind many helpfifl hints on how to use and maintain
y_)urrange properly.Just a little preventive cme on your pm't can save
you a great deal of time and money over the lite of your range.

Customer Service

Warranty................ 23

ServiceTelephone

Numbers ......... BackCover

IFYOUNEEDSERVICE

You'll lind many answers to common problems in the Before Yougaff
ForService section. If you review our chmt of TroubleshootingTips
first, you may not need to call fi)r se_-ice at all.

If you do need se_x,i(:e,you can relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-fiee customer se_dce numbers is included in

the back section of this manual.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

it WARNING!

Foryoursafe_ the informationin thismanualmustbefollowed tominimizetheriskof fire or

explosion,electric shock,or topreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,or lossoflife.

WARNINGANTI-TIPDEVICE

Aft ranges can tip and injury could result.

Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the floor by installing the Anti--tip device

supplied.

The device engages one of the rear levelinglegs (see Installation Instructions).
Tocheck if the device is installed propefly, carefullytip the range forward.

If_)n pull tile range out fi_)m dm wall for any reason, make sure dm rear leg is returned to its
position in the device when you push the range back.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Whenusingelectricalappliances,basicsafeQ/precautionsshouldbefollowed,includingthe following:

• Use this appliance only for iLsintended use • CAUTION:ITEMS OF INTEREST TO

as described in this manual. CHILDREN SHOUI,D NOT BE STORED

• Be sure _mr appliance is properly installed
and g_mnded by a qualified technician in
accoMance with the provided installation

instructions.

• Don't attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically

recommended in this manual. All other
se,_'icing should be refe,_ed to a qualified

technician.

• Before perf6,Tning any se_'ice,
DISCONNECT THE RANGE POWER

SU PPI _YAT THE HO USE HOI,[)
DISTRIBUTION PANEl, IW REM(WING
THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE
CIRCUIT BREAKER.

• Do not leave chikhen alone-chil(ken
should not be left alone or unattended in

an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed m sit or stand on

any part of the appliance.

IN C,ABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR
ON THE BACKSPIASH OFA RANGE-
CHILDREN CI,IMBING ON THE
RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COUI,D

BE SERIOUSLY IN,] URED.

• Never x_ar loose-fitting or hanging
gammnts while using the appliance.
Flammable material could be ignited it
brought in contact with hot heating
elements and may cause severe burns.

• Use only (hT pot holders-moist or damp
pot holders on hot suitaces m W result in
bums tiom steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth.

• For your safety, never use >mr appliance
for warming or healing the room.

• Storage in or on appliance-Flammable
materials should notbe stored in an oven

or near stwlhce unils.

• Don't allow an_)ne to climb, stand or hang
on the door or range top. They could
damage the range and even tip it over,
causing severe personal injuL__.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

x WARNING!

2 "T SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Z..-__ • Keep hood and gTease filters dean to

/ l" _ _ maintain good venting and to avoid

g_ease fires.

• Do not let cooking g_ease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or

near the range.

• Do not use water on g_ease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on
SUlthceunit by covering pan completely

with well4hting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

Flaming gTease outside a pan can be put
out by covering with baking soda or, if
available, a multi-purpose dU chemical or
fkmm t_i-)efire extinglfisher.

• Do not touch heating elements or interior
surface of oven. These surfaces may be hot
enough m bum even though they are dark
in color. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable

materials contact surface uniLs, areas
neafl)y sui-lhce units or aW interior area

of the oven; allow s/dticient time for
cooling first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop and areas facing the cooktop,
oven vent opening and smthces near the
opening, and c,evices around the oven

door. Remember: The inside SUlthce of the
oven may be hot when the door is opened.

COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...

Cookmeat andpoultrythoroughly--meat to at leastan iNTERNALtemperatureof 160°Eandpoultry
toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotectsagainst

foodbomeillness.

OVEN

Stand away from range when opening oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause bums
to hands, face and/or eyes.

• Don't heat unopened ff)od containers in
the oven. Pressure could buiM up and the
container couM burst, causing ml in juU.

• Keep oven flee fi_ml gTease buildup.

• Place oven shelf in desired position while
oven is cool. If shekes must be bandied

wheil hot, (Mnot let pot holder contact

heating uniLsin the oven.

• Pulling out shelf to tim shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heaW foods. It is also
a precaution against burns fl_ml touching

hot smthces of the door or oven walls.

• _qmn using cooking or roasting bags in
oven, follow the manufactn,er's directions.

• Do not use your oven u_dU newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.

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SURFACECOOKINGUNITS

Use proper pan size--This appfiance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size.

Select cookware having fiat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use
of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result

in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to burner will also improve efficiency.

• Never leave surface units unattended at
high heat settings, l_)ilover causes smoking

and g_,easyspillovers that may catch on fire.

• Be sure drip pans ar,e in place. Their
absence (hwing cooking could damage
range parts and wiring.

• Don't use aluminum foil to line drip
pans or an}_iaer,e in the oven except as
described in this gafide. Misuse could
result in a shock, fire haza_,l or damage
m the range.

• Only certain b?es of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for range-u)p sersice; others mW
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.

• To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and
spillag,e, the handle of a container should
be turned towar,1 tire center oftim range

without extending over neafl)y stuihce units.

• Alx_%vsturn smi_u:e unit to OFFbeR)r,e
removing cookwar,e.

• Keep an eye on foods being fried at HIor
MEDIUMHIGHbeats.

• To avoid the possibility of a burn or elecuic
shock, aM_,s be certain that fire controls
for all surface units are at OFFposition and
all coils are cool bef6r,e attempting m lift or

remove the unit.

• Don't immerse or soak removable sub:race
units. Don't put them in a dishwasher.

• _qren flaming foods under the hood,
mrn the fan on.

• Foods for fiTing should be as (h 7 as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture

on fiesh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over sides of pan.

• Use little fat for eftecfive shallow or deep-
fat fiTing. Filling tire pan u_o tidl off_tt can
cause spillovers when food is added.

• If a (:ombinafion of oils or fats will be used
in fiTing, stir u)gether 1)efi)re heating, or as

fats melt slowly.

• Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

• Use deep fat thermomemr whenever
possible u_ prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.

Readandfollow this SafetyInformationcarefully.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Usingthesurfaceunits.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model

Surface CookingControls

Yoursurfaceunitsandcontrolsaredesigned
togiveyoua varietyofheatsettingsforsurface

unitcooking.

At both OFFand HIpositions, there is a

slight niche so control clicks at those
positions; HImarks the highest setting;

LO,the lowest setting.

In a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight
clickingsounds during cooking,

indicating heat settings selected are being
maintained.

Sxdtching heats to lfigher settings always
shows a quk ker dmnge than switdfing to

lower settings.

How to Set the Controls

[] Push the conuol knob in.
[] Turn either clockwise or

counterclockwise to desired
heat setting.

Control nmst be pushed in to set only
fiom the OFFposition.

When conuol is in any position other than
OFF,you can mrn it xdthout pushing in.

Be sure you mrn conuol to OFFwhen

you finish cooking. An indicator light
will glow when ANY heat on any sudi_ce

unit is on.

Mediumhigh Medium10w

Heat SettingGuide

HI--O.ui( k start fin (ooking; 1)ring water
to boil.

MEDIUMHIGH--Fastfi7, pan broil;
maintain fhst boil on largealnount

offi)od.

MED--Sm_te and brown; maintain slow
boil on large amount of food.

MEDIUMLOW--Steam rice, cereal;
maintain serving temperature of

most foods.

LO--(]ook after starting at HI; cook xdth
little water in covered pan.

NOTE:

[7] At HI or MEDIUMHIGH,never leave

food unattended. Boilovers (ause
smoking; greasy spillovers may

(at(h fire.

[] At MEDIUMLOWor LO,meh

chocolate, butter on slnall unit.

Cookingtips

• Use medium- or heaxT-weight
cookwme. Ahmfinum cookwme

conducts heat fitster than other
metals. Cast-iron and coamd cast-iron
cookwme is slow m absorb heat,

but generally cooks evenly at low or
medium heat settings. Steel pans may
cook unevenly if not combined with

other metals.

• Do not overfill cookwme with flit
that may spill over when adding fi)od.

Frosty fi)ods bubble vigorously. Watch
fi)ods hying at high temperatures.

Keep range and hood clean fiom
accumulated grease.

• To conserve the most cooking energT,
pans should be fiat on the bottom,

have straight sides and tight fitting
lids. Match the size of the saucepan

to the size (ff the sudhce unit. A pan
that extends more than an inch

beyond the edge of the drip pan
traps heat, which cm_ses "crazing"

(fine haMine cracks) on porcelain,

and discoloration ranging fiom blue
to dmk gray on chrome drip pans.

Usingtheoven.

The 0 VEN TEMP/(nob is iocated on _hecontrol pane/on the front of the range.

Oven TemperatureControl

To use the oven, simply unn the knob to

the desired cooking temperaunes, which

are marked in 25°F. increments on tile

dial. OVEN rEM¢ maintains the
temperaune you set, fiom I/I/M(170 °F.)

to BROIL(550°F.).

TheOvenCycl/bgbght glows until the oven
reachesyourselected temperature,thengoes off

and on with the ovenunit(s)dunbg cooklbg.

OvenShelves

Tile shelves me designed with stop-locks

so when placed correctly on the shelf
supports, they will stop befi)re coming

completely out of the oven and will not
tilt when you me rem()ving ti)od flom

them or placing ti)od on them.

When placing cookware on a shell pull
the shelf out to the bump on the shelf

support, Place the cookware on the
shelf, then slide the shelf back into the

oven, This will eliminate reaching into
tile hot oven.

Toremove the shelves fromthe oven, pull

them toward you, tilt fl'ont end upward
and pull them out.

Toreplace, place shelf on shelf support

with stop-locks (cuvved extension of
shell) tacing up and toward back of oven.
Tilt up fiont and push shelf toward back

of oven until it goes past the bump on the
shelf support. Then h)wer flont of shelf

and push it all the way back.

Theoven has 4shell _osifions.

OvenSheffPositions

The oven has four shelf supports-,4

(bottom), B,Cand D (top).

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested
on I'_lking and Roasting pages.

Thetypeof margarine will affect bakingperformance!

Mostraclpesforbakinghavebeendeve/oped
usinghighfatproductssuchasbutteror
margarine(80%fat).ffyoudecreasethe fat,the
recipemaynotgivethesameresuitsaswitha
higherfatproduc_

Redpe tailure can resuh if cakes, pies,

pastries, cookies or candies me made with

lowtat spreads. Tile lower tile tilt content
of a spread pro&lct, the more noticeable

these differences become.

Federal standmds require pro(hlcls
labeled "margarine" to contain at least

80% tat byweight. I,ow lilt spreads, on
the other hand, contain less tht and more

water. The high moislure content of these
spreads afliects the tex/ure and flavor of

baked goo(g. For best resuhs with your
old titvorite recipes, use mmgmine,

butter or stick spreads containing at
least 70% vegetable oil.

Usingtheovenforbaking or masting.

Toavoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

How to Set Your Oven for Baking or Roasting

[] Position tim shelf or shelves in tim

oven. If cooking on two shelves at the
same time, stagger the pans for best

heat circulation.

[] Place food in oven on center of shelf.

Allow at least 2 inches between edge

of bakeware and oven wall or
a({ja(ent (ookware.

[] Close oven door. Turn OVENTEMP

knob clockwise to desired temperature.
Preheat oven fi)r at least 10 minutes

if preheating is ne( essaU.

[] Checkii)odfor doneness at

nfininmm time on recipe. Cook
hmger ifne( essa U. Turn OVENTEMP

knob to OFFand remove food.

Shelf Positions

• Most baking is done on the second

sheff position (B)fi'om the bottotn.

• When baking flnee or fi)ur items, use

two shelves positioned on the second

and fourth sets of supports (B & D)

fl-on_ bottoin of oven.

• Bake angel food cakes on first slieR
position (A)fl'otn bottotn of oven.

• Roasting is usually done on the bottom
slmlf position (,4).

Preheating

• Preheating the oven takesabout 10

minutes.

• Preheat tile oven only when necessat) _,
usually fi)r baking.

• Most roasts xfill cook satislilctorily

whhout preheating.

• If you find preheating is necessmy,
keep an eye on the indicator light and

put tbod in the oven promptly after
light goes out.

VERYIMPORTANTNOTE:

When baking or roasting, NEVER

turn the OVENTEMPknob to
BROILand back to the desired

temperature. TumflTgthe OVEN
TEMP knob to BROILsets the

thermostat f17a BROILmode. See
the BroilflTg section f17this guide.

Toreset the thermostat to Rake,
turn the OVENTEMPknob to OFF

then back to the desired
Rake/Roast temperature.

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Baking and RoastingTips

• Follow a tested redpe and measure the
ingredients (arefiflly. Ifyou are using a

pa&sNe mix, ti)lh)w label dire(tions.

• Do not open the oven door during
a baking operation-heat will be lost

and the baking time might need to
be extended. This c{nfld cause poor

baking resuhs, lfy(tu nmst open the

door, open it prodally-only 3 or
4inches-and close it as quickly

as possible.

• Roasting is cooking by &y heat.
Tender meat or pouluy can be roasted

unc()vered in your ()yen. Roasting

temperatures, which sh{nfld be low and

steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
When roasting, it is not necessmy to sere,
baste, c{txvr or add water to your meat.

• Frozen roasts ofbeeL pork, lamb, etc.,
can be started without thawing, but

allow 10 to 25 minutes pet pound
additional time (10 minutes pet pound

tin roasts under 5 pounds, more time
tin lmger roasts).

• Thaw most fiozen pouluy betore
roasting to ensure even doneness.

Some commercial fiozen pouluy
can be cooked successflflly without

thmdng. Folh)w (firecfions given on
package label.

Usingtheovenforbroiling.

Broiling may be slightly different from any previous broiling you may be acquainted with, so be sure to read this

section completely,

VERYIMPORTANTNOTE:

Toreset the oven for Baking you
must turn the OVEN TEMP knob to

OFF.This gets it out of the BROIL
mode.

How to Set Your Oven for Broiling

Broilingis cookingfood by intense radiant heat []
from the upper dement in the oven.Most fish

andtendercuts ofmeat canbe broiled Follow
thesesteps to keep spattering and smoking to []

aminimum.

[]

Ifthe meat has tht or gristle around
the edge, cut vertical slashes through

both about 2" apart. If desired, fat

may be trimmed, leax4ng layer about

l/S thick.

[]

Place the meat on the broiler grid in
the broiler pan whi(h comes with

y(nn range. Alwws use the grid so

the fltt drips into the broiler pan;
otherwise the juices m W become hot

enough m catch fire.

[]
[]

Close the door. Always broil with the
door dosed.

Turn tlle OVENTEMPknol)

clockxdse to BROILYou xdll feel

a slight niche at tlle broil position.
You may then turn the knob

counterclockwise to broil at a
lower temperature.

Turn food only once during

cooking.

Turn the OVENTEMPknob to OFF.

Serve fl)od immediately, and leave
the pan outside the oven to cool

during the meal for easiest cleaning.

[] Place tile shelf in position C for most

broiling.

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Use of Aluminum Foil

• You can use ahnninum ti)il/o line your
broiler pan and broiler grid. However,
y_)unmst mold the fl)il tightly to the

grid and cut sli/s in itjust like the grid.
Without the slits, the fl)il will prevent

tat and meat juices flom draining to the
broiler pan. The juices could become

hot enough to cawh on fire. If you do
not (ut the slits, you are flying, not

broiling.

• DONOTplace a sheet of ahmfinum fl)il

on the shelf. To do so may resuh in
improperly cooked fl)ods, damage to

oven finish and increase in heat on
()utside SUltitces of the ()yen.

• If desired, a sheet of ahnninum tbil may
be used on floor of the oven under the

bake element. Becertain foildoesnot

touchbakeelement.Ahnninum fi)il

used in this way may slightly aflbct the
bro_I_ing of some fl)ods. ( hange fl)il

when it becomes soiled.

Usingtheovenforbroiling.

QuestionsandAnswers

[]

[]

[]

[]

When broiling, is it necessary to

always use a grid in the pan?

Yes. Using the grid suspends the
meat over tile pan. As tile meat

cooks, the juices tall into the pan,
thus keeping meat (hier.Juices me

protected by the grid and stW cooler,
thus preventing excessive spatter and

smoking.
Should I salt the meat before

broiling?

[]

[]

[]

No. Salt draws out the juices and
allows them to evaporate. Ahvays sah

after cooking. Turn meat xdth tongs; []
pierdng meat with a fork also allows

.juk es to es{ape. When broiling

pouluy or fish, brush each side often
xdth butter.

Why are my meats not turning out as
brown as they should?

In some areas, tile power (vohage) to
tile range tnay be low. In these _ases,

preheat the broil element tor 10
minutes beti)re pladng broiler pan

_dth tood in oven. Check to see ifyou

are using the recommended shelf
position. Brdl fin longest period of
time indicated in the Broiling Guide.

Turn tood only once &ning broiling.

Do I need to grease my broiler grid
to prevent meat from sticking?

Yes. Tile broiler grid is designed to

absorb broiler heat. Spra)dng the
broiler grid lighdy _dth a vegetable

cooking spray befi)re cooking _dll
make cleanup easier.

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Broiling Guide

• If desired, marinate meats or chicken
befi)re broiling, or brush with barbe(ue

sau(e last 5 to l0 nfinutes only.

• Frozen steaks can be broiled by
positioning the oven shelf at next

lowest shelf position and increasing
cooking time ,given in this guide 11/_,

times pet side.

• When arranging tood on pan, do not
let fatty edges hang over sides because

the dripping fat xfillsoil tile oven.

• If your range is connected to 208
volts, rme steaks may be broiled by

preheating the broiler and positioning
the oven shelf one position higher.

Food
Bacon

GroundBeef

Beef Steaks

Medium

Chicken

Fish

Amountor
Thickness

1/2 lb.
(about8tldn slices)

1 lb.(4 patties)
1/2to 3/4" thick

1" tbick
1to 17LIbs.

1whole
2to 2_AIbs.,

split lengtbwise

1 lb.fillets
1/4to I/2" thick

Shelf

Position

Time In Minutes

First Side Second Side

3YLrain 3YLmin

7 rain. 5 rain.

g rain. g rain.

35 min. 15rain.

5 min. 5 rain.

Comments
Arrangeinsingle layer

Spaceevenly.

Steakslessthan 1"
thickcookthrougb

beforebrowning. Pan
fryingisrecommended.

Slashfat.
Reducetime about5

to 10minutesperside
for cut-upcbicken.

Brusheachsidewitb
meltedbutter.Broil
skin-side-downfirst.

Handleandturnvery
carefully.Brushwitb

lemonbutterbefore
andduring cooking,

if desired.Preheat
broilerto increase

browning.

Careand cleaningoftherange.

Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these

directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance.

If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.

Porcelain EnamelCooktop

The porcelain enmnel finish is sundy but
breakable if misused. This finish is ad&

resistant. H_)wever, any addic toods

spilled (such as fl_uitjuices, tomato or

xinegm) should not be permitted to
remain on tile finish.

__ OvenShelves

(lean tile shelves with an abrasive

cleanser or steel wool.

After cleaning, rinse tile shelves with
(lean water and (hT _dth a (lean (h)th.

Receptacle

Toremove the surface unit, lift it
about I inch above the drip pat?
and puff it out.

Replace fl?edrip pat?into fl?e
recess it?the cooktop.

Surface Units and Drip Pans

To (lean tile surfa(e units, turn tile

control to tile highest setting fi)r a
minute. Tile coils will burn off any soil.

Toremoveasurfaceunit:

To remove tile &ip pans for cleaning,

tile suffa( e tlnits mtlst be removed first.

IJfi tile sudace unit about 1 inch aboxv
tile &ip pan and pull it out.

Do not lift thesurface unit more than I inch.If
youdo, it maynot fie fiat on the drippan when

youplug it backin.

NOTE:Repeated lifting of tile surfhce unit
more than l inch above tile drip pan can

permanently (hmage tile receptacle.

Toreplace a surface unit:

Replace tile (kip pan into tile recess in
tile (ooktop. Make sure tile opening in

tile pan lines up with tile receptacle.
Insert tile terminals of tile surface unit

through the opening in the (kip pan and
into the receptacle.

Guide tile sm{hce unit into place so it
rests evenly.

Toclean the drip pans:

Drip pans can be cleaned in tile
dishwasher or by hand. Ifyou use a

scouring pad, rub lightly to prevent
scrauhing.

[] CanI coverthedrippanswith foil?

[] No, be(ause using foil so (h)se to tile

receptade couM cause shock, fire or
damage to the range.

CAUTION:

• Do not immerse tile surlitce units in

liquids of any kind.

• Do not clean the sur[hce units in a
dishwasher.

• 1)o not bend tile surlilce unit plug
terminals.

• Do not attempt to clean, a(!just or in
any way repair the plug-in receptacle.

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Careand cleaning ofthe range.

Lockingmechanismlever

To,oc \\\

app,yforoe./<

Tounlockapplyforce

Lift-OffOvenDoortonsomemodels)

The oven door is relnovable (on seine

models) but it is heax% You may need

help remoxdng and repladng tile door.

Toremove the door:

[] Open the door to tile fifll open

position.

[] Raise the hxking mechanism by

appl)dng torce to tlle lo( king
mechanism lever.

[] Close tile door until it stops against

tile locking inecllanisin.

[] Grasp firefly on each side and lift the

door straight up and offthe hinges.

Toreplace the door:

[]

Position the sh)ts in tile bottom of
the door squarely over tile hinges.

Then h)wer the door sh)wly and

evenly over both hinges at tile
same tilne.

[]

Open tile door to tile flfll open
position and press tile h)cking
mechanism back into its original

position.

DONOTATTEMPTTOCLOSETHEDOOR
UNTILTHISSTEPISCOMPLETE.THE

HINGEORDOORCOULDBEDAMAGED.

OvenHeating Elements

Do not clean tile bake element or tile
broil element. Any soil _fillbtlI'n offwhen

the elements are heated.

Tile bake element can be lifted gently to

dean the oven floor. If spillovers, residue
0I"ash a((ulilulate around tile bake

element gently xdpe around the element

_dt h warm w;it er.

Both the broiler pan and grid can
also be cleaned in the dishwashe_

Broiler Pan and Grid

After broiling, rem{)ve tile broiler pan

fl'om the oven. Rem_)ve tile grid flom tile
pan. ( mefiflly pour out grease flom the

pan into a proper container. Wash and
rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water

xdth a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.

If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid

_dth detergent while hot and o)ver _dth
wet paper towels or a dishcloth, Soaking

the pan xdll remove burned on ti)o(ls.

Donot storea soiiedbroiier pan and grid
anywherein the range.

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Control Knobs

Thecontrolknobsmay be removedfor easier

cleaning.

Beti)re rem(Mng tile knobs tot cleaning,

please note that the knobs me in the
proper OFFposition. When repladng the

knobs, check the OFFposition to insure

proper placement.

To rem{)ve a knob, pull it suaight off the
stem,

Wash tile knobs in soap and water but do
not soak. Avoid getting water down in the

knob stem holes.

PaintedSurfaces

Paimed sufiaces include tile sides and
kick panel. Clean these with soap and

water or a vinegm and water solution.

Donotusecommercialovencleaners,c/eansin_
powders,steelwoolorharshabrasivesonany
palhtedsurface.

Porcelain Oven Interior

With propercare,the porcelain enamelinterior

will retain its attractive _bish for manyyears.

Soap and water will normally do tile.job.

Hem T spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning xdth a miM abrasive

cleanser. Soap), wet pads may also be
used. Do not allow ti)od spills with a high

sugm or add content (such as milk,

tomatoes, sauerkraut, trait juices or pie
filling) to remain on the surlace. They
may cause dull spots even after cleaning.

HousehoM _unmonia may make the

cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup
ammonia in a shallow glass pan and leave

in acoM oven overnight. Tile mnmonia
flnnes will help loosen the burned-on

grease and ti)od.

When necessm), you inay use a

commerdal {)ven cleaner. Folh)w tile
package directions.

Cautionsaboutusingspray-onoven
cleaners:

• Do not spray tile oven cleaner on the
elecuical controls and switches because

it couM cause a short circuit and resuh
in sparking or fire.

• Do not allow a fihn flom the cleaner
to remain on the temperature sensor-

it couM cause tile oven to heat
improperly. (Tile sensor is located at

tile top of the oven.) Cmeflflly wipe the
bulb clean after each oven cleaning,

being cmefifl not/o m_)ve tile sensor
as a change in i/s position couM affect

how the oven bakes.

Do not spray any ()ven cleaner on tile
ou/side oven (loot, handles or aW
exterior sufihce of the oven, cabinet

or painted surlaces. The cleaner can
dmnage these surlaces.

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Installationof the range.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

WARNING!

Anti-Tip Bracket

• ALL RANGES CAN TIP

• INJURY COULDRESULT

• INSTALLANTI-TIP DEVICE
PACKEDWITH RANGE

• SEEINSTRUCTIONS

%

ToolsYouWill Need

• Phillips head s(rew(hiver

• 1:!/_"or a(!iustable wren(h

• Flat 1)lade s(rew(hiver

Anti-TipBracketInstallationInstructions

Anti-t}9bracketattachestothefloortoholdeitherrear
rangeleg.Whenfasteningtothefloor,besurethatthe
screwdoesnotpenetrateelectricalwklbgorplumbing.If
youcannotbesureofthis,useashorterscrewthatwillnot
penetratethroughthefloonbg

[] Dedde whether the anti-tip bracket will be

installed on the right or le_t side of the range
h)(afion.

[] Screw tim bracket securely to tim floor wifll

the screw provided. The screw is self drilling
in w()od, pl)_vood, pmticle and chip bornd,

and most metal fiaming. If attaching to
mason U, )_u can Ng suitable screws and/or

anchoI's }Ithardw:ue stores. Use a IllasonI)"

drill m &'ill the required holes.

[] If tile bracket side of the range isnext to a

(abinet, pla(e tile bra( ket against ba(k wall
and cal)inet.

If there isno ac!jacent cabinet, determine

where the location of the range side (painted

outside panel) will be. Place the bracket with
its outside edge at this location and against

the back wall.

Outsideedgeofbracket
shouldbeflushwith the

outsideoftbe range

Adjacentcabinet
orfinal location

of rangesidepanel

Wallbehindrange

Anti-tipbracket / Wail

[] Using the wrench, back out tile fi)ur range

legs at least two turns. I,evel tile range. See
tile Protect YourFIoorand Levelingthe Range

inlbrmafion in tile Installation therange

se( tion of tiffsmanual fi)r leveling
intormafion.

[] Slide tile range into place.

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Read theseinstructionscompletely and carefully.

Electrical Connection

Werecommendthat youhave the electrical hookupof your
rangedoneby aqualified electnc/an.Have the electric/an
show youwhere yourrange disconnectislocated

(;all your Elecuic Company and ask which codes

apply in your area. If there me no codes, }_)unmst
fi)llow the NATIONAl. EIIE( TRICAI. (ODE,

ANSI/NFI'A NO. 70, latest edition. You can get a

coW bywriting:

National Fire lhotecfion Association

i_atte_Tm_uch Park
Ojfino, , MA 02269

If you tifil to wire your range in accordance _dth

governing (odes, yOll Illay (reate a ll;:lz_/rdolls

condition.

You must use a three-wire, single-phase A(

208/240 Volt, 60 Hertz elecuical system to
operate your range.

Use #8 wire and 40 Amp fl_se or circuit breaker

for 240 Voh and 208 Voh systems.

Do not use aluminum wMng to (onne(t your

range to the household dr(tilt.

ToMake Electrical Connection

[] Remove the junction block access cover

(on range ba(k).

[] EffectiveJanuaryI, 1996theNational

ElectricalCoderequiresthatnewconstruction
(notexisting)utilizea 4-conductorconnection

toanelectricrange.

Use only 3-conductor or 4-conductor U.I.. listed

range cord. You must use the suain relief clamp

provided with the range to hold the cord.

Use a range cord rated at 40ampswith 125/250

mininmm volt range and closed loop terminals.

(me should be token to center cable and strain

relief within knockout hole to keep the edge flom

dmnaging the cable.
NOTE:A 4-conductor cord is to be used when the

appliance is installed in a mobile home or when

local codes do not permit grounding through the
neuual.

HardWirbg

The power cord 1)racket also incorporates a 7/8"

diameter opening fi)r hard wMng (rerooted
cable, flexible conduit, romex _dre, etc.).

If this/ype of wire is used, rem{)ve the suain relief
clmnp and bracket and reposition the bracket so

the 7/8" diameter hole is at the bottom to accept
the hmd wMng.

/5

Installationof the range.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Three-Wire CordConnection

Black

onrange back

ff localcodesrequireanungroundedneutral:

Follow steps1through 5.

Topnut

Ground

strap

Blacklead

Redlead

Strain relief
clamp

[] Remove the top nuts on the.junction

block studs.

[] Tighten tile ba(k nuts.
[_] Install the three xdre lord and the strain

relief in the hole in the strain relief bra(ket.

[_] Connect the red and bla(k leads to the
'LLJ

outer temfinals and the white lead to the
(enter terminal.

Black

block

onrange back
Red

Topnut Groundwire

Ground

strap White lead

Blacklead

Redlead

Strain relief
clamp

Then loosen tile S(TeWfrom the ground strap and

fasten a #10 copper wire to the range. Secure the
other end of the wire to a gr_unded coM wa/er

pipe or use another appr_)ved grounding
method.

[] Push the cordupward (to relieve suain),

while tightening the strain relief(lamp.

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Four-Wire CordConnection

Black

Blacklead

Ground

screw

White lead

_ roundstrap

removed

[] Remove the top mlts on the junction

block smds.

[] Tighten the balk nuts.
] Removethegrounds(rew; thenremove

the ground strap.

[] Install the four wire cord and strain reliefin

file hole in the strain reliefbra(ket.

[] ( (mnect the red and bla(k leads t()the

outside terminals and the white lead t() the
(enter temfinal.

[] Aua(h tlle green lead below the jun(tion

blo(k with the ground screw tllat was
removed earlier (step 3).

[] Push tile strain relief upward (to relim_e

strain) while tightening tlle strain relief
clamp.

Read theseinstructionscompletely and carefully.

Dimensionsand Clearances

IMPORTANT."Save these instructions for the
local electrical inspector's use.

• See the illusuation below for all rough-in and

spa(ing dimensions. These dimensions must be

met fi)r sate use of your range.

• Tile range may be placed with I_Y,"clemance at

the back wall and 0" clemance (flush) at side

w:dls of the range if the fiont edges of the range

side panels stick {)utbeyond the cabinet fionts

at least 1/4".

• To eliminate tile risk ofbmns or fire when
reaching over hot suflilce elements, cabinet

storage space ab()ve the cooklop should be
avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be

provided ab()ve tile cooktop, the risk can be
reduced by installing a range hood that sticks

out at least 5" be)x md the fiont of the cabinets.
Cabinets installed ab_)ve a cooktop may be no
deeper than 13".

36**

Flush

mount

outlet

Models A B C

20" Wide 20" 20_/¢" 2"
24" Wide 24" 243/¢" O"

_Deptbincludinghandle:25SAs".

Depthtofrontofcontrolknobs:26W'.

40W'

Surface 5V4"

mount

outlet

Fromb
ofrange to \

strainrelief '_

clamp 401/4"

Fromcombustible

wails abovecooking

surface

y C 25W'from

wail tofront

panel

Preparation

• Rem()ve all tape and pa(kaging.

• Take the accessot Tpack out of the (_ven,

• Check to be sure that no range paris have come

loose during shipping.

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Installationof the range.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Protect YourFloor

Yourrange, like many other household items, is

heavy and can settle intosoft floor coverings such as
cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When m(Mng tile

range on this type of flooring, use cme, and it is
recommended that these siinple and inexpensive

insU_ucfions be fi)llowed.

The range should be installed on a sheet of

pl)wood (or similm material) as fi)llows: When
the floor o)vering ends at the fiont of the range,

the mea that the range will rest on should be buih
up with pl)_vood to the same level or higher than

the floor o)vering. This will all()w the range u) be
m()ved tot cleaning or servicing.

Installing theBackguard

[] Pla(e the ba(kgu_ud on top ofthe end panels

at the rear of the range.

[] Insert two machine screws through the holes

at the bottom of each end cap. Secure the
screws to the range flame with the hex nuts

provided.

] Insert two ina(hine screws through the fiont

of the backguard at each end. Se(ure the
screws to the range fi_mm with the hex nuts

prox4ded.

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For proper cooking and baking the range must be

leveled, I,eveling legs are lo(ated on ea(h (orner

at the base of the range.

Install the oven shelves (see use and care section

for instructions). Put a spirit level or a glass
measuring (up partially filled with water on

one of the oven shelves.

Use a 1%" open end _Tench or an a¢!justable

x_Tenchm back out the fi)ur leveling legs/w{t

or three turns each. Now use the x_Tenchto a_!just
the leveling legs until the range is level.

Slide range back towards the wall being carefifl
not to damage the sides or top of the range,

or the a(!ja(ent {abinets.

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Before YouCallForService...

TrOubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the chart onthis page

t and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Surface units not The surface units are • With the controls off, check to make sure tile sur[hce

functioningproperly not plugged in solidly, unit is plugged completely into the recep/acle.

The surface unit controls • (heck to see the correct control is set tin the sur[ilce
improperly set. unit you are using.

The drip pans are not set • With the controls off, check to make sure the drip
securely in the cooktop, pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the

opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

Oven will A fuse in your home may • Replace the fi_se or reset the circuit breaker.

not work be blown or the circuit

breaker tripped.
Plug on range is not * Make sure elecuical plug is plugged into a live, properly

completely inserted in grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.

Oven control • See the Using the oven sections.
improperly set.

Food does not Oven control • Make sure you mrn the knob all the way/o the
broilproperly improperly set. BROIL position.

Improper shelf position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.

Cookware not suited • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
for broifing.

Aluminum foil used on the • See the Using the oven for broiling section.

the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and

slit as recommended.

Fooddoes not bake Oven control • See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.

or roast properly improperly set.

OVEN TEMP knob was • Turn the knob to OFFand then/o the bake temperature.

turned to BROIL before
being set at a baking

temperature
Shelf position is incorrect • See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.

or the shelf is not level.

Necessarypreheating • See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.

was not done.

• See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.

• See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.

Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper

size being used.

A foil tent was not

used when needed

to slow down browning
during roasting.

2O

Notes_

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Notes,

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Electric Range Warranty.

_ II warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers

or an authorized Customer Care®technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.

For The Period Of'. We Will Replace, At No Charge To You:

OneFear

Fromthedate ofthe

originalpurchase

Anypartof tile range which filils (h_e to a detect in materials or workmanship.
During this fullone-year warranty,we xdll also pr{Mde, free of charge, all labor

and in-home service to replace the detective part.

What is Not Covered:

• Service uips to your home to teach you how to
use the pro(h_ct.

• hnproper installation.

• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or

used tor other than the inmnded purpose or used
cotntnetdally.

• Replacement of house fi_ses or resetting of drofit
breakers.

• Dmnage to the pro&_ct cm_sed by accident, fire,
floods or acts of God.

• lnddental or consequential dmnage to personal
property cm_sed by possible detecls with this appliance.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for

home use within the USA. 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. Toknow

what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company.Louisville, lot"40225

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design ideas tin people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the heming impaired, please call
80(!-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322).

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

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