GE RGA524EWB, RGA520PW6, RGA524EW5, RGA520EW5, RGA520EWB Owner's Manual

Owner'sManuel

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Part No. 164D3333P185-1 Pub.No. 49-8955-3 180-6C139 04-0! JR

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING

A WARNING!

IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE

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

Gas appliances can cause minor exposu,e to f()tlFof flmse substances, namely benzene, carl)on
monoxide, f_[maldehyde and soot, caused primarily by tile incomplete combustion of natural

gas or I,P fllels. Pmpedy adjusted burners, indicated by a bh|isll rather than a yellow flame, will
minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting

with an open window or using a ventilation tan or hood.

WARNING: If the information in this

manual is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TODO IF YOUSMELLGAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.

-- Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING!

ANT/-TIPDEVICE

• ALLRANGESCAN TIP

• INJURY TOPERSONS

COULDRESULT

• INSTALLAN_TIP

DEVICESPACKEDWITH
RANGE

• SEEINSTALLAtiON

INSTRUCtiONS

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Congratulations/.

YouAre Now Partof OurFamily.

Welcome to the fainily. We're proud of c,ur quality pro(hlcts and we me committed
to proxiding dependable seixice. You'll see it in this easy-to-use Owner's Manual and

you'll hear it in the fiiendly voices of our customer seiYice deparunent.

Best ()fall, you'll experience these values each time you use )_)ur range. That's

important, beomse y_tur new range will be part of your Lunily ti)r many years.
And we hope you will be pmt of ours tor a long time to come.

We thank y()u tor buying our product. We appreciate your purchase, and hope y(tu
will continue to rely on us whenever you need quali/y appliances for your home.

A Service Partnership.

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{' /MPoRrANr;

_ [k_r_ Fill out and return the Consumer Produ(t Registration Card

that is pa(ked _dth tiffs produ(t.

FORYOURRECORDS

Write the model and serial numbershere:

#
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You can find them on a label under the cooktop 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 W,uTanty.

Safety Information

Anti-Tip Device ............ 4

SafetyPrecautions ....... 4,5

Oven .................... 5

SurfaceCookingUnits ...... 6

Operating Instructions

UsingtheSurfaceBurners.. 8,9

Usingthe Oven........ 10-17

Careand Cleaning

Lift-UpCo&top ........... 18

Burners.................. 19

OvenShelves ............. 19

RemovableOvenBottom .... 20

Lift-Off OvenDoor ......... 21

PorcelainOvenInterior...... 22

Installation Instructions

BeforeYouBegin ......... 23

Dimensions& Clearances.. 24

Anti-Tip Device............ 27

Connectthe Rangeto gas...29

Air ShutterAdjustment ..... 32

READTHISMANUAL

Inside you _411find many helpfifl hints on how touse and maintain
y{tur range properly.Just a little prevendve cme on your pmt can save

you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range.

TroubleshootingBps

BeforeYouCall

ForService .............. 34

IFYOUNEEDSERVICE

You'll find ma W answers to common problems in the Before YouCall
ForService section. Ifyou review our chm't of TroubleshootingTips

first, you may not need to call ti)r sei_'ice at all.
If}xn] do need sei_-ice, }_u can relax knoxdng help is only a phone

call away. A list of toll-flee customer sei_-ice numbers is included in
the back section of this manual.

Customer Service

Warranty................ 35

ServiceTelephone

Numbers ......... BackCover

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

Foryoursafe_ the informationin thismanualmustbefollowed tominimizetherisk offire or
explosion,electricshock,or topreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,or lossof life.

A WARNINGANti-TIPDEVICE

A# ranges can tip and injury could result. Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an

approved Anti--fip device to the floor. (See Installation Instructions.)
Tocheck if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. TheAnti--tip

device should engage and pravent the range from tipping over.
If you pu# the range out from the waft for any reason, make sure the Anti--tip device is engaged when

you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is apossible risk of the range tipping over
if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

SAFETYPRECAUtiONS

Besureallpackingmaterialsareremovedfrom therangebefore operating#topreventfire or smoke
damageshouldthepackingmaterialignite.

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• Have dm installer show you the location of

the range gas cut-offvalve and how to shut
it off if necessa U.

• Have your rmlge installed and properly
g_mnded by a qualified installer, in

accor, lan(,e with tile Iuslallation Insmlctions.

Any a(!justment and sere'ice should be

pe_tbrmed only by qualified gas range
installers or ser_ice teclmicians.

• Plug your range into a 120-volt g_,mnded
outlet only. Do not r,emove the r_mnd

g_mn(ting prong fi_)m the plug. Ifin doubt
about the grounding of the home elecuical

system, it isyour personal responsibility
and obligmion to have an ung_mnded

outlet replaced with a properly g_mnded,
th,,ee-prong outlet in acct,,lance with the

National Electrical Code NFI'A-70 latest
edition. In Canada, the appliance must be

electrically gTounded in acco,dance with
the Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use

an extension co_,l with this appliance.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your rang,e unless it is specifically

recommended in this manual. All other
se,_qcing should be refe,Ted to a qualified

technician.

• I,)cate range out of kitchen uatfic path
and out ofdrafty locations to prevent pilot

outage (on standing pilot models) and
poor air cirodation.

• Be sure your range is con`ectly a¢!justed by a
qualified sere'ice teclmician or installer for

the type of gas (natural or LI') that is u) be
used. Your range can be converted for use

with either type of gas. See tim Installation

hlstmctkms.

WARNING:These a(!jusmmnts must be

made by a qualified se,s'ice technician in
acct,,lance with the manufacm,,er's

insmlctions and all codes and,,equirements
of the authority having,jurisdiction. Failure

to follow these instructions could ,,>suit in
serious injuU or property damage. The

qualified agent TperR)mdng this work
assumes ,,esponsibility for the conversion.

• After prolonged use of a rang,e, high floor
temperatures m W result and many floor

coverings will not withstand this kind of
use. Never install the range over vinyl tile or

linoleum that cannot withsland such type
of use. Never install it directly over interior

ldtdlen carpeting.

• Do not leave children alone or unattended

whe,,e a rang,e is hot or in operation. They

could be seriously burned.

• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the door, broiler (kawer or range

top. They couM damage the rang> and
even tip it over, causing severe personal

iqju¢.

• Clean only parts listed in this manual.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

2...__ Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching

_ _'__'_ foritemsstored in cabinetsoverthecooktop.Flammablematerialcouldbeignitedifbroughtin

contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe bums.

• I,et burner gTates and ()tiler smiaces cool

1)eR)r,eU)uclring them or leaving them

where children can r,eaclr them.

• For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or beating dre morn.

• Do not use water on g_,easefires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Turn offburner, then

smother flaming pan by covering pan
completely with x_ll4itting lid, coolde

sheet or fiat tr W.Flaming g¢,easeoutside a
pan can be put out by covering with baking

soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dU
chemical or fimm-type fire extingldsher.

• Do not stor,e flammable materials in alloven,
a rang,e broiler drawer or near a cooku)p.

• Do not stor,e or use combustible materials,
gasoline or otlmr flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

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

or near the range.

• cautioN.. Items of interest to children
should not be stored in tire cabinel_s above

a rang,e or on tire backsplash of arang,e-
children dimbing on the range to reach

items could be seriously iqjur,ed.

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cook MEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...

_ _P" _ Cookmeat andpoultry thoroughly--meat to atleast an INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Eandpoultry

toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingtothese temperaturesusuallypretectsagainst
foodbomeil/ness.

OVEN

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

• Do not use tim oven fi)r a storage area.
Items stor,ed in fire oven can ignite.

• Place tire oven shelves in tire desired
position while tire oven is cool.

• Keep the oven fi,ee fiom g_,easebuildup.

• Pulling out tire shelf to tire shelt_stop is a
convenience in lifdng heaxy foods. It is also

a precaution against bums from touching
hot smiaces of tire ok)or or oven x_lls.

• Do not heat unopened R)od containers.
Pressure could build up and the container

could burst, causing an in,juU.

• Do not use aluminum Rill am_imr,e in fl_e
oven except as described in tiris book.

Misuse could result in a fire hazard or
damage m the rang,e.

• V_qrenusing cooking or masting bags in tire
oven, follow the manutacu|r,er's directions.

• Use only glass cookwar,e drat is
recommended for use in gas ovens.

• After broiling, always take the broiler pan
out of the range and clean it. I,efk)ver

gTease in tire broiler pan cml catch fire the

next time you use the pan.

• V_qmnbroiling, ifmeat is too dose u) the
flame, the fat m Wignite. Trim excess fat to

prevent excessive tar,e-ups.

• Make sure tire broiler pan is in place

cor_,ectlvto reduce the possibility of

gTease fires.

• lt>)u should have a g_,ease fire in tire
broiler pan, mm olf oven control, and

keep broiler drm_r and oven door closed
to contain fire until it bums out.

• Never leave jars offat drippings on
or near your range.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

a, WARNING'!

SURFACECOOKINGUNITS

Use proper pan size--Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large enough to
cover burner grate. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food,
since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily
grasped and remain cool

• Always use file LITEposition (on elecuic

ignition models) or the HI position (on
standing pilot models) when igniting top

burners and make sure the burners have
ignited.

• Never leave smthce burners unattended
at high flame settings, l_)ilover causes

smoking and g_easy spillovers that m W
catch on fire.

• Adjust the mp burner flame size so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the

(:ookware. Excessive flame is hazar, Mus.

• Use only d U pot holders-moist or damp
pot hoMers on hot smihces m W result in

bums fl_ml steam. Do not let pot holders
come near open flames when lifting

cookx_le. Do not use a tox_l or other
bulky clofll in place of a pot holder.

• To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and

spillage, turn cookware handles toward the
side or back of file range without extending

over a(!jacent burners.

• Always turn tim smlhce burner to OFF
l_fbr_ removing the (:ookware.

• Carefhlly watch foods being flied at a high
flame setting.

• Never blo(:k the vents (air openings) of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet

flint are necessa U ff)r the range to operate
properly with correct combustion. Air

openings are located at the rear of the
cooktop, at dm top and bottom of the oven

door, and at the bottom of the range under
the broiler drinker.

• Foods for flying shouM be as (hT as
possible. Frost on fiozen foods or moisture

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

• Use least possible amount of fat fbr effective
shallow or deep4at fiTing. Filling the pan
too fhll of fat can cause spillovers when

food is added.

• V_qmnflaming foods under the hood,
turn the fan on.

• Ira combination of oils or Inks will be used
in flying, stir uNether before heating or as

faks melt sloMy.

• Always heat fat slowly, and wat(:h as it heats.

• Use a deep fat them_ometer whenever
possible u) prevent overheating fat 1)eyond

the smoking point.

• V_qmn using glass cookware, make sure it is
designed for mp-of:range cooking.

• Keep all plastics away from top burners.

• Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop-
they may melt ifleft too close to the vent.

• Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The
hot air fiom the vent may ignite flammable

items and will increase pressure in closed
containers, which may cause them to burst.

• To avoid the possibility of a burn, ah_ys be
certain that the conmfls for all burners are

at the OFF position and all gTates are cool
bef0r_ attempting to remove them.

• Should _x)u have a g_ase fire, turn the fan
oftL The fan, if operating, may spread the

flames.

• ff range is located near a win(bw, do not
hang long curtains that couM blow over

the top burners and create a fire h_ar,1.

• Wqlen a pilot goes out (on standing pilot
models), you will demct a faint odor (fig'as

as your signal m relight the pilot. V_qmn
relighting the pilot, make sure burner

controls are in the OFFposition, and follow
instructions in this manual m r_light.

• If you smell gas, and >)u have already made
sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot

m odels),mrn off tim gas to tim range and
call a qualified sere'ice technician. Never

use an ()pen flame to locate a leak.

• Keep range clean and flee ofaccumulations
ofg_ease or spillovers, which may ignite.

• Be carefifl when you clean the cooktop
because tim area over tim pilot (on standing
pilot models) will be hot.

FLOORINGUNDERTHERANGE

Yourrange, like so many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such

as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.

V_qmn **loving dm range on this type of
flooring, it should be installed oil a 1/4" thick
sheet ofpl}_vood (or similar material) as

follows: When thefloor coveringends at the
front ofthe range, the area that the range will

rest (m should be built up with plD_x_od to the
same level or higher than tim floor covering.
This will allow tim range m be moved for
cleaning or servicing.

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LEVELINGTHERANGE

I,eveling legs are located on each corner of
the base of dm range. Your range must be
level in o,,ler to produce proper cooking and
baking results. After it is in its final location,
place a level horizontally on any oven shelf

and check the levelness flont m back and side
u) side. Level the range by ad,jusfing the

leveling legs or by placing shims under the
corners as needed.

One of tim rear leveling legs will engage the

Anti-Tip device (allow f0r some side m side

a(!jusmmnt). Allow a mininmm clearance of
1/8 inch between the range and the leveling
leg that is m be installed into the Anti-Tip

device.

ReadandfollowthisSafetyInformationcarefully.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Usingthesurfaceburners.

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

Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models

Thesurfaceburnersonsomemodelsareflghted
byelectricignition,e//_ninatingtheneedfor
standingpilot/l_?htswithconstantlyburning

flames.

Incaseofa powerfailure,y{)u can ligh t
the sudilce burners on y{)m range xdth a

match. HeM a lighted match to the
burner, then turn tile knob to tile LITE

position. Useextremecautionwhen

lightingburnersthisway.

The electrode of tile spark igxfitex is
exposed. When one burner is turned

to LITE,all the burners spmk. Do not
atmmpt to disassemble or clean

m'ound any burner while another

burner is on.An electric shock may
result, which couM cause you to

knock _)ver hot cookw;ue.

Stlrfa( e btlri]eis in tlse when an
elecnical power failure occurs will

(onfinue to operate nora]ally.

Toppilots

adjustmentscrew

Manifoldpipe_ 0 0

Thermostat"_""_

Toppilots adjustment screw controls
flTerate of gas to the top burner

pilots.

LightingInstructionsfor StandingPilot Models

Thesurfaceburners ontheserangeshave
standingpilots that must be /it initially

Tolight them:

] Be sure suYlh(e 1)urner ( onuol knobs

are in the OFFposition.

[] I,ifi the (ooktop up or off (see the

Careand cleaning of the range se(tion).

[] I,ocate the 2 pih)t ports and light

each of theln with a inatch.

[] lfthepilotsneeda({iusting, mrnthe

a({iusting s(rew lo(ated on the pilot
fiher.

] I,ower tile cooktop. Yotlr sHithce

burners are now ready for use.

[] Observe lighted burners. Compare

the flames to pictures in the Before

youcallforservicese(tion.If any

flalne is unsatisfactolT, call fi)r
service.

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Surface Burner Controls

Theknobsthatturnthesurfaceburnersonand
offarelocatedonthecontrolpanelonthefront

oftherange.Thetwoknobsonthe/eftcontro/

theleftfrontandleft rearburners.Thetwoknobs
onthen_?htcontroltherightfrontandWht rear

burners.

ToLight a Surface Burner

[]

Push tile conuol knob in and turn it
to LITE(Hhm pilot inodels). On

ele(tri( ignition models, you will
hear a little clickingnoise-the

sound of the electric spark igniting

the burner.

[] After the burner ignites, mrnthe

knob to ac{iusttile flame size.

AfterLightingaBurner

• Check to be stlre tile burner you turned

on is tile one yot] want to use.

• Do not operate a burner fi)r an
extended period of time without

cookw, ue on the grate. The finish on
the grate may chip without cookware

to absorb the heat.

• Be sure the burners and grates are
_ool befi)re you pla(e your hand, a

pot hoMer, (leaning (loths or other
inaterials on theln,

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3/4" Flameheight on HI setting

I/8" flame height in the low position

Air Adjustment

An aYadjustment shutter for each surfaceburner

regulates the flow of air to theflame.

Whentherightamountofa# flowsintothe

burner,the flmne xdll be steady, relatively

quiet and have approximately 3/4-inch
sharp blue cones. This isusually the case

xdth fitcto_Tpreset shutter settings.

With tee much air, the fl_une xdll be

unsteady, possibly wtm't burn all the w_ff
around, and will be noisy, st)unding like

a blowtorch.

Withnotenoughair,you wtm't see any

sharp blue cones in the flmne, you may
see yelh)w tips and soot may accumulam
on pots and pans.

_TnrJ burnervalve-../

To a(!just the flow of air to the burners,
rotate the shutters to allow more or less

air into the burner tubes as needed.

Never let the flame extend up the
sides of the cookware.

How to Select FlameSize

Watchthe flame,not the knob,asyou reduce
hea_ Theflame sloeona gas burnershou/d
match thecookware youare using.

Forsafehandlingofcookware,neverletthe
flameextendupthesidesofthe coekware.

Any flame larger than the bottom of the

cookwme is wasted and only serves to heat
the handle.

Topof RangeCookware

Aluminum:Medium-weight cookwme is

recommended beomse it heals quickly
and evenly. Most fi)ods brown evenly in

an aluminum skillet. Use sm_cepans with

tight-fitting lids when cooking with

nfininnnn :41tlotln|s ofw;ner.

Cast-iron:If heated sh)wly, most skillets

_dll give safisl[hcto_Tresuhs.

Enamelware:Under some contritions,
the enmnel of some cookwme may

melt. Follow cookware manufacturer's
recommendations fin cooking methods.

Glass:There me 2 types of glass
cookware-those fin oven use only

and those fi)r top-of range cooking

(smmepans, coffee and teapots).
Glass con(hints heat ve_y slowly.

HeatproofGlassCeramic:Can be used

fi)r either smthce or oven cooking. It
con(h_cts heat vexT slowly and cools vexT
slowly. Check cookwme manufimmrer's

directions to be sure it can be used on

gasranges.

StainlessSteel'.This metal alone has

poor heating properties and is usually
combined with copper, ahmfinum

or other metals fin imprt)ved heat
disnibufion. Combination metal skillets

usually w{nk sads_,mtorily if they are used
with medium heat as the manufimmrer

iecollllllends.

Usingthe oven.

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

Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models

Theovenburner is hghtedby electricignition.

To light tile burner, mrn the OVENTEMP

knob to the desired temperature. The

• . . (

bm nex shouM hght x_tlnn 30-,)0 se( onds.

After the oven reaches the selected

temperature the oven burner _)Tcleson

and off to maintain the selected

temperature.

Power Outage--Electric Ignition Models

Aburnerin usewhenane/ectncalpowerfailure
occurswillcontlbueto operatenormallyYour
ovenmaybeusedduringane/ectricalpower
outagebycarefullyfo/lowlbgthestepsbelow

Tolighttheovenpilotduringan electrical

poweroutage:

[] Be sure the OVENTEMPknob is in

the OFFposition.

[] Open both the oven and broiler

doors and wait 5 minutes to alh)w
any pilot gas to dissipate.

[]

Unplug the range flom the wall
outlet, mrn offflm dr(tilt breaker, or

remove the fi]se to avoid accidental
ignition of the oven if electrical

power is restored while you are
lighting the pilot,

[] Remove the broiler pan.

[] I,ocate the oven pih)t assembly by

h)oking into the broiler opening.

The pilot is at the ba(k of the broiler

comp_uunent, on the left side of the

burner.

NOTE:Theovenmustbeat roomtemperature
beforeyoushouldattempttohghttheovenpilot
manually

[]
[]

Turn the OVENTEMP knob to the

desired temperature setting.
I,ight the pih)t with a match and

withchaw your arm immediately

be(ause the oven burner may light in
aslittle as 20 se(ends.

[] Replace the broiler pan and ch)se

the oven and broiler doors.

NOTE:It isnecessarytolightthepilotmanually
eachtimetheovenisuseddunwapoweroutage.

Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models

Thestandingovenpilot mustbelitinitially • To light the oven burner, mrn the

Tolight the oven pilot:

[] Besure the OVENTEMPknob is in

the OFFposition.

] Remove the oven bottom. See the

Careand cleaningofthe range section.

[] Find the oven pih)t port at the back

of the oven.

OVENTEMPknob to the desired
temperature. The burner shouM

light xdthin 60 se(onds.

• Power failure? An electrical power

failure will not affect the standing
oven pih)t.

[] Using a hmg match or match holder,

reach in and light the oven pilot.

[] Repla(e the oven bottom and (lose

the door. Your oven and broiler are
now ready for use.

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OvenControl

YouroveniscontrolledbyanOVENTEMPknob.It
willnormallytake30-90secondsbeforethe

flamecomeson.

After the oven reaches the selected

temperature, the oven burner (Tcles-off
completely, then on _dth a flfll flame-to

maintain the selected temperature.

Air Adjustment

An airadjustmentshutterfortheovenburner

regulatestheflowofair totheflame.

You'll lind the shutter against the back
wall behind the broiler drawer. To reach

it remove the oven bottom (see the Care

and cleaningofthe range section) and the

burner baffle.

Toadjusttheflowof air,loosen the Phillips

head soew and rotate the shutter to allow
more or less air into the burner robe as

needed.

When _e right amount ofair flows into
the burner, the flame shouM be steady,

with approxima/ely 1/2 inch blue cones,
and shouM not extend out over the

baffle edges.

Bump

OvenShelves

The shelves me designed with stop-locks

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

completely out of the oven and will not
tilt when )_m me rem_)ving ti)od flom

them or placing ti)od on them.

When pladng cookwme on a shelf,
pull the shelf out to the bump on the

shelf support. Place the cookwme on the
shelf, then slide the shelf back into the

oven. This will eliminate reaching into
the hot oven.

Toremove the shelves from the oven, pull
them t{)ward you, flit flont end upwmd

and pull them out.

Toreplace,place shelf on shelf support

with stop-locks (cucved extension of

shell) fitdng up and toward back of oven.

Tilt up fiont and push shelf tow:trd back

of oven until it goes past the bump on the
shelf support. Then lower flont of shelf

and push it all the way back.

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Usingthe oven.

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

OvenSheffPositions

The oven has Ibm shelf supports-A

(bottoln), B, g and D (top).
Shelf positions tot cooking me suggested

in the Usingyour ovenfor bakingand Using

your ovenfor roasting sections.

The oven has 4shelf positions.

Oven Vents

• The oven isvented through (hlct
openings at tile rear of the cooklop.

• Do not block the opening when
cooking in tile oven-it is important

that the flow of hot air flom the oven

and flesh air to the oven burner be
uninterrupted.

• Tile vent openings and neafl)y sudaces

may become hot during baking and
broiling. Do not touch them.

• Do not leave plastic items on the
cooktop-they may meh ifleft too close

to the vent.

• Handles cffpots and pans on tile
cooklop may become hot if left too

close to the vent.

• Metal items will become very hot if they
are left on the cooklop and could cause

buI'ns.

• Do not leave any items on tile cookmp.

The hot air flom the vent m W ignite

flammable items and will increase
pressure in closed containers, which

may cruise them to burst.

Thetype ofmargarine will affect baking performance!

Mostrecipesforbaklnghavebeendeve/oped
usingh/#hfatproductssuchasbutteror
margarine(80%fat).ffyoudecreasethefat,the
recipemaynotgivethesameresu/tsaswitha
higherfatproduc_

Redpe tifilure can resuh if cakes, pies,
pastries, cookies or candies me made with
lowtat spreads. The h_wer the tilt content

of a spread pro(hlct, the more noticeable
these differences become.

Federal standmds require pro(hmls

labeled "margarine" to contain at least
80% tilt by weight. Lowtat spreads, on
the other hand, contain less fitt and more

water. The high moisture content of these

spreads attects tile texture and flavor of

baked goo(g. For best resuhs with your

old tm-ofite recipes, use mmgmine,

butter or stick sprea(g containing at

least 70% vegetable oil.

12

Usingtheovenforbaking.

Toavoid possib/e bums, place £heshelves in the desired posifion before you turn £heoven on,

How to Set the Oven For Baking

I_ Close the ovendoor. Then mrn the

OVENTEMPknob to tile desired

temperature.

V2] Check the food for doneness at

file mininnml time on file recipe.
Cook hmger itne< essmy. Turn

tile OVENTEMP knob to OFFand

remove tile toed.

Place most foods inthe middle of

the oven.

OvenShelves

Arrange tile oven shelf or shelves in tile

desired locations while the oven is (eel.

Tile correct shelf position depends on the

kind of food and tile 1)ro_lling desired.

As a general role, place most fi)ods in tile
mkklle of the oven, on either the shelf

position B or C. See the chmt fi)r

suggested shelf positions.

Typeof Food

Angelfoodcake
Biscuits,muffins

Cookiesorcupcakes
Brownies

Layercakes

Bundtorpoundcakes
Piesorpieshells
Frozenpies(oncookiesheet)

Casseroles

Shelf Position

A

BorC
BorC

BorC
BorC

AorB

BorC

A

BorC

Preheating

Preheat the oven for l 0 minutes iftile

redpe callsforit. Preheat means
bringing the oven up to tile spedtied

temperature before putting tile toed in

tile oven.

Topreheat,set theovenat thecorrect
temperature--selecting a highertemperature

doesnot shortenthe preheat rime.

Preheating is necessa U tar good resuhs
when baking cakes, cookies, pasu 7 and
breads. Fox most casseroles and roasts,

preheating is not necessa U.

Baking Pans

Usetheproperbakingpan.Thetypeof finishon
thepandeterminestheamountofbrowningthat

wi//occur

• Glass baking dishes also absorb heat.
When baking in glass baking dishes,

hxwerthe temperature by 25 OF.and use
tile recommended cooking time in the

redpe. This is not necessa U when
baking pies or casseroles.

• Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat
resuhing in a browner, (risper (rest.

Use tiffs type for pies.

• Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect
heat, resulting in a lighter, more

delicate br{xx_lling.Cakes and cookies
require this type of pan.

Pan Placement

Fox"even cooking and proper brox_lling,

there nmst be enough room ti)r >fir

circulation in tile oven. lktking results will
be better ifbaking pans me centered as
nmch as possible rather than being placed

to tile flont or to the back of the oven.

Pans sh(xuld not touch each other or tile
walls of the oven. Allow 1 to 1_/2inch

space between pans _Lswell as fiom tile
back of the oven, the door and tile sides.

Ifyouneedtousetwoshelves,staggerthe

panssooneisnotdirectlyabovetheother 13

Usingthe ovenforbaking.

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

Cookies

Forevencookingand properbrownlbg there
mustbe enoughroom for air circu/afion in

the oven.

l'_tking resuhs _dll be beuer ifbaking pans

me centered as nmch as possible rather

than being placed to the front or to the

back of the oven.

Pans shouM not touch each other or tile

walls of the oven. Allow l to 11/,_,inch

space between pans _Lswell as flom the
back of the oven, the door and the sleds.

If youneedtousetwoshelves,staggerthepans
sooneis notdirectlyabovetheother

For best results, use only one cookie
sheet t7 the oven at a time.

OvenShelves

Flat cookie sheets (with_ut sides)
pro&ice better-looking cookies. ( ookies
baked in ajelly roll pan (short sides all

around) may have dmker edges and pale
or light browning may occur.

Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it
t_)uches tile walls or the door of tile oven.

Never entirely cover a shelf with a large

cookie sheet.

Pies

For best resuhs, bake pies in dark, rough
or (hill pans to produce a br_x_ller,

crisper cmst.

Frozenpies in foilpans should beplaced onan
aluminumcookiesheetfor baklhg since theshiny
foil panreflects heat away from thepie crust, the
cookiesheethelps retain it.

Cakes

Whenbaklbgcakes,warpedorbentpanswill
causeunevenbakingresultsandpoorlyshaped
products.

A cake baked in a pan larger than the

recipe recommends will usually be oisper,
thinner and drier than it shouM be.

If baked in a pan smaller than

recommended, it may be undercooked
and batter may overfl()w.

Checkthe recipeto makesure thepan sl2eused
is the one recommendecL

AluminumFoil

Never entirely __)vera shelf with
ahmfinum fi)il. This will disturb the heat

circulation and resuh in poor baking.

A smaller sheet offi)il may be used to

catch a spillover by placing it on a lower
shelf several inches beh)w the fi)od.

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Don'tPeek

Set the timer fi)r the estimated cooking
time and do not open the door to look at

your food. Most redpes pr{)vide

ininilnuln and maxinmm baking times
such as "bake 30-411nfinutes,"

DONOTopen the doorto checkuntil the
minlfnumtime. Openingthe oven doorfrequent/)/
duringcookingallows heat to escapeand makes
baklbgtlTneslonger Yourbaklbgresultsmayalso

beaffectecL

Usingthe oven formasting.

Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry carl be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting

temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to aminimum.

Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Roasting is easy;just follow these directions."

Place the shelf in theA or B
position.

How to Set the Oven For Roasting

[] Place tile shelf in tile A or B position.

No preheating is ne(essa U.

[]

(heck tile weight of tile meat. Place
it fat side up (or for pouhiT, breast-

side-up) on a roasting rack in a
shallow pan. The melting tht will

baste the meat. Select a pan as close
to the size of the meat as possible.

IJne the pan with aluminum fi)il

when using tile pan fi)r mminafing,

cooking _dth fi_uits,cooking hemily
cured meats, or basting tood during
cooking.

[] Turn tile OVENTEMPknob to tile

desired setting.

[] After roasting is complete, mrn tile

OVENTEMPknob to OFFand then

remove tile ti)od fiom the oven.

15

Usingtheovenforbroiling.

Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food, Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be bmi/ect Follow
£hesesteps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum,

Yourrange has a compartment below the oven for broiling. A specially designed broiler pan allows dripping fat to

drain awayfmm the food,
Both the oven andbroiler compartment doors should'be closed during broiling.

How to Set Your Oven for Broiling

[] You can change tile distance oftim []

fi)od fi'om the heat som(e by

positioning the broiler pan in tile []

broiler compamnent-A (bottom of
broiler compamnent) or second

position. Most broiling sh¢mM be
clone in position A.

[]
[]

Preheat the broiler fi)r best resuhs.
If the meat has fat or gristle around

the edge, cut vertical slashes through
it about 2 indms apmt, but don't cut

into the meat. We recommend that
you trim the tat to prevent excessive

smoking, leaving a layer about 1/8
inch thick.

[]

Turn tile OVENTEMPknob to BROIL.

Turn inost foods once during

cooking. Time foods fi)r about one-
half tile total cooking time, mrn

ti)od, then continue to cook to
preterred doneness.

Turn tile OVENTEMP knob to OFF.

Remove tile broiler pan fiom tile

broiler compartment and serve tile

/i)od imme(fiately. I_eave tile pan
outside the range to cool.

[] Close tile oven and broiler

compartment door.

Useof AluminumFoil

You can use alulninuln fi)il to line your

broiler pan. However, you must rooM the
fi)iltightly to tile pan.

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Broiling Guide

• The oven and broiler (ompartment

doors nmst be closed during broiling.

• Ahvays use the broiler pan that comes
xdth your range.

• If desired, marinate meals or chicken
betbre broiling. Or, brush with

barbeom smlce the last 5 m 10 minums.

• When mTanging tbod on pan, do not
let fitt/y edges hang over the sides. The

fitt drippings will soil the broiler
compartment.

• Use tongs to mrn the meat. Pierced
meat losesjuk es.

Food
Bacon

GroundBeef

Beef Steaks

Medium

Chicken

Fish

Amountor Shelf
Thickness Position

1/2lb.

(about8tlfin slices)

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

1to 11/zIbs.

1whole

2 to 2VzIbs.,

split lengthwise

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

Time In Minutes

First Side Second Side

31/Lrain. 3rain.

10 11 rain. &5 rain.

12min. 5 6 rain.

30_5 rain. 25 30min.

5 rain. 5rain.

Comments

Arrangein single laye

Spaceevenly.

Steakslesstban 1"
thickcookthrough

beforebrowning.Pan

frying isrecommende(

Reducetimeabout5

to 10minutesper sid{
for cut-up cbicken.

Brusheachsidewitb
meltedbutter.Broil

skin-side-downfirst.

Handleandturn very

carefully.Brushwitb

lemonbutter before

andduringcooking,if
desired.Prebeat

broilerto increase
browning.

/7

Careand cleaningof the range.

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.

How toRemovethe Rangefor CleaningandServicing

Folh)w these steps to remove the range
ti)r se_x_i(ingor (leaning hard to rea(h

suffhces.

[] Shut offthe gas supply to the range.
[] Disconnect the elecuical supply to

tlle range.

[] Disconnect the gas supply robing to

tlle range.

[] Reverse these steps to re-install the

range. If the gas line has been
disconnected, check tin gas leaks

after re-connection. See the
Installation Instructions fin the gas

lead test method.

NOTE."A trainedtechnicianshouldmakethegas
installation,disconnectionandre-connectionof

thegassupplytotheappliance.

[]

Slide the range fi)_w_ud tofiee the
range fi)ot fiom the Anti-Tip bra(ket.

See the Installation Instructions for
the h)cation of the bracket.

Lift-Up/OffCooktop

Cleantheareaunderthecooktopoften.Built-up

soil,especiallygrease,maycatchonfke.

To make cleaning easier, the cooktop

may be lifted up or off.
Be sure all burners me turned offbetore

raising the cooklop. Then rem_)ve the
grates.

(hasp the two fiont burner wells and lift
the cooktop up or off. Be carefifl of the

pih)ts when the cooktop is up.

After cleaning underneath the cooklop
with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth,

lower or replace the cooklop. Be cmefifl
not to pinch y{)ur fingers.

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Burner Grates

Gratesshouldbe washedregularlyandafter

spi//overs.Washtheminhot,soapywaterand
nnsewithdean water

After cleaning, (hT thoroughly by putting

them in a w:um _)venfin a tew minutes.
Don't put the grates back on the range

while they are wet. When repladng the

grates, be sure they're positioned seouely

)vet the burners.

To get rid ofburne(bon fi)od, place the

grates in a c_)vered container (or plastic
bag) with l/4 cup ammonia to loosen

the soil, Then scrub with a soap-filled
scouring pad if necessary.

Although they're durable, the grates will
gradually lose their shine, regmdless of

the best cme you can give them. This is
due to their continual exposure to high

temperatures.

Do not opei'4te a burner J}.)ran extended
period of time without cookw_ue on the

grate. The finish on the grate may chip
x_thout cookware to absorb tim beat.

Burners

Theholesin the surfaceburnersof your range

mustbe kept cleanat all tlYnesforproper ignition
andan even,unhamperedflame.

Youshouldcleanthesurfaceburners

routinely,especiallyafterbadspillovers,

which could ('log these holes. "v\tpe off

tile smtitce burners. If hea Wspilh)ver

OCCllI'S, I'eIIl()ve the StlFlhce bllineis

flom the _>mge.The burners lift out fi)r

cleaning. I Jfl up the coohop and then
lift out the smthce burners.

NOTE."Ascrewholdseachoftheburnersin

placetokeepthemfromwobbhbgaroundduring

shipmenLflemoveanddiscardtheshipping
screwflit theburnertoonesideat theend

closestto theigniter Thisdisengagesit from
thegasvalvesatthefrontof therange.It rifts

outeasily

Toremove burned-on food, soak the surlace

burner in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and hot water. Soak the su_thce

burner tin 20 to 30 minutes. For more
stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft

Scrub <Pbrand or Bon Am(' brand. Rinse
well to rem{)ve any uaces of the cleanser

that might clog the su_thce burner
openings. Do not use steel wool becm(se

it _dll clog the su_time burner openings
and soatch the smthce burners. If the

holes become clogged, clean them xdth a
small pin or se_dng needle.

Before putting the surface burnerback,

shake out excess water and then (hy it
thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven

for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the
range, making sure it is properly seated

and level.

ControlPanel andKnobs

It's a good idea to wipe the control panel

atier each use of the oven. Clean with
mild soap and water or vinegar and water,

rinse with clean water and polish (hy with
a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, suong
liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or

oven cleaners on the conuol panel-they

will (hmage the finish. A 50/50 solution

ofvinegm and hot water works well.

Thecontrolknobsmayberemovedforeasier

cleaning.

To remove the knob, pull it suaight off
the stem. Wash the knobs in soap and

water or a vinegar and hot water
solution but do not soak.

OvenShelves

The shelves can be cleaned by hand using

soap and water or with an abrasive
cleaner. Arier cleaning, rinse the shelves

with clean water and &y.

To rem()ve heaxy, burned-on soil, you
may use so)uring pads. Arier scrubbing,

wash _dth soapy water, rinse and (h)'.

Metal Parts

Donotusesteelwool,abrasives,ammonia
orcommercialovencleaners.

To sately clean smthces: wash, rinse and

then &y with a soft cloth.

18

Careand cleaningof the range.

RemovableOvenBottom

First remove the shelves fiom the oven.

The oven bottom litis fiom the rear.

Grasp each side of the oven bottom and
lift upward fiom the rear until the bottom

is clear-lift it to remove fiom the flont.

NOTE:If theovenbottomIsreplacedincorrectly,
itmaywarpandcauseundesirablebakingresults.

Cleaningthe OvenBottom

Theovenbottomhasaporcelainenamelfinish.

To make cleaning easier, protect the oven

bottom fiom excessive spillovers. This is
particularly important when baking a
fi_uitpie or other toods with high acid

content. Hot fl_uitfllings or fi)ods that
are addic in coment, such as tomatoes

or sauerkrm_t, and stances with vineg_u
or lemon juice, may cause pitting and

dmnage to the porcelain enmnel sudime.

Toprotecttheovenbottomsurface, place

a piece of ahmfinum tk)ilslightly larger

than the baking dish on the shelfbeh)w
to catch any boilovers. It should not

complelely cover the shelf as this

would cm_seuneven heat in the oven.
Ahmfinum titil sh_tuld not be placed

on the oven bottom.
lfa spilh)ver does occur on the oven

bottom, alh)w the oven to cool first. You

can clean the bottom with soap and

water, a mild abrasive cleanser, soap-flied

steel wool pads or an oven cleaner

tollowing paclclge directions.

Ii !,

Broiler Drawer

The broiler pan is held in place by a xdre

broiler rock.

Toopen the broiler:

[] (;ently lift up and pull tbtward on

the drop down broiler door.

[]
[]

[]

Pull the broiler pan fbtward. It x611
reach a tempora U stop position.

Continue to pull f)tward and the
broiler pan will pull out to expose

the entire broiler grill smlhce.
Remove the broiler pan flom the

broiler ra(k by lifting up on the fiont
ofthe broiler pan st)it will clear the

xdre rack. Then pull ti)rward slightly
and use both hands to lift the pan

fee of the rack.

D returnthepantothebreilerreck:

[] Pull the _fire rack Out tOthe stop

position.

[] Insert the pan into the recessed

section of the broiler rack.

[] Slide the pan in place under the pan

ret_finers. Push the pan to the rear of
the broiler compartment.

[] (lose the broiler door.

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Broiler Pan

After broiling, remove tile broiler pan
and (arefiflly pour out tile grease in tile

pan into a proper container.
Ifti)o(1 has burned on, sprinkle the pan

with detergent while hot and c{)verwith
wet paper towels or a dishcloth, l'_urned-

on ti)ods will soak loose while the meal is

being served.

Wash; scour if necessa U. Rinse and &y.
The broiler pan may also be cleaned in a

dishwasher. Do not store a soiled broiler
pan anywhere in the range.

Lockingmechanismlever

To,oc \\\

applyforce_,_.

Tounlockapplyforce

Lift-OffOvenDoor tonsomemodels)

The oven door is removal)le (on some

models) but it is heax T. You may need

help rem(Mng and replacing the door.

Toremovethedoor:

[] Open the door to the fifll open

position.

[] Raise the hxking mechanism by

appl}dng force to the locking
mechanism lever.

[] Close the door until it stops against

the locking mechanism.

[] (hasp firmly on each side and lift the

door straight up and offthe hinges.

Toreplace the door:

[]

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

Then lower the door slowly and

evenly over both ltinges at the
same time.

[]

Open the door to the fifll open
position and press the locking

mechanism back into its original
position.

DONOTATTEMPTTOCLOSETHEDOOR

UNTILTHISSTEPISCOMPLETETHE
HINGEORDOORCOULDBEDAMAGED.

TOCLEANTHEDOOR:
Insideofdoor:

• S{)ap and water will normally do the

.job. Hemy spattering or spilh)vers m W

require cleaning with a miM abrasive
cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also

be used. Do not allowtood spills with a
high sugm or acid conmnt (such as
milk, tomatoes, smmrlaaut, trait juices

or pie filling) to remain on the surlime.
They may cause a dull spot even

after cleaning.

• If necessary, you may use an oven
cleaner. Folh)w packslge directions.

Outsideof door:

• Use soap and water to thoroughly clean
the top, sides and fiont oftim oven.

Rinse well.

• Spillage of mminades, fiatitjuices,
tomato sauces and basting materials

containing adds may cause
discoloration and shouM be wiped up
imme(fiately. When surlace is cool,

clean and rinse.

• 1)o not use oven cleaners, cleansing
powders or hmsh abrasives on the

outside of the door.

2/

Careand cleaningof the range.

Porcelain Oven Interior

With proper care, the porcelain enamel

finish on the inside of the oven _dll stay
nm_qooking fin yems.

Lettherangecoolbeforecleanlbg.

We recomi_lend that you wear rtlbber

gh_veswhen cleaning the range.

Soap and water will normally do the job.

Hem T spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive

cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also
be used. Do not allow tood spills with a

high sugm or acid content (such as
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fi_uitjuices or pie

filling) to remain on the surlace. They
may cruise a dull spot even after cleaning.

Householdammoniamaymakethe
cleaningjob easier.Place1/2 cup in a

shallow glass or pot/e U container in a
cold oven overnight. Tile mnmonia

flmms will help loosen the burned-on
grease and fi)od.

Ifnecessargyoumayuseanovencleaner
Followpackagedirections.

Cautions about using spray-on oven
cleaners:

• Do not spray on tile electrical conuols
and s_witchesbecmlse it c()uld cruise

a short circuit and resuh in sparking
or fire.

• Do not allow a fihn flom tile cleaner to
build up on tile temperature sensor-it

could cause tile oven to heat
improperly. (The sensor is located at

tile top of tile oven.) Cmeflflly wipe tile
sensor clean after each _ven cleaning,

being carefifl not/o move the sensor as
a change in its position could affect

how the oven bakes.

• Do not spray any ()ven cleaner on tile
ou/side of tile oven door, handles or

any exterior surlhce of tile oven, wood
or painted surlimes. The cleaner can

dmnage these surlimes.

22

Instaliadenof therange.

Read theseinstructions completely and careMly.

Important!

Remove all packing material and literature from
oven before connecting gas and electrical
supply to range.

Before YouBegb

Read these instructionscompletely and

carefully.

IMPORTANT."Save these instructions for the

local electrical inspector's use.
INSTALLER:Leave these instructions with the

appliance after installation is completed.

CONSUMER:Keep this Owner's Manual and the
Installation Instructions for future use.

Thisappliance mustbe properly grounded,

ForYourSafety

If yousmell gas:

[] Open windows.
[] Don't touch electrical switches.
[] Extinguish any open flame.
[] Immediately call your gas supplier.

Do not store oruse combustiblematerials,
gasoline orother flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinityof thisor anyother appliance.

WAflNINg/

• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual

For assistance or additional information,

consult a qualified installer, service agency,

manufacturer (dealer) or the gas supplier.

• Flexible connectors--If the range b
connected with a flexible connector, use

caution when moving it away from the wall.

Flexible connectors are not intended for
repeated bending. Do not allow cleaners to

get on them. Never reuse old flexible

connectors; this can cause gas leaks and

personal injury. Always use NEW flexible

connectors when installing a gas appliance.
They must comply with ANSI Z21.24,latest

edition.

23

Installationoftherange.

Read theseinstructionscompletely and carefully.

Dimensionsand Clearances

Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces.

25_1/2"_
fromwail
tofront of

panel

Minimum to 30"
cabinetson

eitherside 18" Minimum

ot range __

36"

C

_.inimum towail on

either side of range

aBuve Jb [leiyllL

Maximumdepth

40W"

_Depthincluding handle: 25-9/16."

Depth to front of control knobs: 26-I/8."

0" clearance below cooking top and at rear ofrange

Models A B C
20" Wide 20" 203/s" 2"
24" Wide 24" 243/a" 0"

24

Important Safety Instructions

Installation of this range must conform with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the

National Fuel Gas Code,ANSI Z223.1,latest
edition. In Canada,installation must conform

with the current Natural Gas Installation Code,
CAN/CGA-B 149.1or the current Propane

Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2,and with
local codes where applicable.

This range has been design-certified bythe

American GasAssociation according to ANSI
Z21.1,latest edition and Canadian Gas

Association according to CAN/CGA-1.1latest
edition. As with any appliance using gas and

generating heat, there are certain safety
precautions you should follow. Youwill find

these precautions in the Important Safety
Instructions in the front of this guide. Read them

carefully.

• A range should NOTbe installed directly over

ldtchen cmpefing unless an insulating pad of
1/4-inch thick piece of pl}_vood is placed

between tile range and cmpet.

• Be sure )_)ur range isproperly installed by a

qualified installer or set_ice technidan.

• This range nmst be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes, or in their

absence, with the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, lamst edition and

Canadian Gas Assodadon according to
CAN/CGA-1.1 latest edition. See Electrical

Connection Infi)rmation.

•Betore installing the range in an area covered
xdth linoleum or any other synthetic floor

o)vering, make sure the floor o wering can

withstand heat at least 90 °F. ab_)veroom

temperature without shrinking, warping or
discoloring.

• Make sure tile wall coverings around tlle range

can _dthstand tile heat generated by the range.

• Make sure all conuols ieF[lain ill the OFF

position when tile T_lngeis not in use.

Read theseinstructions completely and carefully.

ToolsYouWill Need

Forlevelinglegs:

• ( hannel lock pliers

Forgassupplyconnection:

• Pipe wrench

ForconversionfromNaturaltoLPgas:

• 1/2-inch open-end wrench

Forburnerflameadjustment:

• Phillips head and bladeqype s(rewdrivers

p

Additional Materials YouMay Need

• (;as line shut-offvalve. ForFlexibleConnection:

• Pipe joint sealant that resists action of I 2 gas.

• 1/2-inch pipe nipple,

ForRigidConnection:

• Pipe fittings as required.

• Flexible metal appliance connector
(same 3/4-in(h or 1/2-in(h I.D. as gas

supply line).

• Flare union adapter line
(1/2-m( h NPT x 3/4-m( h or 1/2-m(h I.D.).

Installo gtheBackguard

[] Remove the cooktop.
[] Place the backguard on top of the end panels

at the rear of the range.

[] (_onnect the "disconnect plug" (for power u)

the ba(kguard fiom the range).

[] Insert the machine screws through the lower

inside flange ofthe end (aps and the end
panels. Se(ure with the hex nuts provided.

[]

Insert the inachine screwsthrough the
elongated holes at the bottom of the

backguard and side flange of the burner box.
Secure xdth the hex nuts provided.

[] Attach the lower edge of the backguard to

the vent outlet with 2 sheet inetal sciews.

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Installationoftherange.

Read theseinstructionscompletely and carefully.

RangeLocation

Do not set the range over holes in the floor or other locations where it may be subject to strong
drafts. Any opening in the waft behind the range and in the floor under the range should be sealed.

Make sure the flow of combustion or ventilation air is not obstructed.

Recommendedgasandelectricsupplylocation

/

-- GasHookup
Area

30" Min.

Checklocal codes before making connections.

Models A B
20" Wide 203/a" 2"
24" Wide 243/8" 0"

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Read theseinstructions completely and carefully.

WARNING'!

Anti-Tip Bracket

• ALL RANGES CAN TIP

• INJURY COULDRESULT

• INSTALLANTI-TIP DEVICE
PACKEDWITH RANGE

• SEEINSTRUCTIONS

ToolsYouWill Need

• Phillips head s(rewdriver

} t/ f• 1,_ or adlustable wrencll

• Flat blade s(rewdriver

Anti-TipBracketInstallationInstructions

Anti-tipbracketattachestothefloortoholdeitherrear

rangeleg.Whenfasteningtothefloor,besurethatthe
screwdoesnotpenetrateelectncalwlYingorplumbing.If
youcannotbesureof this,useashorterscrewthatwillnot

penetratethroughthefloonbg

[] Decide whether tile anti-tip bracket xdll be

installed on tile right or levi side of the range

location.

[] Screw dm bracket securely to tim floor wifll

tlle screw provided. The screw is self drilling
in w{_o(1,pl}_v{)od,pmticle and chip board,

and most metal flmning. If attaching to
mason U, )_)u can Nly suitable screws and/or

anchors at hmdwme stores. Use a masomy
drill to drill the required holes.

[] Ifthe bracket side of the range is next to a

(abinet, plate the brat ket against balk wall
and (al)inet.

If there is no ac!jacent cabinet, detemfine

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.

Outside edge of bracket

shouldbeflushwithtbe Wallbehindrange
outsideofthe range

Adjacentcabinet ]

_i, orfinallocation ]

Anti-tipbracket / Wall

[] Using tile x_Tench,back out tlle fi)m range

legs at least two turns. Level tlle range. See
tile Protect YourFloor and Levelingthe Range

infi)m_afion in tim Installationtherange

se(tion of thismanual for leveling
infi)m_ation.

[] Slide tile range into place.

27

Installationoftherange.

Read theseinstructionscompletely and carefully.

ConvertBurner Orifices and PressureRegulator(if necessary)

[] ConvertingBurnerOrificestoLPGas: SCPRegulator:

NAT

LPgas setting

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Tighten the orifice hoods fin"tile sudace burners

and oven burner approximately two complete
turns to the closed position and a(!just top pilots,

ifequipped. The gas pressure regulator must be
converted/o the 12 gas setting so that it will

pr(Mde a pressure of 10 inches water column to
the xvmgemanitixld.

[] ConvertingBurnerOrifices toNaturalGas:

(onlyifrangehasbeenoperatedprewouslyonLPgas)

NAT gas setting

Uns(rew the orifice hoods fin all burners (top
and oven) approximately two complete turns,

until the flame on the burner does not increase in
length. A(!just the top pilots (if equipped). The

gas pressure regulator must be set to the natural
gas setting so that it will provide a pressure of 4

inches of water cohmm in the range manitold.
[] RegulatorConversion:

All ranges me equipped with a gas pressure

regulator tin controlling and m_fintaining a
uniform gas pressure in the gas manifold of the

range. The burner orifices me sized tin the gas
pressure delivered by the regulator supplied.

The pressure regulator must not be rem()xv(1.
To convert the regulator fiom one gas to another,

reter to the ti)llowing illusuafion that applies:

Harper-Wyman Regulator:

_ _ NAT

For a Harper-W}qnan regulator, remove converter
cap by inserting a coin into slot in top and

twisting. Turn cap over and re-install.

On the SCP regulator, unscrew the converter
using a b/8 x;Ten(h. Turn tlle (ap over and

reinstall.

NOTE."Whatyoureadontheconvertercaporplungerls
thetypeofgasfor whichtheregu/atorlsseLIfyoursreads
NAT,theregulatorissetfornaturalgas.IfyoursreadsLP,
theregulatorissetforLR

• Forproperoperation,themaximuminletpressure

totheregulatormustbenomorethan14inchesof
water columnpressure.Fox-(hecking the

regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least

1-inch of water cohHnn (3.4 KI'A) greamr than
the regulator ou/put setting. If the regulator is

set fin 4 inches of water column pressure, the

inlet pressure nmst be at least 5 inches. If the
regulator is set fi)r 10 inches, the inlet pressure

must be at least 11 inches.

• The gas supply line to the range should be 1/2
indl or 3/4 indl pipe.

Forstandingpilotmodels,make the necessmy oven
pilot a(!jusUnent (see directions in the If Range

HasStandingPilots--Light andAdjust Surface
Burner Pilots section). Also burner air shutter

a(!justlIlents illav be nexessmy on all models to
complele conversion (see the Surface BurnerAir
ShutterAdjustment section).

Read theseinstructions completely and carefully.

Connectthe Rangeto Gas

Thehouse piping and connector used to connect the range to the main gas supply must be

clean, free of metal shavings, rust, dirt or liquids (oil or water). Contaminants in the supply lines
can work their way into the range manifold and cause failure of gas valves or controls and clog

burners or pilot orifices.

[]

[]

[]

[]

House Flareunion Nut Appliance Nut Flareunion Rangepressure

piping adapter connector adapter regulator

If tile range is to be connected to house
piping xdth flexible or semi-rigid metal

appliance connector, conneclor nuts MUST
NOTbe connected directly to pipe threads.

The appliance connector must be installed

by using the proper flme union adapters _dth
the connector. Cutoffvalve, appliance

connector and adapters are not supplied

with the range. (Because solid pipe resuicts

moxJng the range, we recommend use of

A.G.A. certified flexible tubing.) In ( anada,

flexible connectors must be single wall metal
connectors no longer than 6 Det in length.

Install a manual slmtoffvalve in tim gas line
in an easily ac(essible lo(ation outside of the

range. Be sure you know how and where to
shut offthe gas supply to the _wnge.

Check for leaks. After connecting the range
to gas, check the system ti)r leaks with a liquid

leak detector atall.joints and connections.

[] Tighten all connections as necessa U to

prevent gas leakage in the range or supply
line.

[]

CAUTION:Do not use a flame to check for

gas leaks.

Clmck alignment of valves after connecting
the range to the gas supply to be sure tlle

manflold pipe has not been moved. A
misalignment could cruise the valve knob

stem to rub on the control panel, resuhing in
a gas leak at the x;tlve.

Disconnect the range and its individual shut-off

valve fiom the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of the system at test pressures

greamr than 1/2 psig.

Isolate the range fiom the gas supply piping
s):stem by closing its incfivichml manual shuH)ff

valve (hning any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping s}\stem at test pressures equal to or less

than 1/2 psig.

CheckingManifold GasPressure

If it should be necessmy to check the manifold gas

pressure, connect manomeler (water gauge) or

other pressure device m the top burner orifice

fiuthest flom the manflold inlet and mrn burner
xvtlve on.

For an accurate pressure check have at least

2 other top burners burning. Be sure the gas
supply inlet pressure is at least one inch above

spedfied range manitold pressure.

The gas supply pressure sh()uld never be over

14 inches W.(. When properly a({justed ti)r

Natural Gas the W.C. pressure is 4inches; fin 12

Gas the W.C. pressure is 10 inches. The serial
plate, located under the main top in the burner
box area, indicates tot which/ype of gas your

range was timtoU a({justed.

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Installationoftherange.

Read theseinstructionscompletely and carefully.

ToMake Electrical Connection(if range has electric ignition)

CAUTION--FOR PERSONALSAFETY."DO NOT
USEAN EXTENSION CORDWITH THIS

APPLIANCE.

• This appliance nmst be supplied xdth the
proper voltage and flequemy, and connecled

to an in(fivi(hml, property grounded and

pol_uized branch dr(uit, protected by a circuit
breaker or time<lel W fi]se, as noted on the

rating plate.

• '_,\tfing nmst contoHn/o National Electric
(odes or the prevailing local code fi)ra range t)f

this kilowatt rating. (See the rating pla/e under
the cooklop fi)r this intonnation.)

• If the electric supply provided does not meet
the above spe(ifi(ations, (all a li(ensed

elecuician.

WARNING!

Electrical GroundingInstructions

This appliance is equipped with a throe prong
grounding plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged dirocfly into a
properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or
remove the grounding prong from this plug.

INSURE PROPERGROUNDEXISTSBEFOREUSE

Light andAdjust Surface BurnerPilots (if range has standing pilots)

[] Purge all air flom supply system by ranting

one top bunmr valve fhlly ONfor 15se(onds. _!_ Topburnerpilots _,_

[] Tmnvalve OFFandlight pilot bmners.

A(!iust pilot fl_unes using the a(!iusting s(rew

on tl_eback oflhe thermostat, so that each
flame is approximately 1/4-inch in height.

[] To light any top bmner, push and turn

bmner knob to the LIFEposition.

Toppilots adjustment

screwcontrolsthe
rate ofgasto the top
burnerpilots.

[] When burner has ignited, rotate knob 1o

desired flame setting.

Manifold pipe

Tbermostat

Thermostat
Sensor,_,

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Read theseinstructions completely and carefully.

If RangeHas Electric Ignition

There are sepam/e ignition dexices ti)r tile left
and fight hand sudhce burners. Both of these

ignitors are ONwhen any knob is turned to the

UTE setting. The ignitors will spark as long as any
of the top burner knobs are at the LITE setting.

In the event of an electrical power taihne, the top

burners (an still be used. To light a burner, hold a

lighted kit(hen match a(!jacent to the top burner

to beused and mrn valveknob to LITE.USE
EXTREMECAUTION.

OvenPilot Adjustment

Onpilot models remove thermostat knob.

Check position of pilot gas selector to make sure
selector is turned to the correct position fi)r the

ffpe of gas that is to be used. To change/o LR

insert small blade screwdriver in slot and mrn
fiflly clockwise so that indicator poims to LR To

change to NAg mrn fiflly counterclockwise so that

indicator points to/VAT.

• If desired, the gas to the oven pilot can be
turned offby turning the selector so the pointer

is at the OFFposition, nfidway between the LP
and NATsettings. (Thermostat on your range

may not appear exactly as sh_wn in diagrmn.)

Ovenpilot selectorkey
switchesfrom LPto NAT Pointer

Front view

• On electric ignition models the gas to tlle oven

burner can be turned oil A iilantlal shuFofl
valve is provided on manifold pipe.

St o OvenOperation

[] With tile oven dmrmostat trial in the OFF

position, light standing pilot on oven burner
pilot assembly. On electric ignition models

do not attempt to manually light the oven
pilot.

[]

Turn the thermostat trial to any temperature

setting. The oven pilot flame will enlmge
and engulf the mer{u U bulb. After

approximately 30-45 seconds the main
burner will come on.

With control knobin OFF

position,light standingpilot.
Flameshouldappearasshown.

[] The oven can be used during periods of

power outage. (See the Using the surface

units section.)

Mercurybulb

C

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Installationoftherange.

Read theseinstructionscompletely and carefully.

SurfaceBurnerAY Shutter Adjustment

The approximate height of tile flmne at tile

high or flfll ON position is a distinct inner blue
cone of at least 3/4 inch. Turn valve knob

counterclockx_ise 90 o/o the fifll ONposition
and a({just air shutmr as tollows:

] To (x)riect ayellowllatlle--hl(Tease size of air

shutter opening.

[] To correct a lifting, but distinct, blue flame--

Decrease size of air shutter opening.

3/4"

Lockscrew __
Airshutter_

Orifice--___ _

OvenBurnerAir ShutterAdjustment

Lockscrew

Orificecap,

Air shutter

The oven burner flame should be a clean, blue

flame with distinct inner cones approximately 1/2
inch long. A soft, lazy flame with indistinct cones

means too much gas or not enough air.A noisy
lifting flame means too much air.

ff adjustmentsarenecessary:

[] First loosen tile lock s(rew located at tile top

of tl_eair shutter, tllen rotate tile air shutter
to the correct setting, and retighten screw.

[] Oven burner flame can be checked as

follows (without burner baffle in place):
] To correct a yellow Haiile--lncrease size

of air shutter opening.

[] To correct a lifting, but distinct, blue

flame-Decrease size of air shutter
opening.

[] The air shutter should be set approximately

2/3 open ti)r natural gas, and approximately
fifll open on I_t_gas.

[] Tile oven burner air shutter a({iusmmnt is

tile same on ranges _dth a gas pilot or electric
ignition.

[] Repeat steps 1 through 3 fin the broil

burner, if equipped, to properly at!lust tile
broil burner flame.

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Read theseinstructions completeIF and carefu#y_

WhenAll HookupsAre Complete

[] Make sure all _ontrols are left in the OFF

position.

[] Make sure tim flow of combustion and

ventilation air to the range isunobstructed.

MobileHomeInstallation:

Be sure the installation of this range in a

manutacmred or mobile home conli)m_s with the
Manufltcmred Home ( onstmction and Safely

Title 24 CFR, Pmt 3280 [ti)mmrly the Federal

Standard ti)r Mobile Home Construction and
Salely Title 24, H.U.D. (Pmt 280)] or when such

standards me not applicable, the Smndmd ti)r

Manutitcmred Home Installations 1984

(Manufitcmred Home Sites Communities and

Set-Ups), ANSI A225. l-latest edition, or with local
cocDs. In Canada, mobile home installation nmst

be in accordance with the cunent CAN/CSA

Z241!/MH Mobile Home Installation Code.

ModelandSerialNumberLocation:

The serial plate lot y_Jmrange is located under

the cooktop on the right side of the burner box.
In addition to the model and serial numbers, it

tells y{m the ratings of the burners and type offl_el
and pressure t_)r wlfich the range was a_!iusted
when it left the titcto_y.

When ordering parts, always include the model

number and serial number to ensure proper
replacement pmts. Pmts m W be obtained

through General Electric/Hotpoint Facto U

Seccice Centers or General Electric/Hotpoint
m_thorized (ustomer Care <'sec_icers.

?3

Before YouCallForService...

Problem

Topburners do not light
or donot burnevenly

Burnershave yellow or

yellow-tipped flames

Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money/.Review the chart on this page
first and you may not need to call for service.

Possible Causes What To Do

The pilots are not lit. • On models xdth standing pilots, lift tim cooktop and

(on standing pilot models) hold a lit match next to the pilot opening between the

flont and rear burners.

Plug on range is not • On models _ith electric ignition, make sure elecuical
completely inserted in plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet.

the electrical outlet.

Burner holes on the side • Rem_)ve the burners and clean them with a salety pin
or around the top of the or paper clip. Make sure you do not enlarge the holes.
burner maybe clogged.

Burners may not be fitted • Remove the burners and reinstall them properly.
correctly onto the mounting

brackets.

The combustion quality of
burner flames needs to be

determined visually.

• Use the illusuations below to delermine if your burner
fl_unes me normal. If burner flames look like A, call fin

service. Normal burner flmnes should look like B or C,
depending on the/ype of gas you use. With I_P gas, some

yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.

A-Yellow flames B-Yellow tips C-Soft blueflames

Callfor service onouter cones Normal for natural

Norma/for LPgas gas

Burner flames very LP ,gas is improperly • (heck all steps in the Installation of the range

large or yellow connected, section.

Oven will The thermostat capillary • Make suie the thermostat capillmy bulb (located in the

not work bulb must be clean and upper portion of the oven) is in the correct position, not

unobstructed, t_)uching oven sides and not coated with anything.
The oven vent is blocked. • The {)ven vent, on the back of the range, nmst be

unobstructed.

Oven control improperlyset. • See the Using the oven sections.

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

cookware of improper
size being used.

Oven bottom not securely • See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
seated in position.

Strong odor Improper alr/gas ratio • A(!just oven burner air shutter. See tim Installation of

in the oven. the range section.

This is temporary.

• An odor flom the insulation around the oven liner is
normal tin the first tew times the oven is used.

34

GasRange 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_eto a detect in materials or workmanship.
During this full one-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. To know

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company.Louisville, lot"40225

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