GE RGB530DETWW User Manual

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

Warranty ........................8

Assistance / Accessories ......9

Using The Cooktop

Surface Burners ...................10

Using The Oven

Using the clock and timer .........12

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

Oven Racks .......................13

Broil Drawer ......................13

Oven Controls .....................14

Cooking Modes ...................15

Cookware .........................15

Thermostat Gas

Cooking Guide ....................16

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Oven ................17

Cleaning The Cooktop .............18

Cleaning The Door and Drawer ....20

Maintenance ......................21

Owner’s Manual

Ranges

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Troubleshooting Tips .........22

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial # ___________________

You can find them on a label on the side trim or on the front of the (lower) oven behind the oven door.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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 TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Ŷ Do not try to light any appliance. Ŷ Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Ŷ Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier ’s instructions. Ŷ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE.

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed

and engaged. Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range

is moved. Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in

place and engaged. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or

serious burns to children or adults.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Leveling Leg

Freestanding and Slide-In Ranges

WARNING

Tip-Over Hazard

To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install.

For Freestanding and Slide-In Ranges

To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, look

underneath the range to see that the rear leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the storage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easy inspection. If visual inspection is not possible, slide the range forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor or wall, and slide the range back so the rear leveling leg is under the anti-tip bracket.

If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket.

Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

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

WARNING This product contains one or more chemical known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Self-clean ovens can cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including carbon monoxide,

during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

WARNING NEVER use this

appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.

 Use this appliance for its intended purpose as

described in this owner’s manual.

 Have your range installed and properly

grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by a qualified gas range installers or service technicians. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual.

 Your range is shipped from the factory set for

use with natural gas. It can be converted for use with LP gas. If required, these adjustments must be made by a qualified technician in accordance with the installation instructions and local codes. The agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

 Have the installer show you the location of the

range gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off if necessary.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded outlet

only. Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system, it is your responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded, three prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Do not use on extension cord with this appliance.

Before performing any service, unplug the range

or disconnect the power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.

 Be sure all packing materials are removed from

the range before operating to prevent ignition of these materials

 Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors,

cooktops or control panels. Doing so may lead to glass breakage. Do not cook on a product with broken glass. Shock, fire or cuts may occur.

 Do not leave children alone—children should

not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

 CAUTION Do not store items of

interest to children in cabinets above an oven

- children climbing on the oven to reach items could be seriously injured.

 Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on

the oven door, drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range or tip it over causing severe injury or death.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING

 Never block the vents (air openings) of the

range. They provide the air inlets and outlets that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range under the broil drawer, lower oven drawer or kick panel.

 Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot

SAFETY INFORMATION

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch surface burners, burner grate, or oven heating element. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders.

 Do not touch the heating elements or the

interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do

WARNING

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)

KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE OVEN

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

not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces include the burners, grates, oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening and crevices around the oven door.

 Do not heat unopened food containers.

Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

 Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to

at least an internal temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an internal temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

 Do not store or use flammable materials in

an oven or near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.

 Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Avoid storing commonly used items in cabinets above the range and be careful when reaching over the range. Clothing in close proximity to burners or hot surfaces may ignite causing severe burns.



Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range. Grease in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite.

 Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease

should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING

STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING

 Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up

a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. If necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

 If there is a fire in the oven during baking, turn

the oven off and keep the door closed until the fire goes out. If necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher.

WARNING

 Never leave the surface burners unattended at

medium or high heat settings. Foods, especially oily foods, may ignite resulting in fire that could spread to surrounding cabinets.

 Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed

to heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil temperature.

 To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum

amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice.

 Use proper pan size and avoid pans that are

unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware that is matched to the size of the burner. Burner flames should be adjusted so that they do not extend beyond the bottom of the pan. Excessive flame may be hazardous.

 Always use the LITE position when igniting the

top burners and make sure the burners have ignited.

COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn

the oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do not force the door open. Introduction of fresh air at self-clean temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the oven. Failure to follow this instruction may result in severe burns.

 When using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure

it is suitable for cooktop service; others may break because of sudden change in temperature.

 To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of

flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby burners.

 When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn

the fan on.

 Do not use a wok with a round metal support

ring. The ring may trap heat and block air to the burner resulting in a carbon monoxide hazard.

 Do not attempt to lift the cooktop. Doing so may

damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting in a gas leak and risk of fire.

 When disabling Lock Control (on some models),

make sure the surface controls are set to the OFF position. This will prevent unintended gas flow from the burners.

 Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or

line any part of the cooktop. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning, overheating of the cooktop surfaces, or a potential fire hazard.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING

WARNING NEVER cover any slots,

holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

SAFETY INFORMATION

 Use this appliance for its intended purpose as

described in this owner’s manual.

 Stand away from the range when opening the

oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

 Keep the oven free from grease buildup. Grease

in the oven may ignite.

 Place oven racks in desired location while oven

is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, be careful to avoid touching hot surfaces.

OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when

loading and unloading food from the oven. This helps prevent burns from touching hot surfaces of the door and oven walls.

 Do not leave items such as paper, cooking

utensils or food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in an oven can ignite.

 Do not leave items on the cooktop near the oven

vent which is in the center of the backguard. Items may overheat resulting in a risk of fire or burns.

 When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

 Never broil with door open. Open-door broiling

is not permitted due to overheating of control knobs.

WARNING

The self-cleaning feature (on some models) operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation.

 Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean

operation. Keep children away from the oven during self-cleaning. Failure to follow these instructions may cause burns.

 Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove

pans, shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the oven. Only porcelain-coated oven racks may be left in the oven. Do not use self-clean to clean other parts, such as grates.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe

grease and food soils from the oven. Excessive amount of grease may ignite leading to smoke damage to your home.

 If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the

oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.

 Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven

cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

 The purpose of the broil drawer is to hold hot

cooked foods at serving temperature. Bacteria will grow very rapidly in food that is between 40 and 140°F. Do not put cold food in broil drawer. Do not keep food in the broil drawer for more than 2 hours. Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness.

 Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned

food or combustible materials in the drawer. They may ignite.

 Do not touch the heating element or the interior

surface of the drawer. These surfaces may be hot enough to cause burns.

BROIL DRAWER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Some models)

 Use care when opening the drawer. Open the

drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Hot air or steam that escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

 Do not use aluminum foil to line the broil drawer.

Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it. This will upset the performance of the drawer and potentially cause a fire hazard.

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WARRANTY

GE Gas Range Warranty

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All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, visit us at www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service.

Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE factory service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE improve its products by providing GE with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE, please advise your technician not to submit the data to GE at the time of service.

For the period of one year from the date of the original purchase. GE will provide any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.

What GE will not cover:

 Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

 Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.  Failure of the product if it is abused, misused,

modified or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

 Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

 Damage to the product caused by accident, fire,

floods or acts of God.

 Incidental or consequential damage caused by

possible defects with this appliance.

 Damage caused after delivery.  Product not accessible to provide required service.  Marks or stains (including surface rust stains) that can

be removed by following cleaning instructions.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

Extended Warranties: Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime

Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours. GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.

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Try the GE Appliances Website (www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/) 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line.

Schedule Service: Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at www.geappliances.com/service_and_ support/ Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours.

Parts and Accessories: Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

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

Real Life Design Studio: GE supports the Universal Design concept of products, services and environments that can be used by people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

Contact Us: If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to:

General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Accessories

ASSISTANCE / ACCESSORIES

Looking For Something More? GE offers a variety of accessories to improve your cooking and maintenance experiences!

To place an order visit us online at:

www.GEApplianceParts.com (U.S.) or www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)

or call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) 800.661.1616 (Canada)

The following products and more are available:

Accessories

Small Broiler Pan (8 ¾ ” x 1 ¼” x 13 ½ “) WB48X10055 (US) 222D2097G001 (Canada) Large* Broiler Pan (12 ¾ ” x 1 ¼” x 16 ½ “) WB48X10056 (US) 222D2097G002 (Canada) XL** Broiler Pan (17 ” x 1 ¼” x 19 1/4“) WB48X10057 (US) Not available in Canada

Parts

Oven racks Part numbers vary by model Oven burners Part numbers vary by model Light bulbs Part numbers vary by model

Cleaning Supplies

CitruShine Stainless Steel Wipes WX10X10007 CeramaBryte Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner PM10X311

How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance surface. Do not use any sharp items to remove the film. Remove all of the film before using the appliance for the first time.

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To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove the adhesive from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.

NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

Surface Burners

How to Light a Surface Burner

WARNING Burners should be operated

only when covered by cookware. Burner flames not covered by cookware present a risk of fire or clothing ignition. Never let flames extend beyond the sides of the cookware. Failure to comply may result in serious injury.

Make sure all burners are in their correct locations and fully assembled before attempting to operate any burner.

Select a burner and find its control knob. Push the knob in and turn it to the LITE position.

After Lighting a Burner

 Do not operate the burner for an extended period of

time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may discolor or chip without cookware to absorb the heat.

 Do not attempt to disassemble any burner while

another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.

You will hear a clicking noise— the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner. When one burner is turned to LITE, all burners will spark. Sparking will continue as long as the knob remains at LITE. Once gas is ignited, turn the knob to adjust the flame size.

 Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you

place your hand, a pot holder or cleaning materials on them.

Push the control knob in and

turn it to the LITE position.

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Use of the Surface Burners

Your gas rangetop has sealed gas burners. They offer convenience, cleanability and flexibility for a wide range of cooking applications.

The smallest burner is the simmer burner. On some models, the center burner of the triple flame burner provides an additional simmer burner. A simmer burner turned down to LO provides precise cooking performance

How to Select Flame Size

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you adjust heat. When rapid heating is desired, the flame size on a burner should match the size of the cookware you are using. Flames larger than the bottom of the cookware will not heat faster and may be hazardous.

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

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

is designed to quickly bring large

These flames are too

large for the pot

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Surface Burners (Cont.)

Top-of-Range Cookware

Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tightfitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water.

Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends.

Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactory results.

Stove Top Grills

Do not use an after-market stove top grill on your gas surface burners. A stove top grill will cause incomplete combustion resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards. This could be hazardous to your health.

USING THE COOKTOP: Surface Burners

Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.

Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly.

Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.

Do not use stove top grills

Using a Wok

Use only a flat-bottomed wok with a diameter of 14 inches or less. Make sure the wok bottom sits flat on the grate.

Do not use a wok support ring. Placing the ring over the burner or grate may cause the burner to work improperly, resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards. This could be hazardous to your health.

In Case of a Power Failure

In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lit match to the burner ports, then slowly turn the control knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way.

Use a flat-bottomed wok.

Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally. If Lock Control (on some models) is in use at the time of a power failure, the surface burners cannot be lit.

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Using the clock and timer

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. You have the choice of having the timer show the time

counting down or the time of day. In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that the time is up.

To Set the Clock

NOTE: When you first plug in the range or after a power failure, the entire Clock/Timer display will light up.

1. Press the Clock pad.

2. Press and hold the + or – pad and the time of day

will change 10 minutes at a time. To change the time by single minutes, give the pads short taps.

3. Press the Clock pad to start the clock.

To Set the Kitchen Timer

1. Press the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad.

2. Use the + and – pads to set the timer. Short taps on the + or – pad change the timer’s setting one minute

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at a time. Pressing and continuing to hold the + pad increases the setting 10 minutes at a time.

3. Once you have set your timer, press the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad to start timing.

To Change or Cancel the Kitchen Timer Setting

When the timer is counting down, use the + and – pad to change the remaining time, or press the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad to stop the timer. The timer cannot

Display Clock While Kitchen Timer Is Operating

Pressing the Clock pad while the timer is operating will not interfere with the timer’s operation; the display will change to show the clock, but the timer will continue to

As the timer counts down,

a signal will indicate when one minute is left. After this signal, the display will count down in seconds. When time runs out, a final signal will sound. Press the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad to stop the signal.

be cancelled unless you have fully completed “set timer” instructions above.

count down and will still signal when time is up. Press the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad again to change the display back to show the timer.

Clock (on some models)

The clock on your range is powered by the range itself. No batteries are necessary. The time is displayed with no timer or audible alarm.

To set the clock, turn the stem left or right. To clean the clock, see instructions on page 23. For any repairs, call a qualified service technician.

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Oven Air Vents

Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to keep cool and operate properly with correct combustion.

Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range.

Oven Racks

Main Oven

Your oven has six rack positions in the main oven. Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too brown on top try moving them down next time.

When baking with multiple pans and on multiple racks, ensure there is sufficient space between pans to allow air to flow.

USING THE OVEN: Oven Air Vents / Oven Racks / Broil Drawer

Oven Racks

When placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out to the bump (stop position) on the rack support.

To remove a rack, pull it toward you, tilt the front end up and pull it out.

To replace, place the curved end of the rack (stop-locks) onto the oven supports, tilt up the front of the rack and push the rack in.

Racks may become difficult to slide, especially after a self-clean. Put some vegetable oil on a soft cloth or paper towel and rub onto the left and right edges.

Broil Drawer (on some models)

Always use the broil pan and grid that comes with your range.

The broil drawer has three broiling positions [A (bottom of the broil drawer), B (middle), and C (top)]. To broil in position B or C, slide the pan into the drawer such that the handles rest on the supports. For broiling in position A, place the pan directly on the bottom of the broil drawer.

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Oven Controls

Oven Temperature Knob (on some models)

Turn the Oven Temp knob to the setting you want.

 Preheat the oven for 10 minutes for baking.  The “oven on” light comes on when the burner is on. It

will cycle on and off during cooking.

To Adjust the Thermostat (on models with an Oven Temp Knob):

1. Pull the Oven Temp knob off the range and look at the back side. To make an adjustment, loosen (approximately one turn), but do not completely remove, the two screws on the back of the knob.

2. With the back of the knob facing you, hold the outer edge of the knob with one hand and turn the front of the knob with the other hand.

To increase the oven temperature, move the top

screw toward the right. You’ll hear a click for each notch you move the knob.

To decrease the oven temperature, move the top

USING THE OVEN: Oven Controls

screw toward the left.

Each click will change the oven temperature

approximately 10°F. (Range is plus or minus 60°F from the arrow.) We suggest that you make the adjustment one click from the original setting and check oven performance before making any additional adjustments.

3. After the adjustment is made, retighten screws so they are snug, but be careful not to overtighten.

4. Replace the knob, matching the flat area of the knob to the shaft, and check performance.

OVEN TEMP

Front of OVEN TEMP knob

(knob appearance may vary)

Back of OVEN TEMP knob

(knob appearance may vary)

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Cooking Modes

Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing.

USING THE OVEN: Cooking Modes / Cookware

Bake

The bake mode is for baking and roasting. This mode uses heat from the lower burner. When preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries always preheat the oven first. Follow recipe recommendations for food placement. If no guidelines are provided center food in the oven. Turn the knob to the correct temperature setting.

Cookware

Cookware Guidelines

The material, finish, and size of cookware affect baking performance.

Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readily than light, shiny pans. Pans that absorb heat more readily can result in a browner, crisper, and thicker crust. If using dark and coated cookware check food earlier than minimum cook time. If undesirable results are obtained with this type of cookware consider reducing oven temperature by 25º F next time.

Broil

Broiling is done in either your oven cavity or broiling drawer depending on the features of your model. Always broil with the door closed. Monitor food closely while broiling. Use caution when broiling on upper rack positions as placing food closer to the broil burner increases smoking, spattering, and the possibility of fats igniting.

Try broiling foods that you would normally grill. Adjust rack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to the food. Place foods closer to the broil burner when a seared surface and rare interior is desired. Thicker foods and foods that need to be cooked through should be broiled on a rack position farther from the burner.

Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked goods such as cakes and cookies.

Glass and ceramic pans heat slowly but retain heat well. These types of pans work well for dishes such as pies and custards.

Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottom browning.

Keep cookware clean to promote even heating.

Aluminum Foil

Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. The foil will trap heat below and upset the performance of the oven. Foil can melt and permanently damage the oven bottom. Damage from improper use of aluminum foil is not covered by the product warranty.

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Foil may be used to catch spills by placing a sheet on a lower rack, several inches below the food. Do not use more foil than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at least 1-1/2” from oven walls to prevent poor heat circulation.

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