GE RGB745WEAWW User Manual

183D5580P216 49-85132 05-07 JR

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ____________________

Serial #______________________

You can find them on a label on
the front of the range behind the
storage drawer or kick panel.

Safety Instructions . . . . .2–7

Operating Instructions

Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . .17, 18

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–25

Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . .15

Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . .16

Oven Control . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13

Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . .14, 18

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . .21, 22

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Thermostat Adjustment . . . . .23

Timed Baking

and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

Care and Cleaning

Burner Assembly . . . . . . . . .27–29

Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Control Panel and Knobs . . . . .32

Cooktop Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Kick Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Oven Light Replacement . . . . .33

Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . .29

Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Installation

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .34–45

Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . .37, 45

Checking Burner Ignition . . . . . .43

Connecting the Range

to Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38–40

Dimensions and Clearances . .36

Electrical Connections . . . .41, 42

Leveling the Range . . . . . . . . . . .44

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Troubleshooting

Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46–49

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Consumer Support

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Support . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . .51, 52

Warranty for Customers

in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Warranty for Customers

in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Ranges

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JGBP86

JGBP87
RGB735
RGB740
RGB745
RGB746
RGB790

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

—

WHAT TO DO IF YOU
SMELL GAS

■ Do not try to light any appliance.

■ Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your
building.

■ Immediately call your gas supplier

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

■ If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: If the information

in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury
or death.

WARNING!

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

■ ALL RANGES CAN TIP

■ INJURY TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT

■ INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICES PACKED WITH
RANGE

■ SEE INSTALLATION

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WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

All ranges can tip and injury could result.

To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied.

If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-Tip
device WB2X7909.

To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip
device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged
when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping
over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and injury.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

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WARNING!

Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary.

■ Have your range installed and properly

grounded by a qualified installer, in
accordance with the Installation Instructions.
Any adjustment and service should be
performed only by 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. All other service
should be referred to a qualified technician.

■ 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 personal 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
an extension cord with this appliance.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

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 birth defects or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish 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 fan or hood.

■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path

and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air
circulation.

■ Be sure all packaging materials are removed

from the range before operating it to prevent
fire or smoke damage should the packaging
material ignite.

■ Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by

a qualified service technician or installer for
the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be
used. Your range can be converted for use
with either type of gas. See the Installation
of the range section.

■

WARNING: These adjustments must

be made by a qualified service technician
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and all codes and requirements
of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury or property damage. The
qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.

■ After prolonged use of a range, high floor

temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vinyl tile or
linoleum that cannot withstand such type
of use. Never install it directly over interior
kitchen carpeting.

■ Do not leave children alone or unattended

where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.

■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang

on the oven door, storage drawer, warming
drawer or cooktop. They could damage the
range and even tip it over, causing severe
personal injury.

■

CAUTION: Items of interest to children

should not be stored in cabinets above a
range or on the backsplash of a range—
children climbing on the range to reach items
could be seriously injured.

■ Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
range. Flammable material could be ignited
if brought in contact with flame or hot oven
surfaces and may cause severe burns.

■ Do not store flammable materials in an oven,

a range storage drawer, a warming drawer
or near a cooktop.

■ Do not store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

■ 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 well­fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a
multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.

■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put

out by covering it with baking soda or,
if available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

■ Flame in the oven can be smothered

completely by closing the oven door and
turning the control to off or by using a multi­purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.

■ Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool

before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.

■ Never block the vents (air openings) of the

range. They provide the air inlet and outlet
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 kick panel or
storage drawer.

■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can

lead to broken or shattered glass.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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.

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SURFACE BURNERS

Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough
to contain the food properly. 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 the Lite position when igniting the

top burners and make sure the burners have
ignited.

■ Never leave the surface burners unattended at

high flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

■ Adjust the top burner flame size so it

does not extend beyond the edge of the
cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous.

■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holders come near
open flames when lifting cookware. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth in place
of a pot holder.

■ When using glass cookware, make sure it

is designed for top-of-range cooking.

■ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition

of flammable materials and spillage, turn
cookware handles toward the side or back of
the range without extending over adjacent
burners.

■ Carefully watch foods being fried at a high

flame setting.

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

■ Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The

hot air from the vent may ignite flammable
items and will increase pressure in closed
containers, which may cause them to burst.

■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used in

frying, stir together before heating or as fats
melt slowly.

■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.

■ Use the least possible amount of fat for

effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the
pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when
food is added.

■ Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do

flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

■ Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the

wok has a round metal ring that is placed over
the burner grate to support the wok. This ring
acts as a heat trap, which may damage the
burner grate and burner head. Also, it may
cause the burner to work improperly. This may
cause a carbon monoxide level above that
allowed by current standards, resulting in a
health hazard.

■ Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh
foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over
the sides of the pan.

■ Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially

a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

■ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—

they may melt if left too close to the vent .

■ Keep all plastics away from the surface

burners.

■ To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be

certain that the controls for all burners are at
the Off position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.

■ If range is located near a window, do not hang

long curtains that could blow over the surface
burners and create a fire hazard.

■ If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range

and call a qualified service technician. Never
use an open flame to locate a leak.

■ Always turn the surface burner controls off

before removing cookware.

■ Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner

models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to
damage and improper operation of the range.

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■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in the oven can ignite.

■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

■ Place the oven shelves in the desired position

while the oven is cool.

■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a

convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest
position is not designed to slide.

■ Do not heat unopened food containers.

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

■ Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the

oven except as described in this manual.
Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage
to the range.

■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

■ Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch fire.

■ Use only glass cookware that is recommended

for use in gas ovens.

■ Always remove any broiler pan from range

as soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in
the pan can catch fire if oven is used without
removing the grease from the broiler pan.

■ When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,

the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.

■ Make sure any broiler pan is in place correctly

to reduce the possibility of grease fires.

■ If you should have a grease fire in a broiler

pan, touch the Clear/Off pad, and keep
the oven door closed to contain fire until it
burns out.

■ For safety and proper cooking performance,

always bake and broil with the oven door
closed.

Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape
can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.

OVEN

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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■ Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before

self-cleaning operation.

■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the

shelves, any broiler pan, grid and other
cookware.

■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket

is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or
move the gasket.

■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.

■ 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 of any kind should
be used in or around any part of the oven.
Residue from oven cleaners will damage the
inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle
is used.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

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

How to Light a Gas Surface Burner

Make sure all the surface burners are placed
in their respective positions.

Push the control knob in and turn it to the Lite
position.

You will hear a little clicking noise—the sound
of the electric spark igniting the burner.

Turn the knob to adjust the flame size. If the
knob stays at Lite, it will continue to click.

When one burner is turned to Lite, all the
burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble
or clean around any burner while another
burner is on. An electric shock may result,
which could cause you to knock over hot
cookware.

Push the control knob in and turn
it to the Lite position.

How to Select Flame Size

For safe handling of cookware, never let the
flames extend up the sides of the cookware.

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce
heat. When fast heating is desired, the flame
size on a gas burner should match the
cookware you are using.

Flames larger than the bottom of the
cookware will not result in faster heating
of the cookware and could be hazardous.

Before Lighting a Gas Burner

■ Make sure all burners are in place.

■ Make sure all grates on the range are

properly placed before using any burner.

After Lighting a Gas Burner

■ Do not operate the burner for an extended

period of time without cookware on the
grate. The finish on the grate may chip
without cookware to absorb the heat.

■ Be sure the burners and grates are cool

before you place your hand, a pot holder,
cleaning cloths or other materials on them.

Sealed Gas Burners

Your gas range cooktop has five sealed gas
burners. They offer convenience, cleanability
and flexibility to be used in a wide range of
cooking applications.

The smallest burner in the right rear position is
the simmer burner. This burner can be turned
down to Lo for a very low simmer setting. It
provides precise cooking performance for
delicate foods such as sauces or foods that
require low heat for a long cooking time.

The medium (left rear) and the large (left front)
burners are the primary burners for most
cooking. These general-purpose burners can
be turned down from Hi to Lo to suit a wide
range of cooking needs.

The extra large burner (right front) is the
maximum output burner. Like the other four
burners, it can be turned down from Hi to Lo
for a wide range of cooking applications;
however, this burner is designed to quickly
bring large amounts of liquid to a boil. It has
a special Power Boil™setting designed to be
used with cookware 10 inches or larger in
diameter.

The center oval burner (on some models) is
for large pots/pans or for use with the griddle.

Using the gas surface burners.

Medium

Small

Large

Extra

Large

Center (oval)

(on some

models)

Extra-large burner only

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Use a flat-bottomed wok.

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.

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

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.

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.

Stove Top Grills (on models with sealed burners)

Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas
burners. If you use the stove top grill on the
sealed gas burner, it will cause incomplete
combustion and can result in exposure to
carbon monoxide levels above allowable
current standards.

This can be hazardous to your health.

Wok This Way (on models with sealed burners)

We recommend that you use a 14 ″ or smaller
flat-bottomed wok. Make sure the wok bottom
sits flat on the grate. They are available at
your local retail store.

Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used.

Do not use a flat-bottomed wok on a 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 dangerous
to your health.

In Case of Power Failure

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

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

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Your non-stick coated griddle provides
an extra-large cooking surface for meats,
pancakes or other food usually prepared
in a frying pan or skillet.

NOTE: Your griddle will discolor over time as it
becomes seasoned with use.

How to Insert the Griddle

Using the griddle. (on some models)

CAUTION:Place and remove

the griddle only when all grates and
griddle are cool and all surface units are
turned OFF.

The griddle can only be used with the center
burner. To insert the griddle, remove the
center grate and replace with the griddle.

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Most griddled foods require cooking on a
preheated surface. Preheat griddle according
to the guide below, then switch to the desired
cook setting.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

■ Avoid cooking extremely greasy foods and

be careful of grease spill-over while cooking.

■ Do not use oil on the griddle for extended

lengths of time. Permanent staining and/or
craze lines on the surface could result.

■ Never place or store any items on the

griddle, even when it is not in use. The
griddle can become heated when using the
surrounding burners.

■ Do not overheat the griddle. Leaving the

griddle burner on at HI for an extended
amount of time without food can damage
the non-stick coating.

■ Avoid using metal utensils with sharp points

or rough sharp edges which might damage
the griddle surface.

■ Do not cut foods on the griddle.

Using the Griddle

Type of Food Preheat Cook

Conditions Setting

Warming none 3 (MED-LOW)
Tortillas

Pancakes 7 (MED-HI) 7 (MED-HI)

3 min.

Hamburgers 7 (MED-HI) 7 (MED-HI)

5 min.

Fried Eggs HI 4 (MED)

5 min.

Bacon none 5 (MED)

Breakfast HI 5 (MED)
Sausage Links 5 min.

Hot Sandwiches HI HI
(such as 4 min.
Grilled Cheese)

NOTE: Griddle settings may need to be
adjusted if the griddle is used for an
extended time.

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Bake/Temp Recall Pad

Touch this pad to select the bake function.

Bake Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the
oven temperature at this point. Glows when the
oven is in bake mode.

Start/On Pad

Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning
function.

Display

Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self­cleaning mode and the times set for the timer
or automatic oven operations. The display will
show PRE while preheating. When the oven
reaches the selected temperature, the oven
control will beep and the display will show the
oven temperature.

If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and
the oven control signals, this indicates a function error
code.

If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a
power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed
functions must be reset.

The time of day will flash in the display when there has
been a power outage. Reset the clock.

On models with an oven door latch, if the function error
code appears during the self-cleaning cycle, check the
oven door latch. The latch handle may have been moved,
even if only slightly, from the latched position. Make sure
the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go.

Touch the Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool
for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the
function error code repeats, disconnect the power
to the range and call for service.

Kitchen Timer On/Off Pad

Touch this pad to select the timer feature. Then
press the + and – pads to adjust the timer.

Kitchen Timer Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the
set time at this point. Glows when the timer has
been activated. Flashes again when the time has
run out until the control is reset.

Clock Pad

To set the clock, press this pad twice and then
press the + and – pads. The time of day will
flash in the display when the oven is first
turned on.

Start Time Pad

Use along with the Cooking Time or Self Clean
pads to set the oven to start and stop
automatically at a time you set.

Start Time Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the
start time at this point. Glows when the function
has been activated.

Cooking Time Pad

Touch this pad and then touch the + or – pads
to set the amount of time you want your food
to cook. The oven will shut off when the cooking
time has run out.

Cooking Time Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the
set time at this point. Glows when the function
has been activated. Flashes again when the time
has run out until the control is reset .

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

Using the oven controls.

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Automatic Oven Light (on some models)

This lights anytime the oven has been
programmed using the Cooking Time or Start
Time functions.

Oven Light On/Off Pad

Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off.

– Pad

Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or
temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold
the pad to decrease the time or temperature by
larger amounts.

+ Pad

Short taps to this pad will increase the time or
temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold
the pad to increase the time or temperature by
larger amounts.

Self Clean Pad

Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Using the self-cleaning oven
section.

Clean Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the
length of time for the self-clean cycle at this
point. Glows when the oven is in the self-clean
cycle. After the self-clean cycle, the light will turn
off. When the light is off, slide the latch handle to
the left as far as it will go and open the door. If
your range does not have a latch, the door will
unlock automatically.

Clear/Off Pad

Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations
except the clock and timer.

Broil Hi/Lo Pad

Touch this pad to select the broil function.

Broil Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can switch from
Hi to Lo Broil at this point. Glows when the oven
is in broil mode.

Indicator Lights (on some pads)

Edit mode lasts several seconds after the last
pad press. Start Time and Cooking Time will
be the only pads lit if either of these options is
selected. (Example: Start Time is selected with
Bake—the Start Time pad will remain lit until the
clock reaches the programmed time, at which
point it will turn off and the Bake/Temp Recall
pad light will light up).

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To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

Oven Vent

Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear
of the range. Do not block these ducts when
cooking in the oven—it is important that the
flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air
to the oven burner be uninterrupted. Avoid
touching the vent openings or nearby
surfaces during oven or broiler operation—
they may become hot.

■ Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop

may become hot if left too close to the vent.

■ Do not leave plastic or flammable items on

the cooktop—they may melt or ignite if left
too close to the vent.

■ Do not leave closed containers on the

cooktop. The pressure in closed containers
may increase, which may cause them to
burst.

■ Metal items will become very hot if they are

left on the cooktop, and could cause burns.

Plastic items on the cooktop may
melt if left too close to the vent.

Vent appearance and location vary.

Using the oven.

Before you begin…

The shelves have stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the shelf supports
(A through E), they will stop before coming
completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf
support.

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

To replace, place the end of the shelf (stop­locks) on the support, tilt up the front and
push the shelf in.

NOTE: The shelf is not designed to slide out at
the special low shelf (R) position.

The oven has 5 shelf positions.

It also has a special low shelf
position (R) for extra large items,
such as a large turkey.

Power Outage

CAUTION: Do not make any

attempt to operate the electric ignition oven
during an electrical power failure.

The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a
power failure. Gas will not flow unless the
glow bar is hot.

If the oven is in use when a power failure
occurs, the oven burner shuts off and cannot
be re-lit until power is restored. This is
because the flow of gas is automatically
stopped and will not resume when power
is restored until the glow bar has reached
operating temperature.

Oven Light

Touch the Oven Light pad on the upper
control panel to turn the light on or off.

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If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for
self-cleaning only.

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct
temperature. Preheating is necessary for
good results when baking cakes, cookies,
pastry and breads.

For ovens without a preheat indicator light or
tone, preheat 10 minutes.

Baking results will be better if baking pans are
centered in the oven as much as possible.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls
of the oven. If you need to use two shelves,
stagger the pans so one is not directly above
the other, and leave approximately 11⁄2″
between pans, from the front, back and sides
of the wall.

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How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Your oven is not designed for open-door
cooking.

Touch the Bake pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the desired
temperature is displayed.

Touch the Start/On pad.

The oven will start automatically. The display
will show PRE while preheating. When the
oven reaches the selected temperature, the
oven control will beep several times and the
display will show the oven temperature.

To change the oven temperature during Bake
cycle, touch the Bake pad and then the + or –
pads to get the new temperature.

Check food for doneness at minimum
time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.

Touch the Clear/Off pad when baking is
finished and then remove the food from
the oven.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) B or C

Angel food cake, B
bundt or pound cakes

Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C
cookies, cupcakes, layer
cakes, pies

Casseroles B or C

Roasting R or A

Aluminum Foil

Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of
the oven.

Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum
foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and
result in poor baking.

A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a
spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several
inches below the food.

Oven Moisture

As your oven heats up, the temperature
change of the air in the oven may cause
water droplets to form on the door glass.
These droplets are harmless and will
evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.

The oven has a special low shelf (R)
position just above the oven
bottom. Use it when extra cooking
space is needed, for example, when
cooking a large turkey. The shelf is
not designed to slide out at this
position.

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Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments

Bacon 1/2 lb. C 4 3 Arrange in single layer.

(about 8 thin slices)

Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7–10 Space evenly. Up to
Well Done 1/2 to 3/4″ thick 8 patties take about

the same time.

Beef Steaks

Rare

†

1″ thick C 9 7 Steaks less than 1″ thick

Medium 1 to 11⁄2

lbs. C 12 5–6 cook th rough before

Well Done C 13 8–9 browning. Pan frying is

recommended.

Rare

†

11⁄2″ thick C 10 6–7 Slash fat.

Medium 2 to 21⁄2

lbs. C 12–15 10–12

Well Done C 25 16–18
Chicken 1 whole B 30–35 15–20 Brush each side with

2 to 21⁄2

lbs., melted butter. Broil
split lengthwise skin-side-down first.
4 bone-in breasts B 25–30 10–15

Lobster Tails 2–4 C 13–16 Do not Cut through back of

6 to 8 oz. each turn shell. Spread open. Brush

over. withmelted butter before

broiling and after half
of broiling time.

Fish Fillets 1/4 to 1/2″ thick D 6 6 Handle and turn very

carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking, if
desired. Preheat broiler
to increase browning.

Ham Slices 1″ thick C 8 8
(precooked)

1/2″ thick D 6 6

Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) D 10 8 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. D 15 8

Lamb Chops

Medium 2 (1″ thick) about D 8 4–7 Slash fat.
Well Done 10 to 12 oz. D 10 10

Medium 2 (11⁄2″ thick) D 10 4–6
Well Done about 1 lb. D 17 12–14

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If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for
self-cleaning only.

Broiling Guide

Using the oven.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

NOTE: On models with an Oven Temp knob, turn it

to Broil.

Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in
a broiler pan.

Follow suggested shelf positions in the

Broiling Guide.

The oven door must be closed during
broiling.

Touch the Broil Hi/Lo pad once for

Hi Broil.

To change to Lo Broil, touch the
Broil Hi/Lo pad again.

Touch the Start/On pad.

When broiling is finished, touch the
Clear/Off pad.

Serve the food immediately, and leave the
pan outside the oven to cool during the meal
for easiest cleaning.

Use Lo Broil to cook foods such as poultry
or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without
over-browning them.

The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature and
your preference of doneness
will affect broiling times. This
guide is based on meats at
refrigerator temperature.

†The U.S. Department of Agriculture
says “Rare beef is popular, but you
should know that cooking it to only
140°F means some food poisoning
organisms may survive.” (Source:
Safe Food Book, Y

our Kitchen

Guide

, USDA Rev. June 1985.)

The oven has 5 shelf positions.

*See illustration for description of shelf positions.

Close the door. Always broil with

the door closed.

Not all features are on all models.

To Set the Timer

The timer does not control oven operations.
The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours
and 59 minutes.

Touch the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the amount
of time you want shows in the display.
The maximum time that can be entered
in minutes is 59. Times more than
59 minutes should be changed to
hours and minutes.

If you make a mistake, touch the Kitchen
Timer On/Off pad and begin again.

Touch the Start/On pad. The time will
start counting down, although the
display does not change until one
minute has passed.

When the timer reaches :00, the control
will beep 3 times followed by one beep
every 6 seconds until the Kitchen Timer
On/Off pad is touched.

The timer is a minute timer only.
The Clear/Off pad does not affect

the timer.

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To Set the Clock

The clock must be set to the correct time of
day for the automatic oven timing functions
to work properly. The time of day cannot be
changed during a delayed cooking or a
delayed self-cleaning cycle.

Touch the Clock pad twice.

Touch the + or – pads.

If the + or – pads are not touched within one
minute after you touch the Clock pad, the
display reverts to the original setting. If this
happens, touch the Clock pad twice and
reenter the time of day.

Touch the Start/On pad until the time of
day shows in the display. This enters the
time and starts the clock.

To check the time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply touch the
Clock pad. The time of day shows until
another pad is touched.

Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.

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To Turn Off the Clock Display

If you have several clocks in your kitchen,
you may wish to turn off the time of day
clock display on your range.

Touch the Clock pad once to turn off the
time of day display. Although you will
not be able to see it, the clock maintains
the correct time of day.

Touch the Clock pad twice to recall the
clock display.