General Electric ABS200PBB User Manual
183D6379P056 49-88041 01-09 JR
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Operating Instructions
Adjust the Oven
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–14
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . .19, 20
Selecting Types of Cookware . . .9
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
Timed Baking and Roasting . . .17
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . 22–30
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30
Self-Cleaning Oven . . . . . . .22, 23
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 31-35
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ______________________
Serial # ______________________
You can find them on a label, behind
the storage drawer on the oven frame.
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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.
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 cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives
off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during
the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by
venting with an open window or using a ventilation
fan or hood.
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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.
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly,
remove
the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range
to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On models
without a storage drawer or kick panel,
carefully tip the range
forward. The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches. If it
does not, the bracket must be reinstalled. 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.
For free-standing or slide-in ranges, never completely remove
the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip
device properly.
If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost (in Canada,
call 1.800.561.3344). For installation instructions of the bracket,
visit GEAppliances.com (in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Before performing any service, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
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 sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the door, storage drawer, or cooktop.
They could damage the range and even tip
it over, causing severe personal injury.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven
or near the cooktop.
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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.
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Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored over the range.
Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot surface units
or heating elements and may cause severe
burns.
Use only dry pot holders---moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holders touch
hot surface units or heating elements. Do
not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
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 unit 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 oven off or by using a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
Do not touch the surface units, 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 not touch, or let clothing
or other flammable materials contact, the
surface units, areas nearby the surface units
or any interior area of the oven; allow
sufficient time for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop,
areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening, crevices around
the oven door and metal trim parts above
the door.
REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven
may be hot when the door is opened.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Place the oven rack in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If racks must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.
Pulling out the rack 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.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
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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.
Do not use oven cleaners on self-clean
models. No commercial oven cleaner or
oven liner protective coating 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.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove
any broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,
turn the oven off and disconnect the power
supply. Have it serviced by a qualified
technician.
Take the racks out of the oven before
you begin the self-clean cycle or they
may discolor.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN (on some models)
Use proper pan size–select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also
improve efficiency.
Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others may
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and spillage,
the handle of a container should be turned
toward the center of the range without
extending over nearby surface units.
Always turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.
Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do
flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
Keep an eye on foods being fried at high
or medium high heat settings.
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.
Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat
frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.
If a combination of oils or fats will be used in
frying, stir together before heating, or as fats
melt slowly.
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
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Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The
cooktop can be scratched with items such as
sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and
rivets on clothing.
Large scratches or impacts to glass doors
or cooktops can lead to broken or shattered
glass.
Do not operate the radiant surface units if
the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact
a qualified technician immediately should
your glass cooktop become broken.
Never use the glass cooktop surface as a
cutting board.
Do not place or store items that can melt or
catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it
is not being used.
Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on the glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot and
could cause burns.
Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam
burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
NOTE: We recommend that you avoid wiping
any surface unit areas until they have cooled
and the indicator light has gone off. Sugar
spills are the exception to this. Please see
Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
When the cooktop is cool, use only the
recommended cleaning cream to clean
the cooktop.
To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply cleaning cream to the
glass surface when it is hot.
After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning cream residue.
Read and follow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop
can lead to damage and improper operation
of the range.
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls
have been turned off.
WARNING!
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS (on some models)
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the cooktop with caution. If a
wet sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.
To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock, always be certain that the controls for
all surface units are at the OFF position and
all coils are cool before attempting to lift or
remove a unit.
Do not immerse or soak the removable
surface units. Do not put them in a
dishwasher.
Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are
not covered and are in place. Their absence
during cooking could damage range parts
and wiring.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip
pans or anywhere in the oven except as
described in this manual. Misuse could
result in a shock, fire hazard or damage
to the range.
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A HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when any
radiant element is turned on, and will remain on until
the surface is cool enough to touch.
A SURFACE UNIT on indicator light will glow when any
surface unit is on.
NOTE: The SURFACE UNIT on indicator light may glow between
the surface control settings of LO and OFF, but there is no power
to the surface units.
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How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.
At both OFF and HI the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight clicking
sounds during cooking, indicating the
control is keeping the power level you set.
Be sure you turn the control knob
to OFF when you finish cooking.
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About the radiant surface units…
The radiant cooktop features heating units
beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop
is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating
of new parts and insulating materials and will
disappear in a short time.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the
oven or surface on the glass surface when
the surface is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off,
the glass cooktop retains enough heat to
continue cooking. To avoid over-cooking,
remove pans from the surface units when
the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything
on the surface unit until it has cooled
completely.
Do not slide cookware across the cooktop
because it can scratch the glass—the glass
is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full-strength white
vinegar.
Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent
film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will
remove this discoloration.
Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If they
drop onto the cooktop, they can cause damage.
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
Using the radiant surface units. (on some models)
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Always use cookware.
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Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the glass
cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle
the units off for a time if:
The pan boils dry.
The pan bottom is not flat.
The pan is off center.
There is no pan on the unit.
Temperature Limiter
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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin-weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned
immediately. However, do not let these pots
boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to
glass cooktops. An overheated copper
bottom pot will leave a residue that will
permanently stain the cooktop if not
removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast-iron cookware
that is not completely covered with smooth
porcelain enamel, as it may scratch the
glass-ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Home Canning Tips:
Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball®and
Kerr®and the Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.
Check pans for flat bottoms by using
a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.
Do not use woks that have support rings.
Use of these types of woks, with or without
the ring in place, can be dangerous.
Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a buildup of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use
such woks without the ring. You could be
seriously burned if the wok tips over.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat,
but generally cook evenly at low to medium
heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly
if not combined with other metals.
For best cooking results, pans should be
flat on the bottom. Match the size of the
saucepan to the size of the surface unit.
The pan should not extend over the edge
of the surface unit more than 1 inch.
Not over 1 inch
1″
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on coil cooktops.
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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
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
self-cleaning 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.
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
or TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
Then touch the + and – pads to adjust the
timer.
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 (on some models)
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 (on some models)
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.
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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
AUTOMATIC OVEN Light (on some models)
This lights anytime the oven has been
programmed using the COOKING TIME or
START TIME functions.
OVEN LIGHT or 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. Unlatch the door.
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 ON/OFF and COOKING
TIME ON/OFF 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 racks in
the desired position before you turn the oven on.
The racks have stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the rack supports
(A through E), they will stop before
coming completely out, and will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the rack out to the bump 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 end of the rack
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up
the front and push the rack in.
NOTE: The rack is not designed to slide
out at the special low rack (R) position.
Turn this knob to the setting you want.
The oven cycling light glows until the
oven reaches your selected temperature,
then goes off and on with the oven
element(s) during cooking.
Oven Temperature Knob (on some models)
Before you begin…
Using the oven.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
CLOCK Pad
Touch this pad before setting the clock.
Display
Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer, cook time or start time.
SET +/- Pads
These pads allow you to set the clock and timer.
Clock and Kitchen Timer (on some models)
Appearance may vary.
The oven has 5 rack positions.
It also has a special low rack
position (R) for extra large items,
such as a large turkey.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting (on models without an oven temperature knob)
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 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 Rack Position
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C
Angel food cake, B
bundt or pound cakes
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, B or C
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies
Casseroles B or C
Turkey R or A
Roasting R, A or B
The oven has a special low rack (R)
position just above the oven bottom.
Use it when extra cooking space is
needed, for example, when cooking
a large turkey. The rack is not
designed to slide out at this position.
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