General Electric JBS03BMWH Installation Manual
Coil Top and
Radiant Top Models
Standard
Clean Models
JBS03
JBS07
JBS15
JBS27
JBS56
Self-Clean
Models
JBP15
JBP22
JBP27
JBP60
JBP61
183D6379P043 49-88034 05-07 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
Timed Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . .17
Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 24–33
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 33
Self-Cleaning Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Installation Instructions
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 40
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . .36–39
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 41
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . 42–46
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 50
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label,
behind the storage drawer or
warming drawer on the oven frame.
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Ranges
Electric Coil & Radiant
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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.
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.
WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE
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.
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, warming 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.
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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.
■ 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 well-fitting
lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multipurpose 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 or warming drawer can be
smothered completely by closing the 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.
■ 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 warming
drawer or storage drawer.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■ 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 shelves out of the oven before
you begin the self-clean cycle or they
may discolor.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN (on some models)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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■ 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 shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.
■ 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.
■ 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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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.
SURFACE UNITS—ALL MODELS
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■ The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold
hot cooked foods at serving temperature.
Always start with hot food; cold food cannot
be heated or cooked in the warming drawer.
■ Do not use the warming drawer to dry
newspapers. If overheated, they can catch
on fire.
■ Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the warming drawer when not
in use.
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in
or near your warming drawer.
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned food a safe distance away from your
warming drawer.
■ Do not warm food in the warming drawer
for more than two hours.
■ Do not touch the heating element or the
interior surface of the warming drawer.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn.
REMEMBER: The inside surface of the
warming drawer may be hot when the
drawer is opened.
■ 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 which escapes can cause burns
to hands, face and/or eyes.
■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the drawer.
Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will
trap heat beneath it. This will upset the
performance of the drawer and it could
damage the interior finish.
WARMING DRAWER (on some models)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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)
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■ 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.
WARNING!
COIL SURFACE UNITS (on some models)
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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Be sure you turn the control knob
to Off when you finish cooking.
How to Set
Indicator Lights
(on radiant glass models only)
A HOT SURFACE or HOT COOKTOP
(depending on model) 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 or BURNER ON
(depending on model) indicator light will glow
when any surface unit is on.
NOTE: The SURFACE UNIT or BURNER ON
indicator light may glow between the surface
control settings of Lo and Off, but there is no
power to the surface units.
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.
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.
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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 .
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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 flatbottomed 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.
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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 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.
If the function error code appears during the selfcleaning 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
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 On/Off Pad (on some models)
Use along with the Cooking Time On/Off 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 On/Off 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 .
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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 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 (on some models)
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 shelves
in the desired position before you turn the
oven on.
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.
Before you begin…
Using the oven.
The oven has 5 shelf positions.
It also has a special low shelf
position (R) for extra large items,
such as a large turkey.
(On some models—
appearance will vary)
(On some models—
appearance will vary)
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 Shelf 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 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.
Oven Temperature Knob (on some models)
Turn this knob to the setting you want .
■ The oven cycling light comes on during cooking.
OVEN TEMP
N
A
E
L
C
F
F
O
L
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R
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5
0
B
5
0
0
2
0
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2
5
0
3
0
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4
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0
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.
On some models, 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.
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″ from the front of the
pan to the front of the shelf.
Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid
in a broiler pan.
Follow suggested shelf positions in the
Broiling Guide.
If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare
steaks may be broiled by preheating the
broiler and positioning the oven shelf one
position higher.
Use Lo Broil to cook foods such as poultry
or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without
over-browning them.
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.
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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.
Leave the door open to the broil stop
position. The door stays open by
itself, yet the proper temperature is
maintained in the oven.
Preheating and Pan Placement
Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking Performance!
Aluminum Foil
How to Set the Oven for Broiling (on models without an oven temperature knob)
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Most recipes for baking have been
developed using high fat products such
as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not
give the same results as with a higher
fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies,
pastries, cookies or candies are made with
low fat spreads. The lower the fat content
of a spread product, the more noticeable
these differences become.
Federal standards require products labeled
“margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by
weight. Low-fat spreads, on the other hand,
contain less fat and more water. The high
moisture content of these spreads affects
the texture and flavor of baked goods. For
best results with your old favorite recipes,
use margarine, butter or stick spreads
containing at least 70% vegetable oil.
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Quantity and/ Shelf* First Side Second Side
Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7–10 Space evenly.
1
⁄2 to 3⁄4″ thick
4 lbs. (16 patties) C 15 11
Beef Steaks
Rare†
3
⁄
4 to 1″ thick E 6 4 Steaks less than
3
⁄4″
Medium 1 to 1 1⁄
2 lbs. D 8 6 thick are difficult
Well Done D 10 7–10 to cook rare.
Slash fat.
Rare† 1
1
⁄2″ thick C 10 8
Medium 2 to 2 1⁄
2 lbs. C 15 10–12
Well Done D 20 20
Chicken 1 whole cut up B 25 25 Brush each side with
2 to 2 1⁄2 lbs., melted butter.
split lengthwise Broil skin-sideBreast B 25 15 down first.
Bakery Product
Bread (toast) 2 to 4 slices D 3 1 Space evenly. Place
English Muffin 2 (split) E 3-4 English muffins cut-
side-up and brush
with butter if desired.
Lobster Tails 2–4 B 18–20 Do not Cut through back of
turn shell. Spread open.
over. Brush with melted
butter before broiling
and after half of
broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1 lb. (1⁄4 to 1⁄2″ thick) D 5 5
Handle and turn very
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.
Salmon
Steaks 2 (1″ thick) D 10 5 T
urn carefully. Do not
Fillets 2 (1⁄2 to 3⁄4″ thick) D 10 turn skin side down.
Ham Slices
1
⁄2″ thick C 6 6
(precooked) 1″ thick C 8 8
Pork Chops 2 (1⁄2″ thick) C 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. C 15 15
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1″ thick) about 10 D 7 4 Slash fat.
Well Done to 12 oz. D 10 9
Medium 2 (11⁄2″ thick) about 1 lb. D 9 6
Well Done D 14 10
Broiling Guide
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. Your Kitchen
Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
The oven has 5 shelf positions.
*See illustration for description of shelf positions.
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 timed baking or selfcleaning 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 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 again to recall the
clock display.
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Not all features are on all models.
Using the clock and timer. (on some models)
To Reset the Timer
If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by touching
the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad, then touch
the + or – pads until the time you want
appears in the display.
If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are in the
display), recall the remaining time by
touching the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad and
then touching the + or – pads to enter the
new time you want.
To Cancel the Timer
Touch the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad twice.
End of Cycle Tones (on some models)
Clear the tones by pressing the pad of the
function you are using.
Power Outage
If a flashing time is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock.
To reset the clock, touch the Clock pad twice.
Enter the correct time of day by touching
the + or – pads. Touch the Start/On pad.
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