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Safety InsO'uctiom" ....2-7, 24

Operating Instructions

Aluminum Foil ......... 12, 13

Clock and Timer .......... 10

Oven ................. 10-15

Baking and Roasting ...... 12

Broiling .............. 13, 14

Broiling Guide ........... 14

Oven Control ............ 11

Power Outage ............ 11

Preheating .............. 12

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

Thermostat Adjustment .... 15

Care and Cleaning

Air Vents ................. 21

Broiler Pan and Grid ....... 21

Burner Assemblies ...... 16-18

Burner Caps and Heads .... 18

Burner Grates ............. 17

Control Panel and I_lobs ...21

Cookmp Surface .......... 19

Drip Pans ................. 16

i,ift-(-)ff Oven Door ........ 20

i Jft-Up Cookmp ........... 19

Oven Bottom ............. 20

Oven Interior ............. 22

Removable Broiler Drawer . .21

Racks .................... 22

Stainless Steel Surfaces ..... 19

Installation

Instructions . .......... 2'.4-38

Anti-Tip Dex,ice ..... 27, 37, 38

Connect the Range

m Gas ................. 98-31

Convert to Natural Gas ..... 38

Dimensions and

Clearances ................ 96

Electrical Connections . .39, 33

Level the Range ........... 37

Light the Pilots ......... 3.3-36

Tronbleshooting Tips . .3.'_41

Accessories . ...... Back Cover

LP Models:

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Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label on

the flont of the range behind the broiler drawer.

183D5580P231 49-85149 02-09JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

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.

Jk WARNING:If the information

in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury

or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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SMELLGAS

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Do not try to light any appliance.

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

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Immediately call your gas supplier

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

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

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

service agency or the gas supplier.

ANTI-TIPDEVICE

Toreduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be

secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. Seeinstallation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details

before attempting to install.

Tocheck if the bracket is installed and engaged properly,

• All ranges can tip.

• BURNS or other SERIOUS INJURIES con result.

• INSTALL and CHECK the

ANTI-TIP bracket following the instructions supplied with the bracket.

carefully tip the range forward. The bracket should stop the range within 4inches. 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 and-dp 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).

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WARNING!

IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of California to

publish alist 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.

Gasappliances 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.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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 Plug your range into a 120=voh grounded _ounded by a qualified installe_, in

accordance with the Installation Instructions.

Any ad,justment and serx,ice should be

perfk)rmed only by qualified gas range installers or service mchnicians.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically

recommended in this manual. All other ser\,ice should be referred to a qualified

mchnician.

outlet only. Do not remove the round _ounding prong from the plug. If in doubt

about the _ounding of the home electrical system, it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have an un_ounded 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.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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i,ocate the range out of kitchen trat_ic path and out of dr_ty locations to prevent pilot

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

Be sure all packa_ng mamfials are removed from the range belt)re operating

it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packa_ng material i_dte.

Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified ser\dce technician or installer fk)r

the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used. Your range can be converted for use

xdth either type of gas. See the Installation

oftherange section.

A WARNING:These adjustments

must be made by a qualified serxdce mchnician in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority ha\dng

,jurisdiction. Failure to f_)llow these

instructions could result in serious in,ju U or property damage. The qualified agency

perf_)rming this work assumes responsibility

f_r the conversion.

Be careful when you clean the cooktop because the area over the pilot (on standing

pilot models) xdll be hot.

After prolonged use of a range, high foot

mmperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this kind of use.

Never install the range over xdnyl file or linoleum that cannot withstand such type

of use. Never install it directly over interior kitchen cmpefing.

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, broiler drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it

over, causing severe personal in,ju U.

CAUTION:,ternsofinterestto

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 in,jured.

Clean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual.

Never wear loose fitting or han_ng garments

while using the appliance. Be careful when

reaching ft_r items stored in cabinets over the range. Flammable material could be ignited

if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfhces and may cause severe burns.

Do not store flammable materials in an oven, a range broiler or near a cooktop.

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the xdcinity of this or any other appliance.

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Do not let cooking _ease 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 ore

Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a

well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

Use a multi-purpose dU chemical or

ftmm-type fire extinguisher.

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by coveting it with baking soda or,

if available, by using a multi-purpose d U 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 muhi-purpose d U chemical or ftmm-type

fire extinguisher.

Let the burner _ates and other surfhces cool before touching them or lemdng 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 broiler drawer

Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can lead to broken or shattered glass.

For your s_ety, never use your appliance

ft)r warming or heating the room.

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COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°Fand poultry to

at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°ECooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodbome illness.

OVEN

Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape

can cause bums to hands, face and eyes.

Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignim.

Keep the oven free from #ease buildup. Place the oven racks in the desired position

while the oven is cool.

Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting hem T foods. It is also

a precaution against bums fiom 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 in,ju U.

Never use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Improper use of foil could start

a fire and result in high carbon monoxide. 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 m dU newspapers. If overheated, they can catch fire.

Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens.

Always remove the broiler pan flom range

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

remox,ing the grease flom the broiler pan.

When broiling, if meat is mo close to the flame, the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to

prevent excessive flare-ups.

Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of

_ease fires.

Ifyou should have a grease fire in the broiler pan, turn off the oven control, and

keep the broiler drawer and oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out.

For s'_ety and proper cooking performance, always bake and broil xdth the oven door

closed.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

SURFACEBURNERS

Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms

large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid 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. Usepans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cooL

Always use the LITEposition (on electric

ignition models) or the H/position (on stmlding pilot models) when i_lifing the

top burners and make sure the burners have ignited.

Never leave the surf`ace 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 d U pot holders--moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in

burns from smam. 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 desi_md 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 xdthout extending over

adjacent burners. Carefully watch foods being flied at a high

flame setting.

Use the least possible amount of f`atfor efl{ective shallow or deep4`at flying. Filling

the pan too full of f`at can cause spillovers

when food is added.

Do not flame fi)ods on the cooktop. If you do flame fi)ods under the hood,

turn the fan on.

Do not use a wok on the cooking surf`ace if the wok has a round metal ring that is

placed over the burner gram 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 m work improperly. This may cause a

carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards, resulting

in a health hazard.

Foods fi)r flTing should be as dU as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on flesh

foods can cause hot f`at to bubble up and

over the sides of the pan.

Never t_T to move a pan of hot f`at,especially a deep f`atflTer. Wait until the fat is cool.

Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop--- they may meh if left too close to the vent.

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Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignim flammable

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

If a combination of oils or fats xdll be used in

flTing, stir together before heating or as fats

melt sloxdy.

Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond

To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be certain that the controls fi)r 'all burners are

at the OFF position and all grates are cool befi)re attempting to remove them.

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If range is located near a xdndow, do not hang long curtains that could blow over the

surf`ace burners and create a fire hazard.

If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified ser\,ice technician. Never

use an open flame to locate a leak.

the smoking point.

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Always turn the surface burner controls off

before remox,ing cookware.

Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models, i,ifiing the cooktop can lead m

damage and improper operation of the range.

When a pilot goes out (on standing pilot

models), you will detect a faint odor of gas as your si_ral to relight the pilot. When relighdng the pilot, make sure burner

controls are in the off position, and follow instructions in this book to relight.

Ifyou smell gas, and you have already made sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot models),

turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified ser\,ice technician. Never use an

open flame to locam a leak.

Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire one the grates, even when the

cooktop is not being used.

Keep range clean and Dee of accumulations of _ease or spillovers, which may ignim.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Usingthegassurface burners.

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

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Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITEposition (onelectric

ignition models) or HI (on standing pilot models).

Before Lighting a Gas Burner

If (hip pans are supplied with your _mge; they should be used at all times.

Make sure all burners are in place. Make sure all g_wtes on tt_e range are

properly placed before using any burne_.

How to Light a Gas Surface Burner

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

ElectricIgnitionModels:

Push the control knob in and turn it m the LIFEposition.

You will hear a little clicking noise--

the sound of the elecuic spark igniting the burneL

Turn tl_e knob to adjust tt_e flame size. If tt_e knob stays at LITE,it will continue

to click.

X_hen one burner is turned to LITE,

all d_e burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner

while another burner is on. An elecnic

shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.

After Lighting a Gas Burner

Do not operam fl_eburner for an

extended period of time wifl_out cookware on the gram. The finish on

tt_e g_am mW chip without cookware to absorb the heat.

Be sure the burners and gnams are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder,

cleaning cloths or other mamfials

Oil thelI1.

Standing Pilot Models:

Push control knob in and turn it to HI position. The burner should light within

a few seconds.

Turn tt_e knob to adjust tt_e flame size. Flame will be ahnost horizontal and will

lift slighdy awayflom d_e burner when the burner is first turned on. A blowing

or hissing sound may be heard for 30-60 seconds. This nom_al sound is due

m improved i_jecfion of gas and air into the burneL Put a pan on the burner before

lighting it, or adjust the flame m match pan size as soon as it lights, and the blowing or hissing sound will be much less no6ceable.

Medium Small

Medium Large

(onsomemodels)

Onsomemodels, theburnersareall thesamesizeandpowe_

On Ranges with Sealed Gas Burners

The smallest burner in fl_e right rear position is the simmer burne_. This burner

can be turned down to a ve_y low simmer setting. It provides precise cooking

perfommnce for delicate foods such as sauces or foods that require low heat for

a long cooking time.

The medium (left rear and left flont) and the large (right front) burners are the primary burners for most cooking. These

general-pu_]oose burne_ can be turned down flom HIm LOm suit a wide _wnge

of cooking needs.

NOTE: Onsomemodels, theburnersare all the samesizeand power.

How to Select Flame Size

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Forsafehandlbgofcookware,neverletthe flames extendupthesidesofthecookware.

_A/atchthe flame, not tile knob, as you

reduce heat. X_qlenlc,tst heating is desired, the fl_une size on a gas burner should

match the cookware you are using.

Top-of-Range Cookware

Aluminum:Medium-weight cookware is

recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly ill an

ahlminum skillet. Use saucepans with fight- fitting lids when cooking with minimum

amounts ofwamL Cast-Iron: If heamd slowly, most skillets will

gNe sadsfacmx T results.

Enamelware:Under some conditions,

tile enamel of some cookware m W 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 rap-of-range cooking (saucepans,

coftbe and mapots). (;lass conducts heat ve_T slowly.

Flames larger than tile bottom of tile cookware will not result ill faster heating

of tile cookware and could be hazardous.

HeatproofGlassCeramic:Can be used for eidler surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools vexT slowly. Check

cookware manufacturer's directions m be sure it can be used on gas ranges.

Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined

with coppe_; ahmlinum or other metals for

improved heat disuibufion. Combination metal skillets usuaUywork satisfactorily if

tile), are used with medium heat as tile

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Use a flat-bottomed wok.

Stove Top Grills (on modelswithsealedburners)

Do not use stove mp grills on your sealed

Thiscanbehazardoustoyourhealth.

g_tsburneis. If you use die stove mp grill on the sealed gas burnet; it will cause

incomplem combustion and can result in exposure m carbon monoxide levels

above aUowable standards.

Wok This Wal! (onmodelswith sealedburners) Werecommendthatyouusea 14" orsmaller

flat-bottomedwok.Makesurethewokbottom sitsflatonthegrate.Theyareavailableatyour

localretailstore.

Only a flatd)ottomed wok should be used.

Do not use a fiat-bottomed wok on a support ring. Placing tile ring over tile

burner or gram mW cause tile burner m work improperly, resulting ill carbon

monoxide levels above allowable standards. This could be dangerous m your health.

In Case of Power Failure (electric ignition models)

In case of a power failure, you can light tile gas surface burners on your range wkh

a match. Hold a lit match m the burne_;

Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occms will continue to

operate normalb,.

then push in and mm the conuol lmob m the LlYEposidon. Use exueme caudon

when lighting burners this way.

Usingthe clock andtimer.

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

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

To Set the Clock

NOTE:Whenyoufirstplugb therangeorafter

apowerfailure,theentireC/ock/77merdisplaywill fightup.

_] Press the CLOCKpad. []Press and hold the ÷or - pad and the

time of day will change 10 minutes at a time. To change the time by single

minutes, gfivethe pads shoxt raps.

_] Press the CLOCKpadto start the clock.

To Set the Kitchen Timer

Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFpad.

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Use the ÷ and - pads to set the timex. Shoxt raps on the ÷ ox - pad change

the fimer's setting one minum at a time. Pxessing and continuing m

hold the ÷ pad increases the setting

10 minutes at a time.

[_ Once you have set youx timex; press the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFpad to start dming.

As die diner counts down, a signM will

indicam when one minute is left. After this signal, the displ W will count down in

seconds. When time runs out, a final sigmal

will sound. Press the KITCHENTIMERON/OFF

pad to stop the signal.

To Change or Cancel the Kitchen Timer Setting

When file timer is counting down, use file

÷ and - pad to change the remMning dine,

or press die KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFpad to

sto l) the timeL The tinier cannot be cancelled unless you have flflly complemd

"set tinier" instructions above.

Display Clock While Kitchen Timer Is Operating

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Pressing die CLOCKpad while die timer is operating Mll not inmrfere Mill die fimer's

operation; die display Mll change to show die clock, but the timer will continue to

count down and Mll still signM when time is up. Press die KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad

again to change die display back to show file fimeL

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Toavoid possible bums, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

Before You Begin...

Theoven has 5 rack positions.

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

The iacks have smpqocks, so fllat when placed correctly on file rack supports

(A through E), they will stop before

coming completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware, pull flae rock out to flae bump on flae

rack support.

Oven Control

Your oven is controlled by a single OVEN

CONTROt knob.

It Mll normally rake 30-90 seconds before file fl_une comes on. Atker file oven reaches

the selecmd mmperamre, the oven burner cycles--<fff completely, then on wkh a

dill flame--m maintain the selecmd mmpemture.

Toremovea rack, pull it toward you,

tilt file flont end up and pull it out.

Toreplace,place file end of file rack (smI>locks) on file support, tilt up file

flont and push the rock in.

NOTE:Therackisnotdesignedto slideoutat the specialbw rack(R)position.

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

Vent appearance and location vary:

Oven Vent

Your oven isvented 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 flom the oven and flesh air m the oven burner be

uninterrupmd. Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces during oven or

broiler operation--they may become hot.

Power Outage (electric ignition models)

CAUTION:Donotmakeany

attempttooperatetheelectricignitionovenduring anelectricalpowerfailure.

The oven or broiler cmmot be lit during a power failure. Gas will not flow unless

the glow bar is hot.

Handlesofpotsandpansonthecooktopmay becomehotif left tooclosetothevent.

Donotleaveplasticorflammableitemsonthe co&top theymaymeltorigniteif lefttooclose tothevent.

Donotleaveclosedcontabersonthecooktop.

Thepressureb closedcontabersmaybcrease,

whichmaycausethemtoburst. Metalitemswiflbecomeveryhotif theyareleft

ontheco&top,andcouldcauseburns.

ff the oven is in use when a power failure occurs, the oven burner shuts off and

cmmot be redit 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 mmpemmre.

Oven Light (on some models)

Use the switch on the lower controlpanelto

turn file light on or off:

Usingthe oven.

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Theoven 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.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Yourovenisnotdesignedforopen-doorcooking.

[_] (]lose the oven dooL Turn the OVEN

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CONTROLknob to the desired

temperature.

]_] Check food for doneness at minimum

time on recipe. Cook longer if

necessary.

Turn the OVENCONTROLknob to OFF

when baking isfinished and d_en

remove the food from the oven.

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat fl_e oven if fl_e recipe cMls for it. To preheat, set the oven at fl_e correct mmpemmre. Preheating is necessa_T for

good results when baking cakes, cookies, pasu T and breads.

Forovenswithoutapreheatbdicatorlightortone, preheat10mbutes.

Baking results will be bettor if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as

possible. Pans should not much each other or the waUs of the oven. If you need m

use two racks, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other, and leave

approximately 1½" between pans, flom the flont, back and sides of the waU.

Typeof Food Rack Position

Frozenpies(oncookiesheet) BorC

Angelfoodcake, B

bundtorpoundcakes Biscuits,muffins,brownies, C

cookies,cupcakes, lavercakes,pies

Casseroles BorC Roasting RorA

Aluminum Foil Nevercovertheovenbottomwith

aluminumfoil.

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You can use aluminum foil to line the

broiler pan and broiler gdd. However; you must mold the foil tightly to the

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

g_Jd and cut slits in it just like the grid.

Aluminum foil may Mso be used to catch

a spilloveL To do so, place a small sheet of foil on a lower rack several inches below

the food. Never entirely cover a rock with aluminum

foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking.

Oven Moisture

As your oven heats up, fl_e temperature

change of the air in fl_e oven may cause

water droplets m form on the door glass.

These droplets are hamfless and will evaporam as the oven continues m heat up.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

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Broiling is cooking food by direct heat flom above tile food. Most fish and tender cuts of

meat can be broiled. Follow these directions m keep spattering and smoking m a

minilnum.

Your range has a compartment below tile

oven for broiling.

Boththeovenandbroilercompartmentdoors mustbeclosedduringbroiling.

Turn most foods once during cooking (tile exception is thin fillets offish; oil one side,

place that side down on broiler grid and cook without utining until done). Time

foods for about one-half tile total cooking time, utin food, then continue to cook to

preferred doneness.

You can change tile distance of tile

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food flom tile heat source by positioning the broiler pail and grid

on one of three rack positions in tile broiler compartment--A (bottom of

broiler compartment), B (middle) and C (top).

Preheating tile broiler or oven is not

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necessary and can produce poor results.

If meat has fat or gristle around tile

edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2" apart. If desired, tile fat may

be tt_immed, leaving a layer about

1/8" thick.

2Mtange tile food on file grid and

position file broiler pail on file appropriate rack in tile oven or

broiling compartment. Placing food closet to file flame increases exterior

browning of tile food, but also increases spattering and file possibility

of fats and meat juices igniting. Close tile oven and broiler

compartment dooL Turn tile OVEN CONTROLknob to

BROIL.

x_qlen broiling is finished, utrn tile

OVENCONTROLknob to OFF.Remove

tile broiler pan from tile broiler compamnent and serve the food

immediamly. Leave the pan outside tile range m cool.

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Cut slits in the foiljust like the grid.

Aluminum Foil

You can use Muminunl foil m line your

broiler pan and broiler grid. However; you must mold the foil tightly to the grid

and cut slits in itjust like the grid.

Broiling Guide Suggestions Boththeovenandbroilercompartmentdoors

mustbeclosedduringbroiling.

Always use tile broiler pail and grid that

comes with your range. It is designed m minimize smoking and spattering by

m_ppingjuices in the shielded lower part of the pan.

For smaks and chops, slash fat evenly around tile outside edges of file meat.

To slash, cut crosswise through the oumr fat surfimejust to the edge of

the meat. Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent piercing tile meat and

losing juices.

If desired, marinate meats or chicken

before broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5-10 minutes only:

When arranging tile food on tile pan,

do not let fatty edges hang over tile sides

because dripping fat couM soil tile oven.

Tile broiler compartment does not need

m be preheamd. However; for vet T thin

foods, or m increase browning, preheat

if desired.

Frozen steaks can be broiled by

positioning file tack at file next lowest rock position and increasing the cooking

time given in this guide 1½ times pea side.

Usingtheoven.

Broiling Guide

The size, weight, thickness, sm_fing tempeiature and

youi p_eference of doneness

will affect broiling times.

This guide is based on meats at reflige_ator tempe_atu_e.

t TheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture says"Rarebeef ispopular,butyou shouldknowthatcookingit to only

140°Fmeanssomefoodpoisoning organismsmaysurvive." (Source: SafeFoodBook YourKitchenGuide,

USDARev.June 1985.)

Food Bacon

GroundBeef

WellDone

Beef Steaks

Raret Medium WellDone

Raret Medium WetlDone

Chicken

Bakery Products

Bread(Toast)or

ToasterPastries

EnglishMuffins

LobsterTails

Fish

Ham Slices

(precooked) Pork Chops

WellDone

Wieners

Similarprecooked sausages,

bratwurst

Quantityand/or

Thickness

1/2 lb.

(about8 thin slices)

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

1" thick 1to I_AIbs.

1W' thick

2 to 21AIbs.

1whole

2 to 21AIbs., split lengthwise

Bone-in

4 bone-inbreasts

2 to 4slices

1pkg.(2)

2 split 2 to 4

(6 to 8 oz.each)

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

1" thick 1/2" thick

2 (1/2" thick) 2 (1" thick)about 1lb.

1lb. pkg.(10)

Rack

Position

C C B

C A

B B

FirstSide

Time(rain.)

g 12 13

12 15

30 35

25 30

13 16

6 10

SecondSide

Time(rain.)

710

7 5_6 8-9

6-7

10-12 16-18

10 15

1/2 1

Donot

turn oven

6 4-5

912

Comments

Arrangein singlelayer.

Space evenly. Up to

8 patties take about the same time.

Steakslessthan 1"thickcook

throughbeforebrowning.

Slashfat.

Brusheachside with melted butter.Broilskin-side-down

first.

Spaceevenly.PlaceEnglish muffinscut-side-upand

brushwith butter, if desired. Cutthroughbackofshell.

Spreadopen.Brushwith meltedbutterbefore

broilingand after half of broilingtime.

Handleandturn very

carefully.Brushwith lemon

butterbeforeand during

cooking,if desired.Preheat

broilerto increasebrowning.

Slashfat.

Ifdesired,split sausages in half lengthwise:cut into 5" to 6" pieces.

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