Panasonic VA-20861 User Manual
Safety Instructions . . . . . .2–7
Operating Instructions
Convection Oven . . . . . . . . . .21–25
Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Timed Convection Baking . . . . . .25
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Restaurant-Quality Steak . . . . . . . .9
Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . . . .30
Range Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–13
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30
Upper Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–32
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Baking or Roasting . . . . . . . . . .16
Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32
Special Features . . . . . . . . .26, 27
Timed Baking and
Roasting Features . . . . . . . . . . .19
Care and Cleaning
Control Panel and Knobs . . . . .36
Glass Cooktop Surface . . . .38, 39
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . . . .35
Oven Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Oven Heating Elements . . . . . . .34
Oven Light Replacement . . . . . .37
Oven Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . .33
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. . . . . . . . . . . .40–47
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 46
Dimensions and
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Electrical Connections . . . . . .42–45
Level the Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Location Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . .41
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Troubleshooting
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–50
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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Ownership Registration
for Customers in
Canada only . . . . . . . . . . . . .51, 52
Warranty for Customers
in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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Radiant Self-Cleaning Convection
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ____________________
Serial #______________________
You can find them on a label on the
front of the range behind the lower
oven drawer.
In Canada contact us at:
www.GEAppliances.ca
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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.
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ANTI-TIP DEVICE
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,
carefully tip the range forward. The bracket should stop
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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).
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
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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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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
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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 oven door, 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
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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.
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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.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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 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 upper oven or lower oven drawer
can be smothered completely by closing the
oven door or drawer and turning the oven off,
or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
■ Be sure all packaging materials are
removed from the range before operating
it to prevent fire or smoke damage should
the packaging material ignite.
■ After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vinyl tile or
linoleum that cannot withstand such type
of use. Never install it directly over interior
kitchen carpeting.
■ Do not 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. 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 lower oven drawer.
■ Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the range.
■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance from
your range.
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned food a safe distance from your range.
■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
Use proper pan size–select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
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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.
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■ 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
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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.
■ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left too close to the vent.
■ Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot
air from the vent may ignite flammable items
and will increase pressure in closed containers,
which may cause them to burst.
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RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
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Safety Instructions
■ Use care when touching the cooktop.
The glass surface of the cooktop will retain
heat after the controls have been turned off.
■ 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
LOWEROVENDRAWER
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■ The purpose of the warm setting of the lower
oven drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at
serving temperature. Always start with hot
food; cold food cannot be heated or cooked
using the warm setting of the lower oven
drawer.
■ Do not use the lower oven drawer to dry
newspapers. If overheated, they can catch
on fire.
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■ Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned
food or combustible materials in the drawer.
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings
in or near your lower oven drawer.
■ Do not warm food in the lower oven drawer
for more than two hours.
■ Do not touch the heating element or the
interior surface of the lower oven drawer.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn.
REMEMBER: The inside surface of the lower
oven drawer may be hot when the drawer
is opened.
■ Use care when opening the lower oven
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 lower
oven 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.
■ Never place, use or self-clean the lower oven
drawer pan in the upper oven.
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UPPER OVEN
Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape
can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.
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■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in the oven can ignite.
■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
■ Place the oven racks 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. The lowest
position “R” is not designed to slide.
■ Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
SELF-CLEANING UPPER OVEN
■ Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
self-cleaning operation.
■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove
the racks, any broiler pan, grid and
other cookware.
■ Never place, use or self-clean the lower oven
drawer pan in the upper oven.
■ 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.
■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
■ Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
■ Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
■ Make sure any broiler pan is in place correctly
to reduce the possibility of grease fires.
■ If you should have a grease fire in a broiler
pan, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and keep
the oven door closed to contain fire until
it burns out.
■ Never place, use or self-clean the lower oven
drawer pan in the upper oven.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.
■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn
the oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
■ Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
oven cleaner or oven liner of any kind should
be used in or around any part of the oven.
Residue from oven cleaners will damage
the inside of the oven when the self-clean
cycle is used.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using the griddle.
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Your nonstick coated griddle provides
an extra-large cooking surface for meats,
ancakes or other food usually prepared
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in a frying pan or skillet.
NOTE: Your griddle will discolor over time
as it becomes seasoned with use.
How to Place the Griddle
CAUTION:Place and remove
the griddle only when the griddle is cool
and all surface units are turned OFF.
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IMPORTANT: Always place and use your
griddle on the left surface units only.
NOTE: Do not clean the griddle
in the self-cleaning oven.
Using the Griddle
Most griddled foods require cooking
on a preheated surface. Preheat griddle
according to the guide below, then switch
to the desired cook setting.
Preheat
Setting
Type of Food and Time Cook Setting
Warming 55
Tortillas 5 min.
Pancakes 83
5 min.
Hamburgers 53
5 min.
Fried Eggs 52
4 min.
Bacon None 6
Breakfast 84
Sausage Links 5 min.
Hot Sandwiches 83
(such as 3 min.
Grilled Cheese)
NOTE: Griddle settingsmay need to be adjusted
if griddle is used for an extended time.
To turn on the surface units for the entire
griddle, turn the knob clockwise.
To turn on the surface unit for the back
half of the griddle, turn the knob
counterclockwise.
CAUTION:The entire griddle
will still become hot.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
■ Avoid cooking extremely greasy foods and
be careful of grease spillover while cooking.
■ Never place or store any items on
the griddle, even when it is not in use.
The griddle can become heated when
using the surrounding surface units.
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Restaurant-Quality Steak
Many fine restaurants will prepare steak by first searing it using cast iron and then continue to finish the steak
in the oven. Using the Lodge®cast-iron griddle that came with your range, you can do the very same thing
in the comfort of your own home! The chart and instructions below will guide you through this process.
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Meat Desired Control Preheat Side Oven Temp Internal
Thickness Doneness Setting Time (Hi Setting) (Bake) Temp Rest Time
Medium Well Hi 5 min. 3 min. 425° 165° 5 min.
11⁄2″ to 2″
†
WellDone Hi 5 min. 3 min. 425° 170° 5 min.
Medium Rare Hi 5 min. 3 min. 425° 145° 5 to 10 min.
Medium Hi 5 min. 3 min. 425° 160° 5 to 10 min.
Medium Well Hi 5 min. 3 min. 425° 165° 5 to 10 min.
WellDone Hi 5 min. 3 min. 425° 170° 5 to 10 min.
Rare Hi 5 min. 3 min. 425° 140° 8 to 10 min.
Medium Rare Hi 5 min. 3 min. 425° 145° 8 to 10 min.
‡
Medium Hi 5 min. 3 min. 425° 160° 8 to 10 min.
Medium Well Hi 5 min. 3 min. 425° 165° 8 to 10 min.
3/4″ to 11⁄4″
Thicker than2″
† Most thinner steaks will not cook to any less than MediumWell.
‡ May be difficult to cookthickersteaks to Well Done.
Griddle Griddle Sear Each Probe
Restaurant-Quality Steak, Easy as 1, 2, 3:
1. Bring steak to room temperature.
NOTE: Always use safe food practices when handling meat.
2. Season both sides to taste and coat with olive oil or similar.
3. Preheat the oven to BAKE at 425°, with the oven rack in center position “C.”
4. Place your Lodge®cast-iron griddle on the designated area of the cooktop, and then preheat
the griddle on the Hi setting for 5 minutes.
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5. Sear steak on each side for 3 minutes. NOTE: There will be “smoke”; ensure there
is proper ventilation.
6. Remove your Lodge®cast-iron griddle from the cooktop and place directly in the oven
with the steak still on the griddle.
CAUTION:The griddle will be VERY HOT!
7. Insert the meat probe that came with your range into the center of the steak, making sure
that the tip of the probe is in the center of the steak.
8. Plug the probe into the outlet (located on the upper front side of the oven), slide the rack back
into the oven, and close the door.
9. Press PROBE on your control, enter the desired internal temp shown above, and press START.
10. Allow steak to finish cooking in the oven. The range control will beep and turn off when
the steak reaches the desired internal temperature.
NOTES:
■ After searing, your steak could possibly already be at the desired temperature, depending
on size, cut and desired doneness.
■ For thinner steaks it may not be possible to achieve a Rare or Medium Rare doneness.
11. Remove the steak from the oven, and let it rest on a baker’s rack (or equivalent)
for the specified time.
By first searing your meat with a very high heat, you are creating a browning reaction known as the Maillard
Reaction. This reaction unlocks the fuller, more intense flavor from the meat, which occurs when cooking meat
at a high heat.
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Using the surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF
when you finish cooking.
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ush the knob in and turn in either direction
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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.
Dual-Surface Unit Control Knob
The dual-surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to
select from so you can match the size of the
unit to the size of the cookware you are using.
To use the small surface unit, turn the control
knob counterclockwise to the small surface
unit settings.
To use the large surface unit, turn the control
knob clockwise to the large surface unit
settings.
HOT COOKTOP indicator light will glow
A
when any radiant element is turned on, and
will remain on until the surface is cooled to
approximately 150°F.
Indicator light will:
■ come on when the unit is turned on
or hot to the touch.
■ stay on even after the unit is turned off.
■ glow until the unit is cooled to
approximately 150°F.
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(Low) Bread/Pastries
(Medium) Chocolate/Butter
(Medium) Sauces, Stews,
Cream Soups
(Medium) Vegetables
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(High) Soups (liquid)
(High) Tea or Coffee
The Guide is for reference only
and the SETTING that you need
will depend on the amount and type
of food, the starting temperature
of the food and the length
of the holding time.
Using the COOK-WARM Zone
The COOK-WARM ZONE, located in the back
center of the glass surface, will keep hot,
cooked food at serving temperature. Always
start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold
food. Placing uncooked or cold food on
the COOK-WARM ZONE could result
in food-borne illness.
Push and turn the control knob to any
desired setting.
For best results, all foods on the
COOK-WARM ZONEshould be covered
with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
pastries or breads, the cover should be
vented to allow moisture to escape.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
removing food from the COOK-WARM ZONE,
as cookware and plates will be hot.
CAUTION: Do not warm food
on the COOK-WARM ZONEfor more than two
hours.
NOTE: The surface cook-warm zone will not
glow red like the cooking elements.
A HOTsurface indicator light will glow when
the glass surface is hot and will remain on
until the surface is cool enough to touch.
Lower settings may not heat the glass
surface enough to cause the HOTsurface
indicator light to come on.
A COOK-WARM ZONE indicator light will glow
when the unit is on.
■ Do not use plastic wrap to cover food.
Plastic may melt onto the surface
and be very difficult to clean.
■ Use only cookware recommended for
top-of-range cooking.
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Safety Instructions
Every radiant surface unit has a temperature
limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the glass
cooktop from getting too hot.
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Be sure the canner is centered over
the surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.
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.
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.
Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available from
manufacturers such as Ball®and Kerr®and
the Department of Agriculture Extension
Service.
Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.
Use of water bath canners with rippled
bottoms may extend the time required
to bring the water to a boil.
Do not use round bottom woks. You could be
seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
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Use only flat-bottomed woks.
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Using the surface units.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
About the radiant surface units…
The radiant cooktop features heating units
beneath a smooth glass surface.
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Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
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Always place the pan in the center
of the surface unit you are cooking on.
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.
NOTE: On models with light-colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to
change color when hot or cooling down. This
is temporary and will disappear as the glass
cools to room temperature.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass
surface even when the cooktop is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off,
the glass cooktop retains enough heat to
continue cooking. To avoid overcooking,
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 scratchproof.
■ 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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Selecting types of cookware. GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions
Check pans for flat bottoms by using
a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or
warped bottoms are not recommended.
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.
NOTE: The Lodge®cast-iron griddle provided
with the range is specifically designed for use
with the radiant cooktop. Do not use any
other griddles on the radiant cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
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Operating
Using the upper oven controls.
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
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Instructions
Features and appearance may vary.
Oven Control, Clock, Timer and Features
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BAKE Pad
Touch to select the bake function.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Touch to select the broil function.
CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/1 RACK Pad
Touch to select baking with the convection
function.
CONVECTION ROAST Pad
Touch to select roasting with the convection
function.
START Pad
Must be touched to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
Instructions
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil
or self-cleaning mode, the times set for
the timer or automatic oven operations,
and if the range is locked.
SELF-CLEAN Pad
Touch to select self-cleaning function.
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See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
If “F–” and a number or letter flash in the display
and the oven control signals, this indicates a
function error code. 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 oven and call for service.
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.
OVEN LIGHT Pad
Touch to turn the oven light on or off.
DELAY START Pad
Use along with COOKING TIME or SELF
CLEAN pads to set the oven to start and
stop automatically at a time you set.
COOKING TIME Pad
Touch and then touch the number 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.
CLEAR/OFF Pad
Touch to cancel ALL upper oven operations
except the clock, timer and Range Lockout.
CLOCK Pad
Touch before setting the clock.
Number Pads
Use to set any function requiring numbers
such as the time of day on the clock, the
timer, the oven temperature, the internal food
temperature, the start time and length of
operation for timed baking and self-cleaning.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Touch to select the timer feature.
PROBE Pad
Touch when using the probe to cook food.
RANGE LOCKOUT Pad
Touch the RANGE LOCKOUT pad and then
touch the START pad to lock/unlock the surface
units, oven burners and control panel so they
cannot/can be activated.
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Safety Instructions
Using the upper oven. G
To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Before you begin…
The oven has 5 rack positions.
It also has a special low rack position (R)
for extra large items, such as a large
turkey.
Plastic items on the cooktop may melt
if left too close to the vent.
Vent appearance and location vary.
The racks have stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the supports, 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.
Upper Oven Vent
Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear
of the range. Do not block these ducts when
cooking in the oven—it is important that
the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh
air to the oven burner be uninterrupted.
Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby
surfaces during oven or broiler operation—
they may become hot.
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.
■ Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop
may become hot if left too close to the vent.
■ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left too close to the vent.
■ Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The
hot air from the vent may ignite flammable
items and will increase pressure in closed
containers, which may cause them to burst.
■ Metal items will become very hot if they are
left on the cooktop, and could cause burns.
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Upper Oven Light
Touch the OVEN LIGHTpad to turn the light
on or off.
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Using the upper oven.
How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting
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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
Instructions
to slide out at this position.
When baking on a single rack, use
the rack position from the chart for your
type of food. Baking results will be
better if baking pans are centered in
the oven as much as possible.
Instructions
Touch the BAKE pad.
Touch the number pads to set
the desired temperature.
Touch the START pad.
The word ON and 100° will be displayed.
As the oven heats up, the display will show the
changing temperature. When the oven reaches
the temperature you set, a tone will sound.
To change the oven temperature during BAKE
cycle, press the BAKE pad and then the
number 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
cooking is complete.
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct
temperature. Preheating is necessary
when convection baking and for good
results when baking cakes, cookies,
pastry and breads.
Baking results will be better if foods are
centered in the oven as much as possible.
Pans should not touch each other or the
walls of the oven.
For best results when baking four cake layers
at a time, use racks B and D. Place the lower
pans at the back of the rack and the upper
pans at the front of the rack as shown so that
one pan is not directly above another leaving
approximately 1-1/2" between pans and
from the front, back and sides of the walls.
Type of Food Rack Position
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C
Angel food cake A
Bundt or pound cakes C
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, B or C
ookies, cupcakes,
c
layer cakes, pies
Casseroles B or C
Turkey R or A
Roasting A or B
Type of Food Rack Position
Pies – On cookie sheet C
Angel food cake A
Bundt or pound cakes B
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies
Casseroles C
Roasting – Small cuts of meat A or B
Roasting – Turkey and large
cuts of meat R or A
4-Layer cakes B & D
Troubleshooting
When baking four cake layers at a time,
use racks B and D. Place the lower pans
at the back of the rack and the upper pans
to the front of the rack shown so that one
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pan is not directly above another.
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Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom
of the oven.
Do not use aluminum foil to catch spillovers
when using the CircuWave fan. The foil
will be sucked toward the convection fan.
Oven Moisture
As your oven heats up, the temperature
change of the air in the oven may cause
water droplets to form on the door glass.
Never entirely cover a rack 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 rack several
inches below the food.
These droplets are harmless and will
evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.
How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling—Close the oven door
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Safety Instructions
Close the door. Always broil with
the door closed.
NNOOTTEE::
Broil will not work if the
temperature probe is plugged in.
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.)
Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid
Touch the START pad.
in a broiler pan.
OTE: The display will always automatically
Follow suggested rack positions in
he Broiling Guide.
t
N
remind you to close the door.
When broiling is finished, touch
The oven door must be closed during
the CLEAR/OFF pad.
broiling.
Serve the food immediately, and leave
Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once for
HI Broil.
To change to LO Broil, touch
the BROIL HI/LO pad again.
the pan outside the oven to cool during
the meal for easiest cleaning.
Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry
or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without
over-browning them.
Broiling Guide
Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 13 8 Space evenly.
Beef Steaks
Rare†
Medium 1 to 11⁄2 lbs. D8 6are difficult to cook rare.
Well Done D 10 8 Slash fat.
Rare† 11⁄2″ thick C 10 8
Medium 2 to 21⁄2 lbs. C 15 10–12
Well Done D 20 20
Chicken 1 whole cut up B 25 25 Brush each side with
Bakery Product
Bread (toast) 2 to 4 slices D3 1Space evenly. Place English
English Muffin 2 (split) E 3–4 muffins cut-side-up and
Lobster Tails 2–4 B 18–20 Do not Cut through back of shell.
Fish Fillets 1 lb. (1⁄4″ to 1⁄2″ thick) D5 5Handle and turn very
Salmon
Steaks 2 (1″ thick) D 10 5 Turn carefully. Do not
Fillets 2 (1⁄2″ to 3⁄4″ thick) D 10 turn skin side down.
Ham Slices
(precooked) 1″ thick C8 8
Pork Chops 2 (1⁄2″ thick) C 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. C 15 15
Quantity and/ Rack First Side Second Side
1
⁄2″ to 3⁄4″ thick
4 lbs. (16 patties) C 15 11
3
⁄4″ to 1″ thick E6 4Steaks less than 3⁄4″ thick
2 to 21⁄2 lbs., melted butter.
split lengthwise Broil skin-side-down first.
Breast B 25 15
brush with butter if desired.
turn Spread open. Brush with
over. melted butter before
1
⁄2″ thick C6 6
broiling and after half
of broiling time.
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.
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