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Congratulations! YouAre Now Part of the GEFamily. Welcome to the GE timfily. We're proud of our quality products and we are c()mrnitted to providing dependable service. You'll see it in this easy-to- use (hvner's Manual and ym'll hear it in the fl'iendly...
A ServicePartnership. Safety Precautions ..Oven....7, 8 Ask any GE appliance owner and they will SurfaceCookingUnits ..9, 10 tot you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMAtiON. READ ALLINSTRUCtiONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safe_ 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. Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti--tip device supplied.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual SAFETY P RECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: l',e sure your appliance :;: Do not allow anyone to is properly installed and climb, stand or hang on the door, storage...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMAtiON. READ ALLINSTRUCtiONS BEFORE USING. A WARNING! SAFETY P RECAUTIONS Flame in the oven can iJ_i:; Use only dD, pot be smotbe,ed holders-moist completely by dosing damp pot hoMers the oven door and hot sm_aces may result in burns fl_)m steam. turning the oven off or Do not let pot hoMers by using a multi-...
,'_:Do not store or use ,,: Keep fire hood and combustible materials, g_ease filters clean to maintain good venting gasoline or oflmr and to avoid g_ease flammable vapors and fires. liquids in tire vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHEN COOKING P ORK...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMAtiON. READ ALLINSTRUCtiONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SELF-CLEANING OVEN iJ_i:; Do not clean tile door ,,_:Before self:cleaning tile gasket. The door gasket overt, remove broiler pan, grid and is essential for a good ()tiler cookware. seal. (]are should taken not to rub, Be sure to wipe up damage...
SURFACE COOKING U NITS 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.
REMEMBER... Yourcontinued health and safe_ are important to us. Please read and follow this Safetg Information carefullg ii_iiill ii!!lil We want gou to remain a happg and healthg part of our GE familg SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS _i_i!iii_iiiiiiiiiii!iiii!i!,_i_iiii iiiiiii!i_iiiiHi...
Using the surface units. How to Set lhlsh the knob in and turrz in either directiorz to the setting you want. At both OFFand HI tile control clicks into position. You ma} hear slight clicking sounds during cooking. indicating the control is keeping the power level you set. Besureyou turn thecontrolknobto OFF when youfinbh cooking.
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Using the ovencontrols. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. | AUTOMATIC OVEN HOUR MIN. ,'-"'-"-' Clockand TimerFeatures AUTOMATIC OVENLight This lights am'dine the ()yen has been progrannned. START TIME ON/OFF Press this pad and the H( )UP. and MIN. pads to dela} the starting of your oven up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
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OVENON t II ) PREHEATED _v .^.r-:T_:__ .__. _u 500 "450" 400 OvenControlSettings t::,,,, OVEN ON Light ;;" (;lox_ s anytirne the oven s heatil-i_. The light x_ill tlash wllen tim oven atltornatica]l} tllFris of[" tO rernind )ou to Uu'n the ()ven Temperature knob to OFF.
Using the oven. Toavoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin... The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed con'ectly on the supports, they will stop betore coming completely out, and will not tilt.
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Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven itthe recipe calls tot it. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessa D,for good results when baMng lakes cooMes pastx2,'and breads Forovenswithoutapreheat i ndicatorlightortone, preheat10minutes. Baking, resuhs will be better if baking, pans are centered as much as possible.
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Broiling guide SecondSide Quantityand/ FirstSide Food or Thickness Comments Time (min.) Time (min.) Bacon 1/2 lb.(about Arrangein single layer. 8 tldn slices) Ground Beef 1 In.(4 pa_ties) Space evenly. Well Done 1/2 to 3/4" Up to 8 patties take thick about same time.
Using the clock and timer. The clock must be set for the automatic (wen timing functions to _,\x)I'k properly. The time otday cannot be i¸ changed during a timed baking or sellk'leaning cycle. To Set the Clock: Makesurethe clockis set to the correct time of day Press the HOURand MIN.
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Using the timed baking and masting features. Do not latch the oven door during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. NOTE." Foods t hatspoil e asily, such asmilk, e ggs, f ish, S tuffings, poultry and pork, s hould n etbe allowed tosit formore thanI hour before oraftercooking.
Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you cold, adjust still think your new oven is too hot or too you can the thermostat yourself.
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Using the self-cleaning oven. Never force the latch handla Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. Before a Clean Cycle The rangemustbecompletely c oolin ordertoset the self-clean cycle. _¥e yecorllnlelld ven tinp with all ()Den x_indox_ or tlSillo ventilati(m fan or hood during tile first selIklean _) cle.
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How to Delay the Start of Cleaning (on some models) Turn the Oven Temperature knob to AUTOSELFCLEAN, Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time cleaning will start. When the/ARCH DOOR light tlashes, slide the latch handle...
Care and cleaning of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or anyreason, be sure the anti-tip device is re:engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury. ControlPanel and Knobs Clean up spatters...
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Lift-OffOven Door The oven door is removable for cleanir N. Donotlift thedoorbythe handle. Toremove the door, o pen it to the special stop position. (;rasp firmly orl each side and lift the door straight lip and off tile hinges. Donotplacehands betweenthe hingeandthe ovendoorframe. Toreplace thedoor,make sure the Hnges are in the special stop position.
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Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Heating Elements Donotcleanthebakeelement o r thebroilelement. An)/soilwill bumoff wbentheelements areheated. To clean tile oven tloor, genfl) liti the bake element. (;lean with warm soapy water. Oven Shelves (;learz the s]lelves with arz abrasive cleanser or steel wool Oven Light Replacement (onsomemodels)
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Broiler Pan & Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan fi'om the oven. Remove the grid fl'om the pan. Caretully pour out the Afterbro#ingremovethe broilerpan grease ti'om the pan into a proper container. from the oven. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap4illed or plastic scouring pad.
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Care and cleaning of the range. Porcelain Enamel Cooktop The porcelain enamel tinish is sturd} but breakable it misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However. am acidic toods spilled (such as fl'uit juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be peri-nitted to remain on tile tinish. If acids spill on tile cooktop while it is hot, use a (h)' paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right awa}.
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Be sure all the controls are turned to OFFand the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. Surface Units Surfaceunit To clean the suriilce units, turn the t ontrol to the highest setting tora minute. The coils will burn ott any soil. Toremovea surface unit'.
_iii!ii[[ilJiiii_iilli!iiiiiiij} Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. BeforeYouBegin IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector's use. IMPORTANT." OBSERVE ALL GOVERNINGCODES AND ORDINANCES. NOTE TO INSTALLER: L eave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed. NOTE TO CONSUMER:Keep this Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions for future use.
Read these instructions completely and carefully. FJ Prepare the Opening Allow 1L4"spacing ti'onl the range to a(!iacent vertical walls above cooktop surface. Allow 30" minimum clearance l)etween surface units arid bottonl of unprotected wood or metal top cal)inet, alld [5" minimum 1)etween countertop a(!iacent cabinet bottom.
_iii!ii[[ilJiiii_iilli!iiiiiiij} Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Flooring Under the Range Your r ange, l ikemanFotherhousehold i tems,is heav Fandcansettleintosoft floorcovedngs suchascushioned vinyl o r carpeting. When rnovir N the range on this t)l)e of flooring, it should be installed on a 1/4"...
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Power Cord Strain Relief Installation Remove the lower rear range wiring cover to expose the connector block {-I 11(|bracket. ;b Renmve the knockout ring (l _") located on bracket directly below the Colmectol'. To l'emove the knockout, rise a pail ot pliers to |)end knockout ring away from...
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_iii!iiiiilJiiii_iilli!iiiiiiiji Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. 3-Wire Power Cord Installation A WARNING: The neutralor ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals.
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i ii ii'iliHii 4-Wire Power Cord Installation WARNING: The neutra/wire of the Supply circuit is connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the ..connector block. The power&ads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals. The 4th grounding lead mUStbe connected to the frame of the range with the grounding plate and grounding screw.
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_iii!iiiiilJiiii_iilli!iiiiiiiji Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. 3-Wire Condu#Installation Remove tile 3 screws t['om the connector block. Insert bare wires between tile connector block terminals and nlovable nuts. Tighten screws securel}. Do not remove ground strap connection. WARNING: Connoctorblockis approvedfor copperwire connection only.
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_'_ 4-Wire ConduitInstallation Renmve the 3 screws t_'orn the connector block. ]_.ernove the OToundino straD fix)n1 the connector block rniddle location and the screw cormecting it to the fi'ame ot the range. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts.
iii!iiiiilJiiii iilli!iiiiiiiji Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Anti-Tip Bracket Installation An Anti-lip bracket is supplied with instructions tbr installation in a variety of locations. The instructions include a template, a parts list and a list at tools necessm)"...
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting 77ps Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do The surface units are Surface units With the controls off, check to make sure the sui'lhce not functioning not plugged in solidly.
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Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips lem :: : ' ::::: Possible Causes What ToDo Food does notbake See 1he Using the Oven controls or roast properly improperly set. oven se(ti()n. Shelf position See the Using the incorrect or the oven se(tJori.
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iiiiiii!iZ !i ii! !ili iii!ili!i!!iiil iiiii!iiil What ToDo Possible Causes i II Oven thermostat Oven t_nperature See the Adjustthe oven too hnt ortoo cold thermostat--Do it yourself I. needs adjustment. section. Make sure electrical plug is Clock and timer Plug on range do not work not completely plugged into a live, properl)
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Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips iii{igii! { i lllllllllll i What ToDo Possible Causes Excessive soil. Turn the ()yen Excessive smoking knob to OFF, Temperature Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LATCHDOOR light goes otE Wipe up the excess soil and reset the dean _ycle.
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What ToDo Possible Causes Turn the ()yen The oven door was LATCH DOOR light is on when you Temperature knob to OFF. accidentally locked. Allow the oven to cool, want to cook Never torce the door latch handle. "F--and a nmnber" If a function error code You have a function flashin the display...
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GEElectric Range Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. We Will Replace, At No Charge To You: One Year Anypart ot the rarNe whi(b fails due to a (tetect...
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ServiceSatisfaction Ilyou are not satisfied wid_ the service you receive ti'om GE, tollow these fl_ree s_eps. Firat contact the people who serviced }x)ur appliance. Next, if}x)u are still not pleased, write all the details- including)our...