GE LGB356 manuel d'utilisation

Ranges Safety Instructions . . . . . .2–5 Anti-tip Device . . .2, 3, 34, 42, 43 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil .5, 15, 20–22, 29 Clock and Timer . . . . . . . .10, 11 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–26 Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–16 Broiling, Broiling Guide .[...]

2 HELP US HELP YOU… Read this guide car efully . It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly . Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 24 hours a day , 7 days a week OR V isit our W ebsite at: www .geappliances.com W rite[...]

3 Important Safety Instructions IMPOR T ANT SAFETY NOTICE • The California Safe Drinking W ater and T oxic 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 substa[...]

• 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 T O REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSL Y INJURED. • Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door , storage drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over , causing se[...]

• If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly . • Use proper pan size— avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover burner grate. This will bo[...]

6 FEA TURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary . MASK FOR SHELVES 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 16 15 14 17 18 20 21 19 1 22 9 11 10 12[...]

7 Featur es of Y our Range Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) 4, 32 2 Model and Serial Numbers – (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or removable kick panel) 3 Anti-Tip Device 2, 3, 34, 42, 43 (Lower right rear corner on range back[...]

8 SURF ACE COOKING Surface Burner Contr ols The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are located on the control panel in front of the burners. The two knobs on the left control the left front and left rear burners. The two knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners. Befor e Lighting a Burner • If drip pans are sup[...]

Stove T op Grills (on models with sealed burners) W ok This W ay (on models with sealed burners) Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners. If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner , it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards. This can be haz[...]

1. COOK TIME ON/OFF . Press this for T imed Baking operations. 2. TIMER ON/OFF . Press this pad to select the timer feature. The timer does not control oven operations. The timer can time up to 1 1 hours and 59 minutes. T o set the timer, first press the TIMER ON/OFF pad. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to change the time. T o cancel the timer, press [...]

Automatic Clock T o Set the Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly . The time of day cannot be changed during a T imed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle. 1. Press the CLOCK pad. 2. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time of day . T imer T o Set the T imer T o Reset the T imer The timer is a minute time[...]

12 USING YOUR OVEN Befor e Using Y our Oven Electric Ignition Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly . Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. [...]

Shelf Positions The oven has five shelf supports for baking, roasting and broiling identified in this illustration as A (bottom), B, C, D and E (top). It also has a special low shelf position (R) for roasting extra large items, such as a lar ge turkey—the shelf is not designed to slide out at this position. Shelf positions for cooking are suggest[...]

14 BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . Y our oven temperature is controlled using the latest technology in oven control systems. It is recommended that you operate your new oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with its performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary[...]

Cookies Aluminum Foil When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur . Cookies can be baked on several shelves at the same time but browning may be uneven because of reduced air circulation. [...]

BAKING Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur . • Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner , crisper crust. Use this type for pies. • Shiny , bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting in a lighter , more delicate browning. Cakes and cookies r[...]

17 TIMED BAKING (on some models) How to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set. Examples of Immediate Start (oven turns on now and you set it to turn off automatically) and D[...]

18 TIMED BAKING How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop T o avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you program the oven. Y ou can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically . For example: Let’ s say it’ s 2:00 and dinner time is shortly after[...]

19 ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOST A T— DO IT YOURSELF! Y ou may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. W e recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide. If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermost[...]

20 ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . Roasting is cooking by dry heat. T ender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady , keep spattering to a minimum. The oven has a special low shelf (R) position just abov[...]

21 Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. T emperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half- hour intervals after half the time has passed. Q. Why is my r oa[...]

22 BROILING 1. If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2 ″ apart. If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer about 1/8 ″ thick. 2. Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan which comes with the range. Always use the grid so fat drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the juices [...]

23 BROILING GUIDE The oven door must be closed during broiling. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. • For steaks and chops, slash the fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat. T o slash, cut crosswise [...]

24 OPERA TING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning T ime: 4 hours and 20 minutes Befor e a Clean Cycle W e recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle. 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot withstand the high cleaning t[...]

25 Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven How to Set the Oven for Cleaning If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle, you will not be able to slide the latch. Allow additional time for cooling before you try to set the cycle. 1. Follow directions to prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go[...]

OPERA TING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning (on some models) Delay Start is setting the oven to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day . For example: Let’ s say it is 7:00 and you want the oven to begin self-cleaning at 9:00 after you’re finished in the kitchen. The oven is just[...]

CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY P ART OF YOUR RANGE. CAUTION: DO NOT OPERA TE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURN[...]

CARE AND CLEANING T urn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped). The burner grates, caps, burner heads and drip pans (if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. For proper ignition, make sure the small hole in the section that fits over the electrode is kept open. A sewing needle or wire t[...]

29 Car e and Cleaning Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. W ash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water . After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the [...]

30 The oven door is removable, but it is heavy . Y ou may need help removing and replacing the door . T o remove the door , open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges. NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven doo[...]

31 Car e and Cleaning Oven Light Replacement (on some models) CAUTION: Before r eplacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit br eaker panel. Be sur e to let the light cover and bulb cool completely . The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a ba[...]

32 Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire. T o make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be lifted up. T o raise the cooktop: 1. Be sure the burners are turned off. 2. Remove the grates. 3. Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up. Some models have dual support rods that will hold the cooktop up [...]

IMPORTANT Remove all packing material and literature from oven befor e connecting gas and electrical supply to range. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instr uctions completely and carefully . IMPOR T A[...]

34 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall confor m to the installation instr uctions packed with that appliance. • If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 30 ″ between the cooking sur face and the bottom of unprotected cabinets. • [...]

35 GENERAL • See Dimensions and Clearances in this section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requir ements. • The range may be placed with 0 ″ clea[...]

36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Shut of f the main gas supply valve befor e disconnecting the old range and leave it of f until new hook-up has been completed. Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you tur n the gas back on. Because hard piping r estricts movement of the range, the use of an A.G.A.[...]

37 Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator 90° Elbow (provided) Gas Flow into Range Flex Connector (6 ft. max.) Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the[...]

38 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (on some models) Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Her tz, properly gr ounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp cir cuit breaker or time delay fuse. Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with cer tain conditions, we strongly r ecommend against the[...]

39 Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infr equently . An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit. Do not use an adapter on a 20-amp circuit. Wher e local codes permit, a TEMPORAR Y CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-pr ong wall receptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter , available at most hardwar[...]

40 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER Y our oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically . To operate the oven, tur n the OVEN SET knob to a setting above 300°F . After 30-90 seconds, the oven bur ner will ignite and bur n until the set temperatur e is reached. The oven bur ner will continue to cycle on and of f a s[...]

41 T o deter mine if the bottom bur ner flames are bur ning pr operly , r emove the oven bottom. Flames should have approximately 1 ″ blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should bur n with no yellow tipping. (W ith most LP gas, small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are nor mal.) Flames should not lift of f bur ner por ts. [...]

42 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING: • Range MUST be secured with an approved Anti-T ip device. • Unless properly installed, the range could be tipped by you or a child standing, sitting or leaning on an open door . • After installing the Anti-T ip device, verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to[...]

43 WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED: MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION. MAKE SURE THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR TO THE RANGE IS UNOBSTRUCTED. CONVERTING TO LP GAS (or conver ting back to natural gas from LP) This range leaves the factor y set for use with natural gas. If you want to conver t to LP gas, the conversion mu[...]

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46 QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SER VICE… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. LIGHT OR DO NOT • Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove BURN EVENL Y burners (on models with standard twin burners) or burner heads (on models with sealed [...]

47 Befor e Y ou Call for Service PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CLOCK AND TIMER • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for DO NOT WORK blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker . • Check for power outage. • Review the Oven Control, Clock and T imer section of this guide. “F—AND A NUMBER” • If the time displa[...]

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SER VICE… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FOOD DOES NOT • Oven control not properly set. See the Broiling section. BROIL PROPERL Y • Oven door not closed. • Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling section. • Food is being cooked on a hot pan. • Cookware is not suited for broiling. • Aluminum foil used on the br[...]

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50 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Important Mail Today! First Name Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing you[...]

51 WHA T IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR W ARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect. ******************************* This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding[...]

Printed in Mexico 52 Service T elephone Numbers. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400. OR Visit our Website at: www .geappliances.com In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. In Canada, call 1-800-36[...]