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    49-80701 09-13 GE GEAppliances.com Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # __________________ Serial # ___________________ You can find them on a label behind the door or drawer. Printed in the United States Printed on Recycled Paper For a Spanish version of this manual, visit our Website at GEAppliances.com. Para consultar una version en [...]

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    2 49-80701 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death. STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of Califor[...]

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    49-80701 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE T Y INFORMA TION  Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this O wner ’ s Manual .  Be sure your appl iance is proper ly installed and grounded b y a qualified inst aller in acco rdance with the provided inst allation instr uctio ns.  Do not attempt to repair or replace any[...]

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    4 49-80701 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFE T Y INFORMA TION  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 multi-purpose dry chemical or fo[...]

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    49-80701 5  Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.  Do not use the oven if a heating element develops a glowing spot during use or shows other signs of damage. A glowing spot indicates the heating element may fail and present a potential burn, fire, or s[...]

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    6 49-80701 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFE T Y INFORMA TION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation.  Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean operation. Keep childre[...]

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    49-80701 7 GE Electric Range Warranty GE Appliances.com All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. T o schedule service, on-line, visit us at www .geappliances.com/ser vice_and_support/, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please hav e serial number and model number available when[...]

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    8 49-80701 Schedule Service: Exper t GE repair service is only one step away from y our door . Get on-line and schedule your service at www . geappliances.com/service_and_suppor t/ Or call 800.GE. CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours. Parts and Accessories: Individuals qualified to ser vice their own appliances can have parts or access[...]

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    49-80701 9 USING THE RANGE: Sur face Units Sur face Units FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious injury or death. WARNING Throughout this manual, fe[...]

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    10 49-80701 Sur face Units (Cont .) USING THE RANGE: Sur face Units Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Using the Bridge Zone (on some models) To use the bridge zone, adjust the knobs for the Left rear and Left front elements to create one large area for even cooking. Using the Warming Zone FOOD POISON HAZARD: [...]

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    49-80701 11 Home Canning Tips 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. Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball ® and Kerr ® and the Department of Agriculture Extensi[...]

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    12 49-80701 Cookwar e for Radiant Glass Cooktop USING THE RANGE: Cookw are for Radiant Glass Cooktop The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop. Stainless Steel: recommend[...]

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    49-80701 13 1. Upper Oven and Lower Oven: Designates which oven the controls will operate. 2. Convection Cooking Modes (on some models): Convection cook modes use increased air circulation to improve performance. The type of benefit depends on the mode. Your oven has the following convection cooking modes: Convection Bake and Convection Roast. See [...]

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    14 49-80701 Adjust the Oven Temperature This feature allows the oven baking and convection baking temperature to be adjusted up to 35ºF hotter or down to 35ºF cooler. Use this feature if you believe your oven temperature is too hot or too cold and wish to change it. This adjustment affects Bake and Convection Bake modes. No other cooking modes ar[...]

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    49-80701 15 Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too brown on top try moving them down next time[...]

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    16 49-80701 Oven Racks (Cont .) USING THE RANGE: O ven Racks / Cookware CAUTION: Never place cooking utensils, pizza or baking stones, aluminum foil or any other items on the oven floor . In some models there is a heating element beneath the oven floor . Placing items on the oven floor may cause the oven to overheat, resulting in damage to the oven[...]

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    49-80701 17 Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing. Baking and Roasting Modes Select a mode for baking and roasting based on[...]

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    18 49-80701 FOOD T YPE RECOMMENDED MODE(S) RECOMMENDED RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Baked Goods Layer cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, quick breads on a Single Rack Bake 4 Use shiny cookware. Layer cakes* on Multiple Racks Bake 3 and 5 Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below). Chiffon cakes (angel food) Bake 1 Use shiny [...]

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    49-80701 19 FOOD T YPE RECOMMENDED MODE(S) RECOMMENDED RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Baked Goods Layer cakes, sheet cakes, muffins, baked on Single Rack Bake 1 Use shiny cookware. Cookies, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack Bake 1 Use shiny cookware. Beef & Pork Hamburgers Broil Hi 1 Keep the door closed when broiling in the upper oven[...]

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    20 49-80701 Cleaning the Range – Exterior CARE AND CLE ANING: Cleaning the Range – Exterior If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and can result in death or serious burns to[...]

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    49-80701 21 The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Self Clean. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse. Manual Cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, strong[...]

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    22 49-80701 Use a CERAMA BRYTE ® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops. Cleaning the Glass Cooktop Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE ® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective. To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these steps: 1. Before using the cooktop for the firs[...]

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    49-80701 23 Metal Marks and Scratches 1. Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks are removable using the CERAMA BRYTE ® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA BRYTE ® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops. 2. If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allo[...]

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    24 49-80701 Use gloves or cloth Receptacle G9 Bulb Socket Tab Glass cover Receptacle Maintenance CARE AND CLE ANING: Maintenance SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn. WARNING BURN HAZARD: T[...]

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    49-80701 25 L i ft -O ff L o we r Ov en D oo r The door is ver y heavy . Be careful when removing and lif ting the door . Do not l if t the door b y the handle . To r e m o v e t h e d o o r : 1 . F ully o pen the door . 2. Pull the hinge locks down toward the do or frame, to the unloc ked position. A tool, suc h as a small flat- blade screwdriver [...]

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    26 49-80701 Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Pro bl em Pos sib l e Cau se Wh at T o D o Surface units will not maintain a rolling boil or cooking is not fast enough Improper cookware being used. Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the surface unit selected. I[...]

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    49-80701 27 Problem Possible Cause What To Do Food does not broil properly Oven controls improperly set. Make sure you select the appropriate broil mode. Improper rack position being used. See Cooking Guide for rack location suggestions. Food being cooked in a hot pan. Make sure cookware is cool. Cookware not suited for broiling. Use a pan specific[...]

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    28 49-80701 Problem Possible Cause What To Do “F— and a number or letter” flash in the display You have a function error code. Press the Cancel/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function code repeats. Disconnect all power to the oven for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power. If the [...]