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Ranges Safety Instructions . . . 2, 4–8 Anti-tip device . . . . . . . . . .4, 43, 51 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Clock and timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Electric warming drawer . . . .28–29 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–27 Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 20 Broiling[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ■ Do not try to l[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 3 FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them on a label on the front of the range behind the warming drawer. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obt[...]
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Operating Instructions 4 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! 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, perso[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 5 ■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on standing pilot models) and poor air circulation. ■ Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the range before operating it to[...]
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Operating Instructions 6 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. T o avoid spillovers, make su[...]
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■ The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food; cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the warming drawer. ■ Do not use the warming drawer to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire. ■ Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the warming drawer [...]
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8 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Read and follow this Safety Information carefully . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ■ Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before self-cleaning operation. ■ Before self-cleanin[...]
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9 Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE position. You will hear a little clicking noise—the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner. Turn the knob to adjust the flame size. If the knob stays[...]
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Using the gas surface burners (cont.). W ok This Way We recommend that you use a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store. Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used. Do not use a flat-bottomed wok with a wok holder. Do not use a flat-bottomed wok on a support ring. Placing the ring over the burner or grate may cause the burner[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 11 Using the electric glass top warming zone (on some models). Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass—the glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. DRAGGING About the glass surface (on some models)?[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 12 Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and T imer Features and Settings SELF CLEAN Pad Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the Using the [...]
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Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 13 Special features of your oven control. Y our new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 14 Special features of your oven control (cont.). 12 Hour , 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out Y our control is set to use a 12 hour clock. If you would prefer to have a 24 hour military time clock or black-out the clock display, follow the steps be[...]
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15 Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes.[...]
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Using the oven. T o avoid 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 correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt. When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf out to the bump on the she[...]
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Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 17 How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Touch the BAKE pad. Touch the number pads to set the desired temperature. Touch the ST ART pad. The word ON and 100° will be displayed. As the oven heats up, the display will show the changing t[...]
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Using the oven (cont.). Broiling Guide Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position T ime (min.) T ime (min.) Comments Bacon 1/2 lb. C 4 3 Arrange in single layer . (about 8 thin slices) Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) D 10–11 7 Space evenly . Up to 8 Well Done 1/2 to 3/4 ″ thick patties take about the same time. Beef Ste[...]
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Power Outage If a flashing time is in the display , you have experienced a power failure. Reset the clock. To reset the clock, touch the CLOCK pad. Enter the correct time of day by touching the appropriate number pads. Touch the ST ART pad. 19 Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructio[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 20 Using the timed baking and roasting features. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the[...]
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21 Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Using the probe (on some models). For many foods, especially roasts and poultry , internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness yo[...]
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22 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Using the convection oven. The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking. To help you understand the difference between convection bake a[...]
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23 Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Cookware for Convection Cooking Before using your convection oven, check to see if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven. If you are baking with several pans, leave space between them. Also, be sure the pans do not tou[...]
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24 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Using the convection oven (cont.). How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe (on some models) The display will flash PROBE and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the outlet, and you have not [...]
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25 Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Convection Roasting Guide Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven T emp. Internal T emp. Beef Rib (3 to 5 lbs.) Rare † 20–24 325 ° F . 140 ° F. Medium 24–28 325 ° F . 160 ° F. Well 28–32 325 ° F . 170 ° F. Boneless Rib, T op Sirloin Rare †[...]
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26 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Using the timed features for convection baking. Y ou will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuf[...]
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27 Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! Y ou 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 still think your new oven is too hot or to[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 28 Using the electric warming drawer . The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal. Control Knob Push and t[...]
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29 T emperature Selection Chart To keep several different foods hot, set the temperature to the food needing the highest setting. Place the items needing the highest setting on the bottom of the drawer and items needing less heat on the rack. ■ The temperature, type and amount of food, and the time held will affect the quality of the food. ■ Fo[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 30 Using the self-cleaning oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly . Before a Clean Cycle For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using[...]
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31 Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly . How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day. Touch the SELF CLEAN pad. Using the number pads, enter the [...]
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Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, 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[...]
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Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 33 Sealed Burner Assemblies—glass cooktop models Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts. The burner grates, caps, and burner heads can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. When one burner is turned to LITE, all the bur[...]
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Care and cleaning of the range (cont.). Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 34 Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. When replacing the grates, be sure the[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 35 Cleaning the glass cooktop surface (on some models). Clean the glass surface with cleaning cream before you use the cooktop for the first time. Also, clean the glass surface after each use. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up ea[...]
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Care and cleaning of the range (cont.). Lift-Off Oven Door 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 caref[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 37 Removable Warming Drawer Most cleaning can be done to the warming drawer pan (see above). However, if the warming drawer becomes soiled, it should also be cleaned. Use soap and warm water to thoroughly clean. If further cleaning is necess[...]
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Care and cleaning of the range (cont.). Oven Air V ents 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, un[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 39 Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. NOTE: T ake the shelves out of the oven before you begin the self-clean cycle. Fluoresc[...]
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Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully . BEFORE YOU BEGIN Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 o[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 41 Read these instructions completely and carefully . W ARNING! INST ALLA TION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistanc[...]
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Installation of the range (cont.). DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. 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 requirements. The [...]
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43 Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Read these instructions completely and carefully . IMPORT ANT! Remove all tape and packaging. Make sure the burners are properly seated and level. T ake the accessory pack out of the oven. Check to be sure that no range parts have come lo[...]
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Installation of the range (cont.). Provide Adequate Gas Supply Y our range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4 ″ of water column on natural gas or , if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10 ″ of water column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed. This range is convertible for use on na[...]
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45 Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Read these instructions completely and carefully . Gas Pipe and Electrical Outlet Locations This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 120V outlet. This area al[...]
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Installation of the range (cont.). Flexible Connector Hookup Rigid Pipe Hookup Pressure regulator Pressure regulator 90° Elbow (provided) 90° Elbow (provided) Gas Flow into Range Gas Flow into Range Flex connector (6 ft. max.) Adapter Union Nipple 1/2 ″ or 3/4 ″ Gas pipe 1/2 ″ or 3/4 ″ Gas pipe Adapter Gas shut-off valve Gas shut-off valv[...]
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Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 47 Read these instructions completely and carefully . Electrical Connections Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Extension Cord Caut[...]
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Installation of the range (cont.). Electrical Connections Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently . Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. The customer should have the t[...]
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Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 49 Read these instructions completely and carefully . Quality of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should look like (B) or ([...]
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Installation of the range (cont.). Adjust Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters if Necessary Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. The air adjustment shutter for the top (broil) burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven. The shutter for the bottom (oven) burner is near the [...]
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Converting to LP Gas (or converting back to natural gas from LP) This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you want to convert to LP gas, the conversion must be performed by a qualified LP gas installer . The conversion instructions, sticker and LP orifices can be found attached to the range next to the pressure regulator. Ther[...]
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Operating Instructions 52 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before Y ou Call For Service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do T op burners do not light Plug on ran[...]
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Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 53 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Florescent top light Fluorescent bulb is loose • Adjust or replace. See the Care and cleaning of the range does not work or defective. section. Switch operating the light • Call for service. is brok[...]
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Before Y ou Call For Service (cont.)… Operating Instructions 54 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb. Plug on range is not completely • Make sure e[...]
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Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 55 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. blown or the circuit breaker tripped. The clock is in the • See the Special features of your oven contr[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 56 Notes[...]
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General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Service Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed by GE • All[...]
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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 your c[...]
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59 Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips GE Gas Range W arranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge T o Y ou: One Y ear Any par[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 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-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs S[...]