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49-80591-1 05-09 JR GE Appliances. com Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # ________________ Serial # ________________ Y ou can find them on a label behind the drawer or behind the lower oven door on the front of the range frame. Quickset III and Quickset IV Models Owner ’s Manual Ranges Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2–6 Ope[...]
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Read all safety instructions befor e using the product . Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electric shock , serious injury or death. W ARNING IMP ORT ANT S AFE T Y NO TICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enfor cement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state t o ca[...]
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t ■ Use this appliance for its intended pu rp os e as described in this Owner ’s Manual. ■ Be sure your appliance is pr operly installed and grounded by a qualified installer in accor dance with the pro[...]
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4 Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMP ORT ANT SAFET Y INFORMA TION. RE AD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ■ Do not use water on gr ease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the contr ols off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well-f[...]
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t GEAppliances.com ■ Stand away fr om the range when opening the oven door . Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes. ■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed. ■ Keep the oven[...]
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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. 6 Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMP ORT ANT SAFET Y INFORMA TION. RE AD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ■ Before operating[...]
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t 7 Using the sur face units. (on some models) GEAppliances.com FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high settings . Keep flammable it ems away from the cook t op. Turn [...]
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Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the Warming Zone FOOD P OISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F . ■ Always start with hot food. Do not use warm setting to heat cold food. ■ Do not use warm setting for more than 2 hours . Failure to follow the[...]
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9 GEAppliances.com The following information will help you choose cookwar e which will give good performance on glass cooktops . Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is center ed over the surface unit . Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom. T o prevent burns fr om steam or heat , use caution when canning. Use recipes and pr ocedures from repu[...]
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Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Selecting types of cookwar e for radiant glass cookt op models. Stainless Steel: recommended Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediate[...]
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Bake/T emp Recall Pad T ouch this pad to select the bake function. Bake Light Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the oven temperature at this point . Glows when the oven is in bake mode. Start/On Pad Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning function. Display Shows the time of day, oven temperature and the times set for the timer or[...]
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Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 12 Using the oven contr ol, clock and timer featur es and settings. Self Clean Pad T ouch this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the Using the self -cleaning oven section. Self Clean Light Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the [...]
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To av oid possible burns , place the racks in the desired position befor e you turn on the oven. How to Set the Oven for Baking T ouch the Bake pad. T ouch the + or – pads until the desired temperature is displayed. T ouch the Start/On pad. The oven will start automatically. The display will show PrE while preheating. When the oven reaches the se[...]
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Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 14 Using the oven. How to Set the Oven for Broiling Use Lo Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without overbrowning them. Place the food on a broiler grid in a broiler pan designed for br oiling. Follow suggested rac[...]
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t Using the convection ov en. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Convection Baking Ideal for evenly browned baked foods cooked on multiple shelves. • Good for large quantities of baked foods. • Good results with cookies, biscuits, brownies, cupcake[...]
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Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 16 FOOD P OISON HAZARD: Bact eria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F . • Always start with hot food. Do not use warm settings to heat cold food . • Do not warm food for mor e than 2 hours . Failure to follow these instructions may res[...]
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17 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t Using the lower ov en drawer . (on some models) GEAppliances.com T o Use the Lower Oven Drawer Push in and turn the lower oven drawer knob to any desired setting. Allow the lower oven drawer to preheat . ■ The ON signal light is located above t[...]
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Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 18 Start On Kitchen Timer On/Off Not all features ar e on all models . T o Set the Timer The timer does not control oven operations . The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes . T ouch the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad. T ouch the + or ?[...]
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Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The lat ch is used for self -cleaning only . NO TE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk , eggs , f ish, stuffings , poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour befor e or af t er cooking . Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that[...]
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Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 20 Y our new t ouch pad control has additional featur es that you may choose t o use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activ ated while the display is showing the time of day . They [...]
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When the display shows ⊃ the oven is set in Sabbath. When the display shows ⊃ the oven is baking/roasting. ⊃ The Sabbath feature can be used for baking only. It cannot be used for broiling, self -cleaning , convection baking, steam cleaning or delay star t cooking. NO TE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is[...]
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22 Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before a Clean Cycle If your range has this control pad, it has a self-cleaning ov en. Follow these instructions. If not , refer to the Porcelain Oven Cleaning section for ov en cleaning instructions . We recommend venting your kitchen with an op[...]
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23 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t Using the self-cleaning oven. (on some models) GEAppliances.com How to Delay the Star t of Cleaning (on some models) Make sure the clock shows the corr ect time of day. Latch the door . T ouch the Self Clean pad. Using the + or – pads, enter th[...]
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Using Steam Clean. (on some models) Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Remove racks and accessories from the oven cavity. Do not place cookwar e or other items in the oven during the Steam Clean cycle. Pour 1 cup (8 oz.) room-temperatur e water onto the recessed ar ea of the oven bot[...]
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Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the sur face. T o clean the stainless steel surface, use warm, sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface. T o inquire about pur chasing stainless steel appliance clean[...]
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Radiant glass models: Coil cooktop models: Oven Vent on Radiant Glass or Coil Cook t ops On glass cooktop models , the oven vent is located behind the right-rear surface unit . On coil cooktop models , the oven is vented through an opening under the right-r ear surface unit . This area could become hot during oven use. It is normal for steam to com[...]
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The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation. Do not rub or clean the door gasket—it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door , you should have it replaced. T o clean the inside of the door : On[...]
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28 Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and cleaning of the range. Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element . Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated. T o clean the oven floor , gently lift the bake element (if element is above oven flo[...]
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GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t Oven Light Replacement (models equipped with standar d 40-watt appliance bulbs) Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. T o remove the cov er : Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released. With fi[...]
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30 Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cleaning the glass cooktop. (on some models) Allow the cooktop to cool. Use a single-edge razor blade scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass surface and scrape the soil. It will be necessary to apply pressur e to the razor scrape[...]
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GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t 31 T o order C ER AM A BR YTE ® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner a n d th e cooktop scraper , please call our toll-free number : National Par ts Center 800.626.2002 CERAMA BRY TE ® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner . . . . . . . . .#WX10X300 CERAMA [...]
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Car e and cleaning of the coil cookt op. (on some models) Be sure the contr ols are turned to OFF and the sur face units are cool before attempting to remove them. Sur face Units T o clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil. T o remove a surface unit: T o remove the drip pans fo[...]
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Befor e you call for ser vice… GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages f irst and you may not need to call for ser vice. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Sur face units will not Improp[...]
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34 Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Befor e you call for ser vice… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Food does not bake Oven controls impr operly set . • See the Using the oven section. or roast pr operly Rack position is incorrect , • See the Using the[...]
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Storage drawer Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer . See the Storage Drawer is crooked on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of t[...]
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Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Befor e you call for ser vice… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Display flashes “bAd” The installed connection • Contact installer or electrician to correct miswir e. then “linE” with a from the house to the unit [...]
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Accessories. GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t 37 Looking For Something Mor e? Y ou can f ind these accessories and many mor e at GE Appliances. com (U.S .) or www. GE Appliances.ca (Canada), or call 800.626.2002 (U .S .) or 800.661.1616 (Canada) (during normal busi[...]
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Notes. 38 Consumer Suppor t Tr oubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions[...]
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39 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t GE Electric Range Warranty. GEAppliances.com For The Period Of : GE Will Provide: One Y ear Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this[...]
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Printed in the United States Consumer S uppor t . GE Appliances Website GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner ’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. S chedu[...]