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www.GEAppliances.cem Safely Instruotions ... 2-4 Operating ImlrucCions Clock and Timer ....... ] 0 Conuols ............. 6, 7 Oven ................ 8, 9 Power Outage .......... 7 Sabbath Feature ..... ] 3, ] 4 Self-Cleaning ....... ] 5, ] 6 Special Features ........ ] 9 Surl_ace Units ........... 5 Thermostat ........... ] 4 Timed Baking and Roasti[...]
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READ ALL fiVSTRUCTiON$ BEFORE USING For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, or to prevent property damage,personal injury` or loss of life. WARNING ANTI- TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the waft and flo[...]
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www.GEAppliances.com WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety, never use your appliance %r wa,ming or heating the morn. Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the cange. .Mways kee I) dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance flom your i'ange. .Mways kee I) wooden and plastic utensils [...]
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 SURFACE COOKINg UNITS (cont.) } Do not imme[se or soak the removable surfilce units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not self clean the surfi/ce units in tile oven. } When preparing flaming fbods under the hood, turn the rim on. To ax_id the possibility of a burn or electric sh[...]
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Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set 9 Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking. Push the k]_ob ]m_ a]_d tm'N_ ]m_ either" dix'ectiom_to the settim_gyol_ wam_t. At ]bot]_ OFF aN_dH/ the corm'o] CliCkS ]_]to positio_. _'_)l_may I[...]
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Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. OVEN CONTROLS O TIME CONTROLS Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings o BAKE/7-EMPRECALLPad 0 Touch this pad to select tile bake function. BAKE Light Hashes _hile ill edit I/'lode--}rO[l {-'_111 (-h_lll_e the oven temperature at [...]
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www.GEAppliances.com Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings O AUTOMATIC OVEN Light This lights anytime the oven has been progrannned using the COOKING TIME or START TiMEflmctions. O OVEN LIGHT ON/OFFPad Touch this pad to turn the oxen light on or - Pad Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or temperature 1 U small amo/mts. Touc[...]
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Using the oven. To avoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired posifion before you turn the oven on. [] The oven has 6 shelf positions. Before you begin... The shelves have stop-locks, so that _hen placed correctl} on file shelf supports (A through F), they will stop beii)re coming completely out, and will not flit. When placing and x_rr[...]
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vvww.GEAppliances.com Do not latch the oven door during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Oven for Broiling [] Place tile meat or fish on tile broiler grid in tile broiler pan, [] Follow suggested shelf positions in tile Broiling Guide. Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, y[...]
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Using the clock and timer. Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock Make sure the clock is set to flTe correct time of day. Tile clock must be set to tile correct time of day fi)r tile automatic oxen timing flmcfions to work properly: Tile time of day cannot be changed during a delayed cooking or a delayed seltXcleaning cycle. [] Touch [...]
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Using thetimed baking andmasting features. Ion somo modols) w GEA,,lia,ces.com Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily--such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork--should not be allowed to s# for more than 1hour before or after cooking. Room te[...]
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Special features of your oven control Your 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 display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control's memory until the steps are repeated. When t[...]
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Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) vvww.GEAppliance_com The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE" The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is [...]
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Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) (CLEAR'_ @ How to Exit the Sabbath Feature [] Touch the CLEAR/OFFp+Id. ] dela} period at approxhnatelT_ 30 s(x on(ts to 1 minute, mltil only D is in the displa} ] "['(m(h and hold beth the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time, m_til the display sh[...]
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Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. Wipe up heavy soil on flTe oven bottom. Before a Clean Cycle We x'ecom m em_ d vem_ ti m_ g yotw ]d tch en will] am] opel] wim_do_,_ 0_" I_sh_g a ventilation fire or hood dm'im/g the fixst se]fic]eam_ cycle. Remove the shelves, hi'oiler pam_, h[...]
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Using the self-cleaning oven. @ ] I_tch the doo_ [] Touch the SELFCLEAN pad. ] [Jsim_g the ÷ or- pads, e]_ter the desired c]em_ time. [] Touch the STABTTIME pad. The earliest start time _ol_ cm_ set will appear im_the display. ] [Jsim_g tile ÷ or- pads, e]_ter the ti m e _){ da_ _ o _ _ wa N_ t t h e _1ea m_ c_ cl e [O S[_] ]'[, [] Touch the[...]
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Care and cleaning of the range. CEA ,ia, cescom Be sure all controls are 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 ra[...]
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Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Shelves Clean the o_en shelves with an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad. _Mter cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. NOTE." Take the shelvesout of the oven before you begin the self-clean cycle or they may discolor To make the shelves slide more easily, apply a small amou[...]
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www.GEAppliances.com 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. Cleaning the Oven[...]
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Care and cleaning of the range. (; i ¸¸ i Wire cover holde_ Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing our oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be StlI'e to let the light co_,er and bulb cool completely: Toremove the cover: [] Hold a hand under tile coxer so it doesn&ap[...]
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vvww.GEAppliances.com Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. Drip Cooktop Lockingtab rim When properly seated, the locking tab should lock onto flTe cooktop rim through the notch in flTe drip pan. Surface Units To clean tile sm_i_ce milts, turn tile control to tile highest setting for[...]
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Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips 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 Surface units do not The surface milts are * With the controls off, check to make sure the surtiwe work properly not plugged in solidly, unit is plugged complet[...]
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www.GEAppliance&com Oven temperaturetoo hot or too cold Possible Causes Oven thermostat needs adjustment. What To Do • See the Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself! section. Oven will not work Plug on range is not • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, completely inserted ha l)roperly grounded outlet. the electrical outle[...]
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Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Possible Causes What To Do "F- anda number You have a function * Press the CLEAR/OFFpad. Put tile oven back into or letter" flash error code. ol)eration. in the display If the function code repeats. * Disconnect :ill power to the range for at least 30 secou(ls and then reconnect power. I[...]
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GE Service Protection Plus '_' GE, a I_ame recogifized wor]&_kle for qmdi b' ai_d depeI_dabili% offers ?(m Service Protectkm } h_s --comp_ ehei_s_ e protect[o_ (ma]] }ore" app][aI_ces-- No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: o Backed by GE o All brands covered o Unlimited ser%ce calls o All parts and labor costs included o [...]
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. _A/e are proud to ha_e you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. ttaw' the peace ot mind o[...]
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Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Surface Elements & Drip Pans Oven Racks Broiler Pan Oven Elements Light Bulbs Knobs Cleaner Cleaning Pads Scraper Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you[...]
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GEElectric Range Warranty. Aft warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, vis# us at GEAppliances.com, or carl 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the war[...]
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Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website www.GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assist;race with your appliance? Try the (;E Al)pliances Website 24 hotn_ a (la); any day of the year'. For greater convenience and faster se_Mce, you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also [...]