GE Coil Top manual

Coil Top and Radiant Top Models Ranges 183D6379P010 49-88003 04-01 JR Safety Information Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 3, 4 Self-Cleaning Oven . . . . . . . . 5 Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6 Operating Instructions Adjust the Oven Thermostat . . [...]

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, personal injury , or loss of life. All ranges can tip and injury could result. T o prevent accidental tipping of the[...]

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions. ■ Do [...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 ■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored over the range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns. ■ Use only dry [...]

5 ■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. ■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual. ■ Do not use oven cleaners on self-clean models. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6 ■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing. ■ Do not operate the radiant surface units if the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken co[...]

A HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on, and will remain on until the surface is cool enough to touch. A SURFACE UNIT on indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on. NOTE: The SURFACE UNIT on indicator light may glow between the surface control settings of LO and OFF , but there is no power to the sur[...]

About the radiant surface units… The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time. The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selec[...]

9 Selecting types of cookware. www .GEAppliances.com The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Stainless Steel: recommended Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned immediately.[...]

COOK TIME ON/OFF Pad Press this pad and then press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook. The oven will shut off when the Cook Time has run out. TIMER ON/OFF Pad Press this pad to select the timer feature. AUTOMA TIC OVEN Light This lights anytime the oven has been programmed. HOUR and MIN. Pads Use to set the [...]

OVEN ON Light Glows anytime the oven is heating. The light will flash when the oven automatically turns off to remind you to turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF . CLEAN Light Glows when the oven is in the self-clean cycle. After the self-clean cycle, the light will flash. Unlatch the door and turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF . If the door wi[...]

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Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. [...]

Using the oven. 14 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position T ime (min.) T ime (min.) Comments Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 13 8 Space evenly . 1 ⁄ 2 to 3 ⁄ 4 ″ thick 4 lbs. (12 patties[...]

15 Using CircuW ave ™ . (on some models) www .GEAppliances.com When you set the oven for CircuWave, a convection fan circulates the hot oven air over and around the food. Because heated air is circulated throughout the oven, foods can be baked on 2 racks at a time. Multi-rack baking may increase cook times slightly for some foods, but the overall[...]

16 Using the clock and timer . (on some models) 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 timed baking or self-cleaning cycle. Press the CLOCK pad twice. Press the HOUR and MIN. or SET TIME +/- pads. Press the CLOCK pad to start. Make sure the clock i[...]

17 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Safety Instructions Consumer Support Do not latch the oven door 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 sit for more tha[...]

18 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only . It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning, or Delay Start [...]

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 too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven[...]

Latch the door. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN. Press the ST ART TIME ON/OFF pad. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time cleaning will start. When the CLEAN light flashes, and the oven has completely cooled, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF . 20 Using the self-cleaning [...]

The oven door is removable for cleaning. Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the oven is completely cool. T o remove the door , open it to the special stop position. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges. Do not place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame. T o replace the door , make sure the[...]

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, turn the oven light off and disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. T o remove the cover: Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released. With fingers of the same hand, firmly push [...]

23 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Safety Instructions Consumer Support Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self-cleaning oven. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a proper container. Wash a[...]

24 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute[...]

25 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Safety Instructions Consumer Support Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel. The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it stra[...]

26 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Cleaning the glass cooktop. Allow the cooktop to cool. Spread a few drops of Cerama Bryte® to the entire burned residue area. Hold the razor scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass surface and scrape the[...]

27 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Safety Instructions Consumer Support Turn off all surface units. Remove hot pans. Wearing an oven mitt: a. Use the razor scraper to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop. b. Remove the spill with paper towels. Any remaining spillover should be left u[...]

28 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support CAUTION, FOR PERSONAL SAFETY : DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE. REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING INST ALLA TION. This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and freq[...]

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30 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Read these instructions completely and carefully . Flooring Under the Range Y our range, like many other household items, is heavy and[...]

3-Wire Power Cord Installation W ARNING: The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass-colored) terminals. Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from the connector block. Insert screws through each power cord te[...]

32 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 3-Wire Conduit Installation Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Do not remove ground strap connection. WARNING:[...]

4-Wire Conduit Installation Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Remove the grounding strap from the connector block middle location and the screw connecting it to the frame of the range. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Attach ground wire to the frame of the range . WARNING[...]

34 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Final Check Be sure all range controls are in the OFF position before leaving the range. Anti-T ip Device Installation An Anti-T ip bracket is supplied with instructions for installation in a variety of locations. The in[...]

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 Surface units will not Improper cookware • Use pans which are absolutely flat and match maintain a rolling boil being used. the diameter of the sur[...]

36 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Before Y ou Call For Service… T roubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Coil Cooktops Surface units The surface units are not • With the controls off, check to make sure the surface not functioning p[...]

37 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Safety Instructions Consumer Support Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Food does not Oven is not set at BROIL . • Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the broil properly BROIL position. Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven se[...]

38 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Before Y ou Call For Service… T roubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven temperature too Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do hot or too cold needs adjustment. yourse[...]

39 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Self-Cleaning Models Oven will not self-clean The oven temperature is too • Allow the range to cool to room temperature and high to set a self-clean operation. reset the controls. Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you turn the control knob all the way to the CLEAN position. Oven door is not in the [...]

40 Notes. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support[...]

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