UseandCare Guide Range Safety Instructions ....................3–5 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil ............................5, 15, 18-20 Clock and Timer ...........................................11 Features ............................................................6 Oven ........................................................12–24 Baking..................................................13–15 Broiling, Broiling Guide....................20, 21 Control Panel................................
HELP US HELP YOU… Before using your range, read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week You’ll find them on a label underneath the cooktop. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE • The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires. • Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range. • Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn off burner, then smother flaming pan by covering pan completely with well fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray, or if available, use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Self-Cleaning Oven Surface Cooking Units • Use proper pan size—Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of the cookware to the surface unit will also improve efficiency. • Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 CLEAR OFF DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP TIMER HR BAKE CLEAN CLOCK AUTO SELF TIME BROIL O N LOCK OVEN TIME STOP TIMER COOK CLEAN BROIL BAKE HI/LO TIME ON/OFF 14 5 15 16 4 3 18 17 2 Models: 1 Feature Index 1 Lift-Off Oven Door with Broil Stop position. Easily removed for oven cleaning. 2 Bake Element May be lifted gently for wiping oven floor.
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you have. The following chart will help you to understand the differences between electric coil surface units and any other type of cooktop you may have used in the past. Type of Cooktop Description How It Works Electric Coil Flattened metal tubing containing electric resistance wire suspended over a drip pan.
SURFACE COOKING Your surface units and controls are designed to give you an infinite choice of heat settings for surface unit cooking. At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. When cooking in a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight “clicking” sounds—an indication that the heat settings you selected are being maintained. Switching to higher heat settings always results in a quicker heat change than switching to lower settings. How to Set the Controls 1. Grasp the control knob and push it in. 2.
Surface Cooking Deep Fat Frying Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures. Keep range and hood clean from grease. Wok Cooking Do not use woks that have support rings. Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be dangerous. Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use such woks without the ring.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL 1 3 2 CLEAR OFF TIME TIMER ON/OFF CLOCK 11 10 OVEN STOP TIME 9 COOK TIME 8 1. CLEAR/OFF. Press this pad to cancel all oven operations except the clock and timer. 2. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have selected, the time of day and the cooking or cleaning status. 3. INCREASE. Short taps to this pad increase the time or temperature by small amounts. Press and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts. 4. DECREASE.
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle. Timer The timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes. 1. Press the CLOCK pad. CLOCK 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day. To Set the Timer TIMER 1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad. ON/OFF 2.
USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly. 2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly to give sure, sturdy support. 3. Read over the information and tips that follow. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. NOTE: You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell the first few times you turn your oven on.
BAKING How to Set Your Oven for Baking 3. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when baking is finished and then remove the food from the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on. 1. Press the BAKE pad. To change the oven temperature during the BAKE cycle, press the BAKE pad and then the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature. BAKE 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad. The display will show the last oven temperature used.
BAKING (continued) Baking Pans Pan Placement Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur. • Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies. • Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and cookies require this type of pan. • Glass baking dishes also absorb heat.
Don’t Peek Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food. Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 30-40 minutes.” DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time.
TIMED BAKING (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder: 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. 2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to set the length of baking time. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display. 5. Press the BAKE pad. 6. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to select an oven temperature. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! To Adjust the Thermostat: 1. Press the BAKE pad. BAKE 2. Select an oven temperature between 500°F. and 550°F. 3. Immediately, before “ON” appears, press and hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds. The time display will change to the oven adjustment display. 4. The oven temperature can be adjusted up to (+) 35°F. hotter or (–) 35°F. cooler. Use the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to select the desired change in the display.
ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.) Timed Baking will turn the oven on automatically.
Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed. Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. Turn the food using tongs only once during cooking. Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide. Turn the food, then use the times given for the second side as a guide to the preferred doneness. 1.
BROILING GUIDE • When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty edges hang over the sides because the dripping fat will soil the oven. • The broiler does not need to be preheated. However, for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat if desired. • Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick pork chops thoroughly without over-browning them.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they can’t withstand the high cleaning temperatures. NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide more easily. 2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.
How to Set Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time appears. 1. Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section. 2. After closing the door, press the AUTO SELF AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. CLEAN How to Delay Start of Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time appears. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. 4.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle. If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, repeat the cycle.
CARE AND CLEANING Surface Units and Drip Pans To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil. CAUTION • Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. • Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind. • Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher. • Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Up Cooktop Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire. To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position. The surface units and drip pans do not need to be removed before raising the cooktop. Be sure all surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop. The support rod will hold the cooktop up while you clean underneath it.
Glass Window Painted Surfaces To clean the outside of the window, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. Clean the inside of the oven window with a mild nonscratch cleaner and a damp cloth. Rinse well to avoid streaking. Painted surfaces include the control panel. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution. Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleansing powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Control Panel and Knobs It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners. A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well. The control knobs may be removed for cleaning.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER “F–AND A NUMBER” FLASH IN THE DISPLAY • If the time display flashes “F–and a number”, you have a function error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow oven to cool for one hour. Put oven back into operation. If the failure code repeats, disconnect all power to the range. Call for service. OVEN WILL NOT WORK • Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN • Stop Time must be more than 3 hours later than Start Time. • Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation. Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls. OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE • Oven controls not set properly. • Heavily soiled ovens require a 31⁄2-4 hour clean time. • Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting the clean cycle.
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YOUR GE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect. • Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
