XL44™ Self-Cleaning Gas Ranges www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions . . . . . . .2–5 Anti-tip Device . . .2, 3, 36, 44, 45 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil .5, 15, 22–24, 31 Clock and Timer . . . . . . . .10, 11 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–28 Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–16 Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25 Control Settings . . . . . . .10, 11 Door Latch . .
HELP US HELP YOU… Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you received a damaged range… Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range. Save time and money. Before you request service… Check the Before You Call for Service section in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE When You Get Your Range • Have the installer show you the location of the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary. • Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. • Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, storage drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury. • Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them.
www.GEAppliances.com • Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst. • To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be certain that the controls for all burners are at the off position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them. • When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames.
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary.
www.GEAppliances.com Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) See page 4, 34 2 Model and Serial Numbers (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or removable kick panel) – 3 Anti-Tip Device (Lower right rear corner on range back. See the Installation Instructions.
SURFACE COOKING Surface Burner Controls The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are located on the control panel in front of the burners. The two knobs on the left control the left front and left rear burners. The two knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners. Before Lighting a Burner • If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times. • Make sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner.
www.GEAppliances.com SURFACE COOKING Top-of-Range Cookware Glass: There are two types of glass cookware— those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL Not all features are on all models. Appearance may vary. 1 2 10 11 3 4 5 5 1. COOK TIME ON/OFF. Press this for Timed Baking operations. 2. TIMER ON/OFF. Press this pad to select the timer feature. The timer does not control oven operations. The timer can time up to 11 hours and 59 minutes. To set the timer, first press the TIMER ON/OFF pad. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to change the time. To cancel the timer, press the TIMER ON/OFF pad until the display clears. 3.
www.GEAppliances.com OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER To 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. Timer The timer is a minute timer only. The timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 11 hours and 59 minutes. 1. Press the CLOCK pad. 2. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time of day. To Set the Timer 1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad. 2.
USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Electric Ignition Power Outage CAUTION: Do not make any attempt to operate the electric ignition oven during an electrical power failure.
www.GEAppliances.com Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop-locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them. When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest technology in oven control systems. It is recommended that you operate your new oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with its performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.
www.GEAppliances.com Preheating Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes. After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping. Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven.
BAKING Pies Cakes For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans to produce a browner, crisper crust. Stagger the pies for most even browning. Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it. For best browning when baking several 8″ or 9″ cakes, stagger them so one pan is not directly above another.
www.GEAppliances.com TIMED BAKING (on some models) How to Time Bake NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad. Then press the HOUR and MIN. pads until the correct time of day is displayed. Baking Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set.
TIMED BAKING How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder: 1. Press the COOK TIME ON/OFF pad. 2. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the desired length of cooking time. 3. Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad. 4. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time of day you want cooking to start. 5. Turn the Oven Set knob to the desired temperature. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you program the oven.
www.GEAppliances.com 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 cooking. How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off. 1. Press and hold both the MIN. + AND pads, at the same time, until the display changes. 2. Press and hold either the MIN.
USING THE SABBATH FEATURE (on some models) How to Exit the Sabbath Feature 1. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. If the oven is cooking, wait for a random time delay of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute until only ⊃ is in the display. 2. Press and hold both the MIN. + AND pads, at the same time, until the display changes. 3. Press and hold either the MIN. + OR - pad until the display changes, then release the pad.
www.GEAppliances.com ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! To Adjust the Thermostat: 1. Put the Oven Set knob in the OFF position. 2. Press and hold the HOUR INCREASE and the HOUR DECREASE pads at the same time for 5 seconds until the display changes. 3. Immediately, before display changes back, press the HOUR INCREASE or DECREASE pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 5 degree increments. The oven temperature can be increased up to 35°F. hotter or decreased 35°F. cooler.
ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. 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. The oven has a special low shelf (R) position just above the oven bottom. Use it when extra cooking space is needed, for example, when roasting a large turkey. The shelf is not designed to slide out at this position. 1.
www.GEAppliances.com Questions and Answers Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a roast or poultry? A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips that would help me cook it more evenly? A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible, or buy rolled roasts. Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when roasting a turkey? A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat.
BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. The oven door must be closed during broiling. Turn the food only once during cooking. Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide.
www.GEAppliances.com BROILING GUIDE Food Quantity and/or Thickness Shelf 1st Side Position Minutes • If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only. • When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty edges hang over the sides because dripping fat could soil the oven. • The broiler compartment does not need to be preheated. However, for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat if desired.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 4 hours and 20 minutes Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle. 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures. NOTE: Take the shelves out of the oven before you begin the self-clean cycle. 2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.
www.GEAppliances.com How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Latch the door. 2. Turn the Oven Set knob to CLEAN. To Stop A Clean Cycle 1. Turn the Oven Set knob to OFF. 2. Wait until the oven has cooled below the locking temperature to unlatch the door. You will not be able to open the door right away unless the oven has cooled below the locking temperature. 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.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning (on some models) Quick Reminder: 1. Latch the door. 2. Turn the Oven Set knob to CLEAN. 3. Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad. 4. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time of day you want cleaning to start. The self-clean cycle will automatically begin at the time you selected. Delay Start is setting the oven to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day.
www.GEAppliances.com CARE AND CLEANING BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE. CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Standard Twin Burners (on some models) Grate Drip pan (on some models) Surface burner On models with standard twin burners, the cooktop lifts up for easy access. Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped).
CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Sealed Burner Assemblies (on some models) Grate Burner cap Drip pan (on some models) Burner head Electrode Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped). The burner grates, caps, burner heads and drip pans (if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to clean.
www.GEAppliances.com 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. After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners.
CARE AND CLEANING Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. To 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 careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch fingers. To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the special stop position.
www.GEAppliances.com Oven Light Replacement (on some models) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, 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. The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped wire. Remove the oven door, if desired, to reach cover easily. To remove: 1. Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released.
CARE AND CLEANING Oven Air Vents 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, under the kick panel or storage drawer (depending on the model). Vent appearance and location vary.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY CAUTION If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric Ignition models only). FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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/CGAB149.1 or the current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes where applicable. This range has been design-certified by the American Gas Association according to ANSI Z21.
GENERAL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION • See Dimensions and Clearances in this section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. 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 range may be placed with 0″ clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the range.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Your 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 natural or propane gas. If you decide to use this range on LP gas, conversion must be made by a qualified LP installer before attempting to operate the range on that gas.
Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Gas Flow into Range Pressure Regulator Flexible Connector Hookup Rigid Pipe Hookup Union Adapter Nipple 90° Elbow 90° Elbow (provided) Flex Connector (6 ft. max.) Adapter Gas Flow into Range Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. Flex Connector (6 ft. max.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS (continued) 1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. 2. Install male 1/2″ flare union adapter to the 1/2″ NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator.
A Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit. Do not use an adapter on a 20-amp circuit. Where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter, available at most hardware stores. The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. Quality of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. (A) Yellow flames— Call for service 5 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks.
7 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. Air adjustment shutter To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly, remove the oven bottom. Flames should have approximately 1″ blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should burn with no yellow tipping. (With most LP gas, small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 LEVELING THE RANGE 1. Install the oven Raise shelves in the oven range Lower and position the range range where it will be installed. 2. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, partially filled with water, on one of the oven shelves. If using a spirit level, take two readings—with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then (on some models) the other. 3. Remove the storage drawer or kick panel.
1. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the countertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets. Anti-Tip device Slotted head screw WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED: MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION. MAKE SURE THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR TO THE RANGE IS UNOBSTRUCTED. Wallplate Approx. CONVERTING TO LP GAS 20° 21⁄8″ Marked edge of range 2.
QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT OR DO NOT BURN EVENLY • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. • Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove burners (on models with standard twin burners) or burner heads (on models with sealed burners) or burner caps on spill-proof models, and clean them with a sewing needle or twist-tie. Make sure you do not enlarge the holes.
www.GEAppliances.com POSSIBLE CAUSE CLOCK AND TIMER DO NOT WORK • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. • Check for power outage. • Review the Oven Control, Clock and Timer section of this guide. “F—AND A NUMBER” FLASH IN THE DISPLAY • If the time display flashes “F—and a number,” you have a function error code. If a function error code appears during the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven door latch.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY • Oven control not properly set. See the Broiling section. • Oven door not closed. • Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling section. • Food is being cooked on a hot pan. • Cookware is not suited for broiling. • Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended. • Oven bottom not securely seated in position.
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