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HELP US HELP YOU Before using your range, read this book carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. If you received a damaged range . . . 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, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville. KY 40225 You’ll find them on a label behind the range door.
. When using electrical appliances, basic saikty precautions should be followed, including the following: . Use this appliance only for its intended me as described in this manual. Be sure your appliance is properly installed arid grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
— Surface Cooking Units ● Use proper pa~ size—This appliance i! equipped with different size mrface units. $Wct.cookww having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating eiement. The use of undersized tmkwtim will expose * a portion of tiw heating elmrwfit @ direct contact and may restdt’in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of :,. cookware to burner will also improve dfkiency, ● Never leave surface units unattended.
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Feature Index Explained on page 1 Bake Unit (may be lifted gently for wiping oven floor) — 2 Model and Serial Numbers Location 2 3 Broil Unit — 4 Oven Vent 4 5 Surface Unit Controls 10,24 6 Surface Unit “ON” Indicator Light 10 7 Lift-Up Cooktop (support rods hold it up to simplify cleaning underneath) 24 8 Calrod@ Plug-In Surface Units 25 9 Broiler Pan and Rack 4, 17, 19,25 10 DriIJ Pans 25 11 Oven Light Switch (lets you turn oven light on and off) 12 12 Oven Controls Automatic Timed
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL 77!?77777 1. CLEAR/OFF. Press this pad to cancel all oven operations except clock and timer. 2. PROGRAM STATUS. Words light up in the display to indicate what is in time display. Programmed information can be displayed at any time by pressing the pad of the operation you want to see. For example, you can display the current time of day while the timer is counting down by pressing the CLOCK pad. 3. TIME DISPLAY.
Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a TIME BAKE or CLEAN cycle. To Set the Clock Step 1: Press the CLOCK pad. CLOCK J A n Step 2: Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day. Step 3: Press the CLOCK pad to start, Timer The timer is an alarm or minute timer only. The timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes.
SURFACE COOKING At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. You may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat level or power level you set. How to Set the Controls 14 A Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the heat setting you want. Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking. The surface unit indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on.
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 ● “Eijl’z::d::; - are available at your local retail store. Use of these types of woks, without the support ring in place, is dangerous because , :,ig:~’; ’’’’’u::j?;:}~ * inplace, heat ,i:;~~~~~ : : ~~~: will be trapped inside the ring and may cause darnage to the porcelain cooktop.
USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly. Read over the directions for the Oven Controls so you understand how to use them. 2. Check oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly, to give sure, sturdy support. 3. Read over information and tips that follow. 4. Keep this book handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. We recommend that you operate the range for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven’s performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjusting Oven Temperature section. How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on. Step 1: Press the BAKE pad.
TIMED BAKING (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic itop Quick Reminder: 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. 2. Press the INCREASE/ DECREASE pad to set cooking time. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE/ DECREASE pad until desired Stop Time appears in display. 5. Press the BAKE pad. 6. Press the INCREASE/ DECREASE pad to select oven temperature. Delay Start and Automatic Stop is setting the oven timer to turn the oven on and off automatically at a later time than the present time of day.
For best baking results, follow these suggestions: Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired. As a general rule, place-most foods in the middle of the oven, on either ~he second or third shelf from the bottom. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.
BAKING (continued) Baking Guides Follow the recipe or the directions on the back of the box to get the best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur. Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven. For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time.
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 BAKE or Timed Bake. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.) Roasting is easy; just follow these steps: Step 1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating is necessary. Step 2.
ROASTING (continued) 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 Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 Ibs., check with thermometer at halfhour intervals after half the 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 from oven.
Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper unit in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. Step 1: If meat has fat or gristle near edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart. If desired, fat maybe trimmed, leaving layer about 1/8 inch thick. Step 2: Place meat on broiler rack in broiler pan.
BROILING GUIDE (continued) 1. Always use broiler pan and rack that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. 2. Oven door should be open to the broil stop position. 3. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around outside edges of meat. To slash, cut crosswise through outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat. Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent piercing meat and losing juices. 4.
Before a Clean Cycle Clean top, sides and outside front of oven door with soap and water. Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners. ● Do not let water run down through openings (B) in the top of the door. To help prevent water from getting in these slots when cleaning, open the door as far as it will go. ● Do not rub or clean the door gasket (C)— the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) After a Clean Cycle When the clean cycle is finished, the word “CLEAN” will go out in the display and the oven will begin to cool. When the oven temperature has fallen below the locking temperature, the word “LOCK” goes out and the door can be opened. After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth. If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad.
Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day, you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time. Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven? A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven.
CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance. To clean the%t of the kick panel, wash with soap and water. Rinse well. Do not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives that may scratch the surface. Metal Parts Glass Surfaces Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or commercial oven cleaners.
Broiler Pan and Rack After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out the grease in the pan into a proper container. Wash and rinse the pan and rack in hot soapy water. If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack while hot, with detergent and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. That way, burned-on foods will soak loose while the meal is being served. Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the oven. Do not clean in self-cleaning oven.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Shelves Shelves can be cleaned by hand using soap and water or with an abrasive cleanser. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry. To remove heavy, burned-on soil, you may use scouring pads. After scrubbing, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry. Shelves may also be cleaned in self-cleaning oven, but will discolor and lose some luster. See the Self-Cleaning section.
Oven Lamp Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven lamp bulb, disconnect the electric power for your range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Be sure to let the lamp cover and bulb cool completely before removing or replacing them. When in use, light bulbs can become warm enough to break if touched with a moist cloth or towel. When cleaning, avoid touching warm lamps with cleaning cloths if the lamp cover is removed.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT WORK * me circuit breaker in your house has hem tripped, or a fuse has been blown. * Oven controls not properly set. ,‘ OVEN LIG~ DOES NOT W(JRK * Light ,, ,, bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace. * Switch operating oven light is broken. Call for service. F4XX2 DOES M3T BROIL PROPERLY * ~vtm contds not properly wt. Check the Broiling section of this book.
1 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN DOES NOT COOK PROPERLY Aluminum foil being used improperly in oven. “ Oven vent blocked. ● Incorrect cookware being used. C!heck 13aking Guide for cookware tips. ● Clock set incorrectly, ● Controls set incorrectly. Review each cocking section. ● Shelf position is incorrect. Check Baking, Roasting and Broiling Guides. OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT (X? TO(3 COLD CONTROL BEEPS AFTER ● ● Oven thermostat needs adjustment, See the Thermostat Adjustment section.
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r 1 I I I YOUR GE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales WHAT IS COVERED slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. 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.
