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GE Appliances
JBP79
Owner’s Manual
Ranges
Self-Cleaning Electric
164D3333P126-3 49-8891-3 02-00 JR
www.geappliances.com
Safety Information
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . 3, 4
Radiant Surface Units . . . . . . . . 5
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating Instructions
Using the Surface Units . . . . . 7, 8
Using the Oven . . . . . . . . . . .9–18
Using the Clock and Timer . . .14
Timed Baking & Roasting . . . .15
Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . .16
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
Care and Cleaning
Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . 20
Oven Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Broiler Pan & Grid . . . . . . . . . . 21
Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–27
Customer Service
Product Registration . . . . . 29, 30
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly. Just a little
preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range.
READ THIS MANUAL
GE & You, A Service Partnership.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label behind the storage drawer on the front of the range frame.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Before You Call For Service
section. If you review
our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips
first, you may not need to call for service at all.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manual. Or you can always call the
GE Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
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IMPORTANT!
Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.
Two easy ways to register your appliance!
Through the internet at www.geappliances.com
Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, 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.
All ranges can tip and injury could result.
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti-Tip
device supplied.
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the kick panel or storage drawer
and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly
engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of
the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution
could result in tipping of the range and injury.
WARNING
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
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 cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during
the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation
fan or hood.
Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury. If your model has a surface light, you must recycle the
fluorescent light bulb according to local, state and federal codes.
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 installer in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Have the installer show you the location
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Before performing any service, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
Do not leave children alone—children
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Do not store flammable materials in an
oven or near the cooktop.
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.
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 pot holders—moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot surface units or heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in
place of pot holders.
Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by covering the pan completely with a
well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use
a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering it with baking soda or, if
available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven off or by using a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or
near the range.
Do not touch the surface units, the heating
elements or the interior surface of the
oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to
burn even though they are dark in color.
During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials
contact the surface units, areas nearby the
surface units or any interior area of the
oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven
vent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crevices around the oven door.
REMEMBER:
The inside surface of the oven
may be hot when the door is opened.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the range.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.
Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance from
your range.
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F. and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken control panel and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately should your glass control panel become broken.
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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 cookware to 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.
Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others may
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container should
be turned toward the center of the range
without extending over nearby surface units.
Always turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.
When preparing flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan on.
Use care when touching the cooktop. The
glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned off.
Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or
medium high heat settings.
Foods for frying should be as dry as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.
Use little fat for effective shallow or deep
fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.
If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
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 cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass cooktop become broken.
Never use the glass cooktop surface as a
cutting board.
Do not place or store items that can melt or
catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when
it is not being used.
Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot and
could cause burns.
Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam
burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
NOTE:
We recommend that you avoid
wiping any surface unit areas until they
have cooled and the indicator light has
gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to
this. Please see the
Cleaning the glass
cooktop
section.
When the cooktop is cool, use only the
recommended cleaning cream to clean
the cooktop.
To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply cleaning cream to
the glass surface when it is hot.
After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper
towel to remove all cleaning cream residue.
Read and follow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not
in use.
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottoms, except as suggested in this
manual. Improper installation of
aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
WARNING!
OVEN
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
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.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,
turn the oven off and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a
qualified technician.
Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
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Using the surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.
At both
OFF
and
HI
the control
clicks
into position. You may hear slight
clicking
sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.
A
HOT COOKTOP
indicator light will glow
when any radiant element is turned on,
and will remain on until the surface is
cooled to approximately 150°F.
Indicator light will;
come on when the unit is hot to the touch.
stay on even after the unit is turned off.
glow until the unit is cooled to approximately
150°F.
Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF when you finish cooking.
Dual Surface Unit Control Knob
The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to
select from so you can match the size of the unit
to the size of the cookware you are using.
To use the small (6 inch) surface unit,
turn the control knob to the
SMALL
BURNER
settings.
To use the large (9 inch) surface unit,
turn the control knob to the
LARGE
BURNER
settings.
Temperature Limiter
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle
the units off for a time if:
The pan boils dry.
The pan bottom is not flat.
The pan is off center.
There is no pan on the unit.
Home Canning Tips
Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.
Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball® and
Kerr® and the Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
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Use only flat-bottomed woks.
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.
Do not use woks that have support rings.
Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a build-up of heat that will damage
the cooktop.
Do not use round bottom woks. You
could be seriously burned if the wok
tipped over.
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Using the surface units (cont.).
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Selecting types of cookware.
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. Because of its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is
cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue
that will permanently stain the cooktop if
not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast iron cookware
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, as it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
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 selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware on the
glass surface even when the cooktop
is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat
to continue cooking. To avoid over-
cooking, remove pans from the surface
units when the food is cooked. Avoid
placing anything on the surface unit
until it has cooled completely.
Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass—the glass is scratch resistant,
not scratch proof.
Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full strength white
vinegar.
Use of window cleaner may leave an
iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.
Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop.
If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
DRAGGING
SURFACE
COOKING
OFF CENTER
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
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Using the oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
BAKE Pad
Press this pad to select the bake function.
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self-cleaning mode and the times set for the
timer or automatic oven operations.
If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and the
oven control signals, this indicates a function error code.
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and
a power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed
functions must be reset.
The time of day will flash in the display when there has
been a power outage.
COOKING TIME Pad
Press this pad and then press the number
pads to set the amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off
when the cooking time has run out.
DELAY START Pad
Use along with
COOKING TIME
or
SELF
CLEAN
pads to set the oven to start and
stop automatically at a time you set.
CLOCK Pad
Press this pad before setting the clock.
TOP LIGHT Pad
Press this pad to turn the surface light on
or off.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad to select the timer feature.
CLEAR/OFF Pad
Press this pad to cancel
ALL
oven
operations except the clock and timer.
Number Pads
Use to set any function requiring numbers
such as the time of day on the clock, the
timer, the oven temperature, the internal
food temperature, the start time and
length of operation for timed baking and
self-cleaning.
START Pad
Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
SELF CLEAN Pad
Press this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the
Using the self-cleaning
oven
section.
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during cooking.
The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
OVEN LIGHT Pad
Press this pad to turn the oven light on
or off.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Press this pad to select the broil function.
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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 the display shows your choice, press the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after a
power failure.
12 Hour Shut-Off
With this feature, should you forget and leave the
oven on, the control will automatically turn off the
oven after 12 hours during baking functions or
after 3 hours during a broil function.
If you wish to turn
OFF
this feature, follow
the steps below.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
DELAY START
pad. The
display will show
12 shdn
(12 hour
shut-off). Press the
DELAY START
pad again and the display will show
no shdn
(no shut-off).
Press the
START
pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control set
in this special features mode.
Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection
Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit
temperature selections but you may change this
to use the Celsius selections.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad. The
display will show
F
(Fahrenheit).
Press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad again. The
display will show
C
(Celsius).
Press the
START
pad.
Control Lockout
Your control will allow you to lock out the touch
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
SELF CLEAN
pad. The
display will show
LOC OFF.
Press the
SELF CLEAN
pad again.
The display will show
LOC ON.
Press the
START
pad to activate the
control lockout feature and leave
the control set in this special
features mode.
When this feature is on and the touch
pads are pressed the control will beep
and the display will show
LOC.
NOTE: The control lockout mode will not
affect the CLOCK and KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
touch pads.
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Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle
At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continual
6 second beep may be canceled.
To cancel the 6 second beep:
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad. The display shows
CON BEEP
(continual beep). Press the
KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF
pad again. The display
shows
BEEP.
(This cancels the one
beep every 6 seconds.)
Press the
START
pad.
12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out
Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock.
If you would prefer to have a 24 hour
military time clock or black-out the clock
display, follow the steps below.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
CLOCK
pad once. The
display will show
12 hr.
If this is
the choice you want, press the
START
pad.
Press the
CLOCK
pad again to change to
the 24 hour military time clock. The
display will show
24 hr.
If this is the choice
you want, press the
START
pad.
Press the
CLOCK
pad again to black-out
the clock display. The display will show
OFF.
If this is the choice you want, press
the
START
pad.
NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you
will not be able to use the Delay Start function.
Cook and Hold
Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after
the cooking function is finished.
To activate this feature, follow the steps
below.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad.
The display will show
Hld OFF.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad again
to activate the feature. The display
will show
Hld ON.
Press the
START
pad to activate
the cook and hold feature and
leave the control set in this special
features mode.
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Using the oven.
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Before you begin…
The shelves have stops, so that when
placed correctly on the supports, they will
stop before coming completely out, and
will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out until it stops.
To remove a shelf,
pull it toward you, tilt
the front end up and pull it out.
To replace,
place the end of the shelf
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
front and push the shelf in.
CAUTION: When you are using the shelf in the
lowest position (A), you will need to use caution
when pulling the shelf out. We recommend that
you pull the shelf out several inches and then,
using two pot holders, pull the shelf out by
holding the sides of it. The shelf is low and you
could be burned if you place your hand in the
middle of the shelf and pull all the way out. Be
very careful not to burn your hand on the door
when using the shelf in the lowest position (A).
The oven has 6 shelf positions.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Press the
BAKE
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
desired temperature.
Press the
START
pad.
Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad when
cooking is complete.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) D
Angel food cake, C or D
bundt or pound cakes
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C or D
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies
Casseroles C or D
Turkey A
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature.
The control will beep when the oven is preheated
and the display will show your set temperature.
This will take approximately 15–20 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking pans
are centered in the oven as much as
possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least 1
to 112of air space around it. If baking
four cake layers at the same time, place
two layers on rack B and two layers on
rack D. Stagger pans on the rack so one is
not directly above the other.
Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the
broiler pan and broiler grid. However,
you must mold the foil tightly to the grid
and cut slits in it just like the grid.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat
and meat juices from draining into the
broiler pan. The juices could become
hot enough to catch on fire. If you
do not cut the slits, you are essentially
frying, not broiling.
Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of
the oven.
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.
Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.
Center baking pans in the oven.
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How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Place the meat or fish on the broiler
grid in the broiler pan.
Follow suggested shelf positions in
the
Broiling Guide.
If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare
steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler
and positioning the oven shelf one position
higher.
Use
LO Broil
to cook foods such as poultry
or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without
over-browning them.
Press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad once
for
HI Broil.
To change to
LO Broil,
press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad again.
Press the
START
pad.
When broiling is finished, press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad.
Leave the door open to the broil
stop position. The door stays open
by itself, yet the proper temperature
is maintained in the oven.
Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side
Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) D 13 8 Space evenly.
1/2to 3/4thick
4 lbs. (12 patties) D 15 11
Beef Steaks
Rare† 3/4to 1thick F 6 4 Steaks less than 3/4
Medium 1 to 1 1/2lbs. E 8 6 thick are difficult
Well Done E 10 8 to cook rare.
Slash fat.
Rare† 1 1/2thick D 10 8
Medium 2 to 2 1/2lbs. D 15 10–12
Well Done E 20 20
Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 25 Brush each side with
2 to 2 12lbs., melted butter.
split lengthwise Broil skin-side-down
Breast C 25 15 first.
Bakery Product
Bread (toast) 2 to 4 slices E 3 1 Space evenly. Place
English Muffin 2 (split) F 3-4 English muffins cut-
side-up and brush
with butter if desired.
Lobster Tails 2–4 C 18–20 Do not Cut through back of
turn shell. Spread open.
over. Brush with melted
butter before broiling
and after half of
broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1 lb. (1/4to 1/2thick) E 5 5 Handle and turn very
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.
Salmon
Steaks 2 (1thick) E 10 5 Turn carefully. Do not
Fillets 2 (1/2to 3/4thick) E 10 turn skin side down.
Ham Slices 1/2thick D 6 6
(precooked) 1thick D 8 8
Pork Chops 2 (1/2thick) D 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1thick) about 1 lb. D 15 15
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1thick) about 10 E 7 4 Slash fat.
Well Done to 12 oz. E 10 9
Medium 2 (11/2thick) about 1 lb. E 9 6
Well Done E 14 10
Broiling Guide
The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature,
and your preference
of doneness will affect
broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at
refrigerator temperature.
The U.S. Department of
Agriculture says “Rare beef is
popular, but you should know that
cooking it to only 140°F. means
some food poisoning organisms may
survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book.
Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev.
June 1985.)
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Using the 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.
Press the
CLOCK
pad.
Press the number pads.
Press the
START
pad.
Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.
To Set the Timer
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad.
Press the number pads until the
amount of time you want shows in
the display. For example, to set 2
hours and 45 minutes, press
2, 4
and
5
in that order.
If you make a mistake press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad and
begin again.
Press the
START
pad.
When the timer reaches
:00
, the
control will beep 3 times followed
by one beep every 6 seconds until
the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad
is pressed.
The 6 second tone can be canceled by following
the steps in the Special features of your oven
control section under Tones at the End of a
Timed Cycle.
The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven
operations. The maximum setting on
the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.
To Reset the Timer
If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by pressing
the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad, then
press the number pads until the time you
want appears in the display.
If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
pressing the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad
and then pressing the number pads to
enter the new time you want.
To Cancel the Timer
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad
twice.
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Using the timed baking and roasting features.
NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for
more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that
the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking
time the oven will turn off automatically.
Press the
BAKE
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time. The oven
temperature and the cooking time
that you entered will be displayed.
Press the
START
pad.
The word
ON
and
100°
will be displayed.
The cook time will begin to count down.
As the oven heats up, the display will show
the changing temperature. When the
oven reaches the temperature you set,
3 beeps will sound.
At the end of timed baking, the oven will
turn off. The end of cycle tone will sound.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad to clear the
display.
How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
You can set the oven control to delay-start the
oven, cook for a specific length of time and then
turn off automatically.
Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
Press the
BAKE
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time.
Press the
DELAY START
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the oven to turn
on and start cooking.
Press the
START
pad.
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
using timed baking and do not press the START
pad after entering the baking temperature.
If you would like to check the times you
have set, press the
DELAY START
pad to
check the start time you have set or press
the
COOKING TIME
pad to check the
length of cooking time you have set.
The oven will turn on automatically. The
word
ON
and
100°
will be displayed. The
cook time will begin to count down.
As the oven heats up, the display will show
the changing temperature. The oven will
cook for the programmed cooking time
and shut off automatically.
At the end of timed baking, the oven will
turn off. The end of cycle tone will sound.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad to clear the
display.
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Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
You 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.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be
retained in memory after a power failure.
To Adjust the Thermostat
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
BAKE
pad. A two digit
number shows in the display.
Press
BAKE
once to decrease (-)
the oven temperature, or twice to
increase (+).
The oven temperature can be
adjusted up as much as 35°F. or
down as much as 35°F. Press the
number pads the same way you
read them. For example, to change
the oven temperature 15°F., press
1
and
5.
When you have made the
adjustment, press the
START
pad
to go back to the time of day display.
Use your oven as you would normally.
The type of margarine will affect baking performance!
Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the fat
content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.
Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads, on the
other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor
of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least
70% vegetable oil.
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Using the self-cleaning oven.
Before a Clean Cycle
We recommend venting your kitchen
with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood during the first
self-clean cycle.
Remove the shelves, broiler pan, broiler
grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil
from the oven.
The oven shelves can be self-cleaned,
but they will darken, lose their luster
and become hard to slide.
Soil on the front frame of the range and
outside the gasket on the door will need
to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas
with hot water, soap-filled steel-wool pads
or cleansers such as Soft Scrub®. Rinse
well with clean water and dry.
Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass
material of the oven door gasket cannot
withstand abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact. If you notice it
becoming worn or frayed, replace it.
Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven
bottom.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in
place and the oven light is off.
IMPORTANT:
The health of some birds is
extremely sensitive to the fumes given off
during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well
ventilated room.
Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
Touch the
SELF CLEAN
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired clean time, if a time other
than 4 hours is needed.
Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours.
You can change the clean time to any
time between 3 hours and 5 hours,
depending on how dirty your oven is.
Touch the
START
pad.
The door locks automatically. The display
will show the clean time remaining. It will
not be possible to open the oven door
until the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the
LOCKED DOOR
light goes off.
When the
LOCKED DOOR
light is off, open
the door.
The oven shuts off automatically when
the clean cycle is complete.
The words
LOCK DOOR
will flash and
the oven control will signal if you set
the clean cycle and forget to close the
oven door.
To stop a clean cycle, touch the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. When the
LOCKED
DOOR
light goes off indicating the
oven has cooled below the locking
temperature, open the door.
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How to Delay the Start of Cleaning
Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
Touch the
SELF CLEAN
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired clean time.
Touch the
DELAY START
pad. The
earliest start time you can set will
appear in the display.
Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the clean cycle
to start.
Touch the
START
pad.
The door locks automatically. The
display will show the start time. It will
not be possible to open the oven door
until the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the
LOCKED DOOR
light goes off.
When the
LOCKED DOOR
light is off, open
the door.
Using the self-cleaning oven (cont.).
After a Clean Cycle
You may notice some white ash in the
oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after
the oven cools.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-
filled steel wool pad and 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.
You cannot set the oven for cooking
until the oven is cool enough for the
door to be unlatched.
While the oven is self-cleaning, you
can press the
CLOCK
pad to display
the time of day. To return to the
clean countdown, press the
COOKING
TIME
pad.
If the shelves become hard to slide,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil
or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe
the edges of the oven shelves with the
paper towel.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent,
mineral oil or cooking oil.
Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape (on some models) must
be removed from all chrome trim. It cannot be
removed if it is baked on.
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 range and cause injury.
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Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning,
please note that the knobs are in the
OFF
position. When replacing the knobs,
check the
OFF
position to insure proper
placement.
Wash the knobs in soap and water or a
vinegar and hot water solution but do
not soak.
Molded flat area
Flat
Flat Stem
Spring clip
Clear groove
in stem
Molded rib
Groove Stem The knob stem has a groove in each
side. The groove on one side has a
spring clip. The other groove is clear
(see illustration). Check the inside of
the knob and find the molded rib.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded
rib inside the knob into the clear
groove on the stem.
The knob stem is flat on one side (see
illustration). Check the inside of the
knob and find the molded flat area.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded
flat area inside the knob onto the flat
area of the stem.
Oven Vent
The oven vent is located behind the right rear
surface unit.
This area could become hot during
oven use.
It is normal for steam to come out of the
vent and moisture may collect
underneath it when the oven is in use.
The vent is important for proper air circulation.
Never block this vent.
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Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable for easier
access to the light bulb.
Do not lift the door by the handle.
To remove the door:
Fully open the door.
Each hinge has a hinge lock. Using a
tool, pull the hinge locks down
against the door frame.
Firmly grasp the door
at the top sides.
Close the door to the stop position.
Lift the door up and pull straight
out.
To replace the door:
Firmly grasp the door
at the top sides.
This is critical.
Approach the range with the door
angled in a vertical position.
Guide the hinges into the slots.
Push door in firmly while opening.
Once in position, open the door
completely. Push the hinge locks
back in towards the front frame.
To clean the inside of the door:
Because the area inside the gasket is
cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you
do not need to clean this by hand.
The area outside the gasket and the
door liner can be cleaned with a soap-
filled steel wool or plastic pad, hot
water and detergent. Rinse well with a
vinegar and water solution.
To clean the outside of the door:
Use soap and water to thoroughly
clean the top, sides and front of the
oven door. Rinse well. You may also
use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on
the outside of the door. Do not let
water drip into the vent openings.
If any stain on the door vent trim is
persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner
and a sponge-scrubber for best results.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,
tomato sauces and basting materials
containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up
immediately. When surface is cool,
clean and rinse.
Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning
powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.
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.
Pull the hinge locks down to the
unlocked position.
Unlocked
position
Locked position
Control Panel
Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.
You may also use a glass cleaner.
Remove heavier soil with warm
soapy water.
Do not use abrasives of any kind.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides of the
range and the door, top of control panel
and the drawer front. Clean these with soap
and water or a vinegar and water solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners,
cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh
abrasives on any painted surface.
Care and cleaning of the range (cont.).
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Oven Shelves
Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive
cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves with clean water and dry
with a clean cloth.
NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the
self-cleaning oven. However, the shelves will
darken in color, lose their luster and become hard
to slide if cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle.
To make the shelves slide more easily
apply a small amount of vegetable oil
or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe
the edges of the oven shelves with the
paper towel.
Broiler Pan & Grid
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 and rinse the broiler pan and grid
in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid
with detergent while hot and cover with
wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking
the pan will remove burned-on foods.
Both the broiler pan and grid may be
cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be
cleaned in a dishwasher.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid
anywhere in the range.
After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from the oven.
Storage Drawer Removal
To remove the drawer:
Pull the drawer out until it stops.
Lift the front of the drawer until the
stops clear the guides.
Remove the drawer.
To replace the drawer:
Place the drawer rails on the guides.
Push the drawer back until it stops.
Lift the front of the drawer and push
back until the stops clear the guides.
Lower the front of the drawer and
push back until it closes.
Stop guide
Rail
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Oven Light Replacement
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.
To remove the cover:
Hold a hand under the cover so it
doesn’t fall when released. With
fingers of the same hand, firmly
push back the wire cover holder.
Lift off the cover.
Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.
Replace bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb.
To replace the cover:
Place it into groove of the light
receptacle. Pull wire forward to
the center of the cover until it
snaps into place.
Connect electrical power to
the range.
Care and cleaning of the range (cont.).
Wire cover holder.
Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the
elements are heated.
To clean the oven floor, gently lift
the bake element. Clean with warm
soapy water.
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Cleaning the glass cooktop.
Clean the glass surface with cleaning cream before you use the cooktop for the first time. Also, clean
the glass surface after each use. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier.
To clean the cooktop seal around the edge of the glass, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe
clean. Use a mild detergent if needed.
Do not use a knife or any sharp object on the seal because it will cut or damage it.
Normal Cleaning
Use only a recommended cleaning cream,
such as Cerama Brite or another cooktop
cleaning cream, on the glass cooktop.
To maintain and protect the surface of
your new glass cooktop follow these steps.
Before you use the cooktop for the
first time, clean it with cleaning
cream. This helps protect the top
and makes clean-up easier.
Clean the surface with the cleaning
cream after each use.
Rub a few drops (less is better) of the
cleaning cream onto soiled area
using a damp paper towel. Buff with
a dry paper towel until all soil and
cream are removed.
For Heavy, Burned-On Soil…
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Apply a few drops of cleaning
cream to the cool, soiled area.
Spread the cream across the entire
soiled area.
Hold scraper at a 45° angle against
the glass ceramic surface. This 45°
angle makes the scraping easier.
Scrape soil with the enclosed razor
scraper. Keep small amount of
cream on the soil as you scrape.
Heavily soiled areas may require
repeated applications of cream. It
will be necessary to press down on
the razor scraper while scraping the
soiled area with cooktop cream.
Be sure to use a new sharp razor scraper.
Do not use a dull or nicked blade.
If any soil remains, repeat the
steps listed above.
To order more cream and/or scrapers
for cleaning your glass cooktop, please
call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center . . . . . .800-626-2002
Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300
Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WX5X1614
Cream & scraper kit . . . . . . .# WB64X5027
Special Care for Sugary Spills
Be sure to use a new sharp razor scraper.
Do not use a dull or nicked blade.
Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge,
candy syrups) or melted plastics can
cause pitting of the surface of your
cooktop (not covered by the warranty)
unless the spill is removed while still
hot.
Special care should be taken when
removing hot substances.
Turn off all surface units affected
by the spillover. Remove hot pans.
Wearing an oven mitt, hold the
razor scraper at a 45° angle to the
cooktop. Scrape the hot spill to a
cool area outside the surface unit.
With the spill in a cool area, use a
dry paper towel to remove any
excess. Any spillover remaining
should be left until the surface of
the cooktop has cooled. Do not
continue to use the soiled surface
unit until all of the spillover has
been removed. Follow the steps
under
Heavy Burned-On Soil
to
continue the cleaning process.
NOTE: If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum,
copper or enamel are allowed to boil dry, the
overlay may bond with the glass cooktop and
leave a black discoloration. This should be
removed immediately before heating again
or the discoloration may be permanent.
Using a razor scraper will not
damage the surface if the 45° angle
is maintained.
Our testing shows that if
you are cooking high sugar
mixtures such as jelly or
fudge and have a spillover,
permanent damage to the
cooktop surface may occur
unless the spillover is
immediately removed.
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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.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Surface units will not
Improper cookware Use pans which are flat and match the diameter
maintain a rolling boil
being used. of the surface unit selected.
or cooking is not
fast enough
Surface units do
A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
not work properly
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Cooktop controls Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set. unit you are using.
Tiny scratches (may
Incorrect cleaning Use recommended cleaning procedures.
appear as cracks)
methods being used.
or abrasions on radiant
Cookware with rough bottoms Be sure cookware bottoms and cookware are clean
cooktop glass surface
being used or coarse particles before use. Use cookware with smooth bottoms. Tiny
(salt or sand) were between scratches are not removable but will become less
the cookware and the surface visible in time as a result of cleaning.
of the cooktop.
Cookware has been slid
across the cooktop surface.
Areas of discoloration
Improper cookware Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as
on the cooktop
being used. mineral deposits from water or food can be removed
with the cleaning cream.
Plastic melted
Hot cooktop came into See the
Special Care
information in the
Cleaning the
to the surface
contact with plastic placed
glass cooktop
section.
on the hot cooktop.
Pitting of the cooktop
Hot sugar mixture spilled Call a qualified technician for replacement.
on the cooktop.
Frequent cycling
Improper cookware Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
off and on of
being used.
surface units
Control signals after
You forgot to enter a Press the
BAKE
pad and desired temperature or the
entering cooking time
bake temperature or
SELF CLEAN
pad and desired clean time.
or delay start
cleaning time.
Food does not bake
Oven controls improperly set. See the
Using the oven
section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect See the
Using the oven
section.
or the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or See the
Using the oven
section.
cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven thermostat needs See the
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Clock and timer do
Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work
inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. See the
Using the clock and timer
section.
Oven light does
Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Switch operating light Call for service.
is broken.
Food does not
Door not open to the broil stop See the
Using the oven
section.
broil properly
position as recommended.
Oven controls improperly set. Make sure you press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad.
Improper shelf position See the
Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the See the
Using the oven
section.
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
In some areas the power Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.
Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the
Broiling Guide.
Oven temperature too
Oven thermostat See the
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
hot or too cold
needs adjustment. section.
Oven will not work
A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. See the Using the oven section.
Storage drawer
Rear drawer support is Reposition the drawer. See the
Storage Drawer
is crooked
on top of the guide rail.
Removal
instructions in the
Care and cleaning of your
range
section.
Storage drawer
Power cord may be Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
won’t close
obstructing drawer
Storage Drawer Removal
instructions in the
Care and
in the lower back
cleaning of your range
section.
of the range.
Rear drawer support is Reposition the drawer. See the
Storage Drawer
on top of the guide rail.
Removal
instructions in the
Care and cleaning of your
range
section.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service (cont.)…
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not self-clean
The oven temperature is Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and
too high to set a self-clean reset the controls.
operation.
Oven controls improperly set. See the
Using the self-cleaning oven
section.
“Crackling” or
This is the sound of the This is normal.
“popping” sound
metal heating and cooling
during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.
Excessive smoking
Excessive soil. Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. Open the windows to
during a clean cycle
rid the room of smoke. Wait until the
LOCKED DOOR
light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
clean cycle.
Oven door will not
Oven too hot. Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
open after a
clean cycle
Oven not clean after
Oven controls not properly set. See the
Using the self-cleaning oven
section.
a clean cycle
Oven was heavily soiled. Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean
cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
again or for a longer period of time.
“LOCK DOOR” flashes
The self-clean cycle has been Close the oven door.
in the display
selected but the door is not
closed.
LOCKED DOOR light
The oven door is locked Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. Allow the oven to cool.
is on when you want
because the temperature
to cook
inside the oven has not
dropped below the
locking temperature.
“F— and a number
You have a function Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. Put the oven back into
or letter” flash
error code. operation.
in the display
If the function code repeats. Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30
seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
error code repeats, call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Display goes blank
A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
The clock is in the See the
Special features of your oven control
section.
black-out mode.
Display flashes
Power failure. Reset the clock.
Unable to get the
Oven control pads were The
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads must be pressed
display to show “SF”
not pressed properly. at the same time and held for 3 seconds.
Power outage,
Power outage or surge. Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
clock flashes
it by pressing the
CLEAR/OFF
pad, setting the clock
and resetting any cooking function.
“Burning” or “oily”
This is normal in a new To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from
oven and will disappear minimum of 3 hours. See the
Using the self-
the vent
in time.
cleaning oven
section.
Strong odor
An odor from the insulation This is temporary.
around the inside of the
oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used.
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Notes
General Electric Company
Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150
Louisville, KY 40232-2150
GE Service Protection Plus
GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you
Service Protection Plus—comprehensive protection on all your appliances—
No Matter What Brand!
Benefits Include:
Backed by GE
All brands covered
Unlimited service calls
All parts and labor costs included
No out-of-pocket expenses
No hidden deductibles
One 800 number to call
You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back
on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.
Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—any brand!
Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker
coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable
household products are protected against expensive repairs.
Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800-626-2224
for more information.
*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
We’ll Cover Any Appliance.
Anywhere. Anytime.*
Please place in envelope and mail to:
Cut here
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Important
Mail
Today!
First
Name
Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss
Street
Address
City State
Date Placed
In Use
Month Day Year
Zip
Code
Apt. #
Last
Name
Phone
Number __
Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.
We are proud to have you as a customer!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
Important: If you did not get a registration card with your
product, detach and return the form below to
ensure that your product is registered, or register
online at www.geappliances.com.
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Model Number Serial Number
Cut here
Complete and mail
your Consumer
Product Ownership
Registration today.
Have the peace of
mind of knowing we
can contact you in
the
unlikely event of
a
safety modification.
After mailing the
registration below,
store this document
in a safe place. It
contains information
you will need should
you require service.
Our service number is
800 GE CARES
(800-432-2737).
Read your Owner’s
Manual carefully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.
If you have questions,
or need more
information, call the
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000.
Model Number Serial Number
E-mail Address
Occasionally, we may allow selected companies to send you information.
Check here if you do not want this information.
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GE Electric Range Warranty
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers
or an authorized Customer Care®technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.
For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:
One Year Any part
of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the date of the
During this
full one-year warranty,
GE will also provide,
free of charge,
all labor
original purchase
and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Five Years A replacement glass cooktop
if it should crack due to thermal shock, discolor,
From the date of the
or crack at the rubber seal between the glass cooktop and the porcelain edge.
original purchase
It will also be replaced if the pattern wears off or if any of the radiant surface
units burn out. During this
five-year warranty,
you will be responsible for any
labor or in-home service.
Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
Improper installation.
Failure of the product if it is abused, misused,
or used for other than the intended purpose or
used commercially.
Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners
other than the recommended cleaning creams.
Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened
spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that
are not cleaned according to the directions in
the Owner’s Manual.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
Incidental or consequential damage to personal
property caused by possible defects with this appliance.
What GE Will Not Cover:
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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Service Telephone Numbers.
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In-Home Repair Service
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
Special Needs Service
800.626.2000
800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.
Service Contracts
800-626-2224
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a
substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
Service Satisfaction
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE:
First,
contact the people who serviced your appliance.
Next,
if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Printed in LaFayette, GA

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