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Read this book carefully.

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

HELP 

 HELP YOU

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label
located behind the broiler drawer.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
with your range. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

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 Problem Solver in the
back of this guide. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service 
concerning your range.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the

in the back of this guide.

details—including your phone number—to:

We’re proud of our service and want you to be

Manager, Consumer Relations

pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the

GE Appliances

service you receive, here are three steps to follow for

Appliance Park

further help.

Louisville, KY 40225

FIRST, contact the 

 who serviced 

FINALLY, if 

 Problem is still not resolved. write:

appliance. Explain 

 you are not 

 In most

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

cases, this will solve the problem.

20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

—Do not store or use gasoline or other

● 

Immediately call your gas supplier from a

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

of this or any other appliance.

instructions.

—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

● 

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

● 

Do not try to light any appliance.

—Installation and service must be performed

● 

Clear the area of all occupants.

by a qualified installer, service agency or

● 

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

the gas supplier.

use any phone in your building.

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Page 1: ...l 24 Broiler Pan and Rack 22 Continuous Clean Oven Care 24 Cooktop 19 Oven Bottom 2 3 OvenDoor 21 E9 Problem Soher 26 More questions call GEAnswer Center 800 626 2000 iiiiaMinor Adj stments 25 Flooring and Leveling 6 Qal Consumer Services 27 ApplianceRegistration 2 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances IWVUI09 ...

Page 2: ... the in the back of this guide details including your phone number to We re proud of our service and want you to be Manager Consumer Relations pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the GE Appliances service you receive here are three steps to follow for Appliance Park further help Louisville KY 40225 FIRST contact the people who serviced Your FINALLY if Your Problem is still not resolv...

Page 3: ...oor air circulation Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas natural or LP that is to be used Your range can be converted for use with either type of gas See the Installation Instructions Q After prolonged nse ofa ran high floor temperatures nmy result and many floor coverings wiil not vithstand this kind f use Never install the ra...

Page 4: ...moking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Adjust top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware Excessive flame is hazardous 4 Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder To m...

Page 5: ...ms stored in the oven cari ignite Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven The hot air a d steam that escapes can cause burns to hands face and eyes Keep the oven free from grease buildup Plkce oven shelf in deahed position while Qv n is cool PulMg Gut the shdfto the shelf stop is a convenience in liftihg hwwy fowh It is also a precaution against bmms fiwti touching hot surkee...

Page 6: ...the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing Leveling the Range Use a 1 open end or adjustable wrench to equally back out the four legs The flanges rims below the sides of the maintop must be raised above the top of the countertop Carefully slide the range into its installation space Observe that it is clearing the countertop Then place a spirit level or a gla...

Page 7: ...Controls I 8 19 8 Surface Burners and Grates 8 20 9 Oven Vent 4 5 11 10 Lift Up Cooktop locks in up position 19 to simplify cleaning underneath Explained Feature Index on page 11 Chrome Plated Drip Pans 12 Clock and Timer I 13 Oven Light Switch lets you turn 12 interior oven light on and off 14 Oven Temperature Control 12 15 Oven Interior Light 12 21 16 Oven Shelf Supports 11 17 Removable Oven Doo...

Page 8: ...l 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 To Light a Surface Burner Push the control knob in and turn it counterclockwise to LITE You will hear a little clicking noise the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner After the burner ignites turn the knob to adj...

Page 9: ...of the cookware When frying in glass or ceramic cookware lower the flame even more Top of Range Cookware Aluminum Medium weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet Use saucepans with tight fitting lids for cooking with minimum amounts of water Cast Iron If heated slowly most skillets will give satisfactory results Enamelware Un...

Page 10: ...s you want to time At the end of the set time a buzzer sounds to tell you time is up Turn the knob without pushing in until the pointer reaches OFF and the buzzer stops USING YOUR OVEN Electric Ignition The oven burner and broil burner on your range To light the burner turn the OVEN TEMP are lighted by electric ignition knob to the desired temperature The burner should light within 60 seconds You ...

Page 11: ... oven Shelf Positions I he oven has four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A bottom B C and D top Oven Vent Your oven is vented through duct openings at the center rear of the range Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surf...

Page 12: ... knob off the shaft and look at the back side There is a disc in the center of the knob skirt with a series of marks opposite a pointer Note to which mark the pointer is pointing To make an adjustment carefully loosen approximately one turn but do not completely remove the two screws that hold the skirt to the knob Hold the knob blade in one hand and the outer skirt in the other hand Note position...

Page 13: ...possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on If cooking on two shelves at the same tine stagger the cookware for best heat circulation Allow at least 1 1 X inches between edge of cookware and oven wall or adjacent cookware 2 Close oven door turn OVEN TEMP knob to desired temperature and preheat oven for at least 10 minutes if preheating is necessqry 3 Check ...

Page 14: ...r 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 Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner crisper crust Use this type for pies Shiny bri...

Page 15: ...cookie sheet for baking since recommended will usually be crisper thinner and the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than crust the cookie sheet helps retain it recommended it may be undercooked and batter may ovefflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Aluminum Foil Never cover a shelf entirely with ...

Page 16: ...ernal temperature has been reached Frozen Roasts Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 15 to 25 minutes per pound additional time 15 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow directions...

Page 17: ... cook to preferred doneness 6 Turn OVEN TEMP knob to OFF Remove broiler pan from compartment and serve food immediately Leave pan outside compartment to cool Use of Aluminum Foil 1 You can use aluminum foil to line Without the slits the foil will your broiler pan and broiler rack prevent fat and meat juices from However you must mold the foil draining to the broiler pan The tightly to the rack and...

Page 18: ...me 1 B 8 9 I l inch thick l 1 M lbs B 9 B 12 B 13 7 5 6 8 9 6 7 12 14 16 18 Steaks less than l inch cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat 1 K inch thick 2 2Yz lbs B C 10 B 15 B 25 Chicken 1 whole 2 to 2fi lbs split lengthwise A 30 35 25 30 Reduce times about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil with skin side down first Bak...

Page 19: ...fter cleaning spread a thin film of baby oil on the surface Wipe away excess oil with a clean soft cloth Lift Up Cooktop Clean the area under the cooktop often Built up soil especially grease may catch fire To make cleaning easier the entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position Be sure all burners are turned off before raising the cooktop Then remove the grates and drip pans g...

Page 20: ...ttempt to clean burners in an automatic dishwasher Loosened food soil can clog burner holes and the strong action of the dishwasher detergent can damage the burner heads Before putting the burners back shake out excess water and dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes r Lighte Fla r Air Sh Ports support To replace burners 1 Slip the air shutter over the gas valve orifice ...

Page 21: ...ts in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time If hinges snap back against the oven frame pull them back out TO CLEAN THE DOOR First remove the door for easier cleanup Inside of door You may wipe spots with hot soapy water or clean with a commercial oven cleaner NOTE Soap left on liner causes additional stains when the ...

Page 22: ... 2 Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position as you slide it partway into the range Then lower the drawer and push it completely closed Broiler compartment 11 Anti Tip Device A If your range is removed for cleaning servicing or any reason be sure 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 inj...

Page 23: ... Remove the oven bottom for easier cleanup and to prevent damage to the continuous cleaning oven coating Frequent wipings with mild soap and water particularly after cooking meat will prolong the time between major cleanings Rinse thoroughly Soap left on the oven bottom can cause stains For heavy soil use a mild abrasive cleaner and follow label instructions using a thin layer of cleaner Use of ru...

Page 24: ...nish The oven door lifts off and the oven bottom comes out for cleaning away from the continuous cleaning oven When using a commercial oven cleaner to clean the removable oven bottom or the inside of the oven door it is important to remove the oven bottom and the oven door because the oven cleaner can damage the continuous cleaning oven coating How to Clean the Continuous Cleaning Oven Let the ran...

Page 25: ...tubes by friction fit To adjust the flow of air to the burners apply a blade type screwdriver against the friction fit shutters and push to adjust the shutters allowing more or less air into the burner tubes as needed Air Adjustment Shutter Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutter The air adjustment shutter for the oven burner regulates the flow of air to the flame The shutter for the oven burner is nea...

Page 26: ...is normal If range is connected to LP gas check all steps in the Installation Instructions Make sure thermostat capillary bulb located in upper portion of oven is in correct position not touching oven sides and not coated with anything Aluminum foil being used improperly in oven Oven vent blocked on top of range Incorrect cookware being used Check each cooking section for cookware tips or recommen...

Page 27: ...pires Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Telecommunication Device for the Deaf Pa andAccessories 80W26 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system p...

Page 28: ...the product if it is used Read your Use and Care material for other than its intended If you then have any questions purpose or used commercially about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Damage to product caused Consumer Affairs office at the by accident fire floods or acts address below or call toll free of God GE Answer Center WARRANTOR IS NOT 800 626 2000 RESPONSIBLE FOR co...

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