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GE 164D2966P053, Use And Care Manual

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 Care Guide

Gas Slide-in Range

Safety 

Anti-Tip Device ...................................2, 4, 

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ..........................5, 14-17,23

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10-18

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14

Broiling, Broiling Guide ...................17, 18

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16, 18

Light; Bulb Replacement ................11, 21

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Roasting, Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16

Surface Cooking 

 9

Control Settings 

 9

Cooktop Comparison ................................8

Cookware 

 and 

 

 9-24

Broiler Pan and 

Continuous-Clean 

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   19

Oven Bottom 

 3

Oven Door 

 1

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Problem 

 28

Thermostat 

Do   Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........14

More questions 

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

Minor Adjustments .....................26

Flooring and Level ing............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Removal of Packaging 

Consumer Services ..................31

Appliance Registration .................................2

Important Phone Numbers .......................3 1

Model and Serial Number Location ..........2

Warranty 

 Cover

GE Appliances

Model 

Summary of Contents for 164D2966P053

Page 1: ...g 8 9 Control Settings 8 9 Cooktop Comparison 8 Cookware Tips 9 Care and Cleaning 1 9 24 Broiler Pan and Rack 22 Continuous Clean Oven 24 Cooktop 19 Oven Bottom 2 3 Oven Door 2 1 El c Problem Soher 27 28 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 14 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Minor Adjustments 26 Flooring and Level ing 6 Removal of Packaging Tape 6 Consumer Services 31 Appliance R...

Page 2: ...wed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS c Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phon...

Page 3: ...ange before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging Iaterial ignite cate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage and poor 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 eith...

Page 4: ...or any other appliance Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range lt E Ab Do not use water on grease tires 4 Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use a multi pu ose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flaming gre...

Page 5: ...s will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite Use pans with Iandles that can be easily grasped and remain cool When using glass cookware make sure it is designed for top of range cooking Keep all plastics away from the top burners Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to t...

Page 6: ...ing it should be installed on the floor covering This will allow the range to be a l 4 inch thick sheet of plywood or similar material moved for cleaning or servicing as follows Leveling the Range Use a 1 open end or adjustable wrench to equally lf using a spirit level take two readings with the level back out the four legs The flanges rims below the placed diagonally first in one direction and th...

Page 7: ... 5 11 22 9 Lift Up Cooktop Locks in up position 3 19 to simplify cleaning underneath 0 Anti Tip Device 2 4 25 Feature Index 11 Drip Pans 12 Clock and Timer 13 Oven Light Switch Lets you turn interior oven light on and off 14 Oven Temperature Control 15 Oven Interior Light 16 Oven Shelf Supports Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking and Roasting sections 17 Lift Off Oven Door Easi...

Page 8: ...eat is produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan Heats up right away and changes heat settings right away like a gas cooktop After turning the control off the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan but cooking stops right away Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan For best cooking results use good quality pans Electric coils are more for...

Page 9: ...y serves to heat the handle 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 lf heated slowly most skillets will give satisfactory results Enamelware Under some conditions the enamel of some cookware may mel...

Page 10: ... clock 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 will hear a little clicking noise the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner Power Outage CAUTION DO N...

Page 11: ... has four shelf supports identified in this ill ustration as A bottom B C and D top If positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking and Roasting sections o J g o r 41 c I 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...

Page 12: ...art for suggested shelf positions I Type of Food I Shelf Position Angel food cake A Biscuits or muffins B or C Cookies or cupcakes B or C Brownies B or C Layer cakes B or C Bundt or pound cakes A or B Pies or pie shells B or C Frozen pies A on cookie sheet Casseroles B or C Roasting A or B Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheat Preheating is necessary for good results when ...

Page 13: ...s 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 Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet For best results use only one cookie sheet in the oven time Cakes When baking cakes warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan la...

Page 14: ...f you think it is too hot adjust the thermostat to make it cooler If you think it is too cool adjust the thermostat to make it hotter We do not recommend the use of inexpensive thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 2040 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat Bottom screw moves toward 1 Pull the OVEN TEMP HOTTER or...

Page 15: ...oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached 1 Position the oven shelf at the second from the 3 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired bottom position B for a small size roast 3 to 5 temperature See the Roasting Guide for Ibs and at the bottom position A for larger roasts temperatures and approximate cooking times 2 Check the weight of the meat Place ...

Page 16: ...roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow the directions given on the package label Type Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib o...

Page 17: ...or and turn the OVEN TEMP knob to BROIL 5 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF Remove the broiler pan from the compartment and serve the food immediately Leave the pan outside the compartment to cool Tse of Aluminum Foil w can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack However you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil wi...

Page 18: ...um Well Done Steaks less than l inch cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat l inch thick l l X lbs B B B B C B B 9 12 13 10 15 25 7 5 6 8 9 6 7 12 14 16 18 Rare Medium Well Done Chicken 1 H inch thick 2 2fi lbs 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 1 whole 2 to 2fi lb...

Page 19: ... kind on the control panel under and around the knob edge and pull up The control knobs may be removed for Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak easier cleaning Dry and return the control knobs to the range Brushed Chrome Cooktop an the brushed chrome top with warm soapy water Bon AmiO brand cleanser and immediately dry it with a clean soft cloth Take care to dry the surface following t...

Page 20: ...alve orifice To remove burned on food soak the burners in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water or a solution for cleaning the inside of coffee makers such as Dip It brand Soak the burners for 20 to 30 minutes If the food does not rinse off completely scrub them with soap and water and a brush or plastic pad Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers because they will clog the burner open...

Page 21: ...ve the door open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges NOTE Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch fingers While working in the oven area cover the hinges with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent pinched fing...

Page 22: ... a commercial oven cleaner Do not use an oven cleaner on the rack Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in the dishwasher Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere in the range Broiler Drawer To remove Broiler compartment 1 When the broiler is cool remove the rack and pan 2 Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops then push it back in about one inch II f 3 Grasp the handle ...

Page 23: ...lain enamel surface To protect the oven bottom surface place a piece of aluminum foil slightly larger than the baking dish on the shelf below to catch any boilovers It should not completely cover the shelf as this would cause uneven heat in the oven Aluminum foil should not be placed on the oven bottom If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom allow the oven to cool first Remove the oven bottom...

Page 24: ...e Continuous Cleaning Oven coating Use care in removing and replacing the shelves and dishes in order to avoid scratching rubbing or otherwise damaging the porous finish on the oven walls To Clean the Continuous Cleaning Oven 1 Let range parts cool before handling We recommend rubber gloves be worn when cleaning 2 Remove shelves and cookware including the broiler pan and rack 3 Soil visibility may...

Page 25: ...mbing in the area which the screw could penetrate Attach the stability chain in a location which will allow the chain to be in line with the bracket side to aide as much as possible when attached to the unit Test to see if the chain is securely fastened by tugging on the chain II k chain Long Screw k Wall Plate Washer 3 Temporarily attach the loose end of the chain to the rear of the countertop wi...

Page 26: ...itioned on the burner 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 I i I Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutter The air adjustment shutter for the oven burner regulates the flow of air to the flame The shutte...

Page 27: ...ce Normal burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas you use With LP gas some yellow tipping on inner cones is normal If range is connected to LP gas check all steps in the Installation Instructions Oven controls not properly set See the Broiling section Door not closed Improper shelf position being used See the Broiling section Food is being cooked on a hot pan Cookware is...

Page 28: ...justment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do Zt Yourse section Bulb may be loose or burned out Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet Switch operating oven light is broken Call for service Improper air gas ratio in oven Adjust oven burner air shutter An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times oven is used This is temporary This i...

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Page 31: ... hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of access LO a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may GE appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 83 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items fi ee of charge call 800 62 6 2000 Seruice Contracts 8011626 2224 YOLI ciLn have the secure...

Page 32: ...ing the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Inst...

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