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Summary of Contents for 164D4290P075-1

Page 1: ...re 13 Self Cleaning 25 26 Surface Units 7 8 Timed Baking Roasting 17 Care and Cleaning Broiler Pan Grid 29 Control Knobs 27 Glass Cooktop 31 32 Lift Off Oven Door 28 Light 29 Shelves 28 Surfaces 30 Troubleshooting Tips 33 36 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 37 38 Warranty 39 Write the model and serial numbers here Model ________________ Serial ________________ You ...

Page 2: ...veling 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 ...

Page 3: ...y 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 ...

Page 4: ...t 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 o...

Page 5: ...sed 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 t...

Page 6: ...al 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 s...

Page 7: ...ood Placing uncooked or cold food on the WARMING ZONE could result in food borne illness Touch the WARMING ZONE SET OFF pad Touch the number pads 1 2 or 3 to select low 1 medium 2 or high 3 warming setting Touch the START pad To turn the WARMING ZONE off touch the WARMING ZONE SET OFF pad until WARMER disappears from the display For best results all foods on the WARMING ZONE should be covered with...

Page 8: ...hen the food is cooked Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely 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 ...

Page 9: ...orcelain 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 Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is cente...

Page 10: ...dicates 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 CLOCK Pad Touch this pad before setting the clock COOKING TIME Pad Touch this pad and then touch the number pads to set the amount of time you want your food to coo...

Page 11: ...elsius Temperature Selection Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Celsius selections Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Touch the BROIL HI LO pad The display will show F Fahrenheit Touch the BROIL HI LO pad again The display will show C Celsius Touch the START pad Tones at...

Page 12: ...erature For example if you entered a recipe temperature of 350 F the display will show 325 F when it is converted Touch the CLEAR OFF pad when baking is finished NOTE Conversion must be set each time you want to use it It is not held in memory Conversion is used on Convection Bake only 12 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Special fea...

Page 13: ...oth the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH appears in the display Touch the START pad and will appear in the display Touch the COOKING TIME pad Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time between 1 minute and 9 hours and 99 minutes The cooking time that you entered will be displayed Touch the START pad To...

Page 14: ...owest 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 ...

Page 15: ...k about 1 lb D 15 15 Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 thick about 10 E 7 4 Slash fat Well Done to 12 oz E 10 9 Medium 2 11 2 thick about 1 lb E 9 6 Well Done E 14 10 15 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances com How to Set the Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the ...

Page 16: ...d begin again Touch 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 touched 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 T...

Page 17: ... sound At the end of timed baking the oven will turn off The end of cycle tone will sound Touch 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 Touch the BAKE pad Using the number pads enter th...

Page 18: ...into the center of dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey How to Set the Oven For Roasting When Using the Probe on some models Insert the probe completely into the meat It should not touch the bone fat or gristle Plug the probe into the outlet in the oven Make sure it s pushed all the wa...

Page 19: ...evenly over and around the food Preheating is not necessary with foods having a bake time of over 15 minutes Convection Roast Good for large tender cuts of meat uncovered Heat comes from the top heating element The convection fan circulates the heated air evenly over and around the food Meat and poultry are browned on all sides as if they were cooked on a rotisserie Using the roasting rack provide...

Page 20: ...s How to Set the Oven for Convection Baking or Roasting Multi Shelf Baking Because heated air is circulated evenly throughout the oven foods can be baked with excellent results using multiple shelves Multi shelf baking may increase cook times slightly for some foods but the overall result is time saved Cookies muffins biscuits and other quick breads give very good results with multi shelf baking W...

Page 21: ...t the new desired temperature Touch the START pad When the oven starts to heat the word LO will be in the display After the internal temperature of the food reaches 100 F the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display When the internal temperature of the food reaches the number you have set the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals To stop the signal touch the CL...

Page 22: ...ully cooked 14 18 325 F 140 F Lamb Bone in 3 to 5 lbs Medium 17 20 325 F 160 F Well 20 24 325 F 170 F Boneless 3 to 5 lbs Medium 17 20 325 F 160 F Well 20 24 325 F 170 F Seafood Fish whole 3 to 5 lbs 30 40 total 400 F Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 20 25 total 350 F Poultry Whole Chicken 2 1 2 to 3 1 2 lbs 24 26 350 F 180 185 F Cornish Hens Unstuffed 1 to 11 2 lbs 50 55 total 350 F 180 185 F Cornish...

Page 23: ...down The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F At the end of timed convection bake the oven will turn off The end of cycle tone will sound Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember foods that are left in the oven continue cooking after the controls are off How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven ...

Page 24: ...s 35 F or down as much as 35 F Touch the number pads the same way you read them For example to change the oven temperature 15 F touch 1 and 5 When you have made the adjustment touch the START pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE The thermostat adjustment for Baking will also affect Convection Baking or Convection Roasting The type of margarine will aff...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...ture drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED door light goes off When the LOCKED door light is off open the door 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 tha...

Page 27: ... replaced Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury Control Panel Deactivate the touch pads before cleaning See the Cooking Self Clean lockout information in the Special features of your oven control section in this manual 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 ...

Page 28: ...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 s...

Page 29: ... 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...

Page 30: ...ial oven cleaners cleaning powders steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack The convection roasting rack should be removed from the oven before beginning the self clean cycle Clean with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool After cleaning rinse the rack with clean water and dry with a clean cloth If your oven is equipped with nickel oven shelves t...

Page 31: ...g Pad to remove any remaining residue For additional protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel Use a CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops or a Scotch Brite Multi Purpose No Scratch blue scrub pad Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop Other cream...

Page 32: ...Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks are removable using the CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop This should be removed immedia...

Page 33: ...between before use and use cookware with smooth bottoms the cookware and the surface of the cooktop Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section on the cooktop before next use Hot surface on a model This is normal The surface may appear discolored with a light colored when it is hot This is temporary...

Page 34: ...obe is plugged into Unplug and remove the probe from the oven the outlet in the oven on some models 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 temp...

Page 35: ... Excessive soil Touch 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 a Oven controls not properly set See the Using the self cleaning oven section ...

Page 36: ...t When using the convection This is normal feature it is normal to see steam coming out of the oven vent As the number of shelves or amount of food being cooked increases the amount of visible steam will increase Burning or oily This is normal in a new oven To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a odor emitting from and will disappear in time minimum of 3 hours See the Using the self the ...

Page 37: ... 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 al...

Page 38: ...oduct is registered or register online at GEAppliances com 1 2 3 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 ...

Page 39: ... 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 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 warra...

Page 40: ...tended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent dire...

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