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Safety Instructions

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Troubleshooting Tips 
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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Surface units not

The surface units are 

With the controls off, check to make sure the surface 

functioning properly

not plugged in solidly.

unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.

The surface unit controls

Check to see the correct control is set for the surface

improperly set.

unit you are using.

The drip pans are not set

With the controls off, check to make sure the drip 

securely in the cooktop.

pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the 

opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

Oven will

A fuse in your home may

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

not work

be blown or the circuit 
breaker tripped.

Plug on range is not

Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

completely inserted in

grounded outlet.

the electrical outlet.

Oven control

See the 

Using the oven

sections.

improperly set.

Food does not

Oven control 

Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the 

broil properly

improperly set.

BROIL

position.

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 for broiling

section.

the broiling pan and grid has 
not been fitted properly and 
slit as recommended.

Food does not bake 

Oven control 

See the 

Using the oven for baking or roasting

section.

or roast properly

improperly set.

OVEN TEMP

knob was

Turn the knob to 

OFF

and then to the bake temperature.

turned to 

BROIL

before

being set at a baking 
temperature

Shelf position is incorrect 

See the 

Using the oven for baking or roasting

section.

or the shelf is not level.

Necessary preheating

See the 

Using the oven for baking or roasting

section.

was not done.

Incorrect cookware or 

See the 

Using the oven  for baking or roasting

section.

cookware  of improper 
size being used.

A foil tent was not

See the 

Using the oven  for baking or roasting

section.

used when needed
to slow down browning 
during roasting.

Summary of Contents for 184-6C088-R1

Page 1: ...Owners Manual Rear Oven oven surface Rear Front GE Quality Product Ranges 20 and 24 Electric Part No 164D3333P184 184 6C088 R1 Pub No 49 8954 12 98 CG...

Page 2: ...Our Family Welcome to the family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you ll hear it in the fr...

Page 3: ...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 RAN...

Page 4: ...surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop oven vent opening and surfaces near the opening and crevices around the oven door Remember The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the...

Page 5: ...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 withoute...

Page 6: ...bring water to boil MEDIUM HIGH Fast fry pan broil maintain fast boil on large amount of food MED Saute and brown maintain slow boil on large amount of food MEDIUM LOW Steam rice cereal maintain serv...

Page 7: ...upward and pull them out To replace place shelf on shelf support with stop locks curved extension of shelf facing up and toward back of oven Tilt up front and push shelf toward back of oven until it g...

Page 8: ...eating If you find preheating is necessary keep an eye on the indicator light and put food in the oven promptly after light goes out Baking and Roasting Tips Follow a tested recipe and measure the ing...

Page 9: ...ll feel a slight niche at the broil position You may then turn the knob counterclockwise to broil at a lower temperature Turn food only once during cooking Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF Serve food im...

Page 10: ...rb broiler heat Spraying the broiler grid lightly with a vegetable cooking spray before cooking will make cleanup easier Broiling Guide If desired marinate meats or chicken before broiling or brush wi...

Page 11: ...p pan into the recess in the cooktop Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle...

Page 12: ...inal position DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE DOOR UNTIL THIS STEP IS COMPLETE THE HINGE OR DOOR COULD BE DAMAGED Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element Any soil will bur...

Page 13: ...e cleanser Soapy wet pads may also be used Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface They may cau...

Page 14: ...he range location If the bracket side of the range is next to a cabinet place the bracket against back wall and cabinet If there is no adjacent cabinet determine where the location of the range side p...

Page 15: ...ms Do not use aluminum wiring to connect your range to the household circuit Hard Wiring The power cord bracket also incorporates a 7 8 diameter opening for hard wiring armored cable flexible conduit...

Page 16: ...ther end of the wire to a grounded cold water pipe or use another approved grounding method Four Wire Cord Connection Remove the top nuts on the junction block studs Tighten the back nuts Remove the g...

Page 17: ...clearance at the back wall and 0 clearance flush at side walls of the range if the front edges of the range side panels stick out beyond the cabinet fronts at least 1 4 To eliminate the risk of burns...

Page 18: ...e range should be installed on a sheet of plywood or similar material as follows When the floor covering ends at the front of the range the area that the range will rest on should be built up with ply...

Page 19: ...r at the base of the range Install the oven shelves see use and care section for instructions Put a spirit level or a glass measuring cup partially filled with water on one of the oven shelves Use a 1...

Page 20: ...letely inserted in grounded outlet the electrical outlet Oven control See the Using the oven sections improperly set Food does not Oven control Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the broil pro...

Page 21: ...21 Notes Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service...

Page 22: ...22 Notes Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions...

Page 23: ...ed misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of...

Page 24: ...r 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 card...

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