Page 1: ... Roasting Roasting Guide 1 5 16 Timed Baking 1 2 13 Self Cleaning Instructions 19 22 Problem Solver 25 26 Thermostat Adjustment Do h _ rse f J_ More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Consumer Services 27 ApplianceRegistration 2 Important Phone Numbers 27 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Removal of Packaging Tape 2 Warranty Back Cover Lift OffOven Door 24 Self Cleaning Instructions 19 ...
Page 2: ...bers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your oven 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 th...
Page 3: ...MS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE AN OVEN CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED Do not store flammable materials in an oven Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the oven Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the oven Always keep combustible wall covering curtains or drapes a safe dista...
Page 4: ...ven Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching the hot surfaces of the door or the oven walls Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use Do not use oven for storage area Items storedin an ovencan ignite After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the oven and clean i...
Page 5: ...ggested in the Baking Broiling and Roasting sections 6 Oven Shelves with Stop Locks 9 10 23 7 Broiler Pan and Rack 17 23 Donor clean in self cleaning oven Explained Feature Index on page 8 Lift Off Oven Door 24 with Broil Stop position Easily removed for oven cleaning 9 oven Door Gasket 4 19 24 10 Model and Serial Numbers 2 1 I Bake Element 3 4 May be lifted gently for wiping 19 24 oven floor 12 A...
Page 6: ...ad to change the time of day 8 TIMER ON OFF Press this pad to select the timer function To set timer first press the TIMER ON OFF pad Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the time To cancel the timer press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until the word TIMER disappears from the display 9 DECREASE Short taps to this pad decrease the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the...
Page 7: ...t the Timer If TIMER is displayed press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired time is reached If TIMER is not displayed press the TIMER ON OFF pad first then follow the instructions above to set the timer To Cancel the Timer Press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until the word TIMER disappears from the display End of Cycle Tones The end of cycle tone is 3 short beeps followed by 1 beep that...
Page 8: ...d off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off You may notice a burning or oily smell the first few times you turn your oven on This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in a short time To spee the process set a self clean cycle for a minimum of hours See the Self Cleaning Oven section Oven Light The light comes on when the oven ...
Page 9: ...e shelf out Be sure the shelf is cool before touching it To replace place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop locks curved extension of shelf facing up and toward the rear of the oven Tilt up the front and push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past the bump on the shelf support Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back Bump Shelf Positions The oven ...
Page 10: ...ss the BAKE pad and then the INCREASI or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either shelf positions C or D See the chart fl r suggested shelf positions NOTE ...
Page 11: ...baking mixes follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results Cookies When baking cookies flat cookie sheets without sides produce better looking cookies Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan short sides all around may have tarker 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...
Page 12: ...of Cook Time the oven will turn off automatically _C00K _ I PresstheCOOKTIMEp ad NOTE If your recipe requires T_ I preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the Cook Time 2 Press the INCREASE pad until the desired length of baking time appears in the display 3 Press the BAKE pad 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired temperature is displayed An attention tone ...
Page 13: ...f day equals 5 00 4 Change the Stop Time from 5 00 to 7 00 by pressing the INCREASE pad until 7 00 appears in the display 5 press the BAKE pad Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until 325 0 is displayed At 4 00 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...
Page 14: ...y stores to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat I 1 Press the BAKE pad BAKE _ 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 R and 550 F 3 Immediately before ON is displayed press and hold the BAKE pad for about four seconds The display will change to the oven adjustment display 4 The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 ...
Page 15: ...y 2 Check the weight of the meat Place the meat fat side up or poultry breast side up on roasting rack in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible The broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this NOTE A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run after the oven is turn...
Page 16: ...nder 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 or should...
Page 17: ...ring the meal for easiest cleaning Use of Aluminum Foil You 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 will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are fryin...
Page 18: ...ioning the oven shelf one position higher Quantity and or Shelf First Side Second Side Food Thickness Position Time Minute rime Minutes Comments Ground Beef 1 lb 4 patties E 10 7 Space evenly Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick 4 lbs 16 oatties E 10 9 Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done Chicken Bakery Products Bread Toast or English Muffins Lobster Tails Fish Ham Slices precooked P...
Page 19: ...use detergent and hot water or a soap filled steel wool pad Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Do not clean the gasket Clean the outside front of the oven door with soap and water Also use soap and water to clean under the oven vent grille Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Ma...
Page 20: ...The self clean cycle will automatically begin after CLEAN is displayed and the time for the clean cycle is set The words ON and LOCK will appear in the display when the door automatically locks It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCK light goes off 4 When the LOCK light is off open the door NOTE You can find out when the cle...
Page 21: ...the door press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad 3 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to enter the Clean Time STOP 4 Press the STOP TIME pad STOP TIME and the earliest Stop Time you can set will appear in the display The earliest Stop Time will be the Clean Time selected plus the time of day For example If the Clean Time is three hours and the time of day is 6 00 the Stop Time that appears in the display wi...
Page 22: ...g sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there will bean odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning SELF CLEANING OVEN continued Q A Q A Q What causes the hair like lines on...
Page 23: ...foods The broiler pan and rack may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in the dishwasher Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the self cleaning oven Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere in the oven Oven Light Bulb NOTE The glass cover should be removed only when cold Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip The fight bul...
Page 24: ...ean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a scouring pad Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation an...
Page 25: ...t as recommended Oven controls not set properly See the Baking or Roasting section Shelf position is incorrect See the Roasting or Baking section Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section Oven temperature is too high to set self clean operation Allow the oven to cool to room temperature a...
Page 26: ...d be cleaned up before starting clean cycle door APPEARS Oven door not closed after self clean cycle is selected IN THE DISPLAY Door is still locked and you are trying to enter an oven cooking operation FAN NOISE A fan may turn on and off to coolinternal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 ...
Page 27: ...lNeeds Upon request GE will provide Braille controls tor a variety of E appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier fl ee kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or servic...
Page 28: ...the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center _ 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 Instr...
