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Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

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Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and 
how you may activate them. 

The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the 
control’s memory until the steps are repeated. 

When the display shows your choice, touch the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after 
a power failure.

12 Hour Shut-Off

With this feature, should you forget and leave
the oven on, the control will automatically turn
off the oven after 12 hours during baking
functions or after 3 hours during a broil function.

If you wish to turn 

OFF

this feature, follow 

the steps below.

Touch the 

BAKE

and 

BROIL HI/LO

pads

at the same time for 3 seconds until the
display shows 

SF.

Touch the 

DELAY START

pad. The

display will show 

12 shdn

(12 hour 

shut-off). Touch the 

DELAY START

pad

again and the display will show 

no shdn

(no shut-off).

Touch the 

START

pad to activate the no

shut-off and leave the control set in this
special features mode.

Fahrenheit or Celsius 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 the End of a Timed Cycle

At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds
until the CLEAR/OFF pad is touched. This
continual 6 second beep may be canceled.

To cancel the 6 second beep:

Touch the 

BAKE

and 

BROIL HI/LO

pads

at the same time for 3 seconds until the
display shows 

SF.

Touch the 

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad. The display shows 

CON BEEP

(continual beep). Touch the 

KITCHEN

TIMER ON/OFF

pad again. The display

shows 

BEEP.

(This cancels the one beep

every 6 seconds.)

Touch the 

START

pad.

Special features of your upper oven control.

Summary of Contents for C2S980SEMSS

Page 1: ...d Burner Assemblies 31 Self Cleaning 29 30 Stainless Steel Surfaces 34 Installation Instructions 39 52 Anti Tip Device 52 Check Ignition of Surface Burners 50 51 Connect Range to Electric 44 46 Connec...

Page 2: ...o 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 phone Follow the gas supplier s instructi...

Page 3: ...ck panel and look underneath the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket On models without a storage drawer or kick panel carefully tip the range forward The bracket should stop t...

Page 4: ...rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood When using electrical app...

Page 5: ...r safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can lead to broken or shattered glass Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while usi...

Page 6: ...ed containers which may cause them to burst If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to...

Page 7: ...r surface of the lower oven drawer These surfaces may be hot enough to burn REMEMBER The inside surface of the lower oven drawer may be hot when the drawer is opened Use care when opening the lower ov...

Page 8: ...le the oven is cool If shelves must be handled when hot do not let pot holder contact the heating elements Pulling out the shelf to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a p...

Page 9: ...ded period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a pot holder cl...

Page 10: ...s Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 Your non stick coated griddle provides an extra large cooking surface for meats pancakes or other food usually prepared in a frying...

Page 11: ...and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This can be hazardous to your health Top of Range Cookware Aluminum Medium weight cookware is recommended because...

Page 12: ...and call for service 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 th...

Page 13: ...o the oven burner be uninterrupted Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operation they may become hot Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if le...

Page 14: ...lide out at this position Using the upper oven Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature Preheating is necessary when...

Page 15: ...16 patties C 15 11 Beef Steaks Rare 3 4 to 1 thick E 6 4 Steaks less than 3 4 thick Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs D 8 6 are difficult to cook rare Well Done D 10 8 Slash fat Rare 11 2 thick C 10 8 Medium 2 to...

Page 16: ...s and 59 minutes Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad Touch the number pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display The maximum number of minutes that can be entered is 60 To set addition...

Page 17: ...n set the upper 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 n...

Page 18: ...probe into the center of the lowest large muscle Insert the probe 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 p...

Page 19: ...try should be cooked on shelf position A When you are convection roasting it is important that you use a broiler pan and grid for best convection roasting results The pan is used to catch grease spill...

Page 20: ...See the Adapting Recipes section Touch the START pad To change the oven temperature touch the CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTION ROAST pad and then the number pads to set the new temperature When the oven...

Page 21: ...ches 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...

Page 22: ...40 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...

Page 23: ...oven continue cooking after the controls are off How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the upper oven control to delay start the oven cook for a specific length of time and then t...

Page 24: ...uch the DELAY START pad again and the display will show no shdn no shut off Touch the START pad to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this special features mode Fahrenheit or Celsiu...

Page 25: ...te this feature follow the steps below Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Touch the COOKING TIME pad The display will show Hld OFF Touch the...

Page 26: ...e Touch the CLEAR OFF pad If the oven is cooking wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute until only is in the display Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads a...

Page 27: ...ave 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 Co...

Page 28: ...wer uses less energy than the upper oven Allow the following approximate times for preheating Desired Lower Preheat Oven Temperature Time WARM 10 minutes 350 F 20 minutes 425 F 30 minutes Back of Lowe...

Page 29: ...er well ventilated room NOTE Use caution when opening the upper oven after the self clean cycle has ended The oven may still be hot Using the self cleaning upper oven ge com Wipe up heavy soil on the...

Page 30: ...g upper oven How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day NOTE The surface burners must be turned off prior to the self clean start time Touch the SELF CLEAN pa...

Page 31: ...the range and cause injury Sealed Burner Assemblies Burner head and cap assembly Center griddle Electrode Electrode Burner cap Burner head Burner base Front right burner Make sure the hole in the burn...

Page 32: ...by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes Replacement Burner Heads Replace burner heads over the electrodes on the cooktop in the correct locations according to their size There is one small one medium...

Page 33: ...ood particles that you can prior to placing the grates in the oven Place the gray porcelain coated racks in positions R B and D NOTE Do not clean the griddle in the self cleaning oven Place one grate...

Page 34: ...These discolorations or blemishes can be caused by something as simple as leaving fingerprint smudges on the stainless steel surface overnight For stainless steel appliances where blemishes are prone...

Page 35: ...n 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 soap filled plastic scouring...

Page 36: ...nge electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Make sure the drawer heating element is cool Removable Lower Oven Drawer Pan N...

Page 37: ...clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 soluti...

Page 38: ...att household appliance bulb To replace cover Place it into the groove of the light receptacle Pull the wire forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into place When in place the wire holds t...

Page 39: ...uture use SERVICER The electrical diagram is in an envelope attached to the back of the range FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids i...

Page 40: ...d placing cabinets above the range To reduce the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames of operating burners install a ventilation hood over the range that projects forward at least 5 beyond t...

Page 41: ...cludes door handle Depth varies depending on model See specifications sheet for your model 30 36 1 4 1 4 To cabinets below cooktop and at the range back 30 30 6 Minimum 13 Minimum clearance to right w...

Page 42: ...r higher than the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing Also make sure your floor covering will withstand 180 F See the Installation Safety Instructions sectio...

Page 43: ...ween 10 and 13 of water column When checking for proper operation of the regulator the inlet pressure must be at least 1 greater than the operating manifold pressure as given above The pressure regula...

Page 44: ...208 240 volt 60 Hz and connected to an individual properly grounded circuit protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse 40 amp The receptacle must be NEMA 14 50R to accept the 4 prong plug suppl...

Page 45: ...ition and turn on the main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system When using test pressures greater than 1 2 psig to pressure test t...

Page 46: ...plug use only a 3 wire power cord 3 wire conduit or 4 wire conduit Follow the appropriate instructions below in Step 5 for your application Effective January 1 1996 the National Electric Code requires...

Page 47: ...the strain relief Allow enough slack to easily attach the wires to the terminal block Insert the 3 terminal screws removed earlier through each power cord terminal ring and into the lower terminals o...

Page 48: ...certain models the wire will need to be inserted through the ground strap opening and then into the bottom center block opening Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower left and the lower rig...

Page 49: ...er Insert the bare wire white neutral tip through the bottom center of the terminal block opening Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower left and the lower right terminal block openings Tig...

Page 50: ...ings Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed Assemble Surface Burners Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instruc...

Page 51: ...e range on some models Raise range Lower range on some models Quality of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually If burner flames look like A call for service No...

Page 52: ...ll not be secured to the anti tip device properly If you did not receive an anti tip bracket with your purchase call 1 800 626 8774 to receive one at no cost In Canada call 1 800 561 3344 For installa...

Page 53: ...desired temperature or the entering cooking time temperature or cleaning time SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time or start time Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set See the Using the uppe...

Page 54: ...oo hot or too cold needs adjustment section Clock and timer Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live do not work inserted in the electrical outlet properly grou...

Page 55: ...the probe Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped The clock is in the See the Special features of your oven co...

Page 56: ...ribute drawer contents is unbalanced Lower oven drawer A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker will not work blown or the circuit breaker tripped The upper oven is sel...

Page 57: ...cks Wishing you had extra heavy duty oven racks NOW AVAILABLE for your range GE s innovative self cleanable porcelain coated oven racks Heavy Duty Durable Able to be cleaned in a self cleaning oven Vi...

Page 58: ...Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Notes 58...

Page 59: ...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 mo...

Page 60: ...e 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 sh...

Page 61: ...incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your loca...

Page 62: ...t Cover For The Period Of Mabe Will Replace One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the limited one year warranty Mabe will...

Page 63: ...63 Notes Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips...

Page 64: ...or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 1 888 261 2133 Parts and Accessories In the U S ge com Indivi...

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