GE Cafe CGS980SEMSS Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions Download

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Plug on range is not completely

• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

inserted in the electrical outlet.

grounded outlet.

Burner slits on the side of the

• Remove the burners and clean them. Check the

burner may be clogged.

electrode area for burned-on food or grease. See
the

Care and cleaning of the range

section.

Improper burner assembly.

• Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly.

See the

Care and cleaning of the range

section.

Burner flames very

Improper air to gas ratio.

• If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person

large or yellow

who installed your range or made the conversion.

Surface burners light

The oven gas shut-off valve

• To check the oven gas shut-off valve, remove the

but oven does not

may have accidentally been

drawer (see the

Care and cleaning of the range

section).

moved during cleaning or

Remove the rear access panel by unscrewing the

moving.

thumb screws in the upper left and right corners.
Look for the gas shut-off lever at the back of the range.

Control signals after

You forgot to enter a bake

• Touch the

BAKE

pad and desired temperature or

entering cooking time

temperature or cleaning time.

the

SELF CLEAN

pad and desired clean time.

or start time

Food does not bake or

Oven controls improperly set.

• See the

Using the upper oven

section.

roast properly in the

Rack position is incorrect.

• See the

Using the upper oven

section.

upper oven

Incorrect cookware or cookware

• See the

Using the upper oven

section.

of improper size being used.

Oven thermostat needs

• See the

Adjust the upper oven thermostat—Do it

adjustment.

yourself!

section.

Clock not set correctly.

• See the

Using the clock and timer

section.

Aluminum foil used improperly

• See the

Care and cleaning of the range

section.

in the oven.

Oven bottom not securely

• See the

Installation of the range

section.

seated in position.

Burners do not light

Gas/Control Lockout feature

• Allow the range to cool down and touch and hold the

is activated.

GAS/CONTROL LOCKOUT

pad (on some models) for

3 seconds until

LOC

disappears from the display.

Plug on range is not

• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

completely inserted in the

grounded outlet.

electrical outlet.

Gas supply not connected

• See the Installation Instructions that came with your

or turned on.

range.

A fuse in your home may be

• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

blown or circuit breaker tripped.

Burner parts not replaced

• See the

Care and cleaning of the range

section.

correctly.

Top burners do not light
or do not burn evenly.
(The front right burner is
designed to have slightly
smaller flames between
the 6 and 9 o’clock
positions. This is normal.)

Lever is
shown closed.
PULL TO OPEN.

Thumb screws

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Summary of Contents for Cafe CGS980SEMSS

Page 1: ...g 30 31 Stainless Steel Surfaces 36 Installation Instructions 39 50 Air Adjustment 49 Anti Tip Device 42 50 Assemble Surface Burners 47 Checking Burner Ignition 48 Connecting the Range to Gas 43 45 Dimensions and Clearances 41 Electrical Connections 46 47 Leveling the Range 49 LP 50 Troubleshooting Tips 51 54 Accessories 57 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Ownership Registration for Cu...

Page 2: ...s manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life To reduce the risk of tipping the range the range must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install To check if the bracket is installed and en...

Page 3: ...e home electrical system it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded three prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code Do not use an extension cord with this appliance SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to pub...

Page 4: ...ets over the range Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns Do not store flammable materials in an oven a range drawer or near a cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materi...

Page 5: ...ts will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added Do not flame foods on the cooktop If you do flame foods under the hood turn...

Page 6: ...ese temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness The purpose of the warm setting of the lower oven drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always start with hot food cold food cannot be heated or cooked using the warm setting of the lower oven drawer Do not use the drawer to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch on fire Do not leave paper products plastics canned...

Page 7: ...they can catch fire Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens Always remove any broiler pan from range as soon as you finish broiling Grease left in the pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan When broiling if meat is too close to the flame the fat may ignite Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare ups Make sure any broiler pan ...

Page 8: ...o absorb the heat Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a pot holder cleaning cloths or other materials on them Sealed Gas Burners Your gas range cooktop has five sealed gas burners They offer convenience cleanability and flexibility to be used in a wide range of cooking applications The smallest burner in the right rear position is the simmer burner This burner can be...

Page 9: ...ners If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion 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 it heats quickly and evenly Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet Use saucepans with tight fi...

Page 10: ...nstallation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Your non stick coated griddle provides an extra large cooking surface for meats pancakes or other food usually prepared in a frying pan or skillet NOTE Your griddle will discolor over time as it becomes seasoned with use How to Insert the Griddle Using the griddle CAUTION Place and remove the griddle only when all grates and griddle ar...

Page 11: ...rred 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 SELF CLEAN Pad Touch to select self cleaning function See the Using the self cleaning oven section OVEN LIGHT Pad Touch to turn the oven light on or off DELAY START Pad Use along with COOKING TIME or SELF CLEAN pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically a...

Page 12: ...s will not flow unless the glow bar is hot If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re lit until power is restored This is because the flow of gas is automatically stopped and will not resume when power is restored until the glow bar has reached operating temperature Upper Oven Light Touch the OVEN LIGHTpad to turn the light on or off Upper Oven Ven...

Page 13: ...t directly above another leaving approximately 1 1 2 between pans from the front back and sides of the walls Oven Moisture As your oven heats up the temperature change of the air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door glass These droplets are harmless and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up The oven has a special low rack R position just above the oven bottom Use it w...

Page 14: ...ed 1 2 thick D 6 6 Pork Chops 2 1 2 thick D 10 8 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 thick about 1 lb D 15 8 Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 thick about 10 D 8 4 7 Slash fat Well Done to 12 oz D 10 10 Medium 2 11 2 thick about 1 lb D 10 4 6 Well Done D 17 12 14 How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan Follow suggested rack positions in the Broiling Guide The oven ...

Page 15: ...is touched To Set the Timer The timer does not control oven operations The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours 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 time that can be entered in minutes is 59 Times more than 59 minutes should be changed to hours and minutes For example to enter 90 minutes as 1 h...

Page 16: ...e KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad then touch the number pads until the time you want appears in the display If the remaining time is not in the display clock delay start or cooking time are in the display recall the remaining time by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad and then touching the number pads to enter the new time you want To Cancel the Timer Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad twice Using the...

Page 17: ...mber even though the oven turns off automatically food left in the oven will continue cooking after the oven turns off How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop The upper oven will turn on at the time of day you set 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 Touch the number pads to set the desired ove...

Page 18: ... part of the inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey How to Set the Upper Oven For Cooking When Using the Probe Insert the probe into the food Plug the probe into the outlet in the oven Make sure it s pushed all the way in Close the oven door Touch the PROBE pad Touch the number pads to set the desired internal food or meat temperature between 100 F and 200 F Touch the BAK...

Page 19: ... uncovered 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 Heated air will be circulated over under and around the food being roasted The heated air seals in juices quickly for a moist and tender product while at the same time creating a rich golden brown exterior Roasts or poultry should ...

Page 20: ...pads to set the desired oven temperature Touch the START pad To change the oven temperature touch the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI 1 RACK or CONVECTION ROAST pad and then the number pads to set the new temperature When the oven starts to heat the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the temperature you set 3 beeps will sound Touch the CLEAR OFF pad when finished ...

Page 21: ...tarts 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 CLEAR OFF pad Use hot pads to remove the probe from the food Do not...

Page 22: ... 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 21 2 to 31 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 Hens Stuffed 1 to 11 2 lbs 55 60 total 350 F 180 185 F Duckling 4 to 5 lbs 24 26 325 F 180 185 F Turkey whole Unstuffed 10 to 16 lbs...

Page 23: ...ne will sound Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven turns off automatically food left in the oven will continue cooking after the oven turns off How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop The upper oven will turn on at time of day you set cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure t...

Page 24: ...t 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 and COOKING TIME pads at the same time The display will show F Fahrenheit Touch the ...

Page 25: ... are touched the control will beep and the display will show LOC The control lock out mode affects all controls No controls will work when this feature is activated The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure Gas Control Lockout on some models Auto Recipe Conversion You can use your favorite recipes in the convection oven When using CONVECTION BAKE the oven will automatically c...

Page 26: ...for Timed Baking Roasting Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off Press and hold both 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 de...

Page 27: ...old both the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap the DELAY START pad until 12 shdn or no shdn appears in the display 12 shdn indicates that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours no shdn indicates that the oven will not automatically turn off Touch the START pad NOTE If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath the oven will automatica...

Page 28: ...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 Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine 80 fat If you decrease the fat the recipe may not give the same results as with a hig...

Page 29: ...er 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 Lower Oven Knob Appearance may vary You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it If you still think your new ...

Page 30: ... well ventilated room NOTE Use caution when opening the upper oven after the self clean cycle has ended The oven may still be hot Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Upper Oven for Cleaning Turn all surface burners off NOTE The surface burners will not function during self clean cycle Touch the SELF CLEAN pad Using the number pads enter the desired clean time if a time other than ...

Page 31: ...omplete When the LOCKED DOOR light is off the door will unlock automatically The words LOCK DOOR will flash and the oven control will signal if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door To stop a clean cycle touch the CLEAR OFF pad When the LOCKED DOOR light goes off indicating the oven has cooled below the locking temperature you may open the door After a Clean Cycle You may notic...

Page 32: ...e and cleaning of the range 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 burner head is positioned over the electrode and that the burner head is fully inserted inside the burner base A small gap between the base and head is normal Electrode Burner cap Stability chamber Burne...

Page 33: ... 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 one extra large and one dual flame extra large burner head Make sure the slot on front left back right and back left heads and the hole front right head in the burner head is positioned over the electrode Oval Center Burner ...

Page 34: ...r and run on a heavy duty cycle Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat Although the grates are durable they will gradually lose their shine regardless of the best care you can give them This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures and abrasion by the cookware Support B...

Page 35: ...rs with a damp cloth You may also use a glass cleaner Remove heavier soil with warm soapy water Do not use abrasives of any kind Unlock the touch pads after cleaning Vent appearance and location vary Lower Control Panel Front Manifold Panel and Knobs It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven Use a damp cloth to clean or rinse For cleaning use mild soap and water or a 50...

Page 36: ...ving any spills spots and grease from the range after use It is important to use a soft cloth or paper towel every time the range is cleaned to avoid any scratches Read carefully the instructions on the back of the Brightener included with your range for better results Cleaning Instructions Remove grates Wash using warm soapy water Wet soft cloth or paper towel avoid using excessive water Wipe the...

Page 37: ...brasives on the outside of the door Lift the door straight up and off the hinges The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation Do not rub or clean the door gasket it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced GEAppliances c...

Page 38: ...easy cleaning Clean with hot soapy water and a sponge or dish towel Dry with a clean cloth An oven cleaner such as Easy Off may also be used Be sure to follow the directions on the oven cleaner Replace the pan in the lower oven drawer NOTE Before performing any adjustments cleaning or service disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or s...

Page 39: ... installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty Installation Range Instructions Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance If you smell gas Open windows Don t touch electrical switches Extinguish any open flame Immediately call your gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY 39 ...

Page 40: ...e range up to 200 F Avoid 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 the front of the cabinets The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet metal not less than 0 0122 thick Install above the cooktop with a clearance of not less than 1 4 betw...

Page 41: ...et 18 0 1 4 Minimum to cabinets on either side of the range 36 37 1 4 Depth with door open 46 3 4 Height Installation Instructions Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations may be adjusted to meet specific re...

Page 42: ... range can withstand the heat generated up to 200 F by the range See the Installation Safety Instructions section IMPORTANT Remove all tape and packaging Make sure the burners are properly seated and level Take the accessory pack out of the oven and or drawer Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping WARNING ANTI TIP DEVICE To reduce the risk of tipping the range the ran...

Page 43: ...etal appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hard piped connection Never use an old connector when installing a new range If the hard piping method is used you must carefully align the pipe the range cannot be moved after the connection is made To prevent gas leaks put pipe joint compound on or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon around all male external pipe threads A Instal...

Page 44: ...mended area for 120V outlet on rear wall and area for through the wall connection of pipe stub and shut off valve Recommended area for through the floor connection of pipe stub and shut off valve GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS ...

Page 45: ...ssure regulator 45 Elbow Nipple Union 90 Elbow Black iron pipe Union Nipple Gas shut off valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe Gas Flow into Range Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut off valve Gas Flow into Range Gas shut off valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe Pressure regulator Nipple 90 Elbow 90 Elbow Adapter Adapter 90 Elbow Quick connect or union Installer Inform the consumer of the locat...

Page 46: ...it and automatically switch off power when a threshold leakage level is detected These devices must be manually reset by the consumer The National Electrical Code requires the use of GFCI s in kitchen receptacles installed to serve countertop surfaces Performance of the range will not be affected if operated on a GFCI protected circuit but occasional nuisance tripping of the GFCI breaker is possib...

Page 47: ...the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations latest edition Manufactured Home Sites Communities and Set Ups ANSI A225 1 latest edition or with local codes In Canada mobile home installation must be in accordance with the current CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile Home Installation Code Electric Disconnect Locate disconnect plug on the range back Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back SEAL THE...

Page 48: ...C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas B Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas A Yellow flames Call for service CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER 7 The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically To operate the oven press the BAKE pad and then press the number pads until 350 appears in the display Touch the START pad After 30 90 seconds the oven burner will ignite and burn until th...

Page 49: ...hould have approximately 1 blue cones and if range is supplied with natural gas should burn with no yellow tipping With most LP gas small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal Flames should not lift off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY CONT 8 Air adjustme...

Page 50: ...se of this device does not preclude tipping of the range when not properly installed If the Anti Tip Device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the Anti Tip Device WB02K10254 Anti Tip device Slotted head screw Wallplate Approx 20 2 1 8 Marked edge of range INSTALLING THE ANTI TIP DEVICE CONT Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and then install the lag bolt through...

Page 51: ...e or start time Food does not bake or Oven controls improperly set See the Using the upper oven section roast properly in the Rack position is incorrect See the Using the upper oven section upper oven Incorrect cookware or cookware See the Using the upper oven section of improper size being used Oven thermostat needs See the Adjust the upper oven thermostat Do it adjustment yourself section Clock ...

Page 52: ... bottom not securely See the Installation of the range section seated in position Upper oven temperature Oven thermostat See the Adjust the upper oven thermostat Do it too hot or too cold needs adjustment yourself section Clock and timer Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly do not work inserted in the electrical outlet grounded outlet A fuse in ...

Page 53: ...he oven has not dropped below the locking temperature F and a number or You have a function error code Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for letter flash in the display one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function code repeats Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes and then reconnect power If the function error code repeats call for service Oven racks are The gra...

Page 54: ...s temporary around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used Fan noise The convection fan may turn on This is normal To maximize cooking evenness the and off automatically fan is designed to operate in both directions with a pause in between Convection fan not Preheat temperature Fan will start automatically once the preheat working not reached temperature is reache...

Page 55: ...55 OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P O BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY Please place in envelope and mail to Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à ...

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Page 57: ...ada GE Parts 1 Factory Lane Moncton N B E1C 9M3 Broiler Pan Order Form Quantity ____________________ Part Number______________________________________________________________ ____________________ ______________________________________________________________ ____________________ ______________________________________________________________ Model Number ______________ Serial Number _______________...

Page 58: ...ncidental 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 local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the range which fails d...

Page 59: ... product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Consumer Support Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centres or an ...

Page 60: ...e 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 GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order on line today 24 hours ever...

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