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Page 1: ...s 34 Stainless Steel Surfaces 31 Installation Instructions 36 47 Air Adjustment 41 Anti Tip Device 39 47 Assemble Surface Burners 44 Checking Burner Ignition 45 Connecting the Range to Gas 40 42 Dimensions and Clearances 38 Electrical Connections 43 44 Leveling the Range 46 LP 47 Troubleshooting Tips 48 51 Accessories 52 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 53 54 Warra...

Page 2: ...TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For your safety the information in this 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 All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach it to the wall by installing the Anti Tip device supplie...

Page 3: ...e 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 publish ...

Page 4: ...abinets 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 ma...

Page 5: ... 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 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 ...

Page 6: ...ly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always start with hot food cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the warming drawer Do not use the drawer to dry newspapers If ove...

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: ...sorb 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 Depending on your model the gas range cooktop has either four or 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 th...

Page 9: ...rner 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 fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water Ca...

Page 10: ...Instructions Safety Instructions Installation 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 on some models CAUTION Place and remov...

Page 11: ...ut oven back into operation If function error code repeats disconnect power to range and call for service CLEAR OFF Pad Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer and warming drawer settings COOKING TIME Pad Touch this pad and then touch the number pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out DELAY S...

Page 12: ... 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 Oven Light Touch the OVEN LIGHT pad on the control panel to turn the light on or off...

Page 13: ...rrect temperature Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven If you need to use two shelves stagger the pans so one is not directly above t...

Page 14: ...e will sound To change the oven temperature during BAKE cycle touch the BAKE pad and then the number pads to get the new temperature Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if necessary Touch the CLEAR OFF pad when cooking is complete Type of Food Shelf Position Frozen pies on cookie sheet B or C Angel food cake A Bundt or pound cakes Biscuits muffins brownies C cookies cupca...

Page 15: ...6 Pork Chops 2 1 2 thick D 10 7 8 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 thick about 1 lb D 15 8 9 Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 thick about 10 D 8 4 7 Slash fat Well Done to 12 oz D 10 8 10 Medium 2 11 2 thick about 1 lb D 10 5 8 Well Done D 17 13 15 How to Set the Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling Guide The oven door must be clo...

Page 16: ...on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes Touch the TIMER CLOCK 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 hour 30 minutes touch 1 3 and 0 in that order If you make a mistake touch the TIMER CLOCK pad and beg...

Page 17: ...ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining you may change it by touching the TIMER CLOCK 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 TIMER CLOCK pad and ...

Page 18: ...gh 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 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 oven temperature Touch ...

Page 19: ...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 BROIL HI LO and COOKING TIME pads again at the same time The display will show C Celsius Touch the START pad At the end of a timed cycle 3 short beeps will so...

Page 20: ... the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Touch the BAKE and SELF CLEAN pads at the same time The display will show BAKE 2 Touch the 9 pad and the display will change to BAKE 1 Touch the START pad Broil Preheat The oven is set to use Broil Preheat during Broiling If you wish to turn ON this feature follow the steps below Touch the DELAY START and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for...

Page 21: ...ut Your control will allow you to lock out the touch pads so they cannot be activated when touched or cleaning the glass panel To lock the controls Touch the 9 and 0 touch pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the control beeps twice The display will show LOC continuously and the time of day if not blacked out NOTE All cooking and timing functions will be cancelled when locking out the control...

Page 22: ...erature using the number pads and touch the START pad NOTE The CLEAR OFF and COOKING TIME pads are active during the Sabbath feature How to Set 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 S...

Page 23: ...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 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 autom...

Page 24: ...up as much as 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 Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine 80 fat If you decrease...

Page 25: ... time as the warming drawer only the oven settings will be displayed When Using the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always start with hot food Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers chips or dry cereal Do not line the warming drawer with aluminum foil Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it This will u...

Page 26: ...nd cover some of the cooked food items Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap CAUTION Do not keep food in the warming drawer for more than two hours Food Type Control Setting Bacon 3 Breads 2 Casserole 2 Chicken fried 3 Eggs scrambled 2 Fish 3 Gravy sauces 3 Ham 3 Muffins 2 Onion rings 3 Pies 1 Pizza 3 Potatoes baked 3 Potatoes mashed 2 Tortilla Chips 1 To Crisp Stale Items Place food in lo...

Page 27: ... any range Move birds to another well ventilated room NOTE Use caution when opening the oven after the self clean cycle has ended The oven may still be hot CAUTION The unit should not be operated in any mode with the bake element removed Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Touch the SELF CLEAN pad Using the number pads enter the desired clean time if a time other...

Page 28: ...ycle 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 scouring pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle repeat the cycle You cannot set the oven for cooking...

Page 29: ...t soapy water after each use Store carefully to prevent scratching Griddle Precautions If something has spilled under the griddle it should be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent baked on food soil Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddle as it can be a fire hazard Clean under the griddle as soon as it is cool Clean with hot soapy water Do not place your griddle in the microwave A...

Page 30: ...og the openings Lift off when cool To remove burned on food soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 20 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a toothbrush After cleaning Before putting the burner caps heads and oval head cap assembly back shake out excess water and then dry them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes Replacement Burner Heads Rep...

Page 31: ...enter 800 626 2002 U S 888 261 3055 Canada ge com U S www GEAppliances ca Canada Burner Grates Your range has three professional style double grates These grates are position specific For maximum stability these grates should only be used in their proper position they cannot be interchanged left to right or front to back For convenience the undersides of the left and right grates are marked LEFT F...

Page 32: ...ol 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 50 solution of vinegar and water For rinsing use clean water 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 wi...

Page 33: ... to clean the glass on the outside of the door Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When the surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door Lift the door straight up and off the hinges The gasket is designed with a g...

Page 34: ...a hand under the cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of the same hand firmly push back the wire cover holder Lift off the cover Do not remove any screws to remove the cover Do not touch hot bulb with a wet cloth Replace bulb with a 40 watt 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 unti...

Page 35: ...elease up and press the right rail release down while pulling the drawer forward and free To replace the drawer Place the left drawer rail around the inner left rail guide and slide it in slightly to hook it Place the right drawer rail around the inner right rail guide and slide it in slightly to hook it Slide the drawer all the way in NOTE Before performing any adjustments cleaning or service dis...

Page 36: ...asic mechanical skills Proper installation is the responsibility of the 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 Extinguis...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...t 18 0 1 4 Minimum to cabinets on either side of the range 36 473 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 requ...

Page 39: ...o not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts Any openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed Make sure the openings around the base of the range that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork Your range like many other household items is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...TRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS 9 30 2 4 4 24 3 4 Recommended 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 41 ...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...a circuit 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...

Page 44: ...ack SEAL THE OPENINGS 4 44 ASSEMBLE SURFACE BURNERS CONT Oval Center Burner Head Cap Assembly Place the oval center head cap assembly over the electrode on the cooktop Caps Place the matching size caps onto the burner bases or heads Make sure that the heads on some models and caps are replaced in the correct locations Grates Place the left right and center grates on the cooktop These grates are po...

Page 45: ...burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas you use With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal 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 touch the BAKE pad and then touch th...

Page 46: ...lement to the back of the oven and remove the element B Remove the screws holding down rear of the oven bottom C Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side D Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame push it back and then pull it up and out Air adjustment shutter Loosen LEVELING THE RANGE 9 A Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range wher...

Page 47: ...tip standards for all normal conditions The use 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 universal Anti Tip device WB2X7909 Anti Tip device Slotted head screw Wallplate Approx 20 21 8 Marked edge of range INSTALLING THE ANTI TIP DEVICE CONT Install the sleeve anchor into th...

Page 48: ...ng 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...

Page 49: ...n bottom not securely See the Installation of the range section seated in position Food does not broil Oven controls improperly set Make sure you touch the BROIL HI LO pad properly in the oven Oven door not closed See the Using the oven section Improper shelf position See the Broiling Guide being used Food being cooked in a hot pan For best results use a pan designed for broiling Make sure it is c...

Page 50: ... temperature after a clean cycle Oven not clean after a Oven controls not properly set See the Using the self cleaning oven section clean cycle Oven was heavily soiled Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle Heavily soiled ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period of time LOCK DOOR flashes The self clean cycle has been Close the oven door in the display selected b...

Page 51: ...ear in time minimum of 3 hours See the Using the self cleaning the vent oven section Strong odor An odor from the insulation This is temporary around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used Drawer does not slide The drawer is out of alignment Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in smoothly or drags See the Care and cleaning of the range section Drawer ...

Page 52: ...acks 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 Visit ge com U S or www GEAppliances ca Canada for more information Grates Broiler Pan Light Bulbs Knobs Cleaner Surface Burner Caps Oven and Drawer Racks Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Ins...

Page 53: ...otection 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 all y...

Page 54: ...ce 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 service Our service number is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It will help you operate your new appliance properly Model Number Serial Number E mail Addr...

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Page 58: ...idental 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 due...

Page 59: ... the product if it is abused 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 God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery Product not accessible to provide required service What Mab...

Page 60: ... 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 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 every day or by phone at 800 626 200...

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