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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Tr

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Consumer Support

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Oven Heating Elements

Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the 
elements are heated. 

To clean the oven floor, gently lift 
the bake element. Clean with warm 
soapy water.

Oven Shelves

Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive
cleanser or scouring pad. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves with clean water and dry
with a clean cloth.

To make the shelves slide more easily,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil 
to a paper towel and wipe the edges of
the oven shelves with the paper towel. 
Do not spray with Pam

® 

or other 

lubricant sprays.

Storage Drawer Removal

To remove the drawer:

Pull the drawer out until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer until the
stops clear the guides.

Remove the drawer.

To replace the drawer:

Place the drawer rails on the guides.

Push the drawer back until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer and push
back until the stops clear the guides.

Lower the front of the drawer and
push back until it closes.

Stop guide

Rail

Oven Light Replacement 

CAUTION: 

Before replacing your oven

light bulb, disconnect the electrical
power to the range at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel. 

Be sure to let the light cover and bulb
cool completely.

To remove the cover:

Hold 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.

Replace bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb.

To replace the cover:

Place it into groove of the light
receptacle. Pull wire forward to 
the center of the cover until it 
snaps into place. 

Connect electrical power to 
the range.

Wire cover holder.

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Page 1: ...r Information First Name________________________ _ Last Name________________________ _ Address ___________________________ City _____________________________ _ State _______ Zip_______________ Phone __________________________ E mail _____________________________ I would like to order Quantity Part ________ _____________ ________ _____________ ________ _____________ Product Information Model ______...

Page 2: ...ning Radiant Safety Instructions 2 6 Operating Instructions Clock and Timer 14 Oven 10 17 Power Outage 11 Sabbath Feature 16 Special Features 15 Thermostat 17 Surface Units 7 9 Care and Cleaning Control Knobs 18 Glass Cooktop 22 23 Lift Off Oven Door 20 Light 21 Oven Interior 19 Shelves 21 Storage Drawer Removal 21 Troubleshooting Tips 24 26 Accessories 27 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Co...

Page 3: ...any reason make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall If it is not there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand sit or lean on an open door Please refer to the Anti Tip device information in this manual Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury WARNING ANTI TIP DEVICE ...

Page 4: ...lass is broken Food splatter or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken control panel and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass control panel become broken Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop CAUTION Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range child...

Page 5: ... and other linens a safe distance from your range Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance from your range Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooki...

Page 6: ...e or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop even when it is not being used Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use They may become hot and could cause burns Clean the cooktop with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit be careful to avoid steam burns Some cleaners can produce n...

Page 7: ...ons Pulling out the shelf to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls Do not use the oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch on fire Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in an oven can ignite Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in ...

Page 8: ...n the SMALL BURNER portion of the switch above the control knob To use the large 8 or 9 inch surface unit push in the LARGE BURNER portion of the switch above the control knob At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking indicating the control is maintaining your desired setting Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooki...

Page 9: ...ll disappear as the glass cools to room temperature The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass surface even when the cooktop is cool Even after the surface units are turned off the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking To avoid overcooking remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked A...

Page 10: ...ately However do not let these pots boil dry Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron recommended As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel this cookware is recommended Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware t...

Page 11: ...as been a power outage Reset the clock Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function error code repeats disconnect the power to the range and call for service KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF or TIMER ON OFF Pad Touch this pad to select the timer feature Then press and pads to adjust time TIMER Light Flashes while in edit mode you can change the s...

Page 12: ... oven operations except the clock and timer BROIL HI LO Pad Touch this pad to select the broil function BROIL Light Flashes while in edit mode you can switch from HI to LO BROIL at this point Glows when the oven is in broil mode Power Outage If a flashing time is in the display you have experienced a power failure Reset the clock To reset the clock touch the CLOCK pad Enter the correct time of day...

Page 13: ...reful not to burn your hand on the door when using the shelf in the lowest position A The oven has 6 shelf positions How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designed for open door cooking Touch the BAKE pad Touch the or pads until the desired temperature is displayed Touch the START ON pad The oven will start automatically The display will show PRE while preheating When the ove...

Page 14: ... 10 12 Well Done E 20 20 Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 25 Brush each side with 2 to 21 2 lbs melted butter split lengthwise Broil skin side down Breast C 25 15 first Bakery Product Bread toast 2 to 4 slices E 3 1 Space evenly Place English Muffin 2 split F 3 4 English muffins cut side up and brush with butter if desired Lobster Tails 2 4 C 18 20 Do not Cut through back of turn shell Spread open over...

Page 15: ...the or pads If the or pads are not touched within one minute after you touch the CLOCK pad the display reverts to the original setting If this happens touch the CLOCK pad twice and reenter the time of day Touch the START ON pad until the time of day shows in the display This enters the time and starts the clock To check the time of day when the display is showing other information simply touch the...

Page 16: ...bath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features but they are addressed separately in the following sections Special features of your oven control ge com 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...

Page 17: ...rements The temperature can be set between 170 and 550 No signal or temperature will be given Touch the START ON pad After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute will appear in the display indicating that the oven is baking roasting If doesn t appear in the display start again at Step 4 To adjust the oven temperature touch the BAKE pad and tap the or pads to increase or decr...

Page 18: ...Recipe failure can result if cakes pies pastries cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads The lower the fat content of a spread product the more noticeable these differences become Federal standards require products labeled margarine to contain at least 80 fat by weight Low fat spreads on the other hand contain less fat and more water The high moisture content of these spreads affects the ...

Page 19: ... stems for cleaning The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and water Make sure the inside of the knobs are dry before replacing Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ensure proper placement Control Panel 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 s...

Page 20: ...aner Follow the package directions Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical controls and switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensor it could cause the oven to heat improperly The sensor is located at the top of the oven Carefully wipe the sensor clean after each oven cleaning being car...

Page 21: ... fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleaning powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door Lift Off Oven Door Cleaning the Oven Door The door is very heavy Be careful when removing and lifting the door Do not lift the door by the handle To ...

Page 22: ... the front of the drawer until the stops clear the guides Remove the drawer To replace the drawer Place the drawer rails on the guides Push the drawer back until it stops Lift the front of the drawer and push back until the stops clear the guides Lower the front of the drawer and push back until it closes Stop guide Rail Oven Light Replacement CAUTION Before replacing your oven light bulb disconne...

Page 23: ...towel The CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center See instructions under To Order Parts section on next page NOTE Do not use a dull or nicked blade Heavy Burned On Residue Use a CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop Other creams may ...

Page 24: ...ce has already occurred the cooktop glass will have to be replaced In this case service will be necessary Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic Our testing shows that if you are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jelly or fudge and have a spillover it can cause permanent damage to the glass surface unless the spillover is immediately removed Be careful not to slide pots and pans across you...

Page 25: ...has been slid across the cooktop surface Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section on the cooktop before next use Hot surface on a model This is normal The surface may appear discolored with a light colored glass when it is hot This is temporary and will disappear cooktop as the glass cools Plastic melted to Hot cooktop came into See the Glass su...

Page 26: ...ad Improper shelf position See the Broiling Guide being used Cookware not suited Use a broiling pan and grid for broiling Aluminum foil used on the See the Using the oven section the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended In some areas the power Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes voltage may be low Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Br...

Page 27: ...then reconnect power If the function error code repeats call for service Display flashes bAd The installed connection Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire then linE with a from the house to the unit loud tone is miswired 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 turned off from See th...

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Page 29: ...28 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes ...

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Page 31: ...here Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace 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 wi...

Page 32: ...ocated in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty ...

Page 33: ...d warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories ge com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their h...

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