Page 1: ...ning the Oven 17 Cleaning The Cooktop 18 Cleaning The Door and Drawer 20 Maintenance 21 Troubleshooting Tips 22 For a Spanish version of this manual visit our Website at GEAppliances com Para consultar una version en espaflol de este manual de instrucciones visite nuestra sitio de internet GEAppliances cam In Canada contact us at www GEAppliances ca Write the model and serial numbers here Model Se...
Page 2: ...the anti tip bracket in place and engaged Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children or adults Anti Tip __ I r_ Brocket _ _ l ri Leveling Leg __ Freestanding nd Slide ln Rmnges 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 detai...
Page 3: ...lity for the conversion Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut off valve and how to turn it off if necessary Before performing any service remove the 9V battery from the range to disable the spark ignition system Plug your range into a 120 volt grounded outlet only Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug If in doubt about the grounding of the home electrical s...
Page 4: ...Potentially hot surfaces include the burners grates oven vent opening surfaces near the opening and crevices around the oven door Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury 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 Cooking to these temp...
Page 5: ...void pans that are unstable or easily tipped Select cookware that is matched to the size of the burner Burner flames should be adjusted so that they do not extend beyond the bottom of the pan Excessive flame may be hazardous Always use the LITE position when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited When using glass ceramic cookware make sure it is suitable for cooktop servic...
Page 6: ...ease buildup Grease in the oven may ignite Place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot be careful to avoid touching hot surfaces Pull the oven rack to the stop lock position when loading and unloading food from the oven This helps prevent burns from touching hot surfaces of the door and oven walls Do not leave items such as paper cooking utensils...
Page 7: ...od or combustible materials in the drawer They may ignite Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface of the drawer These surfaces may be hot enough to cause burns Use care when opening the drawer Open the drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Hot air or steam that escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Do not use aluminum foil to ...
Page 8: ...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 Marks or stains including surface rust stains that can be removed by following cl...
Page 9: ... hearing impaired please call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number or write to General Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 GE offers a variety of accessories to improve your cooking and maintenance experiences To place an o...
Page 10: ...models the center burner of the triple flame burner provides an additional simmer burner A simmer burner turned down to LO provides precise cooking performance for foods such as delicate sauces that require low heat for a long cooking time The extra large burner is designed to quickly bring large amounts of liquid to a boil Some models have a POWER BOIL TMsetting especially designed for use with c...
Page 11: ...e incomplete combustion resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards This could be hazardous to your health Do not use stove top grills Using a Wok Use only a flat bottomed wok with a diameter of 14 inches or less Make sure the wok bottom sits flat on the grate Do not use a wok support ring Placing the ring over the burner or grate may cause the burner to work improperly resulting...
Page 12: ...art timing As the timer counts down a signal will indicate when one minute is left After this signal the display will count down in seconds When time runs out a final signal will sound Pressthe KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad to stop the signal db qP To Change or Cancel the Kitchen Timer Setting When the timer is counting down use the and pad be cancelled unless you have fully completed set timer to chan...
Page 13: ...ns and on multiple racks ensure there is sufficient space between pans to allow air to flow Oven Racks When placing and removing cookware pull the rack out to the bump stop position on the rack support To remove a rack pull it toward you tilt the front end up and pull it out To replace place the curved end of the rack stop locks onto the oven supports tilt up the front of the rack and push the rac...
Page 14: ... click for each notch you move the knob To decrease the oven temperature move the top screw toward the left Each click will change the oven temperature approximately O F Range is plus or minus 60 F from the arrow We suggest that you make the adjustment one click from the original setting and check oven performance before making any additional adjustments After the adjustment is made retighten scre...
Page 15: ...rack position farther from the burner Cookware Cookware Guidelines The material finish and size of cookware affect baking performance Dark coated and dull pans absorb heat more readily than light shiny pans Pans that absorb heat more readily can result in a browner crisper and thicker crust If using dark and coated cookware check food earlier than minimum cook time If undesirable results are obtai...
Page 16: ... 2 such as a broil pan Bone in chicken breasts Broil Hi B Broil skin side down first legs thighs Bake Watch food closely when broiling Move food down for more doneness less Boneless chicken breasts Broil Hi B searing and up for greater searing browning Bake when broiling Leave uncovered use a low sided pan Whole turkey Bake R or 1 such as a broil pan Leave uncovered use a low sided pan Turkey Brea...
Page 17: ...rs on the interior or exterior of the oven Clean with a mild soap and water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth When cleaning surfaces make sure that they are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight If a stain on the door vent trim is persistent use a mild abrasive cleaner and a sponge scrubber for best results Spillage of marinades frui...
Page 18: ...he racks in and out of the oven oven rack side edges with a light coating of vegetable oil Cleaning The Cooktop Removal of Surface Burners for Cleaning Turn all controls OFF Allow cooktop to cool before removing grates and burner parts When removing the burner caps and heads remember their size and location Replace them in the same location after cleaning Round Burner Cap Removuble Round Burner Th...
Page 19: ...ace Any spill on or around an electrode must be carefully cleaned Take care to not hit an electrode with anything hard or it could be damaged Electrode The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when the burner head is removed When one burner is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result w...
Page 20: ...e 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 Removable Broiler Drawer onsome models To remove 1 When the broiler is cool remove the grid and pan 2 Pull the broiler drawer out unti...
Page 21: ...uld be done when the oven is completely cool Gloss cover Socket N rn 0 N r m Z i Z db r c dD Q n d Lift Off Oven Door The door is very heavy Be careful when removing and lifting the door Do not lift door by the handle A WARN I If impr perly rem ved ven d r hinges may suddenly pen and can cause pers nal injury ING toappendages near the hinge Follow instructions below to avoid a risk of injury when ...
Page 22: ...ing Use a pan specifically designed for broiling Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and If using aluminum foil conform to pan slits grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended In some areas the power voltage may be low Oven temperature too Oven temperature needs adjustment hot or too cold Oven does not work or A fuse in your home may be blown or the appears not to work circuit br...
Page 23: ...g the Oven section This is temporary odor emitting from disappear in time the vent Strong odor An odor from the oven insulation is This is temporary and will go away after several uses normal for the first few times the oven is used My oven door glass No The inner oven glass is coated with appears to be a heat barrier to reflect the heat back This is normal Under certain Sightor angles you may see...
Page 24: ... Burner flames very improper air to gas ratio If range is connected to LP gas contact the person who large or yellow installed your range or made the conversion Surface burners light Knob not pushed firmly in at See the Using the oven section but oven does not LITE position and held in for 10 seconds Burners do not light Battery is weak dead Replace battery see Installing the Battery Gas supply no...