GE P2B918 Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions Download Page 48

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Page 1: ... Lift Off Oven Door 35 Lower Oven Drawer 36 Oven Air Vents 37 Oven Heating Elements 35 Oven Light Replacement 38 Oven Shelves 38 Sealed Burner Assemblies 31 Self Cleaning 29 30 Stainless Steel Surfaces 33 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a label on the front of the range behind the lower oven drawer Installation Instructions 39 52 Anti Tip Device 52 Check I...

Page 2: ...njury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinitg of this or ang other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ii_Do not trg to light ang appliance ii_Do not touch ang electrical switch do not use ang phone in gour building i_i i Immediatelg coil gour gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions i_i_i If gou cannot reach ...

Page 3: ...he universal Anti Tip device WB2_7909 To check if the device is installed and engaged properly carefullg tip the range forward The Anti Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping ove_ If you pull the range out from the wall for anu 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 tippin...

Page 4: ...specificollg recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use Theg should never be allowed to sit or stand on ang part of the appliance Do not allow angone to climb stand or hang on the door storage drawer or cooktop Theg could damage the ra...

Page 5: ...eating the room _i Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can lead to broken or shattered glass ge com _i Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets 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 materia...

Page 6: ...ease pressure in closed 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 slowlg Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point _t_ _ Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spil...

Page 7: ...m food in the lower oven drawer for more than two hours _ Do not touch the heating element or the interior 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 _t Use care when opening the lower oven drawer Open the drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replaci...

Page 8: ...ven to drg newspapers If overheated theg can catch fire Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use _i Keep the oven vent unobstructed _i Hake sure ang broiler pan is in place correctlg to reduce the possibilitg of grease fires _i If Sou should have a grease fire in a broiler pan press the Cleer Offpad and keep the oven door closed to contain fire until it burn...

Page 9: ...ooktop hasfive sealed gasburners Theg offer convenience cleanabilitg andflexibilitg tobeusedin a widerangeofcooking applications The smallest burner in theright rear position is thesimmerburner This burner canbeturned down to LOfor a verg low simmer setting It provides precisecooking performance for delicate foods such as sauces or foods that require low heat for a long cooking time The medium lef...

Page 10: ...las Pancakes 8 HED HI 4 MED LOW s min Hamburgers 7 NED HI 7 HED HI 5 mJn Fried Eggs HI 4 MED 5 mJn Bacon None 5 MED Breakfast HI 5 HED SausageLinks 5 min Hot Sandwiches HI HI suchas 4 min GrilledCheese NOTE Griddle settings mag need to be adjusted if griddle is used for an extended time IMPORTANT NOTES _ Avoid cooking extremelg greasg foods and be careful of grease spillover while cooking _ Do not...

Page 11: ...y work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Stove Top Grills Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners 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 levelsabove allowable current standards Thiscan behazardous to gout health Use a fiat bottomed wok Wok ...

Page 12: ... oven was set for o timed oven operation end o power outage occurred the clockandall programmed functionsmust be reset The time of dog will flash in the displag when there has been a power outage SelfCleanPad Touchto selectself cleaningfunction Seethe Usingthe self cleaningoven section Oven Light On OffPod Touch to turn the oven light on or off Delay Start Pod Use along with Cooking Time or Self C...

Page 13: ...lose to the vent Vent appearance and location varg Upper Oven Vent Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear of the range Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh airto the oven burner be uninterrupted Avoid touching the vent openings or nearbg surfaces during oven or broiler operation theg mag become hot Ji Handles of p...

Page 14: ...g and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe callsfor it To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature Preheating is necessary when baking cakes cookies pastrg and breads For ovenswithout o 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 Puns should not touch each other or the walls of the oven ...

Page 15: ...USDA Ray June 1985 Bakerg Product Bread toast English Muffin Fis Fi e s _ _ I itaiaet k n The oven has S shelf positions Ham Slices precooked Pork Chops Well Done Lamb Chops Medium Well Done Medium Well Done Quantitg and or Thickness Shelf First Side Position Time min 1 lb 4 patties C 13 V2 to VJ thick 4 Ibs 16 patties C 15 Va to 1 thick 1 to 1V2 Ibs 1V thick 2 to 2V2Ibs 1 whole cut up 2 to 2Y2Ibs...

Page 16: ...ows in the display The maximum number of minutes that can be entered is 59 To set additional time you will need to set it by hours and minutes For example to enter I hour and 30 minutes touch 1 3andO in that order tf _loumake a mistake pressthe Kitchen Timer On OFF pad and begin again Touch the Start pad After pressing the Start pad SETdisappears this tells you the time is counting down although t...

Page 17: ... eventhoughthe oven turnsoff automatically food leftinthe oven will continuecookingafterthe oventurnsoff r qEZ IZ FqIT1 COO _l _l IME FTIli i D E D r q mUo D DELAY START i 1 Z Fq Z D rq D START CLEAR OFF How to Set a Delaged Start and Automatic Stop Theupperovenwillturn onat thetimeof doggou set cookfor aspecific lengthoftimeandthenturn offautomaticallg Hakesuretheclockshowsthe correcttimeof day T...

Page 18: ...he lowest large muscle Insert the probe into the center of dishessuch as meat loaf or casseroles Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkeg PROBE F q r qFqE Drsm LLD I qE IZ E 71 Drs START J 18 CLEAR OFF 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...

Page 19: ...on all sidesas if they were cooked on a rotisserie Heated air will be circulated over under and around the food being roosted The heated air seals in juices quickly for o moist and tender product while at the same time creating a rich golden brown exterior Roostsor poultry should be cooked on shelf position A When gou are convection roosting it is important that you use a broiler pan and grid for ...

Page 20: ...Convection Bake or Convection Roast pad Touchthe number pads to set the desired oven temperature Touchthe 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 starts to heat the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displaged When the oven reachesthe temperature you set 3 beeps will sou...

Page 21: ...tion Roast cgcle touch the Convection Roast pad and then touch the number pads to set the new desired temperature Touch the Start pad When the oven starts to heat the word LO will be in the display After the internal temperature of the food reaches IO0 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 prob...

Page 22: ...ne in 3 to 5 Ibs Medium 17 20 300 F 160 F Well 20 24 300 F 170 F Boneless 3 to 5 Ibs Medium 17 20 300 F 160 F Well 20 24 300 F 170 F Seafood Fish whole 3 to 5 Ibs 30 40 total 375 F Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 20 25 total 325 F Poultrg Whole Chicken 2V_ to 3V_ Ibs 24 26 325 F 180 185 F Cornish Hens Unstuffed 1 to 1V2 Ibs 50 55 total 325 F 180 185 F Cornish Hens Stuffed 1 to 1Vz Ibs 55 60 total 325...

Page 23: ...arg Remove the foodfromthe oven Remember eventhoughthe oven turnsoffautomaticallyfood leftinthe oven will continuecookingafterthe oventurnsoff CONVECTION BAKE J r qFqE E P 1 Z IZ E F 11s 1 CoomNG TIME r qIZ i qFq r q r q E U D DELAY j START rq E I q Z D U D START CLEAR OFF How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop Theupperovenwill turn onat thetimeof doggou set cookfor aspedficlengthof timeand...

Page 24: ...o shdn noshut off Touch the Start pad to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this specialfeatures mode H Lo Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Youroven control is setto use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Celsiusselections Touch the Broil Hi Lo and Cooking Time pads at the same time The displag will show F Fahrenheit Touch the Bak...

Page 25: ... display shows SF Touchthe Clock pad once The display will show 12 hr Ifthis is the choice you want touch the Start pad Touchthe Clock pad again to change to the 24 hour military time clock The display will show 24 hr Ifthis is the choice you want touch the Start pad Touchthe Clock pad again to black out the clock display The display will show OFF If this is the choice you want touch the Start pad...

Page 26: ...e display start again at Step 4 To adjust the oven temperature touch the Bake pad enter the new temperature using the number pads and touch the Start pad NOTE The Clear Off and Cooking Time pads are active during the Sabbath feature of day and the oven is of_ Press and hold bath the Bake and Broil I u_L_ I Hi Lopads atthesametime untilthe display shows SF Tap the Delag Start pad until SAbbAtH appe...

Page 27: ... N START To Adjust the Thermostat Touch the Bake and Broil Hi Lo pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the displag shows SF Touch the Bake pad A two digit number shows in the displag Touch Bake once to decrease the oven temperature or twice to increase The oven temperature can be adjusted up as much as 35 E or down as much as 35 E Touch the number pads the same wag gou read them For example to...

Page 28: ...drawer cannot be used during a self cleancgcle of the upper oven i_ Do not put food foilor cookware directly on the bottom of the lower oven drawer Always use the included drawer rock i_ tf foods require a cover use only foil or lids able to withstand baking temperatures Do not use plastic ij_ Maximum height of foods that can be placed in the lower oven drawer is 41 i_ Do not put liquid or water i...

Page 29: ...ff during the self cleaning cycle of any range Hove birds to another well ventilated room NOTE Usecaution when opening the upper oven after the self dean cycle has ended Theoven may still be hot i i I SELF _ii ii i_i_ I i i irq z rq E iE iiiE rq rq rqFq How to Set the Upper Oven for Cleaning NOTE The surface burners must be turned off prior to the self cleon start time If your model has a latch la...

Page 30: ...go and open the dooEIf gour range does not have a latch the door will unlock automaticallg Ji The words LOCKDOORwill flash and the oven control will signal if gou set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door or forget to latch the door on models with a latch _ To stop a clean cgcle touch the Clear Off pad When the LOCKEDDOORlight goes off indicating the oven has cooled below the locking t...

Page 31: ...ps and burner heads can be lifted off making them easy to clean The electrodes are not removable The oval center burner head and cap assemblg can be lifted off making it easg to clean The burner electrode is not removable l Center II griddle Burner _ _ head an d cap assemblg CAUTION not operate the cooktop without all burner parts and grates in place Electrodei_ j The electrode of the spark ignite...

Page 32: ...llow the burner to operate properlg Ang spill on or around an electrode must be carefullg cleaned Takecare to not hit an electrode with angthing hard or it could be damaged Clean the burner heads routinelg especiallg after bad spillovers which could clog the openings Lift offwhen cool To remove burned on food soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 20 30 minu...

Page 33: ...noticethissooner with lighter color grates NOTE Do not clean the grates in a self cleaning oven Cooktop Surface To avoid damagingthe porcelainenamel surface of the cooktop and to preventit from becomingdull cleanup spillsright awag Foods with a lot of acid tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices etc or foodswith highsugar content could causeadull spot if allowedto set When the surfacehas cooled wash and ...

Page 34: ...r non stick pans _ Useonly plastic nylon or wooden utensils or SilverStone kitchen tools to prevent marring of the coating _ Neveruse knives or cut food on the griddle Wash with hot soapy water after each use Storecarefully to prevent scratching Griddle Precautions Ji If something has spilled under the griddle it should becleaned up as soon as possible to prevent bakedon food soil _ Do not allow g...

Page 35: ...t To cleon the inside of the door Ji Do not allow excesswater to run into any holes or slots in the doon J_ Becausethe area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand Ang soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated Ji The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap filled plastic scouring pad Do not allow food s...

Page 36: ...slightly to hook it Slidethe drawer all the way in Pullthe drawer straight out until it stops Pressthe tabs on both sides in while pulling the drawer forward and free Removable Lower Oven Drawer Pan NOTE Before performing ang adjustments deoning or service disconnectthe range electricalpower supply at the household distribution pond bg removing the fuseor switching off the circuit breaker lake sur...

Page 37: ...ach use of the oven Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water rinse with 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 solution of vinegar and hot water works well Thecontrol knobsmag be removedfor easier cleaning Make sure the knobs are in t...

Page 38: ... breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glasscover that is held in place with a bail shaped wire Removethe oven door if desired to reach cover easily To remove Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of the same hand firmlg push back the wire cover holdenLift off the cover Do not remove...

Page 39: ...TETOINSTALLER Leavetheseinstructions with the appliance after installation is completed NOTETOCONSUMER Keepthis Owner sManual and Installation Instructions for future use SERVICER The electricaldiagram 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 in the vicinity of this or ong other appl...

Page 40: ...tilation hood over the range that projects forward at least 5 begond 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 between the hood and the underside of the combustible material or metal cabinet The hood must be at least as wide as the appliance and centered over the app...

Page 41: ...ipe and Electric Outlet Locations mag be adjusted to meet specific requirements with doorclosed includesdoorhandle 28VJ to 29 Depth varies depending on model Seespecifications sheet for gour model Height 47YJ Minimum to cabinets on either side of 3 0 _ the range so Minimum _ Minimum clearance to left wall L _ 6 Minimum clearance to right wall below cooktop and at the range back Maximum depth for c...

Page 42: ... 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 supplg fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed bg carpeting or woodwork ourrange like manu other household items is heavu and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting Usecare when moving th...

Page 43: ...ange is convertible for use on natural or propane gas If you decide to use this range on LPgas conversion must be made by a qualified LPinstaller before attempting to operate the range on that gas For proper operation the pressureof natural gas supplied to the regulator must be between 5 and 13 of water column For LPgas the pressuresupplied must be between 10 and 13 of water column When checking f...

Page 44: ...isshipped with prong plug Recommended outlet is a NEMA 14 50R receptac e Provide Proper Electrical Supply Theseranges must be supplied with 208 240 volt 60 Hz and connected to an individual properlg grounded circuit protected bg a circuit breaker or time delag fuse 40amp The receptacle must be NEMA14 50R to accept the 4 prong plug supplied with the range If the electrical service provided does not...

Page 45: ... backup the shut off valve to keep it from turning Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the adapter on the range Positionrange to permit connection at the shut off valve When allconnections have been made make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supplg valve Use a liquid leak detector at alljoints and connections to check for leaksin the sgstem CAUTION...

Page 46: ...hould be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging the cable NOTE A conductor cord is to be used when the appliance is installedin o mobile home or when local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral Replace the Power Cord Optional Perform this step only the power cord shipped on the range does not match gout wall receptacle Remove...

Page 47: ...esure the ground strap is all the wag against the upper center screw and tighten it in place Placethe ground plate removed earlier over the bottom of the ground strap pressthem against the range frame and attach them with the ground screw removedearlier Insert the new power cord through the strain relief Allow enough slackto easilg attach the wires to the terminal block Insert the 3 terminal screw...

Page 48: ...nnectoEAllow enough slack to easily attach the wires to the terminal block NOTE Do not installthe conduit without a squeezeconnectoE Insert the center bare wire white neutral tip through the bottom center terminal block opening On 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 t...

Page 49: ...pening Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower left and the lower right terminal block openings Tighten the screws until the wire isfirmly secure approximately 20 inch lbs NOTE Hake sure the wire is completely inserted into the terminal block and a secure connection is made Secure the squeeze connector in place in the bracket by tightening the squeeze connector screws NOTE ALUMINUM WIRIN...

Page 50: ...ner bases or heads Front of range cap Make sure that the heads and caps are replaced in the correct locations Grates Place the left right and center grates on the cooktop These grates are position specific The undersides of the left and right grates are marked LEFTFRONT and RIGHTERONT_ Place the middle grate with its bowed front toward the front of the range Left Front Center Right Front CAUTION n...

Page 51: ...n the range where it will beinstalled a se range on some models Raise_ _ l wer range range on some models Check for levelnessbu placing a spirit level or a cup partiallu filled with water on one of the oven shelves If using a spirit level take two readings with the level placed diagonallu first in one direction and then the other Removethe warming drawer Seethe Care and cleaning of the range secti...

Page 52: ...ion use the universal Anti Tipdevice WB2X7909 _ Seeinstructions to install supplied with bracket Ji Unlessproperlg installed the range could be tipped bg stepping or sitting on the door Injury might result from spilled hot liquids or from the range itself When All Hookups Are Completed MAKE SUREALL CONTROLSARE LEFTIN THE OFFPOSITION MAKE SURE THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR TO THE RANGE...

Page 53: ...els remove the rear access panel bg unscrewing the thumb screws in the upper left and right cornet Lookfor the gas shut off lever at the back of the range Thumb screws Burnerflames verg Improper air to gas ratio If range is connected to LPgas contact the person large orgellow who installed sour range or made the conversion Control signals after Youforgot to enter a bake Touch the Bake pad and desi...

Page 54: ...ged into a live properly grounded outlet Replacethe fuse or resetthe circuit breaker Seethe Usingthe clock and timer section Tighten or replace the bulb Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded outlet Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls Seethe Usingthe self cleaning upper oven section This is normal Touch the Clear Off pad Openthe windows to...

Page 55: ...ode repeats call for service Probe appears in This is reminding gou to enter Enter a probe temperature the display a probe temperature after plugging in the probe Display goes blank Afuse in gour home mag be Replacethe fuse or resetthe circuit breaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped The clock is in the Seethe Specialfeatures of your oven control section black out mode Display flashes Power fa...

Page 56: ... overloaded or load Reduceweight Redistributedrawer contents is unbalanced Lower oven drawer or Afuse in gour home mag be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breakeE warming drawer will blown or the circuit breaker not work tripped The upper oven is self cleaning Wait for the self clean cycle to finish and the oven to cool Controls improperlgset Seethe Lower oven drawer section Excessivecondensa...

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Page 63: ...ssible defects with this appliance _d Damage causedafter deliverg _ Product not accessible to provide requiredservice EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedg is 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 allowe...

Page 64: ...l in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224during normal businesshours GEConsumer Home Serviceswill still be there after your warranty expires ge com Ports and Accessories go cam 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 todag 24 hours every ...

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