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Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. 

Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform 

differently than the oven it is replacing.

Bake

The bake mode is for baking and roasting. This mode 

uses heat only from the lower burner. When preparing 

baked goods such as cakes, cookies and pastries, 

always preheat the oven first. To use this mode, press 

the 

Bake

 pad, use the 

+

 and 

-

 pads to adjust the 

temperature, then press 

Start

.

Broiling Modes

Always broil with the oven door and drawer closed. 

Monitor food closely while broiling. Use caution when 

broiling on the upper rack positions as placing food 

closer to the broil burner increases smoking, spattering, 

and the possibility of fats igniting.
Try broiling foods that you would normally grill. Adjust 

rack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to the 

food. Place foods closer to the broil burner when a seared 

surface and rare interior is desired. Thicker foods and 

foods that need to be cooked through should be broiled 

on a lower rack position or by using the Broil Lo mode.

Broil Compartment (on some models)

For better searing use the rack position that places 

food closest to the broil heater. Move food down for 

more doneness/less searing. Take care not to touch 

the inner door when placing and removing food in broil 

compartment.

Broil Hi

The Broil Hi mode uses intense heat from the upper 

burner to sear foods. Use Broil Hi for thinner cuts of meat 

and/or when you would like to have a seared surface and 

rare interior. To use this mode press the 

Broil

 pad once 

and then press 

Start

. It is not necessary to preheat when 

using this mode.

Broil Lo

The Broil Lo mode uses less intense heat from the upper 

burner to cook food thoroughly while also browning the 

surface. Use Broil Lo for thicker cuts of meat and/or foods 

that you would like cooked all the way through. To use 

this mode press the 

Broil

 pad twice and then press 

Start

It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode.

Convection Bake (on some models)

The Convection Bake mode is intended for baking 

on multiple racks at the same time. This mode uses 

air movement from the convection fan to enhance 

cooking evenness. Your oven is equipped with Auto 

Recipe Conversion, so it is not necessary to adjust the 

temperature when using this mode. Always preheat 

when using this mode. Baking times may be slightly 

longer for multiple racks than what would be expected 

for a single rack. To use this mode press the 

Conv Bake 

pad, use the 

+

 and 

-

 pads to adjust the temperature, and 

then press 

Start

. Always preheat when using this mode. 

Cooking Modes

Drop-down Broil Compartment (some models)

295D1703P014 Rev. 0  01-20

Summary of Contents for RCGBS400

Page 1: ...RANGE In Case of a Power Failure 7 Surface Burners 7 Griddle 9 Oven Controls 10 Special Features 12 Cooking Modes 13 Oven Racks 14 Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners 14 Cookware 15 Oven Air Vents 15 Cooki...

Page 2: ...goes into every GE Appliances product and we think you will too Among other things registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when y...

Page 3: ...device properly WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other...

Page 4: ...mpacting glass doors cooktops or control panels Doing so may lead to glass breakage Do not cook on a product with broken glass Shock fire or cuts may occur Do not leave children alone or unattended in...

Page 5: ...read to surrounding cabinets Never leave oil unattended while frying If allowed to heat beyond its smoking point oil may ignite resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets Use a deep fat...

Page 6: ...cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil or oven liners Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning Never place foil or oven liners on the oven b...

Page 7: ...e gas is ignited turn the knob to adjust the flame size Using the Surface Burners NOTES Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate m...

Page 8: ...brown evenly in an aluminum skillet Use saucepans with tight fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water Stainless Steel This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combine...

Page 9: ...instructions on how to clean the griddle see the Cleaning the Cooktop section of this manual WARNING Fire Hazard Use care when cooking greasy foods Spilled grease may result in fire Never place any it...

Page 10: ...10 2 USING THE RANGE Oven Controls Convection Non Convection 4 7 8 3 5 6 9 11 10 2 3 1 7 8 4 5 6 9 10 Oven Controls 295D1703P014 Rev 0 01 20...

Page 11: ...me 8 Timer Works as a countdown timer Press the Timer pad and the and pads to program the time in hours and minutes Press the Start pad The oven will continue to operate when the timer countdown is co...

Page 12: ...ns off the oven after 12 hours of continuous operation The 12 hour auto shut off may be on or oFF Enter into the special features menu as outlined above and repeatedly press the Set Clock pad until th...

Page 13: ...to the broil heater Move food down for more doneness less searing Take care not to touch the inner door when placing and removing food in broil compartment Broil Hi The Broil Hi mode uses intense hea...

Page 14: ...up the front of the rack and push the rack in until it stops Then lay the rack flat and push it in until it is all the way into the oven Racks may become difficult to slide especially after a self cle...

Page 15: ...lowly but retain heat well These types of pans work well for dishes such as pies and custards Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottom browning Keep cookware clean to promote even heating...

Page 16: ...ts legs thighs Broil Lo Bake 4 or B If breaded or coated in sauce avoid Broil Hi modes Broil skin side down first Watch food closely when broiling Boneless chicken breasts Broil Lo Bake 4 or B Move fo...

Page 17: ...cleansers strong liquid cleansers steel wool plastic scouring pads or cleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven Clean with a mild soap and water or vinegar and water solution Rinse wit...

Page 18: ...alls and door Self Clean Mode on some models Read Self Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual before using the Self Clean Mode Self Clean uses very high temperatures to clea...

Page 19: ...y clog the openings Never wash burner heads in your dishwasher as dishwasher Doing so may cause them to discolor The ports in the burner heads must be kept clean at all times for an even unhampered fl...

Page 20: ...lean your grates in the oven if your grates have rubber bumpers Doing so will destroy the rubber bumpers and may affect the function of your surface burners Porcelain coated grates may gradually dull...

Page 21: ...sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface To inquire about purc...

Page 22: ...ouch hot bulb with hand or wet cloth Only remove bulb when it is cool 5 Hold glass cover stable over new bulb 6 Pull the wire cover holder near the indent until the indent in the wire cover holder is...

Page 23: ...lose the oven door Removal position Pull hinge locks up to unlock Push hinge locks down to lock Rest notch on bottom edge of hinge slot Notch Bottom edge of slot Hinge arm CARE AND CLEANING Oven Door...

Page 24: ...f day The clock is turned off See the Oven Controls or Special Features section Crackling or popping sound This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning funct...

Page 25: ...ripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Burner parts not replaced correctly See the Care and Cleaning of the range section Burner slots near the electrode or the round lighter port on the...

Page 26: ...xcept for LED lamps EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of mer...

Page 27: ...ng products and more are available Accessories Accessories Nickel Flat Rack Reinforced Nickel Flat Rack Self Clean Flat Rack Nickel Extension Rack Self Clean Extension Rack Broiler Pan 12 x 1 x 16 Roa...

Page 28: ...me GE Appliances Services will still be there after your warranty expires https www geappliances ca en support purchase extended warranty or call 1 866 277 9842 during normal business hours Remote Con...

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