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Problem

Possible Cause

What To Do

My new oven doesn't 

cook like my old one. 

Is something wrong 

with the temperature 

settings?

Your new oven has a different cooking system 

from your old oven and therefore may cook 

differently than your old oven.

For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and 

temperatures carefully and use rack positions recommended in 

the Cooking Guide. If you still think your new oven is too hot or 

too cold, you can adjust the temperature yourself to meet your 

specific cooking preference. See the Oven Controls section.

Food does not bake 

properly

Oven controls improperly set.

See the Cooking Modes section.

Rack position is incorrect or rack is not level.

See the Cooking Modes section and Cooking Guide.

Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper 

size being used.

See the Cookware section.

Oven temperature needs adjustment.

See the Oven Controls section.

Food does not broil 

properly

Oven controls improperly set.

Make sure you select the appropriate broil mode. 

Improper rack position being used.

See Cooking Guide for rack location suggestions.

Cookware not suited for broiling.

Use a pan specifically designed for broiling.

Aluminum foil on the broil pan has not been 

fitted properly or slit to drain grease.

If using aluminum foil on broil pan, wrap tightly and add slits 

conforming to those in the pan to allow grease to drain.

Oven temperature 

too hot or too cold

Oven temperature needs adjustment.

See the Oven Controls section.

Oven and/or display 

appears not to work

A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit 

breaker tripped.

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

Oven controls improperly set.

See the Using the Oven section.

A single bracket "]" shows in the display.

Press 

Bake

 and 

Broil

 pads at the same time and hold for 

three seconds. "SF" will appear in h edisplay. Press the 

Set 

Clock

 pad or the 

Cook Time

 pad until "On" appears in the 

display and then press 

Start

. The display will change from a 

single bracket "]" to the time of 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 functions.

This is normal. 

Why is my range 

making a "clicking" 

noise when using 

my oven?

Your range has been designed to maintain a 

tighter control over your oven's temperature. 

You may hear your oven's heating elements 

"click" on and off more frequently than in older 

ovens to achieve better results during baking, 

broiling, and self-clean cycles.

This is normal.

Clock and timer do 

not work

A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit 

breaker tripped.

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

Sometimes the oven 

takes longer to 

preheat to the same 

temperature

Cookware, food, and/or number of racks in 

oven.

Cookware, food, and racks in the oven will cause 

differences in preheat times. Remove excess items to 

reduce preheat time.

Oven light does not 

work

Light bulb is loose or defective.

Tighten or replace bulb. See the Maintenance section for 

instructions on how to replace the bulb.

Oven will not self-

clean

The temperature is too high to set a self-clean 

operation.

Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.

Oven controls improperly set.

See the Care and Cleaning section.

Excessive smoking 

during clean cycle

Excessive soil or grease.

Turn the 

Oven Temperature Knob

 to OFF. Wait until the 

Oven cools below the unlocking temperature. Open the 

windows to rid the room of smoke. Wipe up the excess soil 

and reset the clean cycle.

Oven not clean after 

a clean cycle

Oven controls improperly set. 

See the Care and Cleaning section.

Oven was heavily soiled.

Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle. 

Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again.

Strong “burning” or 

“oily” odor emitting 

from the vent

This is normal in a new oven and will disappear 

in time. 

To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle. See the Care 

and Cleaning section. This is temporary.

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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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