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Summary of Contents for RS744

Page 1: ...ing 16 17 Consumer Services 31 Problem Solver 30 Important Phone Numbers 31 Thermostat Adjustment Packaging Tape 2 Do t Your yelf 17 Features 7 Safety Instructions 3 5 Fan 12 14 16 18 23 Surface Cooking 10 12 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Control Settings 10 11 Oven 12 24 Cooktop Comparison 10 Baking 14 I 6 Cookware Tips 11 Broiling 20 21 Warranty Back Cover Control Settings 8 Door Removal 27 GE Answ...

Page 2: ...are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your range If you received a damaged range Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before you request service Ch...

Page 3: ...g the range Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door drawer or cooktop They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury AWAmING All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach it to the wall or floor by installing the An...

Page 4: ... directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat Oven Stand away from the range when opening the oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face andor eyes Do not heat unopened food containers Pressur...

Page 5: ...units off before removing the cookware Never clean the cooktop surface when it is hot Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units Do not put them in a dishwasher Do not self clean the surface uniti in the oven When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan oF The fan if operating may spre...

Page 6: ... for cleaning or servicing Leveling the Range Jse a 1 X open end or adjustable wrench to equally back out the four legs The ilanges rims below the sides of the cooktop must be raised above the top of the countertop Carefully slide the range into its installation space Observe that it is clearing the countertop Then place a spirit level or a glass measuring cup partially filled with water on one of...

Page 7: ... 25 1 10Oven Shelf Supports Shelf 4 13 14 positions are suggested in the Baking 16 1 8 20 Broiling and Roasting sections 21 23 24 27 ffm Explained Feature Index on Page 11 oven Shelves with Stop Locks 4 13 18 22 24 27 I QBake llenlent May be lifted gently 4 5 25 I tor wioin the oven tloor 13 I ift Off Oven Door with Broil Stop 3 20 I osition Easily renloved for cleaning 22 27 14 Broiler Pan and Ra...

Page 8: ...es TO set the timer first press the TIMER 0 OFF p id Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE p ld to change the time 1 o cancel the timer press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until the word TIMER disappe us Irom the displ ly 8 CLOCK To et the clock t irs Dress he CL K pild hen press the lNC REASE or DECREASE p ld to the correct irnc of tt ly 9 STOP TIM1 LJse his pt d Ilong with the C OK 1 IME r the LEA...

Page 9: ... the INCREASE or Press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until the DECREASE pad until the desired time is reached word TIMER disappears from the display If TIMER is not displayed press the TIMER ON OFF pad first then follow instructions above to set the timer End of Cycle Tones Display Messages The end of cycle tone is 3 short beeps followed by If door appears on the display the door is open I beep th...

Page 10: ...h continue cooking af ter i is urncd t Rcrnoyc the pail from the surface unit it you wtin cooking to stop Pans must be made f l errous me als rrrctal that ut r cts a rnagnc Heat is produced by a rnagnctic circuii he wccn lhc coil and he pan Heats up rigb away and changes heat settings right awaj tikc a ga cooktop Af ter turning he control of f the glass cooktop is hot f ror l tbc bea of I1c pan hu...

Page 11: ...ls RIGHT Cast iron and coated cast iron cookware are slow to tibsorb heat but generally cook evenly at low to nedium heat settings Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals For best cooking results pans should be flat on the bottom Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit The pan should not extend over the Not over 1 inch edge of the surface unit more tha...

Page 12: ...vai I able from he manufacturer of your canner lllan f ctLll cl s 01 glass jars for canning such i s Ball nd Kerr and IIC United States Department of Agricu tut e Ex ension Sel vice 4 Remember that canning is a process that generates large an ounts of s eani To avoid burns from steam or heat be careful when carrn irtg NOTE If your house has low vo ttige canning muy take longer than expected even t...

Page 13: ...n To remove a shelf from the oven pull it toward you tilt the front end upward and pull it out To replace place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop locks curved extension of the shelo facing up toward the back of the oven until it goes past the bump on the shelf support Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports identifi...

Page 14: ...pfayed As the oven heats Lip cycfe press the BAKE pad tind then hc fNCf tiASE the display will show the changing temperature 01 Ec REASE Iild to ge he Il W tClllpC1 lltLU C When the oven reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool rfle col rect shcl 1 position depends on he kind 01 Iood and the bro...

Page 15: ...When using prepared baking mixes follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results Cookies When baking cookies flat cookie sheets without sides produce better looking cookies Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan short sides all around may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven Never en...

Page 16: ...1 Press the COOK TIME pad u COOK TIME NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the Cook Time 2 Press the INCREASE pad until the desired length 01 baking time appears in the display 3 Press the BAKE pad II BAKE 1 J 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired temperature is displayed An attention tone mil I sound if step 3 is not done Th...

Page 17: ...nger than two hours at these tow temperatures may spoit Foods that spoil easi Iy such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cookin Room temperature promotes the growth of harmfut bacteria Be sure the oven tight is off because heat from the bulb wit speed harmful bacteria growth A fan may autornaticat ly turn on and oft to c...

Page 18: ...t of the meat Place it fat side up or for poultry breast side up on a rack in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible The broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this n3 Press the BAKE pad BAKE CLEAR OFF 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad The last oven set temperature appears in the display Continue pressing until the desired te...

Page 19: ...ne for target rOtiStS Type l leat Ic lldct CL1lS rib high Iu it ily it loi n ip rump or lop l lild Lilllb Icg 01 bone in StloLltdCl VCLII sl uldcr Ic or loin I ork loin rih sho ldcr i tt lnl pl ccookcd Poultry hic cn or Ijuck lli kcn picccs 1 Lll kcy oven lkmpcrature 325 325 325 3 5 325 325 3500 Doneness R lre Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done Well Dcme Well Done To W rm Well Done Well Done W...

Page 20: ...the oven is turned off Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack However you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broili...

Page 21: ...single layer Space evenly Up to 8 patties take about same time round Beef W ell I onc 1 lb 4 putties 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick c I I eef Steaks R tre Nlcdi Llnl Wcl I OIIC 1 inch thick i to I Z Ibs c c c c c c 6 8 12 10 15 25 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook through bcf ore browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat 1 Y inch hick 2 2Y Ibs hieken I whole 2 to 2 fi 113s split lengthwise 35 lo t 5 Re...

Page 22: ...ated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Do not clean the gasket Clean the top sides and outside front of the oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in pluc Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket hus an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential fo...

Page 23: ...an cycle will be finished by pressing the STOP TIME pad A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off To Stop a Clean Cycle n 1 Press the CLEAR OFF pad 2 Wait until the oven has cooled below locking CLEAR temperature You will not be able to open the door OFF right away unless the oven has cooled below...

Page 24: ...orrect time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time Q Can 1 use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self cleaning oven A No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this o en If you do use them and do not thoroughly rinse the oven with water wiping it absolutely clean afterwards the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the...

Page 25: ...de The groove on one side has a spring c1 ip The other groove is clear see illustration When removin the knob it muy be helpfut to s ip a thin cloth such as a handkerchief or a piece of string under and around the knob edge and pult up Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water sotution but do not soak Replace the knob by fittin...

Page 26: ...ans can be cleaned by hand Place them in a covered container or a plastic bag with l 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher Black drip pans on some models may b cleaned in a self cleaning oven after they have been thoroughly rinsed However ...

Page 27: ...i s idc he gasket can be cleaned with a scouring pad Do not rLlb or cleun the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If yOLI notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it hus become displaced on the door ...

Page 28: ... appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40 watt household bulb Install and tighten the cover Reconnect electrical power to DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS the range Removable Storage Drawer The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware Do not store ulastics and flammable 1 material in the drawer Do not overload the storage drawer If the drawer is too heavy it may slip off the track whe...

Page 29: ...bing in the area which the screw could penetrate Attach the stability chain in a location which will allow the chain to be in line with the bracket side to aide as much as possible when attached to the unit Test to see if the chain is securely fastened by tugging on the chain Chain Long Screw Washer L Wall Plate 3 Temporarily attach the loose end of the chain to the rear of the countertop with the...

Page 30: ... been fitted pr pcrlj and slit as recommended Oven controls not set properly See the Baking or Roasting section Shelf position is incorrect See the Roasting or Baking section Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thcrnlost t Do It Your e section Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded po...

Page 31: ...hearing or speech who have I r aille controls fi r a variety of access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may Hotpoirlt appliances and a call 800 TDD GEA 800 8 33 4f322 to request bl ocb lre assist ill planning a infi rrnalion or service barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility I obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 80 626 2224 YOII an havcs 1 ...

Page 32: ...re material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other conn...

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