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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting T

ips

Customer Service

Gas Range Warranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers
or an authorized Customer Care

®

technician. For service, 

call 800-GE-CARES.

For The Period Of:

We Will Replace, At No Charge To You:

One Year

Any part 

of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. 

From the date of the

During this 

full one-year warranty, 

we will also provide, 

free of charge, 

all labor 

original purchase

and in-home service to replace the defective part.

Service trips to your home to teach you how to

use the product.

Improper installation.

Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or 

used for other than the intended 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 to personal

property caused by possible defects with this appliance.

What is Not Covered:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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Страница 1: ...Owner s Manual GE Quality Product Ranges 20 and 24 Gas Part No 164D3333P185 1 Pub No 49 8955 3 180 6C139 04 01 JR ...

Страница 2: ...re or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death WARNING ANTI TIP DEVICE ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects...

Страница 3: ... of this manual IF YOU NEED SERVICE Congratulations You Are Now Part of Our Family Welcome to the family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your range That s i...

Страница 4: ...Installation Instructions WARNING These adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion After prolo...

Страница 5: ...at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY Stand away from range when opening oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite Pl...

Страница 6: ... door and at the bottom of the range under the broiler drawer Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of the pan Use least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added When flaming foods under the hood turn t...

Страница 7: ... rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing Leveling legs are located on each corner of the base of the range Your range must be level in order to produce proper cooking and baking results After it is in its final location place a level horizontally on any oven shelf and check the level...

Страница 8: ... Care and cleaning of the rangesection Locate the 2 pilot ports and light each of them with a match If the pilots need adjusting turn the adjusting screw located on the pilot filter Lower the cooktop Your surface burners are now ready for use Observe lighted burners Compare the flames to pictures in the Before you call for service section If any flame is unsatisfactory call for service Surface Bur...

Страница 9: ...er surface or oven cooking It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly Check cookware manufacturer s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges Stainless Steel This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat...

Страница 10: ...al power is restored while you are lighting the pilot Remove the broiler pan Locate the oven pilot assembly by looking into the broiler opening The pilot is at the back of the broiler compartment on the left side of the burner NOTE The oven must be at room temperature before you should attempt to light the oven pilot manually Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature setting Light the pil...

Страница 11: ...ed When the right amount of air flows into the burner the flame should be steady with approximately 1 2 inch blue cones and should not extend out over the baffle edges Loosen Air adjustment shutter Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food ...

Страница 12: ...ll increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst Oven Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Using your oven for baking and Using your oven for roasting sections The oven has 4 shelf positions The type of margarine will affect baking performance Most recipes for baking have been developed using...

Страница 13: ...putting the food in the oven To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature selecting a higher temperature does not shorten the preheat time Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For most casseroles and roasts preheating is not necessary Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will...

Страница 14: ...et in the oven at a time Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food Pies For best results bake pies in dark rough or dull pans to produce a browner crisper crust Frozen pies in foil pans should be p...

Страница 15: ...o Set the Oven For Roasting Place the shelf in the A or B position No preheating is necessary Check the weight of the meat Place it fat side up or for poultry breast side up on a roasting 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 Line the pan with aluminum foil when using the pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking he...

Страница 16: ... broiler compartment A bottom of broiler compartment or second position Most broiling should be done in position A Preheat the broiler for best results If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge cut vertical slashes through it about 2 inches apart but don t cut into the meat We recommend that you trim the fat to prevent excessive smoking leaving a layer about 1 8 inch thick Close the oven and ...

Страница 17: ...uices Amount or Shelf Time In Minutes Food Thickness Position First Side Second Side Comments Bacon 1 2 lb B 31 2 min 3 min Arrange in single layer about 8 thin slices Ground Beef 1 lb 4 patties A 10 11 min 4 5 min Space evenly 1 2 to 3 4 thick Beef Steaks Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs A 12 min 5 6 min Steaks less than 1 thick cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Chicken 1 whole A 30 35 m...

Страница 18: ... securely over the burners To get rid of burned on food place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Although they re durable the grates will gradually lose their shine regardless of the best care you can give them This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures Do not operate a b...

Страница 19: ...use steel wool because it will clog the surface burner openings and scratch the surface burners If the holes become clogged clean them with a small pin or sewing needle Before putting the surface burner back shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then place it back in the range making sure it is properly seated and level Control Panel and Knob...

Страница 20: ...asive cleanser soap filled steel wool pads or an oven cleaner following package directions Removable Oven Bottom First remove the shelves from the oven The oven bottom lifts from the rear Grasp each side of the oven bottom and lift upward from the rear until the bottom is clear lift it to remove from the front NOTE If the oven bottom is replaced incorrectly it may warp and cause undesirable baking...

Страница 21: ...ts in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time Open the door to the full open position and press the locking mechanism back into its original position DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE DOOR UNTIL THIS STEP IS COMPLETE THE HINGE OR DOOR COULD BE DAMAGED TO CLEAN THE DOOR Inside of door Soap and water will normally do the job H...

Страница 22: ... cleaning Household ammonia may make the cleaning job easier Place 1 2 cup in a shallow glass or pottery container in a cold oven overnight The ammonia fumes will help loosen the burned on grease and food If necessary you may use an oven cleaner Follow package directions Cautions about using spray on oven cleaners Do not spray on the electrical controls and switches because it could cause a short ...

Страница 23: ...en windows Don t touch electrical switches Extinguish any open flame Immediately call your gas supplier Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional...

Страница 24: ... been design certified by the American Gas Association according to ANSI Z21 1 latest edition and Canadian Gas Association according to CAN CGA 1 1 latest edition As with any appliance using gas and generating heat there are certain safety precautions you should follow You will find these precautions in the Important Safety Instructions in the front of this guide Read them carefully A range should...

Страница 25: ...eveling legs Channel lock pliers For gas supply connection Pipe wrench For conversion from Natural to LP gas 1 2 inch open end wrench For burner flame adjustment Phillips head and blade type screwdrivers Installing the Backguard Remove the cooktop Place the backguard on top of the end panels at the rear of the range Connect the disconnect plug for power to the backguard from the range Insert the m...

Страница 26: ... floor or other locations where it may be subject to strong drafts Any opening in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range should be sealed Make sure the flow of combustion or ventilation air is not obstructed 0 B 2 2 2 3 33 11 2 A 2 9 11 13 6 Electrical Connection Area Gas Hookup Area Check local codes before making connections Recommended gas and electric supply location 30 Min...

Страница 27: ...on If the bracket side of the range is next to a cabinet place the bracket against back wall and cabinet If there is no adjacent cabinet determine where the location of the range side painted outside panel will be Place the bracket with its outside edge at this location and against the back wall Screw the bracket securely to the floor with the screw provided The screw is self drilling in wood plyw...

Страница 28: ... pressure regulator must not be removed To convert the regulator from one gas to another refer to the following illustration that applies Harper Wyman Regulator For a Harper Wyman regulator remove converter cap by inserting a coin into slot in top and twisting Turn cap over and re install SCP Regulator On the SCP regulator unscrew the converter using a 5 8 wrench Turn the cap over and reinstall NO...

Страница 29: ...ghten all connections as necessary to prevent gas leakage in the range or supply line CAUTION Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks Check alignment of valves after connecting the range to the gas supply to be sure the manifold pipe has not been moved A misalignment could cause the valve knob stem to rub on the control panel resulting in a gas leak at the valve Disconnect the range and its indi...

Страница 30: ...pecifications call a licensed electrician Light and Adjust Surface Burner Pilots if range has standing pilots Purge all air from supply system by turning one top burner valve fully ON for 15 seconds Turn valve OFF and light pilot burners Adjust pilot flames using the adjusting screw on the back of the thermostat so that each flame is approximately 1 4 inch in height To light any top burner push an...

Страница 31: ...turn fully clockwise so that indicator points to LP To change to NAT turn fully counterclockwise so that indicator points to NAT If desired the gas to the oven pilot can be turned off by turning the selector so the pointer is at the OFF position midway between the LP and NAT settings Thermostat on your range may not appear exactly as shown in diagram On electric ignition models the gas to the oven...

Страница 32: ...es approximately 1 2 inch long A soft lazy flame with indistinct cones means too much gas or not enough air A noisy lifting flame means too much air If adjustments are necessary First loosen the lock screw located at the top of the air shutter then rotate the air shutter to the correct setting and retighten screw Oven burner flame can be checked as follows without burner baffle in place To correct...

Страница 33: ... are not applicable the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations 1984 Manufactured Home Sites Communities and Set Ups ANSI A225 1 latest edition or with local codes In Canada mobile home installation must be in accordance with the current CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile Home Installation Code Model and Serial Number Location The serial plate for your range is located under the cooktop on the right side...

Страница 34: ...burner flames needs to be flames are normal If burner flames look like A call for determined visually service Normal burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas you use With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal A Yellow flames B Yellow tips C Soft blue flames Call for service on outer cones Normal for natural Normal for LP gas gas Burner flames very LP gas is ...

Страница 35: ...d misused or used for other than the intended 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 to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance What is Not Covered This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding own...

Страница 36: ...out special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA...

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