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Owner’s Manual

164D4290P094-1 49-80136-1 11-02 JR

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # ______________

Serial # ______________You can find them on a labelbehind the open oven door on the lower left corner of the range frame.

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Operating InstructionsBaking or Roasting . . . . . . . . . .11Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . .13Control Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . .13Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–20Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–28Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Proofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 24Special Features . . . . . . . . . .25–27Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Timed Baking & Roasting . . . . .14Warming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Care and CleaningBroiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . 32Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 35Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32Packaging Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 36–39

Consumer SupportConsumer Support . . . Back CoverProduct Registration . . . . . . 41, 42Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electricshock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

All ranges can tip and injury could result.

Slide-In To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing theRanges: Anti-Tip device supplied.

To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.

Drop-In To prevent accidental tipping of the range, secure the attached Anti-Tip bracket, underRanges: the rear countertop.

To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, lower the oven door and gentlyapply medium force at the handle end until movement of the range is detected. Continuepressing until the anti-tip bracket is engaged and movement stops. A small amount ofmovement is acceptable at the back of the range top but it should be stable and not tiponce the anti-tip bracket is engaged.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properlyengaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk ofthe range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precautioncould result in tipping of the range and injury.

WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICEThe California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California topublish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductiveharm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

� Use this appliance only for its intendedpurpose as described in this Owner’sManual.

� Be sure your appliance is properlyinstalled and grounded by a qualifiedinstaller in accordance with the providedinstallation instructions.

� Have the installer show you the location ofthe circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easyreference.

� Do not attempt to repair or replace anypart of your range unless it is specificallyrecommended in this manual. All otherservicing should be referred to a qualifiedtechnician.

� Before performing any service, disconnectthe range power supply at the householddistribution panel by removing the fuse orswitching off the circuit breaker.

� Do not leave children alone—childrenshould not be left alone or unattended inan area where an appliance is in use. Theyshould never be allowed to sit or stand onany part of the appliance.

� Do not allow anyone to climb, stand orhang on the door, storage drawer orcooktop. They could damage the rangeand even tip it over, causing severepersonal injury.

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� Do not store flammable materials in anoven or near the cooktop.

� CAUTION: Items of interest tochildren should not be stored in cabinetsabove a range or on the back of a range—children climbing on the range to reachitems could be seriously injured.

� Never wear loose-fitting or hanginggarments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items storedover the range. Flammable material couldbe ignited if brought in contact with hotsurface units or heating elements and maycause severe burns.

� Use only dry pot holders—moist or damppot holders on hot surfaces may result inburns from steam. Do not let pot holderstouch hot surface units or heatingelements. Do not use a towel or otherbulky cloth in place of pot holders.

� Do not use water on grease fires. Neverpick up a flaming pan. Turn the controlsoff. Smother a flaming pan on a surfaceunit by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

� Flaming grease outside a pan can be putout by covering it with baking soda or, if available, by using a multi-purpose drychemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

� Flame in the oven can be smotheredcompletely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

� For your safety, never use your appliancefor warming or heating the room.

� Do not let cooking grease or otherflammable materials accumulate in or near the range.

� Do not touch the surface units, theheating elements or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hotenough to burn even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do nottouch, or let clothing or other flammablematerials contact the surface units, areasnearby the surface units or any interiorarea of the oven; allow sufficient time forcooling first.

� Potentially hot surfaces include thecooktop, areas facing the cooktop, ovenvent opening, surfaces near the opening,crevices around the oven door.

� REMEMBER: The inside surface of the ovenmay be hot when the door is opened.

� Do not store or use combustible materials,gasoline or other flammable vapors andliquids in the vicinity of this or any otherappliance.

� Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.

� Teach children not to play with thecontrols or any other part of the range.

� Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and other linens a safe distancefrom your range.

� Always keep wooden and plastic utensilsand canned food a safe distance from your range.

� Always keep combustible wall coverings,curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range.

WARNING!SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to 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…

Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solutionmay penetrate a broken control panel or cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact aqualified technician immediately should your glass control panel or cooktop become broken.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to directcontact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency.

� Never leave the surface units unattendedat high heat settings. Boilovers causesmoking and greasy spillovers that maycatch on fire.

� Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,earthenware or other glazed containers aresuitable for cooktop service; others maybreak because of the sudden change intemperature.

� To minimize the possibility of burns,ignition of flammable materials andspillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearbysurface units.

� Always turn the surface units off beforeremoving cookware.

� When preparing flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

� Use care when touching the cooktop. Theglass surface of the cooktop will retain heatafter the controls have been turned off.

� Keep an eye on foods being fried at highor medium high heat settings.

� Foods for frying should be as dry aspossible. Frost on frozen foods or moistureon fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubbleup and over the sides of the pan.

� Use little fat for effective shallow or deepfat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat cancause spillovers when food is added.

� If a combination of oils or fats will be usedin frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.

� Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

� Use a deep fat thermometer wheneverpossible to prevent overheating fat beyondthe smoking point.

� Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. Thecooktop can be scratched with items suchas sharp instruments, rings or otherjewelry, and rivets on clothing.

� Large scratches or impacts to glass doorsor cooktops can lead to broken orshattered glass.

� Do not operate the radiant surface units ifthe glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaningsolution may penetrate a broken cooktopand create a risk of electrical shock.Contact a qualified technician immediatelyshould your glass cooktop become broken.

� Never use the glass cooktop surface as acutting board.

� Do not place or store items that can meltor catch fire on the glass cooktop, evenwhen it is not being used.

� Be careful when placing spoons or otherstirring utensils on glass cooktop surfacewhen it is in use. They may become hotand could cause burns.

� Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wetsponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on ahot surface unit, be careful to avoid steamburns. Some cleaners can producenoxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

NOTE: We recommend that you avoidwiping any surface unit areas until theyhave cooled and the indicator light hasgone off. Sugar spills are the exception tothis. Please see the Cleaning the glasscooktop section.

� When the cooktop is cool, use only theCERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic CooktopCleaner and the CERAMA BRYTECeramic Cooktop Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.

� To avoid possible damage to the cookingsurface, do not apply cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot.

� After cleaning, use a dry cloth or papertowel to remove all cleaning cream residue.

� Read and follow all instructions andwarnings on the cleaning cream labels.

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� Do not heat unopened food containers.Pressure could build up and the containercould burst, causing an injury.

� Keep the oven vent unobstructed.

� Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

� Place the oven rack in the desired positionwhile the oven is cool. If racks must behandled when hot, do not let pot holdercontact the heating elements.

� When using cooking or roasting bags inthe oven, follow the manufacturer’sdirections.

� Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is aconvenience in lifting heavy foods. It is alsoa precaution against burns from touchinghot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

� Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire.

� Do not use the oven for a storage area.Items stored in an oven can ignite.

� Do not leave paper products, cookingutensils or food in the oven when not in use.

� Do not use aluminum foil to line ovenbottoms, except as suggested in thismanual. Improper installation ofaluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can causeburns to hands, face and/or eyes.

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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kindshould be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the insideof the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.

� Do not clean the door gasket. The doorgasket is essential for a good seal. Careshould be taken not to rub, damage ormove the gasket.

� Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the racks, broiler pan, grid and othercookware.

� Be sure to wipe up excess spillage beforestarting the self-cleaning operation.

� If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by aqualified technician.

� Clean only parts listed in this Owner’sManual.

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Using the surface units.NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

How to SetPush the knob in and turn in eitherdirection to the setting you want.

At both OFF and HI the control clicksinto position. You may hear slightclicking sounds during cooking,indicating the control is keeping thepower level you set.

A HOT SURFACE indicator light, on thecooktop, will glow when any radiantelement is turned on. It will remain on until the surface is cooled toapproximately 150°F. Hot surface indicator light will: � come on when the unit is hot to the touch.� stay on even after the unit is turned off.

� glow until the unit is cooled to approximately150°F.

The WARM setting on the right REARsurface unit keeps already heated foodwarm until ready to serve. Do not use toheat cold food.

Be sure you turn the control knob toOFF when you finish cooking.

Using the Bridge Surface UnitTo use the bridge surface unit, turn theleft front control knob to the BRIDGEsettings.

For full bridge surface unit operation,also turn on the left rear surface unit.

To use only the front surface unit, turnthe control knob to the FRONT settings.

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Using the Warming Zone (on some models)

The WARMING ZONE, located in thecenter of the glass cooktop surface, will keep hot, cooked food at servingtemperature. Always start with hot food.Do not use to heat cold food. Placinguncooked or cold food on the WARMINGZONE could result in food-borne illness.

Touch the WARMING ZONE SET•OFF pad.

Touch the number pads 1, 2 or 3 to select low (1), medium (2) orhigh (3) warming setting.

Touch the START pad.

To turn the WARMING ZONE off, touch theWARMING ZONE SET•OFF pad untilWARMER disappears from the display.

For best results, all foods on theWARMING ZONE should be covered with alid or aluminum foil. When warmingpastries or breads, the cover should bevented to allow moisture to escape.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing food from the WARMINGZONE, since cookware and plates will behot.

CAUTION: Do not warm food on theWARMING ZONE for more than two hours.

NOTE: The warming zone will not glow red likethe cooking elements.

HOT will be displayed when the glasssurface is hot and will remain on untilthe surface is cool enough to touch. NOTE: Lower settings may not heat the glasssurface enough to cause the HOT indicator lightto come on.

A warming zone ON light will glow whenthe unit is on.� Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic

may melt onto the surface and be very difficultto clean.

� Use only cookware recommended for top-of-range cooking.

WARMING ZONE GUIDESETTING FOOD1 (Low) Bread/Pastries2 (Medium) Chocolate/Butter2 (Medium) Sauces, Stews,

Cream Soups2 (Medium) Vegetables3 (High) Soups (liquid)3 (High) Tea or Coffee

The Warming Zone Guide is forreference only and the SETTINGthat you need will depend on theamount and type of food, thestarting temperature of the foodand the length of the holding time.

Do not slide cookware across thecooktop because it can scratch theglass—the glass is scratch-resistant, not scratch-proof.

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Temperature LimiterEvery radiant surface unit has atemperature limiter.

The temperature limiter protects theglass cooktop from getting too hot.

The temperature limiter may cycle theunits off for a time if:

� The pan boils dry.

� The pan bottom is not flat.

� The pan is off center.

� There is no pan on the unit.

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Dual Surface Unit Control KnobThe right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes toselect from so you can match the size of the unitto the size of the cookware you are using.

To use the small (6-inch) surface unit,turn the control knob to the SMALLsettings.

To use the large (9-inch) surface unit,turn the control knob to the LARGEsettings.

9" 6"


About the radiant surface units…The radiant cooktop features heatingunits beneath a smooth glass surface.

NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a newcooktop is used for the first time. It is caused bythe heating of new parts and insulating materialsand will disappear in a short time.

NOTE: On models with light-colored glasscooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones tochange color when hot or cooling down. This istemporary and will disappear as the glass coolsto room temperature.

The surface unit will cycle on and off tomaintain your selected control setting.

It is safe to place hot cookware on theglass surface even when the cooktop is cool.

Even after the surface units are turnedoff, the glass cooktop retains enoughheat to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from thesurface units when the food is cooked.Avoid placing anything on the surfaceunit until it has cooled completely.

� Water stains (mineral deposits) are removableusing the cleaning cream or full-strength whitevinegar.

� Use of window cleaner may leave aniridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaningcream will remove this discoloration.

� Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If they drop onto the cooktop, they can causedamage.

� Do not use the surface as a cutting board.

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Always place the pan in the center ofthe surface unit you are cooking on.

Selecting types of cookware.The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.

Stainless Steel: recommended

Aluminum: heavyweight recommendedGood conductivity. Aluminum residuessometimes appear as scratches on thecooktop, but can be removed if cleanedimmediately. Because of its low meltingpoint, lightweight aluminum should not be used.

Copper Bottom:recommendedCopper may leave residues which canappear as scratches. The residues can beremoved, as long as the cooktop iscleaned immediately. However, do not letthese pots boil dry. Overheated metal canbond to glass cooktops. An overheatedcopper bottom pot will leave a residuethat will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately.

Porcelain Enamel-Covered Cast Iron: recommendedAs long as the cookware is coveredcompletely with porcelain enamel, thiscookware is recommended. Caution isrecommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered withsmooth porcelain enamel, since it mayscratch the glass ceramic cooktop.

Glass-Ceramic: usable, but not recommendedPoor performance. May scratch thesurface.

Stoneware: usable, but not recommendedPoor performance. May scratch thesurface.

Home Canning Tips: Be sure the canner is centered over thesurface unit.

Make sure the canner is flat on thebottom.

Use recipes and procedures fromreputable sources. These are availablefrom manufacturers such as Ball® andKerr® and the Department of AgricultureExtension Service.

To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when canning.

Check pans for flat bottoms byusing a straight edge.

Pans with rounded, curved, ridgedor warped bottoms are notrecommended.

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

Wok CookingWe recommend that you use only a flat-bottomedwok. They are available at your local retail store.

Do not use round-bottom woks. Youcould be seriously burned if the woktipped over.

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Note: Flat-bottomed canners arerequired for glass cooktops.

Pots that extend beyond 1″ of the surface unit’s circle are notrecommended for most surfacecooking. However, when canning with water-bath or pressure canner,larger-diameter pots may be used. This is because boiling watertemperatures (even under pressure)are not harmful to the cooktopsurfaces surrounding the surface units.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE-DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHERLARGE-DIAMETER POTS FORFRYING OR BOILING FOODSOTHER THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures—and all types offrying—cook at temperatures muchhigher than boiling water. Suchtemperatures could eventually harmthe glass cooktop surfaces.

Be sure the canner fits over thecenter of the surface unit. If yourcooktop or its location does notallow the canner to be centeredon the surface unit, use smaller-diameter pots for good canningresults.

Flat-bottomed canners must beused. Do not use canners withflanged or rippled bottoms (oftenfound in enamelware) becausethey don’t make enough contactwith the surface units and take a long time to boil water.

When canning, use recipes andprocedures from reputablesources. Reliable recipes andprocedures are available from themanufacturer of your canner;manufacturers of glass jars forcanning, such as Ball® and Kerr®

brand; and the United StatesDepartment of AgricultureExtension Service.

Remember that canning is aprocess that generates largeamounts of steam. To avoid burnsfrom steam or heat, be carefulwhen canning.

NOTE: If your house has low voltage,canning may take longer than expected,even though directions have beencarefully followed. The process time willbe shortened by:

(1) using a pressure canner, and

( 2) starting with HOT tap water for fastestheating of large quantities of water.

CAUTION:

� Safe canning requires that harmfulmicroorganisms are destroyed and thatthe jars are sealed completely. Whencanning foods in a water-bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must bemaintained for the required time. Whencanning foods in a pressure canner, thepressure must be maintained for therequired time.

� After you have adjusted the controls, it is very important to make sure theprescribed boil or pressure levels aremaintained for the required time.

� Since you must make sure to processthe canning jars for the prescribedtime, with no interruption in processingtime, do not can on any cooktopsurface unit if your canner is not flat.

Observe the Following Points in Canning

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BAKE PadTouch to select the bake function.

BROIL HI/LO PadTouch to select the broil function.

CONVECTION BAKE PadTouch to select baking with the convectionfunction.

CONVECTION ROAST PadTouch to select roasting with theconvection function.

PROOF PadTouch to select a warm environment usefulfor rising yeast-leavened products.

START PadMust be touched to start any cooking orcleaning function.

DisplayShows the time of day, oven temperature,whether the oven is in the bake, broil orself-cleaning mode and the times set for the timer or automatic oven operations.

If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display andthe oven control signals, this indicates a functionerror code. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven tocool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If thefunction error code repeats, disconnect the power to theoven and call for service.If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a power outage occurred, the clock and allprogrammed functions must be reset. The time of day will flash in the display when therehas been a power outage.

SELF CLEAN LO/STD PadTouch to select self-cleaning function. Seethe Using the self-cleaning oven section.

OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF PadTouch to turn the oven light on or off.

DELAY START PadUse along with COOK TIME or SELF CLEAN LO/STD pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set.

COOK TIME PadTouch and then touch the number pads toset the amount of time you want your foodto cook. The oven will shut off when thecooking time has run out.

CLEAR/OFF PadTouch to cancel ALL oven operationsexcept the clock and timer.

CLOCK PadTouch before setting the clock.

Number PadsUse to set any function requiring numberssuch as the time of day on the clock, thetimer, the oven temperature, the internalfood temperature, the start time and length of operation for timed baking and self-cleaning.

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF PadTouch to select the timer feature.

PROBE PadTouch when using the probe to cook food.

WARM PadTouch to keep cooked foods warm. See theHow to Set the Oven for Warming section.

WARMING ZONE Pad (on some models)Touch this pad when using the centersurface unit to keep food warm until readyto serve.

Using the oven controls. (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

Features and appearance may vary.

Aluminum FoilYou can use aluminum foil to line thebroiler pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the gridand cut slits in it just like the grid.

Without the slits, the foil will prevent fatand meat juices from draining into thebroiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do not cut the slits, you are essentially frying, not broiling.

Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven.

Never entirely cover a rack withaluminum foil. This will disturb the heatcirculation and result in poor baking.

A smaller sheet of foil may be used tocatch a spillover by placing it on a lowerrack several inches below the food.

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

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Preheating and Pan PlacementPreheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheating is necessary for good resultswhen baking cakes, cookies, pastry andbreads.

To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature.The control will beep when the oven is preheatedand the display will show your set temperature.This will take approximately 15–20 minutes.

Baking results will be better if bakingpans are centered in the oven as much aspossible. If baking with more than onepan, place the pans so each has at least 1″to 11⁄2″ of air space around it.

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To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

Before you begin…The racks have stops, so that when placedcorrectly on the supports, they will stopbefore coming completely out, and willnot tilt.

When placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out until it stops.

On some models, the bake heatingelement is under the oven floor. Do notplace foods on the oven bottom forcooking.

To remove a rack, pull it toward you, tilt the front end up and pull it out.

To replace, place the end of the rack(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up thefront and push the rack in.

CAUTION: When you are using therack in the lowest position (A), you will need touse caution when pulling the rack out. Werecommend that you pull the rack out severalinches and then, using two pot holders, pull therack out by holding the sides of it. The rack is lowand you could be burned if you place your hand inthe middle of the rack and pull all the way out. Bevery careful not to burn your hand on the doorwhen using the rack in the lowest position (A).

The oven has 7 rack positions.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or RoastingTouch the BAKE pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired temperature.


Check food for doneness atminimum time on recipe. Cooklonger if necessary.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad whencooking is complete.

NOTE: A cooling fan may automatically turn onand off to cool internal parts. This is normal, andthe fan may continue to run even after the oven in turned off.

If baking four cake layers at the same time,place two layers on rack B and two layers onrack D. Stagger pans on the rack so one isnot directly above the other.

Type of Food Rack PositionFrozen pies (on cookie sheet) C or D

Angel food cake B

Bundt or pound cakes B

Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C or Dcookies, cupcakes, layer cakes, pies

Casseroles C or D

Turkey A

Do not place foods directly on theoven floor.

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Quantity and/ Rack First Side Second SideFood or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments

Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) D 13 8 Space evenly. 1/2″ to 3/4″ thick4 lbs. (12 patties) D 15 11

Beef SteaksRare† 3/4″ to 1″ thick F 6 4 Steaks less than 3/4″Medium 1 to 11/2 lbs. E 8 6 thick are difficult Well Done E 10 8 to cook rare.

Slash fat.Rare† 11/2″ thick D 10 8Medium 2 to 21/2 lbs. D 15 10–12Well Done D 20 20Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 25 Brush each side with

2 to 21⁄2 lbs., melted butter.split lengthwise Broil skin-side-downBreast C 25 15 first.

Bakery ProductBread (toast) 2 to 4 slices F 3 1 Space evenly. PlaceEnglish Muffin 2 (split) F 3-4 English muffins cut-

side-up and brush with butter if desired.

Lobster Tails 2–4 C 18–20 Do not Cut through back of turn shell. Spread open. over. Brush with melted

butter before broiling and after half of broiling time.

Fish Fillets 1 lb. (1/4″ to 1/2″ thick) E 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully. Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking,if desired.

SalmonSteaks 2 (1″ thick) E 10 5 Turn carefully. Do notFillets 2 (1/2″ to 3/4″ thick) E 10 turn skin-side-down.Ham Slices 1/2″ thick D 6 6(precooked) 1″ thick D 8 8Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) D 10 10 Slash fat.Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. D 15 15Lamb ChopsMedium 2 (1″ thick) about 10 E 7 4 Slash fat.Well Done to 12 oz. E 10 9Medium 2 (11/2″ thick) about 1 lb. E 9 6Well Done E 14 10

Using the oven.

How to Set the Oven for BroilingLeave the door open to the broil stop position.The door stays open by itself, yet the propertemperature is maintained in the oven.

NOTE: Food can be broiled with the doorclosed, but it may not brown as well becausethe oven heating element will cycle on and off.

Place the meat or fish on the broilergrid in the broiler pan.

Follow suggested rack positions inthe Broiling Guide.

Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once forHI Broil.

To change to LO Broil, touch theBROIL HI/LO pad again.

Use LO Broil to cook foods such aspoultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughlywithout over-browning them.


When broiling is finished, touch theCLEAR/OFF pad.

NOTE: Broil will not work if the temperatureprobe is plugged in.

Broiling Guide

The size, weight, thickness,starting temperature and your preference of doneness will affectbroiling times. This guideis based on meats atrefrigerator temperature.

† The U.S. Department ofAgriculture says “Rare beef ispopular, but you should know thatcooking it to only 140°F meanssome food poisoning organismsmay survive.” (Source: Safe FoodBook. Your Kitchen Guide. USDARev. June 1985.)

If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may bebroiled by preheating the broilerand positioning the oven rack oneposition higher.




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Using the clock, timer and control lockout. www.GEAppliances.com

To Set the ClockThe clock must be set to the correct timeof day for the automatic oven timingfunctions to work properly. The time ofday cannot be changed during a timedbaking or self-cleaning cycle.

Touch the CLOCK pad.

Touch the number pads.

Touch the START pad.Make sure the clock is set to thecorrect time of day.

To Set the TimerTouch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad.

Touch the number pads until theamount of time you want shows in the display. For example, to set 2 hours and 45 minutes, touch 2, 4and 5 in that order. If you make amistake touch the KITCHEN TIMERON/OFF pad and begin again.


After touching the START pad, SET disappears;this tells you the time is counting down, althoughthe display does not change until one minute haspassed. Seconds will not be shown in the displayuntil the last minute is counting down.

When the timer reaches :00, thecontrol will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF padis touched.

The 6-second tone can be canceled by followingthe steps in the Special features of your ovencontrol section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle.

The timer is a minute timer only. The timer does not control ovenoperations. The maximum setting onthe timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.

To Reset the TimerIf the display is still showing the timeremaining, you may change it bytouching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad,then touch the number pads until thetime you want appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display(clock, delay start or cooking time are inthe display), recall the remaining time bytouching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF padand then touching the number pads toenter the new time you want.

To Cancel the TimerTouch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFpad twice.

Your control will allow you to lock out the touchpads so they cannot be activated when pressed.

To lock/unlock the controls:

Touch the 9 and 0 pads at the sametime for 3 seconds, until the displayshows LOC ON.

To unlock the control, touch the 9and 0 pads at the same time for 3seconds, until the display shows LOC OFF.

When this feature is on and the touchpads are touched, the control will beepand the display will show LOC ON.

� The control lockout mode affects all touchpads. No touch pads will work when thisfeature is activated.

� The adjustment will be retained in memoryafter a power failure.

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ns Using the timed baking and roasting features.NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit formore than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure thatthe oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic StopThe oven will turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time. At the end of thecooking time the oven will turn off automatically.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Using the number pads, enter thedesired temperature.

Touch the COOK TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, youmay need to add additional time to the length ofthe cooking time.

Using the number pads, enter thedesired baking time. The oventemperature and the cooking timethat you entered will be displayed.


The display will show the changingtemperature (starting at 100ºF) and thecooking time. The display starts changingonce the temperature reaches 100ºF.

The oven will continue to cook for theprogrammed amount of time, then shutoff automatically, unless the WARM orthe Cook and Hold feature was set.Depending on your model, see the How toSet the Oven for Warming section or theSpecial features of your oven control section.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear thedisplay.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic StopYou can set the oven control to delay-start theoven, cook for a specific length of time and thenturn off automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correcttime of day.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Using the number pads, enter thedesired temperature.


NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, youmay need to add additional time to the length ofthe cooking time.

Using the number pads, enter thedesired baking time.

Touch the DELAY START pad.

Using the number pads, enter thetime of day you want the oven toturn on and start cooking.


NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you areusing timed baking and do not touch the STARTpad after entering the baking temperature.

If you would like to check the times youhave set, touch the DELAY START pad tocheck the start time you have set or touch the COOK TIME pad to check the lengthof cooking time you have set.

When the oven turns on at the time ofday you have set, the display will show thechanging temperature (starting at 100ºF)and the cooking itme. The display startschanging once the temperature reaches100ºF.

The oven will continue to cook for theprogrammed amount of time, then shutoff automatically, unless the WARM orthe Cook and Hold feature was set.Depending on your model, see the How toSet the Oven for Warming section or theSpecial features of your oven control section.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear thedisplay.

Insert the probe into the food.

Plug the probe into the outlet in theoven. Make sure it’s pushed all the way in. Close the oven door. Makesure the probe cable is not touchingthe broil element.

Touch the PROBE pad.

Touch the number pads to set thedesired internal food or meattemperature. The maximuminternal temperature for the foodthat you can set is 200ºF.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the number pads to set thedesired oven temperature.


The display will flash if the probe is inserted into the outlet and you have not set a probetemperature and touched the START pad.

After the internal temperature of thefood reaches 100°F, the changing internal temperature will be shown inthe display.

When the internal temperature ofthe food reaches the number youhave set, the probe and the oventurn off and the oven controlsignals. To stop the signal, touch theCLEAR/OFF pad. Use hot pads toremove the probe from the food. Do not use tongs to pull on it—theymight damage it.

To change the oven temperature duringthe Roast cycle, touch the BAKE pad andthen the number pads to set the newtemperature.

� If the probe is removed from the food beforethe final temperature is reached, a tone willsound and the display will flash until the probeis removed from the oven.

� You can use the timer even though youcannot use timed oven operations whileusing the probe.

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Using the probe. (on some models) www.GEAppliances.com

For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. Thetemperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want.

Use of probes other than the oneprovided with this product may result indamage to the probe or oven control.

Use the handles of the probe and plugwhen inserting and removing them fromthe food and outlet.

� To avoid damaging your probe, do not usetongs to pull on the cable when removing it.

� To avoid breaking the probe, make sure food is completely defrosted before inserting.

� To prevent possible burns, do not unplug theprobe from the outlet until the oven hascooled.

� Never leave your probe inside the oven duringa self-cleaning cycle.

� Do not store the probe in the oven. The temperature probe has askewer-like probe at one end and aplug at the other end that goes intothe outlet in the oven.

After preparing the meat and placing iton a trivet or on the broiler pan grid,follow these directions for proper probeplacement.

Insert the probe completely into themeat. It should not touch bone, fat orgristle.

For roasts with no bone, insert the probeinto the meatiest part of the roast. Forbone-in ham or lamb, insert the probeinto the center of the lowest large muscle.

Insert the probe into the center of dishessuch as meat loaf or casseroles.

Insert the probe into the meatiest part ofthe inner thigh from below and parallelto the leg of a whole turkey.

How to Set the Oven For Roasting When Using the Probe (on some models)

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Because heated air is circulated evenlythroughout the oven, foods can be baked with excellent results usingmultiple racks.

The amount of time required for multi-rack baking may increase slightly for some foods, but overall time is savedbecause two to three times as much foodis cooked at once. Cookies, muffins,biscuits, and other quick breads give good results with multi-rack baking.

To cook food on more than one rack inconvection bake, use CONVECTION BAKEMULTI or CONVECTION BAKE (dependingon model).

When baking on 3 racks, place one rack in the second (B) position, one in the fourth (D) position and one in the sixth (F) position.

Using the convection oven.

Adapting Recipes…You can use your favorite recipes in theconvection oven.

When convection baking, the AutoRecipe™ Conversion feature automaticallyreduces the set regular bakingtemperature by the recommended 25°F.See Auto Recipe™ Conversion in theSpecial Features section.

� Use pan size recommended.

� Some package instructions for frozencasseroles or main dishes have beendeveloped using commercial convection ovens.For best results in this oven, preheat the ovenand use the temperature on the package.

Convection FanIn a convection oven, a fan circulates hot airover, under and around the food. This circulating hot air is evenly distributedthroughout the oven cavity. As a result, foodsare evenly cooked and browned—often in lesstime with convection heat.

NOTE: The convection fan will cycle onand off while cooking to best distributehot air in the oven.

The convection oven fan shuts off whenthe oven door is opened. DO NOT leavethe door open for long periods of timewhile using convection cooking or youmay shorten the life of the convectionheating element.

Multi-Rack Convection Baking

Multi-rack position.

The convection fan circulates the heatedair evenly over and around the foodusing the bake and broil elements.

When convection baking with only 1 rack, use CONVECTION BAKE 1 RACK orCONVECTION BAKE (depending on model) andfor best results place the rack on shelf C or D atthe center of the oven. Cook times may decrease,so food should be checked earlier than packagedirections to make sure that it does not overcook.

Ideal for cooking large casseroles andlasagna with good results.

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Touch the CONVECTION BAKEMULTI/1 RACK pad once(CONVECTION BAKE MULTI mode)for multi-rack convection baking.This mode is used for cooking fooditems on more than one rack (i.e., 2,3 or more racks) at the same time inconvection bake. See Multi-RackBaking section for moreinformation.Touch the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/1 RACK pad twice (CONVECTION BAKE1 RACK mode) for one rackconvection baking. This mode is usedfor cooking food items on only one rack in convection bake.NOTE: On some models, there is onlya CONVECTION BAKE pad whichworks for both one-rack and multi-rack convection baking.Touch the CONVECTION ROAST padfor convection roasting.

Touch the number pads to set thedesired oven temperature.Touch the START pad.

To change the oven temperature, touchthe CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/1 RACK,CONVECTION BAKE (depending onmodel) or CONVECTION ROAST pad andthen the number pads to set the newtemperature.When the oven starts to heat, thechanging temperature, starting at 100°F,will be displayed. When oven reaches thetemperature you set, 3 beeps will sound.

Touch CLEAR/OFF pad whenfinished.

� You will hear a fan while cooking withconvection. The fan will stop when the door isopened, but the heat will not turn off.

� You may hear the oven clicking during baking. This is normal.

Cookware for Convection CookingBefore using your convection oven,check to see if your cookware leavesroom for air circulation in the oven. If you are baking with several pans, leavespace between them. Also, be sure thepans do not touch each other or the walls of the oven.

Paper and PlasticHeat-resistant paper and plasticcontainers that are recommended for use in regular ovens can be used inconvection ovens. Plastic cookware that is heat-resistant to temperatures of 400°F can also be used.

Metal and GlassAny type of cookware will work in yourconvection oven. However, metal pansheat the fastest and are recommendedfor convection baking. � Darkened or matte-finished pans will bake

faster than shiny pans.� Glass or ceramic pans cook more slowly.For recipes like oven-baked chicken, use a pan with low sides. Hot air cannotcirculate well around food in a pan withhigh sides.

How to Set the Oven for Convection Baking or RoastingOR OR

Convection Roast� Good for large tender cuts of meat, uncovered.The convection fan circulates the heatedair evenly over and around the food.Meat and poultry are browned on allsides as if they were cooked on arotisserie. Using the roasting rackprovided, heated air will be circulatedover, under and around the food beingroasted. The heated air seals in juicesquickly for a moist and tender productwhile, at the same time, creating a richgolden brown exterior.

When you are convection roasting it isimportant that you use the broiler panand grid and the special roasting rack forbest convection roasting results. The panis used to catch grease spills and the gridis used to prevent grease spatters, whilethe rack allows the heated air to circulateunder the meat and increase browningon the underside of the meat or poultry.� Place the rack in the lowest rack

position (A).� Place the grid on the broiler pan

and put the roasting rack over them,making sure the posts on the roastingrack fit into the holes in broiler pan.

� Place the meat on the roasting rack.

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When baking cookies, you willget the best results if you use aflat cookie sheet instead of apan with low sides.

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ns Using the timed features for convection cooking.You will hear a fan while cooking with these features. The fan will stop when the door is opened, but the heat will not turn off.NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic StopThe oven will turn on immediately and cook for aselected length of time. At the end of the cookingtime, the oven will turn off automatically.Make sure the clock shows the correct timeof day.

Touch the CONVECTION BAKEMULTI/1 RACK pad once(CONVECTION BAKE MULTI mode)for multi-rack convection baking.This mode is used for cooking fooditems on more than one rack (i.e., 2,3 or more racks) at the same time inconvection bake. See Multi-RackBaking section for more information.Touch the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/1 RACK pad twice (CONVECTION BAKE1 RACK mode) for one rackconvection baking. This mode is usedfor cooking food items on only onerack in convection bake.NOTE: On some models, there is onlya CONVECTION BAKE pad whichworks for both one-rack and multi-rack convection baking.Touch the CONVECTION ROAST padfor convection roasting.Touch the number pads to set thedesired oven temperature.Touch the COOK TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you mayneed to add addtional time to the length of thecooking time.

Touch the number pads to set thedesired length of cooking time. Theminimum cooking time you can set is 1 minute. The oven temperaturethat you set and the cooking time thatyou entered will be in the display.Touch the START pad.

The display will show the changingtemperature (starting at 100°F) and thecooking time. The display starts changingonce the temperature reaches 100°F.The oven will continue to cook for theprogrammed amount of time, then shut off automatically, unless the WARM or the Cook and Hold feature was set.Depending on your model, see the How toSet the Oven for Warming section or theSpecial features of your oven control section.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the display if necessary. Remove the food from the oven. Remember,even though the oven turns offautomatically, food left in the oven will continue cooking after the oventurns off.

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How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic StopYou can set the oven control to delay-start the oven,cook for a specific length of time and then turn offautomatically.Make sure the clock shows the correct timeof day.

Touch the CONVECTION BAKEMULTI/1 RACK pad once(CONVECTION BAKE MULTI mode)for multi-rack convection baking.This mode is used for cooking fooditems on more than one rack (i.e., 2,3 or more racks) at the same time inconvection bake. See Multi-RackBaking section for more information.Touch the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/1 RACK pad twice (CONVECTION BAKE1 RACK mode) for one rackconvection baking. This mode is usedfor cooking food items on only onerack in convection bake.NOTE: On some models, there is onlya CONVECTION BAKE pad whichworks for both one-rack and multi-rack convection baking.Touch the CONVECTION ROAST padfor convection roasting.Touch the number pads to set thedesired oven temperature.Touch the COOK TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you mayneed to add additional time to the length of thecooking time.

Touch the number pads to set thedesired cooking time.Touch the DELAY START pad.

Touch the number pads to set thetime of day you want the oven to turnon and start cooking.

If you would like to check the times you have set,touch the DELAY START pad to check the start timeyou have set, or touch the COOK TIME pad tocheck the length of cooking time you have set.


NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking or roasting and do not touch the START pad after entering the baking or roasting temperature.When the oven turns on at the time of day you have set, the display will show the changing temperature (starting at 100°F) and the cooking time.The display starts changing once thetemperature reaches 100°F.The oven will continue to cook for theprogrammed amount of time, then shut off automatically, unless the WARM or theCook and Hold feature was set.Depending on your model, see the How toSet the Oven for Warming section or theSpecial features of your oven control section.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the display if necessary. Remove the food from the oven. Remember,even though the oven shuts offautomatically, food left in the oven will continue cooking after the oventurns off.

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ns Using the convection oven.

How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the ProbeThe display will flash PROBE and theoven control will signal if the probe isinserted into the outlet, and you have notset a probe temperature and pressed theSTART pad.

Place the rack in the lowest position(A). Insert the probe into the meat.

Plug the probe into the outlet in theoven. Make sure it is pushed all theway in. Close the oven door.

Touch the CONVECTION ROAST pad.

Touch the number pads to set thedesired oven temperature.

Touch the PROBE pad.

Touch the number pads to set thedesired internal meat temperature.


When the oven starts to heat, the wordLO will be in the display.

After the internal temperature of the meatreaches 100°F, the changing internaltemperature will be shown in the display.

When the internal temperature ofthe meat reaches the number youhave set, the probe and the oventurn off and the oven controlsignals. To stop the signal, touch theCLEAR/OFF pad. Use hot pads toremove the probe from the food.Do not use tongs to pull on it—theymight damage it.

CAUTION: To prevent possible burns,do not unplug the probe from the oven outlet untilthe oven has cooled. Do not store the probe in the oven.

NOTE:

� If the probe is removed from the food beforethe final temperature is reached, a tone willsound and the display will flash until the probeis removed from the oven.

� You will hear a fan while cooking with thisfeature. The fan will stop when the door isopened, but the heat will not turn off.

� You can use the timer even though you cannotuse timed oven operations.

For best results when roasting largeturkeys and roasts, we recommendusing the probe included in theconvection oven.

To change the oven temperatureduring the Convection Roast cycle,touch the CONVECTION ROAST padand then touch the number pads to set the new desired temperature.

Convection Roasting Guide

Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven Temp. Internal Temp.Beef Rib, Boneless Rib, Rare 20–24 325°F 140°F†

Top Sirloin Medium 24–28 325°F 160°F(3 to 5 lbs.) Well 28–32 325°F 170°FBeef Tenderloin Rare 10–14 325°F 140°F†

Medium 14–18 325°F 160°FPork Bone-In, Boneless (3 to 5 lbs.) 23–27 325°F 170°F

Chops (1/2 to 1″ thick) 2 chops 30–35 total 325°F 170°F4 chops 35–40 total 325°F 170°F6 chops 40–45 total 325°F 170°F

Ham Canned, Butt, Shank (3 to 5 lbs. fully cooked) 14–18 325°F 140°FLamb Bone-In, Boneless (3 to 5 lbs.) Medium 17–20 325°F 160°F

Well 20–24 325°F 170°FSeafood Fish, Whole (3 to 5 lbs.) 30–40 total 400°F

Lobster Tails (6 to 8 oz. each) 20–25 total 350°FPoultry Whole Chicken (21⁄2 to 31⁄2 lbs.) 24–26 350°F 180°–185°F

Cornish Hens, Unstuffed (1 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 50–55 total 350°F 180°–185°FStuffed (1 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 55–60 total 350°F 180°–185°F

Duckling (4 to 5 lbs.) 24–26 325°F 180°–185°F

Turkey, Whole*Unstuffed (10 to 16 lbs.) 8–11 325°F 180°–185°FUnstuffed (18 to 24 lbs.) 7–10 325°F 180°–185°F

Turkey Breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 16–19 325°F 170°F* Stuffed birds generally require 30–45 minutes additional roasting time. Shield legs and breast with foil to prevent

overbrowning and drying of skin. † The U.S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F means

some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)




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Using the proofing and warming features. www.GEAppliances.com

The proofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products.

How to Set the Oven For Proofing (on some models)

Place the covered dough in a dish inthe oven on shelf B or C.

NOTE: For best results, cover the dough with acloth or with greased plastic wrap (the plasticmay need to be anchored underneath thecontainer so the oven fan will not blow it off).

Touch the PROOF pad and then the START pad.

The display will read PrF (proof).

The oven interior light turns on andremains on during proofing.

The proofing feature automaticallyprovides the optimum temperature forthe proofing process, and therefore doesnot have a temperature adjustment.

Set the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF forthe minimum proof time.

When proofing is finished, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

� To avoid lowering the oven temperature and lengthening proofing time, do not open the oven door unnecessarily.

� Check bread products early to avoid over-proofing.

NOTE:

� Do not use the proofing mode for warming food or keeping food hot. The proofing oventemperature is not hot enough to hold foods at safe temperatures. Use the WARM or theCook and Hold feature (depending on model) tokeep food warm.

� Proofing will not operate when oven is above125°F. “HOT” will show in the display.

How to Set the Oven For Warming (on some models)

The warm feature keeps cooked foodswarm for up to 3 hours after the cookingfunction is finished, or it can be activatedindependently to keep already cookedfoods warm.

This feature is not designed to reheatcold food.

To use this feature independently, touchthe WARM pad and then the START pad.

To activate this feature for use afterTimed Baking or Roasting, touch theWARM pad while programming the ovenand before touching START.

To Crisp Stale Items� Place food in low-sided dishes or pans.

� For best results, place the food items ina single layer. Do not stack.

� Leave them uncovered.

� Check crispness after 20–30 minutes. Add time as needed.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

� Food should be kept hot in its cookingcontainer or transferred to a heat-safe serving dish.

� For moist foods, cover them with an oven-safelid or aluminum foil.

� Fried or crisp foods do not need to be covered,but can become too dry if warmed for too long.

� Repeated opening of the door allows the hotair to escape and the food to cool.

� Allow extra time for the temperature inside theoven to stabilize after adding items.

� With large loads it may be necessary to coversome of the cooked food items.

� Remove serving spoons, etc., before placingcontainers in the oven.

� Do not use plastic containers, lids or plasticwrap.

CAUTION: Plastic containers, lids orplastic wrap will melt if placed in the oven.Melted plastic may not be removable and is notcovered under your warranty.

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ns Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks tobecome more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostatyourself.

Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.

NOTE: This adjustment will only affect baking and roasting temperatures; it will not affect broiling, convection or self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure.

To Adjust the ThermostatTouch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKEpads at the same time for 3 secondsuntil the display shows SF.

Touch the BAKE pad. A two digitnumber shows in the display.

Touch BAKE again to alternatebetween increasing and decreasingthe oven temperature.

The oven temperature can beadjusted up to (+) 35ºF hotter or (-)35ºF cooler. Touch the number padsthe same way you read them. Forexample, to change the oventemperature 15ºF, touch 1 and 5.

When you have made theadjustment, touch the START pad togo back to the time of day display.Use your oven as you wouldnormally.

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The type of margarine will affect baking performance!Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If youdecrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.

Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the fatcontent of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.

Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads, on theother hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavorof baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least70% vegetable oil.

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Using the self-cleaning oven. www.GEAppliances.com

The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

Before a Clean CycleWe recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using aventilation fan or hood during the firstself-clean cycle.

Remove the racks, broiler pan, broilergrid, probe, all cookware and anyaluminum foil from the oven.

The oven racks can be self-cleaned, butthey will darken, lose their luster andbecome hard to slide.

Soil on the front frame of the range andoutside the gasket on the door will needto be cleaned by hand. Clean these areaswith hot water, soap-filled steel-wool padsor cleansers such as Soft Scrub®. Rinsewell with clean water and dry.

Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass

material of the oven door gasket cannotwithstand abrasion. It is essential for thegasket to remain intact. If you notice itbecoming worn or frayed, replace it.

Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the ovenbottom.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is inplace and the oven light is off.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes givenoff during the self-cleaning cycle of anyrange. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

Wipe up heavy soil on the ovenbottom.

How to Set the Oven for CleaningTouch the SELF CLEAN LO/STD padonce for a 4-hour clean time ortwice for a 3-hour clean time.A 3-hour self-clean time isrecommended for use whencleaning small, contained spills. Aself-clean time of 4 hours or longeris recommended for a dirtier oven.If a time other than 4 hours or 3 hours is needed, use the numberpads and enter the desired cleantime.

You can change the clean time to anytime between 3 hours and 5 hours,depending on how dirty your oven is.


The door locks automatically. The displaywill show the clean time remaining. It willnot be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED lightgoes off.

When the LOCKED light goes off, you willbe able to open the door.

� The word LOCKED will flash and theoven control will signal if you set theclean cycle and forget to close the ovendoor.

� To stop a clean cycle, touch theCLEAR/OFF pad. When the LOCKED lightgoes off indicating the oven has cooledbelow the locking temperature, youwill be able to open the door.

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After a Clean CycleYou may notice some white ash in theoven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth afterthe oven cools.

If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with avinegar and water mixture.

These deposits are usually a salt residuethat cannot be removed by the cleancycle.

If the oven is not clean after one cleancycle, repeat the cycle.

� You cannot set the oven for cookinguntil the oven is cool enough for thedoor to unlock.

� While the oven is self-cleaning, you cantouch the CLOCK pad to display thetime of day. To return to the cleancountdown, touch the SELF CLEANLO/STD pad.

� If the racks become hard to slide, applya small amount of cooking oil to apaper towel and wipe the edges of theoven racks with the paper towel.

The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

How to Delay the Start of CleaningTouch the SELF CLEAN LO/STD padonce for a 4-hour clean time ortwice for a 3-hour clean time.A 3-hour self-clean time isrecommended for use whencleaning small, contained spills. Aself-clean time of 4 hours or longeris recommended for a dirtier oven.If a time other than 4 hours or 3 hours is needed, use the numberpads and enter the desired cleantime.

You can change the clean time to anytime between 3 hours and 5 hours,depending on how dirty your oven is.

Touch the DELAY START pad.

Using the number pads, enter thetime of day you want the clean cycleto start.


The door locks automatically. The displaywill show the start time. It will not bepossible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the locktemperature and the LOCKED light goesoff.

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Special features of your oven control. www.GEAppliances.com

Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them.

The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.

When the display shows your choice, touch the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after a power failure, except for the Sabbath feature, which will have to be reset.

12-Hour ShutdownWith this feature, should you forget and leave theoven on, the control will automatically turn off theoven after 12 hours during baking functions orafter 3 hours during a broil function.

If you wish to turn OFF this feature, followthe steps below.

Touch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKEpads at the same time for 3 secondsuntil the display shows SF.

Touch the DELAY START pad untilno shdn (no shut-off) appears in thedisplay.

Touch the START pad to activate theno shut-off and leave the control set in this special features mode.

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Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature SelectionYour oven control is set to use the Fahrenheittemperature selections but you may change thisto use the Celsius selections.


Touch the COOK TIME and BROILHI/LO pads at the same time. Thedisplay will show F (Fahrenheit).

Touch the COOK TIME and BROILHI/LO pads again at the same time.The display will show C (Celsius).


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Tones at the End of a Timed CycleAt the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps willsound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the CLEAR/OFF pad is touched. Thiscontinual 6-second beep may be canceled.

To cancel the 6-second beep:


Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFpad. The display shows CON BEEP(continuous beep). Touch theKITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad again. The display shows BEEP.(This cancels the one beep every 6 seconds.)


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Cook and HoldYour control has a cook and hold feature thatkeeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours afterTimed Baking or Roasting is finished

NOTE: This feature can only be programmed towork with Timed Baking or Roasting. (See theUsing the timed baking or roasting featuressection.) After Timed Baking or Roasting hasautomatically stoped, the programmed cook andhold will automatically start.

To activate this feature for use afterTimed Baking or Roasting, follow thesteps below.


Touch the COOK TIME pad. Thedisplay will show Hld OFF.

Touch the COOK TIME pad again to activate the feature. The displaywill show Hld ON.

Touch the START pad to activate the cook and hold feature and leave the control set in this specialfeatures mode.

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Special features of your oven control.

12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock BlackoutYour control is set to use a 12-hour clock.

If you would prefer to have a 24-hourmilitary time clock or black out the clockdisplay, follow the steps below.


Touch the CLOCK pad once. Thedisplay will show 12 hr. If this is the choice you want, touch the START pad.

Touch the CLOCK pad again to change to the 24 hour military time clock. Thedisplay will show 24 hr. If this is the choiceyou want, touch the START pad.

Touch the CLOCK pad again to black outthe clock display. The display will showOFF. If this is the choice you want, touchthe START pad.

NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode youwill not be able to use the Delay Start function.

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Tone VolumeThis feature allows you to adjust the tonevolumes to a more acceptable volume. There arethree possible volume levels.

Touch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKEpads at the same time for 3 seconds,until the display shows SF.

Touch the OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF pad.The display will show 2 BEEP. This isthe middle volume level.

Touch the OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF padagain. The display will show 3 BEEP.This is the loudest volume level.

Touch the OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF padagain. The display will show 1 BEEP.This is the quietest volume level.

For each time the level is changed, a tone will sound to provide anindication of the volume level.

Choose the desired sound level (1 BEEP, 2 BEEP, 3 BEEP).

Touch the START pad to activate thelevel shown.

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Using Auto Recipe™ ConversionWhen using convection bake, the Auto Recipe™

Conversion feature will automatically convertentered regular baking temperatures toconvection baking temperatures.

This feature is activated so the display will show the actual converted (reduced)temperature. For example, if you enter a regularrecipe temperature of 350°F and touch theSTART pad, the display will show CON and the converted temperature of 325°F.

NOTE: This feature does not convert convectionbake cooking times, only regular bakingtemperatures.

To deactivate the feature:


Touch the CONVECTION BAKE orCONVECTION BAKE MULTI/1 RACKpad (depending on model). Thedisplay will show CON ON. Touch theCONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTIONBAKE MULTI/1 RACK pad again. Thedisplay will show CON OFF.


To reactivate the feature, repeat steps 1–3above but touch the START pad whenCON ON is in the display.

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Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.) (On some models)

The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking.

NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may beremoved. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.

How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day andthe oven is off.

Touch and hold both the BROIL HI/LO andBAKE pads, at the same time, until thedisplay shows SF.

NOTE: If bake or broil appears in thedisplay, the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE padswere not touched at the same time.Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and beginagain.

Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtHappears in the display.

Touch the START pad and ⊃ will appearin the display.

Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will be given.

Using the number pads, enter thedesired temperature between 170°F and550°F. No signal or temperature will begiven.


After a random delay period ofapproximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,⊃ will appear in the displayindicating that the oven is baking/roasting. If ⊃ doesn’t appear in thedisplay, start again at Step 4.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch theBAKE pad, enter the new temperature usingthe number pads and touch the START pad.

NOTE: The CLEAR/OFF and COOK TIME pads areactive during the Sabbath feature.

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Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day andthe oven is off.

Touch and hold both the BROIL HI/LO andBAKE pads, at the same time, until thedisplay shows SF.

NOTE: If bake or broil appears in thedisplay, the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE padswere not touched at the same time.Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and beginagain.

Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtHappears in the display.

Touch the START pad and ⊃ will appearin the display.


Touch the number pads to set thedesired length of cooking time between 1 minute and 9 hours and 99 minutes.The cooking time that you entered will be displayed.


Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will begiven.

Using the number pads, enter thedesired temperature. No signal ortemperature will be given. Touch the START pad.

After a random delay period ofapproximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,⊃ will appear in the display indicatingthat the oven is baking/roasting. If ⊃doesn’t appear in the display, start againat Step 7.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch theBAKE pad, enter the new temperature usingthe number pads and touch the START pad.

When cooking is finished, the display willchange from ⊃ to ⊃ and 0:00 will appear,indicating that the oven has turned OFF but isstill set in Sabbath. Remove the cooked food.

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Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

If the oven is cooking, wait for a randomdelay period of approximately 30seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃ is in the display.

Touch and hold both the BROIL HI/LOand BAKE pads, at the same time, untilthe display shows SF.

Tap the DELAY START pad until 12 shdnor no shdn appears in the display.

12 shdn indicates that the oven willautomatically turn off after 12 hours. no shdn indicates that the oven will notautomatically turn off.


NOTE: If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath, the oven willautomatically turn off and stay off even when the power returns. The oven control must be reset.

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When the display shows ⊃ theoven is set in Sabbath. When thedisplay shows ⊃ the oven isbaking/roasting.

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Control PanelIf desired, the touch pads may be deactivatedbefore cleaning.

See the Cooking/Self-Clean lockoutinformation in the Special features of your oven control section in this manual.

Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.

You may also use a glass cleaner.

Remove heavier soil with warm soapywater. Do not use abrasives of any kind.

Reactivate the touch pads after cleaning.

Care and cleaning of the range. www.GEAppliances.com

Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.

Control KnobsThe control knobs may be removed for easiercleaning.

Before removing the knobs forcleaning, please note that the knobs arein the OFF position. When replacing the

knobs, check the OFF position to insureproper placement.

Wash the knobs in soap and water or avinegar and hot water solution but do not soak.

How to Remove Packaging TapeTo assure no damage is done to the finishof the product, the safest way to removethe adhesive left from packaging tapeand cooktop labels on new appliances is an application of a household liquiddishwashing detergent, mineral oil orcooking oil.

Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.Wipe dry and then apply an appliancepolish to thoroughly clean and protectthe surface.

NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from allparts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tipdevice is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take thisprecaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.

Oven Vent The oven vent is above the left side of the door.

This area could become hot during oven use.

It is normal for steam to come out of the vent.

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The gasket is designed with a gap at thebottom to allow for proper air circulation.Do not rub or clean the door gasket—it has an extremely low resistance toabrasion. If you notice the gasket becoming worn,frayed or damaged in any way or if it hasbecome displaced on the door, you shouldhave it replaced.

To clean the inside of the door:

� Because the area inside the gasket iscleaned during the self-clean cycle, youdo not need to clean this by hand.

� The area outside the gasket and the door liner can be cleaned with asoap-filled steel wool or plastic pad, hot water and detergent. Rinse wellwith a vinegar and water solution.

To clean the outside of the door:� Use soap and water to thoroughly

clean the top, sides and front of theoven door. Rinse well. You may alsouse a glass cleaner to clean the glass

on the outside of the door. Do not letwater drip into the vent openings.

� If any stain on the door vent trim ispersistent, use a soft abrasive cleanerand a sponge-scrubber for best results.

� Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,tomato sauces and basting materialscontaining acids may causediscoloration and should be wiped up immediately. When surface is cool,clean and rinse.

� Do not use oven cleaners, cleaningpowders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.

Lift-Off Oven Door

Cleaning the Oven Door

The door is very heavy. Be careful whenremoving and lifting the door.

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door:

Fully open the door.

Pull the hinge locks down toward the door frame, to the unlockedposition. A tool, such as a small flat-blade screwdriver, may berequired.

Firmly grasp both sides of the doorat the top.

Close door to the door removalposition, which is halfway betweenthe broil stop position and fullyclosed.

Lift door up and out until the hingearm is clear of the slot.

To replace the door:

Firmly grasp both sides of the doorat the top.

With thedoor at thesame angle asthe removalposition, seat theindentation of the hinge arm into the bottomedge of the hingeslot. The notch in the hinge armmust be fully seated into the bottomof the slot.Fully open the door. If the door willnot fully open, the indentation isnot seated correctly in the bottomedge of the slot.

Push the hinge locks up against thefront frame of the oven cavity to thelocked position.

Close the oven door.

Hinge lock

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Indentation

Bottomedge

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Hinge lock

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Push hinge locks up to lock.

Pull hinge locks down to unlock.

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Clean the oven racks and the convectionroasting rack with an abrasive cleanser orsteel wool. After cleaning, rinse the rackswith clean water and dry with a cleancloth.

NOTE: The oven racks and convection roastingrack may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven.However, the oven racks will darken in color,lose their luster and become hard to slide ifcleaned during the self-cleaning cycle.

To make the oven racks slide more easily,apply a small amount of cooking oil to apaper towel and wipe the edges of theoven racks with the paper towel.

Oven Racks and Convection Roasting RackRoasting rack

Oven rack

Oven Light Bulbs (on some models)

NOTE: The glass cover should beremoved only when cold. Wearing latexgloves may offer a better grip.

CAUTION: Before replacing youroven light bulb, disconnect the electricalpower to the oven at the main fuse orcircuit breaker panel.

Be sure to let the light cover and bulbcool completely.

For your safety, do not touch a hot bulbwith bare hands or a damp cloth.

To remove: Turn the glass covercounterclockwise 1/4 turn until thetabs of the glass cover clear thegrooves of the socket.

Using gloves or a dry cloth, removethe bulb by pulling it straight out.

To replace: Use a new 130-volt halogen bulb,not to exceed 50 watts.

Using gloves or a dry cloth, removethe bulb from its packaging. Do nottouch the bulb with bare fingers.

Push the bulb straight into thereceptacle all the way.

Place the tabs of the glass cover intothe grooves of the socket. Turn theglass cover clockwise 1/4 turn.

For improved lighting inside theoven, clean the glass coverfrequently using a wet cloth. Thisshould be done when the oven iscompletely cool.

Reconnect electrical power to the oven.

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Press down and pull out.

Removable Oven FloorTo remove the oven floor:

Remove the oven door using theinstructions in the Lift-Off Oven Doorsection.

Press down and pull out theremovable oven floor.

Clean the oven floor with warmsoapy water.

When reinstalling the oven floor, besure to slide it all the way to the backof the oven.

IMPORTANT: Always replace theremovable floor before the next use.

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Oven Light Replacement (on some models)

CAUTION: Before replacing your ovenlight bulb, disconnect the electrical power to therange at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Be sure to let the light cover and bulbcool completely.

To remove the cover:

Twist lens counterclockwise about aquarter turn to remove.

Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.

Replace bulb with a 40-wattappliance bulb or two-pronghalogen bulb as appropriate.

To replace the cover:

Line up tabs of lens in front of tabson housing and rotate clockwise toengage.

Connect electrical power to therange.

Broiler Pan and GridDo not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self-cleaning oven.

After broiling, remove the broiler panfrom the oven. Remove the grid from thepan. Carefully pour out the grease fromthe pan into a proper container.

Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hotwater with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.

If food has burned on, sprinkle the gridwith detergent while hot and cover withwet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soakingthe pan will remove burned-on foods.

Both the broiler pan and grid may be cleaned witha commercial oven cleaner.

Both the broiler pan and grid can also becleaned in a dishwasher.

Do not store a soiled broiler panand grid anywhere in the range.

Oven Heating ElementsDo not clean the broil element. Any soilwill burn off when the element is heated.Clean the oven floor with warm, soapywater.

On some models, the bake element is notexposed and is under the oven floor. If spillovers,residue or ash accumulate on the oven floor, wipeup before self-cleaning.

Storage Drawer RemovalTo remove the drawer:

Pull the drawer out until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer until thestops clear the guides.

Remove the drawer.

To replace the drawer:

Place the drawer rails on the guides.

Push the drawer back until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer andpush back until the stops clear theguides.

Lower the front of the drawer andpush back until it closes.

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Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)

Do not use a steel wool pad; it willscratch the surface.

To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water, a stainless steelcleaner such as Kleen King® or an all-purpose liquid or spray cleaner.Always scrub in the direction of thegrain. Rinse thoroughly with a sponge orcloth and clean water. Dry with a soft,clean cloth.

After cleaning, use a stainless steelpolish, such as Stainless Steel Magic®,Revere Copper and Stainless SteelCleaner® or Wenol All Purpose Metal Polish®. Follow the productinstructions for cleaning the stainlesssteel surface.

Painted SurfacesPainted surfaces include the door, top of the control panel and the drawerfront. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners,cleaning powders, steel wool or harshabrasives on any painted surface.

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Allow the cooktop to cool.

Use a single-edge razor bladescraper at approximately a 45°angle against the glass surface and scrape the soil. It will benecessary to apply pressure to the razor scraper in order toremove the residue.

After scraping with the razor scraper, spread a few drops ofCERAMA BRYTE® CeramicCooktop Cleaner on the entireburned residue area. Use theCERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad toremove any remaining residue.

For additional protection, after all residue has beenremoved, polish the entiresurface with CERAMA BRYTE®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleanerand a paper towel.

Burned-On ResidueWARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surfacemay occur if you use scrub pads other than thepad included with your cooktop.

Allow the cooktop to cool.

Spread a few drops of CERAMABRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaneron the entire burned residue area.

Using the included CERAMABRYTE® Cleaning Pad for CeramicCooktops, rub the residue area,applying pressure as needed.

If any residue remains, repeat thesteps listed above as needed.

For additional protection, after allresidue has been removed, polishthe entire surface with CERAMABRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleanerand a paper towel.

The CERAMA BRYTE® CeramicCooktop Scraper and allrecommended supplies areavailable through our Parts Center.See instructions under “To OrderParts” section on next page.NOTE: Do not use a dull or nicked blade.

Heavy, Burned-On Residue

Use a CERAMA BRYTE® CleaningPad for Ceramic Cooktops or aScotch-Brite® Multi-Purpose NoScratch blue scrub pad.

Normal Daily Use CleaningONLY use CERAMA BRYTE® CeramicCooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop.Other creams may not be as effective.

To maintain and protect the surface ofyour glass cooktop, follow these steps:

Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with CERAMABRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.This helps protect the top andmakes cleanup easier.

Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will helpkeep the cooktop looking new.

Shake the cleaning cream well.Apply a few drops of CERAMABRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleanerdirectly to the cooktop.

Use a paper towel or CERAMABRYTE® Cleaning Pad for CeramicCooktops to clean the entirecooktop surface.

Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning residue.No need to rinse.

NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOTheat the cooktop until it has been cleanedthoroughly.

Clean your cooktop aftereach spill. Use CERAMABRYTE® Ceramic CooktopCleaner.

Begin by locking the cooktop; see theControl Lockout section.

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To order CERAMA BRYTE® CeramicCooktop Cleaner and the cooktopscraper, please call our toll-free number:

National Parts Center 800.626.2002.CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300CERAMA BRYTE® CeramicCooktop Scraper . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X0302Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WB64X5027(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pads forCeramic Cooktops . . . . . . . . .# WX10X350

Turn off all surface units. Removehot pans.

Wearing an oven mitt:a. Use a single-edge razor blade

scraper (CERAMA BRYTE®

Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) tomove the spill to a cool area on the cooktop.

b. Remove the spill with paper towels.

Any remaining spillover should beleft until the surface of the cooktophas cooled.

Don’t use the surface units againuntil all of the residue has beencompletely removed.

NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glasssurface has already occurred, the cooktop glasswill have to be replaced. In this case, service willbe necessary.

Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted PlasticOur testing shows that if youare cooking high sugar mixturessuch as jelly or fudge and havea spillover, it can causepermanent damage to the glasssurface unless the spillover isimmediately removed.

Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. It willleave metal markings on thecooktop surface.These marks are removable using the CERAMA BRYTE® CeramicCooktop Cleaner with the CERAMABRYTE® Cleaning Pad for CeramicCooktops.

If pots with a thin overlay ofaluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leaveblack discoloration on the cooktop.This should be removedimmediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent.

WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of pansfor roughness that would scratch the cooktop.

Metal Marks and Scratches

To Order Parts

Glass surface—potential for permanent damage.

Before You Call For Service…Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Surface units will not Improper cookware • Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of maintain a rolling boil being used. the surface unit selected.or cooking is not fast enough

Surface units do A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.not work properly blown or the circuit breaker

tripped.

Cooktop controls • Check to see the correct control is set for the surfaceimproperly set. unit you are using.

Scratches (may appear Incorrect cleaning • Scratches are not removable. Tiny scratches will becomeas cracks) on cooktop methods being used. less visible in time as a result of cleaning.glass surface Cookware with rough bottoms • To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning

being used or coarse particles procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean (salt or sand) were between before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms.the cookware and the surfaceof the cooktop.Cookware has been slidacross the cooktop surface.

Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned • See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.on the cooktop before next use.

Hot surface on a model • This is normal. The surface may appear discolored with a light-colored cooktop. when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear

as the glass cools.

Plastic melted to Hot cooktop came into • See the Glass surface – potential for permanent damagethe surface contact with plastic placed section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.

on the hot cooktop.

Pitting (or indentation) Hot sugar mixture spilled • Call a qualified technician for replacement.of the cooktop on the cooktop.

Frequent cycling Improper cookware • Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.off and on of being used.surface units

Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.not work Switch operating • Call for service.

light is broken.

Oven will not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properlyinserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.

A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.

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Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.or roast properly

Rack position is incorrect • See the Using the oven section.or the rack is not level.

Incorrect cookware or • See the Using the oven section.cookware of improper size being used.

Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat – Do it yourself!adjustment. section.

Food does not Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad. broil properly

Improper rack position • See the Broiling Guide.being used.

Cookware not suited • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.for broiling.

The probe is plugged into the • Unplug and remove the probe from the oven.outlet in the oven. (on some models)

Aluminum foil used on the • See the Using the oven section.the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended.

In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.(voltage) may be low.

• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling Guide.

Oven temperature Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat – Do it yourself! too hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.

Oven door is crooked The door is out of position. • Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes gets out of position during installation. To straighten the door, push down on the high corner.

Storage drawer Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer is crooked on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your

range section.

Storage drawer Power cord may be • Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the won’t close obstructing drawer Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and

in the lower back cleaning of your range section.of the range.

Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your

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Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properlynot work inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.

A fuse in your home • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.

Oven will not self-clean The oven temperature is • Allow the range to cool and reset the controls.too high to set a self-clean operation.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

The probe is plugged into • Remove the probe from the oven. the outlet in the oven.(on some models)

“Crackling” or This is the sound of the • This is normal. “popping” sound metal heating and cooling

during both the cooking and cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to during a clean cycle rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCKED light

goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the cleancycle.

Oven door will not Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.open after a clean cycle

Oven not clean after a Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.clean cycle

Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again or for a longer period of time.

“LOCKED” flashes The self-clean cycle has been • Close the oven door.in the display selected but the door is not

closed.

“LOCKED” light is The oven door is locked • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool. on when you want because the temperatureto cook inside the oven has not

dropped below the locking temperature.

“F—and a number You have a function error code. • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Put the oven back into or letter” flash operation.in the display

If the function code repeats. • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30seconds and then reconnect power. If the function error code repeats, call for service.

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Control signals after You forgot to enter a • Touch the BAKE pad and desired temperature orentering cooking time bake temperature or the SELF CLEAN LO/STD pad and desired clean time.or start time cleaning time.

Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

The clock is in the • See the Special features of your oven control section.black-out mode.

Display flashes Power failure. • Reset the clock.

Unable to get the Oven control pads were • The BROIL HI/LO and BAKE pads must be touched atdisplay to show “SF” not touched properly. the same time and held for 3 seconds.

“Probe” appears in This is reminding you to • Enter a probe temperature.the display enter a probe temperature (on some models) after plugging in the probe.

Power outage, Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset clock flashes it by touching the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock

and resetting any cooking function.

Steam from the vent When using the convection • This is normal.feature, it is normal to see steam coming out of the oven vent. As the number of racks or amount of food being cooked increases, the amount of visible steam will increase.

“Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a new oven • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a odor emitting from and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning the vent oven section.

Strong odor An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.around the inside of the ovenis normal for the first few times the oven is used.

Fan noise A cooling fan or a convection • This is normal. The cooling fan will turn off and onfan (depending on the to cool internal parts. It may run after the oven is function you are using) may turned OFF. The convection fan will cycle on and off.automatically turn on and off. until the function is over or the door is opened.

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General Electric CompanyWarranty Registration DepartmentP.O. Box 32150Louisville, KY 40232-2150

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GE Electric Range Warranty.All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us atwww.GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:

One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During thisFrom the date of the full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service tooriginal purchase replace the defective part.

Five Years A replacement glass cooktop if it should crack due to thermal shock, discolor or if theFrom the date of the pattern wears off.original purchase A replacement radiant surface unit if it should burn out.

During this limited additional four-year warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or in-home service.

� 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.

� Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleanersother than the recommended cleaning creams andpads.

� Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner’s Manual.

� Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuitbreakers.

� Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floodsor acts of God.

� Incidental or consequential damage caused by possibledefects with this appliance.

What GE Will Not Cover:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased forhome 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 warrantygives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To knowwhat 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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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generallyshould be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may causeunsafe operation.

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