Useandbre Guide Built-in Oven Safety instructions ....................3, 4 Problem So[ver.........,,37,,,,.,..,,37, 38 Thermostat Adjustment– Do Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil...........................4, 19, 23, 28 Convection 11-17 Baking 12 Roasting 15-17 Special Roasting Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Timed Baking 13, 14 Features............................................................5 Oven 17-29 Baking 17-19 Broiling, Broiling Guide .....,...........
HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your oven, read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. lf you don’t understand something or need more help, call: GE Answer Centera 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week YoLI’11 find them on a Iobel on the front of the oven behind the oven door.
IhlPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ● ● The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. The fiberglass insulation in self-cleaning ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ● Do not use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type .. fire extinguisher. Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foamtype fire extinguisher. ‘ Do not touch the heating elementi or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVENS I \ 1 Feature Index I Oven Door Gasket 1/ Explained on page 4,30,35 2 Convection Fan and Heating Element Operates during convection cooking. 3 Oven Broil Element 1 I-14, 16 3, 4, 27. 30,36 6 Automatic Oven Door Latch 7 Oven Control, Clock and Timer 16,24,25 12 Oven Shelf Supports 10, 12, 16, 18,29 Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections. 13 Bake Element the oven floor.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL &d&: o e LO UPPER OVEN HI ~ BAKE BfiO~L AA AUTO SELF CLEAN A 1. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function, 2. BROIL. Press this pad to select the broil function. 3. AUTO SELF CLEAN. Press this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the Operating the SelfCleaning Oven section. 4. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have selected, the time of the day, and the cooking or cleaning status. 5. INCREASE.
C- Ck 3 ,,ti clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed Bake or CLEAN cycle. Timer The [imer is a minute timer; it does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes. To Set the Clock ❑ CLOCK A 1. Press the CLOCK pad. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time @ A of day. 3. Press the CLOCK pad to start. To Set the Timer ❑ TIMER 1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER (continued) Display Messages Programmed information can be displayed at any time by pressing the pad of the operation you want to see. For example, you can display the current time of day while the timer is counting down by pressing the CLOCK pad. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad to return to the timer display. ‘~o check the start time for delayed Bake or Self-Clean, press and hold COOK TIME or CLEAN pad for 3 seconds.
USING YOUR OVEN 1 )re Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly. Read over the directions for the Oven Controls so you understand how to use them. 2. Check the inside of the oven. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly, to give sure, sturdy support. 3. Read over the information and tips that follow. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new oven.
USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Oven Shelf The shelves are designed with stop-locks so, when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven, and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them. When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
\ it is Convection? In a convection oven, a fan circulates hot air over, under and around the food. This circulating hot air is evenly distributed throughout the oven cavity. As a result, foods are evenly cooked and browned—often in less time with convection heat. Because food is heated faster in a convection oven when using the convection modes, many types of food can be cooked at lower temperatures than those suggested for regular ovens.
CONVECTION BAKING (upper oven only) Adapting Recipes For Convection Baking As a general rule, reduce the temperature by 25°F. for convection baking. For more specific instructions, follow the guidelines in the Convection Cookbook. Preheating is not necessary with foods having a bake time of over 15 minutes. Check foods for doneness at the minimum suggested cooking time. Use p~n size recommended in the recipe.
I to Convection Time Bake Your oven can be set to turn on and off automatically. NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad. Press the INCREASE or CLOCK DECREASE pad until the correct time of day is displayed. Press the CLOCK u A pad to start. ● ● You will not be able to use Timed Bake in one oven and Self-Clean in the other.
TIMED CONVECTION BAKING (upper oven only—continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Convection Bake Quick Reminder 1. Press the CONVECTION BAKE pad. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to select the oven temperature. 3. Press the COOK TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the length of Cooking Time. 5. Press the STOP TIME pad. 6. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display.
.ts cooked in a convection oven are dark brown 011 the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. In most cases, cooking time will be less when using the Convection Roast feature. Sometimes cooking time is reduced by 10 minutes per hour. To make sure the meat is cooked the way you want it, we recommend using the temperature probe provided with the oven. Your double oven has a probe in the upper oven only. The special roasting rack and broiler pan allow heated air to circulate over and under the meat.
CONVECTION ROASTING (upper oven only—continued) How to Set Your Oven for Convection Roasting When Using the Temperature Probe NOTE: For best results when roasting large turkeys and roasts, we recommend using the probe included in the convection oven. For correct placement of the probe, see the description in the Regular Roasting section. The display will flash “PROBE” and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the outlet, but the oven is not programmed for the probe.
! Minutesll,b. I Oven Temperature (°F.) ! Internal Temperature (°F.) . s. Beef Pork Rib, Boneless Rib, Rare Top Sirloin (3 [o 5 Ibs. ) Medium Well Beef Tenderloin Rme Medium Pot Roast (2Y [o 3 Ibs. ) chuck. Rump Bone-in, Boneless (3 Chops ( 1/2 to I -it]ch thick) to 5 lbs. ) 2 chops 4 chops 6 chops tu 5 Ibs. fLIlly cooked) Ham Canned, Butt, Shank (3 Lamb Bone-in, Boneless (3 (()5 lbs. ) Seafood Fish, whole (3 to 5 Ibs. ) Lobster Tails (6 to X oz. e:lch) Poultr* W’hoie Chicken (2Y2 to 3Y2 lhs.
WGULAR BAKING (continued) Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in (he desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired. As a general rule, place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf positions C or D. See the chart for suggested shelf positions. NOTE: To bake 4 layers of cake at one time, position 2 layers on shelf B and 2 layers on shelf D with the pans staggered so that one is not directly above the other.
, A ing Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur. Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of: the oven. Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet.
REGULAR TIMED BAKING How to Time Bake Your oven can be set to turn on and off automatically. NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. To set the clock, first press the ( 1 CLOCK Dad. Press the INCREASE or CLOCK DECREASE pad until correct time of day is displayed. Press the CLOCK pad A to start. ● ● u You will not be able to LISe Timed Baking in one oven and Self-Clean in the other. YOLI will not be able to use Timed Baking i n both ovens at [he same time.
low to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Reminder: 1. Press the BAKE pad. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to select the oven temperature, 3. Press [he COOK TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the Icngth of Cooking Time. 5. Press the STOP TIME pad. 6. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display. Quick To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you program the oven.
w ADJUST THE OVEN THEWOSTAT— DO ZT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide. If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make it hotter.
four double oven has controls for the upper oven and the lower oven. Be sure to set the correct control. Pads on the left side of the panel are for the upper oven. Pads on the right side of the panel are for the lower oven. The TIMER ON/OFF, COOK TIME, STOP TIME, OVEN LIGHTS, INCREASE and DECREASE pads can be used for either oven. Roasting is cooking by dry beat. Tender meat or poultry can be rousted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
REGULAR ROASTING WITH THE PROBE See the Regular Roasting Guide (upper oven only) Correct Placement of the Temperature Probe Your double oven has a probe in the upper oven only. A temperature probe has been provided for use in your new oven. This probe is designed to withstand high temperatures. Temperature probes provided with other products, such as those used for microwave ovens, may not be designed to withstand high temperatures.
JW to Set the Oven When Using the Temperature Probe The display will flash “PROBE” and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the outlet, but the oven is not programmed for the probe. Your double oven has controls for the upper oven and the lower oven. Be sure to set the correct control. Pads on the left side of the panel are for the upper oven. Pads on the right side of the panel are for the lower oven.
REGULAR ROASTING QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended if you did not use the probe while cooking. Temperatures are shown in the Regular Roasting Guide, For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed. Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? A.
ur double oven has controls for the upper oven and the lower oven. Be sure to set the correct control. Pads on the left side of the panel are for the upper oven. Pads on the right side of the panel are for the lower oven. The TIMER ON/OFF, COOK TIME, STOP TIME, OVEN LIGHTS, INCREASE and IIECREASE pads can be used for either oven. 1. If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart.
BROILING (continued) Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid. Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling. Questions and Answers ~. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan? A. Yes.
● ● ● I ways usc the broiler pan and grid that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by tmpping juices in the shielded lowerport of the pan. The oven door should be open to the broil stop position. For- stetiks and chops, slush fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat. Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent piercing the meat and tosing juices.
OPEWTING THE SELF-CLEAN~G OVEN (Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours) Your double oven has controls for the upper oven and the lower oven. Be sure to set the correct control. Pads on the left side of the panel are for the upper oven. Pads on the right side ;f the panel are for the lower oven. The TIMER ON/OFF, COOK TIME, STOP TIME, OVEN LIGHTS, INCREASE and DECREASE pads can be used for either oven. ● ● You cannot clean both the upper and the lower ovens at the same time.
)w to Set Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleanin&. 2. Close the oven door completely. 3. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time appears. If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle, the word “OFF” will appear in the display. Allow additional time for coolin& before you try to set the cycle. NOTE: Only one oven at a time can be self-cleaned. 1. Follow the directions to prepare the oven for cleaning. 2.
OPEWTING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) After Self-Cleaning You may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle. If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, repeat the cycle.
— lestions and Answers ~. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. ff the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time. Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven’? A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven.
CAm AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your oven will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your oven to assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE OVEN. Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan and grid from the oven. Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out ~re:lse from the pan into a proper container.
yM,.-;., ., It-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is ~4 heavy. You may need help . removing and replacing \ \\ the door. Do not lift the ‘ , door by the handle. This can cause the glass to % . ~ break or can cause danla&e to the door. ~~ To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
CAm AND CLEAN~G (continued) Probe The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the temperature probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry. Do not immerse the temperature probe in water. Do not store the temperature probe in the oven. Oven Light Bulb NOTE: The glass cover should be removed only when cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip. The light bulb is located on the top of the oven.
‘PROBLEM “F-AND A NUMBER” FLASH IN THE DISPLAY OVEN WILL NOT WORK OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY POSSIB1,l; CA(JSE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY This is the function error code. Press the CLEAWOFF pad. Allow oven to cool 1 hour. Place oven back into operation. If function error occurs again, disconnect power to the oven and call for service. The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN s Temperature is too high to set Self-Clean operation. Allow the oven to cool, and reset the controls. Probe is in the oven. Remove the probe. ● OVEN DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE “door” APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY “OFF” APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY ● ● ● Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle. ● Oven door not closed after Self-Clean cycle selected.
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YOUR GE ELECTRIC OVEN WARRANTY II Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date ‘ is needed to obtain service under warrantv II . 1 WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, patis and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect, WHAT IS NOT COVERED ● ● Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.