Double Oven Self-Cleaning Gas Ranges GEAppliances.com For a Spanish version of this manual, visit our Website at GEAppliances.com. Para consultar una version en español de este manual de instrucciones, visite nuestro sitio de internet GEAppliances.com. In Canada contact us at: www.GEAppliances.ca Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Owner’s Manual Assistance / Accessories . . . . . . 8 Using The Cooktop Surface Burners . . . . . . . .
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Ŷ Do not try to light any appliance. Ŷ Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. WARNING This product contains one or more chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) ■ Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlets and outlets that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range under the warming drawer, lower oven drawer or kick panel.
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. If necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. ■ If there is a fire in the oven during baking, turn the oven off and keep the door closed until the fire goes out. If necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING NEVER cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard. ■ Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this owner’s manual.
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How to Light a Surface Burner WARNING Burners should be operated only when covered by cookware. Burner flames not covered by cookware present a risk of fire or clothing ignition. Never let flames extend beyond the sides of the cookware. Failure to comply may result in serious injury. Make sure all burners are in their correct locations and fully assembled before attempting to operate any burner. You will hear a clicking noise— the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner.
USING THE COOKTOP: Surface Burners Surface Burners (Cont.) Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tightfitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water. Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution.
Using the Griddle (on some models) WARNING Fire Hazard ■ The PREHEAT setting (on some models) is provided to quickly heat your griddle. Turn heat down before placing food on the griddle. Cooking at the PREHEAT setting may result in fire. ■ Use care when cooking greasy foods. Spilled grease may result in fire. ■ Never place any items on the griddle when it is not in use. Heat from surrounding burners can heat the griddle and may result in fire.
USING THE OVEN: Oven Controls Oven Controls Non Convection 2 6 4 10 3 9 5 5 2 11 4 8 7 2 6 10 3 9 Convection 2 6 12 4 9 8 11 5 5 7 10 8 4 3 2 6 9 1 49-85213-1
1. Convection Cooking Modes: Convection cooking modes use increased air circulation to improve performance. The type of benefit depends on the mode. Your oven has the following convection cooking modes: Bake Multi Rack and Roast. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. 2. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your oven has the following traditional cooking modes: Bake, Broil Hi, Broil Lo and Warm. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. 3. Clean: Your oven has a Self Clean mode.
USING THE OVEN: Special Features Special Features There are several different special features on your oven. To change the settings of these special features, press the Bake and Broil pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. "SF" will appear in the display. Select the feature you want to change. When the change has been made, press the START key to save the change and return to the time of day.
Your oven has two rack positions in the upper oven (A, B) and four rack positions in the lower oven (R, 1, 2, 3). Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too brown on top try moving them down next time.
USING THE OVEN: Cooking Modes Cooking Modes Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing. Bake Broil Lo The bake mode is for baking and roasting. This mode uses heat primarily from the lower burner but also from the upper burner to cook food.
Cookware Guidelines The material, finish, and size of cookware affect baking performance. Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked goods such as cakes and cookies. Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readily than light, shiny pans. Pans that absorb heat more readily can result in a browner, crisper, and thicker crust. If using dark and coated cookware check food earlier than minimum cook time.
USING THE OVEN: Cooking Guide Cooking Guide FOOD TYPE RECOMMENDED MODE(S) OVEN (Upper/Lower) RECOMMENDED RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Bake Lower Upper 2 B Use shiny cookware. Convection Multi-Bake Bake Lower 1 and 3 Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below). Baked Goods Layer cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, quick breads, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack Layer cakes* on Multiple Racks Chiffon cakes (angel food) Bake Lower 1 Use shiny cookware.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the oven. Control Panel and Knobs Wipe the control panel after each use of the oven with a damp cloth. For cleaning, use mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel—they will damage the finish.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Oven / Cleaning The Cooktop Cleaning The Oven (Cont.) Oven Interior (continued) Self Clean Mode Read Self-Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual before using Self Clean Mode. Self clean uses very high temperatures to clean the oven interior. The oven door will lock when using this feature. Before operating the self-clean cycle, pre-wash inner door and inside window before self-cleaning. Wipe inner black door before self clean.
Cleaning The Burners Burner Caps Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. You may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles. The round caps may also be cleaned in your dishwasher. Burner Heads Wash the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog the openings. Lift burners off when cool. Use hot, soapy water. Rinse with clean water. For more stubborn stains, use a brush with plastic bristles.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Cooktop Cleaning The Cooktop (Cont.) Burner Grates Grates should be washed in hot, soapy water and rinsed with clean water. To soften burned-on food, place grates in a plastic bag containing ¼-cup of household ammonia for several hours. Afterward, scrub grates with a plastic scouring pad soaked in hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry. When replacing the grates, be sure to locate them correctly on the cooktop.
To clean the inside of the door Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots in the door. Wipe dishwashing detergent over any baked-on spatters on the glass. Use a single sided safety razor blade to clean it off. Then wipe over the glass with a soapy cloth to remove any residue and dry off. The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap-filled plastic scouring pad. 49-85213-1 The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation.
CARE AND CLEANING: Maintenance Maintenance Oven Light Replacement WARNING SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn. CAUTION BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns. Oven Light Bulb NOTE: The glass cover should be removed only when cold.
Lift-Off Upper Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift door by the handle. To Remove the Door: 1. Fully open the door. 2. Lift up on the hinge lock toward the oven frame until they stop. 3. Close the door to 45 degrees (you will feel the door stop). The hinge lock will contact the oven frame. 4. On both sides of the door, press down on the release buttons on each hinge. 5. Lift door up until it is clear of the hinge. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do My new oven doesn't cook like my old one. Is something wrong with the temperature settings? Your new oven has a different cooking system from your old oven and therefore may cook differently than your old oven. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperatures carefully.
Problem Possible Cause What To Do Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace bulb. Pad operating light is broken. Call for service. Oven will not self-clean The temperature is too high to set a self-clean operation. Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls. Oven controls improperly set. See the Cleaning the Oven section. Excessive smoking during clean cycle Excessive soil or grease.. Press the Cancel/Off pad. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Top burners do not light or do not burn evenly. (The front right burner is designed to have slightly smaller flames between the 6 and 9 o’clock positions. This is normal.) Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet. Burner slits on the side of the burner may be clogged.