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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death. ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING Tip-Over Hazard • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. • Install the anti-tip bracket to the wall or floor. • Engage the range to the anti-tip bracket by sliding the range back such that the foot is engaged.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) ■ Do not touch the surface units, the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ W hen using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure it is suitable for cooktop service; others may break because of sudden change in temperature. ■ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units. ■ When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the fan on.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation. ■ Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean ■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the operation. Keep children away from the oven during oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Operating the Cooktop Elements WARNING FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious injury or death. LED Lights Gray Arc Swipe Area Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with ceramic cooktop cleaner. This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier.
USING THE RANGE: Surface Units Surface Units (Cont.) Using the Warming Zone FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F. For best results, all foods on the WARMING ZONE should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allow moisture to escape. ■ Always start with hot food. Do not use warm setting to heat cold food.
Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit. Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom. To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when canning. Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball® and Kerr® and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service. Flat-bottomed canners are recommended. Use of water bath canners with rippled bottoms may extend the time required to bring the water to a boil.
USING THE RANGE: Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop. Recommended Avoid/Not Recommended Stainless Steel Enamel (painted) on Steel: Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity.
3 11 7 2 11 8 1 1 6 4 1. Upper Oven and Lower Oven: Designates which oven the controls will operate. Select an oven before following the steps for starting a cooking or cleaning mode. 2. Convection Cooking Modes: Convection cooking modes use increased air circulation to improve performance. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. Convection Bake is enabled on your oven. Use WiFi connect to enable the Convect Roast feature. 3.
USING THE RANGE: Options/Settings Cooking Options The options pad opens up a menu of more cooking modes when the oven is off. It opens a menu with additional features if a cooking mode is already in process. You can exit the menu at any time by pressing the Options pad again. You must first select an oven and a mode (bake, convection bake, convection roast) and then select Options to get to the following functions.
Wifi Connect (cont.) Auto Conv (Auto Conversion) 4. If the connection light does not turn on or is blinking, follow the instructions on the app to reconnect. If issues continue, please call the Connected Call Center 1.800.220.6899 and ask for assistance regarding oven wireless connectivity. When using Convection Bake cooking, Auto Recipe Conversion will automatically convert the regular baking temperatures entered to convection bake cooking temperatures when turned on.
USING THE RANGE: Sabbath Mode Sabbath Mode The Sabbath mode feature complies with Jewish Sabbath requirements. Some of these standards that will be noticed by the consumer include the disabling of tones, disabling of oven lights, and delays of about 30 seconds to one minute on display changes. Only continuous baking or timed baking is allowed in the Sabbath mode. Cooking in the Sabbath mode is a two-step process, first the Sabbath mode must be set and then the bake mode must be set.
CAUTION Do not use any type of foil or oven liner to cover the oven bottom. These items can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product and risk of shock, smoke or fire. Damage from improper use of these items is not covered by the product warranty. Foil may be used to catch spills by placing a sheet on a lower rack, several inches below the food. Do not use more foil than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil.
USING THE RANGE: Cooking Modes Cooking Modes Broiling Modes Always broil with the oven door closed. Monitor food closely while broiling. Use caution when broiling; placing food closer to the broil element increases smoking, spattering, and the possibility of fats igniting. It is not necessary to preheat when using the Broil modes. Broil Hi The Broil Hi mode uses intense heat from the upper element to sear foods.
WARNING Consuming undercooked food can result in foodborne illness. Use probe according to the following instructions to ensure all portions of the food reach minimum safe cooking temperatures. Recommendations for minimum safe food temperatures can be found at foodsafety.gov or IsItDoneYet.gov. Internal food temperature is frequently used as an indicator of doneness, especially for roasts and poultry.
USING THE RANGE: Oven Cooking Guide Oven Cooking Guide FOOD TYPE RECOMMENDED MODE(S) OVEN RECOMMENDED (Upper / Lower) RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Baked Goods Bake Upper Lower 1 3 Baked Goods Lower 3 Bake Convection Bake Lower 2 and 4 Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below). Baked Goods Lower 1 Use shiny cookware. Bake Upper Lower 1 3 Use shiny cookware. Baked Goods Lower 3 Convection Bake Lower 2 and 4 Ensure adequate airflow.
Air Fry is a special, no-preheat, cooking mode that is designed to produce foods with a crispier exterior than traditional oven cooking. Select Air Fry, then input the desired set temperature and press Start. The temperature can be set between 300°F and 500°F. Air Fry Cookware Guidelines • Only use broil safe cookware when using Air Fry mode. •A dark sheet pan is recommended. A dark pan promotes better browning and crisping. •O ven baking baskets and baking grids can also be used.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Exterior Cleaning the Range – Exterior WARNING Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. Tip-Over Hazard If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the WARNING A child or adultanti-tip can tip the range and beproperly killed. when the range is replaced.
The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Steam Clean or Self Clean modes. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse. Manual Cleaning Do not use oven cleaners (unless certified for selfcleaning oven), strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, or scouring pads on the interior of the oven.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range - Interior / Glass Cooktop Cleaning the Range – Interior Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element. Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated. The bake element is not exposed and is under the oven floor. Clean the oven floor with warm, soapy water. Cleaning the Glass Cooktop To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these steps: 1.
Metal Marks and Scratches 1. Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks are removable using the ceramic cooktop cleaner with a non-scratch cleaning pad for ceramic cooktops. 2. If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop. This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent.
CARE AND CLEANING: Oven Doors Oven Light WARNING SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range 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 Replacement (on some models) To remove: 1.
Lift-Off Lower Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. To remove the door: 1. Fully open the door. To replace the door: 1. Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. 2. Pull the hinge locks down toward the door frame, to the unlocked position. A tool, such as a small flatblade screwdriver, may be required. 2.
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. Check out self-help videos and FAQ at GEAppliances.com/support. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Surface units will not maintain a rolling boil or cooking is not fast enough Improper cookware being used. Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the surface unit selected.
Problem Possible Cause What To Do Food does not broil properly Oven controls improperly set. Make sure you select the appropriate broil mode. Improper rack position being used. See Oven Cooking Guide for rack location suggestions. Food being cooked in a hot pan. Make sure cookware is cool. Cookware not suited for broiling. Use a pan specifically designed for broiling. Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Excessive smoking during broiling Food too close to broil element. Lower the rack position of the food. Oven door will not open after a clean cycle Oven too hot. Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature. Oven not clean after a clean cycle Oven controls improperly set. See the Cleaning the Oven section. Oven was heavily soiled.
Problem Possible Cause What To Do Unable to set cook time or delay time You forgot to enter a cooking mode first. See the Options section Oven racks are difficult to slide The shiny, silver-colored racks were cleaned in a self-clean cycle. Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel. Do not spray with Pam® or other lubricant sprays. Drawer does not slide smoothly or drags The drawer is out of alignment.
LIMITED WARRANTY GE Appliances Electric Range Limited Warranty GEAppliances.com All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service online, visit us at GEAppliances.com/service, or call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have your serial number and your model number available when calling for service. Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics.
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