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HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your oven, read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. Myou don’t understand something or need more Help, cdl: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.
WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCmoNs — Read M instmctiom before using ttis appliance. ..JPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The Califor~ia 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 sma~ amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle.
WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONs (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 Wen off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foamtype fire extinguisher. Do not touch 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.
— FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN 11/ I 11[ @ @ uoooonooo00o0ODflflofloDflnDoDfloonDouuoDoBoonnonnDnou0noDnnoooaoaoano0ao0onn Feature Index Explained onpage 1 OvenDoorGasket 4,29,34 2 Convection FanandHeating Element Operates during convection cooking. 11-14,16 3 Model andSerialNumbers 2 4 OvenBroil Element 5 Oven Vent 6 Automatic Oven Door Latch Feature Index 12 Oven Shelf Supports Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Convection Cooking, Bakinf Roasting and Broiling sections.
FEATUWS OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL 1. CONV. BAKE. Press this pad to select baking with convection. 2. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function. 3. CLEAWOFF. Press this pad to cancel all oven operations except clock and timer. 4. DISPLAY. Shows the oven operations you have selected, the time of day and the cooking or cleaning status. 5. INCREASE. Short taps to this pad increase the time or temperature by small amounts. Press and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts. 6. PROBE.
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TMER To Set the Clock .ock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle. ( u 1. Press the CLOCK pad. CLOCK A 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day. @ A v w 3. Press the CLOCK pad to start. To Set the Timer Timer The timer is a minute timer; it does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes.
OVEN CONTROL,(continued) CLOCK AND TMER 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. To check the start time for delayed Bake or Self-Clean, press and hold COOK TIME or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad for 3 seconds.
USING YOUR OVEN — ~fore Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly. 2. Check the oven interior. 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. NOTE: You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell the first few times you turn your oven on.
USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Offset Shelf The offset shelf provides more cooking space between itself and the shelf above it. This allows more flexibility when placing foods in the oven. See the MultiShelf Baking section. The offset shelf can be placed at any shelf position. CAUTION: When you are using the offset shelf in the lowest position (A), you will need to use caution when pulling the shelf out.
CONVECTION COOHNG hat 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 BA~NG 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 pan size recommended in the recipe. For more information on adapting recipes, see the Convection Cookbook.
TIMED CONVECTION BA~NG — .~ow to Convection Time Bake The oven can be set to turn on and off automatically at specific times that you set. Examples of Immediate Start (oven turns on now and you set it to turn off automatically at a later time and turn off at a preset Stop Time) will be described. NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. n CLOCK A To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad.
T~ED CONVECTION BAHNG (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Convection Bake Quick Reminder: 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the length of baking time. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display. 5. Press the CONV. BA~ pad. 6. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to select the oven temperature.
CONVECTION ROASTING — I ats cooked in a convection oven are dark brown on the outside and lender 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. The special roasting rack and broiler pan allow heated air to circulate over and under the meat.
CONVECTION ROASTING (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. 1.
CONVECTION ROAST~G GU~E u.. beef Rare Rib, Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin (3 to 5 lbs.) Medium Well Beef Tenderloin Pork Pot Roast (2X to 3 Ibs.) Chuck, Rump Bone-in, Boneless (3 to 5 Ibs.) Chops (1/2 to l-inch thick) Ham Iamb Seafood Poultry Rare Medium 2 chops 4 chops 6 chops Canned, Butt, Shank (3 to 5 Ibs. fully cooked) Medium Bone-in, Boneless Well (3 to 5 Ibs.) Fish, whole (3 to 5 Ibs.) Lobster Tails (6 to 8 oz. each) Whole Chicken (2Y, to 3X Ibs.) Unstuffed ( I to I X Ibs.
WGULAR BA~G (continued) Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the 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 B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.
king 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 T~ED BA~G How to Time Bake The oven can be set to turn on and off automatically at specific times that you set. Examples of Immediate Start (oven turns on now and you set it to turn off automatically) and Delay Start and Stop (setting the oven to turn on automatically at a later time and turn off at a preset Stop Time) will be described. NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad.
w to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder: 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. 2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to set the length of baking time. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display. 5. Press the BAKE pad. 6. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to select an oven temperature. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
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.
WGULAR ROASTING iing is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, the oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly. ) Timed Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically. 1. Place the shelf in A or B position.
REGULAR ROASTING WITH THE PROBE See the Regular Roasting Guide. Correct Placement of the Temperature Probe 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. Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may result in damage to the probe.
w 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. 1. Insert the probe into the meat. 2. Plug the probe into the outlet on the oven wall. Make sure it’s pushed all the way in. Close the oven door. n 3. Press the BAKE pad. BAKE A 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad. The last oven temperature used appears in the display.
REGULAR ROASTING (cont]nued) 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 Ibs., 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.
BROILING . .iing is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling. Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide. Turn the food, then use the times given for the second side as a guide to the preferred doneness. 1.
BROILING GU~E ● ● ● Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. The oven door should be open to the broil stop position. For steaks and chops, slash 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 losing juices.
OPEWTING THE SELF-CLEANmG OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours L ~re a Clean Cycle 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they can’t withstand the high cleaning temperatures. NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide more easily. 2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.
r-- OPEWTmG THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) — How to Set Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 2. 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 cooling before you try to set the cycle. 1. Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section. 2. After closing the door, press the AUTO SELF AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.
A..~r 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 soapfilled 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. If the shelves become hard to slide, wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil.
r OPEWTING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN C(ntnue; — Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. lf 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.
CA~ AND CLEAN~G . ~per 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 grease from the pan into a proper container.
CA~ AND CLEANING (continued) .— Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is 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 damage 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.
. .obe 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 Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power for your oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
CA~ Am CLEANING (continued) — Control Panel It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel—they will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well. Glass Window To clean the outside of the oven window, use a glass cleaner.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER ● PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE “F- AND A NUMBER” FLASH IN THE DISPLAY “ This is the function error code. Press the CLEAWOFF pad. Allow oven to cool one hour. Place oven back into operation. If function error occurs again, disconnect power to the oven and call for service. OVEN WILL NOT WORK OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY ● ● ● ● The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. Oven controls not pl-operly set.
PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) ● PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER ENTE~NG SELFCLEAN OR STOP TIME This is remindkg you to enter a bake temperature. * This is reminding you to close the oven door so the self-clean cycle can start. OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD “ The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Therrnostat— Do it Yourse~section. “BURNING” OR “OILY” ODOR EMITTING FROM OVEN WHEN TURNED ON ● ● STRONG ODOR ● FAN NOISE ● If you need more help...
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YOUR GE ELECTRIC OVEN WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service _ under warranty. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair’ or replace any pati of the oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect. ● Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
