Use and Care & Installation Guide XL44TM Self-Cleaning Gas Range Safety Instructions ................... 2–5 Anti-Tip Device............................ 2, 3, 35, 43 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil................... 5, 16, 20–22, 24 Clock and Timer ................................... 11, 12 Features....................................................... 6, 7 Oven ....................................................... 13–27 Baking.................................................
HELP US HELP YOU… Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Write down the model and serial numbers. Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front of the range, behind the kick panel or storage drawer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE When You Get Your Range • Have the installer show you the location of the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary. • Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. • Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, storage drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting • Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. • Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool. • Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escapes can cause burns to hands, face and eyes. • Keep the oven free from grease buildup. • Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods.
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance may vary.
Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) 2 Model and Serial Numbers (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or removable kick panel) 3 Anti-Tip Device Lower right rear corner on range back. See the Installation Instructions.
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used to cooking with induction or other electric surface units, you will notice some differences when you use gas burners. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you have. The following chart will help you to understand the differences between gas burner cooktops and any other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.
SURFACE COOKING Surface Burner Controls Before Lighting a Burner • If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times. • Make sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner. On ranges with sealed burners: • The smaller burner (right rear position) will give the best simmer results. It offers precise cooking performance for delicate foods, such as sauces or foods which need to cook over low heat for a long time. It can be turned down to a very low simmer setting.
SURFACE COOKING (continued) 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 tight-fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water. Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactory results. Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL (appearance may vary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 OVEN TIME DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP TIMER BROIL BAKE 9 10 11 TIMER ON/OFF 14 4 – CLOCK TIMER 12 13 BROIL O LOCK N Surface Cooking + CLEAR OFF STOP TIME BAKE CLEAN CLEAR OFF DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP TIMER COOK TIME HR AUTO CLEAN 3 10 8 ON/OFF 14 5 HR BAKE CLEAN BROIL O LOCK N TIME 6 + 11 – 12 OVEN CLOCK STOP COOK TIME TIME CLEAN 13 8 7 9 BROIL HI/LO 2 + BAKE 1 12. DECREASE (–).
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock To Set the Clock 1. Press the CLOCK pad. 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. CLOCK 2. Press the + or – pad to set the time of day. 3. Press the CLOCK pad to start. CLOCK 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. To Set the Timer 1.
USING YOUR OVEN Oven Control, Clock and Timer Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Electric Ignition Power Outage CAUTION: Do not make any attempt to operate the electric ignition oven during an electrical power failure.
USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted. • The vent openings and nearby surfaces may become hot. Do not touch them. • Do not leave plastic Vent appearance and location vary items on the cooktop— they may melt if left too close to the vent.
BAKING If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat. How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns, place shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on. 1. Press the BAKE pad. 2. Press the + or – pad until the desired temperature is displayed. The oven will start automatically. The word “ON” and “100°” will be displayed.
BAKING (continued) Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven. Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. Allow 1– to 11⁄2–inch space between pans as well as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.
Don’t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 30-40 minutes.” DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times longer. Your baking results may also be affected. How to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Timed Baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
TIMED BAKING (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder: 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. 2. Press the + or – pad to set the Cooking Time. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. 4. Press the + or – pad to set the length of Cooking Time. 5. Press the BAKE pad. 6. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired temperature appears in the display. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! To Adjust the Thermostat: 1. Press the BAKE pad. BAKE 2. Select an oven temperature between 500°F. and 550°F. 3. Immediately, before the BAKE indicator stops flashing, press and hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds. The display will change to the oven adjustment display. 4. The oven temperature can be adjusted up to (+) 35°F. hotter or (–) 35°F. cooler. Use the + or – pads to select the desired change in the display. 5.
ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during roasting. This is used for self-cleaning only. Roasting 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. The oven has a special E low shelf (R) position D just above the oven C bottom. Use it when B extra cooking space is needed, for example, A when roasting a large R turkey.
Questions and 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. Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at halfhour intervals after half the time has passed. Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing from oven.
BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. 1. If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2″ apart. If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving layer about 1/8″ thick. 2.
BROILING GUIDE The oven door must be closed during broiling. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. • For steaks and chops, slash the 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 the meat over to prevent piercing the meat and losing the juices.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close and latch the oven door. 3. Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 4. Press the + pad. If you wish to change the preset Clean Time of 3 hours, press the + or – pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display. We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle. 1.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close and latch the oven door. 3. Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 4. Press the + pad. If you wish to change the preset Clean Time of 3 hours, press the + or – pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display. 3. Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 4. Press the + or – pad until the desired Clean Time is displayed. The Clean Time is normally 3 hours.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Delay Start of Cleaning Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day. NOTE: Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. Quick Reminder—Delay Start for Self-Clean: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close the oven door. 3. Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 4. Press the + or – pad until the desired Clean Time appears. 5.
Questions and Answers Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning? A. Yes, there will be an odor during the first few cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning. Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled surface of my oven? A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not affect how your oven performs. Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning? A.
CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE. CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Standard Twin Burners (on some models) Grate Drip Pan (on some models) Surface Burner Drip Pans (on some models) Remove the grates and lift out the drip pans. Drip pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand. To get rid of burned-on food, place them in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners.
Lift-Off Oven Door • Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact and wellfitting oven door gasket is essential for energyefficient oven operation and good baking results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Light Replacement (on some models ) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped wire. Remove the oven door, if desired, to reach cover easily. To remove: 1. Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released.
Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet 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 kick panel or storage drawer (depending on the model).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY CAUTION If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric Ignition models only). IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGAB149.2, and with local codes where applicable. This range has been design-certified by the American Gas Association according to ANSI Z21.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) GENERAL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION • See Dimensions and Clearances in this section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements. • The range may be placed with 0″ clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the range.
1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4″ of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10″ of water column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS (continued) Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator Pressure Regulator Flexible Connector Hookup Union Adapter Gas Flow into Range Rigid Pipe Hookup Nipple 90° Elbow (provided) Flex Connector (6 ft. max.) Adapter Gas Flow into Range Flex Connector (6 ft. max.
2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS (continued) 1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. 2. Install male 1/2″ flare union adapter to the 1/2″ NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (continued) A Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit. Do not use an adapter on a 20-amp circuit. Where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter, available at most hardware stores.
4 SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. Quality of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. (A) Yellow flames— Call for service 5 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Surface Burner Ignition Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 7 ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. Air Adjustment Shutter To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly, remove the oven bottom. Flames should have approximately 1″ blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should burn with no yellow tipping.
8 LEVELING THE RANGE 1. Remove the storage drawer or kick panel. 2. Use a 3/16″ open-end or socket wrench to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns. 3. Use a 13⁄8″ open-end or adjustable wrench to back out the front leveling legs two turns. 4. Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. 5. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, partially filled with water, on one of the oven racks.
CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP HOW TO CONVERT A SEALED BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these instructions and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas. The conversion should be done by a qualified technician or installer. A If It Is This Regulator: 1. Use an adjustable wrench to remove the nut from the pressure regulator.
CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP B Orifice Spuds for Converting to Natural Gas: 3 CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS Natural gas orifice spuds have a 3-digit number and the letter “N” on the top. Each orifice spud will also have 1, 2 or 3 grooves on top denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed as shown below.
CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP Broil Burner To convert to LP gas, use a 1/2″ wrench to turn the upper burner orifice spud clockwise. Tighten spud only until it is snug with the base. To prevent damage, do not overtighten spud. To convert to natural gas, loosen the spud about 2 turns. 7 ADJUST LOW FLAME SETTING 1. Light the top burners and continue turning all of the surface knobs to LOW. 2. Remove all four knobs. 3.
CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Standard Twin Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP HOW TO CONVERT A STANDARD TWIN BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these instructions and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas. The conversion should be done by a qualified technician or installer.
CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Standard Twin Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP 3 CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS 1. Lift cooktop. 2. Lift burner assemblies straight up and set aside to gain access to surface burner spuds. Natural gas = brass LP gas = red or silver OR 4 CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES Oven Burner 1. Remove oven door, storage drawer and oven bottom. The lower burner orifice spud is located behind the storage drawer or kick panel.
CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Standard Twin Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP 6 CHECK FOR LEAKS When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system. CAUTION: DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
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QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT OR DO NOT BURN EVENLY • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. • Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove burners (on models with standard twin burners) or burner heads (on models with sealed burners) or burner caps on spill-proof models, and clean them with a sewing needle or twist tie. Make sure you do not enlarge the holes.
POSSIBLE CAUSE CLOCK DOES NOT WORK • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON • Bulb may be loose or burned out. • Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet. NIGHT LIGHT DOES NOT WORK • Fluorescent bulb is loose or defective. Adjust or replace. • Switch operating the light is broken. Call for service.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN DOOR ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED WHILE BAKING • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool and then unlatch the door. “door” APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY • Self-cleaning cycle has been selected but latch handle was not moved all the way to the right. Move the latch handle. • Latch handle was moved to the right but a program other than self-cleaning was selected. Move the latch handle to the right only when setting the self-cleaning cycle.
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YOUR GE GAS RANGE WARRANTY WHAT IS 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 part of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
