RANGES Electric Free-Standing SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . 3 USING THE RANGE Surface Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop. . . . . .10 Oven Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sabbath Mode - OU (Orthodox Union) and CRC (Central Rabbinical Congress). . . . . 13 Oven Racks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 operation. Keep children away from the oven during self-cleaning. Failure to follow these instructions may cause burns.
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. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.
USING THE RANGE: Surface Units Surface Units (Cont.) Using the Warming Zone WARNING FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F. ■ Always start with hot food. Do not use warm setting to heat cold food. ■ Do not use warm setting for more than 2 hours. The WARMING ZONE, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use 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.
2 4 5 6 7 10 8 3 11 Automatic Oven Oven Light 12 1 1. Convection Cooking (on some models): Convection cooking modes use increased air circulation to improve performance. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. 2. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your oven has the following traditional cooking modes: Bake and Broil Hi/Lo. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. 3. Clean (on some models): Your oven may have up to two cleaning modes: Self Clean and Steam Clean.
USING THE RANGE: Special Features Special Features There are several different special features on your range. 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.
This range offers an OU and CRC Sabbath mode that complies with standards set forth by Orthodox Union, the Central Rabbinical Congress, and Halacha Tech, and is 100% certified to the highest halacha standards. In this mode the oven lights will remain on for the duration of use, oven tones will be disabled, pads apart from the cancel pad shall be disabled, Enhanced Sabbath shall exit automatically based on user selection at the time of entry.
USING THE RANGE: Oven Racks / Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners / Cookware 14 Oven Racks 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.
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. Baking Modes Broil Hi Select a mode for baking based on the type and quantity of food you are preparing. When preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries always preheat the oven first.
USING THE RANGE: Cooking Guide Cooking Guide RECOMMENDED MODE(S) RECOMMENDED RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Layer Cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, quick breads on a Single Rack Bake 4 Use shiny cookware. Layer cakes* on Multiple Racks Bake 3 and 5 Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below). Chiffon cakes (angel food) Bake 1 Use shiny cookware. Cookies, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack Bake 4 Use shiny cookware.
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. Failure to device is reengaged take bracket this precaution could result ininstalled tipping of the range and can result in death Verify the anti-tip has been properly and engaged.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Exterior 18 Cleaning the Range – Exterior Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel* (Black Stainless, Slate, Dark Slate, and Painted) DO NOT use Stainless Steel cleaners on outside surfaces. IMPORTANT: The use of incorrect products may damage the outer finish of Fingerprint Resistant Stainless and Black Stainless models. Please follow these instructions and use only the appropriate items below to clean your appliance surfaces.
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), abrasive cleaners, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, scouring pads, or cleaning powders on the interior of the oven.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Interior Cleaning the Range – Interior (Cont.) Self Clean Mode (on some models) 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. You will need to lock the oven door when using this feature. Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe up grease and soils from the oven. Remove all items from the oven other than enameled (dark color) racks.
To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these steps: NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughly. 1. Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with a ceramic cooktop cleaner. This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier. 2. Regular use of ceramic cooktop cleaner will help keep the cooktop looking new. 3. Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a few drops of ceramic cooktop cleaner directly to the cooktop. 4.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Glass Cooktop 22 Cleaning the Glass Cooktop (Cont.) 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.
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. Turn the glass cover counterclockwise until the glass is removed.
CARE AND CLEANING: Oven Door / Storage Drawer 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.
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. In some areas, the power (voltage) may be low. Cover pan with a lid until desired heat is obtained.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Why is my range making a "clicking" noise when using my oven? Your range cycles the heating elements by turning relays on and off to maintain the oven temperature. This is normal. Clock and timer do not work A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
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