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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Owner’s Manual Assistance / Accessories . . . . . . 9 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 Do not try to light any appliance. 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 Sate 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.
The purpose of the broil drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Bacteria will grow very rapidly in food that is between 40 and 140°F. Do not put cold food in broil drawer. Do not keep food in the broil drawer for more than 2 hours. Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness. Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned food or combustible materials in the drawer. They may ignite. Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface of the drawer.
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USING THE COOKTOP: Surface Burners Surface Burners 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.
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. Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends.
USING THE OVEN: Oven Controls Oven Controls Non Convection 2 4 8 7 (on some models) 5 3 11 10 6 9 Convection 2 4 5 12 3 1 7 8 6 9 49-85214-1
1. Convection Bake Multi Rack: (on convection models) Convection cooking uses increased air circulation to improve performance when baking on multiple racks. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. 2. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your oven has the following traditional cooking modes: Bake, Broil Hi and Broil Lo. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. 3. Clean: Your oven has two cleaning modes: Self Clean and Steam Clean (convection models only).
USING THE OVEN: Special Features Special Features There are special features on your wall 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.
Main Oven Your oven has six rack positions in the main oven. 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 / Cookware 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 The bake mode is for baking and roasting. This mode uses heat only from the lower burner. When preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries always preheat the oven first.
RECOMMENDED MODE(S) RECOMMENDED RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Bake 3 or 4 Use shiny cookware. Bake Convection Multi-Bake 2 and 4 Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below). Chiffon cakes (angel food) Bake 1 Use shiny cookware. Cookies, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack Bake 2 or 3 Use shiny cookware. Cookies, biscuits, scones on Multiple Racks Convection Multi-Bake Bake 2 Racks - 2 and 4 3 Racks - 1, 3 and 5 Ensure adequate airflow.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Oven Cleaning The Oven 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.
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. Remove all items from the oven other than enameled (dark color) racks.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Cooktop Cleaning The Cooktop (Cont.) 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.
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. 49-85214-1 When replacing the grates, be sure to locate them correctly on the cooktop. Grates are identified by the words LEFT and RIGHT on their bottom surfaces. Grate should fit securely into the cooktop.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Door and Drawer Cleaning The Door and Drawer 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.
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. Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip.
CARE AND CLEANING: Maintenance 24 Maintenance (Cont.) Lift-Off Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift door by the handle. WARNING If improperly removed, oven door hinges may suddenly open and can cause personal injury to appendages near the hinge. Follow instructions below to avoid a risk of injury when removing and re-installing the oven door. To Remove the Door: 1. Fully open the oven door. 2.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 26 Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service 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.
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. Remove the burners and clean them. Check the electrode area for burned-on food or grease.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 28 Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Drawer does not slide smoothly or drags The drawer is out of alignment. Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in. See the Care and cleaning of the range section. Drawer is over-loaded or load is unbalanced. Reduce weight. Redistribute drawer contents. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
