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1MP@ ANT Read this book cm-efuiiy. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. II FOR YOUR SAFETY I Keep it handy for answers questions. to your If you don't understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances t-xl_p._al_ ! nnlrvilio Ii 2. Don't touch w.iuow_. II _, _xungumn JLl.Vmm uny open flame.
Do _ot remove the round grounding prong from the plug. if in _ou_ t about the _rounding of o Be sure yov_r range b _._t_y adjusted by a qualified service teehNdan or installer for the type of gas (Natural or LP) on which it is to he used. Your your personal responsibility either type of gas. n_|_(r_tlon and to hw_', a an nn_rcmnd_d outlet replaced with a properlygrounded three-prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
o If a combination Use only dry pot holders-i_llOl_[ O! _,.lgJ.llp _UI. IIUlU_Ib Ull cto_m llltO.y I,K,_UI, 15f_ not hv_.qtlna lot ruat hnld_r,c onmP area. of burns, ignition of flammable ®Use deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point. tnrn the cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners. * Carefully watch foods being fried at HI flame setting.
_ F oorfing under the Range ¢_a_¢correcdv to reduce the e_ossibility ,_ "'_'_" fires. . {,,g_c,_s_= ]f you should have a grease _ibur range, like so many other household items, is heavy and can _ettle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the range on this type of flooring, use care. fire in _he bl-oiier pan, turn off oven, and keep oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out.
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Surface Cooking Automatic Ignition Your surthce burners are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames. In case of a power outage, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the "knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way. Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally.
Using Your Oven "lbp-of-Range Cookware Aluminunl: lVledium-weight c_kv, arc is recommended because it theats quickly and evenly,. Most fc×xts brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Minerals in food and water will stain but will not harm aluminum. A quick scour with a soap-filled wool pad after each use keeps aluminum cookware looking shiny new. Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids for cooking with •minimum anaounts of water. Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets wil! give satisfactory results.
Electronic Controls Using Your Oven tcontmued) Oven Light t _...L ..... ._, -I .... L,c.NC 11!¢_ SV¢ILL.'I1 ,t ..... O11 [llt2 *--_| .... IdUlltli)l l [}dllL':l to turn the light on and off. Oven Vent _rbur oven is vented through ducts at the rear of"the range (see page 6). l'_n nnt hl,aeL- th_cc_ thtet¢ _xJh_n cooking in the oven--it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted.
Automatic Oven Timer Caution: Never let food sit in the oven for more than 4 hours before The oven timer will automatically start and stop your oven cooking or _elf-cleaning operation for you. p- For automatic At, D,,oh 1,,,1_)|| €'_i-_/'_V ,L oven cooking: V_,_'e*.,.*_'r*_.FA_k. "lPI/k,'ll7 • JLIYJLJL._ [UUI_III_ _llla_l l[_* J[%.UUIII Function Error Tone (series of very rapid beeps, 1/8-second on, I,V_llllJK_'itfi!.Ul_, Ii_"Sg_.UIIU. h,,e÷_n 3. Push BAKE button.
o If moisture is noticeable on the front of the oven or on the glass door How to Set Your Range for Baking WIICll 1. Position the shelf or shelves in the oven. If cooking on two shelves at the same time, place shelves about 4 inches apart and stagger .... food on dmem. "_ Close oven door. 3. Push the BAKE button and turn the SET knob until desired temperature is displayed. If preheating is desired, do not put IOOU in UIe UVI_ll HIILII d Olll_-_l_t_%.
Baking Guide _A_enlt_ r_nklo_ eako_ and 3. Dark or non-shiny Preheating is not necessary when roasting or for long-time cooking of whole meals. I. Preheating is very iniportant when using temperatures below 225T. and when 'baking foods such as glass IUU_I Iill, U tll_ %lVr_ll. Oven Temperatures Shelf Positions C{mkware Bread Biscuits ( ½-in. thick) Shiny Cookie Sheet B,C 4000.
Roasting Step 2: Check weight of roast. Place meat fat-side-up or poultry Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should _ !ow and steady, keep spattering to a minimuna. When roasting, it is not necessary to sear, baste, cover, or add water to your meat. Roasting is easy, just follow 91"s.'_ _ c-t _,tattr igOill Step 3: Push BAKE button and turn SET knob until desired temperature is displayed.
TIE_ Broiling is cooking food by direct !'.--':;at from above the food. Your t-,_n,_. ;e A_.e;_*noA fc_r upMct-h;oh broiling. A specially designed broiler pan and rack allows _lripping fat to drain away from the foods and be kept away from the tHL_!I ll_J.t UL Th_oven during tilt;:: _ilb __ r'll__ _ps Broiling Guide lli:l[lllK:. broiling. A _ _OW [0 _rOli ¥¥Ka I_I._UIIIIiI_.,IIWOK tli_L ff_/U Bacon V2-1b.(about 8 HI D 5 2'h Arrange in single layer. Ground Beef Well Done l-lb.
Propercareandcleaningare importantsoyourrangewill give youefficientandsatisfactory service.Followthesedirections ballDILllly 111 _,,a1111_ IOl At LU i11_1_,1 assure safe and proper maintenance. _l-:S €'sT,rl-alr:_ DJ_, _)UJ_.J_ "ll':sT lr_l"_ra, nlr_T,€'_ w,If'_,llr_ J_Jl_Jl2,qL.l IT,JL. I"U_JI2,K IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE, Control Panel It's a good idea to wipe the control n_n,M r,l,a_n _p/g.,ILlillb,,el %,_1%.t1,_11 c,.€-t_r ,_r,h g.l_llg_l _.
I,_na_ Tnn Ralsonor_z I The holes in the burners must be _7_ Lighter _ Port _'_"-_ _,cpt clean tit _1.11 umc,-, lrOl F_upc_ ignition and an even, unhampered flame, _rin jBumer Remove the grates and lift out the Ports b|llUlllr_7. Clean the burners routinely and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes. Burners lilt out for cleaning. Note: A screw holds each of tile burners in place to keep them from wobbling around during shipment. Remove and discard the shipping ! .
Removable Oven Bottom The oven bottom can be removed to make cleaning easier after heavy spillovers and to enable you to reach .L tIl_ ....... L ...... I..)V_II UUI I11_1. The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish. To make cleaning _a_;_r To remove: 1, Slide the tab at the center front of the oven bottom to the left, 2. Lift the oven bottom up and out. JU ll[:piilLl:: ,, 1. Slip the oven bottom into the oven so the tabs in the rear of the oven bottom fit into the slots in the oven back. 2.
_v_n Oven Shelves Oven shelves may be cleaned with ..... :1._ d III[|U ..k ..... _ ..... iI[_[iI,NIVU 1 ........... _,.l_2.dl]_[_7-1 l-'_ ! I .... l[lllU"_lll_-_ The light bulb is located in the U[3t../K.I Uv_,.ll, ,i .... mnuthcturer's directions. After leaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. To remove heavy, burned-on soil, soapy metal pads may be used ibiiowing manumcturer ...............s mrecuons. After scrubbing, wash with soapy' water, rinse and dry.
Care and Cleaning (continued) Oneratin the Self-Cleanin Programmed Cleaning Time: 3% hours Clean the door gasket (C) using a clean sponge to soak the soiled area with Prepare the Oven Before The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. Step 1: Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any £',,Jz,t _IUIIIIIIUIli ll_Jlli till,., Step 2" Remove the oven bottom panel (see page 18) if it is excessively soiled. Clean it and put it back in the oven.
Set the Oven for Cleaning To Set a Delayed Start To Stop a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. 1. Push STOP TIME button. 1. Press the CANCEL T_rn qlTT tn lrnnt_ t;rn_ nf rt_ "_ 'iM,_;t .nt;I th,a nw.'-n ¥¥1rJl.ll, ULI_II I_1_ V¢%.ll _ 1. Push the CLEAN d.,. 11dl II O112, I IklIUU button. 111 Lli_ _lUIdl_Wl_i!;_ direction about 1/2 turn. The display will show "3:30? The words "CLEAN TIME" will be displayed on the left.
Care and Cleaning Operating Questions the Self-Cleaning and Answers Oven tco.ti.uea) Q. Should there be any odor UUIII[IIIIg Q. If my oven clock is not working, can I still self-clean my oven? A. No. Your Automatic Oven ILf.llC_llillig IllU i A. Yes, there may be a slight odor Failnr_ Timer uses the range clock to help start and stop your self-cleaning tn win_ nnt _xee.ggiva might also cause a strong odor when cleaning. Wh,.ae e_a._o_ tho hair-liko lines on the enameled Q.
"_ • _..- !_ltEi I':_,K • JR_ _3r UJU_ 1 IJr.al'N IP.,IrttlL, l/l!_,/tbk.. ! lk/i'_lO _ _:-_c _"Pan and Rack * Soap and Water . Soap-Filled Scouring Pad e Plastic Scouring Pad Drain lht. cool pan and rack slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in oven to cool.) Sprinkle detergent on rack and pan. Fill pan with warm water and spread cloth or paper towel over rack. Let pan and rack stand for a few minutes. Wash; scour if necessary. Rinse and dry.
Minor Adjustments You Can Make Surface Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Broil and Oven Burner An air adjustment shutter for each surface burner regulates the flow of air to the flame. Air adjustment shutters lbr the broil and oven burners regulate the flow of air to the flame. Air Adjustment When the right amount of air flows into the burner, the flame will be steady, relatively quiet and have approximately 3/4" sharp blue cones. This is usually the case with factory preset shutter settings.
Oven Thermostat Adju tnlent temperatureinyour no.v,/range "lb adjust temperature: qm,, ht.e.n_:olc_rrt.,.'I Iv :H It',." I_wh'wv ............. . .......... , ............... j he sure to tbllow the recipe nperaturcs and timex the first Ibw _mes you bake in your new oven. Ifv_m think the oven should be houcr or cooler, you can ad.ius! it yourself, qb decide how much to temperature 25°F. higher or lower than the temperature in your recipe, then bake.
_i ¸ POSS!BLE _OP BU RNERS DO NOT LIGHT CAUSE ANDtOR WHAT TO DO ,_Make sure the electrical plug is plumed into a live, properly grounded power outieL Gas supply not connec,'ed or not turned on. Check for power outage. ! Fdn s!|[lng oil combustion. ourner grate llltiy De pat tl_ny uiot;Kmg * Burner holes on side of burner may be clogged. o Burners not seated properly SURFACE BURNER KNOBS WILL NOT TURN I tire ti_c atn I tow tmt;ucu _ut Remove pan and try again. Remove and clean them.
Need > erv ce "I]_obtain service, see your warranty on file back page of this book, We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If lbr some reason you are not happy with tile service you receive, here are three steps to t,,,u .... ' for fu,'ih_'r help. FIRST. contact the people who set-,iced .v"u"......... ,appliance. Exphtin why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
YOUR GENERAL ELECTR!C RANGE WARRANTY J J J Save p+vofof originalpurchase date such as yoursales slip or cancelled checktoestablishwarrantyperiod. WHAT iS COVERED i f i ! ! I ! I ! 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.
