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Safety Instructions . . . . . . .2–6
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
JBP82
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . .16
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–21
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . .18, 19
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .20, 21
Special Features . . . . . . . .12, 13
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Timed Baking & Roasting . . .17
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan & Grid . . . . . . . . . 24
Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . 23
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting Tips . . . 27–30
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ________________
Serial # ________________
You can find them on a label
behind the storage drawer on
the front of the range frame.
164D4290P076 49-80118-1 01-02 JR
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
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.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during
the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation
fan or hood.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.
■ Before performing any service, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
■Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
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■ Do not leave children alone—children
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
■ Have the installer show you the location
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.
■ 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.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken control panel and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately should your glass control panel become broken.
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■ Do not store flammable materials in
■ Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or
near the range.
an oven or near the cooktop.
■ 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 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. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact the surface units, areas
nearby the surface units or any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.
■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance.
Be careful when reaching for items stored
over the range. Flammable material could
be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surface units or heating elements and may
cause severe burns.
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■Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven
vent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crevices around the oven door.
■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot surface units or heating
■REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven
may be hot when the door is opened.
elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
■ Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by covering the pan completely with
a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
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■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
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■ Teach children not to play with the
■Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering it with baking soda or,
if available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
controls or any other part of the range.
■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.
■Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven off or by using a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance from
your range.
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■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.
■ For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F. and poultry to at least
an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
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RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will
also improve efficiency.
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■Never leave the surface units unattended
at high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch on fire.
■Do not operate the radiant surface units if
the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass cooktop become broken.
■Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others may
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
■Never use the glass cooktop surface as
a cutting board.
■Do not place or store items that can melt
or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even
when it is not being used.
■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.
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■Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot
and could cause burns.
■Always turn the surface units off before
■Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam
burns. Some cleaners can produce
removing cookware.
■When preparing flaming foods under
the hood, turn the fan on.
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
■Use care when touching the cooktop. The
glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned off.
NOTE: We recommend that you avoid
wiping any surface unit areas until they
have cooled and the indicator light has
gone off. Sugar spills are the exception
to this. Please see the Cleaning the glass
cooktop section.
■When the cooktop is cool, use only
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE®
Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.
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■Keep an eye on foods being fried at high
or medium high heat settings.
■Foods for frying should be as dry as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.
■Use little fat for effective shallow or deep
fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.
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■To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply cleaning cream to
the glass surface when it is hot.
■If a combination of oils or fats will be
used in frying, stir together before heating,
or as fats melt slowly.
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■After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper
towel to remove all cleaning cream
residue.
■Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
■Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
■Read and follow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
■Large scratches or impacts to glass doors
or cooktops can lead to broken or
shattered glass.
■Avoid scratching the glass cooktop.
The cooktop can be scratched with items
such as sharp instruments, rings or other
jewelry, and rivets on clothing.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
OVEN
Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
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■ Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.
■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
■ Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not
in use.
■ Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.
■ Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottoms, except as suggested in this
manual. Improper installation of
aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
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■ When using cooking or roasting bags in
the oven, follow the manufacturer’s
directions.
■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
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SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
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■Do not clean the door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage or
move the gasket.
■If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,
turn the oven off and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a
qualified technician.
■Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
■Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
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■Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using the surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Set
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Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.
A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will glow
when any radiant element is turned on,
and will remain on until the surface is
cooled to approximately 150°F.
At both OFF and HI the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.
Indicator light will;
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■come on when the unit is turned on or hot to
the touch.
Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF when you finish cooking.
■stay on even after the unit is turned off.
■glow until the unit is cooled to approximately
150°F.
Dual Surface Unit Control Knob
The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to
select from so you can match the size of the unit
to the size of the cookware you are using.
To use the small (6 inch) surface unit,
turn the control knob to the SMALL
BURNER settings.
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To use the large (9 inch) surface unit,
turn the control knob to the LARGE
BURNER settings.
Using the Warming Zone
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. Placing uncooked or
cold food on the WARMING ZONE could
result in food-borne illness.
CAUTION: Do not warm food on the
WARMING ZONE for more than two hours.
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NOTE: The surface warmer will not glow red like
the cooking elements.
A HOT surface indicator light will glow
when the glass surface is hot and will
remain on until the surface is cool
enough to touch. Lower settings may not
heat the glass surface enough to cause the
HOT surface indicator light to come on.
WARMER GUIDE
SETTING FOOD
Push and turn the control knob to any
desired setting.
(Low)
Bread/Pastries
(Medium)
(Medium)
Chocolate/Butter
Sauces, Stews,
Cream Soups
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A WARMING ZONE indicator light will
glow when the unit is on.
WARMING ZONE should be covered with
a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
pastries or breads, the cover should be
vented to allow moisture to escape.
(Medium)
(High)
(High)
Vegetables
Soups (liquid)
Tea or Coffee
■Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic
may melt onto the surface and be very difficult
to clean.
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The Warmer Guide is for reference
only and the SETTING that you
need will depend on the amount
and type of food, the starting
temperature of the food, and the
length of the holding time.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food from the WARMING ZONE,
as cookware and plates will be hot.
■Use only cookware recommended for
top-of-range cooking.
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Using the surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Using the Bridge Burner
To use the bridge burner, turn the
control knob to the BRIDGE BURNER
settings.
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For full bridge burner operation, turn
on the rear burner.
To use only the front burner, turn the
control knob to the FRONT BURNER
settings.
Temperature Limiter
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter may cycle
the units off for a time if:
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■The pan boils dry.
The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
■The pan bottom is not flat.
■The pan is off center.
■There is no pan on the unit.
Home Canning Tips
Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.
Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball® and
Kerr® and the Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
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Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom.
To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.
Flat-bottomed canners are
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recommended. Use of water bath
canners with rippled bottoms may
extend the time required to bring
the water to a boil.
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Do not use round bottom woks.
You could be seriously burned if the
wok tipped over.
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.
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Do not use woks that have support rings.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
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Using the surface units.
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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
About the radiant surface units…
The radiant cooktop features heating
SURFACE
COOKING
units beneath a smooth glass surface.
DRAGGING
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by
the heating of new parts and insulating materials
Never cook directly on the glass.
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and will disappear in a short time.
Always use cookware.
NOTE: On models with light colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to
Do not slide cookware across the
OFF CENTER
change color when hot or cooling down. This is
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass—the glass is scratch resistant,
not scratch proof.
temporary and will disappear as the glass cools
to room temperature.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.
■Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full strength white
vinegar.
■Use of window cleaner may leave an
iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.
■Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop.
If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
It is safe to place hot cookware on the
glass surface even when the cooktop
is cool.
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
Even after the surface units are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough
heat to continue cooking. To avoid over-
cooking, remove pans from the surface
units when the food is cooked. Avoid
placing anything on the surface unit
until it has cooled completely.
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■Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
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Selecting types of cookware.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast iron cookware
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, as it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Aluminum:
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
heavy weight recommended
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Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Glass-ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is
cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue
that will permanently stain the cooktop
if not removed immediately.
Stoneware:
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usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
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Using the oven controls.
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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
BAKE Pad
Press this pad to select the bake function.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad to select the timer feature.
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BROIL HI/LO Pad
START Pad
Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
Press this pad to select the broil function.
Display
DECREASE Pad
Shows the time of day and the time set for
the timer.
Short taps to this pad will decrease the
time or temperature by small amounts.
Press and hold the pad to decrease the
time or temperature by larger amounts.
If “F—and a number or letter” flash in the display
and the oven control signals, this indicates a
function error code.
INCREASE Pad
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation
and a power outage occurred, the clock and all
programmed functions must be reset.
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Short taps to this pad will increase the time
or temperature by small amounts. Press
and hold the pad to increase the time or
temperature by larger amounts.
The time of day will flash in the display when
there has been a power outage.
CLEAR/OFF Pad
Press this pad to cancel ALL oven
operations except the clock and timer.
COOKING TIME Pad
Press this pad and then press the
INCREASE or DECREASE pads to set the
amount of time you want your food to
cook. The oven will shut off when the
cooking time has run out.
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SELF CLEAN Pad
Press this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Using the self-cleaning
oven section.
START TIME Pad
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Press this pad and the INCREASE or
DECREASE pads to delay the starting of
your oven up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
CLOCK Pad
Press this pad before setting the clock.
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Special features of your oven control.
Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and
how you may activate them.
The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the
control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
When the display shows your choice, press the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after a
power failure.
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12 Hour Shut-Off
With this feature, should you forget and leave the
oven on, the control will automatically turn off the
oven after 12 hours during baking functions or
after 3 hours during a broil function.
Press the START TIME pad. The
display will show 12 shdn (12 hour
shut-off). Press the START TIME
pad again and the display will show
no shdn (no shut-off).
If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow
the steps below.
Press the START pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control set
in this special features mode.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.
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Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection
Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit
temperature selections but you may change this
to use the Celsius selections.
Press the BROIL HI/LO and COOKING
TIME pads at the same time again.
The display will show C (Celsius).
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.
Press the START pad.
Press the BROIL HI/LO and COOKING
TIME pads at the same time. The
display will show F (Fahrenheit).
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Control Lockout
Your control will allow you to lock out the touch
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed.
Press the START pad to activate the
control lockout feature and leave
the control set in this special
features mode.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.
When this feature is on and the touch
pads are pressed the control will beep
and the display will show LOC.
Press the SELF CLEAN pad. The
display will show LOC OFF.
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affect the CLOCK and KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
touch pads.
Press the SELF CLEAN pad again.
The display will show LOC ON.
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Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle
At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continual
6 second beep may be canceled.
Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad. The display shows CON BEEP
(continual beep). Press the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF pad again. The
display shows BEEP. (This cancels the
one beep every 6 seconds.)
To cancel the 6 second beep:
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.
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Press the START pad.
12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out
Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock.
Press the CLOCK pad again to change to
the 24 hour military time clock. The
display will show 24 hr. If this is the choice
you want, press the START pad.
If you would prefer to have a 24 hour
military time clock or black-out the clock
display, follow the steps below.
Press the CLOCK pad again to black-out
the clock display. The display will show
OFF. If this is the choice you want, press
the START pad.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.
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Press the CLOCK pad once. The
display will show 12 hr. If this is
the choice you want, press the
START pad.
NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you
will not be able to use the Delay Start function.
Cook and Hold
Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after
the cooking function is finished.
Press the COOKING TIME pad.
The display will show Hld OFF.
Press the COOKING TIME pad again
to activate the feature. The display
will show Hld ON.
To activate this feature, follow the steps
below.
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pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.
Press the START pad to activate
the cook and hold feature and
leave the control set in this special
features mode.
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Changing the Speed of the Increase or Decrease Pads
As you use the INCREASE or DECREASE pads
when setting a time or temperature, you may
notice the display changes slowly. This special
feature allows you to change the speed.
Press the INCREASE pad to increase
the speed up to the number 5.
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Press the DECREASE pad to decrease
the speed down to the number 1.
To set the speed you prefer, follow the
steps below.
Press START to activate the setting
and leave the control set in this
special features mode.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.
Press the INCREASE pad. The display
will show you a set speed between
1 and 5.
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Using the oven.
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Before you begin…
The shelves have stops, so that when
placed correctly on the supports, they will lowest position (A), you will need to use caution
CAUTION: When you are using the shelf in the
when pulling the shelf out. We recommend that
you pull the shelf out several inches and then,
using two pot holders, pull the shelf out by
holding the sides of it. The shelf is low and you
could be burned if you place your hand in the
middle of the shelf and pull all the way out. Be
very careful not to burn your hand on the door
when using the shelf in the lowest position (A).
stop before coming completely out, and
will not tilt.
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When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out until it stops.
To remove a shelf, pull it toward you,
tilt the front end up and pull it out.
To replace, place the end of the shelf
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
front and push the shelf in.
The oven has 6 shelf positions.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
OpeagIructions
Press the BAKE pad.
Type of Food
Shelf Position
Press the INCREASE or DECREASE
pads until the desired temperature
is displayed.
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet)
D
Angel food cake
A
Bundt or pound cakes
C or D
C or D
Press the START pad.
Biscuits, muffins, brownies,
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies
Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
Casseroles
Turkey
C or D
A
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when
cooking is complete.
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Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.
Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much as
possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least
1
1 to 1 ⁄2″ of air space around it. If baking
To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature.
The control will beep when the oven is preheated
and the display will show your set temperature.
This will take approximately 6–10 minutes.
four cake layers at the same time, place
two layers on rack B and two layers on
rack D. Stagger pans on the rack so one
is not directly above the other.
Center baking pans in the oven.
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Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the
broiler pan and broiler grid. However,
you must mold the foil tightly to the grid
and cut slits in it just like the grid.
Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of
the oven.
Never entirely cover a shelf with
aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat
circulation and result in poor baking.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat
and meat juices from draining into the
broiler pan. The juices could become
hot enough to catch on fire. If you
do not cut the slits, you are essentially
frying, not broiling.
Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.
A smaller sheet of foil may be used to
catch a spillover by placing it on a lower
shelf several inches below the food.
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How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Place the meat or fish on the broiler
grid in the broiler pan.
Press the BROIL HI/LO pad once for
HI Broil.
Follow suggested shelf positions in
the Broiling Guide.
To change to LO Broil, press the
BROIL HI/LO pad again.
If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks
may be broiled by preheating the broiler and
positioning the oven shelf one position higher.
Press the START pad.
OpeagIructions
When broiling is finished, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
Leave the door open to the broil
stop position. The door stays open
by itself, yet the proper temperature
is maintained in the oven.
Use LO Broil to cook foods such as
poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly
without over-browning them.
Broiling Guide
The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature,
and your preference
of doneness will affect
broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at
Quantity and/
or Thickness
Shelf
First Side Second Side
Food
Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Ground Beef
1 lb. (4 patties)
1/2 to 3/4″ thick
4 lbs. (12 patties)
D
13
8
Space evenly.
D
15
11
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Beef Steaks
Rare†
Medium
Well Done
3/4 to 1″ thick
F
E
E
6
8
10
4
6
8
Steaks less than 3/4″
thick are difficult
to cook rare.
refrigerator temperature.
1 to 1 1/2 lbs.
Slash fat.
† The U.S. Department of
Rare†
Medium
Well Done
1 1/2″ thick
D
D
E
10
15
20
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Agriculture says “Rare beef is
popular, but you should know that
cooking it to only 140°F. means
some food poisoning organisms
may survive.” (Source: Safe Food
Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA
Rev. June 1985.)
2 to 2 1/2 lbs.
10–12
20
Chicken
1 whole cut up
2 to 2 1⁄2 lbs.,
split lengthwise
Breast
C
25
25
Brush each side with
melted butter.
Broil skin-side-down
first.
C
25
15
1
Bakery Product
Bread (toast)
English Muffin
2 to 4 slices
2 (split)
E
F
3
3-4
Space evenly. Place
English muffins cut-
side-up and brush
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Lobster Tails
2–4
C
18–20
Do not
turn
Cut through back of
shell. Spread open.
Brush with melted
butter before broiling
and after half of
over.
broiling time.
Fish Fillets
1 lb. (1/4 to 1/2″ thick)
E
5
5
Handle and turn very
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.
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Steaks
Fillets
Ham Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well Done
Lamb Chops
Medium
Well Done
2 (1″ thick)
E
E
D
D
D
D
10
10
6
8
10
15
5
Turn carefully. Do not
turn skin side down.
2 (1/2″ to 3/4″ thick)
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1″ thick
6
8
10
15
2 (1/2″ thick)
Slash fat.
Slash fat.
2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb.
2 (1″ thick) about 10
E
E
E
E
7
10
9
14
4
9
6
to 12 oz.
Medium
Well Done
2 (11/2″ thick) about 1 lb.
10
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Using the clock and timer.
To Set the Clock
The clock must be set to the correct time
of day for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of
day cannot be changed during a timed
baking or self-cleaning cycle.
Press the CLOCK pad.
Press the INCREASE and
DECREASE pads.
Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.
SafeyIructions
Press the START pad.
To Set the Timer
If you make a mistake press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad and
begin again.
Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad.
Press the INCREASE and DECREASE
pads until the amount of time you
want shows in the display. Maximum
time that can be entered in minutes
is 59. Cooking times more than
59 minutes should be changed to
hours and minutes. For example,
enter 90 minutes as 1 hour,
The timer is a minute timer only.
Press the START pad.
The timer does not control oven
operations. The maximum setting on
the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.
When the timer reaches :00, the
control will beep 3 times followed
by one beep every 6 seconds until
the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
is pressed.
OpeagIructions
The 6 second tone can be canceled by following
the steps in the Special features of your oven
control section under Tones at the End of a
Timed Cycle.
30 minutes.
To Reset the Timer
If the display is still showing the time
If the remaining time is not in the display
remaining, you may change it by pressing (clock, delay start or cooking time are in
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the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad, then
press the INCREASE and DECREASE
pads until the time you want appears
in the display.
the display), recall the remaining time by
pressing the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
and then pressing the INCREASE and
DECREASE pads until the time you want
appears in the display.
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To Cancel the Timer
Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad twice.
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Using the timed baking and roasting features.
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NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for
more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that
the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking
time the oven will turn off automatically.
Press the START pad.
The display shows the oven temperature
that you set and the cooking time
countdown. The display starts changing
when the temperature reaches 100° F.
OpeagIructions
Press the BAKE pad.
Using the INCREASE and DECREASE
pads, enter the desired temperature.
The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically.
Press the COOKING TIME pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
display.
Using the INCREASE and DECREASE
pads, enter the desired baking time.
Maximum time that can be entered
in minutes is 59. Cooking times
more than 59 minutes should be
changed to hours and minutes.
For example, enter 90 minutes
as 1 hour, 30 minutes. The oven
temperature and the cooking time
that you entered will be displayed.
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How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
You can set the oven control to delay-start the
oven, cook for a specific length of time and then
turn off automatically.
Using the INCREASE and DECREASE
pads, enter the time of day you want
the oven to turn on and start
cooking.
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Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
Press the START pad.
Press the BAKE pad.
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
using timed baking and do not press the START
pad after entering the baking temperature.
Using the INCREASE and DECREASE
pads, enter the desired temperature.
If you would like to check the times you
have set, press START TIME pad to check
the start time you have set or press the
COOKING TIME pad to check the length
of cooking time you have set.
Press the COOKING TIME pad.
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NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.
Using the INCREASE and DECREASE
pads, enter the desired baking time.
Maximum time that can be entered
in minutes is 59. Cooking times
more than 59 minutes should be
changed to hours and minutes.
For example, enter 90 minutes as
1 hour, 30 minutes. The oven
When the oven turns on at the time of
day you have set, the display will show the
changing temperature (starting at 100°
F) and the cooking time countdown.
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will turn off. The end of cycle tone
will sound.
temperature and the cooking time
that you entered will be displayed.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
display.
Press the START TIME pad.
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Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.)
The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning,
or Delay Start cooking.
NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.
The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the
control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.
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How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting
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NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,
practice using regular baking (non-Sabbath) before
entering Sabbath mode.
Press the START pad.
After a random delay period of
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day
and the oven is off.
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃
⊃
will appear in the display
indicating that the oven is
Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the
display shows SF.
⊃
baking/roasting. If ⊃
does not
appear in the display, start again
at step 4.
Tap the START TIME pad until
SAb bAtH appears in the display.
To adjust the oven temperature, press
the BAKE pad and tap the INCREASE or
DECREASE pads to increase or decrease the
temperature in 5° increments. Press the
START pad.
Press the START pad and ⊃ will appear
in the display.
OpeagIructions
Press the BAKE pad. No signal will
be given.
When the display shows ⊃ the
NOTE: The CLEAR/OFF and COOKING TIME pads
are active during the Sabbath feature.
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
⊃
display shows ⊃
the oven is
The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350°. Tap
the INCREASE or DECREASE pads to
increase or decrease the temperature in
5° increments. The temperature can be
set between 170° and 550°. No signal or
temperature will be given.
baking/roasting.
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The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350°. Tap the
INCREASE or DECREASE pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 5°
increments. The temperature can be set
between 170° and 550°. No signal or
temperature will be given.
NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,
practice using regular (non-Sabbath) Immediate Start
and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath mode.
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Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day
and the oven is off.
Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the
display shows SF.
Press the START pad.
Tap the START TIME pad until SAb bAtH
After a random delay period of
appears in the display.
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃
⊃
will appear in the display
Press the START pad and ⊃ will appear
in the display.
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indicating that the oven is
baking/roasting.
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Press the COOKING TIME pad.
⊃
If ⊃
does not appear in the display,
start again at step 7.
Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pads
to set the desired length of cooking time
between 1 minute and 9 hours and 59
minutes. The cooking time that you
entered will be displayed.
To adjust the oven temperature, press the
BAKE pad and tap the INCREASE or DECREASE
pads to increase or decrease the temperature
in 5° increments. Press the START pad.
When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
⊃
display shows ⊃
the oven is
baking/roasting.
When cooking is finished, the display will
Press the START pad.
⊃
change from ⊃
to ⊃ and 0:00 will appear,
indicating that the oven has turned OFF but is
Press the BAKE pad. No signal will
be given.
still set in Sabbath. Remove the cooked food.
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How to Exit the Sabbath Feature
oven will automatically turn off after
12 hours. no shdn indicates that the
oven will not automatically turn off.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad.
If the oven is cooking, wait for
a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to
1 minute, until only ⊃ is in the
display.
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Press the START pad.
NOTE: If a power outage occurred while
the oven was in Sabbath mode, the oven
will automatically turn off and the oven
control must be reset.
OpeagIructions
Press and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time,
until the display shows SF.
Tap the START TIME pad until
12 shdn or no shdn appears in the
display. 12 shdn indicates that the
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few
weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust
the thermostat yourself.
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Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be
retained in memory after a power failure.
To Adjust the Thermostat
When you have made the
adjustment, press the START pad
to go back to the time of day display.
Use your oven as you would
normally.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.
Press the BAKE pad. A two digit
number shows in the display.
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The oven temperature can be
adjusted up as much as 35°F. or
down as much as 35°F.
Press the INCREASE pad to
increase the temperature by
1 degree increments.
Press the DECREASE pad to
decrease the temperature by
1 degree increments.
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The type of margarine will affect baking performance!
Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the fat
content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.
Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads,
on the other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the
texture and flavor of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or
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Using the self-cleaning oven.
Before a Clean Cycle
We recommend venting your kitchen
Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass
material of the oven door gasket cannot
withstand abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact. If you notice it
becoming worn or frayed, replace it.
with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood during the
first self-clean cycle.
SafeyIructions
Remove the shelves, broiler pan, broiler
grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven
from the oven.
bottom.
The oven shelves can be self-cleaned,
but they will darken, lose their luster
and become hard to slide.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in
place and the oven light is off.
Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is
extremely sensitive to the fumes given off
during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well
ventilated room.
Soil on the front frame of the range and
outside the gasket on the door will need
to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas
with hot water, soap-filled steel-wool pads
or cleansers such as Soft Scrub®. Rinse
well with clean water and dry.
OpeagIructions
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
Touch the SELF CLEAN pad.
■The words LOCKED or LOCK DOOR will
flash and the oven control will signal if
you set the clean cycle and forget to
close the oven door.
Using the INCREASE or DECREASE
pads, enter the desired clean time, if
a time other than 4 hours is needed.
■To stop a clean cycle, touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad. When the LOCKED
door light goes off indicating the
oven has cooled below the locking
temperature, open the door.
Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours.
You can change the clean time to any
time between 3 hours and 5 hours,
depending on how dirty your oven is.
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The door locks automatically. The display
will show the clean time remaining. It will
not be possible to open the oven door
until the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the LOCKED door
light goes off.
When the LOCKED door light is off, open
the door.
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the clean cycle is complete.
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How to Delay the Start of Cleaning
Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
The door locks automatically. The
display will show the start time. It will
not be possible to open the oven door
until the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the LOCKED door
light goes off.
Touch the SELF CLEAN pad.
Using the INCREASE or DECREASE
pads, enter the desired clean time.
OpeagIructions
When the LOCKED door light is off, open
the door.
Touch the START TIME pad. The
earliest start time you can set will
appear in the display.
Using the INCREASE or DECREASE
pads, enter the time of day you want
the clean cycle to start.
Touch the START pad.
After a Clean Cycle
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You may notice some white ash in the
oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after
the oven cools.
■You cannot set the oven for cooking
until the oven is cool enough for the
door to be unlatched.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-
filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with
a vinegar and water mixture.
■ While the oven is self-cleaning, you
can press the CLOCK pad to display
the time of day. To return to the
clean countdown, press the COOKING
TIME pad.
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.
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Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to
a paper towel and wipe the edges of the
oven shelves with the paper towel. Do not
spray with Pam® or other lubricant sprays.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
SafeyIructions
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent,
mineral oil or cooking oil.
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape (on some models) must
be removed from all chrome trim. It cannot be
removed if it is baked on.
OpeagIructions
Groove Stem
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
check the OFF position to insure proper
placement.
Molded rib
Spring clip
Before removing the knobs for cleaning,
please note that the knobs are in the
OFF position. When replacing the knobs,
Wash the knobs in soap and water or
a vinegar and hot water solution but
do not soak.
Clear groove
in stem
On some models, the knob stem has a
groove in each side. The groove on one
On some models, the knob stem is flat
on one side (see illustration). Check the
Flat Stem
side has a spring clip. The other groove is inside of the knob and find the molded
Molded flat area
clear (see illustration). Check the inside
of the knob and find the molded rib.
flat area.
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Replace the knob by fitting the molded
flat area inside the knob onto the flat
area of the stem.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded
rib inside the knob into the clear groove
on the stem.
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Oven Vent
It is normal for steam to come out of
the vent and moisture may collect
underneath it when the oven is in use.
The oven vent is located behind the right rear
surface unit.
This area could become hot during
oven use.
The vent is important for proper air circulation.
Never block this vent.
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Stainless Steel Surfaces
a sponge or cloth and clean water.
Dry with a soft, clean cloth.
Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will
scratch the surface.
After cleaning, use a stainless steel polish,
such as CERAMA BRYTE® Stainless Steel
Brightener, Stainless Steel Magic®, Revere
Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner® or
Wenol All Purpose Metal Polish®. Follow
the product instructions for cleaning the
stainless steel surfaces.
To clean the stainless steel surface,
use warm sudsy water, a stainless steel
cleaner such as CERAMA BRYTE®
Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner,
or an all-purpose liquid or spray
cleaner. Always scrub in the direction
of the grain. Rinse thoroughly with
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Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides of the
range and the door, top of control panel
and the drawer front. Clean these with
soap and water or a vinegar and water
solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners,
cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh
abrasives on any painted surface.
OpeagIructions
Control Panel
■Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.
■Remove heavier soil with warm
soapy water.
■You may also use a glass cleaner.
■Do not use abrasives of any kind.
Locked position
Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable for easier
access to the light bulb.
Push door in firmly while opening.
Unlocked
position
Once in position, open the door
completely. Push the hinge locks
back in towards the front frame.
Do not lift the door by the handle.
To remove the door:
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Fully open the door.
To clean the inside of the door:
Each hinge has a hinge lock. Using
a tool, pull the hinge locks down
against the door frame.
■ Because the area inside the gasket is
cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you
do not need to clean this by hand.
Pull the hinge locks down to the
unlocked position.
■ The area outside the gasket and the
door liner can be cleaned with a soap-
filled steel wool or plastic pad, hot
water and detergent. Rinse well with a
vinegar and water solution.
Firmly grasp the door at the top
sides.
Close the door to the stop position.
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Lift the door up and pull straight
out.
To clean the outside of the door:
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■ Use soap and water to thoroughly
clean the top, sides and front of the
oven door. Rinse well. You may also use
a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the
outside of the door. Do not let water
drip into the vent openings.
The gasket is designed with a gap
at the bottom to allow for proper air
circulation.
To replace the door:
Firmly grasp the door at the top
sides. This is critical.
Do not rub or clean the door
gasket—it has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion.
Approach the range with the door
angled in a vertical position.
■ If any stain on the door vent trim is
persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner
and a sponge-scrubber for best 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.
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tomato sauces and basting materials
containing acids may cause
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discoloration and should be wiped up
immediately. When surface is cool,
clean and rinse.
■ Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning
powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.
Guide the hinges into the slots.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Oven Shelves
Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive
To make the shelves slide more easily,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil to
a paper towel and wipe the edges of the
oven shelves with the paper towel. Do not
spray with Pam® or other lubricant sprays.
cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves with clean water and
dry with a clean cloth.
NOTE: We do not recommend leaving the
shelves in the oven during a self-cleaning
cycle. The oven shelves may be cleaned
in the self-cleaning oven. However, the
shelves will darken in color, lose their
luster and become hard to slide if
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cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle.
Storage Drawer Removal
To remove the drawer:
To replace the drawer:
Pull the drawer out until it stops.
Place the drawer rails on the guides.
Push the drawer back until it stops.
Lift the front of the drawer until the
stops clear the guides.
Stop guide
Rail
Lift the front of the drawer and push
back until the stops clear the guides.
Remove the drawer.
Lower the front of the drawer and
push back until it closes.
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Broiler Pan & Grid
If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid
with detergent while hot and cover with
wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking
the pan will remove burned-on foods.
Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self-
cleaning oven.
After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven. Remove the grid from the
pan. Carefully pour out the grease from
the pan into a proper container.
After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven. Do not store a soiled
broiler pan and grid anywhere in
the range.
Both the broiler pan and grid may be
cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.
Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid
in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be
cleaned in a dishwasher.
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Oven Light Replacement
Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.
CAUTION: Before replacing your oven
light bulb, disconnect the electrical
power to the range at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
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Replace bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb.
To replace the cover:
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb
cool completely.
Place it into groove of the light
receptacle. Pull wire forward to
the center of the cover until it
snaps into place.
To remove the cover:
Wire cover holder.
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Hold a hand under the cover so it
doesn’t fall when released. With
fingers of the same hand, firmly
push back the wire cover holder.
Lift off the cover.
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Connect electrical power to the
range.
Oven Heating Elements
To clean the oven floor, gently lift
the bake element. Clean with warm
soapy water.
Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the
elements are heated.
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Cleaning the glass cooktop.
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Normal Daily Use Cleaning
ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop.
Other creams may not be as effective.
Shake the cleaning cream well.
Apply a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
directly to the cooktop.
To maintain and protect the surface of
your glass cooktop, follow these steps:
Use a paper towel or CERAMA
BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops to clean the entire
cooktop surface.
Before using the cooktop for the
first time, clean it with CERAMA
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.
This helps protect the top and
makes clean-up easier.
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Use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning residue.
No need to rinse.
Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner.
Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help
keep the cooktop looking new.
NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT
heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned
thoroughly.
Burned-On Residue
If any residue remains, repeat the
steps listed above as needed.
WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface
may occur if you use scrub pads other than the
pad included with your range.
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For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish
the entire surface with CERAMA
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Spread a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
on the entire burned residue area.
Use a CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops.
Using the included CERAMA
BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops, rub the residue area,
applying pressure as needed.
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Heavy, Burned-On Residue
Allow the cooktop to cool.
For additional protection,
after all residue has been
removed, polish the entire
surface with CERAMA BRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.
Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper at approximately a 45°
angle against the glass surface
and scrape the soil. It will be
necessary to apply pressure to
the razor scraper in order to
remove the residue.
The CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper is available
through our Parts Center. See
instructions under “To Order Parts”
section on next page.
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After scraping with the razor
scraper, spread a few drops of
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the entire
burned residue area. Use the
CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad to
remove any remaining residue.
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Cleaning the glass cooktop.
Metal Marks and Scratches
Be careful not to slide pots and
pans across your cooktop. It will
leave metal markings on the
cooktop surface.
If pots with a thin overlay of
aluminum or copper are allowed
to boil dry, the overlay may leave
black discoloration on the
cooktop.
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These marks are removable using
the CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner with the
This should be removed
immediately before heating
again or the discoloration may
be permanent.
CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad
for Ceramic Cooktops.
WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of
pans for roughness that would scratch
the cooktop.
Cooktop Seal
To clean the cooktop seal around the
edges of the glass, lay a wet cloth on it
for a few minutes, then wipe clean
with nonabrasive cleaners.
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Glass surface – potential for permanent damage.
Our testing shows that if
you are cooking high sugar
mixtures such as jelly or
fudge and have a spillover,
it can cause permanent
damage to the glass surface
unless the spillover is
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
Turn off all surface units. Remove
hot pans.
Any remaining spillover should be
left until the surface of the cooktop
has cooled.
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Wearing an oven mitt:
a. Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper (CERAMA BRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to
move the spill to a cool area on
the cooktop.
Don’t use the surface units again
until all of the residue has been
completely removed.
immediately removed.
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NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass
surface has already occurred, the cooktop
glass will have to be replaced. In this case,
service will be necessary.
b. Remove the spill with
paper towels.
To Order Parts
To order CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop
scraper, please call our toll-free
number:
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National Parts Center
CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300
800.626.2002.
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CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper . . . . . . . . .# WX10X0302
Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WB64X5027
(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)
CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pads for
Ceramic Cooktops . . . . . . . .# WX10X350
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Before You Call For Service…
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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Possible Causes
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.
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Surface units do
not work properly
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Cooktop controls
improperly set.
• Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
unit you are using.
Scratches (may appear
as cracks) on cooktop
glass surface
Incorrect cleaning
• Scratches are not removable. Tiny scratches will become
methods being used.
less visible in time as a result of cleaning.
Cookware with rough bottoms • To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning
being used or coarse particles
(salt or sand) were between
the cookware and the surface
of the cooktop.
procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean
before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms.
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Cookware has been slid
across the cooktop surface.
Areas of discoloration
on the cooktop
Food spillovers not cleaned
before next use.
• See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
Hot surface on a model
with a light colored glass
cooktop.
• This is normal. The surface may appear discolored
when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear
as the glass cools.
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Plastic melted to
the surface
Hot cooktop came into
contact with plastic placed
on the hot cooktop.
• See the Glass surface—potential for permanent damage
section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
Pitting (or indentation)
of the cooktop
Hot sugar mixture spilled
on the cooktop.
• Call a qualified technician for replacement.
• Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
Frequent cycling
off and on of
surface units
Improper cookware
being used.
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Control signals after
entering cooking time
or delay start
You forgot to enter a
bake temperature or
cleaning time.
• Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the
SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time.
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Food does not bake
or roast properly
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
Shelf position is incorrect
or the shelf is not level.
• See the Using the oven section.
Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper
size being used.
• See the Using the oven section.
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
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Clock and timer do
not work
Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
inserted in the electrical outlet.
grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
Oven light does
not work
Switch operating light
is broken.
• Call for service.
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Food does not
broil properly
Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
position as recommended.
Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you press the BROIL HI/LO pad.
Improper shelf position
being used.
• See the Broiling Guide.
Cookware not suited
for broiling.
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
• See the Using the oven section.
Aluminum foil used on the
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
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In some areas the power
(voltage) may be low.
• Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.
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Oven temperature too
hot or too cold
Oven thermostat
needs adjustment.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
Oven will not work
Plug on range is not
completely inserted in
the electrical outlet.
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
properly grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
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Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
Storage drawer
is crooked
Rear drawer support is
on top of the guide rail.
• Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your
range section.
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Storage drawer
won’t close
Power cord may be
obstructing drawer
in the lower back
of the range.
• Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and
cleaning of your range section.
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Rear drawer support is
on top of the guide rail.
• Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your
range section.
Oven will not self-clean
The oven temperature is
too high to set a self-clean
operation.
• Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and
reset the controls.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
“Crackling” or
“popping” sound
This is the sound of the
metal heating and cooling
during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.
• This is normal.
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Excessive smoking
during a clean cycle
Excessive soil.
• Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to
rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCKED door
light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
clean cycle.
Oven door will not
open after a
clean cycle
Oven too hot.
• Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
Oven not clean after
a clean cycle
Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
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Oven was heavily soiled.
• Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean
cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
again or for a longer period of time.
“LOCK DOOR” flashes
in the display
The self-clean cycle has been • Close the oven door.
selected but the door is not
closed.
LOCKED DOOR light
is on when you want
to cook
The oven door is locked
because the temperature
inside the oven has not
dropped below the
• Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool.
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locking temperature.
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“F— and a number
or letter” flash
in the display
You have a function
error code.
• Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Put the oven back into
operation.
If the function code repeats. • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30
seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
error code repeats, call for service.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
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Display goes blank
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
The clock is in the
black-out mode.
• See the Special features of your oven control section.
• Reset the clock.
Display flashes
Power failure.
Unable to get the
display to show “SF”
Oven control pads were
not pressed properly.
• The BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads must be pressed
at the same time and held for 3 seconds.
Power outage,
clock flashes
Power outage or surge.
• Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
it by pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock
and resetting any cooking function.
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“Burning” or “oily”
odor emitting from
the vent
This is normal in a new
oven and will disappear
in time.
• To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-
cleaning oven section.
Strong odor
An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.
around the inside of the
oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used.
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GE Electric Range Warranty.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician.
To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at
GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to
replace the defective part.
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Five Years
From the date of the
original purchase
A replacement glass cooktop if it should crack due to thermal shock, discolor, crack at the
rubber seal between the glass cooktop and the porcelain edge, or if the pattern wears off.
A replacement radiant surface unit if it should burn out.
During this limited additional four-year warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or
in-home service.
What GE Will Not Cover:
■Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
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■Improper installation.
■Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused,
or used for other than the intended purpose or
used commercially.
■Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
■Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners
other than the recommended cleaning creams and pads.
■Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened
spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that
are not cleaned according to the directions in
the Owner’s Manual.
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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Consumer Support.
GE Appliances Website
GEAppliances.com
Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts™”
your questions, and so much more...
Schedule Service
GEAppliances.com
Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.
Real Life Design Studio
GEAppliances.com
GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call
800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).
Extended Warranties
GEAppliances.com
Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories
GEAppliances.com
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their
homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or
by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.
Contact Us
GEAppliances.com
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Register Your Appliance
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Register your new appliance on-line–at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.
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