Gas Slide-in Range
●
Problem solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
[instruction s.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
❑
❑
❑
Thermostat
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 2,4, 25
Do Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,,..14
More questions
GE Answer
800.626.2000
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 14-17,23
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
❑
Flooring and Leveling ..................6
Flooring Under the Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Leveling the Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–1 4
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16, 18
Light; Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 21
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Roasting, Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 8,9
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......8, 9
Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Removal
of
Packaging
Tape
6
Removing Packaging Materials .................6
Consumer Services ..................27
Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
,
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
❑
Broiler Pan and Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Continuous-Clean Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Oven Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Model:
GE Appliances
164D2966P118
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read
instructions before using this appliance.
Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or for the
that is to be used.
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.
type of gas (natural or
Your range can be converted for use with either
type of gas. See the Installation Instructions.
WARNING: Theseadjustments must be made
by a qualified service technician in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and
and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Failure follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or property damage.
The qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.
codes
●
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to
four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused
primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural
gas or
fuels. Properly adjusted burners,
●
After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum
that cannot withstand such type of use. Never
install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.
indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame,
will minimize incomplete combustion, Exposure to
these substances can be minimized by venting with
an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
When You Get Your Range
●
Have the installer show you the location of
the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut
if necessary.
Using Your Range
●
Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.
●
your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment
and service should be performed only by qualified
gas range installers or service technicians.
●
Do not allow anyone to
stand or hang
on the oven door, broiler drawer or
They
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 guide, All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
●
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.
●
Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only. Do not remove the round grounding
prong from the plug. If in doubt about the
grounding of the home electrical system, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to
have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a
properly grounded, three-prong outlet in
●
For continuous clean models, do not use oven
cleaners on any of the continuous cleaning
surfaces. Continuous cleaning surfaces can be
identified by their rough surface finish.
accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
●
●
●
Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the range.
●
Be sure packaging materials are removed
from the range before operating it to prevent
fire or smoke damage should the packaging
material ignite.
Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the range.
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from your
range.
the range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot
outage and poor air circulation.
3
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Do not use water on grease fires.
A
Never pick up a flaming pan.
ranges can tip and injury could
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. Use a multi-purpose
dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
result. To prevent accidental tipping
of the range, attach it to the wall or
floor by installing the Anti-Tip device
supplied. Make sure the chain fits
securely into the slot in the bracket.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by
covering it with baking soda or, if available, by
you pull the range out from the
for any reason, make sure the device is
properly engaged when you push the range back
against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk
of the range tipping over and causing injury if you
or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
using a
dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
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,
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in “
this guide. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and injury.
●
When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
Do not
chain or bracket to damage the gas
temperature of at least
This assures that, in
plumbing in any way.
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be
safe to eat.
●
●
Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces
and may cause severe burns.
Surface
●
Always use the
position when igniting top
burners and make sure the burners have ignited.
. Never leave the surface burners unattended at
high flame settings.
greasy that may catch on fire.
cause smoking and
●
●
For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
●
Adjust the top burner flame size so it does
not extend beyond the edge of the cookware.
Excessive flame is hazardous.
keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.
●
Use only dry pot
moist or
●
Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away from
your range.
holders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let pot holders come near open
flames when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel
●
●
●
Do not leave
products, cooking utensils
or other
a hot burner.
cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on
or food in the oven when not in use.
Do not store flammable materials in the oven,
or broiler drawer or near the
●
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition
of flammable and spillage, turn
cookware handles toward the side or back of the
range without extending over adjacent burners.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
●
Always turn the surface burner controls off
before removing cookware.
●
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
●
Carefully watch foods being fried at a high
flame setting.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
●
Keep all plastics away from the top burners.
block the vents (air openings) of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that
are necessary for the range to operate properly
with correct combustion. Air openings are
.
.
.
. Do not leave plastic
items
the
.
they may melt if left too
close to the vent.
located at the rear of the
the oven door.
and at the top
●
Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if
the wok has a round metal ring that is placed
●
Do not leave any items on the
The
hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items
and will increase pressure in closed containers,
which may cause them to burst.
over
burner grate to support the wok. This
ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the
burner grate burner head. it may cause
the burner to work improperly. This may cause a
carbon monoxide level above that allowed by
current standards, resulting in a health hazard.
●
To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are at
the off position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
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.
When flaming foods are under the hood,
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may
spread the flames.
●
●
If the range is located near a window,do not
hang long curtains that could blow over the top
●
●
Use the least possible amount of fat for effective
shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too
burners and create a
hazard.
full of fat can cause
when food is added.
If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and
If a combination of oils or fats will be used
frying, stir together before heating or as fats
slowly.
a qualified service technician.
open flame to locate a leak.
use an
●
●
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the
smoking point.
●
Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in the oven can ignite.
●
●
●
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a
deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
Stand away from the range when opening the
door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that
escapes can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or
near your range.
●
●
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Never
the
surface when it is hot.
fumes and wet
Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool.
Some cleaners produce
cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot
surface.
Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
Use proper pan size—Avoid pans that are
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates.
●
●
Do not heat unopened food containers in the
oven. Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
To avoid
make sure cookware is large
enough to contain the food properly. This will both
save cleaning time and prevent hazardous
accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or
left on range can ignite. Use pans with
Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven
except as described in this guide. Misuse could
result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.
that can be easily grasped and remain cool.
When using glass cookware, make sure it is
designed for top-of-range cooking.
(continued next
5
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
●
If you should have a grease fire in the broiler
pan, turn off oven, and keep oven door closed
contain fire until it burns out.
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
●
Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
Cleaning Your Range
●
●
Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
Always remove the broiler pan from the oven
as soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the
pan can catch fire if oven is used without
removing the grease from the broiler pan.
. Clean
Guide.
parts
in this Use and Care
●
Keep range clean and free of accumulations of
grease or which may ignite.
●
Make sure the broiler pan and rack are in place
correctly to reduce the possibility of a grease fire.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
When broiling, if meat is too close to the
flames, the fat may ignite,Trim excess fat to
prevent excessive flare-ups.
LEVELING
Flooring Under the Range
Your range, like so many other household items, is
heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such
as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the
the floor covering ends at the front of the
range, the
built up with plywood to the same
the floor covering. This allow the range to be
moved cleaning or servicing.
that the
will rest on should be
or higher than
on this type
a l/4-inch-thick sheet
follows:
flooring, it should be installed on
plywood (or similar material)
Leveling the Range
If using a spirit level, take two readings, with
level
Use a 1
open-end or adjustable wrench to equally
diagonally first in one direction then the
back out the four legs. The flanges (rims) below the
sides of the
must be raised above the top of
other.
Adjust the four legs carefully. Level the range front to
the countertop. Carefully slide the range into its
installation space. Observe that it is clearing the
countertop. Then place a spirit level or a glass
measuring cup partially filled with water on one of the
oven shelves to check for levelness.
back and side to side. The range
must rest on the
The range must not hang from the countertop.
Removing Packaging Materials
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove packaging tape
adhesive. on new appliances is an application of a
Check your range to insure all packaging materials
and protective tape covering are removed from areas
such as the door trim,
frame, under burner
caps, end caps, etc. before using.
household liquid
detergent, mineral oil
or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to
soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to
thoroughly clean and protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from
the chrome trim on range parts. It cannot be removed
if it is baked on.
6
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE
II
Explained
on page
Explained
on page
Feature Index
Broiler Drawer
Feature Index
11 Drip Pans
1
17.
12 Clock and Timer
10
11
2 Model and Serial Numbers
Removable Oven Bottom
2
Oven Light Switch Lets you turn
interior oven light on and off.
23,24
14 Oven Temperature Control
15 Oven Interior Light
4 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks
5, 11, 12,
11,22
5
Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior
Surface Burner Controls
Surface Burners and Grates
Oven Vent
24
16 Oven Shelf Supports
Shelf positions for cooking are
suggested in the Baking and
Roasting sections.
11, 12, 15
7
8
9
8,20,21
5, 11,22
19
17 Lift-Off Oven Door
21
Easily removed for oven cleaning.
Lift-Up
Locks in up position
18 Broiler Pan and Rack
5, 15, 17,
18,22
to simplify cleaning underneath.
Anti-Tip Device
2,4, 25
7
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
HOW DOES THIS
COMPARE
WITH YOUR OLD ONE?
Your new
has gas burners. If you are used
The best types of cookware to use,
heat-up
to cooking with induction or other electric surface
units, you will notice some differences when you use
gas burners.
cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or
surface unit you have.
The following chart will help you to understand the
differences between gas burner
and any
other type of you may have used in the past.
Description
How It Works
Flames heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but
pans should be balanced. Gas burners heat the right change
heat settings right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.
Gas Burners
Regular or
gas burners use
either
natural
gas
Radiant
(Glass Ceramic)
Electric coils
under a
ceramic
Heat travels to the
the bottom for good cooking results. The
continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit if
you want cooking to stop.
surface and then to the cookware, so pans must
stays hot enough to
on
o
Induction
= ..=.,
High frequency
induction coils
under a glass
surface.
Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is
produced by a
and changes heat settings right away, like a gas
off, the glass is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away.
circuit between the coil and the pan. Heats up right away
==-=
After turning the control
-+-/,,,,,,,,,\\\
Electric Coil
Flattened metal
tubing containing
electric resistance
wire suspended
over a drip pan.
Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best
cooking results, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of
warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly but does not
heat settings as quickly gas or induction. Electric coils stay
continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off.
enough to
Solid Disk
Solid cast iron
disk sealed to the
surface.
Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be
cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric
disk stays hot enough continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan
from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop.
on the bottom for good
The
Electric Ignition
Surface burners in use when an electrical power
failure occurs will continue to operate normally.
Your surface burners are lit by electric ignition,
eliminating the need for standing pilot
constantly burning flames.
with
In case of a power failure, you can light the surface
burners on your range with a match. Hold a lit match
to the burner, then push in and turn the control knob
to the
position. Use extreme caution when
lighting burners in this manner.
Surface Burner Controls
The two knobs on the left control the left front and
left rear burners. The two knobs on the right control
the right front and right rear burners.
The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off
are located on the lower control panel in front of
the burners.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Light a Surface Burner
Push the control knob in and turn
it counterclockwise to
You will hear a little “clicking”
After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust
the flame size.
noise—the sound
the electric
spark igniting the burner.
After Lighting a Burner
Check to be sure
you want to use.
burner you turned on is the one
Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you
place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other
materials on them.
not operate a burner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
How to Select Flame Size
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.
size on gas burner should match the
are using. FOR SAFE HANDLING OF
COOKWARE, NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND
UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame
than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and
only serves to heat the handle.
Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum:
cookware is
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either
surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly
and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s
directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.
recommended because it heats quickly and evenly.
Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet.
Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids for cooking with
minimum amounts
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.
Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give
satisfactory results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel
of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass: There are two types of
cookware—those
for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking
(saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat
very slowly.
9
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
CLOCK AND TIMER
To Set the Clock
Push in
knob
turn the
hands the right
to the correct time. Then let the knob out
turning to OFF.
continue
F
,
4
9
20
30
\
/
6
\
Timer
set the Timer, turn the knob the left, without
pushing in, until the pointer reaches the number
minutes or hours you want to time.
The Timer has been combined with the range clock.
Use it to time all your precise cooking operations.
recognize the Timer as the pointer which is
different in color than the
hands.
At the end of the set time, a buzzer sounds to tell
you time is up. Turn the knob. without pushing in,
Minutes are marked up to
minutes) and hours are marked up to 4 on the center
ring of the clock.
(can be set for up to 45
until the pointer reaches OFF
the buzzer stops.
USING YOUR OVEN
Before Using Your Oven
3. Read over the information and tips that follow.
4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it
1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand
how to set them properly.
especially
new
the first weeks of using your
2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves.
Take a practice run at removing and replacing
them properly to give sure, sturdy support.
Power Outage
Electric Ignition
CAUTION: DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO
OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN
AN ELECTRICAL POWER OUTAGE.
Neither the oven nor the broiler can be lit during an
electrical power outage.
The oven burner
are lit by electric ignition.
broil burner on your range
To light the burner, turn the OVEN
knob to the
desired temperature. The burner should light within
60 seconds. You will hear a little
noise—the
If the oven is in use when a power
oven burner shuts off and cannot be
is restored.
occurs, the
until power
sound of the electric spark igniting the burner.
Oven Moisture
As your oven heats up, the temperature change of the air in the oven may
cause water droplets to form on the door glass. These droplets are harmless
and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so when
placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will
stop before coming completely out of the oven and
will not tilt when you are removing food from them
or placing food on them.
Bump
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out
the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware
\
,
on the shelf, then s]
the shelf back into the oven.
This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
To remove a shelf from the oven, pull it toward you,
the front end upward and pull the
out.
To replace, place the shelf on the
stop-locks (the curved extension of the
support with
facing
up and toward the rear of the oven. Tilt up the front
and push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it
goes past the bump
the shelf support. Then lower
the front of the shelf and push it all the way back.
Shelf Positions
The oven has four shelf supports identified in this
illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).
elf positions for cooking are suggested in the
and Roasting sections.
Oven Vent
●
●
Do not leave plastic items on the
may if too close to the vent.
Your oven is vented through duct openings at the
center rear of the range. Do not block these ducts
when cooking in the oven— it is important that the
of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven
burner be uninterrupted. Avoid touching the vent
Do not leave any items on the
The hot
air from the vent may ignite flammable items and
will increase pressure in closed containers, which
may cause them to burst.
openings
nearby surfaces during oven or broiler
operation-they may become hot.
●
Metal items will become very hot if they are left
●
●
Vent openings and nearby surfaces may become
hot. Do not touch them.
the
and could cause burns.
Handles of pots and pans on the
may
become hot if left too close to the vent.
Light
Use the switch on the control panel to turn the
on and off.
11
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
BAKING
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
using an oven control system. It is recommended that
you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust
the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy
you operate the range for a number
weeks to
H)
instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.
become familiar with you new oven’s performance.
NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside
surfaces
the range
hot too.
How to Set Your Range for Baking
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
2. Check food
doneness at minimum time on
recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
1. Close the oven door, turn the OVEN
knob to
3. Turn the OVEN
remove the
knob to OFF and then
from the oven.
the desired temperature and preheat the oven for at
least
minutes if preheating is necessary.
Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven
shelf or shelves in
Type of Food
Shelf Position
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
A
Angel food cake
B or C
B or C
B or C
B or C
A or B
Biscuits or muffins
Cookies or cupcakes
Brownies
browning desired.
Layer cakes
As a general
place most foods in
or pound cakes
Pies or pie shells
Frozen pies
middle of the oven, on either shelf position
B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.
I
A (on cookie sheet)
B or C
Casseroles
A
Roasting
Baking Pans
Preheating
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens without
a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes.
After the oven is preheated, place the food in the oven
as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping.
●
Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting
in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
●
Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat,
resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning.
Cakes and cookies require this type of pan.
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat
means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting the food in the oven.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct
selecting a higher temperature does not shorten
preheat time.
●
●
Glass baking dishes absorb heat. When baking in
glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to
be reduced by
If you are using dark non-stick pans, you may find
that you need to reduce the oven temperature
to prevent
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Placement
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow to space between pans as well
as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.
If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so
one is not directly above the other.
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or to the back of the oven.
Baking Guides
When using prepared baking mixes, follow the package recipe
or instructions for the best baking results.
Cookies
When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without
sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked
in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have
darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the
or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a
shelf with a large cookie sheet.
For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven
a time.
Cakes
When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause
uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.
A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe
recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier
than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than
recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may
overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size
used is the
recommended.
Pies
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans to produce a browner,
crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum
cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the
pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.
13
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
BAKING
(continued)
Aluminum Foil
Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil.
This will disturb the heat circulation and result
in poor baking.
to catch
several inches
A
smaller sheet
by placing it on a lower
the food.
foil
be used
Peek
Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do
not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes
provide minimum and maximum baking times such as
DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum
time. Opening the oven door frequently during
cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking
“bake
minutes.”
times longer. Your
affected.
results may also be
ADJUST THE OVEN
You may find that your new oven cooks differently
than the one it replaced. We recommend that you
use your new oven for a few weeks to become more
familiar with it, following the times given in your
recipes as a guide.
2. Loosen both screws on back of
3. Hold the knob as shown in the illustration of the back
of the OVEN knob and turn so the bottom
knob.
screw moves in the desired direction. You will hear
and feel notches as you turn the knob. Each notch
changes the temperature about 10° Fahrenheit.
If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold,
you can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think
it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler.
If you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to
make it hotter.
The bottom screw
moves toward HOTTER
to increase the temperature.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores,
to check the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers may vary
degrees.
TO Adjust the Thermostat:
1. Pull the OVEN
HOTTER or COOLER
knob off the shaft,
look at the back of the
knob and note the
current setting before
making any
The bottom screw
. . .
moves
COOLER
to decrease the temperature.
,
4. Tighten the screws.
5. Return the knob to the range.
oven performance before making any
additional adjustments.
adjustment. The knob
is factory set with the
top screw directly under
the pointer.
Back of the OVEN
knob
14
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
ROASTING
is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or
be roasted uncovered in your oven,
Roasting temperatures, which should be low and
steady, keep spattering to minimum.
Most meats continue to cook slightly while
standing after being removed from the oven. The
standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20
minutes to allow the roast to firm up, making it easier
carve. The internal temperature will rise about 5° to
to compensate for the temperature rise, if
Roasting is
Therefore, the oven controls
procedure used
meats.
set to Baking. (You
desired, remove the roast from the oven sooner at 5°
slight
sound, indicating the oven
to
less than the temperature on the guide.
is working properly.)
Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot
oven and therefore should be removed when the
desired internal temperature has been reached.
1. Position the oven shelf the second from the
bottom position
3. Turn the OVEN
knob to the desired
a small size roast (3 to 5
temperature. See the Roasting Guide for
temperatures and approximate cooking times.
and at the bottom position (A) for larger roasts.
2. Check the weight of the meat. Place meat fat-side-
up or poultry breast-side-up on roasting rack in a
4. When roasting is complete, turn the OVEN
knob to OFF and then remove the food
from the oven.
shallow pan. The melting
baste the meat.
as
a pan as close to the size of the
possible. (The broiler pan with rack is a good pan
for this. )
of Aluminum Foil
.
can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan.
This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for
marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press
the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.
15
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
ROASTING
(continued)
Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time
I cook a roast or poultry?
meat thermometer?
A. Checking the finished internal temperature the
completion of cooking time is recommended.
A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven.
Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips
Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide
that would help me cook it more evenly?
section. For roasts over
check with
A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
thermometer at half-hour intervals after half
the cooking time has passed.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil
roasting a turkey?
when
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to
carve it?
A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it
unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown
the meat.
A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool to
20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.
ROASTING
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started
without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per
pound additional time (1 O minutes per pound for
roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).
Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting.
poultry often does not cook evenly.
Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked
successfully without thawing. Follow the directions
given on the package label.
Oven
Temperature
Approximate Roasting Time
in Minutes per Pound
Internal
Temperature
Doneness
Meat
to 5
24-33
35–39
40-45
6 to
Tender cuts; rib, high quality
325°
Rare:
1400–1
18–22
22-29
30-35
20-23
24-28
sirloin tip, rump or
round*
Medium:
Well Done:
Rare:
150 ”–1600
170”–1 85°
I 40°–1500t
1500-1600
1700-1 85°
Lamb or bone-in
Medium:
Well Done:
Done:
Well Done:
To Warm:
25–30
30-35
Veal shoulder, leg or loin*
Pork loin, rib or shoulder*
Ham, precooked
325°
325°
325°
3040
3040
I
70°–1800
700-1
20°
35-45
17-20 minutes per pound
I
weight)
Poultry
Chicken or Duck
Chicken pieces
3 to 5
3540
3540
10 to 15
18-25
Over 5
30-35
325°
350°
Well Done:
Done:
850–1 900
I 850–1 90°
In thigh:
900
Over 15
15–20
325°
Well Done:
*For boneless rolled roasts over 6
thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.
S. Department Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only
means some
food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen
USDA Rev. June 1985.)
16
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
is cooking
by direct heat from above
Both the oven and broiler compartment doors
should be closed during broiling.
Your range has a convenient compartment
below the oven
broiler
from the foods and be kept away from
the high heat of the gas flame.
broiling. It also has specially
rack that allows dripping
Turn most foods
tongs once during cooking;
(the exception is thin fillets of fish; oil one side, place
that side down on the broiler rack and cook without
turning until done). Time the foods for about one-half
the total cooking time, turn the food, then continue to
cook to the preferred doneness.
to drain
Distance from the heat source may be changed
positioning the broiler pan and rack on one of three
positions in the broiler compartment—A (bottom
of broiler compartment), B (middle) and C (top).
1. If the meat has fat or gristle around the
cut
Placing the food closer to the flame increases the
exterior browning of the food, but also increases
the spattering and the possibility of the fats and
meat juices igniting.
vertical slashes through it about 2 inches apart. If
desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer
about l/8-inch thick.
2. Remove the broiler pan and rack from the broiler
4. Close the broiler door and turn the OVEN
knob to BROIL.
compartment and
the food on the rack.
3. Pull out the broiler drawer and position the
broiler pan on the preferred rack position in
the compartment placing the sump area of the
broiler pan to the front of the drawer.
5. Turn the OVEN
knob to OFF. Remove
the broiler pan from the compartment and serve
the food immediately. Leave the pan outside the
compartment to cool.
of Aluminum Foil
can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan
and broiler rack. However, you must mold the foil
tightly the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat
juices from draining into the broiler pan. The juices
Always place sump to
the front of the drawer.
could become hot enough to catch on
If you do
not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
Broiling Tips
●
Use tongs to turn the meat over—pierced meat
loses juices.
●
Steaks and chops should be at least l-inch thick
for best broiling results. Pan broil thinner ones.
Questions and Answers
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
rack in the pan?
Q.
are meats not turning out as brown as
they should?
A. Check see if you are using the recommended
shelf position. Broil for the longest period of time
indicated in the Broiling Guide. Turn the food only
once during broiling.
A. Yes. Using the rack suspends the meat over the
pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan,
thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the
rack and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
next
No. Salt draws out the juices and
them
to evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Piercing
the meat with a fork also allows juices to escape.
Turn the meat with tongs instead of a fork.
17
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
●
Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with
your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and
spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded
lower part of the pan.
●
●
●
When arranging the food on the pan, do not let
edges hang over the sides because dripping
soil the oven.
will
Broiler does not need to be preheated. However,
for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat
desired.
●
For steaks and chops, slash
evenly around the
outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise
through outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat.
Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent piercing
the meat and losing juices.
Frozen steaks can be conventionally broiled by
positioning the oven shelf at next lowest shelf
position and increasing cooking time given in this
guide times per side.
●
If desired, marinate meats or chicken before
broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last
5 to 10 minutes only.
Quantity
Thickness
Broil
First Side
rime, Minutes
Second Side
Minute:
Comments
Bacon
B
Arrange in single layer.
8 thin slices)
Beef
Well Done
l-lb. (4 patties)
1/2 to 3/4-inch thick
Space evenly. Up to 8 patties take
about same time.
B
8-9
6-7
Beef Steaks
Rare
Medium
Well Done
l-inch thick
( 1-1X
B
B
B
9
12
7
5-6
8-9
Steaks less than l-inch cook through
before browning.
Pan frying is recommended.
Rare
Medium
Well Done
1
thick
B,
B
B
6-7
12-14
16-18
Slash fat.
15
25
Chicken
1
whole
A
30-35
25-30
Reduce
about 5 to minutes
(2 to
split lengthwise
per side for cut-up chicken. Brush each
side with melted butter. Broil with
side-down first.
Bakery Products
Bread (Toast) or
Toaster Pastries
Muffins
slices
pkg. (2)
2-split
2-3
3-5
c
1/2–1
Space evenly. Place English muffins
cut-side-up and brush with butter,
if desired.
c
Lobster Tails
B
Cut through back of shell, spread
open. Brush with melted butter
Do not
turn
(6 to
each)
before
and after half
time.
Fish
I -lb. fillets 1/4 to
l/2-inch thick
B, C
B
5
5
and turn very carefully. Brush
with lemon butter before and during
cooking, desired. Preheat broiler to
increase
Increase times 5 to minutes per side
8
for 1
thick or home cured.
4–5
9-12
B
B
Slash fat.
13
Lamb Chops
Medium
B
B
B
B
4-7
4–6
Slash fat.
2 (l-inch)
8
10
10
17
about 10–1 2 oz.
2 (1 k-inch),
about lb.
Done
Medium
Well Done
1-2
If desired, split sausages in half
lengthwise; ‘cut into 5-to 6-inch pieces.
-lb. pkg. (
B, C
6
Wieners,
similar precooked
sausages, bratwurst
18
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
CLEANING
and cleaning
satisfactory service.
important so your range will give you efficient
these directions carefully in caring for it to
help
safe and proper maintenance.
SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING
ANY PART OF THE RANGE.
Control Panel and Knobs
Before removing the knobs
that the knobs on the left side and
cleaning, please note
knobs on
u p a n y
cloth.
o r s p a t t e r s - — _ _ _
with a
heavier soil with warm, soapy
water.
right side are in the proper OFF position. When
replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to insure
proper alignment.
—
the control
with
To remove the knob, pull it straight off the stem.
When removing a knob, it may be helpful to slip a
thin cloth (such as a handkerchief> or a piece of string
under and around the knob edge and pull up.
liquid dish detergent and a soft
cloth. Rub the control panel lightly.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives
any kind on the control panel.
Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.
Dry and return the control knobs to the range.
The control knobs may be removed for
easier cleaning.
Brushed Chrome
the brushed chrome top with warm, soapy water
brand cleanser and immediately dry it
with a clean,
cloth. Take care to dry the surface
“grain. ” To help prevent finger marks
.-a.. .
.
cleaning, spread a thin film of baby oil on the
surface. Wipe away excess oil with clean, soft cloth.
Lift-Up
Clean the
under the
catch fire.
often. Built-up soil,
may be
especially grease,
To make cleaning easier, the entire
lifted up and supported in the up position.
Be sure all burners are turned off before raising
the
grasp the
Then remove the grates and drips pans,
front burners wells and lift up. Dual
support rods will hold the
underneath it.
up while you clean
After cleaning under the
water and clean cloth, lower the
not to pinch your fingers.
with hot, soapy
Be careful
(continued
19
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
AND CLEANING
Oven Shelves
Clean the shelves with a mild abrasive cleanser or
steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with
clean water and dry with a clean cloth.
Range Top Burners
The
times
flame.
in the burners must be kept clean at all
proper ignition and an even, unhampered
You should clean the burners routinely, especially
after bad which could clog these holes.
Burners lift out for cleaning if the shipping screws
were removed at installation.
s
Valve
Orifice
NOTE: A screw holds each burner in place to keep
them from wobbling around during shipment.
Remove and discard the shipping screws. Be careful
not to remove the screws from the igniter bracket.
To remove the burners:
Ports
Lighter
1. Grasp the burner head and tilt it to
right to
release the two tabs from slots in the burner support.
2. Lift the end of the burner assembly, then pull away
from the front of the range to free the air shutter
from the gas
orifice.
To remove burned-on food, soak the burners in a
solution of mild liquid detergent and water. Soak the
support
burners
off completely, scrub them with soap and water and a
brush or plastic pad. not use steel wool or abrasive
to minutes. If the food doesn’t rinse
cleansers because they will clog the burner openings
and scratch the burners. If the holes become clogged,
clean them with small sewing needle or small
safety pin.
Air
To replace the burners:
1.
the air shutter over the gas valve orifice.
Do not attempt to clean burners in an automatic
dishwasher. Loosened food soil can clog burner
holes, and the strong action of the dishwasher
detergent can damage the burner heads.
2. Lower the burner assembly and hook the tabs in the
slots in the burner support.
3. Be sure both tabs are in their slots, that the burner
Before putting the burners back, shake out excess
water and dry them thoroughly by setting them in a
sits
and straight, and that the flash tube forms
a straight line from the igniter to the burner.
warm oven for
minutes.
20
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Drip Pans
Grates
Porcelain
burner
Remove the grates. Then lift out the chrome-plated
drip pans. Wash them in hot, soapy water. Rinse them
with clean, hot water and polish them dry with a
cloth. Never use abrasive cleansers or steel
should be washed
regularly and,
after
course,
Wash them
in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Dry
the grates with a cloth—don’t put them back on the
ran&e wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re
positioned securely over the burners.
wool—they’ll scratch the surface. Instead, soak the
drip pans for about 20 minutes in slightly diluted
liquid cleanser or mild solution of ammonia and water
( 1/2 cup of ammonia to one gallon of water).
To
container or plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let
them soak minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry.
Of burned-on food,
the grates in a covered
After soaking, wash them in hot, soapy water. Rinse
with clean water and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Although they’re durable, the grates will gradually
lose their shine, regardless of the best care you can
give them, This is due to their continual exposure to
high temperatures.
Do not operate a burner
time without cookware on
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
an extended period of
grate. The finish on the
Lift-Off Oven Door
TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
The oven door is removable, but
heavy. You may need help
and replacing the door.
Inside of door:
●
Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy
spattering or may require cleaning with a
not lift the door by the handle
This
cause the glass to break
mild abrasive cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also
be used. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or
acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit
juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They
may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
or can cause damage to the door.
To remove the door, open it a
few inches to the special stop
position that will hold the door
open. Grasp firmly on each side
and lift the door straight up and
off the hinges.
●
If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow the package directions. Do not use oven
cleaners, cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on
the outside of the door.
NOTE:
Outside of
●
Be careful not to place hands between the hinge
and the oven door frame as the hinge
back and pinch fingers.
Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
sides and front of the oven door. DO NOT let water
run down through openings in the top of the door.
Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to
clean the glass on the outside of the door.
snap
●
While working in the oven area, cover the hinges
with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent
pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel
on the frame.
●
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces
and basting materials containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.
When the surface is cool, clean and rinse.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the
special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom
of the door squarely over the hinges at the same time.
If the hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull
them back out.
next
21
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
AND CLEANING
(continued)
Oven Light Bulb
The light bulb is located in the upper right corner of the
oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical
power to range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel
or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the
bulb cool completely before removing it. Do not touch
a hot bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb
break.
Broiler Pan and Rack
Both the broiler pan and
commercial oven cleaner.
be cleaned with a
also be cleaned in
rack anywhere
After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the
broiler drawer. Remove the rack from the pan.
Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper
container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack
hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
Both the
pan and rack
the dishwasher.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan
in the range.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with
detergent while hot
cover with wet paper towels
or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned
on foods.
Broiler Drawer
To remove:
Broiler compartment
1. When the broiler is
remove the rack and pan.
2. Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops, then push
it back in about one inch.
II
3. Grasp the handle, lift and pull the broiler drawer
out (lift the rollers located under the drawer over
the roller guides in the range).
To replace:
1. Put the rollers under the broiler drawer behind the
roller guide stops in the range.
2.
the broiler drawer in the raised position as
you slide it partway into the range. Then lower the
drawer and push it completely closed.
Oven Vent
The oven is vented through an opening at the rear of the
Never
cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material. This would
the oven vent from working properly.
Clean the oven vent grille with Bon
22
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
movable Oven Bottom
The oven bottom
cleaning easier.
be removed make
remove:
Finger
slot
1. Grasp
oven bottom at
slots on
side.
2.
the oven bottom
in the
to raise
tabs
Push the oven bottom back
/4” release the
from
frame, then pull out.
To replace the oven bottom:
Slide the oven bottom into the oven so rear tabs
into slots in the rear wall of the oven.
2. Grasp the oven bottom at
slots
push it
under the
then down hook the
front
3. Fit the front tabs into
in
If a
does occur on the oven bottom,
The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish.
allow the oven to
first. Remove the oven bottom
To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom
easier cleanup and to prevent damage to the
continuous cleaning oven coating.
excessive
This is particularly
important when baking fruit pie or other
with
tic id content. Hot fruit fillings or foods that are
in content such as milk, tomato or sauerkraut
sauces with vinegar or lemon juice, may cause
pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface,
Frequent
with mild soap and water
(particularly after cooking meat) will prolong the
time between major cleanings. Rinse thoroughly. Soap
on
oven bottom can cause stains.
To protect the oven bottom surface, place a
For heavy soil, use a mild abrasive cleaner and
label instructions, using a thin layer of cleaner.
Use of rubber gloves is recommended. Wipe or rub
lightly on stubborn spots. A commercial oven cleaner
may also be used, following package directions.
piece
aluminum
slightly larger than the baking
It
dish on the shelf below to catch any
should not completely cover the shelf as this would
cause uneven heat in the oven. Aluminum foil should
not be
on the oven bottom.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the control panel and drawer
front. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar
and water solution. Do not use commercial oven
cleaners, cleansing powders, steel wool or harsh
abrasives on any painted surface.
page)
23
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
AND CLEANING
(continued)
Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior
To Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven:
1. Let parts before handling. We
Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning
Oven Interior:
recommend rubber gloves be worn when cleaning.
Do not attempt to clean the oven until you have
read this section.
2. Remove shelves and cookware, including the
broiler pan and rack.
The Continuous-Cleaning Oven cleans itself while
cooking. The oven interior is finished with
coating that cannot be cleaned in the
Soil visibility may be reduced by operating the
manner
oven at
control to
Close the door and set temperature
Time for at least 4 hours.
with soap, detergents, steel wool pads, commercial
oven cleaners, coarse abrasive pads or coarse brushes.
Repeated cycles may be necessary before
improvement in appearance is apparent.
Use of such cleansers
the use of oven sprays
will cause permanent damage.
Remember: During the operation of the oven, the
door, window and other range surfaces will get hot
enough to cause burns. Do not touch. Let the range
cool before replacing the oven shelves.
The special coating is a porous ceramic material,
which is dark in color and feels slightly rough to the
touch. If magnified, the surface
appear as
peaks, valleys and sub-surface “tunnels.” This
rough finish tends to prevent grease spatters from
forming little beads or droplets that run down the side
walls of a hard-surface oven liner, leaving unsightly
streaks that require hand cleaning. Instead, when
spatter hits the porous finish, it is dispersed and
partially absorbed. This spreading action increases
the exposure of oven soil to heated air and makes it
somewhat less noticeable.
4.
a
or heavy soiling occurs on the porous
surface, as soon as oven has cooled, remove as
much of the soil as possible using a amount
water and a stiff-bristle nylon brush. Use water
sparingly and change it frequently, keeping it as
clean as possible, and be sure to blot it up with
paper towels, cloths or sponges. Do not rub or
scrub with paper towels. cloths or sponges, since
they will leave unsightly lint on the oven finish.
water leaves a white ring on the finish as it dries,
apply water again and blot it with a clean sponge.
may not disappear completely and at some time
extended usage, stains may appear that cannot
be removed.
starting at the edge of the ring
the center.
working toward
The special coating works best on small amounts
of spatter. does not work well with larger spills,
especially sugars,
or dairy mixtures.
Do not use soap, detergent, steel wool pads,
commercial oven cleaner, silicone oven sprays,
coarse pads or coarse brushes on the porous
This special coating is not used on the oven shelves,
the oven bottom or on the inside of the oven door.
Remove these to clean with a commercial oven
cleaner to prevent damaging the Continuous-Cleaning
Oven coating.
surface. These products will spot,
and damage
the porous surface and reduce its ability to work.
Do not scrape porous surface with a knife
or spatula— they could permanently
the finish.
Use care in removing and replacing the shelves
and dishes in order to avoid scratching, rubbing
or otherwise damaging the porous finish on the
oven
24
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
DEVICE
placing
the stability bracket which is already
to the back the range. This location
should work most installations. However, it may
in the counter, notice the
Chain
Wall Plate
Long Screw
\
,
W a s h e r
\
he more convenient to hook the stability chain to
the unit when the stability bracket is attached to
,
the upper
holes in the back
range. See
A. The upper level set holes are intended
with a backsplash kit. the backsplash is not
3. Temporarily attach the loose end
the chain
to the rear
the countertop with the tape from
being used, make sure that
are no structural
the packaging. See Fig. D.
supports
with the
the countertop which will interfere
bracket when located in the
4. Place the range in the counter cutout leaving just
enough room between the back of the ran&e and the
wall to reach the stability bracket.
upper set holes.
5. Hook the
end of the chain onto the bracket by
slipping the nearest link of the chain into the slot in
the bracket. See Fig. A and make sure the chain is
pulled as tight as possible and that there is no
excess slack in the chain after the chain is attached
to the bracket.
‘
\
Bracket
Optional
Location
Bracket Factory
Location
CAUTION: Excessive slack in the chain
could allow the range to tip over.
A
I
I
6. Slide the range all the way back into the counter.
Once the range is pushed back in place, there will
be small amount of slack in the chain. This
normal.
c
2. Fasten one
of
Chain
Tape
the
the
chain to
wall with
the long screw and
washer supplied. See
Fig. B. Make certain
the screw is
Washer and
into the
the base
at
the wall or one
the studs in the base
the wall. See Fig. C. Whether you attach the
chain the wall or
is in at least
baseboard and that there are no electrical wires or
plumbing in the area which the screw
be certain that the screw
wood other than
inch thickness
NOTE:
●
If attaching to masonry, you can buy suitable screws
and anchors at hardware stores. Use a masonry drill
to drill the required holes.
penetrate. Attach the stability chain in a location
which will allow the chain to be in line with the
bracket side to aide as much as possible when
attached to the unit. Test to see if the chain is
securely fastened by tugging on the chain.
●
If range is removed for cleaning or any other reason,
make sure chain is reattached.
25
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
●
r
●
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TOP BURNERS
DO NOT LIGHT
OR DO NOT
●
●
Pilots
not lit. Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet.
Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged.
Remove burners and clean them with a small sewing needle or
Make sure you do not enlarge the holes.
safety pin.
BURN EVENLY
●
Burners may not be fitted correctly onto the mounting brackets. Remove and
reinstall them properly.
BURNERS HAVE
YELLOW OR
YELLOW-TIPPED
FLAMES
(B) Yellow tips on inner
cones—Normal for gas
(C) Soft blue
Normal for natural gas
(A) Yellow
Call for service .
●
If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal burner
look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use.
●
●
With
gas, some
tipping on inner cones is normal.
BURNER FLAMES VERY
LARGE OR YELLOW
If range is connected to
gas, check all steps in the Installation Instructions.
FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY
●
●
●
●
●
●
Oven controls not properly set. See the Broiling section.
Door not closed.
Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling section.
Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
Cookware is not suited for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan rack has not been fitted properly
and slit as recommended.
●
Oven bottom not securely seated in position.
FOOD DOES NOT ROAST
OR BAKE PROPERLY
●
●
●
●
Oven control not properly set. See the Baking or Roasting section.
Shelf position is not correct.
Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven
●
●
●
Clock not set correctly.
Aluminum foil used improperly in the oven.
Oven bottom not securely seated in position.
Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet.
Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
CLOCK DOES
NOT WORK
●
Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven
OVEN TEMPERATURE
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD
Do
section.
●
●
●
Bulb may be loose or burned out.
Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.
Switch operating oven light is broken. Call for service.
OVEN LIGHT DOES
NOT COME ON
. An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first
few times oven is used. This is
STRONG ODOR
●
Improper air/gas ratio in oven.
I for service.
●
This is in a new oven and
disappear in time.
“BURNING”
“OILY”
ODOR EMITTING FROM
OVEN WHEN TURNED ON
If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer
S00.626.2000, consumer information service
26
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Be Th ere
With
purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that
ever need
assistance
GE, we’ll be there. All
have to do is call—toll-free!
any
appliance,
is
to help. Your call-and
court
can
time.
Answer
is
In-Home Repair
repair
s c h e d u l e d a t
a
tom orrow,
a.m . to
technicians kn ow you r
handled in visit.
p.m . weekdays,
a.m .
p.m .
inside and out-so most
repairs can
For Customers With Special Needs...
with impaired hearing or speech
request,
controls
will
a variety of
10 a
or a con ven tion al
call
” (800-83
to request
applian ces, an d a
information or service.
assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen
persons with limited
To obtain
800.626.2000.
Contracts
can
secure
that
Service
there
warranty
and you’ll
purchase a
a substantial discount. With a
contract
your warranty is
contract,
in
service
User maintenance instructions contained in this guide
cover procedu res in ten ded to be perform ed by an y u ser.
to service their own appliances
have n eeded parts or accessories sen t directly
servicin g
service person n el. Cau tion m u st
be referred to qu alified
exercised, sin ce
h om e.
parts.. an d
parts system provides access to over
Ren ewal Parts are
,
im proper servicin g m ay cau se u n safe operation .
fu lly warran ted. VISA,
are accepted.
Discover cards
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Staple sales slip or
check
YOUR GE GAS RANGE
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
W A R R A N T Y
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
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
Washington,
In Alaska the
part
range that fails
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
because of a manufacturing
defect.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
●
Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
●
Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
●
Damage to product caused
by accident, fire,
of God.
or acts
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information service
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
. 1
installation
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities as
described in the Installation
Instructions provided with the
product.
do
apply to
your
the
warranty
rights are in your stale,
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
you specific legal rights, and you may also have rights which from slate to
your local or state consumer office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Recycled Paper
Part No. 164
Pub
49-8597
295
Printed in LaFayette, GA
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
|