GE JKS05 Series User manual

GE Appliances
Part No. 164D3333P086 Pub. No. 49-8847 12-97 CG
JKS05
JRS04
Owner’s Manual
Built-In Oven
Electric

Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 3, 4
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Instructions
Using the Oven . . . . . . . . . 5–12
Using the Clock and Timer . . 10
Timed Baking & Roasting . . . 11
Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . 12
Care and Cleaning
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . 13
Oven Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . .14
Porcelain Oven Interior . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
Customer Service
Product Registration . . . . . . . 17
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are
committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s
Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your oven. That’s
important, because your new oven will be part of your family for many years.
And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will
continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your oven properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save
you a great deal of time and money over the life of your oven.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call
For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips
first, you may not need to call for service at all.
READ THIS MANUAL
GE & You, A Service Partnership.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label on the front of the oven behind the
oven door.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
IMPORTANT!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is
packed with this product. If you cannot find it, please send in the
duplicate card printed in the back of this manual.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in
the back section of this manual. Or you can always call the GE Answer
Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Whenusing 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.
■Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your oven unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
■ Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
■ Before performing any service, disconnect
the oven power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
■ 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.
■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the door. They could damage the
oven, or cause severe personal injury.
■ Be sure the oven is securely installed in a
cabinet that is firmly attached to the house
structure. Never allow anyone to climb, sit,
stand or hang on the oven door.
■ Never leave the oven door open when you
are not watching the oven.
■ Always keep combustible wall covering,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your oven.
■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your oven.
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away from
your oven.
■ Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the oven.
■ Do not store flammable materials in
an oven.
■
CAUTION: Items of interest to children
should not be stored in cabinets above an
oven; children climbing on the oven to
reach items could be seriously injured.
■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance. Be
careful when reaching for items stored in
cabinets over the oven. Flammable
material could be ignited if brought in
contact with hot surfaces or heating
elements and may cause severe burns.
■ 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 heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth.
■ For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
■ Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or
near the oven.
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.
■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.
■ Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at
least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed
and the meat will be safe to eat.
WARNING!
WHEN COOKING PORK…
■ Do not touch 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, any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.
■Potentially hot surfaces include oven vent
openings, surfaces near the openings,
crevices around the oven door, the edges
of the window and metal trim parts above
the door.
■
REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven
may be hot when the door is opened.
■ Stand away from the oven when opening
the oven door. Hot air or steam which
escapes can cause burns to hands, face
and/or eyes.
■ Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If
overheated, they can catch on fire.
■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
■ Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not
in use.
■ After broiling, always take the broiler pan
out of the oven and clean it. Leftover
grease in the broiler pan can catch fire next
time you use the pan.
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in
or near your oven.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Use and
Care Manual.
■ 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Using the oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
BAKE Pad
Press this pad to select the bake function.
OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad to turn the oven light on
or off.
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self-cleaning mode and the times set for the
timer on automatic oven operations.
If “F—and a number or letter” flash in the display
and the oven control signals, this indicates a
function error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow
the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into
operation. If the function error code repeats, disconnect the
power to the oven and call
for service.
If a flashing time of day is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock.
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation when
the power outage occurred, the clock and all
programmed functions must be reset.
The time of day will flash in the display when the
oven is first turned on.
START Pad
Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
COOKING TIME Pad
Press this pad and then press the number
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.
DELAY START Pad
Use along with COOKING TIME pad to set
the oven to start and stop automatically at a
time you set.
CLOCK Pad
Press this pad before setting the clock.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad to select the timer feature.
CLEAR/OFF Pad
Press this pad to cancel ALL oven
operations except the clock and timer.
HOUR and MIN + and – Pads
Press these pads to set times up to 9 hours
and 59 minutes—for example, the time of
day on the clock, the timer, the starting and
length of cooking time for timed bake .
TEMP + and – Pads
Press these pads to set the cooking
temperature you want to use.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Press this pad to select the broil function.

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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 clock.
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.
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.
If you wish to turn off this feature, follow
the steps below.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
Press the DELAY START pad. The
display will show 12 shdn (12 hour
shut-off). Press the DELAY START
pad again and the display will show
no shdn (no shut-off).
Press the START pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control set
in this special features mode.
Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection
Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit
temperature selections but you may change this
to use the Centigrade selections.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
Press the BROIL HI/LO pad. The
display will show F (Fahrenheit).
Press the BROIL HI/LO pad again. The
display will show C (Centigrade).
Press the START pad.
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.
To activate this feature, follow the steps
below.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
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.
Press the START pad to activate
the cook and hold feature and
leave the control set in this special
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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 continuous 6
second beep may be canceled.
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.
Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad. The display shows CON BEEP
(continuous beep). Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
again. The display shows BEEP.
(This cancels the one beep every
6 seconds.)
Press the START pad.
12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out
Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock.
If you would prefer to have a 24 hour
military time clock or black-out the clock
display, follow the steps below.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
Press the CLOCK pad once. The
display will show 12 hr. If this is the
choice you want press the START pad.
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.
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.
NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you
will not be able to use the Delay Start function.
Changing the Speed of the + or – Pads
As you use the + or – pads when setting a time or
temperature, you may notice the display changes
slowly. This special feature allows you to change
the speed. To set the speed you prefer, follow the
steps below.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
Press the + pad. The display will show
you a set speed between 1 and 5.
Press the + pad to increase the speed
up to the number 5.
Press the – pad to decrease the speed
down to the number 1.
Press START to activate the setting
and leave the control set in this
special features mode.

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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 stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the supports, they will
stop before coming completely out, and
will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out to the bump on the
shelf support.
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 4 shelf positions.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Press the BAKE pad.
Press the TEMP + or – pads to set the
desired temperature.
Press the START pad.
Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when
cooking is complete.
NOTE: A cooling fan may automatically turn on
and off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and
the fan may continue to run even after the oven is
turned off.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) B or C
Angel food cake, A
bundt or pound cakes
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, B or C
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies
Casseroles B or C
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct
temperature. Preheating is necessary for
good results when baking cakes, cookies,
pastry and breads.
For ovens without a preheat indicator light or
tone, preheat 10 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking pans
are centered in the oven as much as
possible. Pans should not touch each
other or the walls of the oven. If you need
to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one
is not directly above the other, and leave
approximately 11⁄2²between pans, from
the front, back and sides of the wall.
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.
Aluminum foil may also be used to catch a
spillover.
Never entirely cover a shelf with
aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat
circulation and result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet of foil may be used to
catch a spillover by placing it on a lower
shelf several inches below the food.
Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

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Broiling Guide
Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side
Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Bacon 1/2 lb. C 41⁄241⁄2Arrange in single layer.
(about 8 thin slices)
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7 Space evenly. Up to 8
Well Done 1/2 to 3/4²thick patties take about the
same time.
Beef Steaks
Rare 1²thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1²
Medium 1 to 11⁄2lbs. C 8 6 thick cookthrough
Well Done C 12 11 before browning. Pan
frying is recommended.
Slash fat.
Rare 11⁄2²thick C 10 7–8
Medium 2 to 21⁄2lbs. C 15 14–16
Well Done C 25 20–25
Chicken 1 whole A 35 10–15 Reduce time about 5
2 to 21⁄2lbs., to 10 minutes per side
split lengthwise for cut-up chicken.
Brush each side with
melted butter. Broil
skin-side-down first.
Lobster Tails 2–4 B 13–16 Do not Cut through back of
6 to 8 oz. each turn shell. Spread open.
over. Brush with melted
butter before broiling
and after half of
broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1/4 to 1/2²thick C 5 5 Handle and turn very
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking, if
desired. Preheat
broiler to increase
browning.
Ham Slices 1²thick B 8 8 Increase time 5 to 10
(precooked) minutes per side for
11⁄2² thick or home-
cured ham.
Pork Chops 2 (1/2²thick) C 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1²thick) about 1 lb. B 13 13
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1²thick) about 10 C 10 9 Slash fat.
Well Done to 12 oz. C 12 10
Medium 2 (11⁄2²thick) about 1 lb. C 14 12
Well Done B 17 12–14
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Place the meat or fish on the broiler
grid in the broiler pan.
Follow suggested shelf positions in
the Broiling Guide.
If your oven is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks
may be broiled by preheating the broiler and
positioning the oven shelf one position higher.
Press the BROILHI/LO pad once for
HI Broil.
To change to LO Broil, press the
BROILHI/LO pad again.
Press the START pad.
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.

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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 timed
baking.
Press the CLOCK pad.
Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the time of day.
Press the START pad.
Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.
To Set the Timer
Press the KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pad.
Press the HOUR and MIN + or
– pads until the amount of
time you want shows in the display.
If you make a mistake, press
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF and
begin again.
Press the START pad.
After pressing the START pad, SET disappears;
this tells you the time is counting down, although
the display does not change until one minute has
passed.
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.
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.
The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven
operations. The maximum setting on
the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.
To Reset the Timer
If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by pressing
the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad, then
press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads until
the time you want appears in the display.
If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
pressing the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
and then pressing the HOUR and MIN +
or – pads to enter the new time you want.
To Cancel the Timer
Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
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Using the timed baking and roasting features.
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.
Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
Press the BAKE pad.
Using the TEMP + or – pads, enter
the desired temperature.
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.
Using the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads, enter the desired baking time.
The oven temperature and the
cooking time that you entered
will be displayed.
Press the START pad.
The display shows the oven temperature
that you set and the cooking time
countdown. The display starts changing
once the temperature reaches 100°F.
The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
display.
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.
Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
Press the BAKE pad.
Using the TEMP + or – pads, enter
the desired temperature.
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.
Using the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads, enter the desired baking time.
Press the DELAY START pad.
Using the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads, enter the time of day you want
the oven to turn on and start
cooking.
Press the START 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.
If you would like to check the times you
have set press the DELAY START 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.
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.
At the end of timed baking, the oven will
turn off. The end of cycle tone will sound.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
display.

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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.
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 temperature. The adjustment will be retained in memory
after a power failure.
To Adjust the Thermostat
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.
Press BAKE once to decrease (-)
the oven temperature, or twice
to increase (+).
The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35°F. hotter or (-)
35°F. cooler. Press the TEMP + pad to
increase the temperature in 1 degree
increments. Press the TEMP – pad to
decrease the temperature in 1
degree increments.
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.

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Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the outside oven
door and control panel. 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.
Care and cleaning of the oven.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the oven.
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish
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.
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 all
chrome trim. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
The oven door is removable for
cleaning.
Lift the door straight up and off
the hinges.
Do not lift the door by the handle.
Lift-Off Oven Door
To remove the door, open it to the broil stop
position. Grasp firmly on each side and
lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
Do not place hands between the hinge and the
oven door frame.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges
are in the broil stop position. Position the
slots in the bottom of the door squarely
over the hinges and slowly lower it over
both hinges.
To clean the inside of the door:
■ Soap and water will normally do the job.
Heavy spattering or spillovers may require
cleaning with a 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 tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices
or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They may
cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner. Follow
the package directions.
■ Clean the inside of the oven window
with a mild non-scratching cleaner and
a damp cloth.
To clean the outside of the door:
■ 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.
■ Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,
tomato sauces and basting materials
containing acids may cause 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.
Oven Light
Before replacing the bulb, disconnect
electrical power to the oven at the main
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Let the bulb cool completely before
removing it. Replace the bulb with a 40-
watt appliance bulb only. Do not touch a
hot bulb with a damp cloth because the
bulb will break.
Oven Shelves
Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive
cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves and rack with clean water and dry with a clean cloth.
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Care and cleaning of the oven.
Control Panel
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel
after each use. Clean with mild soap and
water or vinegar and water, rinse with
clean water and polish dry with a soft
cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong
liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or
oven cleansers on the control panel—they
will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution
of vinegar and hot water works well.
Broiler Pan & Grid
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.
Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid
in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.
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.
Both the broiler pan and grid may be
cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be
cleaned in a dishwasher.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid
anywhere in the oven.
After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from the oven.
Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the elements
are heated.
To clean the oven floor, gently lift the
bake element. Clean with warm soapy
water.
Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care, the porcelain enamel
finish on the inside of the oven—top,
bottom, sides, back and inside of the
door—will stay new-looking for years.
Let the oven cool before cleaning. We
recommend that you wear rubber gloves
when cleaning the oven.
Soap and water will normally do the job.
Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a 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 tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices
or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They may
cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the
cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup in a
shallow glass or pottery container in a
cold oven overnight. The ammonia
fumes will help loosen the burned-on
grease and food.
If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow the package directions.
■ Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical
controls and switches because it could cause a
short circuit and result in sparking or fire.
■ Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up
on the temperature sensor—it could cause the
oven to heat improperly. (The sensor is located
at the top of the oven.) Carefully wipe the
sensor clean after each oven cleaning, being
careful not to move the sensor as a change in
its position could affect how the oven bakes.
■ Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven
door, handles or any exterior surface of the
oven, cabinets or painted surfaces. The cleaner
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Before You Call For Service…
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
Control signals after You forgot to enter a bake •Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature.
entering cooking time temperature.
or delay start
Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. •See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect •See the Using the oven section.
or the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or •See the Using the oven section.
cookware of improper size
being used.
Oven thermostat needs •See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.
Food does not Door not open to the •See the Using the oven section.
broil properly broil stop position as
recommended.
Oven controls improperly set. •Make sure you press the BROIL HI/LO pad.
Improper shelf position •See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Food being cooked •Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven
in a hot pan. Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited •Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven.
for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the •See the Using the oven section.
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
In some areas the power •Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low. •Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.
Clock and timer A fuse in your home may be •Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
do not work blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. •See the Using the clock and timer section.
Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. •Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
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Before You Call For Service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven temperature too Oven thermostat •See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.
Oven will not work A fuse in your home may •Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. •See the Using the oven section.
“F— and a number You have a function •Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for
or letter” flash error code. one hour. Put the oven back into operation.
in the display
If the function code •Disconnect all power to the oven for at least 30
repeats. seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
error code repeats, call for service.
Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be •Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
The clock is in the •See the Special features of your oven control section.
black-out mode.
Display flashes Power failure. •Reset the clock.
Unable to get the Oven control pads were not •The BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads must be pressed at
display to show “SF” pressed properly. the same time and held for 3 seconds.
Power outage, Power outage or surge. •Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
clock flashes it by pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock
and resetting any cooking function.
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.
Fan noise A cooling fan may •This is normal. The cooling fan will turn off and on.
automatically turn on and
off to cool internal parts.

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General Electric Company
Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 34070
Louisville, KY 40232-4070
GE Service Protection Plus™
GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service
Protection Plus™—comprehensive protection on all your appliances—No Matter
What Brand!
Benefits Include:
• Backed by GE
• All brands covered
• Unlimited service calls
• All parts and labor costs included
• No out-of-pocket expenses
• No hidden deductibles
• One 800 number to call
You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back
on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.
Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—any brand!
Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker
coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable
household products are protected against expensive repairs.
Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800-626-2224
for more information.
*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
We’ll Cover Any Appliance.
Anywhere. Anytime.*
Please place in envelope and mail to:
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Model Number Serial Number
Important
Mail
Today!
GEAppliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
First
Name
Mr. ■■Ms. ■■Mrs. ■■Miss ■■
Street
Address
City
State
Date Placed
In Use
Month Day Year
Zip
Code
Apt. #
Last
Name
Phone
Number _ _
Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your
confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
Complete and
mail your Consumer
Product Ownership
Registration today.
Have the peace of
mind of knowing we
can contact you in
the unlikely event of
a safety modification.
After mailing
the registration
below, store this
document in a safe
place. It contains
information you
will need should
you require service.
Our service number
is 800-GE-CARES
(800-452-2737).
Read your Owner's
Manual carefully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.
If you have questions,
or need more infor-
mation call the
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000.
Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product,
detach and return the form below to ensure that your
product is registered.
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GE Built-In Electric Oven Warranty
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers
or an authorized Customer Care®technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You:
One Year Any part of the oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor
original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part.
■Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
■Improper installation.
■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used
for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
■Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
■Incidental or consequential damage to personal
property caused by possible defects with this appliance.
What GE Will Not Cover:
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.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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Service Telephone Numbers.
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
Special Needs Service 800.626.2000
800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.
Service Contracts 800-626-2224
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a
substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories 800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
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.
Service Satisfaction
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE:
First, contact the people who serviced your appliance.
Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Finally, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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