GE JKS05 Series User manual

Use and Care Guide
Built-In Electric Oven
GE Appliances
164D2966P220-1
Models: JKS05
JRS04
Safety Instructions.................... 3, 4
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil.......................... 4, 14, 18–21
Baking .................................................... 12–16
Broiling/Broiling Guide ...................... 20, 21
Clock and Timer.................................... 6, 7, 9
Control Panel........................................... 6–10
Fan .................................................................. 12
Features ........................................................... 5
Power Outage................................................. 7
Preheating ..................................... 13, 19–21
Roasting/Roasting Guide.................. 18, 19
Shelves ........................ 4, 11, 12, 18, 21, 22
Special Features of Your Control ....... 8–10
Timed Baking........................................ 15, 16
Vent ................................................................ 11
Problem Solver.............................. 25
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself............................................ 17
More questions ?…call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning................... 22–24
Broiler Pan and Grid.................................... 24
Lift-Off Oven Door....................................... 23
Oven Light Replacement .......................... 22
Porcelain Oven Interior.............................. 23
Shelves .......................................................... 22
Consumer Services.................. 27
Appliance Registration................................. 2
Important Phone Numbers....................... 27
Model and Serial Number Location.......... 2
Removal of Packaging Tape ....................... 2
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

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HELP US HELP YOU…
IF YOU NEED SERVICE…
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page
in the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with
the service you receive, here are three steps to follow
for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In
most cases, this will solve the problem.
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
Before using your oven,
read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help, call:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove 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 the
chrome trim on oven parts. It cannot be removed if it
is baked on.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on the front of the oven
behind the oven door.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
oven. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your oven.
If you received a damaged oven…
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service…
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this guide.
• Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
• 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 guide. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
• 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.
• 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.
• Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the oven.
• Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the oven.
• Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your oven.
• 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 heating elements
and may cause severe burns.
• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
• 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. Such cloths can
catch fire on a hot heating element.
• 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.
• For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
• Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
• Do not store flammable materials in the oven.
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the oven.
• 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother fire or flame or use a multi-
purpose 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.
• 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 the oven vent
openings and surfaces near the openings, crevices
around the oven door and the edges of the door
window and metal trim above the door.
Remember: The inside surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is opened.
• 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.
Oven
• Stand away from the oven when opening the
oven door. The 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 duct
unobstructed.
• Keep the oven free from grease
buildup.
• Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If the shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact
heating elements.
• 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.
• When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
• Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
• Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items
stored in an oven can ignite.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottom,
except as suggested in this guide. Improper
installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
• Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
• Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in
or near your oven.
• 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Instructions Features of Your Oven
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
Explained
Feature Index on page
1Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 4, 11, 12,
18, 20–22
2Model and Serial Numbers 2
3Oven Vent 4, 11
4Oven Vent Grille 11
5Oven Light Pad —
Lets you turn interior oven
light on and off.
6Oven Control, Clock and Timer 6–10
7Oven Interior Light 22
Explained
Feature Index on page
8Broil Element 20–22
9Oven Shelf Supports 4, 11, 12,
Shelf positions for cooking are 18, 20, 21
suggested in the Baking, Roasting
and Broiling sections.
10 Bake Element 22
May be lifted gently for
wiping the oven floor.
11 Lift–Off Oven Door 20, 23
with Broil Stop Position
Easily removed for oven cleaning.
12 Broiler Pan and Grid 4, 18, 20,
21, 24
Models: JKS05
JRS04
4
7
9
10
11
1
2
12
3
appearance may vary
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ON/OFF
START
CLEAR
OFF
BROIL
BAKE
OVEN
OVEN
LIGHT
HI/LO
TIME CONTROLS
DELAY
START
COOKING
TIME
CLOCK
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
TEMP HOUR MIN
65

FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
1. BAKE. Press to select the bake function.
2. OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF. Press to turn the oven
light on or off.
3. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have
selected, the time of day and the cooking status.
4. START. Must be pressed to start any cooking
function.
5. COOKING TIME. Press for the Timed Baking
operation.
6. DELAY START. Use along with COOKING
TIME to set the oven to start and stop automatically
at a time you select.
7. CLOCK. Press to enter the time of day.
8. KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF. Press to select the
timer function. The timer does not control oven
operations. The timer can time up to 9 hours and
59 minutes.
9. CLEAR/OFF. Press to cancel any timed oven
operation except the clock and timer.
10. HOUR +/– and MIN +/– pads. Press 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.
11. TEMP +/– pads. Press to set the cooking
temperature you want to use.
12. BROIL HI/LO. Press to select the broil function.
If “F–and a number or letter” flash in the
display and the oven control signals, this
indicates function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF.
Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven
back into operation. If function error code repeats,
disconnect power to the oven and call for service.
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ON/OFF
START
CLEAR
OFF
BROIL
BAKE
OVEN
OVEN
LIGHT
HI/LO
TIME CONTROLS
DELAY
START
COOKING
TIME
CLOCK
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
TEMP HOUR MIN
12 11 10 10 8 79
1 2 3 4 5 6

Features of Your Oven Control Oven Control, Clock and Timer
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER
Clock
How to Set the Timer
1. Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF.
2. 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.
3. Press START.
After pressing START, “SET”
disappears; this tells you the time is
counting down, although the display
does not change until one minute
has passed.
4. When time is up, the oven control
signals until you press KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF. Display then
shows the time of day.
NOTE: The minute timer is independent of all the
other functions and it does not control the oven.
The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect the timer.
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
START
MIN
HOUR
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
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The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly.
The time of day clock cannot be changed during Delay Start. (It can be changed
during a regular bake or broil operation.)
Power Failure
If a flashing time of day is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock. To reset the clock, press CLOCK. Enter the correct
time of day by pressing the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads. Press START.
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Timer
You may program the timer to time cooking or other
household activities for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
The timer counts down in minutes, 1 minute at a time,
until the last 60 seconds are reached, then the control
will beep one time. The seconds will not be displayed
until the last minute is reached.
When the timer reaches “ :00,” the control will beep
3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF 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.
To Set the Clock
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the time of day.
3. Press START. This enters the time
and starts the clock.
To check the time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply press CLOCK.
The time of day shows until another pad is pressed.
START
MIN
HOUR
CLOCK

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OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER
(continued)
The control has a series of tones that will sound at different times. These
tones may sound while you set the control for an oven function or at the
end of the oven function. They will also alert you when an incorrect time
or temperature has been entered or if there is a problem with the oven.
Tones While Setting the Control Preheat Notification Tone
When you press a touch pad you will hear a beep.
This beep will let you know you have placed enough
pressure on the pad to activate it.
When you set an oven temperature the oven
automatically starts to heat. When the temperature
inside the oven reaches your set temperature a tone will
sound to let you know to place the food in the oven.
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
CLEAR/OFF is pressed. This continuous 6 second
beep may be canceled.
To cancel the 6 second beep:
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF.
The display shows “CON BEEP”
(continuous beep). Press KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF again. The display
shows “BEEP.” (This cancels the one
beep every 6 seconds.)
3. Press START.
START
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
Attention Tone
This tone will sound if you set an invalid function or try to set an additional
function. The tone can be quickly identified by watching the display messages.
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 START. The special features will remain in
memory after a power failure.

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12 Hour Shut-Off Cook and Hold
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.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press DELAY START. The display
will show “12 shdn” (12 hour
shut-off). Press DELAY START
again and the display will show
“no shdn” (no shut-off).
3. Press START to activate the 12
hour shut-off and leave the control
set in this special features mode.
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.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press COOKING TIME. The
display will show “Hld OFF.”
—Press COOKING TIME again to
activate the feature. The display
will show “Hld ON.”
3. Press START to activate the
cook and hold feature and leave
the control set in this special
features mode.
START
COOKING
TIME
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
START
DELAY
START
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Special Features of Your Oven Control
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.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at the same time for 2
seconds until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press CLOCK once. The display will show “12 hr.”
—Press CLOCK again to change to the 24 hour military
time clock. The display will show “24 hr.”
—Press CLOCK again to black-out the clock display.
The display will show “OFF.”
3. Press START to activate your choice and leave the
control set in this special features mode.
NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you will not be able to use the
Delay Start function.
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START
CLOCK
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE

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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.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press BROIL HI/LO. The display
will show “F” (Fahrenheit).
3. Press BROIL HI/LO again. The display
will show “C” (Centigrade).
4. Press START.
START
BROIL
HI/LO
BROIL
HI/LO
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
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.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at the same time for
2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press the + pad. The display will show you a set speed
between 1 and 5.
3. Press the + pad to increase the speed up to the number 5.
—Press the – pad to decrease the speed down to the number 1.
4. Press START to activate the setting and leave the
control set in this special features mode.
START
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
SPECIAL FEATURES
OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
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USING YOUR OVEN
Before Using Your Oven
1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand
how to set them properly.
2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves.
Take a practice run at removing and replacing
them properly to give sure, sturdy support.
3. Read over the information and tips that follow.
4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it,
especially during the first weeks of using your
new oven.
NOTE: You may notice a “burning” or “oily”
smell the first few times you turn your oven on.
This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in
a short time.
Special Features of Your Oven Control Using Your Oven
Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that,
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.
When placing the cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf
out to the bump on the shelf support. Place the
cookware on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into
the oven. This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
To remove a shelf from the
oven, pull the shelf toward
you, tilt the front
end upward and pull the shelf out.
To replace, place the
shelf on the shelf
support with the stop-
locks (curved extension
of the shelf) 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 on the shelf support.
Then lower the front of the shelf
and push it all the way back.
Shelf Positions
The oven has 4 shelf supports identified in this
illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the
Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.
A
B
C
D
Bump
Oven Vent
When the oven is on, heated air moves through a vent above the door or
between door and air grille.
The vent area could get hot during oven use.
The vent is needed for proper air flow in the oven and good baking results.
Do not block this vent.

BAKING
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Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
using an oven control system. It is recommended that
you operate the oven for a number of weeks using the
time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar
with your new oven’s performance.
If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust
the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It
Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.
How to Set Your Oven for Baking
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to set the
oven temperature.
3. Press START.
When the oven starts to heat the
changing temperature will be in the
display. (The display starts changing
once the temperature reaches 100°F.)
4. Press CLEAR/OFF when baking
is finished.
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.
To change the oven temperature during the
Bake cycle, press the BAKE pad and set the new
temperature.
CLEAR
OFF
START
TEMP
BAKE
Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven
shelf or shelves in
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
browning desired.
As a general rule,
place most foods in
the middle of the oven, on either shelf position
B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Angel food cake A
Biscuits or muffins B or C
Cookies or cupcakes B or C
Brownies B or C
Layer cakes B or C
Bundt or pound cakes A or B
Pies or pie shells B or C
Frozen pies A (on cookie sheet)
Casseroles B or C
Roasting A or B
D
C
B
A

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Baking
Preheating
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 temperature—
selecting a higher temperature does not shorten
preheat time.
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.
Baking Pans Pan Placement
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
• 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.
• Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to
be reduced by 25°F.
• If you are using dark non-stick pans, you may find
that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25°F.
to prevent over-browning.
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.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow 1- to 11⁄2-inch 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.
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
walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover
a shelf with a large cookie sheet.
For best results during baking, use only one cookie
sheet in the oven at a time.
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BAKING
(continued)
Pies Cakes
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.
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 one recommended.
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Aluminum Foil
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.
Don’t 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 “bake 30-40 minutes.”
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 times longer. Your baking results may also
be affected.

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TIMED BAKING
How to Set Your Oven for Time Bake
The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off
automatically at specific times that you set. Examples
of Immediate Start (oven turns on now and you set it
to turn off automatically at the end of cooking time)
and Delay Start and Stop (setting the oven to turn on
automatically at a later time and turn off after a preset
cooking time) will be described.
NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows
the correct time of day.
To set the clock, first press CLOCK.
Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set
the time of day. Press START.
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are using
Timed Baking and do not press START after entering
the baking temperature.
CLOCK
How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of cooking time,
the oven will turn off automatically.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to
set the oven temperature.
3. Press COOKING TIME.
NOTE: If your recipe requires
preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the length
of the cooking time.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the baking time.
The oven temperature and the
cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.
5. Press START. 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.
6. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the end of
cycle tone if necessary.
NOTE:
• The low temperature zone of this oven (between
170°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked
foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two
hours at these low temperatures may spoil.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed
to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat
from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
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CLEAR
OFF
START
MIN
HOUR
COOKING
TIME
TEMP
BAKE
Baking Timed Baking

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TIMED BAKING
(continued)
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
You can set the control to delay the start of cooking,
cook for a specific length of time and then turn off
automatically. 1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to set
the temperature.
3. Press COOKING TIME.
NOTE: If your recipe requires
preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the cooking time.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the baking time.
5. Press DELAY START.
6. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the time of day you want
the oven to turn on and start cooking.
7. Press START.
If you would like to check the times you
have set, press DELAY START to check
the start time you have set or press
COOKING TIME 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 cooking time the oven
will turn off and the end of cycle
tone will sound.
8. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the end of
cycle tone if necessary.
NOTE:
• The low temperature zone of this oven (between
170°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked
foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two
hours at these low temperatures may spoil.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed
to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat
from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
CLEAR
OFF
DELAY
START
START
MIN
HOUR
DELAY
START
MIN
HOUR
COOKING
TIME
TEMP
BAKE
Easy Steps:
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to select oven
temperature.
3. Press COOKING TIME.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set
the length of baking time.
5. Press DELAY START.
6. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set
the desired start time.
7. Press START.

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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. 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.
If you think your new oven is too hot or too cool,
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.
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 20–40 degrees.
To Adjust the Thermostat:
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at
the same time for 2 seconds until
the display shows “SF.”
2. Press BAKE. A two digit number
shows in the display.
3. 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.
4. When you have made the
adjustment, press START to go
back to the time of day display. Use
your oven as you would normally.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling
temperature. It will be retained in memory after a
power failure.
START
TEMP
BAKE
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
Timed Baking Adjust the Oven Thermostat

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ROASTING
Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or
poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.
Roasting temperatures, which should be low and
steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats.
Therefore, the oven controls are set for Baking or
Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound,
indicating the oven is working properly.) Timed
Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically.
Most meats continue to cook slightly after being
removed from the oven. The internal temperature
will rise about 5° to 10°F. during the recommended
standing time of 10 to 20 minutes. This allows
roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve.
To compensate for this rise in temperature, you may
want to remove the roast sooner (at 5° to 10°F. less
than the temperature in the Roasting Guide).
Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot
oven and therefore should be removed when the
desired internal temperature has been reached.
Use of Aluminum Foil
You 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.
How to Set Your Oven for Roasting
1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating
is necessary.
2. Check the weight of the
meat. Place the meat fat
side up, or poultry
breast side up, on
roasting grid in a
shallow pan. The
melting fat will baste
the meat. Select a pan
as close to the size of
the meat as possible.
(The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this.)
3. Press BAKE.
4. Press the TEMP + or – pads to set
the temperature.
5. Press START.
6. Press CLEAR/OFF when roasting
is finished.
To change the oven temperature during the
roasting cycle, press BAKE and set the new
temperature.
CLEAR
OFF
START
TEMP
BAKE
B
A

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Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer?
A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the
completion of cooking time is recommended.
Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide.
For roasts over 8 pounds, check with thermometer
at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time
has passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to
carve it?
A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to
20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.
Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a
roast or poultry?
A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven.
Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips
that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when
roasting a turkey?
A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it
unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown
the meat.
Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal
Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature °F.
Meat 3 to 5 lbs. 6 to 8 lbs.
Tender cuts; rib, high quality sirloin 325° Rare: 24–33 18–22 140°–150°*
tip, rump or top round† Medium: 35–39 22–29 150°–160°
Well Done: 40–45 30–35 170°–185°
Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder† 325° Rare: 21–25 20–23 140°–150°*
Medium: 25–30 24–28 150°–160°
Well Done: 30–35 28–33 170°–185°
Veal shoulder, leg or loin† 325° Well Done: 35–45 30–40 170°–180°
Pork loin, rib or shoulder† 325° Well Done: 35–45 30–40 170°–180°
Ham, precooked 325° To Warm: 17–20 minutes per pound (any weight) 115°–125°
Poultry 3 to 5 lbs. Over 5 lbs.
Chicken or Duck 325° Well Done: 35–40 30–35 185°–190°
Chicken pieces 350° Well Done: 35–40 185°–190°
10 to 15 lbs. Over 15 lbs. In thigh:
Turkey 325° Well Done: 18–25 15–20 185°–190°
†For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.
*The U.S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means
some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
Roasting Roasting Guide
ROASTING GUIDE
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started
without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per
pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for
roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).
Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting.
Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly.
Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked
successfully without thawing. Follow the directions
given on the package label.

BROILING
Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the
upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender
cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to
keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut
vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart. If
desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer about
1/8 inch thick.
Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.
Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler
pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough to
catch on fire.
Position a shelf on recommended shelf position as
suggested in the Broiling Guide. Most broiling is done
on C position, but if your oven is connected to 208
volts, you may wish to use a higher position.
Leave the door open to
the broil stop position. The
door stays open by itself, yet
the proper temperature is
maintained in the oven.
Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling.
Time the foods for the first side according to the
Broiling Guide.
Turn the food, then use the times given for the second
side as a guide to the preferred doneness.
How to Set Your Oven for Broiling
1. Press BROIL HI/LO.
2. Press BROIL HI/LO again (alternates
between LO Broil and HI Broil).
3. Press START.
4. Press CLEAR/OFF when broiling
is finished.
CLEAR
OFF
START
BROIL
HI/LO
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan
and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil
tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat
juices from draining into the broiler pan. The juices
could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do
not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown
as they should?
A. In some areas, the power (voltage) to the oven may
be low. In these cases, preheat the broil element for
10 minutes before placing the broiler pan with
food in the oven. Check to 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. You may
need to move the food to a higher shelf position.
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
grid in the pan?
A. Yes. Using the grid 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 grid
and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive spatter
and smoking.
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Piercing the
meat with a fork allows juices to escape. Turn the
meat with tongs instead of a fork.
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