GE Appliances JGBS04 Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ..... 2-5
Operating Instructions
Clock and Timer ........ i0, 16, 17
Oven ....................... 8-25
Baking and Roosting ......... 12
Broiling, Broiling Guide .... 13-15
Oven Control ............... 8, 9
Power Outage ......... 7, !!, 17
Preheating .................. 12
Sabbath Feature .......... 20, 21
Self-Cleaning ................ 25
Shelves...................... !!
Special Features ............. 19
Steam Cleon................. 35
Thermostat Adjustment ..... 22
Timed Baking
and Roosting ................ 18
Surface Cooking ............. 6, 7
Worming Drawer ........... 23, 24
Care and Cleaning
Aluminum Foil.............. 1:3,15
Burner Assembly ........... 27-29
Burner Grates ................. :30
Control Panel and Knobs ...:30, :31
Cooktop ................... :30,:31
Door Removal................. :32
Drawer ....................... :34
Oven Bottom .................. :31
Oven Light Replacement ...... :3:3
Oven Vents ................... :30
Rocks......................... 32
Self-Cleaning ............... 25, 26
Stainless Steel Surfaces ....... 33
Installation
Instructions ........... 36-46
AirAdjustment ................ 45
Anti-Tip Device ................ 46
Assemble Surface Burners..43, 44
Checking Burner
Ignition ....................... 44
Connecting the Range
to Gas ................... 39-42
Dimensions and
Clearances .................. 38
Electrical Connections ......... 43
Leveling the Range............ 46
LP ............................ 39
Troubleshooting
Tips ...................... 47-5o
Accessories ............... 5!
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ... Back Cover
Warranty for Customers
in Canada .................... 55
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A................... 54
Standard Clean
JGBS04
JGBS07
JGBSff8
JGBS23
JGSS05
RGBS08
RGB525
RGB526
RGB530
RGB£40
Self Clean
JGB250
JGB28ff
JGB282
JGB285
JGBP27
JGBP28
JGBP.3.3
RGB745
RGB746
RGB790
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Model #
Serial #
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worming drawer or lower oven
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
IA WARNING I If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, cl fire or explosion may
result, causing property damage, personal injury or death.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS
_:_ Do not try to light any appliance.
':, Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
':, Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
':, If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
[A WARNING l
All ranges can tip.
BURNS or other SERIOUSINJURIEScan result.
INSTALLand CHECKthe anti-tip bracket following the instructions supplied with the bracket.
To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip
bracket. See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting
to install.
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, look underneath the range to see that
the anti-tip arm attached to the side panel is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the storage
drawer or kick panel can be removed for easier inspection. If visual inspection is not possible, slide
the range forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor or wall, and slide the range back so the
anti-tip arm slides just under the anti-tip bracket. If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat this
procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket.
Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.
If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost (inCanada,
call 1.800.561.3344). For installation instructions of the bracket, visit GEAppliances.com (in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).
[ WARNING ]IMPORTANT SAFETYNOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle.
Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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[A WARNING ] GENERAL SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
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[A WARNING j
NEVER use this appliance as aspace heater to heat
or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described
in this owner's manual.
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Have your range installed and properly grounded by
a qualified installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions. Any adjustment and service
should be performed only by o qualified gas range
installers or service technicians. Do not attempt to repair }
or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual.
_::Your range is shipped from the factory set for use with
natural gas. It can be converted for use with LP gas.
If required, these adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician in accordance with the installation
instructions and local codes. The agency performing this
work assumes responsibility for the conversion.
i Have the installer show you the location of the range
gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off if necessary.
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Plug your range into o 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 responsibility and obligation to have an
ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded,
three prong outlet in accordance with the Notional
Electrical Code. Do not use on extension cord with this
appliance.
Before performing any service, unplug the range
or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off
the circuit breaker.
Be sure all packing materials are removed from the
range before operating to prevent ignition of these
materials.
_::Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors, cooktops or
control panels. Doing so may lead to glass breakage. Do
not cook on a product with broken glass. Shock, fire or
cuts may occur.
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Do not leave children alone or unattended in an
area where an appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
Do not store items of interest to children above o range
or on the backguard of a range-children climbing on
the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the
oven door, drawer or cooktop. They could damage the
range or tip it over causing severe injury or death.
Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They
provide the air inlets and outlets that are necessary for
the range to operate properly with correct combustion.
Air openings ore located at the rear of the cooktop, at
the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom
of the range under the warming drawer, lower oven
drawer or kick panel.
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 surface burners, burner grate, or oven
heating element. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth
in place of pot holders.
Be careful not to touch hot surfaces of the range.
Potentially hot surfaces include burners, grates, cooktop,
backguard, oven and door interior and crevices around
the oven door.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could
build up and the container could burst, causing an
injury.
To protect against foodborne illness, ensure that
temperatures of meat and poultry products meet
or exceed the USDA minimum recommended
temperatures for food safety. For more information
see: www.isitdoneyet.gov or call the USDA meat and
poultry hotline at 1-888-674-6854.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
iA WARNING iKEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE RANGE
Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders,
linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while
using the appliance. Avoid storing commonly used
items in cabinets above the range and be careful when
reaching over the range. Clothing in close proximity to
burners or hot surfaces may ignite causing severe burns.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the range. Grease in the oven or
on the cooktop may ignite.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.
IAWARNINGI INTHE EVENT OF A FIRE,TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS
TO PREVENT INJURYAND FIRESPREADING:
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
a flaming pan. 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. If necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
If there is afire in the oven during baking, turn the oven
off and keep the door closed until the fire goes out. If
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necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam
type fire extinguisher.
If there is afire in the oven during self-clean, turn the
oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do not force
the door open. Introduction of fresh air at self-clean
temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the
oven. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
severe burns.
IA WARNING iCOOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never leave the surface burners unattended at medium
or high heat settings. Foods, especially oily foods, may
ignite resulting in fire that could spread to surrounding
cabinets.
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of the
range without extending over nearby burners.
Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed to
heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting
in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a
deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil
temperature.
To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum amount of
oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking frozen
foods with excessive amounts of ice.
_:, Use proper pan size and avoid pans that are unstable
or easily tipped. Select cookware that is matched to the
size of the burner. Burner flames should be adjusted so
that they do not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
Excessive flame may be hazardous.
Always use the LITEposition when igniting the top
burners and make sure the burners have ignited.
When usingglass/ceramic cookware, makesure it is
suitable for cooktop service;others may breakbecause
of sudden change intemperature.
When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the
fan on.
Do not use a wok with a round metal support ring. the
ring may trap heat and block air to the burner resulting
in a carbon monoxide hazard.
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Do not attempt to lift the cooktop if your range has
sealed surface burners. Doing so may damage the gas
tubing to the surface burners resulting in a gas leak and
risk of fire.
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Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or line
any part of the cooktop. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning, overheating of the cooktop
surfaces, or a potential fire hazard.
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iA WARNING jOVEN SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
laln WARN IN t' -INEVER coverany slots,holes,or
passages in the oven bottom or cover on entire rock with
materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow
through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide
poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing
o fire hazard.
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Stand away from the range when opening the oven
door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns }
to hands, face and/or eyes.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup. Grease in the
oven may ignite. }
} Place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool.
If rack must be moved while oven is hot, be careful to }
avoid touching hot surfaces.
Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when
loading and unloading food from the oven. This helps
prevent burns from touching hot surfaces of the door
and oven walls.
Do not leave items such as paper, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in an
oven can ignite.
Do not leave items on the cooktop near the oven vent
which is in the center of the backguard. Items may
overheat resulting in a risk of fire or burns.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow
the manufacturer's directions.
Never broil with door open. Open-door broiling is not
permitted due to overheating of control knobs.
jA WARNING j SELF-CLEANINGOVEN SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS(somemodels)
The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven.
Follow these instructions for safe operation.
Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove pans,
shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the
oven. Only porcelain-coated oven racks may be left in
the oven. Do not use self-clean to clean other parts, }
such as grates.
Beforeoperating the self-clean cycle,wipe grease and
food soilsfrom the oven.Excessiveamount of grease
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If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off
and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a
qualified technician.
Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner
or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be
used in or around any part of the oven.
iAWARNING l WARMING DRAWER/LOWER OVEN DRAWER SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS (Somemodels)
The purpose of the warming drawer is to holdhot
cooked foods at serving temperature. Bacteria will grow
very rapidly in food that is between 40 and 140°F. Do
not put cold food in warming drawer. Do not keep food
in the warming drawer for more than 2 hours. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness.
Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned food or
combustible materials in the drawer. They may ignite.
Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface
of the drawer. These surfaces may be hot enough to
cause burns.
Usecare when opening the drawer. Openthe drawer a
crack and let hot airor steam escape before removing
or replacing food. Hot air or steam that escapescan
cause burnsto hands, face and/or eyes.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the warming drawer.
Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat
beneath it.This will upset the performance of the
drawer and potentially cause a fire hazard.
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Using the gas surface burners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner
Hake sureall burners are in place. Donot operate the burner for an extended
Hake sureall grates on the range are period of time without cookware on the
properly placed before using any burner, grate.Thefinish on the grate may chip
without cookware to absorb the heat.
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Besure the burners and grates are cool
beforeyou placeyour hand, a pot holder,
cleaning cloths or other materials on them.
Push the control knob in and turn
it to the LITEposition.
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
Hake sure all the surface burners are placed in
their respective positions.
Pushthe control knob in and turn itto the LITE
position.
Youwill hear a little clicking noise-the sound
of the electric spark igniting the burner.
Turnthe knob to adjust the flume size.Ifthe
knob stays at LITE,it will continue to click.
When one burner isturned to LITff, all the
burners spark. Donot attempt to disassemble
or clean around any burner while another
burner ison.An electric shockmay result,which
could cause you to knock over hot cookware.
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Sealed Gas Burners (Some models)
Your gas range cooktop has sealed gas
burners. They offer convenience, cleanability
and flexibility to be used in a wide range of
cooking applications.
The smallest burner in the right rear position
isthe simmer burner. On some models, the
right front position triple flame burner will be
the simmer burner. This burner can be turned
down to SIM for a very low simmer setting.
It provides precise cooking performance for
delicate foods such as sauces or foods that
require low heat for a long cooking time.
The medium (left rear) and the large (left
front) burners are the primary burners
for most cooking. These general-purpose
burners can be turned down from HI to LO to
suit a wide range of cooking needs.
Theextra large burner (right front, triple flame
burner, or left front burner on some models)are
the maximum output burners. Likethe other
four burners, itcan be turned down from HI to
Sltff for a wide range of cooking applications.

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AWARNING ] Flames that are
not covered by cookware may present a risk
of burns or clothing ignition. Never let flames
extend beyond the sides of the cookware.
Watch the flame, not the knob, asyou adjust
heat. When fast heating is desired,the flame
sizeon a gas burner should match the
cookware you are using.
Flameslarger than the bottom ofthe cookware
will not result in faster heating and may be
hazardous.
Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly
and evenly. Host foods brown evenly in an
aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight-
fitting lids when cooking with minimum
amounts of water.
Cast-Iron: Ifheated 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 glass
cookware-those for oven use only and
those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans,
coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat
very slowly.
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.
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.
Stove Top Grills (Sealed burner models)
Do not usestove top grillson your sealedgas
burners. Ifyou usethe stovetop grill on the
sealedgas burner, it will cause incomplete
combustion and can result in exposure to
carbon monoxide levelsabove allowable
current standards.
Thiscan be hazardous to your health.
Use a fiat-bottomed wok.
Wok This Way
We recommend that you usea 14-inch or
smaller flat-bottomed wok. Make surethe wok
bottom sits flat on the grate. They are available
at your local retailstore.
Onlya flat-bottomed wok should be used.
Donot usea wok support ring. Placingthe
ring over the burner or grate may causethe
burner to work improperly, resulting in carbon
monoxide levelsabove allowable standards.
Thiscould be dangerous to your health.
In Case of Power Failure
In case of a power failure, you can light the
gas 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 LITE
position. Use extreme caution when lighting
burners this way.
Surface burners in usewhen an electrical
power failure occurs will continue to operate
normally.

Using the oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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On /Off
OvenControl,ClockandTimerFeaturesandSettings(onsomemodets)
Bake/Temp Recall Pad
Touch this pad to select the bakefunction.
Bake Light
Flasheswhilein edit mode-you canchangethe oven
temperature atthis point.Glowswhen the ovenisin bake
mode.
Start/On Pad
Mustbe touched to startany cookingor cleaningfunction.
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature, whether the
oven isin the bake, broil or self-cleaning mode and the
times set for the timer or automatic oven operations.The
displaywill show PREwhile preheating. When the oven
reaches the selected temperature, the oven control will
beep and the displaywill show the oventemperature.
If "F-" and a number or letter flash in the displayand the oven
control signals,this indicatesa function error code.
Ifyour oven was set for a timed ovenoperation and a power
outage occurred the clockand all programmed functions must
be reset.
Thetime of day will flash in the display when therehas beena
power outage.Resetthe clock.
If the function error code appearsduring the self-cleaningcycle,
checkthe ovendoor latch.Thelatch handle may have been
moved evenif onlyslightly, from the latchedposition. Makesure
the latch is moved to the right as far asit will go.
Touch the Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to coolfor one hour. Put
the ovenback into operation. If the function error coderepeats,
disconnectthe power to the range and callfor service.
Kitchen Timer On/Off Pad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
Thenpress the +and - pads to adjust the timer.
Timer Light
Flasheswhilein edit mode-you canchange
the settime at this point.Glowswhen thetimer hasbeen
activated.Flashesagainwhen thetime hasrun out untilthe
control isreset.
Clock Pad
Toset the clock, pressthis pad twice and then pressthe +
and - pads.Thetime of day willflash in the display when
the oven isfirst
turned on.
Start Time Pad (on some models)
Usealong with the Cooking Time or SelfClean pads to
set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you
set.
Start Time Light
Flasheswhilein edit mode-you canchange
the starttime atthis point.Glowswhen thefunction has
been activated.
Cooking Time Pad (on some models)
Touch this pad and then touch the +or - pads to set the
amount of time you want your food to cook.Theoven will
shut off when the cooking time has run out.
Cooking Time Light
Flasheswhilein edit mode-you canchange
the settime at this point.Glowswhen thefunction hasbeen
activated.Flashesagainwhen thetime hasrun out untilthe
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Automatic Oven Light (onsome models)
Thislights anytime the oven has been programmed using
the Cooking Time or Start Time functions.
Oven Light On/Off Pad
Touchthis pad to turn the oven lighton or off.
-Pad
Shorttaps to this pad will decrease the time or
temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold the pad
to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts.
+Pad
Shorttaps to this pad will increase the time or
temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold the pad
to increasethe time or temperature by larger amounts.
Self Clean Pad (on some models)
Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning function. Seethe
Usingthe self-cleaningoven section.
Clean Light
Flasheswhilein edit mode-you canchangethe lengthof
time for the self-cleancycleat this point. Glowswhen the
ovenis in the self-cleancycle.After theself-cleancycle,the
lightwill turn off.Unlatchthe door.
Clear/Off Pad
Touch this pad to cancel ALL ovenoperations exceptthe
clock and timer.
Broil Hi/Lo Pad
Touch this pad to select the broilfunction.
Broil Light
Flasheswhilein edit mode-you canswitch from Hito Lo
Broil at this point.Glowswhen theoven isin broilmode.
Indicator Lights (on some pads)
EDITmodelastsseveralsecondsafter the last pad press.
Start Timeand Cooking Timewill be theonly padslitif
eitherof theseoptions isselected.(Example:Start Time is
selectedwith Bake-the Start Time padwill remain lituntil
the clockreachesthe programmed time,at which pointit
willturn off and the Bake/TempRecoilpad lightwill light up.)
Steam Clean Pad (on some models)
Touch this pad for easier cleaning, light soilingof the oven
cavity or door.
Oven Temperature Knob Ion somemodels)
Turn the OVENTEHP knob to the setting you want.
Theoven cycling light comes on during cooking.
Appearance may vary.

Using the clock and timer.
Throughout: this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
f®[ i You have the choice of having the timer show the time counting
down or the time of day. In either case, the timer will signal at the
end of the timer period to alert:you that the time is up.
To Set the Clock
NOTE:Whenyou firstplug in the range or after
apower failure,theentireClock/Timerdisplaywilt
lightup.
[Z] Pressthe CLOCKpad.
[] Pressand hold the + or- pad and the time
of day will change 10 minutes at a time. To
change the time by singleminutes, give the
pads short taps.
F_ Pressthe CLOCKpad to start the clock.
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To Set the Kitchen Timer
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Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad.
Usethe + and - padsto set the timer. Short
taps on the + or - pad change the timer's
setting one minute at a time. Pressingand
continuing to hold the + pad increasesthe
setting 10 minutes at a time.
Onceyou have set your timer, pressthe
KITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad to start
timing.
Asthe timer counts down, a signalwill indicate
when one minute isleft.After this signal,the
display will count down in seconds.When time
runs out, a final signalwill sound. Pressthe
KITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad to stop the signal.
To Change or Cancel the Kitchen Timer Setting
When the timer iscounting down, usethe + and
- pad to change the remaining time, or press
the KITCHENTIMERON/OFF pad to stop the
timer. Thetimer cannot be cancelled unlessyou
have fully completed "set timer" instructions
above.
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Display Clock While Kitchen Timer Is Operating
Pressingthe CLOCKpad while the timer is
operating will not interfere with the timer's
operation; the display will change to show the
clock, but the timer will continue to count down
and will still signalwhen time is up.Pressthe
KITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad again to change
the display back to show the timer.

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To avoid possible burns, place
The oven has 5 shelf positions.
It also has a special low shelf
position (R)for extra large items,
such as a large turkey.
the shelves in the desired position before you tum the oven on.
Before you begin...
The shelves have stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the shelf supports (A
through E),they willstop before coming
completely out, and willnot tilt.
When placing and removing cookware, pull the
shelf out to the bump on the shelf support.
[ACAUTION ]Whenyouare
using a rack in the lowest position (R),you
will need to use caution when pulling the
rack out. We recommend that you pull the
rack out several inches and then, using two
pot holders, pull the rack out by holding the
sides of iL The rack is low and you can be
burned if you put your hand in the middle of
the rack and pull all the way out.
Toremove a shelf, pull ittoward 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.
NOTE:The shelf is not designed to slide out at
the special low shelf (R)position.
Plastic items on the cooktop may
melt if left too close to the vent.
Vent appearance and location vary.
Upper Oven Vent
Your oven isvented through ducts at the rear
of the range. Donot block these ducts when
cooking inthe oven-it isimportant that the
flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air
to the oven burner be uninterrupted. Avoid
touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces
during oven or broiler operation-they may
become hot.
Handlesof pots and pans on the cooktop
may become hot if left too closeto the vent.
Donot leaveplastic or flammable items on
the cooktop-they may melt or ignite if left
too closeto the vent.
Donot leaveclosed containers on the
cooktop. The pressure in closed containers
may increase,which may cause them
to burst.
Metal items will become very hot if they are
left on the cooktop, and could cause burns.
Power Outage
Theoven or broiler cannot be litduring a power
failure.
If the oven isin usewhen a power failure
occurs,the oven burner shuts off.Thisis
because the flow of gas is automatically
stopped and will not resume until power is
restored.
Oven Light
On some models, touch the Oven Light pad
on the upper control panel to turn the light on
or off.
On some models, usethe switch on the lower
control panel to turn the light on or off.
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Using the upper oven.
Ifyour model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting.
The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
The oven has o special low shelf
(R)position just above the oven
bottom. Use it when extra cooking
space is needed, for example,
when cooking o large turkey. The
shelf is not designed to slide out
at this position.
How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking
Your oven is not designed for open-door
cooking.
r-_ Touch the Bake pad.
[2--1Touch the number pads to set the desired
temperature.
[] Touch the Start pad.
The word ON and 100° willbe displayed.
As the oven heats up, the display willshow the
changing temperature. When the oven reaches
the temperature you set, a tone willsound.
or Roasting
To change the oven temperature during BAKE
cycle, press the Bake pad and then the number
pads to get the new temperature.
[] Checkfood for doneness at minimum time
on recipe.Cook longer if necessary.
[] Touch the Clear/Off pad when cooking is
complete.
NOTE:A cooling fan may automatically turn
on and off to cool internal parts. Thisisnormal,
and the fan may continue to run even after the
oven isturned off.
When baking on o single rack,
baking results will be better if
baking pans ore centered in the
oven as much as possible.
Preheating and Pan Placement
To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the
desired position before you turn on the oven.
Preheatthe oven ifthe recipecalls for it.
To preheat, set the ovenat the correct
temperature. Preheatingisnecessary for good
resultswhen baking cakes,cookies, pastry and
breads.
Forovens without a preheat indicator light or
tone, preheat !O minutes.
Bakingresultswill be better ifbaking pans
are centered in the oven as much aspossible.
Pansshould not touch each other or the walls of
the oven. Ifyou needto usetwo shelves,stagger
the pansso one isnot directly above the other,
and leaveapproximately 1W' between pans,
from the front, back and sides ofthe wall.
When baking four cake layersat a time,
use rocks B and D.Place the lower
pans at the back of the rack and the
upper pons to the front of the rack
shown so that onepan is not directly
above another.
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Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms.
Thefoilwill trap heat below and upset the
performance of the oven. Foilcan melt and
permanently damage the oven bottom.
Damage from improper useof aluminum foil is
not covered by the product warranty.
Foilmay be used to catch spillsby placing a
sheet on a lower rack,several inches below
the food .Donot usemore foil than necessary
and never entirely cover an oven rack with
aluminum foil. Keepfoil at least 1-!/2" from
oven walls to prevent poor heat circulation.
Oven Moisture
Asyour 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 harmlessand will evaporate as the oven
continues to heat up.
Ifyour model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning
only. On some models, your range has a compartment below the oven for broiling.
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the door closed.
How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling
Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in
[Z] a broiler pan.
[] Follow suggested shelf positions in the
Broiling Guide.
[_ The oven door must be closed during
broiling.
[_ Touchthe Broil Hi/Lo pad oncefor
Hi Broil.
To change to Lo Broil, touch the Broil Hi/
Lo pad again.
r_ Touch the Start pad.A "CLOSEdoor"
reminder isdisplayed.
[] When broiling isfinished,touch the Clear/
Offpad.
Servethe food immediately, and leavethe pan
outside the oven to cool during the meal for
easiest cleaning.
UseLo Broilto cook foods such as poultry
or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without over-
browning them.
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Broiling Guide
The size,weight, thickness, cut, starting
temperature and personal preference of
doneness will affect broiling times.Thisguide
isintended asa general recommendation and
isbased on meats at refigerator temperature.
Preheatingthe broiler 5-10 minutes is
recommended.
Adjust rack position or broil setting to
achieve different results.
For greater searing and less internal
doneness:
• Preheat the broiler for 10 minutes
• Use rack positions closer to the broiler
• Use Broil Hi setting
For less searing, meat that iscooked
through and thicker cuts of meat:
• Use rack positions farther from the broiler.
•Try broil low setting.
The oven has 6 shelf positions.
Broiling generally should take
place on rack Cor higher. Rack R is
for roasting
Food
Beef (Steaks
or ground
beef patties)
Desired
Doneness
Rare -
Medium Rare
Medium
Well Done
Broil Rack Comments
Setting Position
Hi E
Hi D-E
Hi D
Steaks less than 1" thick may
cook through before browning.
Toavoid flare-ups trim excess
fat.
Toavoid curling, slash fat at 1"
intervals.
Chicken Hi C Broil skin side down first.
Fish Hi D Handle and turn very carefully
PorkChops Hi D Toavoid curling, slash fat at 1"
intervals.
USDArecommends the following minimum safe internal temperatures:
• Raw beef, pork, lamb, and veal steaks or chops: 145°F as measured with a food
thermometer before removing meat from the heat source. For safety and quality, allow
meat to rest for at least three minutes before carving or consuming.
• Raw ground beef, pork lamb or veal: 160°F as measured with a foood thermometer.
• Poultry: 165° Fas measured with a food thermometer
Formore information see:www.isitdoneyet.gov or call the USDAmeat and poultry hotline at
1-888-674-6854.
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How to Set the Broiler Comportment (on some models)
Broiling iscooking food by direct heatfrom
above the food. Host fish and tender cuts of
meat can be broiled. Followthese directions to
keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
Your range hasa compartment below the oven
for broiling.
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Both the oven and broiler compartment doors
must be closed during broiling. [_
Turn most foods once during cooking (the
exception isthin fillets offish; oil one side,place
that side down on broiler grid and cook without
turning until done).Time foods for about
one-half the total cooking time,turn food, then
continue to cook to preferred doneness.
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foods that need to be cooked thoroughly
should be broiled on a rack position farther
from the broiler.
Preheatingthe broiler or oven isnot
necessary and can produce poor results.
Preheatingthe broiler may produce better
resultsfor some foods but isnot necessary.
If meat hasfat or gristle around the edge,
cut vertical slashesthrough both about 2"
apart. If desired,the fat may be trimmed,
leaving a layerabout !/8" thick.
Arrange the food on the grid and position
the broiler pan on the appropriate rack in
the oven or broiling compartment.
%Youcan change the distance of the food
from the heat source by positioning the
broiler pan and grid on one of three rack
positions in the broiler compartment--A
(bottom of broiler compartment), B(middle)
and C(top).Placingfood close to the burner
increasesexterior browning of the food,
but alsoincreasessplattering and the
possibility of fats igniting. Thickerfoods and
[_ Closethe oven and broiler compartment
door.
[] Turnthe OVENCONTROLknob to BROIL.
I-z-]When broiling isfinished,turn the OVEN
CONTROLknob to OFF.Removethe broiler
pan from the broiler compartment and
serve the food immediately. Leavethe pan
outside the range to cool.
Broiling Comportment Guide Suggestions
Always usethe broiler pan and grid that
comeswith your range. It isdesignedto
minimize smoking and spattering by trapping
juices inthe shielded lower part ofthe pan.
Forsteaks and chops,slashfat evenly around
the outside edges of the meat. Toslash,cut
crosswisethrough the outer fat surfacejust
to the edge ofthe meat. Usetongs to turn
the meat over to prevent piercingthe meat
and losingjuices.
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If desired,marinate meats or chicken before
broiling.Or brush with barbecue sauce last
5-10 minutes only.
When arranging the food on the pan, do not
letfatty edges hang overthe sides because
dripping fat could soilthe oven.
The broiler compartment doesnot need to be
preheated. However, for very thin foods,or to
increase browning, preheat ifdesired.
Frozensteakscan be broiled by positioning
the rack at the next lowest rack position and
increasingthe cooking time given in this guide
!½ times per side.
Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.
Aluminum Foil
Youcan use aluminum foilto lineyour broiler
pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold
the foiltightly to the grid and cut slits in itjust
likethe grid.
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Using the clock and timer, consomemode s
Not all features are on all models.
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Make sure the clock s set to the
correct time of day.
To Set the Clock
Theclock must be set to the correct time of day
for the automatic oven timing functions to work
properly.The time of day cannot be changed
during a delayed cooking or a delayed self-
cleaning cycle.
[Z] Touch the Clock pad twice.
[_ Touch the + or - pads.
If the + or - padsare not touched within one
minute after you touch the Clock pad,the
display reverts to the original setting. Ifthis
happens, touch the Clock pad twice and
reenter the time of day.
Touch the Start/On pad untilthe time of
day shows inthe display.This enters the
time and starts the clock.
Tocheckthe time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply touch the
Clockpad.Thetime of day shows until another
pad istouched.
To Turn OFF the Clock Display
If you have several clocks in your kitchen,you
may wish to turn off the time of day clock
display on your range.
ry]Touch the Clock pad once to turn off the
time of day display.Although you will not
be able to seeit, the clock maintains the
correct time of day.
[] Touch the Clock pad twice to recall the
clock display.
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The timer is a minute timer only.
The Clear/Off pad does not affect
the timer.
To Set the Timer
The timer does not control oven operations.
The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours
and 59 minutes.
[Z] Touch the Kitchen Timer On/Off pud.
F_ Touch the + or - pads until the amount of
time you want shows in the display. The
maximum time that can be entered in
minutes is 59. Times more than 59 minutes
should be changed to hours and minutes.
Ifyou make a mistake, touch the Kitchen Timer
On/Off pad and begin again.
r_ Touch the Start/On pad.Thetime will start
counting down, although the display does
not change until one minute haspassed.
r_ When the timer reaches :00,the control
will beep 3 times followed by one beep
every 6 secondsuntil the Kitchen Timer
On/OFFpad istouched.
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Not all features are on all models.
To Reset the Timer
If the display isstill showing the time remaining,
you may change it by touching the Kitchen
Timer On/Off pad and then touching the + or
- pads until the time you want appears in the
display.
If the remaining time isnot in the display (clock,
start time or cooking time are in the display),
recall the remaining time by touching the
Kitchen Timer On/Off pad and then touching
the + or - pads to enter the new time you want.
To Cancel the Timer
Touch the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad twice.
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End of Cycle Tones (onsomemodels)
Clearthe tones by pressingthe pad of the
function you are using.
Power Outage
Ira flashing time isin thedisplay,you have
experienceda power failure.Resetthe clock. Toreset the clock, touch the Clock pad. Enter the correct time of day bytouching the + or -
pads.Touch the Start/On pad.
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Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
NOTE: Foods that spoil easily-such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork-should not be allowed to sit for more
than 1hour 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.
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The oven willturn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking
time, the oven willturn off automatically.
[Z] Touch the Bake pad.
r_ Touch the + or - pads to set the oven
temperature.
[] Touch the Cooking Time pad.
NOTE:Ifyour reciperequirespreheating,you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.
[] Touch the + or - pads to setthe baking
time.
Thecooking time that you entered will be
displayed.(Ifyou select Cooking Time first and
then adjust the Bake Temperature, the oven
temperature will be displayed instead.)
[] Touch the Start/On pad.
Thedisplay shows either the oven temperature
that you set or the cooking time countdown.
(Thedisplay starts with PREif showing the oven
temperature.)
Theoven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time,then turn off
automatically.
r_ Touch the Clear/Offpad to clearthe
display ifnecessary.
Remove the food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after controls are off.
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How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
The oven willturn on at the time of day you set,
cook for aspecific length of time and then turn
off automatically.
Make surethe clock showsthe correct time of
day.
rT] Touch the Bake pad.
[] Touch the + or - pads to set the oven
temperature.
NOTE:Ifyou would liketo checkthe times you
have set,touch the Start Time pad to checkthe
start time you have set or touch the Cooking
Time pad to checkthe length of cooking time
you have set.
When the oven turns on at the time of day
you have set,the display will show PREuntil it
reaches the selected temperature, and then it
will display the oven temperature.
Touch the Cooking Time pad.
r_ Touch the + or - pads to setthe desired
length of cooking time.
Touch the Start Time pad.
[] Touch the + or - pads to setthe time of
day you want the oven to turn on and
start cooking.
At the end of cooking time, the oven will turn off
and the end of cycletone will sound.
r_ Touch the Clear/Offpad to clearthe
display ifnecessary.
Remove the food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after controls are off.
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NOTE: An attention tone will sound ifyou are
using timed baking and do not touch the
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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 isshowing the time of day. They remain in the control's
memory until the steps are repeated.
When the display shows your choice, touch the Start/On pad. The special features will remain in memory after a power
failure.
NOTE: The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features, but they are addressed
separately in the following sections.
12 Hour Shut-Off
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•ompRooo, ,,_Lo the ovenon,the control will automatically
turn off the oven after !2 hours during baking
functions or after 3hours during a broil function.
If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow the
steps below.
[Z] Touch the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads at
the same time for 3 secondsuntil the
display shows SF.
Touch the Clock pad. Thedisplay will show
ON (12hour shut-off).Touch the Clock pad
repeatedly until the display shows OFF(no
shut-off).
r-_ Touch the Stort/On pad to activate the no
shut-off and leavethe control set in this
special features mode.
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The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or delay start
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NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes SABBATH_,K[ 7
off when the door is closed. Thebulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On
models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on. MODE
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When the display shows D the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows DG the oven is
baking/roasting.
How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting
NOTE:Tounderstand how the oven control works,
practice using regular baking (non-Sabbath)before
entering Sabbath mode.
Makesure the clock shows the correct time ofday
and the oven is off.
Touch and hold both the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo
iJi pads,at the same time, until the display shows
SF.
[2] Tap the Clockpad untilSAb appears in the
display.
r_ Touch the Start/On pad and D will appear in
the display.
r_ Touch the Bake pad. No signal will be given.
r_The preset starting temperature will
automatically be setto 350.°Tapthe + or -
pads to increase or decrease the temperature
in 25°increments. Thetemperature can be set
between !70 °and 550.°No signal or
temperature will be given.
[] Touch the Start/On pad.
r_ After a random delay period of approximately
30 secondsto ! minute, pc will appear in the
display indicating that the oven is baking/
roasting.If pc doesn't appear in the display,
start again at Step4.
Toadjust the oven temperature, touch the Bake pad
and tap the +or - pads to increase or decrease the
temperature in 25° increments. Touch the Start/On
pad.
NOTE:The Clear/Off and Cooking Time pads are
active during the Sabbath feature.
How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting--immediate Start and Automatic Stop
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NOTE:Tounderstand how the oven control works,
practice using regular (non-Sabbath)Immediate Start
and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath
mode.
lake sure the clock shows the correct time of day
the oven is off.
When the display shows D the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows DC the oven is
baking/roasting.
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Touch and hold both the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo
pads,at the same time, until the display shows
SF.
Tap the Clockpad untilSAb appears in the
display.
Touch the Start/On pad and D will appear in
the display.
Touch the Cooking Time pad.
Touch the + or - pads to set the desired length
of cooking time between ! minute and 9hours
and 59 minutes. The cooking time that you
entered will be displayed.
Touch the Start/On pad.
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The preset starting temperature will
automatically be setto 3S0.°Tapthe + or -
pads to increase or decrease the temperature
in 25° increments. Thetemperature can be set
between !70 ° and 550.° No signal or
temperature will be given.
Touch the Start/On pad.
After a random delay period of approximately
30 secondsto ! minute, Dc will appear in the
display indicating that the oven is baking/
roasting.If Dc doesn't appear in the display,
start again at Step7.
Toadjust the oven temperature, touch the Bake pad
and tap the +or - pads to increase or decrease the
temperature in 2B° increments. Touch the Start/On
pad.
When cooking isfinished, the displaywill change
from Dc to D, indicating that the oven hasturned
OFFbut is stillset inSabbath. Removethe cooked
food.
Touch the Bake pad. No signal will be given.
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