GE Appliances JGBS04 Original instructions

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Safety Instructions ...... 2-7
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil ................ 13
Clock and Timer ............... 16
Oven ...................... 10-19
Baking and Roasting ........ 13
Broiling ...................... 14
Broiling Guide ............... 15
Oven Control ............ 10, 11
Power Outage ............... 12
Preheating ................... 13
Sabbath Feature ............ 19
Special Features ............. 18
Surface Cooking ............. 8, 9
Thermostat Adjustment ....... 17
Careand Cleaning
Air Vents ...................... 25
Burner Assemblies ........ 20-21
Burner Caps and Heads ...... 22
Burner Grates ................. 21
Control Panel and Knobs ..... 25
Cooktop Surface .............. 23
Drip Pans ..................... 20
Lift-Off Oven Door ............ 24
Lift-Up Cooktop ............... 23
Oven Bottom ................. 24
Oven Interior .................. 26
Removable Broiler Drawer .... 25
Shelves ........................ 26
Stainless Steel Surfaces ....... 23
Installation
Instructions ............ 27-42
Anti-Tip Device ........ 31, 41, 42
Connect the Range
to Gas ..................... 32-35
Convert to LPGas ............. 42
Dimensions and
Clearances .................... 30
Electrical Connections .... 36-37
Level the Range ............... 41
Light the Pilots ............ 37-40
Troubleshooting
Tips ...................... _3-_5
Accessories ................ 49
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support .............. Back Cover
Product Registration ...... 47, 48
Warrantu for Customers
in Canada ..................... 51
Warrantu for Customers
in the U.S.A.................... 50
Standard-Clean
Models:
JGBS04 JGBS20
JGBS07 JGBS21
JGBSZ 7JGBS23
JGBS19 JGSS05
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on the
front of the range behind the kick
panel or broiler drawer.
183D5580P226 49-85144 03-08 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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.
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WARNING: Iftheinformation
in this manual is not followed exactly,
a 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
vicinitg of this or ang other appliance.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU
SMELL GAS
Do not trg to light ang appliance.
_ Do not touch ang electrical switch;
do not use ang phone in gour
building.
_ Immediatelg call gour gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
_, If gou cannot reach gour gas supplier,
call the fire deportment.
-- Installation and service must be
performed bg a qualified installer,
service agencg or the gas supplier.
ANTI-TIPDEVICE
• All ranges can tip.
•BURNS or other SERIOUS
INJURIES con result.
• INSTALLend CHECKthe
ANTI-TIP bracket following
the instructions supplied
with the bracket,
Toreduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be
secured by a properly hTstalled anti-tip bracket. Seeinstallation
instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details
before attempting to install.
Tocheck ff the bracket is hTstalledand engaged properly,
carefully tip the range forward. Thebracket should stop the
range within 4 inches, flit does not, the bracket must be
reinstalled. 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.
For free-standing or slide-in ranges, never completely remove
t!Televeling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip
device properly,
[f you did not rcc(ivc an anti-tip bnmket wifl_ yore
[mrchase, (:all 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no
cos_ (in (2mada, call 1.800.561.3344). For installation
instructions of th( brock(t, visit (;F\l_[)liances.com
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WARNING!
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish alist of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namelg benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehgde and soot, caused primarilg by the incomplete combustion of natural gas
or LP fuels. Praperlg adjusted burners, indicated b_labluish rather than a gellow flame, will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized b_lventing with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Have the installer show _lOUthe location of the range gas shuboff valve and how to shut it off if
necessary.
W_Have uour range installed and properlu
grounded by a qualified installer, in
accordance with the Installation Instructions.
Anu adjustment and service should be
performed onlu bu qualified gas range
installers or service technicians.
_ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specificallu
recommended in this manual. All other service
should be referred to a qualified technician.
w_Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only. Do not remove the round
grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt
about the grounding of the home electrical
system, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have an ungrounded outlet
replaced with a properly grounded,
three-prong outlet in accordance with
the National Electrical Code. Do not use
an extension cord with this appliance.
WARNING: NEVERusethis
appliance as a space heater to heat or
warm the room. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the oven.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
,SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
__ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot
outage (on standing pilot models) and poor
air circulation.
_#Be sure all packaging materials are
removed from the range before operating
it to prevent fire or smoke damage should
the packaging material ignite.
_ Be sure gour range is correctlg adjusted bg
a qualified service technician or installer for
the tgpe of gas (natural or LP)that is to be
used. '/our range can be converted for use
with either tgpe of gas. See the Installation
of the range section.
WARNING: These adjustmentsmust
be made bg a qualifiedservicetechnician
inaccordancewiththemanufacturer's
instructionsand allcodes and requirements
oftheauthoritghavingjurisdiction.Failure
to follow these instructions could result in
serious injurg or propertg damage. The
qualified agencg performing this work
assumes responsibilitg for the conversion.
_: Be careful when gou clean the cooktop
because the area over the pilot (on standing
pilot models)will be hot.
_ After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures mag result and mang floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vingl tile or
linoleum that cannot withstand such tgpe
of use. Never install it directlg over interior
kitchen carpeting.
i_ Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. Theg
could be seriouslg burned.
m_Do not allow angone to climb,stand or hang
on the oven door,broilerdrawer or cooktop.
Theg could damage the range and even tip it
over,causing severe personalinjurg.
i_}Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
range. Flammable material could be ignited
if brought in contact with flame or hot oven
surfaces and mag cause severe burns.
¢_;Do not store flammable materials in an oven,
a range broiler or near a cooktop.
!_ Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinitg of this or ang other
appliance.
_ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
¢_;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
bg covering the pan completelg with a
well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat trag.
Use a multi-purpose drg chemical or
foam-tgpe fire extinguisher.
Flaminggrease outsidea pan can be put out
bgcovering itwith baking soda or,ifavailable,
bg usinga multi-purpose drg chemical or
foam-tgpe fireextinguisheE
Flame in the oven can be smothered
completelg bg closing the oven door and
turning the control to offor bg using a
multi-purpose drg chemical or foam-tgpe
fire extinguisher.
i_:#_Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
_ Never block the vents (air openings) of the
range. Theg provide the air inlet and outlet
that are necessarg for the range to operate
properlg with correct combustion. Air openings
are 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 broiler drawer.
CAUTION: Items of interest to children
should not be stored in cabinets above a
range or on the backsplash of a range-
children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriouslg injured.
_ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors
can lead to broken or shattered glass.
_: Clean onlg parts listed in this Owner's Manual.

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COOKPLEATAND POULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cook meat and poultr_t thoroughlg-meat to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 160°F and poultrg to
at least on INTERNALtemperature of J80°K Cooking to these temperatures usuallg protects against
foedborne illness.
OVEN
Stand owog from the range when opening the door of ohot oven. The hot air and steam that escape
can cause burns to hands, face and eges.
W_Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in the oven can ignite. W,Do not use uour oven to dru newspapers. If overheated, theu can catch fire.
?_Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
_ Place the oven shelves in the desired position
while the oven iscool.
_ Pulling out the shelf to the stopdock is a
convenience in lifting heavu foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest
position is not designed to slide.
_ Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injuru.
i_ Never use aluminum foil to line the oven
bottom. Improper use of foil could start
a fire and result in high carbon monoxide.
WARNING: NEVERcover
any slots, holes or passages in the oven
bottom or cover an entire rack with
materials such as aluminum foil. Doing
so blocks air flow through the oven and
mau cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings mau also trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
?_Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
?_Always remove any broiler pan from range
as soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the
pan can catch fire if oven is used without
removing the grease from the broiler pan.
_ When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,
the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.
_ Make sure any broiler pan is in place correctly
to reduce the possibility of grease fires.
?_If you should have a grease fire in a
broiler pan, turn off the oven control, and keep
the broiler drawer and oven door closed to
contain fire until it burns out.
_ For safety and proper cooking performance,
always bake and broil with the oven door
closed.
_ When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.
_ For continuous clean models, do not use oven
cleaners on any of the continuous cleaning
surfaces. Continuous cleaning surfaces can
be identified by their rough surface finish.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
SURFACEBURNERS
Use proper pan size-avoid pans that are unstable or easilg tippe4 Select coot<ware having flat
bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. Toovoid spillovers, mare sure cookware is large enough
to contain the food properly. This will beth save deoning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of
food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be
easily grasped and remain cool
_ Always use the LITE position (on electric
ignition models) or the HI position (on standing
pilot models)when igniting the top burners
and make sure the burners have ignited.
i_ Never leave the surface burners unattended at
high flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
_ Adjust the top burner flame size so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the
cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous.
_, Use only dry pot holders-moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holders come near
open flames when lifting cookware. Do not use
a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot
holder.
_ When using glass cookware, make sure it
isdesigned for top-of-range cooking.
_ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition
of flammable materials and spillage, turn
cookware handles toward the side or back
of the range without extending over adjacent
burners.
KsCarefully watch foods being fried at a high
flame setting.
_ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
_ Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The
hot air from the vent may ignite flammable
items and will increase pressure in closed
containers, which may cause them to burst.
_, If a combination of oils or fats will be used in
frying, stir together before heating or as fats
melt slowly.
_ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
_ Use the least possible amount of fat for
effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the
pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when
food is added.
i!:_Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do
flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
!:,_iDo not use a wok on the cooking surface
if the wok has a round metal ring that is
placed over the burner grate to support
the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which
may damage the burner grate and burner
head. Also, it may cause the burner to work
improperly. This may cause a carbon
monoxide level above that allowed by current
standards, resulting in a health hazard.
_ Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh
foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and
over the sides of the pan.
¢_;4Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
!_ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop-
they may melt if left too close to the vent.
_ Keepall plasticsaway from the surface
burners.
_ To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are at
the OFF position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
_ If range is located near a window, do not hang
long curtains that could blow over the surface
burners and create a fire hazard.
i_}If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range
and call a qualified service technician. Never
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SURFACEBURNERS (cont.)
_ Alwaus turn the surface burner controls off _ If Uou smell gas, and you have already made
before removing cookware, sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot models),
turn off the gas to the range and call a
qualified service technician. Never use
an open flame to locate a leak.
_ Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner
models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to
damage and improper operation of the range.
?£When a pilot goes out (on standing pilot
models), Uou will detect a faint odor of gas
as your signal to relight the pilot. When
relighting the pilot, make sure burner controls
are in the off position, and follow instructions
in this book to relight.
_ Do not place or store items that can melt
or catch fire on the grates, even when the
cooktop is not being used.
?£Keep range clean and free of accumulations
of grease or spillovers, which may ignite.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETY.INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Usingthe gas surface burners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Before Lighting aGas Burner
_( Ifdrip pans are suppliedwith your range,
they should be usedat all times.
I:_Hake sure all burners are inplace.
_!_Hake sure all grates on the range are
properly placed before using any burner.
After Lighting a Gas Burner
i_iDonot operate the burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the
grate. Thefinish on the grate may chip
without cookware to absorbthe heat.
_1!Besurethe burners and grates are cool
before you place your hand, a pot holder,
cleaning cloths or other materials on them.
Push the control knob in and turn
it to the LITE position (on electric
ignition modelg or H! (on standing
pilot models)
How to Light aGas Surface Burner
Hake sureall the surface burners are placed
in their respectivepositions.
Electric Ignition Models:
Pushthe control knob in and turn it
to the LITE position.
Youwill hear a little clickingnoise-
the sound of the electricspark igniting
the burner.
Turnthe knobto adjust the flame size.
If the knob stays at LITE,it will continue
to click.
When one burner is turned to LITE,
all the burnersspark. Donot attempt to
disassembleor clean around any burner
while another burner ison.An electric shock
may result,which could cause you to knock
over hot cookware.
Standing Pilot Models:
Pushcontrol knob in and turn itto HI position.
Theburner should lightwithin a few seconds.
Turn the knob to adjust the flame size.
Flamewill be almost horizontal and will
lift slightly away from the burner when
the burner isfirst turned on.A blowing
or hissingsound may be heard for
30-60 seconds.Thisnormal sound isdue
to improved injection of gas and air into
the burner.Puta pan on the burner before
lighting it, or adjust the flame to match pan
sizeassoon as it lights,and the blowing or
hissing soundwill be much lessnoticeable.
Onsome models
On Ranges with Sealed Gas Burners
Thesmallest burner in the right rear position
isthe simmer burner.This burner can be
turned down to a very low simmer setting.
It provides precise cooking performance for
delicate foods such as saucesor foods that
require low heatfor a long cooking time.
Themedium (left rear and left front)
and the large (rightfront) burners are the
primary burners for most cooking.These
general-purpose burners can be turned down
from Ht to LOto suit a wide range of cooking
needs.
NOTE: On some models, the burners ore oil
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How to Select Flame Size
For safe handling of cookware, never let the
flames extend up the sides of the cookwore.
Watch the flame, not the knob, as gou reduce
heat. When fast heating isdesired,the flame
sizeon a gas burner should match the
cookware gou are using.
Flames larger than the bottom of the
cookware will not result in faster heating
of the cookware and could be hazardous.
Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quicklg
and evenlg.Mostfoods brown evenlg in an
aluminum skillet.Use saucepanswith tight-
fitting lidswhen cooking with minimum
amounts of water.
Cast-Iron: If heated slowlg, most skilletswill
give satisfactorg results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the
enamel of some eookware mag melt. Follow
cookware manufacturer's recommendations
for cooking methods.
Glass: Thereare two tgpes of glass
cookware-those for oven useonlg and those
for top-of-range cooking (saucepans,coffee
and teapots}.Glassconducts heat verg
slowlg.
HeatproofGlass Ceramic: Can be usedfor
either surface or oven cooking. It conducts
heat verg slowlg and cools verg slowlg.Check
cookware manufacturer's directions to be
sure itcan be used on gas ranges.
Stainless Steel: Thismetal alone has poor
heating properties and isusuallg combined
with copper, aluminum or other metals for
improved heat distribution. Combination
metal skilletsusuallgwork satisfactorilg if
theg are usedwith medium heat as the
manufacturer recommends.
Stove Top Grills (on modelswith sealedburners)
Do not use stove top grills on gour sealed gas
burners. If gou use the stove top grill on the
sealed gas burner, it will cause incomplete
combustion and can result in exposure to
carbon monoxide levels above allowable
This con be hazardous to your health.
standards.
Use a flat-bottomed wok
Wok This Wag (on modelswith sealedburners)
We recommend that you use a14" or smaller
flat-battomed wok. Make sure the wok bottom
sits flat on the grate. They are available at
your localretailstore.
Onlg a flat-bottomed wok should be used.
Do not usea flat-bottomed wok on a support
ring. Placingthe ring over the burner or grate
mag cause the burner to work improperlg,
resulting in carbon monoxide levelsabove
allowable standards. Thiscould be dangerous
to gour health.
In Case of Power Failure (electric ignition models)
In case of a power failure,gou can light
the gas surface burners on gour range with
a match. Holda lit match to the burner,then
push in and turn the control knob to the LITE
position. Useextreme caution when lighting
burners this wag.
Surface burners in usewhen an electrical
power failure occurs will continue to operate
normallg.
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Using the oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Temp Recall On /Off
OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeaturesandSettings o, somemode sl
0Bake/Temp Recall Pad
Touchthis pad to selectthe bake function.
Bake Light
Flasheswhile in editmode-you canchangethe
oventemperatureat this point. Glowswhen the
ovenisin bakemode.
OStart/On Pad
Hust be touchedto start ang cookingfunction.
O Display
Showsthe time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven isin the bake or broil mode
and the times set for the timen Thedisplay will
show PREwhile preheating.When the oven
reaches the selectedtemperature, the oven
control will beep and the display will show the
oventemperature.
If"F- and o number or letter" flashin the displogand
the ovencontrol signals,this indicatesofunction error
code.
Thetime of dog will flashin thedisplog when there has
been opower outage. Resetthe clock.
Touch the Cleer/Off ped. Allow theoven to cool
for one hounPut the ovenback into operation. If the
funedonerror coderepeats,disconnectthe power
to therange and callfor service.
OKitchen Timer On/Offpad
Touchthis pad to selectthe timer feature. Then
pressthe + and - pads to adjust the timer.
Kitchen Timer Light
Flasheswhile in editmode-you canchangethe
settime at thispoint. Glowswhen the timer has
beenactivated.Flashesagainwhen thetime has
run out untilthe control isreset.
0Clock Pad
Toset the clock, pressthis pad twice and then
pressthe + and - pads. Thetime of day will
flash in the display when the oven isfirst
turned on.
OOven Light Pad (on some models)
Touchthis pad to turn the ovenlight on or off.
- Pad _psto 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 increasethe time or
temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold
the pad to increase the time or temperature by
larger amounts.
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O Clear/OffPad
Touchthis pad to cancel ALLoven operations
exceptthe clock and timer.
OBroil Hi/Lo Pad
Touchthis pad to selectthe broil function.
Broil Light
Flasheswhile inedit mode-gou can switch from
Hito Lo Broil atthis point.Glowswhen the oven
isin broilmode.
Indicator Lights (on some pods)
Editmodelastsseveralsecondsafter the last
pad press.
OvenControlKnob+nsom+mo_eJs_
Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to the setting gou want.
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Using the oven.
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
The oven has 5 shelf positions
It also has o special low shelf
position (R)for extra large items,
such as a large turkeg
Before You Begin...
Theshelveshave stop-locks, sothat when
placed correctlg on the shelf supports
(Athrough E},theg will stop before
coming completelg out, and will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelfout to the bump on the
shelf support.
Toremove ashelf, pull it toward gou,tilt the
front end up and pull it out.
To replace, placethe end of the shelf
(stop-locks)on the support, tilt up the
front and push the shelf in.
NOTE:Theshelf isnot designedto slideout at
thespecial low shelf (R)position.
Oven Control
Youroven iscontrolled bg a singleOVEN
CONTROLknob.
It will normally take 30-90 seconds before
the flamecomes on.After the oven reaches
the selectedtemperature, the oven burner
cycles-off completelg, then on with a
full flame-to maintain the selected
temperature.
Plastic items on the cooktop mag
melt if left too close to the vent
Vent appearance and location vary
Oven Vent
Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear
of the range. Do not block these ducts when
cooking in the oven-it is important 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-theg mag become hot.
;1!Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop
may become hot if left too close to the vent.
;tlDo not leaveplastic or flammable itemson
the cooktop-theg may melt or ignite ifleft
too closeto thevent.
i_ Do not leavedosed containerson the
cooktop. Thepressure in dosed contdners
mog increase which may causethem to
burst.
Metal items will become very hot if they are
left on the cooktop,and couldcause burns.
Power Outuge (electric ignition models)
ACAUTION: notmakeany
attempt to operatethe electricignition oven
during an electricalpower failure.
Theoven or broiler cannot be lit during
a power failure. Gaswill not flow unless
the glow bar ishot.
If the oven is in usewhen a power failure
occurs, the oven burner shuts off and cannot
be re-lituntil power isrestored.Thisis
because the flow of gas isautomaticallg
stopped and will not resumewhen power
isrestored untilthe glow bar has reached
operating temperature.
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Oven Light (on some models)
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The oven has a special low shelf (R)
position ]ust above the oven
bottom Use it when extra cooking
space is needed, for example, when
cooking a large turkey The shelf is
not designed to slide out at this
position
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Yourovenis notdesignedfor open-door
cooking.
NOTE:On modelswith an OVENCONTROL
knob,turn it to thedesiredtemperature.
[] Touchthe Bake pad.
[] Touchthe +or - pads until the desired
temperature is displaged.
[] TouchtheStart/On pad.
Theovenwill start automaticallg. Thedisplag
will show PREwhile preheating.When the
oven reachesthe selectedtemperature, the
oven control will beep several times and the
displagwill show the oventemperature.
To change the oven temperature during Bake
cgcle, touch the Bake pod and then the +or -
pads to get the new temperature.
[] Checkfood for doneness at minimum
time on recipe.Cooklonger if necessar9.
[] Touchthe Clear/Off pad when baking is
finished and then remove the food from
the oven.
Tgpe of Food Shelf Position
Frozenpies(oncookie sheet} Bor C
Angelfood cake, B
bundt or pound cakes
Biscuits,muffins, brownies. C
cookies,cupcakes,
lagercakes, pies
Casseroles B or C
Roasting Ror A
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheatthe oven if the recipecallsfor it.
Topreheat, setthe oven at the correct
temperature. Preheating isnecessargfor
good resultswhen baking cakes,cookies,
pastrg and breads.
Forovenswithout apreheat indicator light or
tone,preheat JOminutes.
Baking resultswill be better if baking pans
are centered in the oven as much as possible.
Pansshould not touch each other or the walls
of the oven. If gou need to usetwo shelves,
stagger the pans so one isnot directlg above
the other,and leaveapproximatelg 12'2"
between pans, from the front, back and
sidesof the wall.
Aluminum Foil
Donot usealuminum foil on the bottom of
the oven.
Never entirelg cover a shelfwith aluminum
foil.Thiswill disturb the heat circulation and
result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet of foil mag be used to catch a
spillover bg placing iton a lower shelf several
inches below the food.
Oven Moisture
Asgour oven heats up,the temperature
change of the air in the oven mag cause
water droplets to form on the door glass.
Thesedroplets are harmlessand will
evaporate asthe oven continues to
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Usingthe oven.
Broiling
Broiling iscooking food bg direct heat from
above the food. Host fish and tender cuts of
meat can be broiled.Followthese directions
to keep spattering and smoking to a
minimum.
Yourrange has a compartment below the
ovenfor broiling.
Both the oven and broiler compartment
doors must be CLOSEDduring broiling.
Turnmost foods once during cooking (the
exception isthin fillets of fish;oil one side,
place that sidedown on broiler grid and cook
without turning until done},lime foods for
about one-half the total cooking time, turn
food, then continue to cook to preferred
doneness.
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Youcan change the distance ofthe food
from the heat source bg positioning a
broiler pan and grid on one of three shelf
positionsin the broiler compartment-
A(bottom of broiler compartment}, B
(middle}and C(top).
Preheatingthe broiler or oven isnot
necessargand can produce poor results.
If meat has fat or gristle around the edge,
cut vertical slashesthrough both about
2" apart. If desired,the fat mag be
trimmed, leaving a lager about 1/8" thick.
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[_ Arrange the food on the grid and position
the broiler pan on the appropriate shelf
in the oven or broiling compartment.
Placingfood closer to the flame
increasesexterior browning of the
food, but also increasesspattering
and the possibilitgof fats and meat
juices igniting.
[] Closethe ovenand broiler compartment
door.
NOTE:On modelswith an OVEN
CONTROLknob, turn it to Broil.
[_ Touchthe Broil Hi/Lo pad once for
Hi Broil.
Tochange to Lo Broil, touch the
Broil Hi/Lo pad again.
UseLo Broil to cook foods such as
poultrg or thick cuts of meat thoroughlg
without over-browning them.
[] Touchthe Start!On pad.
When broiling isfinished,touch the
Clear/Off pad.
Removethe broiler pan from the
broiler compartment and serve the food
immediatelg. Leavethe pan outside the
range to cool.

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Broiling Guide
Theoven and broiler comportment doors
must be closedduring broiling,
_!Alwags usea broiler pan and grid. It is
designed to minimize smoking and
spattering bg trapping juices in the
shielded lower part of the pan.
_{!For steaks and chops, slash fat evenlg
around the outside edges of the meat. To
slash, cut crosswise through the outer fat
surface just to the edge of the meat. Use
tongs to turn the meat over to prevent
piercing the meat and losing juices.
If desired,marinate meats or chicken
before broiling.Or brushwith barbecue
sauce last 5 to 10 minutes onlg.
_{_When arranging the food an the pan, do
not let fattg edges hang over the sides
because dripping fat could soil the oven.
_{_Thebroiler compartment does not need to
be preheated. However,for vergthin foods,
or to increase browning, preheat if desired.
i_ Frozen steaks can be broiled bg positioning
the shelf at the next lowest shelf position
and increasing the cooking time given in
this guide 11/2times per side.
The size,weight, thickness,
starting temperature and Food
your preference of doneness
will affect broiling times. This Bacon
guide is based on meats at GroundBeef
refrigerator temperature. WellDone
fThe US Deportment of Agriculture
sags "Rarebeef ispopular, but gou Beef Steaks
should know that cooking it to onlg Rarer
140°F means some food poisoning Hedium
organisms meg survive." fSource: Well Done
Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen
G_ USDA R_z June 1985)
The oven has 5 shelf positions
Raret
Hedium
Well Done
Chicken
Lobster Tails
Fish Fillets
Ham Slices
(precooked}
Pork Chops
Well Done
Lamb Chops
Hedium
Well Done
Hedium
Well Done
Wieners
Similar Precooked
Sausages,
Bratwurst
Quantitg end/ Shelf* First Side
or Thickness Position Time(min.)
1/2 Ib C
(about 8 thin slices)
1 Ib (4 patties) C
1/2 to 3/8" thick
1"thick
i to lY_ Ibs
lY," thick
2 to 21/2Ibs
i whole
2 to 2W Ibs,
split lengthwise
4 bonedn breasts
2-4
6 to 80Z each
1 Ib, fillets
1/4 to I/2" thick
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B
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C
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12
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25
30-35
25-30
13-16
i" thick B 8
i/2" thick B 6
2 (i/2" thick) B 10
2 (1" thick) about i Ib B 13
2 (1" thick) about
10 to 12 oz
2 (1Vz"thick)
about 1 Ib
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Second Side
Time (min.)
7-10
7
5-6
8-9
6-7
10-12
16-18
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10-15
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4-5
9-12
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Arrange in single lage_:
Space evenly Up to
8 patties take about
the same time
Steaks less than 1" thick
cookthrough before
browning Pan frging is
recommended
Slash fat
Brush each side with
melted butter Broil
skin-side-down first
Cut through back of
shell Spread open Brus
with melted butter befon
broiling and after half
of broiling time
Handle and turn verg
carefully Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking, if
desired Preheat broiler
to increase browning
Slash fat
Slash fat
if desired, split sausages
in half lengthwise; cut
into 5_to 6dnch pieces
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Usingtheclockand timer.
Not all features are on all models.
Make sure the clock is set to the
To Set the Clock
[] Touchthe Clock pad twice.
[] Touchthe +or- pads.
If the + or - pads are not touched within one
minute after gou touch the Clock pad, the
displag reverts to the original setting. Ifthis
happens, touch the Clock pad twice and
reenter the time of dag.
[] Touch the Start/On pad untilthe time of
dag shows in the displag.Thisenters the
time and starts the clock.
Tocheckthetime of day when the display is
showing other information, simply touch the
Clockpad. Thetime ofday shows until
another pod istouched.
correct time of dog
To Turn Off the Clock Displag
If gou have severalclocks in gour kitchen,
gou mag wish to turn off the time of dag
clock displagon gour range.
[] Touchthe Clock pad once to turn off the
time of dag displag.Although gou will
not be able to see it, the clock maintains
the correct time of dag.
[] Touch the Clockpad twice to recallthe
clockdisplag.
The timer is a minute timer only
The Clear/off pod does not off#ct
the timer
To Set the Timer
Thetimer doesnot control oven operations.
Themaximum setting on thetimer is9 hours
and 59 minutes.
[] Touchthe Kitchen Timer On/Off pad.
[] Touchthe +or - pads until the amount
of time gou want shows in the displag.
Themaximum time that can be entered
in minutes is59.Timesmore than
59 minutes should be changed to
hours and minutes.
Ifyou make omistake,touch the Kitchen
Timer On/Off pad and beginagain.
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Touch the Start/On pad. Thetime will
start counting down, although the
displagdoes not change until one
minute has passed.
When the timer reaches :00, the control
will beep 5 times followed bg one beep
everg6 secondsuntil the Kitchen Timer
On/Off pad istouched.
To Reset the Timer
If the displag isstill showing the time
remaining, gou mag change it bg touching
the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad,then touch the
+ or - pads until the time gou want appears
in the displag.
If the remaining time isnot in the displag
(clockisin the displag),recallthe remaining
time bg touching the Kitchen Timer On/Off
pad and then touching the +or - pads to
enter the new time gou want.
To Cancel the Timer
Touchthe Kitchen Timer On/Off pad twice.
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Power Outage
Ira flashing time isin the display,you have
experiencedopower failure.Resetthe clock. To reset the clock, touch the Clock pad. Enter the correct time of dag bg touching the + or -
pads. Touch the Start/On pad.

Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourselfi ge.com
You mag find that gour new oven cooks differentlg than the one it replaced. Use gout new oven for a few weeks to
become more familiar with it. If gou still think gout new oven is too hot or too cold, gou can adjust the thermostat
gourself
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocerg stores, to check the temperature setting of gour oven.
These thermometers mag varg 20-40 degrees.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling temperatures.
To Adjust the Thermostat (on models with touch pads]
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Touchthe Bake and BroilHi/Lo pads
at the same time for 2 secondsuntil the
displag showsSF.
Touchthe Bake pad. Atwo digit number
shows in the displag.
The oven temperature can be adjusted
up to (+)35°F hotter or (-) 35°F coolen
Touch the + pad to increase the
temperature in 1 degree increments.
[] When gou have made the adjustment,
touch theStartJOn pad to go back to
the time of dag displag. Usegour oven
as gou would normallg.
NOTE:Thisadjustment will notaffect broiling
temperatures.It will be retainedin memory
after opower failure.
Touch the - pad to decrease the
temperature in 1 degree increments.
To Adjust the Thermostat (on models with on Oven Control Knob)
_ _ [] Pullthe OVENCONTROLknob off Eachclickwill changethe oven temperature
the range and lookat the back side. approximatelg IO°F.(Rangeis_+60°F.from
Tomake an adjustment, loosen the arrow.)We suggestthat gou make the
(approximatelg one turn), but do not adjustment one clickfrom the original setting
{Appearance may varg) completelg remove,the two screws and check oven performance beforemaking
on the back of the knob. ang additional adjustments.
[] With the back of the knob facing gou,
hold the outer edge of the knob with one
hand and turn the front of the knob with
the other hand.
To raise the oven temperature, move the
top screw toward the right. You'll hear a
click for each notch gou move the knob.
[] After the adjustment ismade, retighten
screws sotheg are snug, but be careful
not to overtighten.
[] Re-installknob on range and check
performance.
To lower the temperature, move the top
screw toward the left.
Thetype of margarine will affect baking performance!
Host recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If gou
decrease the fat, the recipe mag not give the some results as with ahigher fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the fat
content of aspread product, the more noticeable these differences become.
Federalstandards require products labeled "margarine" to contain at least 80% fat bg weight. Lowfat spreads,on the
other hand,contain lessfat and more water. Thehigh moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor
of baked goods. Forbest resultswith gour old favorite recipes,usemargarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least
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Specialfeatures of your ovencontrol.
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. The_lremain in the
control's memorg until the steps are repeated.
When the display shows your choice, touch the Start/On pad Thespecial 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 their own sections.
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12 Hour Shut-Off
With this feature,shouldyou forget and leave
the ovenon,the control will automatically turn
off the ovenafter 12 hoursduring baking
functions or after3 hoursduring obroil
function.
If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow the
steps below.
[] Touchthe Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads at
the same time for 3 seconds untilthe
display showsSF.
[] Touchthe Clock pad. Thedisplagwill
show On (12hour shut-off}.Touch the
Clock pad repeatedly until the displag
shows Off(no shut-off).
[] Touch the Star_/On pod to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control set in
this special features mode.

-'-usingthe Sabbath Feature.IonsomemodeUl
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) ge.com
The Sabbath feature con be used for baking/roasting onlg. It cannot be used for broiling.
NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the
door is closed. The bulb mog be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with alight switch
on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.
When the displag shows Dthe
oven is set in Sabbath When the
displog shows D c the oven is
baking/roasting
How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting
NOTE:Tounderstand how theoven control
works, practice usingregular baking (non-
Sabbath)beforeenteringSabbath mode.
Make sure the clock shows the correct time
of day and the oven is off.
[] Touch and hold both the Bake and
Broil Hi/Lo pads,at the same time,
until the displag shows SF.
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_rapthe Clock pad until SAbappears
tnthe displag.
Touchthe Start/On pad and D will
appear in the displag.
Touchthe Bake pad. No signalwill
be given.
Thepreset starting temperature will
automaticallg be set to 350°.Tapthe +
or - padsto increase or decrease the
temperature in 25°increments. The
temperature can be set between 170°
and SS0°. Nosignalor temperature will
be given.
[] Touch the Start/On pad.
[] After a random delag period of
approximatelg 30 seconds to i minute,
D C will appear in the displag indicating
that the oven isbaking/roasting.If D C
doesn't appear in the displag,start again
at Step4.
Toadjust the oven temperature, touch the
Bake pad and tap the + or - pads to increase
or decreasethe temperature in 25°
increments.Touch the Start/On pad.
NOTE:TheClear/Off pad isactive during the
Sabbath feature.
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How to Exit the Sabbath Feature
[] Touch the Clear/Offpad.
[] If the oven iscooking,wait for a
random delag period of approximatelg
30 secondsto i minute, until onlg D
is inthe displag.
[] Touch and hold both the Bake and
Broil t-li/Lo pads,at the same time,
until the displag shows SF.
[] Tapthe Clock pad until On or Off
appears in the displag.On indicates
that the ovenwill automaticallg turn
off after 12 hours.Offindicates that the
ovenwill not automaticallg turn off.
Seethe SpecialFeaturessection for an
explanation ofthe ]2 Hour Shut-Off
feature.
[] Touchthe Start/On pad.
NOTE: If apower outage occurred while
the oven was in Sabbath, the oven will
automaticailg turn off and stag off.even
when the power returns. The oven control
must be reset.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Be sure electrical power is off ond all surfaces are cool before cleaning ong part of the range.
If gour range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device isre-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injurg.
CAUTION: Do not operate the
cooktop without oil burner parts,
drip pans (if so equipped) and
grates in place.
Clean these holes thoroughl_l on
each burrler
Standard Twin Burner Assemblies fansomemodels)
For cleaning information on sealed
burners, see next section. Sealed burner
cooktops do not ift up.
On models with standard twin burners, the
cooktop lifts up for easy access.
Turnall controls OFF before removing burner
parts and drip pans(ifsoequipped).
Theburner grates and drip pans (ifso
equipped)can be lifted off, making them
easy to clean.
Theholesin the surface burners of your
range must be kept clean at all timesfor
proper ignition and an even,unhampered
flame.
Youshould cleanthe surface burners
routinely, especially after bad spillovers,
which could clog these holes.
Wipe off surface burners. If heavy spillover
occurs, remove the surface burners from the
range. Burnerslift out for cleaning. Lift up the
cooktop and then lift out the surface burners.
Toremove burned-on food, soak the surface
burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent
and hot water.Soakthe surface burner for
20-30 minutes.
Formore stubborn stains,usea cleanser like
Soft Scrub®brand or BanAmi®brand. Rinse
well to remove any traces of the cleanser
that might clog the surface burner openings.
Do not usesteel wool because it will clog
the surface burner openings and scratch the
surface burners. If the holes become clogged,
clean them with a sewing needle or twist-tie.
Beforeputting the surface burner back,shake
out excesswater and then drg it thoroughlg
by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes.
Thenplace it back in the range, making sure
it isproperlg seated and level.
Checkthe flame pattern of each burnen If
the flames are %mpg" (not steadg),cleanthe
holesagain with a sewing needle or twist-tie.
_0_ _ Drip Pans (ifsoequipped)
Removethe grates and lift out the drip pans.
Drip pans can be cleaned in a dishwasher or
............bg hand.
When replacing the drip pans, make sure
theg are in the correct position.
Toget rid of burned-on food, place them
in a covered container (or plastic bag)
with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosenthe soil.
Thenscrub with a soap-filled scouring
pad if necessarg.
,&CAUTION: Donotcleanthedrip
pans in a sdf-deaning oven.
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