GE C2S980 Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ....... 2-8
Operating, ImO_udions
Com_cfion Oven ....... 19-23
Roasting Guide .......... 22
Timed (%nx_ction Baking ...23
Gas/Conuol Lockout ....... 25
Gas Surface Burners ..... 9, l l
Griddle ................... 10
Lower Oven Drawer . ...... 28
Thermostat ............ 27, 28
Upper ()yen ........... 12-27
'Aluminum Foil ........... 14
Baking or Roasting ....... 14
Broiling Guide ........... 15
Clock and Timer . ........ 16
Oven Controls ........... 12
Preheating .............. 14
Probe ................ 18, 21
Sabbath Featule .......... 26
Self-Cleaning ......... 29, 30
Special Features ....... 24, 25
Timed Baking and
Roasting Features ........ 17
Care and Cleaning
Burner Grates ............. 33
Burner Caps and Heads .... 32
Control Panel and I_mobs ...37
Cooktop Surfl_ce .......... 33
Griddle ................... 34
I Jft-Off Oven Door . ....... 35
Lower Oven Drawer . ...... 36
Oven Air Vents ............ 37
()yen Heating Elements .... 35
()yen Light Replacement ...38
Oven Sheh'es .............. 38
Sealed Burner A_ssemblies...31
Self-Cleaning .......... 29, 30
Stainless Steel SmPaces ..... 34
Writethemodelandserial
numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
You can find thenl on a label on
the fl'ont of the range behind the
lower ()veil drawer.
Installation
Instruations ........... 39-52
Anti-Tip Device ............ 52
Check Ignition of
Surface Burners ........ 50, 51
Connect Rang_
to Electric ............. 44, 46
Connect Range to Gas ...43, 45
Dimensions and
Clearances ................ 41
Electrical Connections ...47-49
I_x_l the Range ........... 51
Location (;uidelines ....... 42
LP ....................... 52
Safew Instructions ...... 39, 40
Accessories ................. 57
Troubleshooting Tips..53-56
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support .......... Back Cox_r
Product Registration .... 61,62
_'atTanW ................. 63
C2S980
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
ANTI-TIPDEVICE
ALL RANGES CAN TIP
iNJURY TOPERSONS
COULD RESULT
iNSTALL ANTi-TiP
DEVICES PACKED WiTH
RANGE
SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
,&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
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHATTODOiF YOU
SMELLGAS
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.
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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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ANTI-TIPDEVICE
All ranges can tip and injury could result.
Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall by installing the Anti- 77pdevice supplied.
If the Anti-77pdevice supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-77p device
WB2X7909.
Tocheck if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. TheAnti-77p
device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.
If you pull file range out flom file wall %r any reason, make sure the device is propedy engaged
when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range
tipping o_r and causing i_jury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device infbnnation in this manual. Failure to rake this precaution
could result in tipping of the rang_ and injury.
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYNOtiCE
The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list 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, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yeflow flame, will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
SAFETYPRECAUtiONS
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following."
Use this appliance only for its intended Do not leave children alone--<hildren
purpose asdescribed in this Owner's
Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
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instructioIls.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range tmless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Before performing any service, discom_ect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by remo\'ing the Rise or
switching off the circuit breakei:
should not he Heft alone or unatmnded in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the dooi; storage drawer, or cooktop.
They could damage the range and even tip
it o_i; causing severe pecsonal i_jury.
Do not store flammable mamrials in an o_en
or near the cooktop.
ACAUTION:Itemsofinteresttocb//dren
sbou/dnotbe storedin cabinetsabovea rangeor on
thebackspiashof a range--children climbingon the
rangetoreachitemscouldbe seriouslyinjured.
SAFETYPRECAUtiONS
Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary.
Have your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installei; in
accordance with the Installation Instructions.
Any adjusunent and service should be
perfbnned only by qualified gas range
installei_ or service mchnicians.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
service should he referred to a qualified
technician.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to pre_ent poor
air circulation.
Be sure all packagdng ma/erials are
remox>d flom fl_e range be%re operating it
to prevent fire or smoke damage should the
packaging material ignite.
Be sure your range is coriectly adjusted by
a qualified service mchnician or installer %r
the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be
used. Your range can be convermd fbr use
with either type of gas. See the Installation of
the range section.
AWARNING:rheseaCustments
mustbemadebya qualifiedservicetechnician
in accordancewith tiremanufacturer'sinstructions
andaft codesandrequirementsof tireauthority
havingjurisdiction. Failureto follow these
instructionscouldresult in seriousinjuryor property
damage.Tirequalifiedagencyperformingthis
work assumesresponsibilityfortire conversion.
After prokmged use of a range, high floor
mmperatures may iesult and many' floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over viny'l tile or
linoleum that cannot withstand such ty'pe
of use. Never install it directly over inmrior
kitchen caq)eting.
Do not lea\_ children alone or unatmnded
where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously' burned.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the o\_n door, drawer or cooktop. They
could damage the range and even tip it o_ei;
causing severe personal i_jury.
ACAUTION:Itemsofinteresttochildren
shouldnotbe storedin cabinetsabovea rangeor on
tirebacksplashof a range--children climbingon tire
rangeto reachitemscouldbe seriouslyinjured.
For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or healing the room.
Large scratches or impacts to glass dooi_
can lead to broken or shauered glass.
Never wear loose-fitting or hangdng garments
while using the appliance. Be carefld when
reaching for imms stored in cabinets over the
range. Flammable mamrial couM be ignited
if brought in contact with flame or hot o_n
surfi_ces and may cause severe bums.
Do not store flammable mamrials in an
oven, a range drav_>r or near a cooktop.
Do not store or use combustible mamrials,
gasoline or other flammable _apors and
liquids in the vicinity' of this or any other
appliance.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable mamrials accumulam in or
near the rang>.
Do not use v_mr on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls offl
Smother a flaming pan on a surfime burner
by' covering the pan complemly with a
well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat tray.
Use a mulfi-puq)ose d Uchemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by' covering it with baking soda oi;
if available, by' using a multi-purpose dU
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher
Flame in the upper o\>n or lower oven
drawer can be smotheied completely by
closing the o_>n door or drawer and mining
the control to of[, or by using a muhi-
puq)ose dry chemical or foam-ty'pe fire
extinguisher.
l_t the burner grates and other surfi_ces
cool befbre touching them or leaving them
where children can reach them.
Ne_>r block d_e vents (air openings) of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet
that are necessa_w fbr the range to operate
properly with correct combustion. ,Mr
openings are locamd at the rear of the
cooktop, at the lop and bottom of the oven
door, and at the bottom of the range under
the km>r o\'en drav_>r or kick panel.
Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop
can lead to damage and improper operation
of the range.
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
SURFACEBURNERS
Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms
large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid spiflovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain
the food properly. This wifl both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since
heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite. Usepans with handles that can be easily grasped
and remain cool
Always use tile LITE posidon when igniting
the top bmnecs and make sure the burners
hme ignited.
Never leave the surfi_ce burners unattended
at high flame settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy' spillo_rs 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 dr},'pot holders--moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfi_ces may result in
bums fiom smam. 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 holdei:
When using glass cookware, make sure it
is designed fbr top-ofZrange cooking.
To minimize the possibility' of bums, ignition
of flammable mamrials and spillage, mm
cookware handles toward the side or back
of the range without exmnding o_r
adjacent burners.
Carefifllv watch foods being flied at a high
flame setting.
Alway's heat fi_t slowly', and watch as it heats.
Do not leave any items on the cook/op. The
hot air fiom fl_e vent Y0ay ignite flammable
items and will increase pressure in closed
containers, which may cause them to burst.
If a combination of oils or fi_tswill be used
in fi?'ing, stir together be%re healing or
as fi_ts melt slowly.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent o_rheating fi_tbeyond
the smoking point.
Use the least possible amount of fi_t for
eflecti\'e shallow or deep-fi_t fiTing. Filling
the pan too fifll of fi_tcan cause spillo_rs
when food is added.
Do not flame foods on die cooktop, gyou do
flame %ods under fl_e hood, mm the fire on.
Do not use a wok on the cooking surfhce
if the wok has a round metal ring that is
placed over the burner g_am to support the
wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which may
damage the burner gram and burner head.
Also, it may cause the burner to work
improperly. This may cause a cai%on
monoxide level abox_ that allowed bv current
standards, resuhing in a health hazard.
Foods fbr fiTing should be as dry as possible.
Frost on flozen foods or moisture on fiesh
foods can cause hot fi_tto bubble up and
o_r the sides of the pan.
Never try to move a pan of hot fi_t, especially
a deep fi_tflTei: _\.dt until the fi_t is cool.
Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop--
fl_ey may' melt if left too close to the vent.
Keep all plastics away'fiom fl_e surfi_ce
burners.
To avoid the possibility' of a burn, always be
certain that the controls fbr all burners are
at the OFFposition and all grams are cool
befbre attempting to remove them.
If range is locamd near a window, do not
hang long curtains that could blow over the
surfi_ce burners and creak a fire hazard.
If you smell gas, turn offthe gas to file rang_
and call a qualified service mchnician. Never
use an open flame to locam a leak.
Always turn the surfi_ce burner controls off
befbre removing cookware.
When disabling (;as/(kmtrol i,ockout, make
sure fl_e smfi_ce controls are set to the OFF
position. This will preclude g_s flow when the
range is turned on

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LOWEROVENDRAWER
The purpose of die warm setdng of the
lower oven drawer is to hold hot cooked
foods at serving temperature. Always start
with hot fbod; cold fbod cannot be heamd
or cooked using the warm setting of the
lower <>,Jell drawer.
Do not use the lower oven drawer to dry
newspapers. If o_rheated, they' call catch
OIl fire.
Do not leave paper products, plastics,
canned fbod or combustible materials ill
tile drmver
Nexer leave jars or calls of fat drippings ill
or near VOl/r lower oven drmver.
Do not warm fbod in the lower o_en drawer
fbr more than two hours.
Do not touch theheating element or the interior
surface ofthe lower oven drawer.
These surfi_ces may be hot enough tO burn.
REMEMBER:The inside surfi_ce of the lower
oven drawer may be hot when the drm,_r
is opened.
Use care when opening the lower oven
drawer Open file drawer a crack and let
hot air or steam escape befbre removing
or replacing %od. Hot air or steam which
escapes can cause burns to hands, fi_ce
and/or eyes.
Do not use aluminum %il to lille file lower
oven drawer. Foil is an excellent heat
insulator and will trap heat beneath it. This
will upset the perfbmlance of the drawer
and it could damage the inmfior finish.
Never place, use or selfklean tile lower o_>n
drm,_r pail ill file upper o_n.
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 16001:and poultry to
at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°ECooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodbome illness.
UPPEROVEN
Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Thehot air and steam that escape can
cause bums to hands, face and eyes.
Do not use file oxen fk)r a storage area.
Items stored in the os_n can ignite.
Keep the o_n flee fiom grease buildup.
Place the oven shelves in the desired
position while the oven is cool. If shelves
must be handled when hot, do not let
pot holder contact the heating elements.
Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
com>nience in lifting heavv foods. It is also
a piecau/ion against hurns f}tom touching
hot surfaces of the door or o_>n walls. The
lowest position "R, is not designed m slide.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an iI_jury.
*4_en using cooking or roasting bags in the
o_en, follow the mamffhcturei s directions.
Do not use your oxen to di T newspapers.
If o, erheated, they can catch fire.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the o_en when not in use.
Keep the oven x_nt unobstructed.
Make sine any broiler pan is in place
correctly to reduce the possibility of
grease fires.
Kyou should have a grease fiIe in a broiler
pan, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and keep
the oven door closed to contain fire until
it burns out.
Nexer place, use or self clean the lower o_en
drawer pan in the upper o_en.
SELF-CLEANINGUPPEROVEN
Be sure to wipe up excess spillage be%re
selfkleaning operation.
gefbre self cleaning the oven, remove
die shelves, any broiler pan, grid and
other cookware.
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Nex_r place, use or selfklean the lower o_>n
drm._>r pan in die upper oven.
Do not clean the door gasket. The door
gasket is essential fbr a good seal. Care
should be token not to rub, damage or
move the gasket.
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Clean only parts listed in this Owner's
Manual.
If the selfkleaning mode malflmctions,
turn the o_en off and disconnect the power
supply. Have it serviced by a qualified
technician.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
o_>n cleaner or oven liner of aW kind
should be used in or around any part of
the oven. Residue flom o_>n cleaners will
damage the inside of the o_>n when the
selfidean cycle is used.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Usingthegassurfaceburners. 9eco,.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Before tLghting a Gas Burner
Make sure all burnel_ are in place.
Make sure all grates on the range are
properly placed before using any burnel;
If yonr nmge has tile Gas/Control
Lockout tbamre, make sine it is disabled
befi)ie attempting to light the surJime
btlrnelN.
After tLghting a Gas Burner
Do not operate tile bm'ner for im
extended period at time without
cookware oil tile grate. Tile finish on
tile grate may chip without cookware
to absorb tile heat.
Be sure tile burnel_ and grates are cool
befb_e you place yore" hand, a pot holdel;
cleaning cloths or other materials on
them.
Push the control knob in and turn it
to the L/TEposition.
How to Light aGas Surface Burner
Make sure all the stadia e bm'ne_ are
placed ill their respective positions.
Push tile control knob in and turn it to
tile L/rE position.
Y_u will hear a little C/iCking noise--
the sound _ff the electric spark igniting
tile burne_;
Turn the knob to ac!iust the flame size.
If tile knob stays at UTE, it will continue
to click.
When one bm'ner is turned to LIFE, all
tile burne_ spark. Do not attempt to
disassemble or clean aiound any burne_
while another burner is on. All electric
shock may restflt, which could cause you
to knock o\vr hot cookwiH'e.
Ova
Extralarge Dualflame
axTra large
&nail, medium and center burner
graphics onl;z
Sealed Gas Burners
Your gas rlmge cooktop has five sealed
gas bumeI_. Tile}' offer comvnience,
cleanabiliD' and fle_bilitv to be used ill
a wide range ot cooking applications.
Tile smallest burner ill tile fight rear
position is the simmer btlrlleE This burner
call be turned (h_wn to tO fi)r a very low
simmer setting. It provides predse cooking
pe_ibnnance fi)r delicate fi)ods such as
sauces or %ads that require low heat %r a
long cooking time.
The medium (left rear) and the large (left
ti'ont) burners are tile prima Uburnel_ tar
most cooldng. These general-puq)ose
burnem call be turned down fl'om H/to LO
to suit a wide range (ff cooldng needs. Tile
extra large (left fl'ont) burner also has a
spedal POWER BOIL_%etfing designed to be
used with cookware 10 inches o* larger in
diametel:
Tile dual flame extra lmge burner (fight
fl'ont) is tile maximum output burnel: Like
tile other ibm" burneis, it can be turned
(h_wn flwm HI to LO ibr a wide range ot
cooking applications; howeve*; this burner is
designed to quicHy bling lane amounts (ff
liquid to a boil It has a spedal POWER BOlL TM
setting designed to be used with cookwm'e
10 inches or larger ill dimnetei:
Extra large and dual flame extra large burners onl;z
Tile center o\:d burner is tile largest ill
size and is for large o\_d pots/pans, rotmd
pots/pans 10" or greater in diameter or
to be used with tile griddle.
Hew to Select Flame Size
Forsafe hand//ngof cookware, neverbt the f/ames
extend up thesides of the cookware.
_Aatch tile flame, not tile knob, as yon
reduce heat. When filst heating is desired,
tile flame size on a gas burner should
match tile cookware you are using.
Flames larger than tile bottom (ff the
cookware will not result ill fi_ster heating of
tile cookware and could be hazardous.

Usingthegriddle.
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Yore" non-stick co:lted gl-kk|le provk|es
:m extra-large cooklll_ sur_ilce for meats,
panc;_kes or other food usual]_ prep;n'ed
in a fl'ving }xm or sldllet,
NOTE"YourgriddlewilldlL_co/orovert/riTeasit
becomesseasonedwithuse.
How to Insert the Griddle
ACAUTION: leceandremovethe
griddle only when all grates andgriddle are cool
and all surface units are turned OFF.
The griddle can only be used with the
center btlFnel: To insert the griddle,
remove center gr_lte m_d repLice with
griddle.
Using the Griddle
Most gfiddled foods recluire cooldng
on a preheated sm'fiace. Prehe:_t griddle
accmding to the guide belong, then switch
to the desired cook setting.
LTypeofFood Preheat CookSetting
Conditions
Warming none 3(MED-LOW)
Tortillas
Pancakes 4(MED) 4(MED)
10min
Hamburgers HI 5(MED)
5min SearonHIfor 1
minuteeachside
FriedEggs HI 4(MED)
5rain
Bacon None 5(MED)
Breakfast HI 5 (MED)
SausageLinks 5min
HotSandwiches HI HI
(suchas 4min
GrilledCheese)
NOTE:Griddlesettingsmayneedtobe adjustedif griddleis
usedfor anextendedtime.
IMPORTANTNOTES:
Avoidcook/bgextremelygreasyfoodsandbe
careblofgreasesp/lloverwhilecooklbg.
Donotuseoilonthegnddleforextendedlengths
oft#ne.Permanentsta/b/bgand/orcraze//beson
thesurfacecouldresdt.
Neverplace or storeany items on thegndflle,
even when it is not b use. Thegnddle can
becomeheatedwhen uslbg the surroundlbg
burners.
Do not overheat the griddle. Leav/bgthe
griddle,burneron at H! for anextendedamount
of t/nTewithout foodcandamagethe non-stick
coatlbg.
Avoid us/bgmetal utensils with sharppobts
orrough,sharpedgesthat might damagethe
griddle surface.
Donot cut foodson the gnddle.
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