GE JBS03 User manual

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Safety Information ............ ~-s
Operating Instructions
Adjust the Oven
Thermostat .........................
Clock and Timer ................. 14, 1S
Oven ............................ 11-13
Oven Controls ....................
9, 10
Sabbath Feature ................ 18, 19
Selecting Types of Cookware ........
8
Self-Cleaning .................... 23° 24
Special Features .................... 17
Surface Units ......................
6, 7
Timed Baking and Roasting ........
16
Warming Drawer ............... 21, 22
Care and Cleaning ......... 26-30
Aluminum Foil ................. 4, 5, 12
Glass Cooktop .................. 29, 30
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 31-~4
Accessories ...................... 35
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ........ Back Cover
Warranty ........................... 39
Coil Top and
Radiant Top Models
Standard
Self-Clean
Clean Models Models
JBS03 JB600
JBS07 JBP15
JBS15 JBP22
JBS27
JBP27
JBS56 JBP60
RB525 JBP61
RB526 RB740
RB536 RB757
RB540 RB758
RB787
RB790
RBSO0
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Nodel #
Serial #
You can find them on a label,
behind the storage drawer or
warming drawer on the oven frame.
49-88044 06-10 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING I
Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electric
shock, serious injury or death.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
¯ All ranges can tip.
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BURNS or other SERIOUS
INJURIES can result.
¯ INSTALL and CHECK the
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.
For Freestanding Ranges:
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, remove the
storage drawer ar kick panel and look underneath the range
to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On models without
a storage drawer or kick panel, carefully tip the range forward. The
bracket should stop the range within 4 inches. If it
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.
Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not
be secured to the anti-tip device properly.
For Slide-ln Ranges:
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, remove the
storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range to see that
the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket.
For Drop-ln Ranges:
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, lower
the oven door and gently apply medium force atthe handle end until
movement of the range is detected. Continue pressing until the anti-tip
bracket is engaged and movement stops. A small amount of
movement is acceptable at the back of the range top, but it should be
stable and not tip once the anti-tip bracket is engaged. If it does not,
the bracket must be reinstalled.
If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost (in Canada, call
1.800.561.3344). For installation instructions of the bracket,
visit GEAppliances.com (in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).
WARNING J IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
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 afro 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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WARNING I GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described
in this Owner’s Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded
by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
Do nat attempt to repair or replace any part of your
range unless it is specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be transferred to a
qualified technician.
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.
Do not leave children alone-children should not be left
alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to climb, sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
CAUTION : Do not store items of interest to
children above a range or on the backguard of a
range-children climbing on the range to reach items
could be seriously injured.
Use only dry pot holders-moist or damp pot holders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot
holders.
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Never use your appliance for warming or heating the
room.
[] Do not touch the surface units, the heating elements or
the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be
hot enough to burn even though they ore dark in color.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials contact the surface units,
areas nearby the surface units or any interior area of
the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first. Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to
cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop, areas facing the cookt0p, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening and crevices around the
oven door.
[] Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could
build up and the container could burst, causing on
injury.
Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors, cooktops or
control panels. Doing so may lead to gloss breakage. Do
not cook on a product with broken gloss. Shock, fire or
cuts may occur.
[]
Cook meat and poultry thor~oughly-meot to at least an
internal temperature of 160oF and poultry to at least on
internal temperature of 180 F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
WARNING
THE RANGE.
I KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM
[] Do not store or use flammable materials in on 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. These garments may ignite if they
contact hot surfaces, 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.
B Cleon ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.
WARNING I IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING
STEPS TO PREVENT THE FIRE FROIVl SPREADING:
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up o
flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother o flaming
pan on o surface unit by covering the pan completely
with o well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or riot troy. Use o
multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
If there is o fire in the oven during baking, smother the
fire by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or
by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
[] If there is o fire in the oven during self-cleon, turn the
oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do not force the
door open. Introduction of flesh air at self-clean
temperatures may lead to o burst of flame from the
oven. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
severe burns.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING
J COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I~l Never leave the surface units unattended at medium
or high heat settin.gs. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
B Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed
to he.at beyo_ nd i.ts smoking poin.t, oil may ig.n.ite,
res.ulting in fire that may .spread to surro.unding
cabinets. Use a deep ~at thermometer whenever
possible to monitor oil temperature.
[] To avoid oil spillover and fire use a minimum amount
of oil when shall.ow pan-frying and avoid cooking
frozen foods with excessive amounts ot ice.
~ .Use proper pan size--select cookware having flat
b.ottoms large enough to cover the surface lieating
element. Th_e use of undersized .c_ookware will expose
a po.rtion otthe surfac.e unit to direct c.ontact and may
resu.lt in ignition pf clothing. Proper relationship of
cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency.
i~ Only. certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other cllazea containers are suitable
for cooktop service; otSers may break because of the
sudden change in temperature.
[]
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage .th.e handle of.a.
container shou d be turned toward the center ot the
range without extending over nearby surface units.
[] When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the
fan on.
WARNING
[some models)
RADIANT COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use care when touching the coo .ktop. The gla. ss
surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the
controls have been turned off.
[] Do not cook on a broken cool<top. If glass cool<top
should break, cleaning solutions and-spillovers may
p.enetrate the broken cookto.p and cre.ate a risk of
electric shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
~ .Avoid scratching.the glass cooktop. The cooktop can
be scratched w~th items such as I~nives, sharp
instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on
clothing.
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Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire
on the .~lass cooktop, even. when it.is no.t being used. If
the cooktop is inadvertently turned on, they _may
ignite. Heat from the cgok~op or oven yent alter it is
turned off may cause them to ignite also.
Use CERAMA BRYTE
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ceramic Cool<top Cleaner and
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CERAMA .BRYTE Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.
Wait until the cooktop cools and the indicatgr I.ight
goes.out before cleaning. A wet sp9nge or cloth
on a hot surface can cause steam burns. Some
cl.eaners _can produce noxious fumes if applied to
a hot surface, i’,TO]]~: Sugar spills are an exception.
They should b.e scraped off while ~ill hot using an
ove.n mitt and a .scraper. See the Cleaning the glass
coal<top section tor detailed instructions.
Read and follow all instructions and warnings on
the cleaning cream label.
WARNING
[some models)
COIL COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
[] Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units.
Do .not put them in a dishwasher. Do not self-c!ean the
surface units in an oven. Doing so may cause them to
fail, presenting a burn or fire Hazard.
[]
To avoid the possibility 9f a burn or electric shock
always.be certain that the controls for all surface units
are atthe OFF p.osition and all coils are cool before
attempting to hft or remove a coil surface unit.
[]
Be sure the drip pans are not covered and are in
place. Their absence during cooking could damage
range parts and wiring.
m Do n.ot use aluminum f.qil to lin.e the drip pans. Foil can .
trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product and
a shock or fire hazard.
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WARNING I OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
[] 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 vent unobstructed.
[] 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, do not let pot
holder contact hot heating element in oven.
[]
When using cooking or roa.sting bags in the oven,
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
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.
I~ Do not leave items such as paper, cooking ute.n.sils or
food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in an
oven can ignite.
[] Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Foil
can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the
producL and a shock or fire hazard.
WARNING I SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Some models)
The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven.
Fallow these instructions for safe operation.
[] B.efore operating the self-clean, cycle remove pa.ns
shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the
oven. O.nly gray porcelain-coated oven ra.cks mqy be
left in the oven. Do not use self-clean to clean other
parts, such as drip pans or bowls.
[]
Before operatingthe self-clean cycle, wipe gre.ase and
food soils from the oven. Excessive amount ot_qrease
may ignite, leading to smoke damage to your Fiome.
t~ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven.
off and disconne .ct the power supply. Have it serviced
by a qualified technician.
[] Do not clean the door gasket. The door gas.ket 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 prote~ive coating_o.f any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
[] Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Foil
can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product
and a shack or fire hazard.
WARNING I WARMING DRAWER/LOWER OVEN DRAWER
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (some mode s
[] The purp_ose of the warming drawer is to hold hot
cooked foods at servinq temperature. Bacteria will
grow in food while it is Below 140°F. Do not put cold
food in.warming .drawer. Do not heat food fbr more
than 2 hours. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in foodborne illness.
[] Do n.ot leave paper produ.cts,plastics, .canned food or
combustible materials in the drawer. They may ignite.
[] Do not touch the heatinc] element or the interior
surface of the drawer. TSese surfaces may be hot
enough to cause burns.
[] Use care when ppening the drawer. Open the drawer
a crack and let hot air or steam escape before
removing or replaci.ng food. Hot air or steam that
escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
[] Do not use aluminum foil to line the lower drawer. The
foil will trap heat below, an.d upset the performance, of
the oven. Foil can melt and permanently damage the
drawer bottom. Damage from improper use of
aluminum foil is not covered by tkie product warranty.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORP1A TION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using the surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vao/ from your model.
Be sure you turn the control knob
to Off when you finish cooking.
How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction
to the setting you want.
At both Off and/-/i the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight clicking
sounds during cooking, indicating the control
is keeping the power level you set.
Indicator Lights
(on radiant glass models only)
A HOT SURFACE or NOT COOKTOP
(depending on model} indicator light will glow
when any radiant element Js turned on and
will remain on until the surface is coo{
enough to touch.
A SURFACE UNIT on or BURNER ON
(depending on model) indicator light will glow
when any surface unit is on.
NOTE: The SURFACE UNIT or BURNER ON
indicator light may glow between the surface
control settings of Lo and Off, but there is no
power to the surf, ace units.
ii: :::~ ’ HI;~:.:~@ HI
On some models.
On same models.
Dual Surface Unit and Control Knob
(on some models}
The right front surface unit has 2 cooking
sizes 16" and 9" or 9" and 12"1 to select from
soyou con match the size of the unit to the
size of the cookware you are using.
To use the small surface unit, turn the
control knob counterclockwise to the
SMALL BURNER settings.
To use the large surface unit, turn the
control knob clockwise to the LARGE
BURNER settings.
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Never cook directly on the gloss.
Always use cookwore.
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
About the radiant surface units...
The radiant cool<top features heating units
beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cool<top is used for the first time. It is caused
by the heating of new parts and insulating
materials and will disappear in a short time.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the
oven or surface on the glass surface when
the surface is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off,
the glass cool<top retains enough heat to
continue cooking. To avoid over-cooking,
remove pans from the surface units when
the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything
on the surface unit until it has cooled
completely.
Water stains (mineral deposits) are
removable using the deaning cream or
full-strength white vinegar.
[]
Use of window cleaner may leave an
iridescent film on the cool<top. The cleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.
[]
Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop.
If they drop onto the cooktop, they can
cause damage.
[] Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
Do not slide cookware across the cooktop
because it can scratch the glass-the glass
is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
Temperature Limiter
Every radiant surface unit has a temperature
limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the glass
cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the units
offfor a time ifi
~ The pan boils dry.
I~ The pan bottom is not flat.
[] The pan is off center.
i~ There is no pan on the unit.
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Selecting, types ofcookware.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge,
Pans with rounded, curved,
ridged or warped bottoms ore
not recommended.
Stainless Steeh
recommended
Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin-weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned
immediately. However, da not let these pots
boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass
cool<tops. An overheated copper bottom pot
wil! leave a residue that will permanently
stain the cooktop if not removed
immediately.
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast-iron cookware
that is not completely covered with smooth
porcelain enamel, as it may scratch the
glass-ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Home Canning Tips:
Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.
Make sure the canner is fiat on the bottom.
Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball
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and
KerP and the Department of Agriculture.
Extension Service.
To prevent burns from steam or heat, use
caution when canning.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on coil cool<tops.
Not over 1 inch
Surface Cookware Tips
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cook’ware conducts heat faster
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat,
but generally cook evenly at low to medium
heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly
if not combined with other metals.
For best cooking results, pans should be
fiat on the bottom. Match the size of the
saucepan to the size of the surface unit.
The pan should not extend over the edge
of the surface unit more than I inch.
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you use only a flat-
bottomed wok. They are available at your
local retail store.
Do not use woks that have support rings. Use
of these types of wok, s, with or without the
ring in place, can be dangerous.
Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a buildup of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use such
woks without the ring. You could be seriously
burned if the wok tips over.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
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Using the oven controls, ran some
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may var~ from your model.
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TIME CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC OVE]~
Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
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BAKE/TEMP RECALL Pad
Touch this pad to select the bake function.
BAKE Light
Flashes while in edit mode-you can change the
oven temperature at this point. Glows when the
oven is in bake mode.
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START/ON Pad
Must be touched to star~ any cooking or cleaning
function.
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self-
cleaning mode and the times set for the timer
or automatic oven operations. The display will
show PRE while preheating. When the oven
reaches the selected temperature, the oven
control will beep and the display will show the
oven temperature.
If "F- and a number or letter" flash in the display and
the oven control signals, this indicates a function error
code.
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a
power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed
functions must be reset.
The time of day will flash in the display when there has
been a power outage. Reset the dock.
If the function error code appears during the self-
cleaning cycle, check the oven door latch. The latch
handle may have been moved, even if only slightly,
from the latched position. Make sure the latch is moved
to the right as far as it will go.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool
for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the
function error code repeats, disconnect the power
to the range and call for service.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or
TIMER ON/OFF pad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
Then touch the + and - pads to adjust the
timer.
TIHER Light
Flashes while in edit mode-you can change the
set time at this point. Glows when the timer has
been activated. Flashes again when the time has
run out until the control is reset.
CLOCK Pad
To set the clock, press this pad twice and then
press the + and - pads. The time of day will
flash in the display when the oven is first
turned on.
START TIME ON/OFF Pad (on some models)
Use along with the COOKING TIHE ON/OFF or
SELF CLEAN pads to set the oven to start and
stop automatically at a time you set.
START TIME Light
Flashes while in edit mode-you can change the
start time at this point. Glows when the function
has been activated.
COOKING TIME ON/OFF 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. The oven will shut off when the
cooking time has run out.
COOKING TIME Light
Flashes while in edit mode-you can change the
set time at this point. Glows when the function
has been activated. Flashes again when the time
has run out until the control is reset.

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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
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UTOMATIC OVEN Light (on some models)
This lights anytime the oven has been
programmed using the COOKING TIME
or START TIME functions.
OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF or -:0~ Pad
Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off.
Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or
temperature by small hmounts. Touch and hold
the pad to decrease the time or temperature by
larger amounts.
+ Pad
Short taps to this pad will increase the time or
temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold
the pad to increase the time or temperature by
larger amounts.
SELF CLEAN Pad [on some models)
Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Using the self-cleaning oven
section.
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LEAR/OFF Pad
Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations
except the clock and timer.
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BROIL HI/LO Pad
Touch this pad to select the broil function.
BROIL Light
Flashes while in edit mode-you can switch from
HI to LO BROIL at this point. Glows when the
oven is in broil mode.
Indicator Lights (on some pads)
EDITmode lasts several seconds after the last
pad press. START TIME ON/OFF and COOKING
TIME ON/OFFwill be the only pods lit if either of
these options is selected. (Example: START TIME
is selected with BAKE--the START TIME pad will
remain lit until the clock reaches the
programmed time, at which point it will turn off
and the BAKE/TEMP RECALL pad light will light
up).
CLEAN Light
Floshes while in edit mode-you can change
the length of time for the self-clean cycle at this
point. Glows when the oven is in the self-clean
cycle. After the self-clean cycle, the light will turn
off. Unlatch the door.
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Appearance may vary.
Clock and Kitchen Timer (on some models)
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
CLOCK Pad
Touch this pad before setting the clock.
Display
Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer, cook time or start time.
SET +/- Pads
These pads allow you to set the clock and timer.
(On some models-
appearance will vary}
(On some models-
appearance wiil vary}
Oven Temperature Knob ton some models)
Turn this knob to the setting you wont.
[] The oven cycling light comes on during cooking.
The oven has 5 rock positions.
~t also has a special low rack
position (R) for extra large items,
such as o large turkey.
Before you begin...
To avoid possible bums, place the racks
in the desired position before you turn the
oven on.
The racks have stop-locks, so that
when placed correctly on the rack supports
(A through El, they will stop before coming
completely out, and will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the rack out to the bump on the
rack support.
To remove a rack, pull it toward you, tilt
the front end up and pull it out.
To replace, place the end of the rack
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the front
and push the rack in.
NOTE: The rack is not designed to slide out
at the special low rack (R) position.
The oven has a special low rack (R)
position just above the oven
bottom. Use it when extra cooking
space is needed, for example,
when cooking o large turkey. The
reck is not designed to slide out at
this position.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting fon models without an oven temperature knob)
Touch the BAKE pad.
Touch the + or- pads until the desired
temperature is displayed.
Touch the START/ON pad.
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Check food for doneness at minimum
time on recipe. Cook longer if necessapj.
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Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad when baking
is finished and then remove the food
from the oven.
The oven will start automatically. The display
will show PRE while preheating. When the
oven reaches the selected temperature, the
oven control will beep and the display will
show the oven temperature.
To change the oven temperature during BAKE
cycle, touch the BAKE pad and then the + or-
pads to get the new temperature.
Type of Food Rack Position
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C
Angel food cake, B
bundt or pound cakes
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, B or C
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies
Casseroles B or C
Turkey
R or A
Roasting R, A or B 11
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Type of Hargafine Will Affect Baking Performance!
Most recipes for baking have been
developed using high fat products such
as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not
give the same results as with a higher
fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies,
pastries, cookies or candies are made with
low fat spreads. The lower the fat content
era spread product, the more noticeable
these differences become.
Federal standards require products labeled
"margarine" to contain at least 80% fat by
weight. Low-fat spreads, on the other hand,
contain less fat and more water. The high
moisture content of these spreads affects
the texture and flavor of baked goods. For
best results with your old favorite recipes,
use margarine, butter or stick spreads
containing at least 70% vegetable oil.
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct
temperature. Preheating is necessary for
good results when baking cokes, cookies,
pastry and breads.
On some models, the display will show "PRE"
while preheating. When the oven reaches the
selected temperature, the oven control will
beep and the display will show the oven
temperature.
For ovens without a preheat indicator light
or tone, preheat 10 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking
pans ere centered in the oven as much as
possible. Pens should not touch each other
or the walls of the oven. If you need to use
two racks, stagger the pans so one is
not directly above the other, and leave
approximately :[½ from the front
of the pan to the front of the rack.
Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottoms. The foil will trap heat below and
upset the performance of the oven. Foil
can melt and permanently damage the
oven bottom. Damage from improper use
of aluminum foil is not covered by the
product warranty
Foil may be used to catch spills by placing
a sheet on a lower rack, several inches
below the food .Do not use more foil then
necessary and never entirely cover an
oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at
least :[-:[/2" from oven walls to prevent
poor heat circulation.
If your range is connected
to 208 volts, rare steaks
may be broiled by preheating
the broiler and positioning
the oven rack one position
higher.
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
On models without an oven temperature knob:
~] Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid
in a broiler pan.
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Follow suggested rack positions in the
Broiling Guide.
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Leave the door open to the broil stop
position. The door stays open by itself,
yet the proper temperature is
maintained in the oven.
Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry
or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without
over-browning them.
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Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once
for HI BROIL.
To change to LO Broil, touch
the Broil HI/LO pad again.
~ Touch the START/ON pad.
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When broiling is finished, touch
the CLEAR/OFF pad.
On models with an oven temperature knob:
Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid
~] in a broiler pan.
Follow suggested rack positions
[~ in the Broiling Guide.
[~] Close the oven door.
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Turn the Oven Temperature Knob to
BROIL.
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When broiling is finished, turn the
Oven Temperature Knob to OFF.
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Broiling Guide
The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature
and your preference of
doneness will affect broiling
times. This guide is based on
meats at refrigerator
temperature.
:ood
Ground Beef
Beef Steaks
Rarer
Medium
Well Done
The U.S. Department of Agriculture
says "Rare beef is popular, but you
Rarer
should know that cooking it to
Medium
only 140°R means some food
Wail Done
poisoning organisms may survive."
Chicken
(Source: Safe Food Book Your
Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June
1985,)
Ouantity and/
or Thickness
I lb. (/4 patties)
½ to ~A" thick
4 Ibs. {16 patties)
¾ to 1" thick
i to 1 ~ Ibs.
1 Vz" thick
2 to 2 ½ Ibs.
1 whole cut up
2 to 2 ~ Ibs.,
split lengthwise
Breast
Rack*
Position
E
D
D
C
C
D
B
First Side
T me {min,)
10
15
6
8
I0
io
15
20
25
25
Second Side
Time (min.)
7-10
ii
4
6
7-10
8
10-12
20
25
15
Comments
Space evenly.
Steaks less than ~
thick are difficult
to cook rare.
Slash fat.
Brush each side with
melted butter.
Broil skin-side-
down first.
Bread (toast)
Fish Fillets
Salmon
Steaks
Fillets
The oven has 5 rack positions.
Ham Slices
lpFecooked)
Pork Chops
Well Done
Lamb Chops
Medium
Well Done
Vledium
Well Done
*See illustration fo
2 to/4 slices
2 {split)
2-4
1 lb. (~A to W’ thick)
2 11" thick)
2 (½ to ~A" thick)
½" thick
1" thick
2 {½" thick)
2 11" thick) about i lb.
2 (1" thick) about i0
to 12 oz.
2 (1~ thick) about I lb.
description of rack posil
D
D
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
bns.
3
3-4
18-20
10
10
6
8
10
15
7
i0
9
14
Do not
turn
over.
6
8
i0
IS
9
6
i0
Space evenly. Place
English muffins cut-
side-up and brush
with butter if desired.
Cut through back of
shell. Spread open.
Brush with melted
butter before
and offer half of
broiling time.
Handle and turn very
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.
Turn carefully. Do not
turn skin side down.
Slosh fat.
Slosh fat.
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Using the clock and timer. (on
Not all features are on all models.
Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.
To Set the Clock
The clock must be set to the correct time of
day for the automatic oven timing functions
to work properly. The time of day cannot
be changed during a timed baking
or self-cleaning cycle.
[] Touch the CLOCK pad twice.
[] Touch the + or- pads.
If the + or- pads are not touched within one
minute after you touch the CLOCK pad, the
display reverts to the original setting. If this
happens, touch the CLOCK pad and reenter
the time of day.
Touch the START/ON pad until the time
of day shows in the display. This enters
the time and starLs the clock.
To check the time of day when the display
is showing other information, simply touch
the CLOCK pad. The time of day shows until
another pad is touched.
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.
Touch the CLOCK pad once to turn
off the time of day display. Although
you will not be able to see it, the clock
maintains the correct time of day.
Touch the CLOCKpad again to recall
the clock display.
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.
Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or
TIMER ON/OFF pad.
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.
If you make a mistake, touch the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad and
begin again.
Touch the START/ON pad. The time will
star~ counting down, although the
display does not change until one
minute has passed.
When the timer reaches :00, the control
will beep 3 times followed by one beep
every 6 seconds until the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad
is touched.
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Not all features are on all models,
To Reset the Timer
If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by touching
the KITCHEN TIHER ON/OFF or TIHER
ON/OFF pad, then touch the + or - pads until
the time you want appears in the display.
If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are
in the displayL recall the remaining time by
touching the KITCHEN TIHER ON/OFF or
TINER ON/OFF pad and then touching the
+ or- pads to enter the new time you went.
To Cancel the Timer
Touch the Kitchen Timer On/Off or TIHER
ON/OFF pad twice.
End of Cycle Tones fon some models)
Clear the tones by pressing the pad
of the function you are using.
Power Outage
If a flashing time is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the dock.
To reset the clock, touch the CLOCK
pad twice. Enter the correct time of day
by touching the + or - pads. Touch
the START/ON pad.
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Using the timed baking and masting features. (on some models)
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 :~ hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that
the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for
a selected length of time. At the end of the
cooking time, the oven will turn off
automatically.
~-] Touch the BAKE pad.
[] Touch the + or - pads to set the oven
temperature.
[] Touch the COOKING TIME pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to odd additional ffme to the length of
the cooking time.
~]
Touch the + or- pads to set the
baking time.
[] Touch the START/ON pad.
The display shows either the oven temperature
that you set or the cooking time countdown.
(The display starLs with PRE if showing the oven
temperature.)
The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then turn
off automatically.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear
the display if necessary.
Remove the food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after controls are off.
The cooking time that you entered will be
displayed. (If you select Cooking Time first and
then adjust the Bake Temperature, the oven
temperature will be displayed instead}.
How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
The oven will tum on at the time of day you set,
cook for a specific length of time and then tum
off automatically.
Make sure the clock shows the correct time
of day.
~7] Touch the BAKE pad.
[~] Touch the + or - pads to set the oven
temperature.
[] Touch the COOKING TIME pad.
~l Touch the + or - pads to set the desired
length of cooking time.
[~] Touch the START TIME pad.
~-~ Touch the + or- pads to set the time of
day you want the oven to turn on and
start cooking.
Touch the START/ON pad.
NOTE: If you would like to check the times you
have set, touch the START TIME pad to check
the start time you have set or touch the
COOKING TIME pad to check the length
of cooking time you have set.
When the oven turns on at the time of day you
have set, the display will show PRE until it
reaches the selected temperature, then it will
display the oven temperature.
At the end of cooking time, the oven wilt turn
off and the end of cycle tone will sound.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear
the display if necessary.
Remove the food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after controls are off.
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you
are using timed baking and do not touch
the START/ON pad.

Special features of j/our oven control. GEAppliances.com
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. 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.
Hour Shut-Off
With this feature, should you forget and leave
the oven on, the control will automatically tum
off the oven after 12 hours during baking
functions or after 3 hours during a broil
function.
If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow
the steps below.
~-I
Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pods
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
[]
Touch the CLOCK pad. The display will
show ON (12 hour shut-off). Touch the
CLOCK pad repeatedly until the display
shows OFF (no shut-off).
Touch the START/ON pad to activate
the no shut-off and leave the control
set in this special features mode.
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(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)
The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning
or Delay Start cooking.
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 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.
How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting
NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,
practice using regular baking (non-Sabbath] before
entering Sabbath 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 display
shows SE
Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb appears
in the display.
Touch the START/ON pad and ~ will appear
in the display.
Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will be given.
The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350? Tap the
+ or - pads to increase or decrease the
temperature in 25
°
increments. The
temperature can be set between 170
°
and 550.
~ No signal or temperature
will be given.
[] Touch the START/ON pad.
[] After a random delay period of approximately
30 seconds to 1 minute, ~c will appear in the
display indicating that the oven is
baking/roasting. If ~ doesn’t appear in the
display, start again at Step 4.
To adjust 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 TINE pads are
active during the Sabbath feature.
When the display shows ~
the oven is set in Sabbath. When
the display shows ~ the oven
is baking/roasting.
When the display shows ~
the oven is set in Sabbath.
When the display shows ~c
~t~e oven is baking/roasting.
How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting--Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,
practice using regular (non-Sabbath) Immediate Start
and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath
mode.
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day
and the oven is off.
[~J
Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the display
shows SF..
j~]
Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb appears in
the display.
J~J
Touch the START/ON pad and ~ will appear
in the display.
J~] Touch the COOKING TINE pad.
[] Touch the + or - pads to set the desired length
o[ cooking time between I minute and 9 hours
and 59 minutes. The cooking time that you
entered will be displayed.
~ Touch the START/ON pad.
[TJ Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will be given.
The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350? Tap the
+ or- pads to increase or decrease
the temperature in 25
°
increments.
The temperature can be set between
~70
°
and 550? No signal or temperature
will be given.
~J Touch the START/ON pad.
JT~-J After a random delay period of approximately
30 seconds to I minute, :x: will appear in the
display indicating that the oven is
baking/roasting. If :~ doesn’t appear in the
display, start again at Step 7.
To adjust 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.
When cooking is finished, the display will change
from ~c to ~, indicating that the oven has
turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath. Remove
the cooked food.

Using the Sabbath Feature. Ion some mode/s
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)
How to Exit the Sabbath Feature
[~] Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
If the oven is cooking, wait for
[~[] a random delay period of approximately
:30 seconds to I minute, until only ~
is in the display.
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Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time,
until the display shows SF.
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[]
Tap the CLOCK pad until ON or OFF
appears in the display. ON indicates that
the oven will automatically turn off after
12 hours. OFF indicates that the oven will
not automatically turn off. See
the Special Features section for an
explanation of the 12 Hour Shut-Off
feature.
[~] Touch the START/ON pad.
NOTE: If a power outage occurred while
the oven was in Sabbath, the oven will
automatically turn off and stay off even
when the power returns. The oven control must
be reset.
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Adjust the oven thermostat--Easy to do yourself!
You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become
more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20-40°F.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures (on some models). The adjustment will
be retained in memory after a power failure.
Front of OVEN TEHP knob ~-~
(knob appearance may vary}
Back of OVEN TEHP knob
(knob appearance may varyl
To Adjust the Thermostat with this Type of Knob
Pull the OVEN TEHP knob off the range
and look at the back side. To make an
adjustment, loosen (approximately one
turn), but do not completely remove, the
two screws on the back of the knob.
To increase the oven temperature, move
the pointer toward the words "HAKE
HOTTER."
To decrease the oven temperature, turn
the pointer toward the words "MAKE
COOLER."
Each click will change the oven
temperature approximately IO°F. (Range is
plus or minus 60°F from the arrow.) We
suggest that you make the adjustment one
click from the original setting and check
oven performance before making any
additional adjustments.
After the adjustment is made, retighten
screws so they are snug, but be careful not
to over~ighten.
Replace the knob, matching the fiat area
of the knob to the shaft, and check
performance.
Front of OVEN TEMP knob
(knob appearance may vary}
Back of OVEN TEMP knob
(knob appearance may vary)
To Adjust the Thermostat with this Type of Knob
~] Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range
temperature approximately IO°F. (Range is
and look at the back side. To make an plus or minus 60°F from the arrow.) We
adjustment, loosen (approximately one suggest that you make the adjustment
turn), but do not completely remove, the one click from the original setting and
two screws on the back of the knob.
check oven performance before making
[~ With the back of the knob facing you, hold
any additional adJustments.
the outer edge of the knob with one hand
[~ After the adjustment is made, retighten
and turn the front of the knob with the screws so they are snug, but be careful
other hand.
not to overtighten.
To increase the oven temperature, move
[~ Replace the knob, matching the fiat area
the top screw toward the right. You’ll hear of the knob to the shaft, and check
a click for each notch you move the knob. performance.
To decrease the oven temperature, move
the top screw toward the left.
Each click will change the oven
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To Adjust the Thermostat on Other klodels
[]
Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
[]
Touch the BAKE pad. A two digit
number shows in the display.
[~
The oven temperature can be adjusted
up to {+) 35°F hotter or {-) 35°F cooler.
Touch the + pad to increase the
temperature in I degree increments.
[]
When you have made the adjustment,
touch the START/ON pad to go back to
the time of day display. Use your oven
as you would normally.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the
broifing or self-cleaning temperatures. It will
be retained in memory after a power failure.
Touch the - pad to decrease the
temperature in ~ degree increments.