GE JBS55 User manual

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Safety Instructions ......... 2-6
Operating Instrudions
Clock and Timer .............. 14
Oven ..................... 10-17
Power Outage ............... 11
Sabbath Feature ............. 16
Special Features ............. 15
Thermostat ................. 17
Surface Units ............... 7-9
Care and Cleaning
Control Fmobs ............... 18
(;lass Cooktop ............ 22, 23
i,ift-Off Oven Door ........... 20
Light ........................ 21
Oven Interior ................ 19
Shelves ...................... 21
Storage Drawer Removal ...... 21
Troubleshooting Tips ..... 24-26
Accessories .................. 27
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cov_r
Product Registration ......... 29, 30
Warranty .................... 31
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
behind the storage drawer on
the flont of the range flame.
49-80541 04-08 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
ANti-TIPDEVICE
•All ranges can tip.
• BURNS or other SERIOUS
INJURIES can result.
• INSTALL and CHECK the
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 installed anti-tip bracket. See installation
instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details
before attempting to install.
Tocheck 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.
Onmodels without a storage drawer or kick panel, carefully tip
the range forward. Thebracket should stop the range within
4 inches. Ifitdoes not, the bracketmustbe 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.
It 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
insunctions of the bracket, x,isit (;EAppliances.com
(in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOtiCE
TheCalifornia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement 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.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended
propose as descnbed in flus Owner's
Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and _ounded by a qualified
installer in accordance xdth the prox,ided
installation instructions.
Have the installer show you the location
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it fk)r
easy reference.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
serx,icing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Before perfk)rming any ser\,ice, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by remox,ing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker-
Do not leave children alone---children
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be 'allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the door, storage drawer or
cookmp. They could damage the range
and even tip it over, causing severe
persorral in,ju U.
it WARNING'!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken control panel and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately should your glass control panel become broken.
Do not store flammable materials in Do not use water on grease fires. Never
an oven or near the cooktop.
CAUTION:temsofi.terestto
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 seriously injured.
Never wear loose-fitting or han_ng
garments while using the appliance.
Be careful when reaching fk_r items stored
over the range. Flammable material could
be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surface units or heating elements and may
cause severe burns.
Use only dUpot holders--moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns fiom 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.
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
ore Smother a flaming pro1 on a surface
unit by covering the pro1 complewly with
a welMitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat tray.
Use a multi-purpose d Uchemical or
fkmm-type fire extinguisher.
Flaming _ease outside a pan can be put
out by coveting it with baking soda or;
if available, by using a multi-purpose dU
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven off or by using a multi-
propose dUchemical or fk)am-type fire
extinguisher
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
For your safety, never use your appliance
for wamnng or heating the room.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or
near the range.
Do not touch the surface units, the
headng elements or the interior surface
of the oven. These surfaces may be hot
enough m bum even though they are
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 fk)r
cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven
vent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crex,ices around the oven door:
REMEMBER:The inside surface of the oven
may be hot when the door is opened.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the x,icinity of this or any other
appliance.
Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid
_ease fires.
Teach children not to play xdth the
controls or any other part of the range.
Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot
holders and other linens a s'ate distance
flom your range.
Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance flom
your range.
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a s_e distance from
your range.
COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeat andpoultry thoroughly--meat toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry toat least
an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallypmtectsagainst foodbomeillness.
RADIANTSURFACEUNITS
Use proper pan size--select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will
also improve efficiency.
Never leave the surface units unattended
at high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch on fire.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers
are suitable fk)rcooktop serx,ice; others
may break because of the sudden change
in temperature.
iiiiiiiiiiiii!
To minimize the possibility of burns,
i_dfion of flammable mamfials and
spillage, the handle of a container
should be turned reward the center of
the range without exmnding over nearby
surface units.
ii!!_i!Alwaysturn the surface units offbefore
removing cookware.
ii!!_i!Whenprepafingflaming fk)ods under
the hood, turn the fan on.
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RADIANTSURFACEUNITS
Use care when touching the cooktop. The
glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
•after the controls have been turned oft
Keep an eye on foods being flied at high
or medium high heat settings.
Foods for flTing should be as dUas
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on flesh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.
Use little fat for effective shallow or deep
fat flTing. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.
If a combination of oils or fats will be
used in flTing, stir together before heating,
or as fats melt slowly.
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
Avoid scratching the glass cooktop.
The cooktop can be scratched with items
such as sharp instruments, rings or other
jeweh T, and rivets on clothing.
Do not operate the radiant surface units if
the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass cooktop become broken.
Never use the glass cooktop surface as
a cutting board.
Do not place or store items that can melt
or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even
when it is not being used.
Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot
and could cause burns.
Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot surface unit, be careful to avoid smam
burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
NOTE: We recommend that you avoid
wiping any surface unit areas until they
have cooled and the indicator light has
gone ott. Sugarspills are the exception
to this.Please see the Cleaning the glass
cooktop section.
When the cooktop is cool, use only
CERAMA BRYTE ®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE _>
Cleaning Pad m clean the cookmp.
To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply cleaning cream to
the glass surface when it is hot.
After cleaning, use a dUcloth or paper
towel m remove 'all cleaning cream
residue.
Read and follow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
i,arge scratches or impacts m glass doors
or cooktops can lead to broken or
shattered glass.
Do not leave any items on the cooktop.
The hot air flom the vent may i_fite
flammable imms and will increase pressure
in closed containers, which may cause
them to burst.
Do not leave plastic or flammable items
on the cooktoD---they may melt or ignim
if left too close to the vent.
Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the
cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the range.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
OVEN
Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
bums to hands, face and/or eyes.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an in,ju U.
Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Keep the oven flee from _ease buildup.
Place the oven shelf 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.
When using cooking or roasting bags in
the oven, fk)llow the manuf`acmrer's
directions.
Do not use the oven to d_T newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or fk)od in the oven when not
ill use.
Do not use aluminum foil to line
oven bottoms. Improper installation
of aluminum foil may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.
Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heax T f_)ods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Usingthesurfaceunits, gecom
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
At both OFFandHI the control clicks
into position. Youmay hear slight
clicking soundsduring cooking
indicating thecontrol ismaintaining
yourdesiredsetting.
Be sure you turn the control knob
to OFFwhen you finish cooking.
How to Set
Push tile lmob in and turn in either
direction to tile setting you want. OFF
AHOTCOOIffOPindicator light will glow 4
and will remain on until tile surface is _ gg
cooled to approximately 150°E _:_:
Indicatorlightwill: '_
comeonwhentheunitisturnedonorhot
tothetouch. BEAR
_,stayonevenaftertheunitisturnedoff
glowuntiltheunitiscooledtoapproximately
150°E
Tile WM (waml) setting (on some
models) on tile right REAR surface unit
keeps Mready heated food waml until
ready to seI_'e.
SMALL LARGE
BURNER_BURNER
OFF
Dual Surface Unit (onsomemodels)
Thedualsurfaceunithas2 cookingsizestoselect
fromsoyoucanmatchthesizeoftheunittothe
sizeof theco&wareyouareusing.
To use tile small (5 or 6 illch) surface
unit, push in tile SMALLBURNERportion
of tile switch above tile control knob.
To use tile laIge (8 or 9 inch) surface
unit, push in tile LARGEBURNERportion
of tile switch above tile control knob.
Temperature Limiter
EveD, radiant surface unit has a
mmpemture limiteL
Tile mmpemture limimr protects tile
glass cookmp fiom getting mo hot.
Tile mmperamre limimr may cycle
file units off for a time if."
Thepanboilsd_
Thepanbottomisnotflat.
Thepanisoff-center.
Thereisnopanontheunit.
Home Canning Tips
Be sure tile canner is centered over tile
surface unit.
Make sure tile canner is fiat on tile
bottom.
To prevent burns flom steam or heat,
use caution when canning.
Use recipes and procedures flom
reputable sources. These are available
flom manufacturers such as Bald and
Ken ¢ and tile Deparmlent of Agriculture
Extension Se_Mce.
Flat-bottomed canners are
recommended. Use of water badl
cannei_ with rippled bottoms m W
extend the time required m bring
the wamr m a boil.

Usingthesurfaceunits.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
Wok Cooking
Werecommendthatyouuseonlyaflat-bottomed
wok.Theyareavailableat yourlocalretailstore.
Do not use woks dlat have support rings.
Do not use found bottom woks.
You could be seriously burned if the
wok dpped oveL
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
About the radiant surface units...
Never cook directly on the glass,
Always use cookware,
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
The radiant cooktop feam,es heating
co&topNOTE.",,,,itsbeneathAisslightusedodorfora smood,theisnormalfirsttime.glasswhenItsu,face,isacausednew by
NOTE:Onmodelswithlight-coloredglass
co&tops,it isnormalforthecookingzonesto
changecolorwhenhotorcodingdown.Thisis
temporaryandwilldisappearastheglasscools
toroomtemperature.
The surface unit will cycle on and off"to
maintain your selecmd conuol setting.
It is safe m place hot cookwme on the
glass surface even when the cooktop
is cool.
Even after the surface units are tinned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough
heat m continue cooking. To avoid
overcooking, remove pans flom the
surface units when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on the surface
unit until it has cooled completely.
Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass--the glass is scratch-resistant,
not scratchproof.
Waterstains(mineraldeposits)areremovable
usingthecleaningcreamorfull-strengthwhite
vinegar
Useof windowcleanermayleavean
iridescentfilmontheco&top.Thecleaning
creamwillremovethisdiscoloration.
Don'tstoreheavyitemsabovetheco&top.
If theydropontotheco&top,theycancause
damage.
Donotusethesurfaceasacuttingboard.
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Selectingtypesofcookware, ge.oom
Checkpans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge,
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
Stainless Steel'.
recommended
Aluminum:
heavyweightrecommended
Good conduc6vit T. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as sc_v_tcheson tile
cooktop, but can be iemoved if cleaned
immediamly. Because of its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
CopperBottom:
recommended
Goppei may leave Iesidues which can
appea_ as sc_atches. Tile _esidues can be
removed, as long as tile cookmp is
cleaned immediately. HoweveL do not let
these pots boil dD,.Ove_beamd metal can
bond m _ass cookmps. An ove_beated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue
that will pemlanently stain the cooktop
if not iemoved immediamly.
PorcelainEnamel-CoveredCastIron:
recommended
As long as file cookwme is covered
completely wifll poicelain enamel, dds
cookwaIe is iecommended. Gaufion is
_ecommended fo_ cast iron cookwme
that is not complemly coveied with
smooth porcelain enamel, since it mW
sc_v_tchthe glass ce_amic cooktop.
Glass-Ceramic:
usable,butnotrecommended
Poor peifoimance. May scIatch file
suIface.
Stoneware:
usable,butnotrecommended
Poor pexfoimance. May scxatch file
suIface.
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Usingthe ovencontrols.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
OVEN CONTROLS
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OvenControl Clockand TimerFeaturesandSettings
oAKE/TEMP RECALLPad O
Touch this pad to select the bake fimcfion.
BAKE Light
Flashes while in edit mode---you caI1 change
the oven temperature at this point. Glows
when the oven is in bake mode.
OSTART/ONPad
Must be touched to st,artany cooking.
0Display
Shows file time of day, oven temperature,
and the times set for the timer or automatic
oven operations. The displWwill show PRE
while preheating. _4qlen the oven reaches
file selected temperature, file oven control
Mll beep and the display Mll show file oven
temperature.
If "F-andanumberorletter"flashin thedisplayandthe
ovencontrolsignals,thisindicatesa functionerrorcode.
If yourovenwassetfora timedovenoperationand
apoweroutageoccurred,theclockandaftprogrammed
functionsmustbereset.
Thetimeofdaywit flashin thedisplaywhentherehas
beenapoweroutage.Resettheclock.
TouchtheCLEAR/OFFpad.Allowtheoventocoolfor
onehour.Puttheovenbackintooperation.If thefunction
errorcoderepeats,disconnectthepowertotherangeand
ca//forservice.
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KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
or TIMER ON/OFFPad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
Then press +and - pads to adjust time.
TIMER Light
Flashes _dfile in edit IIlo(lei-},'O/l can change
tile set time at this point. (;lo,_s when the
timer has been activated. Flashes again xd_en
the time has rtm out until the control is reset.
CLOCKPad
To set die clock, press dds pad twice and
fllen press the 4-and - pads. The time of
day will flash in die display when file oven
is first turned on.
OOVENLIGHT ON/OFFPad
Touch this pad to mrn the ovenlight on
Of off.
-Pod
Short raps to this pad will decrease the time
or mmpemmre by smaU amounts. Touch
and hold the pad to decrease the time or
temperature by larger amounts.
O+POd
Short taps to this pad will increase the time
or mmpemmre by smaU amounts. Touch
and hold the pad to increase the time or
temperature by larger amounts.
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OvenControl Clockand TimerFeaturesandSettings
oLEAR/OFFPad
Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven
ope_fions except the clock and fime_.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Touch this pad to select the broil fimcfion.
BROIL Light
Flashes while in edit I?(lodei-yotl can switch
from HI to LOBROILat this point. Glows when
the oven is in broil mode.
Power Outage
If a flashingtimeisin thedisplay,youhaveexperienceda
powerfailure.Resettheclock. To reset the clock, touch the CLOCKpad. Enter
the correct time of day by touching the ÷or -
pads. Touch the START/ONpad.
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Usingtheoven.
Toavoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Theoven has 6 shelf Positions.
Before you begin...
The shelves haxe stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the shelf supports (A
through F), the}.'will stop before coming
complemly out, and will not flit.
_]_en placing and remofing cookware,
pull the shelf out m the bump on the shelf
support.
Toremovea shelf,pull it toward you, tilt the
front end up and pull it out.
TOreplace, place the end of the shelf
(stop-locks) on the support, flit up the fl'ont
and push the shelf in.
CAUTION:Whenyouareusingthesheffinthelowest
position(A),youwi//needtousecautionwhenpulling
theshelfout.Werecommendthatyoupufftheshelf
outseveralinchesandthen,usingtwopotholders,pu//
theshelfoutbyholdingthesidesofit. Theshelfislow
andyoucouldbeburnedifyoup/aceyourhandinthe
middleoftheshelfandpu//a//thewayout.Beyen/
carefulnottoburnyourhandonthedoorwhenusing
theshelfinthelowestposition(A).
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Yourovenisnotdesignedfor open-doorcooking.
[-]] Touch the BAKEpad.
Touch the ÷or - pads until the
desired tempei_atui'e is displayed.
V_ Touch the START/0N pad.
The o_en will SmI't automaflcally. The display
will show PRfwhile preheaflng, h]_en the
oxen reaches the selected tempeI"amx'e, the
oxen conu'ol will beep sevei_al times and the
display will show the oxen tempeI_amI'e.
TochangetheoventemperatureduringBAKEcyc/e,
touchtheBAKEpadandthenthe+or-pads toget
thenewtemperature.
_-] Check. food for doneness at minimmn
rune on recipe. Cook longer if necessai>
_-] Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad when baking
isfinished and then remove the food
fl'om the oxen.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Frozenpies(oncookiesheet) D
Angelfoodcake A
Bundtorpoundcakes CorD
Biscuits,muffins,brownies, CorD
cookies,cupcakes,
layercakes,pies
Casseroles CorD
Turkey A
Center baking pans in the oven.
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the o_enif the recipe callsfor it.
Preheaflng is necessaU %r good resultswhen
baking cakes, cookies, pasuy and breads.
TheOisplaywillshow"PRE"whilepreheatingWhen
theovenreachestheselectedtemperature,theoven
controlwillbeepandthedisplaywillshowtheoven
temperature.
Baking results will be better if baking pans are
cenmred in the oven as much as possible. If
baking with more than one pan, place the
pans so each has at least 1 to 1½" of air space
around it. If baking four cake layers at the
same time, place two layers on rack B and two
layers on i_ack D. Smgger pans on the i_ackso
one is not directly abox_ the other
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Aluminum Foil
Donotusealuminumfoilonthebottomoftheoven.
Ne_r entirely co_er a shelfwith ahmfinum
foil. This willdismrh the heat ciivulaflon and
result in poor baking,
Asmaller sheet of foilmaybe used to catch
a spilloverhyplacing it on a lowershelfseveral
inches below the food.

Leave the door open to the broil
stop position. Thedoor stays open
by itself, yet the proper temperature
is maintained in the oven.
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How to Set the Oven for Broiling
%Place the meat or fish on a broiler
grid in a broiler pan designed
for broiling (not supplied with
the range).
[] Follow suggested shelf positions in
the Broiling Guide.
If yourrangeisconnectedto208volts,raresteaks
maybebroiledbypreheatingthebroilerand
positioningtheovenshelfonepositionhigher.
Use LOBroil to cook foods such as
poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly
without over-browning them.
[_] Touch the BROILHI/tO pad once for
HI Broil.
To change to I,O Broil, touch the
BROILHI/tO pad again.
_-] Touch the START/ONpad.
[] _rhen broiling is finished, touch the
CLEAR/OFFpad.
The size, weight, thickness,
stuffing temperature
and your preference
of doneness will aff>ct
broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at
refligerator temperature.
I' The I,LS. De[mrhne_t q/
Agricultm_, sq_;s "t;mv b_'q/is
p,/au/m; but you should k_tow &at
co&ing it to on6' 140 Fm_'ans
some fi,od poi_o_i_g" o_¢_misms
mqr survive. "(Sourc_v _b I4,od
Book. _bur Kitche_ Gui&'. USDA
t_t_v.June 1985.)
Theoven has 6 shelf positions.
Broiling Guide
Food
GroundBeef
Beef Steaks
Rarer
Medium
Well Done
Rarer
Medium
Well Done
Chicken
Bakery Product
Bread (toast)
English Muffin
LobsterTails
FishFillets
Salmon
Steaks
Fillets
HamSlices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well Done
LambChops
Medium
Well Done
Medium
Well Done
Quantityand/
or Thickness
1lb. (4patties)
72to a/4"thick
4 Ibs.(12patties)
3/4to 1" thick
1to 172Ibs.
1W' thick
2to 21/2 Ibs.
1wholecut up
2to 2_½Ibs.,
split lengthwise
Breast
2to 4 slices
2 (split)
2-4
1lb. (74to I/2" thick)
2 (1"thick)
2 (I/2" to V4"thick)
72" thick
1" thick
2 (i/£,thick)
2 (1"thick)about1 lb.
2 (1"thick)about 10
to 12oz.
2 (11/2" thick)about 1 lb.
Shelf
Position*
F
E
E
D
D
E
C
C
E
F
E
E
D
D
D
D
E
E
E
E
FirstSide
Time(mind
13
15
6
8
10
10
15
20
25
25
3
3-4
18-20
10
10
6
8
10
15
7
10
9
14
SecondSide
Time(mind
11
4
6
8
8
10-12
20
25
15
1
Donot
turn
over.
6
8
10
15
4
9
6
10
Comments
Spaceevenly.
Steakslessthan a/4"
thick aredifficult
to cookrare.
Slashfat.
Brusheachsidewith
meltedbutter.
Broilskin-side-down
first.
Spaceevenly.Place
Englishmuffins cut-
side-upandbrush
with butterif desired.
Cutthroughbackof
shell. Spreadopen.
Brushwith melted
butter beforebroiling
andafter half of
broilingtime.
Handleandturnvery
carefully.Brushwith
lemonbutterbefore
andduringcooking,
if desired.
Turncarefully.Donot
turn skinsidedown.
Slashfat.
Slashfat.
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Usingthe clock andtimer.
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 tile correct time
of day for tile automatic oven timing
fimctions to work properl): The time of
day cannot be changed during a delayed
cooking cycle.
[] Touch tile CLOCKpad twice.
[_] Touch tile +or - pads.
If tile +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 twice and reenter die time of day.
_] Touch the START/ON pad until the
time of day shows in die display. This
enters the time and starts the clock.
Tocheckthetimeofdaywhenthedisplayis
showingotherinformation,simplytouchthe
CLOCKpad.Thetimeofdayshowsuntilanother
padistouched.
To Turn Off the Clock Display
ff you have several clocks in your kitchen,
you may wish to turn off the time of day
clock display on your range.
[--]-] Touch the CLOCKpad once to mrn
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 twice to recall
the clock display.
[TIMER
The timer is a minute timer only.
The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect
the timer.
To Set the Timer
Thetimerdoesnotcontrolovenoperations.
Themaximumsettingonthetimeris9hours
and59minutes.
%Touch the KITCHENTIMERON/OFF
pad.
Touch the +or - pads until die
amount of time you want shows in
the display. The maximum time that
can be entered in minutes is 59.
Times more than 59 minums should
be changed to hours and minutes.
If youmakeamistake,touchtheKITCHEN
TIMERON/OFFpadandbeginagain.
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Touch the START/ONpad. The time
will start counting down, although
the display does not change until
one minute has passed.
XYhen the tinier reaches :00, the
control will beep 3 times followed by
one beep every 6 seconds until the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFpad is
touched.
ToReset the Timer
If die display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by touching
the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad, then
touching the +or - pads until the time
you want appears in the display.
If die remaining time is not in die display
(clock, start time or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
and then touching the +or - pads to
enter the new time you want.
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To Cancel the Timer
Touch die KITCHENTIMERON/OFF
pad twice.

Special featuresofyourovencontrol ge.oom
Yournew touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. Thefollowing are the features and
how you may activate them.
Thespecial 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/ONpad. 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 the following sections.
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12 Hour Shut-Off
Withthisfeature,shouldyouforgetandleavethe
ovenon,thecontrolwillautomaticallyturnoff the
ovenafter 12hoursduringbakingfunctionsor
after3 hoursduringa broilfunction.
If you wish to mrn OFFthis feature, follow
the steps below.
_-_ Touch the BAKE and BROILHI/LO
pads at the _mle time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SE
[] Touch the CLOCKpad. The display
will show ON(12 hour shut-off).
Touch the CLOCKpad 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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Usingthe SabbathFeature.(onsomemodels)
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Hofidays)
The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling.
NOTE: Theoven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the
door is closed. Thebulb may be removed. See the OvenLight Replacement section. Onmodels with a light switch
on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.
When the display shows Dthe
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows D C the oven is
baking/roasting.
How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting
NOTE"Tounderstandhowtheovencontrolworks,
practiceusingregularbaking(non-Sabbath)before
enteringSabbathmode.
Makesuretheclockshowsthecorrectt/meofday
andtheoven/soff
EZ] Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time,
until the displ_ gsho_vs SE
[] Tap the CLOCK pad until SAbappears
in the display.
[_] ouch the START/ON pad and D will
appear in the display.
[] ouch the BAKEpad. No signal will
be gix en.
[] The preset starting temperature will
automaticall) be set to 350. ° Tap the +
or -pads to increase or decrease tim
tempecature in 25 ° increments. The
tempecature can be set between 170°
and 550. ° No sigmd or mmpecature
will be given.
Touch the START/ON pad.
['7] M'ter a 1,mdom dela} period of
approximatel} 30 seconds to 1 minute,
D C will appear in the display indicating
that the oxvn is baking/r0asting. If D C
doesn't appear in the displa?, start again
at Step 4.
To adjust the oven tempelaturc, touch the
BAKEpad and tap the +or - pads to increase
or decrease the tempelature in 25 °
increments. Touch the START/ONpad.
NOTE."The CLEAR/OFFpad is active during the
SabbatlJ feature.
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How to Exit the Sabbath Feature
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Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad.
If the oxen is cooking, wait tar a c,mdom
delay period of approximately 30
seconds to 1 minute, until only D is in
the display.
Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time,
until the displa? sho_vs SE
Tap the CLOCK pad until ONor OFF
appears in the display. ONindicates
that the oven will automatically mrn
off after 12 hours. OFFindicates that
the oven will not automatically mrn ofll
See the Special Features section for an
explanation of fl-Je 12Hour Shut-Off
feature.
Touch the START/ON pad.
NOTE."If apoweroutageoccurredwhiletheovenwas
/nSabbath,theovenwillautomaticallyturnoffandstay
offevenwhenthepowerreturns.Theovencontrol
mustbereseL
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Adjustthe oventhermostat--Do it yourself/, ge.oom
Youmay 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 degrees.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. Theadjustment will be
retained in memory after a power failure.
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To Adjust the Thermostat
Touch the BAKE and BROILHI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SE
Touch the BAKEpad. A two-digit
number shows in the display:
The oven temperature can be
adjusted tap to (+) 35°F hotter or (-)
35°F cooler. Touch the 4-pad to
increase the tempet_mtre in 1-degree
increments.
Touch the - pad to decrease the
temperautre in 1-degree increments.
[] _(_qlen you have made the
adjusmlent, touch the START/ON pad
to go back to the time of day display.
Use your oven as you would
normall):
NOTE:Thisadjustmentwillnotaffectthebroiling
temperatures.It willberetainedin memoryaftera
powerfailure.
Thetypeof margarine will affect bakingperformance!.
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 ff cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low-fat spreads. Thelower the fat
content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.
Federal standards require products labeled "margarine" m contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low-fat spreads,
on the other hand, contain less fat and more wamt. The high moisture conmnt of these spreads aff>cts the
mxture and flavor of baked goods. For best results with your old favofim recipes, use margarine, butter or
stick spreads containing at least 70% vegetable oil.
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Careand cleaning oftherange.
Be sure aft controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Gareflllly grasp a corner of the protective
shipping fihn widl your fingers and slowly
peel it from d_e appliance surface. Do
not use any shaIp items to remove die
fihn. Remove all of the film before using
the appliance for the first time.
To assure no damage is done to file
finish of file product, file safest way to
remove the adhesive flom packaging
tape on new appliances is an application
of a household liquid dishwashing
detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and
aUow to soak.
NOTE:Theadhesivemustberemovedfromall
parts.It cannotberemovedif itisbakedon.
Control Knobs
Thecontrolknobs maybe removedfor easier
cleaning.
Make sure file knobs are in file OFF
positions and pull diem suaight off the
stems for cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or flley may also be washed
Mill soap and wateL Make sure the inside
of file knobs are dry before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the OFFposifion to
ensure proper placement.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides of the
range and the doo_; top of conuol panel
and the d_wer flont. Glean these with
soap and wamr or a vinegar and wamr
solution.
Do not use commerciM oven cleaners,
cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh
able,sires on any pMnted surface.
Control Panel
It's a good idea to wipe the control panel
after each use of the oven. Use a damp
cloth m clean or rinse. For cleaning, use
mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution
ofvinegm and WamL For rinsing, use
clean wam_. Polish d_T with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasNe cleansers, strong
liquid cleaners, plastic scoudng pads or
oven cleaners on the conuol panel--
they will damage the finish.
Oven Vent
Theoven vent islocatedbehind the right rear
surface unit.
This area could become hot dudng
oven use.
It is no_nM for steam to come out
of the vent, and moisture m W collect
underneath it when the oven is in use.
Theventisimportantforproperaircirculation.
Neverbbck thisvent.
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Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care, the porcelain enamel
finish on the inside of the oven--rap,
bottom, sides, back and inside of the
door---will stay new-looking for years.
I,et die oven cool before cleaning. We
recommend dlat you wear rubber gloves
when cleaning the oven.
Soap and wamr will normally do die
job. HeaxT sprawling or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleaneL Soap-filled scouting pads
may also be used.
Donotaflowfoodspillswith ahighsugaroracid
content(suchastomatoes,sauerkraut,fruitjuices
orpie filling)toremainonthesurface.They.may.
causea duffspotevenaftercleaning.
Household ammonia may make die
cleaning job easieL Place 1/2 cup in
a shallow glass or potm_y container in
a cold oven overnight. The ammonia
flmles will help loosen the burne&on
grease and food.
If necessary, you may use an oven cleaneL
Follow the package direcOons.
,Donotspray,ovencleanerontheelectrical
controlsandswitchesbecauseit couldcausea
shortcircuitandresultinsparkingorfire.
Donotaflowafilm fromthecleanertobumup
onthetemperaturesensor--itcouldcausethe
oventoheatimproperly.(Thesensorislocated
atthetopof theoven.)Carefully.wipethe
sensorcleanaftereachovencleaning,being
carefulnottomovethesensorasa changein
itspositioncouldaffecthowtheovenbakes.
Donotspray,any.ovencleanerontheoven
door,handlesorany.exteriorsurfaceof the
oven,cabinetsorpaintedsurfaces.Thecleaner
candamagethesesurfaces.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Donotusea steelwoolpa& it will scratch
thesurface.
To clean die stainless smel surface,
use warm sudsy wamr or a stainless smel
cleaner or polish. Ah,vayswipe the surface
in the direction of tile givdn. Follow the
cleaner insuucdons for cleaning the
stainless steel surface.
To inquire about purchasing stainless
smel appliance cleaner or polish, or to
find the location of a dealer nearest you,
please call our mll-flee number:
NationalPartsCenter 1.800.626.2002
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Careand cleaning oftherange.
Thegasketisdesignedwith agap atthe
bottomtoallow forproperair circulation.
Donotrubor clean thedoorgasket--
it has an extremelylow resistanceto
abrasion.
If younotice thegasketbecomingworn,
frayed ordamagedin anyway orif it
hasbecomedisplacedonthedoor,
youshouldhaveit replaced,
Cleaning the Oven Door
Tocleantheinsideofthedoor:
Soap and water will normally do file
job. Hem T spmte_ing or spillovers may
require cleaning wifll a mild abrasive
cleaneL Soap-filled scorning pads may
Mso be used.
Donotallowfoodspillswitha highsugaroracU
content(suchastomatoes,sauerkraut,fruitjuices
orpiefilling)toremainonthesurface.Theymay
causeadullspotevenaftercleaning.
Ifnecessary,youmayuseanovencleaner.Follow
thepackagedirections.
Clean the inside of the oven window
with a mild non-scratching cleaner and
a damp cloth.
Tocleantheoutsideofthedoor:
Use soap and water m thoroughly
clean file top, sides and flont of file
oven dooL Rinse well. You may also
use a glass cleaner m clean the glass on
the outside of the dooL Do not let
wamr drip into the vent openings.
Spillage of marinades, fluit
juices, tomato sauces and basung
mamrials containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up
immediately. When surface is cool,
clean and rinse.
Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning
powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the dooL
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Pull hinge locks clown to unlock.
Removal position
Lift-Off Oven Door
Thedoorisveryheavy.Becarefulwhen
removingandliftingthedoor.
Donotlift thedoorbythehandle.
Toremove the door:
[y] Fully open the dooL
Pull the hinge locks down toward
the door flame, to the unlocked
position. A tool, such as a small
fiat-blade screwdriver; may be
required.
@Fimlly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.
(;lose door m file door removal
position, which is hMR,vay between
file broil stop position and dilly
closed.
IJft door up and out until the hinge
am1 is clear of the slot.
Toreplace the door:
[X] Fimlly gm_sp both sides of the door
at the top.
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With the Bottom Hingearm
door at the edgeof
slot
satlle angle
as the
removal posiuon,
seat the
indentation of
the hinge arm
into the bottom edge of the hinge
slot. The notch in the hinge arm
illust be fully seared into the bottom
of the slot.
Fully open file dooL If the door will
not dilly open, the indentation is
not seared correctly in the bottom
edge of the slot.
Push the hinge locks up against the
flont flame of the oven cavity to the
locked position.
Push hinge locks up to lock.
(;lose the oven dooL
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