GE JM250DF User manual

JM250DF - 27" Drop In Range
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial #___________________
You can find them on a label
on the side trim or on the front of
the (lower)oven behind the oven
door.
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Owner’s Manual
Ranges
Electric
Safety Information............2
Warranty.......................7
Assistance / Accessories.....8
Using The Range
Surface Units .....................9
OvenControls...................10
SpecialFeatures................11
Oven Racks .....................12
Cookware.......................13
Cooking Modes .................13
Cooking Guide ..................14
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Range – Exterior . . . 15
Cleaning the Range – Interior....17
Maintenance....................18
Troubleshooting Tips .......21

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Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire,
electrical shock, serious injury or death.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
WARNING
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.
WARNING This product contains one or more chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Self-clean ovens can cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including carbon monoxide,
during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed
and engaged.
Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range
is moved.
Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in
place and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
serious burns to children or adults.
Tip-Over Hazard
WARNING
Rear Wall
Oven
Anti-Tip
Bracket
Countertop or
Wood Block
Method 1
Raise the lift-up cooktop and support it with the cooktop
support rod. Confirm that there are 4 screws (2 on
each side) that secure the range to the contertop. See
picture below.
Method 2
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly,
slide the range forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket is
securely attached to the rear of the range, and slide the
range back so that the anti-tip bracket slides just under
the countertop or wood block attached to the rear wall.
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).

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Use this appliance only 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 not 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.
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 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 for cooling
first. Other surfaces of the appliance may
become hot enough to cause burns. Potentially
hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing
the cooktop, 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 an injury.
Do not use aluminum foil to line drip pans or
anywhere in the oven, except as described in
this manual. Foil can trap heat or melt, resulting
in damage to the product and a shock or fire
hazard.
Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors, cook
tops or control panels. Doing so may lead to
glass breakage. Do not cook on a product with
broken glass. Shock, fire or cuts may occur.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to
at least an internal temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an internal temperature of
180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Do not store or use flammable materials in
an oven or near the cooktop, including paper,
plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings,
curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while
using the appliance. 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.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood
or filter.
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE RANGE
Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the
pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
If there is a 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 a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn
the oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do
not force the door open. Introduction of fresh air
at self-clean temperatures may lead to a burst
of flame from the oven. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in severe burns.
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING
STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING
WARNING
Never leave the surface units unattended at
medium or high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch
on fire.
Never leave oil unattended while frying. If
allowed to heat beyond its smoking point, oil
may ignite resulting in fire that may spread
to surrounding cabinets. Use a deep fat
thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil
temperature.
To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum
amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and
avoid cooking frozen foods with excessive
amounts of ice.
Use proper pan size—select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
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.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others may break
because of the sudden change in temperature.
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of
the range without extending over nearby surface
units.
When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn
the fan on.
If power is lost to an electric cooktop while a
surface unit is ON, the surface unit will turn back
on as soon as power is restored. In the event of
power loss, failure to turn all surface unit knobs
to the OFF position may result in ignition of items
on or near the cooktop, leading to serious injury
or death.
COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Stand away from the range when opening the
oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can
cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
Do not use the oven if a heating element
develops a glowing spot during use or shows
other signs of damage. A glowing spot indicates
the heating element may fail and present a
potential burn, fire, or shock hazard. Turn the
oven off immediately and have the heating
element replaced by a qualified service
technician.
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 roasting 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.
Do not leave items such as paper, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom.
Foil can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to
the product and a shock or fire hazard.
OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not immerse or soak the removable surface
units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not
self-clean the surface units in an oven. Doing so
may cause them to fail presenting a burn or fire
hazard.
Do not use a surface unit (heating element) if
it develops a glowing spot during use or shows
other signs of damage. A glowing spot indicates
the surface unit may fail and present a potential
burn, fire, or shock hazard. Turn the surface
unit off immediately and have it replaced by a
qualified service technician.
To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock, always be certain that the controls for all
surface units are at the OFF position and all coils
are cool before attempting to lift or remove a coil
surface unit.
Do not use aluminum foil to line drip pans. Foil
can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the
product and a shock or fire hazard.
Be sure the drip pans are not covered and are
in place. Their absence during cooking could
damage range parts and wiring.
COIL COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the
oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation.
Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean
operation. Keep children away from the oven
during self-cleaning. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause burns.
Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove pans,
shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the
oven. Do not use self-clean to clean other parts,
such as drip pans or bowls.
Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe
grease and food soils from the oven. Excessive
amount of grease may ignite leading to smoke
damage to your home.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have
it serviced by a qualified technician.
Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken
not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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GE Electric Range Warranty
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All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care®technician. To schedule
service, on-line, visit us at www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have
serial number and model number available when calling for service.
Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE factory service
technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE improve its products by providing GE
with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE, please advise your technician
not to submit the data to GE at the time of service.
For the period of one year from the date of the original purchase. GE will provide any part of the range which fails due to a
defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and
in-home service to replace the defective part.
What GE will not cover:
Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
product.
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, modified
or used for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners
other than the recommended cleaning creams and pads.
Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened
spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are
not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner's
Manual.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
Damage caused after delivery.
Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including
the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period
allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use
within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be
responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. In
Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are,
consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
Extended Warranties: Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your
warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime
www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/shop-for-extended-service-plans.htm
or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours. GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty
expires.
Register Your Appliance: Register your new appliance on-line at your convenience!
www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/register/
Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty,
should the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.
Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
WARRANTY
Thank You! ... for your purchase of a GE Brand appliance.

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Schedule Service: Expert GE repair service is only one step
away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service
at www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/ Or call
800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours.
Parts and Accessories: Individuals qualified to service their
own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are
accepted).Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by
phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to
be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should
be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
Real Life Design Studio: GE supports the Universal Design
concept of products, services and environments that can
be used by people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We
recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal
Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people
with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing
impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).
Contact Us: If you are not satisfied with the service you
receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the
details including your phone number, or write to:
General Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
Try the GE Appliances Website (www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/) 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For
greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line.
Accessories
Looking For Something More?
GE offers a variety of accessories to improve your cooking and maintenance experiences!
To place an order visit us online at:
www.GEApplianceParts.com (U.S.) or www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)
or call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) 800.661.1616 (Canada)
The following products and more are available:
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film with
your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance surface. Do
not use any sharp items to remove the film. Remove all of the
film before using the appliance for the first time.
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product,
the safest way to remove the adhesive from packaging
tape on new appliances is an application of a household
liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and
allow to soak.
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts. It
cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Accessories
Small Broiler Pan (8 ¾” x 1 ¼” x 13 ½”) WB48X10055 (US) 222D2097G001 (Canada)
Large* Broiler Pan (12 ¾” x 1 ¼” x 16 ½”) WB48X10056 (US) 222D2097G002 (Canada)
XL** Broiler Pan (17” x 1 ¼” x 19 ¼“) WB48X10057 (US) Not available in Canada
Parts
Oven racks Part numbers vary by model
Oven elements Part numbers vary by model
Light bulbs Part numbers vary by model
Cleaning Supplies
CitruShine Stainless Steel Wipes WX10X10007
Cerama Bryte Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner PM10X311
CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning Pads for Ceramic Cooktops WX10X350
CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner WX10X300
CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Scraper WX10X0302
Kit (Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper) WB64X5027
*The large broiler pan does not fit in 20”/24” ranges.
**The XL broiler pan does not fit in 24” wall ovens, 27”drop ins or 20”/24” range
Have a question or need assistance with your appliance?
ASSISTANCE / ACCESSORIES

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USING THE RANGE: Surface Units
Surface Units
FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high
settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done
cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious injury or death.
WARNING
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the
setting you want.
A surface ON indicator light will glow when any surface
unit is on
At both OFF and HI the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is maintaining
your desired setting.
Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF when you finish cooking.
Home Canning Tips
Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when
canning.
Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources.
These are available from manufacturers such as Ball®
and Kerr®and the Department of Agriculture Extension
Service.
Flat-bottomed canners are recommended. Use of water
bath canners with rippled bottoms may extend the time
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Oven Light
1. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your oven has
the following traditional cooking modes: Bake and
Broil Hi/Lo. See the Cooking Modes section for more
information.
2. Self Clean: See the Cleaning the Oven section for
important information about using this mode.
3. Start: Must be pressed to start any cooking,
cleaning, or timed function.
4. Cancel/Off: Cancels ALL oven operations except
the clock and timer.
5. Cook Time: Counts down cooking time and turns
off the oven when the cooking time is complete. Press
the Cook Time pad, use the +/-pads to program a
cooking time in hours and minutes, then press Start.
This can only be used with Bake.
6. Set Clock: Sets the oven clock time. Press the
Set Clock pad and the +/-pads to program the clock.
Press Start to save the time.
7. Timer: Works as a countdown timer. Press the
Timer pad and the +/-pads to program the time in
hours and minutes. Press the Start pad. The timer
countdown is complete. To turn the timer off press the
Timer pad.
8. Delay Time: Delays when the oven will turn on.
Use this to set a time when you want the oven to start.
Press the Delay Time pad and use the +/-pads to
program the time of day for the oven to turn on then
press Start. Press the desired cooking mode and
temperature then press Start. A cook time may also
be programmed if desired. Follow the directions under
Cook Time for setting this feature. This can only be
used with Bake and Self-Clean.
NOTE: When using the delay time feature, foods that
spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry
and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than
1 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.
9. Oven Light: Turns the oven light on or off.
Oven Controls
USING THE RANGE: Oven Controls
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USING THE OVEN: Special Features
Special Features
Adjust the Oven Temperature
This feature allows the oven baking temperature to be
adjusted up to 35ºF hotter or down to 35ºF cooler. Use
this feature if you believe your oven temperature is too
hot or too cold and wish to change it. This adjustment
affects Bake mode. No other cooking modes are
affected.
Press the Bake pad again to enter the temperature
adjustment mode. A number between 35 and - 35
will display. Use the number pads to set the desired
temperature adjustment and use the Bake pad to
change between negative and positive.
Press the Start pad to save the temperature adjustment.
End of Timer Signals
This is the tone that signals the end of a timer. The tone
can be continuous (Con bEEP) or one repeating beep
(bEEP). A continuous setting will continue to sound a
tone until a button on the control is pressed. Press the
Timer pad to view the current setting and then to change
the setting.
Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Display
The oven control is set to use Fahrenheit temperatures
(F), but you can change it to use Celsius temperatures
(C). Press the Cooking Time & Broil pads at the same
time to view the current setting, press again to change
the setting.
Clock Display
This feature specifies how the time of day will be
displayed or if no time of day will be displayed. You can
select a standard 12-hour clock (12 H), 24-hour military
time display (24 H), or no clock displayed (oFF). Press
the Clock pad to view the current setting, press again to
change the setting.
12-hour auto shut-off and Sabbath
Options for this feature are “12 SHdn”, “no SHdn” and
“SAbbAtH”.
12-hour auto shut-off turns off the oven after 12 hours of
continuous operations.
Sabbath mode disables the oven lights (the oven light
will not turn on when the door is opened), all sounds (the
control will not beep when a button is pressed), Broil,
Cook Time, Timer, Clock, and Delay Time functions.
Sabbath mode can only be used with Bake. This feature
conforms to the Star-K Jewish Sabbath requirements.
Press the Delay Time pad to view the current setting
and then to change the setting.
To use Sabbath mode, select “SAbbAtH” and press
Start. A ]will appear in the display and the clock will not
display.
Once in Sabbath mode, at any time you can press Bake,
use the number pads to enter a temperature between
170ºF and 550ºF, and press Start. No sound will be
given when the keys are pressed. At a random time
between 30 seconds and 1 minute, ][, will appear in the
display indicating the oven is running.
If you need to adjust the temperature, press Bake, use
the number pads to enter a new temperature between
170ºF and 550ºF, and press Start.
To turn the oven off, press Cancel/Off at any time. The
oven will immediately turn off and ][ will change to ]
indicating that the oven has turned off.
To exit Sabbath mode, make sure that the oven is
turned off. Press and hold the Bake and Broil pads for 3
seconds to enter special features then press Delay Time
until either “12 Shdn” or “no Shdn” is in the display and
press Start.
NOTE: If power outage occurs during Sabbath mode the
unit will remain in Sabbath mode but off when power is
restored.
If you wish to use the Cook Time feature (if available) to
bake in the oven and then have the oven automatically
turn off, you will need to press the Cook Time button,
enter a cooking time duration, and press Start. Then
enter special features to start Sabbath mode as detailed
above.
Cook and Hold
Your new control has a cook and hold feature that keeps
cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the cooking
function is finished.
This feature can be used only at the end of a timed
baking cycle which has an automatic stop.
To activate this feature, follow the steps below:
1. Press the Bake and Broil HI/LO pads at the same
time for 3 seconds until the display shows "SF".
2. Press the Cook Time pad. The display will show
"Hld OFF". Press the Cook Time pad again to
activate the feature. The display will show "Hld ON".
3. Press the Start pad to activate the cook and hold
feature and leave the control set in this special
features mode.
There are several different special features on your range. To change the settings of these special features, press
the BAKE and BROIL pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. "SF" will appear in the display. Select the
feature you want to change. When the change has been made, press the START key to save the change and return
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Your oven has four rack positions. Recommended rack
positions for various types of foods are provided in the
Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to
impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer
darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving
food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too
brown on top try moving them down next time.
When baking with multiple pans and on multiple racks,
ensure there is at least 1½" between pans to allow
sufficient space for air to flow.
Flat Racks
When placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out
to the bump (stop position) 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 curved end of the rack (stop-locks)
onto the oven supports, tilt up the front of the rack and
push the rack in.
Racks may become difficult to slide, especially after
a self-clean. Put some vegetable oil on a soft cloth or
paper towel and rub onto the left and right edges.
CAUTION: Never place cooking utensils, pizza or baking stones, aluminum foil or any other items
on the oven floor. There is a heating element beneath the oven floor. Placing items on the oven floor may
cause the oven to overheat, resulting in damage to the oven and risk of damage or fire to cabinets.
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 than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at least 1-1/2” from oven walls
to prevent poor heat circulation.
Special Features (Cont.)
Oven Racks
USING THE RANGE: Special Features / Oven Racks
Changing the Speed of the Increase or
Decrease Pads
As you use the Increase or Decrease pads when
setting a time or temperature, you may notice the display
changes slowly. This special feature allows you to
change the speed.
To set the speed you prefer, follow the steps below:
1. Press the Bake and Broil HI/LO pads at the same
time for 3 seconds until the display shows "SF".
2. Press the Increase pad. The display will show you a
set speed between 1 and 5.
3. Press the Increase pad to increase the speed up to
the number 5. Press the Decrease pad to decrease
the speed down to the number 1.
4. Press Start to activate the setting and leave the
control set in this special features mode.

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Cookware Guidelines
The material, finish, and size of cookware affect baking
performance.
Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readily
than light, shiny pans. Pans that absorb heat more
readily can result in a browner, crisper, and thicker crust.
If using dark and coated cookware check food earlier
than minimum cook time. If undesirable results are
obtained with this type of cookware consider reducing
oven temperature by 25º F next time.
Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked
goods such as cakes and cookies.
Glass and ceramic pans heat slowly but retain heat well.
These types of pans work well for dishes such as pies
and custards.
Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottom
browning.
Keep cookware clean to promote even heating.
Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below.
Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform
differently than the oven it is replacing.
Baking Mode
When preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies,
and pastries always preheat the oven first. Follow recipe
recommendations for food placement. If no guidelines
are provided, center food in the oven.
Traditional Bake
The traditional bake mode is intended for single rack
cooking. This mode uses heat primarily from the lower
element but also from the upper element to cook
food. To use this mode press the Bake pad, enter
a temperature, and then press Start. Preheating is
generally recommended when using this mode.
Broiling Mode
Always broil with the door open. Monitor food closely
while broiling. Use caution when broiling on upper rack
positions as placing food closer to the broil element
increases smoking, spattering, and the possibility of
fats igniting. For best performance center food below
the broil heating element. Broiling on top rack is not
recommended.
Try broiling foods that you would normally grill. Adjust
rack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to the
food. Place foods closer to the broil element when a
seared surface and rare interior is desired. Thicker foods
and foods that need to be cooked through should be
broiled on a rack position farther from the broiler or by
using Broil Lo.
Broil Hi
The Traditional Broil Hi mode uses intense heat from
the upper element to sear foods. Use Broil Hi for thinner
cuts of meat and/ or foods you prefer less done on the
interior. To use this mode press the Broil pad once and
then press Start. It is not necessary to preheat when
using this mode.
Broil Lo
The Traditional Broil Lo mode uses less intense heat
from the upper element to cook food thoroughly while
also producing surface browning. Use Broil Lo for thicker
cuts of meat and/or foods that you would like cooked
all the way through. To use this mode press the Broil
pad twice and then press Start. It is not necessary to
preheat when using this mode.
USING THE OVEN: Cookware / CookingModes
Cookware
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Cooking Guide
USING THE RANGE: Cooking Guide
FOOD TYPE RECOMMENDED
MODE(S) RECOMMENDED
RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Baked Goods
Layer cakes, sheet cakes,
bundt cakes, muffins, quick
breads on a Single Rack Bake 2 Use shiny cookware.
Layer cakes* on Multiple
Racks Bake 1 and 3 Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below).
Chiffon cakes (angel food) Bake 1 Use shiny cookware.
Cookies, biscuits, scones on
a Single Rack Bake 2 Use shiny cookware.
Cookies, biscuits, scones on
Multiple Racks Bake 1 and 3 Ensure adequate airflow.
Beef & Pork
Hamburgers Broil Hi 4 Use a broil pan; move food down for more doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when broiling. For best performance center food below the
broil heating element.
Steaks & Chops Broil Hi 4 Use a broil pan; move food down for more doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when broiling. For best performance center food below the
broil heating element.
Roasts Bake 1 or 2 Use a low sided pan such as a broil pan. Preheating is not necessary.
Poultry
Whole chicken Bake 1 or 2 Use a low sided pan such as a broil pan.
Bone-in chicken breasts,
legs, thighs
Broil Hi 1 If breaded or coated in sauce avoid Broil Hi modes. Broil skin side down
first. Watch food closely when broiling. For best performance when broiling,
center food below the broil heating element.
Broil Lo
Bake 3
Boneless chicken breasts Broil Lo
Bake 1 (broil) or 2 Move food down for more doneness/less searing and up for greater
searing/browning when broiling. For best performance when broiling,
center food below the broil heating element.
Whole turkey Bake 1 Use a low sided pan such as a broil pan.
Turkey breast Bake 1 or 2 Use a low sided pan such as a broil pan.
Fish Broil Lo 4 (1/2 inch thick or less)
3 (>1/2 inch) Watch food closely when broiling. For best performance center food below the broil heating element.
Casseroles Bake 2
Frozen Convenience Foods
Pizza, french fries, tator tots,
chicken nuggets, appetizers
on a Single Rack Bake 2 Use shiny cookware.
Pizza, french fries, tator tots,
chicken nuggets, appetizers
on Multiple Racks Bake 1 and 3 Use shiny cookware.
*When baking four cake layers at a time, use racks 1
and 3. Place the pans as shown so that one pan is not
directly above another.
Cook food thoroughly to help protect against food
borne illness. Minimum safe food temperature
recommendations for food safety can be found at
www.IsItDoneYet.gov. Make sure to use a food
thermometer to take food temperatures.

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CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Exterior
Cleaning the Range – Exterior
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 can result in death or serious burns to children or adults.
WARNING
Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and pull
them straight off the stems for cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may
also be washed with soap and water. Make sure the
insides of the knobs are dry
before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the
OFF position to ensure
proper placement.
Control Panel
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use.
Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water,
rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers,
plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control
panel—they will damage the finish.
Oven Exterior
Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strong
liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads, or
cleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven.
Clean with a mild soap and water or vinegar and water
solution. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at
room temperature and not in direct sunlight.
If stain on the door vent trim is persistent, use a mild
abrasive cleaner and a sponge-scrubber for best results.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and
basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration
and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces
cool, then clean and rinse.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides of the range and the
door, top of control panel and the drawer front. Clean
these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning
powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted
surface.
Oven Vent
The oven is vented through an opening under the right
rear surface unit. Never cover the opening with aluminum
foil or any other material.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if
misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic
foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar)
should not be permitted to remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry paper
towel or cloth to wipe it up right away. When the surface
has cooled, wash with soap and water. Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash with soap
and water or cleansing powders after the surface has
cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
Clear groove
in stem
Molded
rib

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Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Exterior
Cleaning the Range – Exterior (Cont.)
Surface Units
To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest
setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.
To remove a surface unit:
To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units
must be removed first.
1. Push the surface unit back toward the receptacle to
free the locking tab from the cooktop.
2. Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan
and pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch. If you do, it
may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in.
NOTE: Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1
inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the
receptacle.
To replace a surface unit:
1. Assemble the surface unit to the drip pan by inserting
the terminals through the drip pan opening. Make
sure the surface unit is completely seated in the pan.
2. Make sure the opening in the pan is lining up with the
receptacle, insert the terminals of the surface unit into
the receptacle.
3. Push the surface unit and drip pan in and down to
lock the tab in place so it rests evenly in the cooktop.
Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind.
Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.
Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.
Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair the
plug-in receptacle.
Drip Pans
Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.
For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place
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cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Rinse with clean water
and polish with a clean soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.
Clean the area under the drip pans often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch fire.
Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so close to
the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to the
range.
NOTE: If your cooktop is equipped with shiny, silver-
colored drip pans, do not clean them in the self-cleaning
oven. Permanent damage to the finish can occur.
Lift-Up Cooktop
The entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the
up position for easier cleaning.
The surface units do not need to be removed; however,
you may remove one to make raising the cooktop easier.
There are two side supports that lock into position when
the cooktop is lifted up.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, mild soapy
water and a clean cloth, lower
the cooktop. Be careful not to
pinch your fingers.
To lower the cooktop, push the
rods back and gently lower the
cooktop until it rests in place.
When properly seated, the locking tab
should lock onto the cooktop rim through
the notch in the drip pan.
Locking Tab Cooktop Rim
Drip pan
Surface unit
Receptacle
Drip Pan
Locking
Tab
Surface Unit
Locking Tab
Be sure all surface units
are turned off before
raising the Cooktop.
Support rod

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Cleaning the Range – Interior
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Interior
Flat Racks
Flat racks should be removed during self clean. They
can be washed with warm, soapy water. Racks may be more difficult to slide over time. Put some vegetable oil on a soft cloth or paper towel and rub onto
the left and right edges.
Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil element. Any
soil will burn off when the elements are heated.
To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake element.
Clean with warm, soapy water.
The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Self Clean.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and
should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.
Manual Cleaning
Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, strong
liquid cleansers, steel wool, scouring pads, or cleaning
powders on the interior of the oven. Clean with a mild
soap and water or vinegar and water solution. Rinse with
clean water and dry with a soft cloth. When cleaning
surfaces, make sure that they are at room temperature.
Self Clean Mode
Read Self-Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at the
beginning of this manual before using Self Clean Mode.
Self clean uses very high temperatures to clean the oven
interior. You will need to lock the oven door when using
this feature. Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe
up grease and soils from the oven. Remove all items
from the oven. Shiny or silver racks and any cookware
or other items should all be removed from the oven
before initiating a self-clean cycle. Close the door. Latch
the door. NOTE: Never force the latch. If the oven is
too hot, you will not be able to slide the latch. Allow the
oven to cool. Press the Self Clean pad and a default self-
clean time is displayed. The clean time can be changed
to any time between 3:00 and 5:00 hours by using the
+/- pads to enter a different time and pressing Start. For
heavily soiled ovens, the maximum 5 hour clean time is
recommended. If you wish to use the default time, press
the Start pad immediately after pressing the Self Clean
pad. The oven will turn off automatically when the self-
clean cycle is complete and the self-clean light will be
off. Slide the latch handle to the left as far is it will go and
open the door. Never force the latch handle. Forcing the
handle will damage the door lock mechanism. After the
oven has cooled down wipe any ash out of the oven.
We recommend venting your kitchen with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first
self-clean cycle.
Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the
gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand.
Clean these areas with hot water, soap-filled steel-wool
pads or cleansers such as Soft Scrub®. Rinse well with
clean water and dry.
Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass material of
the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion. It is
essential for the gasket to remain intact. If you notice it
becoming worn or frayed, replace it.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the
oven light is off.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely
sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning
cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-
ventilated room.
To Stop a Self-Clean Cycle
Press Cancel/Off and wait for self clean light to go off.
Wait until the oven has cooled below the locking
temperature to unlatch the door. You will not be able to
open the door right away unless the oven has cooled
below the locking temperature.

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CARE AND CLEANING: Maintenance
Maintenance
SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical
power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result
in electric shock or burn.
WARNING
BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot
glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns.
CAUTION
Oven Light Replacement
To remove:
1. Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when
released. With fingers of the same hand, firmly push
back the wire cover holder. Lift off the cover.
Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.
2. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
To replace:
1. Place it into groove of the light receptacle. Pull wire
forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into
place.
2. Reconnect electrical power to the oven.
Lift-Off Oven Door
The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door.
Do not lift the door by the handle.
To remove the door:
Open it to the broil stop position. Grasp firmly on each
side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
Do not place hands between the hinge and the oven
door frame.
To replace the door:
Make sure the hinges are in the broil stop position.
Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over
the hinges and slowly lower it over both hinges.
To clean the inside of the door:
Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during
the self-clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by
hand.
The area outside the gasket and the front frame can
be cleaned with a soap-filled steel wool or plastic pad,
hot water and detergent. Rinse well with a vinegar
and water solution.
To clean the outside of the door:
Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may
also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the
outside of the door. Do not let water drip into the vent
openings.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces
and basting materials 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 door.
Wire cover holder.
(appearance may vary)
The gasket is designed with a gap
at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation.
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extremely low resistance to abrasion.
If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or
damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on
the door, you should have it replaced.
Lift the door straight up and off the hinges.

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Notes

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Notes