GE JSS16 User manual

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Safety Information
Anti-Tip Device .............. 3
Safety Precautions ......... 3, 4
Oven ....................... 4
Surface Cooking Units ........ 5
Operating Instructions
Surfhce Units ................ 6
Clock and Timer ............. 7
Using the Oven .............. 8
Broiling Guide ............... 9
Adjusting the
Oven Thermostat ........... 10
Care and Cleaning
Anti-Tip Device .......... 11, 14
Lift-Off Oven Door .......... 12
Oven Light ................. 12
Broiler Pan & Grid .......... 13
Oven Interior ............... 13
Surfhce Units ............... 15
Lift-Up Cooktop ............ 15
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Sei_Tice ................. 16
Customer Service
Product Registration ........ 17
Warranty .................. 19
Service Telephone
Numbers ........... Back Cover
JSS16
JSS26
www.geappliances.com 16403333P217 49-8996 12-99JR

GE& You,A ServicePartnership.
IMPORTANT!
Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.
Twoeasy waystoregister yourappliance!
• Through the internet at www.geal_pliances.com
• Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card
FORYOURRECORDS
Write the modeland serial numbers here:
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You can find theln on a M)el on the fi'ont of the range behind the storage drawer.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the wmr'anty.
READTHISMANUAL
Inside you will find ma W helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly.
Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a _'eat deal of time and money over
the lif0 of your range.
IFYOUNEEDSERVICE
You'll find many answers to common problems in the Before Yougall For Service section.
If you review our chart of TroubleshootingTipsfirst, you may not need to call for sets:ice at all.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away.A list of toll-flee
customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manual. Or you can always call
the GE Answer Center ®at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric
shock, or toprevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
a, WARNINGANti-TIPDEVICE
All ranges can tip and injury could result.
Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti--tip
device supplied.
Check if the device is installed and engaged properly. Make sure the chain fits securely into the slot
in the bracket.
ffyou pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly
engaged when you push the range back against the wall. ff it is not, there is a possible risk of
the range tipping over and causing injuiy ityou or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device itfformation in this manual. Failure to take this precaution
could result in tipping of the range and injui T.
SAFETYPRECAUtiONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended
puFpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualitied installer in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
Do not attempt to repah or replace any
part of your range unless it is specitically
recommended in this manual. All other
sei_,icing should be referred to a qualitied
technician.
Before performing any sei_,ice, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
disuibution 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 isin use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
Do not allow anyone m climb, stand or hang
on the door, storage drawer or cooktop.
They could damage the range and even tip
it over, causing severe personal inju U.
CAUTION:Items of interest to children
should not be stored in cabinets above a
range or on the backsplash (on some models)
of a range-children climbing on the range
to reach items could be seriously injured.
Do not touch the surthce units, the heating
elements or the interior surthce 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.
Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven
vent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crevices around the oven door and metal
trim parts above the 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 vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
.....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 completelywith a
well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat uay. Use
a multi-purpose di T chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering it with baking soda or, it
available, by using a multi-purpose di T
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven offor by using a multi-
purpose dIT chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
Never leave jars or cans of fat dripping in or
near your range.
Do not let cooking _ease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
Do not store flammable materials in an
oven or near the cooktop.
.....Never wear loose-fitting or han_ng
garments while using the appliance. Be
careful when reaching for items stored over
the range. Flammable material could be
ignited it brought in contact with hot
surface units or heating elements and may
cause severe burns.
.....Use only &Y pot holders-moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns flom steam. Do not let pot holders
much hot surface units or heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in
place of potholders.
For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the range.
Ahvays keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
fiom your range.
Ahvays keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a sate distance fiom
your range.
Ahvays keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance flom
your range.
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OVEN
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Stand mvay 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 heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an in,juU.
Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Keep the oven flee fiom grease buildup.
Place the oven shell in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.
Pulling out the shell to the stop-lock isa
convenience in lilting heaxT foods. It is also
a precaution against burns fiom touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
When using cooking or roasting bags in
the oven, follow the manufacturer's
directions.
Do not use the oven to dIT newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in an oven can i_fite.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
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After broiling, ahvays take the broiler pan
out of the range and clean it. Leftover
grease in the broiler pan can catch on fire
the next time you use the pan.
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottoms, except assuggested in this manual.
Improper installation of aluminum foil
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeat andpoultry thoroughly--meat toat leastan INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Eandpoultry
toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallypmtects against
foodbomeillness.
SURFACECOOKINGUNITS
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.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip
pans or anywhere in the oven except as
described in this manual. Misuse could
result in a shock, fire hazard or damage
to the range.
Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are
not covered and are in place. Their
absence during cooking could damage
range parts and wiring.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop sei_,ice; 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.
Always turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.
Do not immerse or soak the removable
surface units. Do not put them in a
dishwasher.
¼qmn flaming foods under the hood, turn
the tan on.
.....To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock, ahvays be certain that the controls
for all surfhce units are at the OFFposition
and all coils are cool before attempting to
lilt or remove a unit.
Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.
Keep an eye on foods being flied at high or
medium high heat settings.
Foods for fiTing should be as d_T as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on flesh foods can cause hot tat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.
Use little fat for effective shallow or deep
fat fiTing. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food isadded.
If a combination of oils or tats will be used
in flTing, sth together before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
Ahvays heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating tat beyond
the smoking point.
ReadandfollowthisSafetyInformationcarefully.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Usingthesurfaceunits.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
I
Be sure you turn the control knob
to OFFwhen you finish cooking.
How to Set
Push fl_e knob in and uHn in eifl_er
direction to the setting you want.
At both OFFand HIthe control clicks
into position. You lnay hear slight
clickingsounds dudng cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.
A smIhce unit ONindicator light,_ill glow
when anysurface unit is on.
Not over I inch.
Surface Cookware Tips
Use medium- or hemT-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conduc_s 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 m W
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 sm:[hce unit more than 1 inch.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
WokCooking
Werecommendthatyouuseonlyaflat-bottomed
wok.Theyareavailableatyourlocalretailstore.
Do not use woks that have support rings.
Use of these tTpes ofwoks, with or
without the dng in place, can be
dangerous.
Placing the ring over the surf_meunit will
cruise a build-up of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop. Do not uy to use
such woks without the ring. You could be
seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
Deep Fat Frying
Do not oveKill cookware with fat that lnay
spill over when adding fbod. Frosty fbods
bubble vigorously.
Watch food fi_)_ngat high temperatures.
Keep range and hood clean from grease.
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Usingtheclock andtimer.
SETTIME
ToSet the Clock:
[7] Press the CLOCKpad.
[] Press the SETTIME,1-pads.
Make sure the clock is setto the
correct time of day.
Thetimer is a minute timer only.
Thetimer does not control oven
operations. Youcan set the timer
for up to 9 hours and 50minutes.
ToSet the timer:
[_ Pressthe TIMERON/OFFpad.
[-_ Press the SETTIME+/- pads unol
the amount of time you want shows
in the display. The timer will start
automatically within a few seconds
of releasing die pad.
The end of cycle tone will sound when the
tilner countdown is complete. To stop the
tone, press the TIMERON/OFFpad or
CLOCKpad.
ToReset the Timer:
If the display is s011showing the ume
remaining, you may change it by pressing
the SETTIME+/- pads unul the ume you
want appears in the displ W.
If the remaining 0me is not in the display,
recall the remaining ume by pressing the
TIMERON/OFFpad and then pressing the
SETTIME+1-pads unul the new ume you
want shows in the displ W.
To Cancel the Timer:
Iffl_e display is soil sho_ng fl_eume
remaining, press fl_e TIMERON/OFFpad.
The display will return to the dine of day.
If the remaining 0me is not in the display,
recall the remaining ume by pressing the
TIMERON/OFFpad.Press the TIMER
ON/OFFpad again; the display will return
to the time old W.

Usingtheoven.
Toavoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
iii I_H ¸Before you begin...
The shelves have stop-locks, so d_at when
placed con'ecdy on d_e support_s, they _411
stop before coming completely out, and
will not tilt.
_en placing and removing cookware,
pull tim shelf out until it stops.
To removea shelf, pull it towardyou, tilt
the front end up and pull it out.
To replace, place the end of din shelf
(stop-locks) on dm support, tilt up the
fi'ont and push the shelf in.
Theoven has 4 shelf positions.
Oven Control Knobs
Yourrangehastwoovencontrolknobs.
The OVENSETknob has settings for
BAKE,BROILand OFF.
The OVENTEMPknob maintains the
temperature you set,fi'om WM (150°F.)to
BROIL(550°F.).
The oven _¢_clinglight glows until the
oven reaches your selected telnperature,
then goes off and on with the oven
elelnent(s) &ning cooking.
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How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
[7] Turn the OVENSETknob to BAKE
and the OVENTEMPknob to the
temperature you desire.
[_ Check food fbr doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessapy.
[_ Turn the OVENSET knob to OFF
when cooking is complete.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Frozenpies(on cookiesheet) Bor C
Angelfoodcake, A
bundtorpoundcakes
Biscuits,muffins,brownies, BorC
cookies,cupcakes,
layercakes,pies
Casseroles BorC
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessapy for good resuks
when baking cakes, cookies, paswy and
breads.
Topreheat,settheovenat thecorrecttemperature.
Thecontrolwillbeepwhentheovenispreheated
andthedisplaywillshowyourset temperature.
Thiswilltakeapproximately10-15minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking pans
are centered in the oven as much as
possible. Pans should not much each
other or the walls of the oven. If you need
to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one
is not directly above the other, and leave
approximately 1V._,"between pans, fi'Oln
the fi'ont, back and sides of the wall.
Cut slits in the foiljust like the grid.
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Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the
broiler pan and broiler grid. However,
you must moM the fail tightly to the grid
and cut slit.sin itjust like the grid.
Without dm sli_s,the foil will prevent f_lt
and meat juices ffOln &aining into the
broiler pan. The juices couM become
hot enough to catch on fire. ffyou
do not cut the slit.s,you are essentially
fiyqng, not broiling.
Donotusealuminumfoilonthebottomof
theoven.
Never entirely cover a shelf with
aluminum foil. This v_4lldisturb the heat
circulation and result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet of foil may be used to
catch a spillover by placing it on a lower
shelf several 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.
The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature,
and your preference
of doneness will af*ect
broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at
refi'igerator temperature.
+The UIS. l)@arhnerll q]"
Ag_4cult'u_" says "Rare be€is
pojyu ho; but you shouhl know that
_oohino4 it to ordy 140° F. m_ans
some Jbod poi,sordng o_gardsm_ ma3,
survive. "(,Sburcw Sqfi>Food Book.
Your K:ilchen Guide. USI)A Rev.
June 19,<?5.)
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Place the meat or fish on the broiler
grid in die broiler pan.
_] Follow suggested shelf positions in
the Broiling Guide.
If yourovenisconnectedto208volts,raresteaks
maybebroiledbypreheatingthebroilerand
positioningtheovenshelfonepositionhigher.
V-_ Turn bodl the OVENSETand OVEN
TEMPknobs to BROIL.
[_] When broiling isfinished, turn the
OVENSETknob to OFF.
Broiling Guide
Food
Bacon
GroundBeef
Well Done
Beef Steaks
Rarer
Medium
Well Done
Rarer
Medium
Well Done
Chicken
LobsterTails
FishFillets
Ham Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well Done
LambChops
Medium
Well Done
Medium
Well Done
Quantityand/
orThickness
1/2 lb.
(about8thin slices)
1lb. (4patties)
1/2to 3/4" thick
1" thick
1to 1> Ibs.
1>" thick
2 to 2½Ibs.
1whole
2 to 2_ Ibs.,
split lengthwise
2-4
6 to 8oz.each
1/4to 1/2" thick
1" thick
2 (1/2"thick)
2 (1"thick)about 1lb.
2 (1"thick)about 10
to 12oz.
2 (1½"thick)about 1lb.
Shelf
Position
C
C
C
C
C
C
A
C
B
C
C
C
B
FirstSide
Time(rain.)
41/2
10
6
8
12
10
15
25
35
13-16
10
13
10
12
14
17
SecondSide
Time(min.)
41/2
5
6
11
7-8
14-16
20-25
10-15
Do not
turn
oveE
10
13
9
10
12
12-14
Comments
Arrangein single laye
Spaceevenly.Upto 8
pattiestake aboutthe
sametime.
Steakslessthan 1"
thickcookthrough
beforebrowning.Pan
frying isrecommendec
Slashfat.
Reducetimeabout 5
to 10minutespersid_
for cut-up chicken.
Brusheachsidewith
meltedbutter.Broil
skin-side-downfirst.
Cutthroughbackof
shell.Spreadopen.
Brushwith melted
butterbeforebroiling
andafter half of
broilingtime.
Handleandturn very
carefully.Brushwith
lemonbutter before
andduringcooking,if
desired.Preheat
broilerto increase
browning.
Increasetime 5to 10
minutespersidefor
11/2"thick or home-
curedham.
Slashfat.
Slashfat.
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Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself!
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.
Back of the OVENTEMP knob.
Lower screw moves toward hotter
or cooler.
Thelower screw moves toward
HOTTERto increase the temperature,
To Adjust the Thermostat
Pull the OVENTEMPknob offthe sh_L
look at tile back of tile knob and note tile
cmr'ent setting before making any
a(tjustment. Tile knob is f_mtou set _ith
the top screw directly under tile pointer.
[_ Pull offthe OVENTEMPknob.
_-_ Loosen both screws on back of
the knob.
%Hold both part_sof the knob as
shown in the illustration of the back
of the OVENTEMPknob and mrn so
the lower screw lnoves in the desired
direction. You will hear and feel the
notches as you mrn tile knob. Each
not(:h changes temperature about
10 °Fahrenheit.
[_ Tighten file screws.
[_ Return tile OVENTEMPknob to
tile oven.
Re-checkovenperformancebeforemakingany
additionaladjustments.
Thelower screw moves toward
COOLERto decrease the temperature.
Thetypeofmargarine 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 if 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" to contain at least 80% f_ttby weight. Low fat spreads, on tile
other hand, contain less f_ttand more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor of
baked goods. For best results with your old fm,orite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least
70 %vegetable oil.
10

Careand cleaning ofthe range.
Be sure electrical power is 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 re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injurjz
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is (tone to tim finish
of tile pro(hlct, dm sa[est way to remove
the adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application era
household liquid dishwashing detergent,
mineral oil or cooking oil.
Apply wifll a soft clodl and allow to so_&.
Wipe dxyanti then apply an appliance
polish m dloroughly clean anti protect
tile stu_hce.
NOTE:Theplastictapemustberemovedfromaft
chrometrim.Itcannotberemovedifit isbakedon.
Control Panel
It's a good idea to wipe dm control panel
after each use. Clean widl mild soap anti
water or vinegar anti water, rinse with
clean water anti polish dry wkh a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasNe cleansers, strong
liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or
oven cleaners on the control panel-they
_ill damage tile finish. A 50/50 solution
ofvinegar anti hot water works well.
Moldedrib Control Knobs
Thecontrolknobsmayberemovedforeasier
cleaning.
Before relnoving the knobs for cleaning,
please note fllat file knobs are in file OFF
position. When replacing tile knobs,
check the OFFposition to insure proper
placement.
Tile knob SteUl has a groove in each side.
Tile _'oove on one side has a spring clip.
Tile other _'oove is clear (see illustration).
Check the inside of tile knob anti find tile
molded rib.
Washtheknobsinsoapandwaterora vinegar
andhotwatersolutionbutdonotsoak.
Replace the knob by fitting tile molded
rib inside file knob into file clear groove
on tile steul.
Brushed Chrome Cooktop (onsomemodels)
Clean tile brushed chrome top xdth
warm, soapy water or Ben Ami ®brand
cleanser. Rinse anti imlnediately dtT it
wkh a clean, soft clotll. Take care m dU
the sux{hce following tile "grain."
To help prevent finger marls after
cleaning, spread a thin fihn of baby oil
on tile surface or a chrome protectant
may be used to help reduce spotting or
fingeq)rinting. Wipe a_ay excess oil wkh
a clean, soft cloth.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (onsomemodels)
Tile porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable iflnisused. This finish is acid-
resistant. However, any acidic foods
spilled (such as fixdtjuices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted m
remain on the finish. If acids spill on tile
cooktop while it is hot, use a dUpaper
rowel or clotll to wipe it up right a_v%_ly.
When tile suxIhce has cooled, wash with
soap anti water. Rinse well.
Forotherspillssuchasfat spattering&wash
withsoapandwaterorcleansingpowdersafter
thesurfacehascooled.Rinsewell.Polishwitha
drycloth.
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Careand cleaning ofthe range.
Oven Shelves
Clean tile oven shelves _ith an abrasive
cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse tile shelves with
clean water and dry _ith a clean cloth.
\
Lift the door straight up and off the
hinges.
Lift-Off Oven Door
Tile oven door isremovable for easier
access to tile light bulb.
Donotlift thedoorbythehandle.
Toremove the door, open it to tile broil
stop position. Grasp firmly on each side
and lift the door straight up and off the
hinges.
Donotp/acehandsbetweenthehingeandthe
ovendoorframe.
Toreplace the door, make sure the hinges
are in tile broil stop position. Position the
slots in the bottom of the door squarely
over the hinges and slowly lower it over
bofll hinges.
Tocleantheinsideofthedoor:
Soap and water will norlnally do tile
job. Heax,yspattering or spillovers may
require cleaning _4th a mild abrasive
cleaner. So_q)y,wet metal pads mW
also be used.
Donotallowfoodspillswithahighsugaroracid
content(suchastomatoes,sauerkraut,fruitjuices
orpiefilling)toremainonthesurface.Theymay
causea dullspotevenaftercleaning.
If necessapy, you may use an oven
cleaner. Follow the package directions.
Clean file inside of the oven window
with a mild non-scratching cleaner and
a damp cloth.
Tocleantheoutsideofthedoor:
Use soap and water to thoroughly clean
tile top, sides and front of the oven
door. Rinse well. You may also use a
glass cleaner to clean the glass on tile
outside of the door. Do not let water
drip into tile vent openings.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,
tomato smlces and basting materials
containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up
imlnediately. When surfhce is cool,
clean and rinse.
Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning
powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.
Oven Light
Before replacing tile bulb, disconnect
electrical power to the range at tile ulain
fllse or circuit breaker panel.
Let file bulb cool COlnpletely befbre
remox_ng it. Replace file bulb with a 40-
watt appliance bulb only. Do not touch a
hot bulb _4fll a damp clofll because the
bulb will break.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include tile sides and tile
drawer front.
Clean these with soap and water or a
vinegar and water solution.
Do not use COUlUlercialoven cleaners,
cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh
abrasives on aW painted surface.
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Oven Heating Elements
Donotcleanthebakeelementorthebroil
element.Anysoilwiflbumoff whentheelements
areheated.
To clean the oven floor, gently lift the
bake element. Clean _idl warm soTq)y
water.
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After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from the oven.
Broiler Pan & Grid
After broiling, remove the broiler pan
fi'om the oven. Remove the _'id fi'om the
pan. Carefidly pour out the _'ease fi'om
the pan into a proper container.
Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid
in hot water _4th a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.
Donotstorea soiledbmilerpanandgrid
anywherein therange.
Iffbod has burned on, sprinkle file grid
wifl_ detergent while hot and cover with
wet paper towels or a dishclofll. Soaking
the pan will remove burned-on fbods.
Bet1 the broiler pan and grid may be
cleaned wit1 a commercial oven cleaner.
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be
cleaned in a dishwasher.
Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care, the porcelain enamel
finish on the inside of the oven-top,
bottom, sides, back and inside of the
door--will stay new-looking for years.
Let the range cool before cleaning. We
recommend that you wear rubber gloves
when cleaning tim range.
Soap and water will naturally do the job.
HeaxT spattering or spillovers may require
cleaning _4th a mild abrasive cleaner.
So_q)y,wet metal pads may also be used.
Donotallowfoodspillswithahighsugaroracid
content(suchastomatoes,sauerkraut,fruitjuices
orpiefilling)toremainonthesurface.Theymay
causeaduffspotevenaftercleaning.
Household ammonia may make tim
cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup in a
shallow glass or pottery container in a
cold oven overnight. The mnmonia
fimms will help loosen the burned-on
grease and food.
Ifnecessmy, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow the package directions.
Donotsprayovencleanerontheelectrical
controlsandswitchesbecauseit couldcausea
shortcircuitandresultinsparkingorfire.
Donotallowa filmfromthecleanertobuildup
onthetemperaturesensor--itcouldcausethe
oventoheatimproperly.(Thesensorislocated
at thetopoftheoven.)Carefullywipethe
sensorcleanaftereachovencleaning,being
carefulnottomovethesensorasachangein
itspositioncouldaffecthowtheovenbakes.
Donotsprayanyovencleanerontheoven
door,handlesoranyexteriorsurfaceofthe
oven,cabinetsorpaintedsurfaces.Thecleaner
candamagethesesurfaces.
Oven Vent
The oven is vented through an opening
under the right rear sut_hce unit. Nevercovertheopeningwithaluminumfoilor
anyothermaterial
13

Careand cleaning ofthe range.
If the range is removed for cleaning or any reason, make sure the chain is reattached.
Oetional
bracketlocation BacKsulash Anti-Tip Device
nsomemodem
FactorybracKet
Backof
range
[] Before placing range in the counter,
notice the location of the stability
bracket which is already attached to
the back of dm range. This location
should work fior most installations.
However, it may be more convenient
to hook dm stability, chain to dm unit
when the stability, bracket is attached
to dm upper set of holes in the back
of range.
Theupperlevelsetofholesisintendedforuse
witha backspleshkit.If thebackspleshisnot
beingused,makesurethatthereareno
structuralsupportsforthecountertopwhichwill
interferewiththestabilitybracketwhenlocated
in theuppersetofholes.
JFoor '% long screw
Washerand
[] Fasten one end of the stability chain
to the floor or wall with the long
screw and washer supplied.
NOTE:If attachingtomason_youcanbuy
suitablescrewsandanchorsathardwarestores.
Usea masonrydrill todrill therequiredholes.
Chain'
Longscrew% _-.
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Wallplate
Makecertainthescrewisgoingintothewall
plateat thebaseof thewallor oneof thestuds
in thebaseof thewall
Whefller you attach file chain to fl_e wall
or floor, be certain fllat the screw is in at
least 3/4 inch thickness of wood other
fl_an baseboard and fllat flmre are no
electrical xdres or plmnbing in the area
which the screw could penetrate. Attach
tim stability chain in a location which will
allow the chain to be in line with the
bracket side to aid as much as possible
when attached to the unit. Test to see if
tim chain is securely fastened by ragging
on the chain.
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Temporarily attach
dm loose end of the
chain to the rear of
dm countertop with
tim tape fi'om the
packaging.
Place the range in the counter cutout
lem:ingjust enough room between
tim back of the range and the wall to
reach the stability bracket.
Hook the loose end of the chain
onto the bracket by slipping the
nearest link of the chain into the slot
in the bracket. Make sure the chain is
pulled as tight as possible and fllat
flmre is no excess slack in the chain
7ffter the chain is attached to tim
bracket.
%Slide the range all the way back into
d_e counter. ()nce d_e range is
pushed back in place, flmre ,_411be a
small mnount of slack in tim chain.
This is normal.
CAUTION:Excessiveslackin thechaincould
allowtherangetotipover
Thestorage drawer may be
removed for cleaning under the
range.
14
Removable Storage Drawer
Thestoragedrawerisagoodplacetostore
cookwareandbakeware.Donotstoreplastics
andflammablematerialin thedrawer.
Do not overload the storage drawer. If din
drawer is too hem,y, it may slip offthe
track when opened.
To open the drawer, _'asp the center of
the handle and pull straight out.
Toremove:
Pull the drawer straight out and lift over
the guide stops.
Toreplace:
Lift over the guide stops and slide the
(kawer into place.
To clean both the inside and the out.side:
Wipe ,_4th soap and water. Rinse well.
Donotusecleansingpowdersorharsh
abrasiveswhichmayscratchthesurface.

Be sure the controls are turned to OFFand the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.
Surface Units
Receotaole Driunan
To clean the surface units, tuna the
control to dm highest setting for a
minute. The coils ,_411bum offany soil.
Toremovea surfaceunit:
To remove the drip pans fbr cleaning, the
sin:face unit_smust be removed first.
Lift tim surface unit about 1inch above
the drip pan and pull it out.
fin notlift thesurfaceunitmorethanI inch.If
youdo,it maynotfieflat onthedrippanwhen
youplugit backin.
Repeated lifting of the suKhce unit more
than 1 inch above the chip pan can
permanently damage the receptacle.
Toreplacea surfaceunit'.
Replace the (kip pan into the recess in
the cooktop. Make sure the opening in
the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Insert the terminals of tim surface unit
through the opening in the drip pan and
into the receptacle.
Guide dm surface unit into place so it
rests evenly.
Donotimmersethesurfaceunitsinliquidsof
anykind.
Donotcleanthesurfaceunitsina dishwasher.
Donotbendthesurfaceunitplugterminals.
Donotattempttoclean,adjustorinanyway
repairtheplug-inreceptacle.
Drip Pans
Remove flae suKhce unit_s.Then lift out
the chip pans.
For best results, clean the (kip pans by
hand. Place fl_em in a covered container
(or a plastic bag) wkh 1/4 cup awanonia
to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soaI>
filled scouring pad ifnecessa U. Rinse
with clean water and polish wkh a clean
soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in a
dishwasher.
(;lean fl_e area under fl_e drip pans
often. Built-up soil, especially grease,
may catch fire.
Donotcoverthedrippanswithfoil Usingfoilso
closetothereceptaclecouldcauseshock,fireor
damagetotherange.
Supportrod
Be sure all surface units are turned
off before raising the cooktop.
Lift-Up Cooktop
Cleantheareaunderthecooktopoften.Built-up
soil,especiallygrease,maycatchfire.
To make cleaning easier, the entire
cooktop may be lifted up and supported
in the up position.
Be sure all dm surface units are mined off
befbre raising the cooktop. The surface
unit_sand (kip pans do not need to be
removed; however, you may remove one
to make raising the cooktop easier. A
support rod will hold the cooktop up
while you clean underneath it.
After cleaning under the cooktop with
hot, so_q_ywater and a clean cloth, lower
the cooktop. Be carefifl not to pinch your
fingers.
15

Before YouCall ForService...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first
and you may not need to call for service.
Surfaceunitsnot
functioningproperly
Possible Causes
The surface units are not
plugged in solidly.
The surface unit controls
improperly set.
The drip pans are not set
securely in the cooktop.
What ToDo
*With the controls off, check to make sure the surface
unit is plugged COlnpletely into the receptacle.
* Check to see the correct control is set for the surf_me
unityou are using.
* With the controls off, check to make sure the drip
pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the
opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Clock and timer do A fuse in your home may * Replace filse or reset circuit breaker.
not work be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Ovenlight does Light bulb is loose or defective. *Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work Switch operating light *(;all for set_ice.
is broken.
Oven willnot work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
inserted in the electrical outlet. _'ounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may be *Replace filse or reset circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. *See the Using the oven section.
Fooddoes not bake Oven controls improperly set. •See the Using the oven section.
orroastproperly Sheffposition is incorrect * See the Using the oven section.
or the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware •See the Using the oven section.
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself!
adjustment, section.
Fooddoes not Oven controls improperly set. •See the Using the oven section.
broilproperly Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
position as recommended.
Improper shelf position. *See the BroilingGuide.
Food being cooked * Use the broiling pan and _'id that came _4th your range.
in a hot pa_n. Make sure it is 4:ool. "
Cookware not suited for broiling. • Use die broiling pan and _'id that came with your range.
Aluminum foil used on the • See the Using the oven section.
broiling pan and _widhas not
been fitted properly and slit as
recommended.
In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element fbr 10 minutes. Broil fbr
(voltage) may be low. the longest period of time recolnmended in the
Broiling Guide.
Oventemperaturetoo Oven thermostat
hotor toocold needs adjustment. • See the Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourselfl
section.
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Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150
Louisville, KY 40232-2150
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you fi}r placing your confidence in us.
We are proud to have you as a customer!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
Complete and mail
your Consumer
Product Ownership
Registration today.
Have tile peace ot
mind at knowing we
can contact you in the
unlikely event at a
satety moditication.
After mailing tile
registration below,
store this docmnent
in a sate place. It
contains intk)rmation
you will need should
you require secvice.
Our secvice number is
800 C,E CARES
(800-432-2737).
Read your Owner's
Manual caretully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.
llgm have questions,
or need inoi'e
information, call the
GE Answer Center @
800.6'26.2000.
Model Number Serial Number
Important: If you did not get a registration card with your
product, detach and return the form below to
ensure that your product is registered, or register
online at www.geappliances.com. ._._ Cut here
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GEElectric Range Warranty
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers
or an authorized Customer Care®technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.
GE Will Replace, At No Charge ToYou:
Any part of the range which f_lils(hm to a defect in materials or worklnanship.
Fromthe date of the During this full one-year warranty,GE _dll also pro_&te, free of charge, all labor
originalpurchase and in-holne set_ice m replace the (tefective part.
Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
Improper installation.
Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used
for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
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 to personal
property caused by possible defects with this appliance.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. 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. Toknow
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General
Warrantee GeneralElectric Company.Louisville, AT 40225
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Service TelephoneNumbers.
GEAnswerCenter®800.626.2000
The GE Answer Center ®is open 24 hours a day, 7days a week.
In-HomeRepairService800-GE-CARES(800-432-2737)
Expert GE repair sen4ce is only a phone call away.
SpecialNeedsService800.626.2000
800-TDD-GEAC(800-833-4322)
GE offers, fl'ee of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a bartier-fl'ee kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.
ServiceContracts800-626-2224
Purchase a GE sen4ce contract while your wmr'an b, is still in effect and you'll receive a
substantial discount. GE Consumer Sen4ce will still be there after your warranty expires.
PartsandAccessories800-626-2002
Indix4duals qualified to service their o_m appliances can hm_epare or accessories sent directly
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
Instructionscontainedinthismanualcoverprocedurestobeperformedbyanyuser.Otherservicing
generallyshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnelCautionmustbeexercised,since
improperservicingmaycauseunsafeoperation.
ServiceSatisfaction
Ifyou are not satisfied with tim service you receive fl'om GE:
First,contact the people who serviced your appliance.
Next, ifyou are still not pleased, wdte all the details-including your phone numberim:
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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