GE PCB98 User manual
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.
Printed in the United States
PCB980 - 76.2 cm (30") Free-Standing Double Oven
Owner’s Manual
Safety Information.............2
Warranty........................7
Assistance / Accessories......8
Using The Range
Surface Units ......................9
Cookware for Radiant
GlassCooktop...................12
DoubleOvenControls.............13
SpecialFeatures..................14
Sabbath Mode ....................15
Oven Racks .......................16
Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners ....17
Cookware.........................17
Cooking Modes ...................18
Cooking Guide ....................19
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Range – Exterior .....21
Cleaning the Range – Interior......22
CleaningtheGlassCooktop........23
Maintenance......................25
Troubleshooting Tips .........30
Ranges
Electric Free-Standing
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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.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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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.
For Free-Standing and Slide-In Ranges
To check if the bracket is installed and
engaged properly, look underneath the
range to see that the rear leveling leg
is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the storage
drawer or kick panel can be removed for easy inspection.
If visual inspection is not possible, slide the range forward,
confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor
or wall, and slide the range back so the rear leveling leg is
under the anti-tip bracket.
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.
If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
call 1.800.561.3344. For installation instructions of the
bracket, visit: www.GEAppliances.ca.
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
Anti-Tip
Bracket
Leveling Leg
Free-Standing and Slide-In Ranges
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Ŷ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner’s Manual.
Ŷ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified installer in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ Never use your appliance for warming or heating
the room.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure
could build up and the container could burst,
causing an injury.
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bottom or anywhere in the oven, except as described
in this manual. Oven liners can trap heat or melt,
resulting in damage to the product and risk of shock,
smoke or fire.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at
least an internal temperature of 71.1°C (160°F)
and poultry to at least an internal temperature of
82.2°C (180°F). Cooking to these temperatures
usually protects against foodborne illness.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while
using the appliance. These garments may ignite if
they contact hot surfaces causing severe burns.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ 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
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ 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
Ŷ
Never leave the surface units unattended at
medium or high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch
on fire.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ
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.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn
the fan on.
Ŷ 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
WARNING
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Ŷ 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.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Ŷ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. Grease
in the oven may ignite.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ 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.
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or any type of foil or liner on the oven floor. These
items can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the
product and risk of shock, smoke or fire.
OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
SAFETY INFORMATION
Ŷ Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass
surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the
controls have been turned off.
Ŷ Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If glass
cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and
create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately.
Ŷ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop
can be scratched with items such as knives,
sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry, and
rivets on clothing.
Ŷ Do not place or store items that can melt or catch
fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not
being used. If the cooktop is inadvertently turned
on, they may ignite. Heat from the cooktop or
oven vent after it is turned off may cause them to
ignite also.
Ŷ Use CERAMA BRYTE®ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning Pad to clean
the cooktop. Wait until the cooktop cools and
the indicator light goes out before cleaning. A
wet sponge or cloth on a hot surface can cause
steam burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
NOTE: Sugar spills are an exception. They
should be scraped off while still hot using an
oven mitt and a scraper. See the Cleaning the
glass cooktop section for detailed instructions.
Ŷ Read and follow all instructions and warnings on
the cleaning cream label.
RADIANT COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
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operation. Keep children away from the oven
during self-cleaning. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause burns.
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Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove pans,
shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the
oven. Only gray porcelain-coated oven racks may
be left in the oven. Do not use self-clean to clean
other parts, such as drip pans or bowls.
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grease and food soils from the oven. Excessive
amount of grease may ignite leading to smoke
damage to your home.
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oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have
it serviced by a qualified technician.
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essential for a good seal. Care should be taken
not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
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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
WARNING
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
This device meets the FCC and IC requirements for RF exposure in public or uncontrolled environments.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons.
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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.
GE Electric Range Warranty
GEAppliances.ca
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.ca or call 1.800.561.3344. 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 service technician the
ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps Mabe improve its products by providing Mabe with
information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to Mabe, please advise your technician not
to submit the data to Mabe at the time of service.
For the period of one year from the date of the original purchase, any part of the range which fails due to a defect in
materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, Mabe will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-
home service to replace the defective part.
What Mabe will not cover:
Ŷ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
product.
Ŷ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
Ŷ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, modified
or used for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
Ŷ Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners
other than the recommended cleaning creams and
pads.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
Ŷ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
Ŷ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
Ŷ Damage caused after delivery.
Ŷ Product not accessible to provide required service.
Ŷ Service to repair or replace light bulbs, except for LED
lamps.
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 in Canada for home
use within the Canada. In-home warranty service will be provided in areas where it is available and deemed reasonable by
Mabe to provide.
Some provinces 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 province to province. To know what your legal
rights are in your province consult your local or provincial consumer affairs office.
Warrantor: Mabe Canada Inc., Burlington, Ontario
Register Your Appliance: Register your new appliance on-line at your convenience!
www.geappliances.ca/register/index.jsp
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.
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ASSISTANCE / ACCESSORIES
Schedule Service: Expert GE repair service is only one
step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your
service at www.GEAppliances.ca or call 1.800.561.3344
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 800.661.1616 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.
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:
Director, Customer Relation, Mabe Canada Inc.
Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane
Moncton, N.B. E1C9M33
Try the GE Appliances Website (www.geappliances.ca/customer/appservice.jsp) 24 hours a day, any day of the year!
For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals and 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.GEAppliances.ca
800.661.1616 National Parts Center (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 - 22.2 cm x 3.2 cm x 34.3 cm (8 ¾” x 1 ¼” x 13 ½“) 222D2097G001 (Canada)
Large* Broiler Pan - 32.4 cm x 3.2 cm x 41.9 cm (12 ¾” x 1 ¼” x 16 ½“) 222D2097G002 (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.
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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.
For glass cooktop surfaces:
AHOT COOKTOP indicator light will:
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approximately 65.5°C (150°F).
Dual and Triple Surface Units and Control Knobs (on some models)
The surface unit has 2 or 3 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the
cookware you are using.
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.
Models with a Dual-Ring surface
element only Models with a Tri-Ring surface
element only.
Melt setting (on some models) will
melt chocolate or butter.
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Surface Units (Cont.)
USING THE RANGE: Surface Units
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Using the Bridge Zone (on some models)
To use the bridge zone, adjust the knobs for the Left rear
and Left front elements to create one large area for even
cooking.
Using the Warming Zone
FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at
temperatures below 60°C (140°F).
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heat cold food.
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2 hours.
The WARMING ZONE, located in the back center of
the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to
heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold food on the
WARMING ZONE could result in foodborne illness.
Turn the control knob to the ON position.
For best results, all foods on the WARMING ZONE
should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When
warming pastries or breads, the cover should be vented
to allow moisture to escape.
The initial temperature, type and amount of food, type of
pan, and the time held will affect the quality of the food.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing
food from the WARMING ZONE, since cookware and
plates will be hot.
NOTE: The surface warmer will not glow red like the
cooking elements.
Models with a bridge Zone only.
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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
required to bring the water to a boil.
Temperature Limiter on Radiant Glass Cooktops
Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from
getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the surface units off
for a time if:
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For Models With a Radiant Glass Cooktop
The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a
smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is
used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new
parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a
short time.
NOTE: On models with light-colored glass cooktops, it is
normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot
or cooling down. This is temporary and will disappear as
the glass cools to room temperature.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your
selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass surface
even when the cooktop is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass
cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To
avoid overcooking, remove pans from the surface units
when the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the
surface unit until it has cooled completely.
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the cleaning cream or full-strength white vinegar.
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the cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this film.
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drop onto the cooktop, they can cause damage.
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USING THE RANGE: Surface Units
Surface Units (Cont.)
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
Do not slide cookware across the cooktop
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Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop
USING THE RANGE: Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can
be removed, as long as the cooktop
is cleaned immediately. However, do
not let these pots boil dry. Overheated
metal can bond to glass cooktops. An
overheated copper bottom pot will leave
a residue that will permanently stain the
cooktop if not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron:
recommended if bottom of pan is coated
Porcelain Enamel on Steel:
not recommended
Heating empty pans can cause
permanent damage to cooktop glass.
The enamel can melt and bond to the
ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
not recommended
Poor performance. Will scratch the
surface.
Stoneware:
not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Cast Iron:
not recommended—unless designed
specifically for glass cooktops
Poor conductivity and slow to absorb
heat. Will scratch the cooktop surface.
Check pans for flat bottoms by using
a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or
warped bottoms are not recommended.
Do not place wet pans on the glass cooktop.
Do not use woks with support rings on the
glass cooktop.
Use flat-bottomed woks on the glass cooktop.
For Best Results
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place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet
lids. Wet pans and lids may stick to the surface when
cool.
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wok will not heat on glass surface elements.
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wok. They are available at your local retail store. The
bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as
the surface element to ensure proper contact.
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cookware such as pressure cookers or deep-fat
fryers. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be
the correct size.
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1. Upper Oven and Lower Oven: Designates
which oven the controls will operate.
2. Convection Cooking Modes: Convection
cook modes use increased air circulation to improve
performance. The type of benefit depends on the
mode. Your oven has the following convection
cooking modes: Convection Bake and Convection
Roast. See the Cooking Modes section for more
information.
3. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your oven has
the following traditional cooking modes: Bake, Broil
Hi/Lo and Warm. See the Cooking Modes section
for more information.
4. Self Clean: See the Cleaning the Oven section
for important information about using this mode.
5. Start: Must be pressed to start any cooking,
cleaning, or timed function.
6. Cancel/Off: Cancels ALL oven operations except
the clock and timer.
7. Clock: Sets the oven clock time. Press the Set
Clock or 9and 0 pads and hold for 3 seconds. Use
the number pads to program the clock. Press Start
to save the time.
8. Timer: Works as a countdown timer. Press the
Timer pad and the number pads to program the
time in hours and minutes. Press the Start pad.
If the oven is on, it will not turn off when the timer
countdown is complete. To turn the timer off press
the Timer pad.
9. 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
number 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,
Convection Bake, Convection Roast 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.
10. Cook Time: Counts down cooking time and turns
off the oven when the cooking time is complete.
Press the Cook Time pad, use the number pads to
program a cooking time in hours and minutes, then
press Start. This can only be used with Traditional
Bake, Convection Bake, and Convection Roast.
11. Oven Light(s): Turns the oven light(s) on or off
in both ovens. Note that lights in both ovens will not
turn on if the door is opened while the other oven is
in a clean mode.
12. Lock Controls: Locks out the control so that
pressing the pads does not activate the controls.
Press and hold the Lock Controls pad for three
seconds to lock or unlock the control. Cancel/Off is
always active, even when the control is locked.
13. Chef Connect: Pairs your range with compatible
hood or over-the-range microwave. To pair devices,
hold the 6and 7pads for 3 seconds. Bluetooth®
icon will flash while pairing and remain lit once
paired. This feature will synchronize clocks on both
devices and turn on the fan and lights whenever a
burner is active. Press again to disable feature, and
hold for 3 seconds to un-pair devices.
USING THE RANGE: Double Oven Controls
DoubleOven Controls
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Special Features
USING THE RANGE: Special Features
There are several different special features on your range.
Ŷ 7RHQWHUWKH6SHFLDO)HDWXUHVPHQXSUHVVWKHBake and Broil pads at the same time and hold for three
seconds. "OFFSEt" will appear in the display.
Ŷ 6FUROOWKURXJK6SHFLDO)HDWXUHVPHQXXVLQJWKH8pad for down and the 3pad for up.
Ŷ 7RVHOHFWDIHDWXUHWRFKDQJHRUWRFRQILUPDFKDQJHSUHVVWKH0pad.
Ŷ 7RFDQFHODFKDQJHDQGUHWXUQWRWKH6SHFLDO)HDWXUHVPHQXSUHVVWKH6pad. To exit the Special Features
menu, press the 6pad again.
Adjust the Oven Temperature (OFFSEt)
This feature allows the oven baking and convection
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 and Convection
Bake modes. No other cooking modes are affected.
Using the number pads to navigate as described above,
select "OFFSEt". A number between positive and
negative 35 will display. Use the 8or 3pads to increase
or decrease the offset value. Save and confirm by
pressing the 0pad.
End of Timer Signals (End tonE)
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.
Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Display
(dEg Unit)
The oven control is set to use Fahrenheit temperatures
(F), but you can change it to use Celsius temperatures (C).
Clock Configuration (Cloc cFg)
This feature specifies how the time of day will be
displayed. You can select a standard 12-hour clock (12 H)
or 24-hour military time (24 H).
Clock Display (Cloc diSP)
This feature specifies whether the clock appears in the
display. It may be On or Off.
Auto Recipe Conversion (Auto rEciPE)
When using Convection Bake cooking, Auto Recipe
Conversion will automatically convert the regular baking
temperatures entered to convection bake cooking
temperatures when turned on. Note that this option does
not convert convection bake cooking times, it only converts
temperatures. This feature may be turned On or Off.
Sound Volume (Sound)
This feature allows the oven tone volume to be adjusted
between high (Hi), medium (Reg), low (lo), and off (Off).
The control will sound the oven tone at the new volume
level each time the sound level is changed.
12-hour Shutoff (2H ShutoFF)
This feature shuts the oven down after 12 hours of
continuous operation. It may be enabled or disabled.
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Sabbath Mode
The Sabbath mode feature complies with standards set forth by Star K. Some of these standards that will be noticed
by the consumer include the disabling of tones, disabling of oven lights, and delays of about 30 seconds to one
minute on display changes. Only continuous baking or timed baking is allowed in the Sabbath mode. Cooking in the
Sabbath mode is a two-step process, first the Sabbath mode must be set and then the bake mode must be set.
Setting the Sabbath Mode
1. Press the Bake and Broil pads at the same time and
hold until the special features menu is displayed.
2. Use the 3or 8number pads to scroll through the
special features until “SAbbAth” is displayed and then
press 0. Refer to the graphic in the Special Features
section to see how the number keys are mapped.
3. Use the 3or 8number pads to scroll through the
options until “On” is shown in the display, then press
the 0number pad to save the setting. Press 6to exit
the Special Features menu. A single bracket “]” will
appear in the display indicating that the Sabbath mode
is set. The clock will not be displayed. Continuous
bake or timed bake can now be programmed.
Starting a Continuous Bake
1. Press the Bake pad.
2. If the desired temperature is 350F, press Start. If
a different cooking temperature is desired, use the
1through 5number pads or Timer pad to select a
preset cooking temperature, then press Start. Refer
to the graphic below to determine which pad sets the
desired cooking temperature.
After a delay, a second bracket “] [“ will appear in the
display indicating that the oven is baking.
Adjusting the Temperature
1. Press Bake, use the 1through 5number pads and
the Timer pad to select a different preset cooking
temperature, and press Start.
2. Since no feedback is given during temperature
change, an oven thermometer can be used to confirm
temperature changes.
Starting a Timed Bake
1. Press the Bake pad.
2. If the desired temperature is 350F, use the 6through
0number pads or the Lock Control pad to select
a cooking time. If a cooking temperature other
than 350F is desired, use the 1through 5number
pads or the Timer pad to select a preset cooking
temperature, then select the cooking time. Refer to
the graphic on this page to determine which pad sets
the desired cooking temperature and cooking time.
3. Press Start.
After a delay, a second bracket “] [“ will appear in the
display indicating that the oven is baking. When the cook
time expires, the display will change back to a single
bracket “]” indicating that the oven is no longer baking.
No tone will sound when the cook time is complete.
Exit the Sabbath Mode
Exiting the Sabbath mode should be done after the
Sabbath is over.
1. Press Cancel/Off to end any bake mode that may be
running.
2. Press Bake and Broil pads at the same time and
hold until the Special Features menu is displayed.
3. Use the 3or 8number pads to scroll through the
special features until “SAbbAth” is displayed, then
press 0.
4. Use the 3or 8number pads to scroll through the
options until “OFF” is displayed and press 0to save
the setting. Press the 6number pad to exit the
Special Features menu.
Sabbath Mode Power Outage Note
If a power outage occurs while the oven is in Sabbath
Mode, the unit will return to Sabbath Mode when power
is restored, however the oven will return to the off state
even if it was in the middle of a bake cycle when the
power outage occurred.
USING THE OVEN: Sabbath Mode
1 = 170° F, 2 = 200° F, 3 = 250° F, 4 = 300° F, 5 = 325° F, Timer = 400° F
6 = 2 hours, 7 = 2.5 hours, 8 = 3 hours, 9 = 3.5 hours,
0 = 4 hours, Lock Controls = 6 hours
Temperature (°F) 400
Time (hours) 6h
170
2h
200
2.5h
250
3h
300
3.5h
325
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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 3.8 cm (1½") between pans to
allow sufficient space for air to flow.
Your Oven may have extension racks and/or traditional
flat racks.
To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired
position before you turn the oven on.
Extension Racks
Always pull the rack out by its upper front rail to its fully
open position, when placing or removing cookware.
If extension racks are difficult to extend, lubricate the
racks with the graphite lubricant provided with your oven.
Remove the rack from the oven,remove debris in the
side tracks with paper towel, shake the graphite lubricant
and place 4 small drops on the two bottom tracks of the
left and right sides. Open and close the rack several
times to distribute the lubricant.
To order additional graphite lubricant, read the
Assistance and Accessories section at the beginning of
the manual.
To Remove An Extension Rack:
1. Make sure the rack is pushed all the way into
the oven so that side paddles on the rack from
disengaged with oven support.
2. Slide the rack toward you to the bump (stop position)
on the rack support.
3. Firmly grasp both sides of the rack frame and the
sliding rack, tilt the front end up and pull it out.
To Replace An Extension Rack:
1. Firmly grasp both sides of the rack frame and the
sliding rack.
2. Place the curved end of the rack (stop-locks) onto the
oven supports, tilt up the front of the rack and push it
in as far as it will go.
If extension racks are difficult to replace or remove, wipe
the oven rack supports with cooking oil. Do not wipe oil
on the rack slides.
To Lubricate the Paddle:
Shake lubricant and apply to the moving parts of the
paddle mechanisms as shown.
The number of rack positions may vary by model.
Upper Front
Rail
Fully Open Position
Grasp here
USING THE RANGE: Oven Racks
Oven Racks
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USING THE RANGE: Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners /Cookware
Cookware
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 13.9º C (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.
CAUTION: Do not use any type of foil or oven liner to cover the oven bottom. These items can trap
heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product and risk of shock, smoke or fire. Damage from improper use
of these items 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.
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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 and Roasting Modes
Select a mode for baking and roasting based on the
type and quantity of food you are preparing. 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.
Convection Bake
The Convection Bake mode is intended for baking on
multiple racks at the same time. This mode uses heat
primarily from the rear element but also heat from the
upper and lower elements, along with air movement
from the convection fan to enhance cooking evenness.
Your oven is equipped with Auto Recipe Conversion,
so it is not necessary to convert the temperature when
using this mode. Baking time might be slightly longer for
multiple racks than what would be expected for a single
rack. To use this mode press the Convection Bake
pad, enter a temperature, and then press Start. Always
preheat when using this mode.
Convection Roast
The Convection Roast mode is intended for roasting
whole cuts of meat on a single rack. This mode uses
heat from the lower, upper, and rear elements along
with air movement from the convection fan to improve
browning and reduce cooking time. It is not necessary to
convert temperature. Check food earlier than the recipe
suggested time when using this mode or use a meat
probe. To use this mode press the Convection Roast
pad, enter a temperature, and then press Start. It is not
necessary to preheat when using this mode.
Broiling Modes
Broiling is available in both ovens. For better broiling,
the lower oven is recommended. When broiling in the
upper oven, the door should remain CLOSED. When
broiling in the lower oven, the door should remain 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 rack
position 7 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.
Warm
Warm mode is designed to keep hot foods hot for up to
3 hours. To use this mode, press the Warm pad then
press Start. Cover foods that need to remain moist and
do not cover foods that should be crisp. Preheating is
not required. Do not use warm to heat cold food other
than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal. It is also
recommended that food not be kept warm for more
than 2 hours.
USING THE RANGE: Cooking Modes
Cooking Modes
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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 4 Use shiny cookware.
Layer cakes* on Multiple
Racks Bake
Convection Bake 3 and 5 Ensure adequate airflow
(see illustration below).
Chiffon cakes (angel food) Bake 1 Use shiny cookware.
Cookies, biscuits, scones
on a Single Rack Bake 4 Use shiny cookware.
Cookies, biscuits, scones
on Multiple Racks Convection Bake 3 and 5
2, 4 and 6 Ensure adequate airflow.
Beef & Pork
Hamburgers Broil Hi 6 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 6 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
Convection Roast 3 or 4 Use a low sided pan such as a broil pan. Preheating is not necessary.
Poultry
Whole chicken Bake
Convection Roast 3 or 4 Use a low sided pan such as a broil pan.
Bone-in chicken breasts,
legs, thighs
Broil Hi 2 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 2 or 3
Boneless chicken breasts Broil Lo
Bake 2 or 3 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
Convection Roast 1 or 2 Use a low sided pan such as a broil pan.
Turkey breast Bake
Convection Roast 2 or 3 Use a low sided pan such as a broil pan.
Fish Broil Lo
6 (1.3 cm [1/2"] thick or less)
5 (>
1.3 cm [1/2"]
)Watch food closely when broiling. For best performance center food below the
broil heating element.
Casseroles Bake 3 or 4
Frozen Convenience Foods
Pizza, potato products,
chicken nuggets, appetizers
on a Single Rack Bake 3 or 4 Use shiny cookware.
Pizza, potato products,
chicken nuggets, appetizers
on Multiple Racks
Convection Bake 3 and 5 Use shiny cookware.
*When baking four cake layers at a time with traditional
bake, use racks 3 and 5.
*When baking four cake layers at a time with convection
bake, use racks 3 and 5.
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. Rack position for Traditional
Bake, cakes in front of rack 3
and back of rack 5
Rack position for Convection
Bake, cakes in back of rack 3
and front of rack 5
Cooking Guide
USING THE RANGE: Cooking Guide
Lower Cavity for Double Oven Models
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FOOD TYPE RECOMMENDED
MODE(S) RECOMMENDED
RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Baked Goods
Layer cakes, sheet cakes,
muffins, baked on Single Rack Bake 1 Use shiny cookware.
Cookies, biscuits, scones on a
Single Rack Bake 1 Use shiny cookware.
Beef & Pork
Hamburgers Broil Hi 1
Use a broil pan; move food down for more done-
ness/less searing. Watch food closely when broiling.
For best performance center food below the broil
heating element.
Steaks & Chops Broil Hi 1
Use a broil pan; move food down for more done-
ness/less searing. Watch food closely when broiling.
For best performance center food below the broil
heating element.
Poultry
Bone-in chicken breasts, legs,
thighs Broil Lo
Bake 1Broil skin side down first. Watch food closely when
broiling. For best performance when broiling, center
food below the broil heating element.
Boneless chicken breasts Broil Lo
Bake 1For best performance when broiling, center food
below the broil heating element.
Fish Broil Lo 1 Watch food closely when broiling. For best perfor-
mance center food below the broil heating element.
Frozen Convenience Foods
Pizza, french fries, tator tots,
chicken nuggets, appetizers
on a Single Rack Bake 1 Use shiny cookware.
Upper Cavity for Double Oven Models
USING THE RANGE: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide (Cont.)
NOTE: For better broiling, the lower oven is recommended.
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