GE PCGB995 Original instructions

Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Aluminum.Foil 11
Clock.and.Timer 14
Oven
. Baking.and.Roasting 16
. Broiling,.Broiling.Guide 13
. Control.Lockout 22
. Convection
. Lights 10
. Oven.Control 9
. Power.Outage
. Preheating 11
. Probe 16
. Racks 25
. Sabbath.Feature 24
. Self-Cleaning
. Special.Features
. Thermostat.Adjustment 26
. Timed.Baking..
. and.Roasting 15
. Vent 10
Surface.Cooking 6-8
. Griddle 8
Care and Cleaning
Burner.Assembly 29
Burner.Grates
Control.Panel.and.Knobs 33
Cooktop 33
Door.Removal 34
Griddle 31
Oven.Bottom 34
Oven.Light.Replacement 37
Oven.Vents 33
Racks 35
Self-Cleaning
Stainless.Steel.Surfaces 36
Installation
Instructions 40–49
Air.Adjustment 48
Anti-Tip.Device 49
Assemble.Surface.Burners 46
Checking.Burner..
Ignition 47
Connecting.the.Range..
to.Gas. 42–44
Dimensions.and.Clearances 40
Electrical.Connections 45
Leveling.the.Range 48
LP 41
Troubleshooting
Tips 50–53
Accessories 54
Consumer Support
Consumer.Support Back.Cover
Warranty.for.Customers..
in.Canada 57
Warranty.for.Customers..
56
Ranges
183D5580P268 29-5765...07-11 GE
PCGB995
CCGS990
Owner’s Manual
& Installation
Instructions
GEAppliances.com
Self-Cleaning Gas
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ____________________
Serial # _____________________
You.can.find.them.on.a.label.under.
the.manifold.above.the.upper.oven.
In Canada contact us at:
www.GEAppliances.ca

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
.IMPORTANT.SAFETY.NOTICE
The.California.Safe.Drinking.Water.and.Toxic.Enforcement.Act.requires.the.Governor.of.California.to.publish.a.list.of.
substances.known.to.the.state.to.cause.cancer,.birth.defects.or.other.reproductive.harm,.and.requires.businesses.to.
warn.customers.of.potential.exposure.to.such.substances
The.fiberglass.insulation.in.self-clean.ovens.gives.off.a.very.small.amount.of.carbon.monoxide.during.the.cleaning.cycle.
Exposure.can.be.minimized.by.venting.with.an.open.window.or.using.a.ventilation.fan.or.hood
WARNING
-.Do.not.store.or.use.gasoline.or.other.flammable.vapors.and.liquids.in.the.vicinity.of.this.or.any.other.appliance
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
■ Do.not.try.to.light.any.appliance
■ Do.not.touch.any.electrical.switch;.do.not.use.any.phone.in.your.building
■ Immediately.call.your.gas.supplier.from.a.neighbor’s.phone.Follow.the.gas.supplier’s.instructions
■ If.you.cannot.reach.your.gas.supplier,.call.the.fire.department
-.Installation.and.service.must.be.performed.by.a.qualified.installer,.service.agency.or.the.gas.supplier
WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result, causing property damage, personal injury or death.
■..All.ranges.can.tip
■ BURNS.or.other.SERIOUS.INJURIES.can.result
■ INSTALL.and.CHECK.the.anti-tip.bracket.following.the.instructions.supplied.with.the.bracket
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
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6268774.to.receive.one.at.no.cost.(in.Canada,.
call.18005613344).For.installation.instructions.of.the.bracket,.visit.GEAppliancescom.(in.Canada,.GEAppliancesca)
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat
or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
■..Use.this.appliance.for.its.intended.purpose.as.described.
in.this.owner’s.manual
■..Have.your.range.installed.and.properly.grounded.by.
a.qualified.installer.in.accordance.with.the.provided.
installation.instructions.Any.adjustment.and.service.
should.be.performed.only.by.a.qualified.gas.range.
installers.or.service.technicians.Do.not.attempt.to.repair.
or.replace.any.part.of.your.range.unless.it.is.specifically.
recommended.in.this.manual
■..Your.range.is.shipped.from.the.factory.set.for.use.
with.natural.gas.It.can.be.converted.for.use.with.LP.
gas.If.required,.thse.adjustments.must.be.made.by.a.
qualified.technician.in.accordance.with.the.installatoin.
instructions.and.local.codes.The.agency.performing.this.
work.assumes.responsibility.for.the.conversion
■..Have.the.installer.show.you.the.location.of.the.range.
gas.shut-off.valve.and.how.to.turn.it.off.if.necessary
■..Plug.your.range.into.a.120-volt.grounded.outlet.only.Do.
not.remove.the.round.grounding.prong.from.the.plug.
If.in.doubt.about.the.grounding.of.the.home.electrical.
system,.it.is.your.responsibility.and.obligation.to.have.an.
ungrounded.outlet.replaced.with.a.properly.grounded,.
three.prong.outlet.in.accordance.with.the.National.
Electrical.Code.Do.not.use.on.extension.cord.with.this.
appliance
■..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
■..Be.sure.all.packing.materials.are.removed.from.the.
range.before.operating.to.prevent.ignition.of.these.
materials
■ Avoid.scratching.or.impacting.glass.doors,.cooktops.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
■ Do.not.leave.children.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
■ 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
■..Do.not.allow.anyone.to.climb,.stand.or.hang.on.the.
oven.door,.drawer.or.cooktop.They.could.damage.the.
range.or.tip.it.over.causing.severe.injury.or.death
■..Never.block.the.vents.(air.openings).of.the.range.They.
provide.the.air.inlets.and.outlets.that.are.necessary.for.
the.range.to.operate.properly.with.correct.combustion.
Air.openings.are.located.at.the.rear.of.the.cooktop,.
at.the.top.and.bottom.of.the.oven.door,.and.at.the.
bottomof.the.range.under.the.warming.drawer,.lower.
oven.drawer.or.kick.panel
■ 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.surface.burners,.burner.grate,.or.oven.
heating.element.Do.not.use.a.towel.or.other.bulky.cloth.
in.place.of.pot.holders
■..Be.careful.not.to.touch.hot.surfaces.of.the.range.
Potentially.hot.surfaces.include.burners,.grates,.cooktop,.
backguard,.oven.and.door.interior.and.crevices.around.
the.oven.door
■..Do.not.heat.unopened.food.containers.Pressure.could.
build.up.and.the.container.could.burst,.causing.an.
injury
■..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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■..Do.not.use.water.on.grease.fires.Never.pick.up.
a.flaming.pan.Turn.the.controls.off.Smother.a.
flaming.pan.on.a.surface.burner.by.covering.the.pan.
completely.with.a.well-fitting.lid,.cookie.sheet.or.flat.
tray.If.necessary,.use.a.multi-purpose.dry.chemical.or.
foam-type.fire.extinguisher
■..If.there.is.a.fire.in.the.oven.during.baking,.turn.the.oven.
off.and.keep.the.door.closed.until.the.fire.goes.out.If.
necessary,.use.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:
■..Never.leave.the.surface.burners.unattended.at.medium.
or.high.heat.settings.Foods,.especially.oily.foods,.may.
ignite.resulting.in.fire.that.could.spread.to.surrounding.
cabinets
■..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.and.avoid.pans.that.are.unstable.
or.easily.tipped.Select.cookware.that.is.matched.to.the.
size.of.the.burner.Burner.flames.should.be.adjusted.so.
that.they.do.not.extend.beyond.the.bottom.of.the.pan.
Excessive.flame.may.be.hazardous
■..Always.use.the.LITE.position.when.igniting.the.top.
burners.and.make.sure.the.burners.have.ignited
■ When.using.glass/ceramic.cookware,.make.sure.it.is.
suitable.for.cooktop.service;.others.may.break.because.
of.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.burners
■ When.preparing.flaming.foods.under.a.hood,.turn.the.
fan.on
■ Do.not.use.a.wok.with.a.round.metal.support.ring.the.
ring.may.trap.heat.and.block.air.to.the.burner.resulting.
in.a.carbon.monoxide.hazard
■ Do.not.attempt.to.lift.the.cooktop.Doing.so.may.
damage.the.gas.tubing.to.the.surface.burners.resulting.
in.a.gas.leak.and.risk.of.fire
■ When.disabling.Gas/Control.Lockout.(on.some.models),.
make.sure.the.surface.controls.are.set.to.the.OFF.
position.This.will.prevent.unintended.gas.flow.from.the.
burners
■ Do.not.use.aluminum.foil.to.cover.the.grates.or.line.
any.part.of.the.cooktop.Doing.so.may.result.in.carbon.
monoxide.poisoning,.overheating.of.the.cooktop.
surfaces,.or.a.potential.fire.hazard
COOKTOP.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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.Avoid.storing.commonly.used.items.
in.cabinetes.above.the.range.and.be.careful.when.
reaching.over.the.range.Clothing.in.close.proximity.to.
burners.or.hot.surfaces.may.ignite.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
WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING .NEVER.cover.any.slots,.holes,.or.
passages.in.the.oven.bottom.or.cover.an.entire.rack.with.
materials.such.as.aluminum.foil.Doing.so.blocks.air.flow.
through.the.oven.and.may.cause.carbon.monixide.
poisoning.Aluminum.foil.linings.may.also.trap.heat,.causing.
a.fire.hazard
■..Stand.away.from.the.range.when.opening.the.oven.
door.Hot.air.or.steam.which.escapes.can.cause.burns.
to.hands,.face.and/or.eyes
■ Keep.the.oven.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,.be.careful.to.
avoid.touching.hot.surfaces
■..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.leave.items.on.the.cooktop.near.the.oven.vent.
which.is.in.the.center.of.the.backguard.Items.may.
overheat.resulting.in.a.risk.of.fire.or.burns
■..When.using.cooking.or.roasting.bags.in.the.oven,.follow.
the.manufacturer’s.directions
■..Never.broil.with.door.open.Open-door.broiling.is.not.
permitted.due.to.overheating.of.control.knobs
OVEN.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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.
■..Before.operating.the.self-clean.cycle,.remove.pans,.
shiny.metal.oven.racks.and.other.utensils.from.the.
oven.Only.porcelain-coated.oven.racks.may.be.left.in.
the.oven.Do.not.use.self-clean.to.clean.other.parts,.
such.as.grates
■..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
WARNING
■..The.purpose.of.the.warming.drawer.is.to.hold.hot.
cooked.foods.at.serving.temperature.Bacteria.will.grow.
in.food.while.it.is.below.140°F.Do.not.put.cold.food.in.
warming.drawer.Do.not.heat.food.for.more.than..
2.hours.Failure.to.follow.these.instructions.may.result.in.
foodborne.illness
■..Do.not.leave.paper.products,.plastics,.canned.food.or.
combustible.materials.in.the.drawer.They.may.ignite
■ Do.not.touch.the.heating.element.or.the.interior.surface.
of.the.drawer.These.surfaces.may.be.hot.enough.to.
cause.burns.
■ Use.care.when.opening.the.drawer.Open.the.drawer.a.
crack.and.let.hot.air.or.steam.escape.before.removing.
or.replacing.food.Hot.air.or.steam.that.escapes.can.
cause.burns.to.hands,.face.and/or.eyes
■ Do.not.use.aluminum.foil.to.line.the.warming.drawer.
Foil.is.an.excellent.heat.insulator.and.will.trap.heat.
beneath.it.This.will.upset.the.performance.of.the.
drawer.and.potentially.cause.a.fire.hazard
.WARMING.DRAWER/LOWER.OVEN.DRAWER.SAFETY.
.INSTRUCTIONS (Some models)
WARNING

Using the gas surface burners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
.WARNING
Burner flames that
are not covered by cookware may present a risk
of fire or clothing ignition. The griddle burner
should only be used with the griddle in place.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Make.sure.all.the.surface.burners.are.placed.in.
their.respective.positions
Push.the.control.knob.in.and.turn.it.to.the.LITE.position
You.will.hear.a.little.clicking.noise—the.sound.
of.the.electric.spark.igniting.the.burner
Turn.the.knob.to.adjust.the.flame.size.If.the.
knob.stays.at.LITE,.it.will.continue.to.click
When.one.burner.is.turned.to.LITE,. all.the.
burners.spark.Do.not.attempt.to.disassemble.
or.clean.around.any.burner.while.another.
burner.is.on.An.electric.shock.may.result,.which.
could.cause.you.to.knock.over.hot.cookware
Push the control knob in and turn
it to the LITE position.
Before Lighting a Gas Burner
..Make.sure.all.burners.are.in.place
..Make.sure.all.grates.on.the.range.are.
properly.placed.before.using.any.burner
..If.your.range.has.the.Gas/Control.Lockout.
feature,.make.sure.it.is.disabled.before.
attempting.to.light.the.surface.burners
After Lighting a Gas Burner
..Do.not.operate.the.burner.for.an.extended.
period.of.time.without.cookware.on.the.
grate.The.finish.on.the.grate.may.chip.
without.cookware.to.absorb.the.heat
..Be.sure.the.burners.and.grates.are.cool.
before.you.place.your.hand,.a.pot.holder,.
cleaning.cloths.or.other.materials.on.them
Sealed Gas Burners
Your.gas.range.cooktop.has.sealed.gas.
burners.They.offer.convenience,.cleanability.
and.flexibility.to.be.used.in.a.wide.range.of.
cooking.applications
The.smallest.burner.in.the.right.rear.position.
is.the.simmer.burner.On.some.models,.the.
right.front.position.triple.flame.burner.will.be.
the.simmer.burner.This.burner.can.be.turned.
down.to.SIM.for.a.very.low.simmer.setting.
It.provides.precise.cooking.performance.for.
delicate.foods.such.as.sauces.or.foods.that.
require.low.heat.for.a.long.cooking.time
The.medium.(left.rear).and.the.large.(left.
front).burners.are.the.primary.burners.
for.most.cooking.These.general-purpose.
burners.can.be.turned.down.from.HI.to.LO.to.
suit.a.wide.range.of.cooking.needs
The.extra.large.burner.(right.front,.triple.flame.
burner,.or.left.front.burner.on.some.models).are.
the.maximum.output.burners.Like.the.other.
four.burners,.it.can.be.turned.down.from.HI.to.
SIM.for.a.wide.range.of.cooking.applications.
These.burners.are.designed.to.quickly.bring.
large.amounts.of.liquid.to.a.boil.They.have.
a..special.POWER BOIL™.setting.designed.to.
be.used.with.cookware.10.inches.or.larger.in.
diameter.for.the.extra.large.and.11.inches.or.
larger.for.the.triple.flame.burner.
The.center.oval.burner.(on.some.models).is.for.
large.pots/pans.or.for.use.with.the.griddle
Medium Small
Large Center (oval)
(on some
models)
Extra Large
Extra
Large
on
some
models Tri-ring
burner (on
some models)
Bridge burner
(on some
models)
For extra large burners only
For tri-ring burners only
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GEAppliances.com
How to Select Flame Size
.WARNING
Flames that are
not covered by cookware may present a risk
of burns or clothing igniton. Never let flames
extend beyond the sides of the cookware.
Watch.the.flame,.not.the.knob,.as.you.adjust.
heat.When.fast.heating.is.desired,.the.flame.
size.on.a.gas.burner.should.match.the.
cookware.you.are.using
Flames.larger.than.the.bottom.of.the.cookware.
will.not.result.in.faster.heating.and.may.be.
hazardous
In Case of Power Failure
In.case.of.a.power.failure,.you.can.light.the.
gas.surface.burners.on.your.range.with.a.
match.Hold.a.lit.match.to.the.burner,.then.
push.in.and.turn.the.control.knob.to.the.LITE.
position.Use.extreme.caution.when.lighting.
burners.this.way.
Surface.burners.in.use.when.an.electrical.
power.failure.occurs.will.continue.to.operate.
normally
NOTE: If Gas/Control Lockout is in use at the
time of a power failure, the surface burners
cannot be lit.
Wok This Way
We.recommend.that.you.use.a.14-inch.or.
smaller.flat-bottomed.wok.Make.sure.the.wok.
bottom.sits.flat.on.the.grate.They.are.available.
at.your.local.retail.store
Only.a.flat-bottomed.wok.should.be.used
Do.not.use.a.wok.support.ring.Placing.the.
ring.over.the.burner.or.grate.may.cause.the.
burner.to.work.improperly,.resulting.in.carbon.
monoxide.levels.above.allowable.standards.
This.could.be.dangerous.to.your.health.
Use a flat-bottomed wok
Stove Top Grills
Do.not.use.stove.top.grills.on.your.sealed.gas.
burners.If.you.use.the.stove.top.grill.on.the.
sealed.gas.burner,.it.will.cause.incomplete.
combustion.and.can.result.in.exposure.to.
carbon.monoxide.levels.above.allowable.
current.standards.
This.can.be.hazardous.to.your.health
Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weight.cookware.is.
recommended.because.it.heats.quickly.
and.evenly.Most.foods.brown.evenly.in.an.
aluminum.skillet.Use.saucepans.with.tight-
fitting.lids.when.cooking.with.minimum.
amounts.of.water
Cast-Iron:.If.heated.slowly,.most.skillets.will.
give.satisfactory.results
Enamelware:.Under.some.conditions,.the.
enamel.of.some.cookware.may.melt.Follow.
cookware.manufacturer’s.recommendations.
for.cooking.methods
Glass:.There.are.two.types.of.glass.
cookware—those.for.oven.use.only.and.
those.for.top-of-range.cooking.(saucepans,.
coffee.and.teapots).Glass.conducts.heat.
very.slowly
Heatproof Glass Ceramic:.Can.be.used.for.
either.surface.or.oven.cooking.It.conducts.
heat.very.slowly.and.cools.very.slowly.Check.
cookware.manufacturer’s.directions.to.be.
sure.it.can.be.used.on.gas.ranges
Stainless Steel:.This.metal.alone.has.poor.
heating.properties.and.is.usually.combined.
with.copper,.aluminum.or.other.metals.for.
improved.heat.distribution.Combination.
metal.skillets.usually.work.satisfactorily.
if.they.are.used.with.medium.heat.as.the.
manufacturer.recommends
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WARNING Fire Hazard
 The Pre-Heat setting (on some models) is provided to
quickly preheat your griddle. Turn control down before
placing food on the griddle. Cooking on the Pre-Heat
setting may result in fire.
 Use care when cooking greasy foods. Spilled grease may
result in fire.
 Never place or store any items on the griddle, even when
it is not in use. Heat from surrounding burners can heat
the griddle and may result in fire.
 Place and remove the griddle only when all grates and
griddle are cool and all surface units are turned OFF.
Most.griddled.foods.require.cooking.on.a.preheated.surface.
Preheat.griddle.according.to.this.guide,.then.switch.to.the.
desired.cook.setting.
.. Do.not.use.oil.on.the.griddle.for.extended.lengths.of.time.
Permanent.staining.and/or.craze.lines.on.the.surface.could.result
..Do not overheat the griddle..Leaving.the.griddle.burner.
on.at.HI.for.an.extended.amount.of.time.without.food.can.
damage.the.nonstick.coating
..Avoid.using.metal.utensils.with.sharp.points.or.rough.sharp.
edges.which.might.damage.the.griddle.surface
..Do.not.cut.foods.on.the.griddle
Your.nonstick.coated.griddle.or.preseasoned.
griddle.(on.some.models).provides.an.
extra-large.cooking.surface.for.meats,.
pancakes.or.other.food.usually.prepared.in.a.
frying.pan.or.skillet
NOTE: Your.griddle.will.discolor.over.time.as.it.
becomes.seasoned.with.use
How to Insert the Griddle
Using the griddle. (on some models)
The.griddle.can.only.be.used.with.the.center.
burner.To.insert.the.griddle,.remove.the.center.
grate.and.replace.with.the.griddle.
NOTE: Do not clean the griddle in the self-
cleaning oven
Using the Griddle Nonstick Griddle for Models JCGB870
Type of Food Preheat Time Cook Setting
Warming.Tortillas 4.min 6
Pancakes 4.min 7
Hamburgers 4.min 8
Fried.Eggs 2.min 7
Breakfast.Sausage.Links 35.min 8
Hot.Sandwiches.(such.as.
Grilled.Cheese) 3.min 8
Type of Food Preheat Conditions Cook Setting
Warming.Tortillas none 3.(Med-Low)
Pancakes 7.(Med-Hi).
3.min 7.(Med-Hi)
Hamburgers 7.(Med-Hi).
5.min 7.(Med-Hi)
Breakfast.Sausage.Links Hi.
5.min 5.(Med)
Hot.Sandwiches.(such.as.
Grilled.Cheese) Hi. 4.min Hi
NOTE: Griddle settings may need to be adjusted if the griddle is
used for an extended time.
NOTE: Griddle settings may need to be adjusted if the griddle is
used for an extended time.
NOTE: Griddle settings may need to be adjusted if the griddle is
used for an extended time.
Preseasoned Griddle for Model PCGB995
Type of Food Preheat
Conditions Cook Setting
Warming.Tortillas none 3.(Med-Low)
Pancakes 4.(Med-Hi).
10.min 4.(Med)
Hamburgers Hi.
5.min 5.(Med). Sear.on.Hi.for.1.
minute.on.each.
side
Fried.Eggs Hi.
5.min 4.(Med)
Breakfast.Sausage.Links Hi.
5.min 5.(Med)
Hot.Sandwiches.(such.as.
Grilled.Cheese) Hi. 4.min Hi
Nonstick Griddle for Model CCGS990

Using the lower oven.
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
Bake Pad
.Touch.to.select.the.bake.function
.Convection Bake Pad (on some models)
.Touch.to.select.baking.with.the.convection.function
.Convection Roast Pad (on some models)
.Touch.to.select.roasting.with.the.convection.
function
Start Pad
.Must.be.touched.to.start.any.cooking.or.cleaning.
function
Warm Pad
Touch.to.keep.cooked.foods.warm.See.the.How to
Set the Oven for Warming.section
Display
.Shows.the.time.of.day,.oven.temperature,.whether.
the.oven.is.in.the.bake,.broil.or.self-cleaning.mode,.
the.times.set.for.the.timer.or.automatic.oven.
operations,.and.if.the.range.is.locked
If “F–” and a number or letter flash in the display
and the oven control signals, this indicates a function
error code. Touch the Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to
cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the
function error code repeats, disconnect the power to the
oven and call for service.
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a
power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed
functions must be reset.
The time of day will flash in the display when there has
been a power outage.
Self Clean Pad
.Touch.to.select.self-cleaning.function.See.the.
Using the self-cleaning oven.section
.Oven Light On/Off Pad
.Touch.to.turn.the.oven.light.on.or.off
Delay Start Pad
.Use.along.with.Cooking Time.or.Self Clean.pads.
to.set.the.oven.to.start.and.stop.automatically.at.a.
time.you.set
Cooking Time Pad
.Touch.and.then.touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.
amount.of.time.you.want.your.food.to.cook.The.
oven.will.shut.off.when.the.cooking.time.has.run.
out
Clear/Off Pad
.Touch.to.cancel.ALL.oven.operations.except.the.
clock,.timer.and.Gas/Control.Lockout.or.Control.
Lockout.(depending.on.model)
Clock Pad
Touch.before.setting.the.clock
Number Pads
.Use.to.set.any.function.requiring.numbers,.such.
as.the.time.of.day.on.the.clock,.the.timer,.the.oven.
temperature,.the.internal.food.temperature,.the.
start.time.and.length.of.operation.for.timed.baking.
and.self-cleaning
Kitchen Timer On/Off Pad
Touch.to.select.the.timer.feature
Probe Pad
Touch.when.using.the.probe.to.cook.food
Gas/Control Lockout Pad (on some models)
Touch.and.hold.the.Gas Control Lockout.pad.
for.3.seconds.to.lock/unlock.the.surface.burners,.
oven.burners.and.control.panel.so.they.cannot.be.
activated
Oven Control, Clock, Timer and Features
Features, appearance and pad locations may vary.
HOLD 3 SEC
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Using the ovens..
To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Before you begin…
The.racks.have.stop-locks,.so.that.when.placed.
correctly.on.the.rack.supports.(A.through.C),.
they.will.stop.before.coming.completely.out,.
and.will.not.tilt
When.placing.and.removing.cookware,.pull.the.
rack.out.to.the.bump.on.the.rack.support
.CAUTION When you are using
a rack in the lowest position (R), you will
need to use caution when pulling the rack
out. We recommend that you pull the rack
out several inches and then, using two pot
holders, pull the rack out by holding the
sides of it. The rack is low and you can be
burned if you put your hand in the middle of
the rack and pull all the way out. Be careful
not to burn your hand on the door when
using the rack in the lowest position (R).
To.remove.a.rack,.pull.it.toward.you,.tilt.the.
front.end.up.and.pull.it.out
To.replace,.place.the.end.of.the.rack.(stop-
locks).on.the.support,.tilt.up.the.front.and.push.
the.rack.in
NOTE: The rack is not designed to slide out at
the special low rack (R) position.
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The oven has 3 shelf positions.
It also has a special low shelf
position (R) for extra large items,
such as a large turkey.
Power Outage
The.oven.or.broiler.cannot.be.lit.during.a.power.
failure.Gas.will.not.flow.unless.the.glow.bar.is.
hot
If.the.oven.is.in.use.when.a.power.failure.
occurs,.the.oven.burner.shuts.off.and.cannot.
be.re-lit.until.power.is.restored.This.is.because.
the.flow.of.gas.is.automatically.stopped.
and.will.not.resume.when.power.is.restored.
until.the.glow.bar.has.reached.operating.
temperature
Upper Oven Light
Touch.the.Oven.Light.pad.on.the.upper.control.
panel.to.turn.the.light.on.or.off
Upper Oven Vent
Your.oven.is.vented.through.ducts.at.the.rear.
of.the.range.Do.not.block.these.ducts.when.
cooking.in.the.oven—it.is.important.that.the.
flow.of.hot.air.from.the.oven.and.fresh.air.
to.the.oven.burner.be.uninterrupted.Avoid.
touching.the.vent.openings.or.nearby.surfaces.
during.oven.or.broiler.operation—they.may.
become.hot
..Handles.of.pots.and.pans.on.the.cooktop.
may.become.hot.if.left.too.close.to.the.vent
..Do.not.leave.plastic.or.flammable.items.on.
the.cooktop—they.may.melt.or.ignite.if.left.
too.close.to.the.vent
..Do.not.leave.closed.containers.on.the.
cooktop.The.pressure.in.closed.containers.
may.increase,.which.may.cause.them..
to.burst
..Metal.items.will.become.very.hot.if.they.are.
left.on.the.cooktop,.and.could.cause.burns
Plastic items on the cooktop may
melt if left too close to the vent.
Vent appearance and location vary.

If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-
cleaning only.
How to Set the Lower Oven for Baking or Roasting
Your.oven.is.not.designed.for.open-door.
cooking
..Touch.the.BAKE.pad
...Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.
temperature
...Touch.the.START.pad
The.word.ON.and.100°.will.be.displayed.As.the.
oven.heats.up,.the.display.will.show.the.changing.
temperature.When.the.oven.reaches.the.
temperature.you.set,.a.tone.will.sound
To change the oven temperature during BAKE
cycle, press the BAKE pad and then the number
pads to get the new temperature.
...Check.food.for.doneness.at.minimum.time.
on.recipe.Cook.longer.if.necessary
....Touch.the.CLEAR/OFF.pad.when.cooking.
is.complete
NOTE: A cooling fan may automatically turn on
and off to cool internal parts. This is normal and
the fan may continue to run even after the unit
is turned off.
Preheating and Pan Placement
To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the
desired position before you turn on the oven.
Preheat.the.oven.if.the.recipe.calls.for.it.
To.preheat,.set.the.oven.at.the.correct.
temperature.Preheating.is.necessary.when.
convection.baking.and.for.good.results.when.
baking.cakes,.cookies,.pastry.and.breads.For.
ovens.without.a.preheat.indicator.light.or.tone,.
preheat.10.minutes.
Baking.results.will.be.better.if.baking.pans.are.
centered.in.the.oven.as.much.as.possible.Pans.
should.not.touch.each.other.or.the.walls.of.the.
oven.
If.you.need.to.use.two.shelves,.stager.the.pans.
so.one.is.not.directly.above.another.leaving.
approximately.1-1/2”.between.pans,.from.the.
front,.back.and.sides.of.the.walls
NOTE:.Do.not.bake.or.store.anything.in.either.
oven.during.a.self.clean.cycle
Oven Moisture
As.your.oven.heats.up,.the.temperature.change.
of.the.air.in.the.oven.may.cause.water.droplets.
to.form.on.the.door.glass.These.droplets.
are.harmless.and.will.evaporate.as.the.oven.
continues.to.heat.up
The oven has a special low rack
(R) position just above the oven
bottom. Use it when extra cooking
space is needed, for example,
when cooking a large turkey. The
rack is not designed to slide out at
this position.
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
When baking on a single rack, use
the rack position from the chart for
your type of food. Baking results
will be better if baking pans are
centered in the oven as much as
possible.
When baking four cake layers at a
time, use racks A and C. Place the
lower pans at the back of the rack
and the upper pans to the front of
the rack shown so that one pan is
not directly above another.
Using the lower oven..GEAppliances.com
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Using the upper oven.
To use the upper oven
...Push.in.and.turn.the.upper.oven.knob.to.
any desired setting
...Allow.the upper.oven.to.preheat
 The upper oven signal light is located on the
upper.left.side.of.the.knob.and.glows.when.the.
knob is in the ON position.It remains ON until
the.knob.is.moved.to.the.OFF.position
The "Heating" signal light is located on the
upper.right.side.of.the.knob.and.glows.when.
the heating elements are active.Preheat
is.complete.after.the."Heating".signal.has.
turned off for the first time with each use.
A.tone.will.NOT.sound.when.the.oven.is.
finished preheating
NOTES:
The lower oven cannot be used during a
self-clean cycle of the upper oven.
Do not put food, foil or cookware directly on
the bottom of the upper oven.
If foods require a cover, use only foil or lids
able to wirhstand baking temperatures. Do
not use plastic.
 For best baking results, use rack position B. If
your dish is too tall, place on rack position A.
 For best results, bake cakes in lower oven.
Push in and turn the upper oven
knob to any desired setting.
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How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling
...Place.the.meat.or.fish.on.a.broiler.grid.in.a.
broiler.pan
...Follow.suggested.rack.positions.in.the.
Broiling Guide
...The.oven.door.must.be.closed.during.
broiling
...Push.in.and.turn.the.upper.oven.knob.to.
broil.setting
Serve.the.food.immediately,.and.leave.the.pan.
outside.the.oven.to.cool.during.the.meal.for.
easiest.cleaning
Close the door. Always broil with
the door closed.
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The.upper.oven.has.2.rack.positions
**.In.general,.higher.rack.positions.
yield.darker.external.searing.and.
lower.positions.yield.more.doneness
For.best.results,.the.broil.pan.should.
be.oriented.parallel.to.the.broiler
.GEAppliances.com
Broiling Guide
Preheat.oven.for.5.minutes
The.size,.weight,.thickness,.
starting temperature and
your.preference.of.doneness.
will affect broiling times.This
guide.is.based.on.meats.at.
refrigerator temperature
†The US.Department of
Agriculture says “Rare beef is
popular, but you should know that
cooking it to only 140°F means
some food poisoning organisms
may survive” (Source: Safe Food
Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA
Rev.June 1985)
*Due to the variety of meats and cuts available, you may select alternate rack positions based on personal
preference.of.doneness.and.external.searing.See.illustration.for.description.of.rack.positions
Food Doneness Type or
Thickness Rack Type Rack Position* Comments
Beef Rare -
Medium.
Rare.(140˚-
160˚F)
Steaks-.1".thick Roller/Flat A Steaks.less.than.1".thick.are.
difficult.to.cook.rare.They.may.
cook.through.before.browning
To.avoid.curling,.slash.fat.at.1".
intervals
For.best.results,.broil.no.more.
than.8.ground.beef.patties.at.
one.time
Medium.
(160˚F) Steaks.-.. 3/4".to.1".thick Roller/Flat A
Well.Done.
(170˚F) Steaks.-.. 3/4".to.1".thick Roller/Flat A
Medium.
(160˚F) Ground.Beef. Patties.-.1/2".to.
3/4".thick
Roller/Flat A
Well.Done.
(170˚F) Ground.Beef. Patties.-.1/2".to.
3/4".thick
Roller/Flat A
Chicken Breast,.
boneless Roller/Flat A Broil.skin.side.down.first
Breast,.bone-in Roller/Flat A
Fish
fillets 1/2".to.1".thick Roller/Flat A Handle.and.turn.very.carefully
Pork
chops Well.Done. (170˚F) 3/4".thick Roller/Flat A To.avoid.curling,.slash.fat.at.1". intervals

Using the clock and timer.
Not all features are on all models.
To Set the Clock
The.clock.must.be.set.to.the.correct.time.of.
day.for.the.automatic.oven..timing.functions.
to.work.properly.The.time.of.day.cannot.be.
changed.during.a.timed.baking.or.self-cleaning.
cycle
...Touch.the.Clock.pad
...Touch.the.number.pads
Touch.the.number.pads.the.same.way.you.
read.them.For.example,.to.set.12:34,.touch.the.
number.pads.1, 2, 3.and.4.in.that.order
If.number.pads.are.not.touched.within.one.
minute.after.you.touch.the.Clock.pad,.the.
display.reverts.to.the.original.setting.If.this.
happens,.touch.the.Clock.pad.and.reenter.the.
time.of.day
...Touch.the.Start.pad.until.the.time.of.day.
shows.in.the.display.This.enters.the.time.
and.starts.the.clock
To.check.the.time.of.day.when.the.display..
is.showing.other.information,.simply.touch.the.
Clock.pad.The.time.of.day.shows.until.another.
pad.is.touched
To Set the Timer (For lower oven only.)
The.timer.does.not.control.oven.operations.
The.maximum.setting.on.the.timer.is.9.hours.
and.59.minutes
...Touch.the.Kitchen Timer On/Off.pad
...Touch.the.number.pads.until.the.amount.
of.time.you.want.shows.in.the.display.The.
maximum.time.that.can.be.entered.in.
minutes.is.59.Times.more.than.59.
minutes.should.be.changed.to.hours.and.
minutes.For.example,.to.enter.90.minutes.
as.1.hour.30.minutes,.touch.1, 3.and.0.in.
that.order
If.you.make.a.mistake,.press.the.Kitchen Timer
On/Off.pad.and.begin.again
...Touch.the.Start.pad.After.pressing.the.
Start.pad,.Set.disappears;.this.tells.you.the.
time.is.counting.down,.although.the.
display.does.not.change.until.one.minute.
has.passed
...When.the.timer.reaches.:00,.the.control.
will.beep.3.times.followed.by.one.beep.
every.6.seconds.until.the Kitchen Timer.
On/Off pad.is.touched
The.6-second.tone.can.be.canceled.by.
following.the.steps.in.the.Special.features.of.
your.oven.control.section.under.Tones.at.the.
End.of.a.Timed.Cycle
Make.sure.the.clock.is.set.to.the.
correct.time.of.day
The.timer.is.a.minute.timer.only.
The.Clear/Off.pad.does.not.affect..
the.timer
Power Outage
If.a.flashing.time.is.in.the.display,.you.have.
experienced.a.power.failure.Reset.the.clockTouch.the.Clock.pad.once.to.reset.Enter.the.
correct.time.of.day.by.touching.the.appropriate.
number.pads.Touch.the.Start.pad
To Reset the Timer
If.the.display.is.still.showing.the.time.remaining,.
you.may.change.it.by.touching.the.Kitchen.
Timer On/Off.pad.and.then.touching.the.
number.pads.until.the.time.you.want.appears.
in.the.display
If.the.remaining.time.is.not.in.the.display.(clock,.
delay.start.or.cooking.time.are.in.the.display),.
recall.the.remaining.time.by.touching.the.
Kitchen Timer On/Off pad.and.then.touching.
the.number.pads.to.enter.the.new.time.you.
want
To Cancel the Timer
Touch.the.Kitchen Timer On/Off.pad.twice
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NOTE: 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.
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The upper oven will turn on immediately and
cook for a selected length of time. At the end
of the cooking time, the oven will turn off
automatically.
...Touch.the.Bake.pad
...Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.
oven.temperature
...Touch.the Cooking Time pad
NOTE: If.your.recipe.requires.preheating,.you.
may.need.to.add.additional.time.to.the.length.
of.the.cooking.time
...Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.
length.of.cooking.time.The.minimum.
cooking.time.you.can.set.is.1.minute
The.oven.temperature.that.you.set.and.
the.cooking.time.that.you.entered.will.be.
in.the.display
..Touch.the.Start.pad
The.oven.will.turn.ON,.and.the.display.will.
show.the.cooking.time.countdown.and.the.
changing.temperature.starting.at.100°F.(The.
temperature.display.will.start.to.change.once.
the.oven.temperature.reaches.100°F).When.
the.oven.reaches.the.temperature.you.set,.3.
beeps.will.sound
The.oven.will.continue.to.cook.for.the.set.
amount.of.time,.then.turn.off.automatically
After.the.oven.turns.off,.the.end-of-cycle.tone.
will.sound
...Touch.the.Clear/Off.pad.to.clear.the.
display.if.necessary.Remove.the.food.
from.the.oven.Remember,.even.though.
the.oven.turns.off.automatically,.food.left.
in.the.oven.will.continue.cooking.after.the.
oven.turns.off
How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
The.upper.oven.will.turn.on.at.the.time.of.day.you.
set,.cook.for.a.specific.length.of.time.and.then.turn.
off.automatically.
Make.sure.the.clock.shows.the.correct.time.of.day.
...Touch.the.Bake.pad
...Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.oven.
temperature
...Touch.the.Cooking Time.pad
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may
need to add additional time to the length of the
cooking time.
...Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.
length.of.cooking.time.The.minimum.cooking.
time.you.can.set.is.1.minute
The.oven.temperature.that.you.set.and.the.
cooking.time.that.you.entered.will.be.in.the.
display
...Touch.the.Delay Start.pad
...Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.time.of.day.
you.want.the.oven.to.turn.on.and.start.
cooking
...Touch.the.Start.pad
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are using
timed baking and do not touch the Start pad.
NOTE: If you would like to check the times you have
set, touch the Delay Start pad to check the start
time you have set or touch the Cooking Time pad to
check the length of cooking time you have set.
When.the.oven.turns.ON.at.the.time.of.day.you.set,.
the.display.will.show.the.cooking.time.countdown.
and.the.changing.temperature.starting.at.100°F.
(The.temperature.display.will.start.to.change.once.
the.oven.temperature.reaches.100°F).When.the.
oven.reaches.the.temperature.you.set,.beeps.will.
sound
The.oven.will.continue.to.cook.for.the.set.amount.of.
time,.then.turn.off.automatically
After.the.oven.turns.off,.the.end-of-cycle.tone.will.
sound
...Touch.the.Clear/Off.pad.to.clear.the.display.if.
necessary.Remove.the.food.from.the.oven.
Remember,.even.though.the.oven.turns.off.
automatically,.food.left.in.the.oven.will.
continue.cooking.after.the.oven.turns.off
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Using the probe. (lower oven only)
After.preparing.the.meat.and.placing.it.on..
a.trivet.or.on.a.broiler.pan.grid,.follow.these.
directions.for.proper.probe.placement
Insert.the.probe.completely.into.the.meat..
It.should.not.touch.the.bone,.fat.or.gristle
For.roasts.with.no.bone,.insert.the.probe.into.
the.meatiest.part.of.the.roast.For.bone-in.ham.
or.lamb,.insert.the.probe.into.the.center.of.the.
lowest.large.muscle
Insert.the.probe.into.the.center.of.dishes.such.
as.meat.loaf.or.casseroles
Insert.the.probe.into.the.meatiest.part.of.the.
inner.thigh.from.below.and.parallel.to.the.leg.of.
a.whole.turkey
How to Set the Lower Oven For Cooking When Using the Probe
...Insert.the.probe.into.the.food
...Plug.the.probe.into.the.outlet.in.the.oven.
Make.sure.it’s.pushed.all.the.way.in.Close.
the.oven.door
...Touch.the.Probe.pad.
...Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.
internal.food.or.meat.temperature.
between.100°F.and.200°F
...Touch.the.Bake.pad
...Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.
oven.temperature.
...Touch.the.Start.pad
The.display.will.flash.if.the.probe.is.inserted.
into.the.outlet.and.you.have.not.set.a.probe.
temperature.and.touched.the.Start.pad
The.display.will.show.LO.until.the.internal.
temperature.of.the.food.reaches.100°F;.then.
the.changing.internal.temperature.will.be.
shown
...When.the.internal.temperature.of.the.food.
reaches.the.number.you.have.set,.the.
probe.and.the.oven.turn.off.and.the.oven.
control.signals.To.stop.the.signal,.touch.
the.Clear/Off.pad.Use.hot.pads.to.remove.
the.probe.from.the.food.Do.not.use.tongs.
to.pull.on.it—they.might.damage.it
To.change.the.oven.temperature.during..
probe.cooking,.touch.the.Bake.pad.and.then.
the.number.pads.to.set.the.new.temperature
■ If the probe is removed from the food before
the final temperature is reached, a tone will
sound and the display will flash until the
probe is removed from the oven.
■ You can use the timer even though you
cannot use timed oven operations while
using the probe.
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CAUTION To prevent burns, do not unplug the probe from the oven outlet until the oven has cooled. Do not
store the probe in the oven.
If.your.model.has.a.door.latch,.do.not.lock.the.oven.door.with.the.latch.while.cooking.with.the.probe.The.latch.is.used.
for.self-cleaning.only
For.many.foods,.especially.roasts.and.poultry,.internal.food.temperature.is.the.best.test.for.doneness.The.temperature.
probe.takes.the.guesswork.out.of.cooking.foods.to.the.exact.doneness.you.want.
Use.of.probes.other.than.the.one.provided.with.
this.product.may.result.in.damage.to.the.probe
Use.the.handles.of.the.probe.and.plug.when.
inserting.and.removing.them.from.the.food.and.
outlet.
 To.avoid.damaging.your.probe,.do.not.use.
tongs.to.pull.on.the.cable.when.removing.it.
 To.avoid.breaking.the.probe,.make.sure.food.
is.completely.defrosted.before.inserting
 To.prevent.possible.burns,.do.not.unplug.the.
probe.from.the.outlet.until.the.oven.has.cooled.
 Never.leave.your.probe.inside.the.oven.
during.a.self-cleaning.cycle
 Do.not.store.the.probe.in.the.oven.
The temperature probe has a
skewer-like probe at one end and
a plug at the other end that goes
into the outlet in the oven.
Cable
Handles

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The.convection.oven.fan.shuts.off.when.the.oven.door.is.opened.DO.NOT.leave.the.door.open.for.long.periods.of.time.
while.using.convection.cooking
To.help.you.understand.the.difference.between.
convection.bake.and.roast.and.traditional.bake.
and.roast,.here.are.some.general.guidelines
Convection Bake
■..Preheat.the.oven.See.the.Using.the.oven–.
Preheating.and.Pan.Placement.section
■..Ideal.for.foods.cooked.on.multiple.racks
■..Good.for.large.quantities.of.baked.foods
■..Good.results.with.cookies,.biscuits,.brownies,.
cupcakes,.cream.puffs,.sweet.rolls,.angel.
food.cake.and.bread
The.convection.fan.circulates.the.heated..
air.evenly.over.and.around.the.food.
Convection Roast
■..Good for large tender cuts of meat,
uncovered.
The.convection.fan.circulates.the.heated.air.
evenly.over.and.around.the.food.Meat.and.
poultry.are.browned.on.all.sides.as.if.they.
were.cooked.on.a.rotisserie.Heated.air.will.be.
circulated.over,.under.and.around.the.food.
being.roasted.The.heated.air.seals.in.juices.
quickly.for.a.moist.and.tender.product.while,.
at.the.same.time,.creating.a.rich.golden.brown.
exterior
Roasts or poultry should be cooked on rack
position (A).
When.you.are.convection.roasting,.it.is.
important.that.you.use.a.broiler.pan.and.grid.
for.best.convection.roasting.results.The.pan.is.
used.to.catch.grease.spills.and.the.grid.is.used.
to.prevent.grease.spatters
■..Place.the.rack.in.rack.position.(A)
In.a.convection.oven,.a.fan.
circulates.hot.air.over,.under.and.
around.the.food.This.circulating.
hot.air.is.evenly.distributed.
throughout.the.oven.cavity.As.a.
result,.foods.are.evenly.cooked.
and.browned—often.in.less.time.
than.with.regular.heat
Auto Recipe™ Conversion
You.can.use.your.favorite.recipes.in.the.
convection.oven
When using Convection Bake, the oven will
automatically convert the oven temperature
from regular baking to Convection Bake
temperatures.
...Using.the.number.pads,.enter.the.
temperature.recommended.in.the.recipe
...Touch.the.Start.pad
...The.display.will.show.the.temperature.
you.entered.from.your.recipe.The.
oven.will.automatically.convert.it.to.the.
convection.cooking.temperature.
...Touch.the Clear/Off.pad.when.baking.is.
finished
■ Use pan size recommended in the recipe.
■ Some package instructions for frozen
casseroles, main dishes or baked goods
have been developed using commercial
convection ovens. For best results in
this oven, preheat the oven and use the
temperature, for regular baking, on the
package.
To deactivate the feature:
...Touch.the.lower.oven.Warm.and.Bake.
pad.at.the.same.time.until.the.display.
shows.SF
...Touch.the.Convection Bake.pad.The.
display.will.show.Con On.Touch.the.
Convection Bake.pad.again.The.display.
will.show.Con Off
...Touch.the.Start.pad
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Using the convection lower oven. (on some models)
Cookware for Convection Cooking
Before.using.your.convection.oven,.check..
to.see.if.your.cookware.leaves.room.for.air.
circulation.in.the.oven.If.you.are.baking.with.
several.pans,.leave.space.between.them.Also,.
be.sure.the.pans.do.not.touch.each.other.or.the.
walls.of.the.oven.
Paper and Plastic
Heat-resistant.paper.and.plastic.containers.that.
are.recommended.for.use.in.regular.ovens.can.
be.used.in.convection.ovens.Plastic.cookware.
that.is.heat-resistant.to.temperatures.of.400°F.
can.also.be.used,.when.oven.is.below.400°F
Metal and Glass
Any.type.of.cookware.will.work.in.your.
convection.oven.However,.metal.pans.heat.the.
fastest.and.are.recommended.for.convection.
baking.
■. Darkened or matte-finished pans will bake
faster than shiny pans.
■ Glass or ceramic pans cook more slowly.
When.baking.cookies,.you.will.get.the.best.
results.if.you.use.a.flat.cookie.sheet.instead.of.a.
pan.with.low.sides
For.recipes.like.oven-baked.chicken,.use.a.pan.
with.low.sides.Hot.air.cannot.circulate.well.
around.food.in.a.pan.with.high.sides
or
How to Set the Lower Oven for Convection Baking or Roasting
...Touch.the.Convection Bake.or.Convection
Roast pad
...Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.
oven.temperature
..Touch.the.Start.pad
To.change.the.oven.temperature,.touch.the.
Convection Bake.or.Convection Roast.pad.
and.then.the.number.pads.to.set.the.new.
temperature
When.the.oven.starts.to.heat,.the.changing.
temperature,.starting.at.100°F,.will.be.displayed.
When.the.oven.reaches.the.temperature.you.
set,.3.beeps.will.sound
...Touch.the.Clear/Off.pad.when.finished
NOTE: You will hear a fan while cooking with
convection. The fan will stop when the door is
opened, but the heat will not turn off.
The fan will not start until the preheat
temperature is reached.
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How to Set the Lower Oven for Convection Roasting When Using the Probe
(on some models)
The.display.will.flash.PROBE.and.the.oven.
control.will.signal.if.the.probe.is.inserted.into.
the.outlet,.and.you.have.not.set.a.probe.
temperature.and.touched.the.Start.pad
....Place.the.rack.in.the.rack.position.(A).
Insert.the.probe.completely.into.the.food
. . ...Plug.the.probe.into.the.outlet.in.the.oven.
Make.sure.it.is.pushed.all.the.way.in.Close.
the.oven.door
....Touch.the.Convection.Roast.pad
....Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.
oven.temperature
....Touch.the.Probe.pad
....Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.
internal.food.temperature
To.change.the.oven.temperature.during.the.
Convection.Roast.cycle,.touch.the.Convection
Roast.pad.and.then.touch.the.number.pads.to.
set.the.new.desired.temperature
....Touch.the.Start.pad
When.the.oven.starts.to.heat,.the.word.LO.will.
be.in.the.display.
After.the.internal.temperature.of.the.food.
reaches.100°F,.the.changing.internal.
temperature.will.be.shown.in.the.display
. . ...When.the.internal.temperature.of.the.
food.reaches.the.number.you.have.set,.
the.probe.and.the.oven.turn.off.and.the.
oven.control.signals.To.stop.the.signal,.
touch.the.Clear/Off.pad.Use.hot.pads.to.
remove.the.probe.from.the.food.Do.not.
use.tongs.to.pull.on.it—they.might.
damage.it
.CAUTION To prevent burns, do
not unplug the probe from the oven outlet
until the oven has cooled. Do not store the
probe in the oven.
NOTE:
■..If.the.probe.is.removed.from.the.food.before.
the.final.temperature.is.reached,.a.tone.will.
sound.and.the.display.will.flash.until.the.
probe.is.removed.from.the.oven
■..You.will.hear.a.fan.while.cooking.with.this.
feature.The.fan.will.stop.when.the.door.is.
opened.but.the.heat.will.not.turn.off
■..You.can.use.the.timer.even.though.you.
cannot.use.timed.oven.operations.while.
using.the.probe
For.best.results.when.roasting.
large.turkeys.and.roasts,.we.
recommend.using.the.probe.
included.in.the.convection.oven.
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You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off.
NOTE: 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.
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The.lower.oven.will.turn.on.immediately.and.cook.
for.a.selected.length.of.time.At.the.end.of.the.
cooking.time,.the.oven.will.turn.off.automatically
...Touch.the Convection Bake.pad
...Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.oven.
temperature
...Touch.the.Cooking Time.pad
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may
need to add additional time to the length of the
cooking time.
...Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.
length.of.cooking.time.The.minimum.cooking.
time.you.can.set.is.1.minute.
The.oven.temperature.that.you.set.and.the.
cooking.time.that.you.entered.will.be.in.the.
display
...Touch.the.Start.pad
The.oven.will.turn.ON,.and.the.display.will.show.
the.cooking.time.countdown.and.the.changing.
temperature.starting.at.100°F.(The.temperature.
display.will.start.to.change.once.the.oven.temperature.
reaches.100°F).When.the.oven.reaches.the.
temperature.you.set,.3.beeps.will.sound
The.oven.will.continue.to.cook.for.the.set.amount.
of.time,.then.turn.off.automatically,.unless.the.Cook
and Hold.feature.was.set.See.the.Special features of
your oven control.section
After.the.oven.turns.off,.the.end-of-cycle.tone.will.
sound
...Touch.the.Clear/Off.pad.to.clear.the.display.if.
necessary.Remove.the.food.from.the.oven.
Remember,.even.though.the.oven.turns.off.
automatically,.food.left.in.the.oven.will.
continue.cooking.after.the.oven.turns.off
Using the lower oven timed convection baking features. (on some models)
*Stuffed birds generally require 30-45 minutes additional roasting time. Shield legs and breast with foil to prevent
overbrowning and drying of skin.
Convection Roasting Guide - Suggested Settings
Meats Oven
Temp.
Internal
Temp.
Beef Rib.Roast.(4-8.lbs)
Bone-in.and.Boneless
Rare 325˚F 145˚F
Medium 325˚F 160˚F
Beef.Tenderloin.(2-3.lbs) Rare 425˚F 145˚F
Beef.Tenderloin.(4-6.lbs) Rare 425˚F 145˚F
Pork Bone-In,.Boneless.(3-5.lbs) 325˚F 160˚F
Lamb Bone-In.(5-9.lbs) Medium 325˚F 165˚F
Boneless.(4-7.lbs) Medium 375˚F 165˚F
Poultry Whole.Chicken.(5-7.lbs) 350˚F 170˚F
Turkey,.Whole*.
Unstuffed.(10.to.16.lbs).
Unstuffed.(18.to.24.lbs)
.
325˚F.
325˚F
.
170-180˚F.
170-180˚F
Turkey.Breast.(4.to.6.lbs) 325˚F 170˚F