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Safety Ins_cCions ............ 2-7
Operating Instm_tions
Baking or Roasting .............. 11
Broiling, Broiling Guide ......... 14
Clock and Timer ............... 15
Control Lockout ............... 15
Convection ................. 18-22
Cookware ...................... 9
Oven ...................... 10-30
Probe ........................ 17
Proofing ...................... 23
Sabbath Feaune ................ 30
Self-Cleaning ............... 25, 26
Special Feaulres ............. 27-29
Surlhce Burners .............. 8, 9
The_nostat .................... 24
Timed Baking & Roasting ........ 16
VV:mning ...................... 23
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan and Grid ........... 33
Burner Assembly ............... 31
Burner Grates and
Vent Grille .................... 32
Control Panel ................. 35
Door. ........................ 34
Floor . ........................ 35
Glass Cooktop .............. 36, 37
Knobs ........................ 31
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can lind them on a label
behind the open oven door
on the lower lett corner of the
range fl'ame.
jcs96s
J(;sP48
Lift-Off Oven Door . ............ 34
Light Bulbs ................. 32, 33
Packaging Tape ................ 31
Painted SurPaces ................ 35
Racks ........................ 33
Stainless Steel SurPaces .......... 35
Storag> Drawer . ............... 33
Vent ...................... 32, 35
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 38-42
Accessories . .................. 45
Com_tmer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cox_r
Product Registration ......... 43, 44
¼'a_Tantv for Customers
in Canada .................... 47
Wa_Tantv for Customers
in the U.S.A ................... 46
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
ANTI-TIPDEVICE
,ALLRANGESCAN TIP
INJURY TOPERSONS
COULDRESULT
INSTALLANTI-TIP
DEVICESPACKEDWITH
RANGE
SEEINSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
AWARNING:If the information
in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury
or death.
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IDo not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-WHATTODOIF YOU
SMELLGAS
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 aneighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
I Installation and service must be
performed by aqualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
GAS-FIRED
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WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
ANTI-TIPDEVICE
All rangescan tip and injury could result.
Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall or floor by installing the Anti--tip device
supplied.
If the Anti--tip device supplied with the range does not f# this application, use the universal Anti--17p
device WB2X7909.
Tocheck if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer and inspect the
rear leveling leg. Make sure #fits securely into the slot.
If you I)ull the range ont from the wall for any reason, make snre the device is properly
engaged when you push the range back against fl)e wall. If it is not, there is a possible Hsk of
the range tipping oxer and causing illjn]_y" if yon or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door
Please refer m the And-Tip device infonnafion in fills manual. Failure m take fills precanfion
could iesnlt in tipping of the range and i,)jm>
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very sma# 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.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
SAFETYPRECAUflONS
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be foflowed, including the
following:
Use this appliance only %r its intended
purpose as described m tim )wner s
Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the prox4ded installation
instructions.
Before perfo_ning any service, disconnect
the rang,e power supply at the household
disu-ibufion panel by removing the fl_se or
switching off the circuit breaken
Hme the installer show yon the location of
the circuit breaker or fi_se. Mark it for easy
reference.
Do not leme children alone----_'hildren
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should nexer be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
Haxe the installer show you the location
of the range gas shut-offxahe and how to
shut it off if necessa U.
Hax.e your rang.e installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installei; in
accordance with the Installauon
Instructions. Any adjusunent and service
should be perforated only by qualified gas
rang.e installers or se_wice mchnicians.
Locate the range out of kitchen tral_c pafl_
and out of drafty locations to prexent poor
air circulation.
Be snre all packaging materials are
removed from the rang.e before operaung
it to pre\.ent fire or smoke damag.e should
the packag_ing material ignite.
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Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
service should be refelTed to a qualified
technician.
Be sure your rang.e is con_ecfly adjusted
by a qualified se_Mce mchnician or installer
for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is
to be used. Your range can be corn.erred
for use with either type of gas. See the
Installation Instructions packed with
the rang.e.
Plug your rang,e into a 190_\_lt grounded
outlet only. Do not remox.e the round
g_ounding prong from the ping. If in
doubt about the grounding of the home
elecuical system, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to hax.e
an ungrounded outlet replaced wifll a
properly gTounded, three-prong outlet in
accordance with rite National Electrical
(',ode. Do not nse an exmnsion cord with
this appliance.
-& WARNING:>eseadjustments
must be made by a qualified service
technician in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and aft codes
and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious injury or
property damage. The qualified agency
performing this work assumes
responsibility for the conversion.
Kee I) the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good xenting and to mold grease
fires.
Do not leme children alone or unattended
where a rang.e is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously bumed.
Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the rang.e.
Always kee I) dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a satb distance
fronl vonr rang.e.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Always kee I) wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance fiom your
rangP.
Always kee I) combustible wall coxetings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance fiom
your rang.e.
Do not clean the rang.e with flammable or
x_latile cleaning fluids.
After prolong.ed use of a range, high floor
mmperauues may result and many floor
cox.elings will not withstand this kind of
use. Nex.er install tile tang`e, ox.er vinyl tile
or linoleum that cannot wifllsmnd such
type of use. Nexer install it directly over {
inmtior Mtchen carpeting.
Avoid scratching dte glass cooktop widl
shaq) instruments, or wiflt tings and other
jeweh T.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on dte oxen door; storag.e drawer or
cookmp. They could damag.e the rang.e
and even tip it ox.el; causing sex.ere
personal ilIjm T.
CAUTION:Itemsinteresttochildren
shouldnotbe storedin cabinetsabovea rangeor
on thebacksplashof a range--children climbing
on therangeto reachitemscouldbeseriously
injured.
WARNING:NEVERusethis
appliance as a space heater to heat or
warm file room, Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and
ox.erheating of the cooktop or ox.en,
For your safety, never use your appliance
for wmlning or heating the room.
Larg.e scratches or impacts to glass doors
can lead to broken or shatmred glass.
mamdal could be ignimd if brought in
contact with flame or hot ox.en sur/aaces
and may cause sex.ere bums.
Do not clean dte rang.e when the appliance
is in use.
Nexer wear loose-fitting or hanging
gammnts while using the appliance.
Be carefltl when reaching for items stored
in cabinets ox.er the rang.e. Flammable
Do not store flammable materials in an
oven, a rang.e storag.e drawer or near a
cooktop.
Do not store or use combustible mamrials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the viciniw of this or any other
appliance.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable mamrials accunmlam in or
near the rang.e.
Do not use wamr on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn dm conuols
off: Smother a flaming pan on a surthce
burner 1)5' coxelqng tile pan complemly
wiflt a well-fitting lid, cooMe sheet or fiat
trW. Use a multi-pml)ose di T chemical or
foam-type rit.e exfinguishe_:
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by coveting it with baking soda or;
if available, 1)5'using a multi-pm])ose d U
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in dte oxen can be smodtered
completely by closing the ox.en door and
mining tile control to off or by using a
nntlti-purpose dUchemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher
Let tile bui_ler g_ates and other surthces
cool before touching them or leaving
them where children can reach them.
Never block die x.ents (air openings) of
the rang.e. They provide die air inlet and
outlet fllat are necessat T for the range to
operam properly with COtTect combustion.
'Air openings at.e located at rite t.ear of the
cooktop, at tile top and bottom of file
ox.en door; and at tile 1)oUom of the rang.e
under rite smrag.e drawer or kick panel.
Do not lift tile cooktop, iJfting tim
cooktop can lead to damag.e and improper
operation of the rang.e.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
SURFACEBURNERS
Useproperpan size--avoid pansthat are unstableor easilytipped.Selectcookwarehavingflat bottomslarge
enoughto coverburnergrates.Toavoidspillovers,makesurecookwareis largeenoughto containthefood
properly, Thiswillbothsave cleaningtimeandprevent hazardousaccumulationsoffood,sinceMaw spattering
or spilloversleft on rangecan ignite.Usepanswith handlesthat canbe easilygraspedand remaincooL
Ahvays use tim tirE position when igniting
the top burners and make sure the burners
hme ig_fited.
Never leme the stuface btunets unattended
at high flame settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spilloxers that may
catch on fire.
Adjust the top burner flame size so it does
not extend 1)eyond the edge of the cookware.
Excessive flame is hazardous.
Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot
holders on hot surPaces may resuh in burns
flom smam. Do not let pot holders come
near open flames when lifting cookware. Do
not use a towel or other 1)ulky cloth in place
of a pot holder:
_\ hen using glass cookware, make sure it
is desig_md for top-of-v,mge cooking.
To minimize tim possibili b, of 1)urns, ignition
of flammal)le materials and spillage, turn
cookware handles toward the side or back of
the range without extending over adjacent
1)tlI'IleI's.
Careflflly watch foods 1)eing flied at a high
flame setting.
Ahvays heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.
Do not lea\> any imms on the cooktop. The
hot air flom the vent may ig_im flammable
imms and will increase pressure in closed
containers, which mW cm_se them m buIst.
ff a coml)ination of oils or _lts will be used
in flying, sdr together before heating or
as flits meh slowh,
Use a deep flit thermometer whenever
possible to prevent oxerheating _t 1)eyond
the smoking point.
Do not operate the 1)umer wifl_out all btuner
parts in place.
the pan too flfll of_u can cause spillovers
when food is added.
X&qmnpreparing flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan on.
Do not use a wok on the cooking sut_l(e
if the wok has a round metal ring that is
placed o\er the burner gram to support the
wok. This ring acts as a heat uap, which m W
damage the burner g_m and N_rner head.
Also, it m W cm_se the N_rner m work
improperly. This may cause a cad)on
monoxide level above that allowed by current
standards, resulting in a heahh hazard.
Foods for fiying should be as dry as possible.
Frost on fiozen foods or moisture on fiesh
foods can cause hot _lt to 1)ul)l)le up and over
the sides of the pan.
Nexer u}, to move a pan of hot Pat especially
a deep _lt fiyer. X&hituntil the _lt is cool.
Do not leme plastic items on tim cooktop--
they may meh if left too close to the vent.
Kee I)all plastics mvay flom the surPace
1)tlI'Ile I'S.
To moid the possibili b, of a burn always be
certain that the conuols for all burners are
at the OFFposition and all grates are cool
before attempting to remove them.
If _ange is located near a window, do not
hang long curtains that could 1)low over the
surface burners and create a fire hazard.
If you smell gas, turn off the g_s to the range
and call a qualified service technician. Nexer
use an open flame to locate a leak.
Ahvays turn the stu£_ce burner conuols off
before removing cookware.
17se the least possible amount of £_t for
eft>cdve shallow or deep-_lt flying. Filling
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COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeatandpoultrythoroughly--meattoatleastanINTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultrytoatleastan
INTERNALtemperatureof I80°ECookingtothesetemperaturesusualtypmtectsagainstfoodbomeillness.
WARNING!
OVEN
Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
bums to hands, face and/or eyes.
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Do not heat unopened fbod containe,s.
Pressure could build up and the container
could bum, causing an inju U.
KeeI) the oven vent unobstructed.
KeeI) the oven flee from grease buildup.
Place the oven rock in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If rocks must be handled
when hot, do not let pot holder contact the
heating elements.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufi/cturer's directions.
Pulling out the rock to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy fbods. It is also a
precaution against burns flom touching hot
surfilces of the door or oven walls.
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Do not use the oven to dUnewspapers.
If overheated, the} can catch on fire.
Do not use the oven fbr a storage area. Items
stored in an oven can ignite.
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Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
WARNING:N WRcove,
any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom
or cover an entire rock with materials such as
aluminum _6il. Doing so blocks air flow
through the oven and may cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum %il linings
may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Do not use aluminum fioilto line oven bottoms,
except as suggested in this manual, hnproper
installation of alulninuln foil may resuh in a
risk of electric shock or fire.
Make sure the broiler pan is in place conectl}
to reduce the possibilit} of grease fires.
If you should have a grease fire in the broiler
pan, press the CLEAR/OFFpadand kee I) the
oven door closed to contain fire until it
BuI'nS OUt.
SELF-CLEANINGOVEN
Donotuseovencleaners.No commercialovencleaneror ovenliner protective coatingof anykindshouldbe
usedin or aroundanypartof theoven.Residuefrom ovencleanerswill damagetheinsideoftheovenwhenthe
self-cleancycleis used,
Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket
is essential fbr a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
} Be%re self,leaning the oven, remove the mcLs,
broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
} Be sure to x0pe up excess spillage be%re
starting the self cleaning ope_'ation.
} If the self cleaning mode malflmctions, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have
it serviced b} a qualified technician.
} Clean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
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Usingthegas surfaceburners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
Push the control knob f17and turn it
to the LITEposifion.
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
Push the control knob in and turn it to
tile LITE l)osition.
You will hear a little clicking noise----
the sound of the electric spark igniting
tile burllel:
z_dtet" the flame lights, mrn the knob to
a(!just the flmne size. If the knob stm:s at
£1TE, it will continue to click.
When one burxler is turxled to LITE,all
the burnei_ spark. Do not attelnpt to
disasselnble or clean aroulld allY burner
while another 1)urner is o11. An electric
shock inay result, which could cause you
to knock ovei" hot cookw;li'e,
Sealed Gas Burners
The slnaller burner (right rear posidon)
will give the best silnn/er results for
delicate fi)ods, such as sauces or fi)ods
which need to cook over low heat fi)r a
hmg dine, It can be turned down to a veI_'
low setting.
The largest burners are higher powered
than the othels and will bring liquids to
a boil quickeI:
How to Select Flame Size
Forsafe handlleg of cookware,never let the flames
extendup the sidesof thecookware.
Watch the flalne, not the knob, as you
reduce heat. The flame size on a gas
burner should Inatch the cookware
VOII _lI'e rIsing.
Any flame larger than the bottom of the
cookware is wasted _111(1 only selwes to heat
the handle.
In Case of Power Failure
In case of a power tifilure, you can light
the gas surlilce burnei_ on your range
with a inatch. Hold a lit inatch to the
burner, then push in and turn the control
knob to the LITEposition. Use extrelne
caution when lighting burnei_ this way:
Sut_i_ce burners in use when an electrical
power tifilure occui_ will continue to
operate noHnall>
Before Lighting a Gas Burner
Make sure all grates on the range are in
place before using any burnei:
After Lighting a Gas Burner
Do not operate the burner [or an
extended period of tilne without
cookware on the grate. The finish on
the grate Inay chip without cookware
to absorb the heat.
Be sure the burnels and grates are
cool befi)re you place your hand,
a pot holdeI; cleaning cloths or
other inaterials on theln.
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Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly
and evenly: Most fi)ods brown evenh' in
an ahmfinum skillet. Use saucepans with
tight-fitting lids when cooking with
IllinilllHI// alllO/ints ot _;Ker.
Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets
will give satisti_cto_ y results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions,
tile enamel of SOille cookware I/laY
Illelt. Follow cookware illailt/tiiCttli'eF's
recommendations fi)r cooking methods.
Glass: There are two t}pes of glass
cookware--those fi)r oven/lse onlY
and those fi)r toi>ot:range cooking
(saucepans, coffee and teapots).
Glass conducts heat ve_' slowly:
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used
fl)r either smti_ce or oven cooking. It
conducts heat \'e_' slowly and cools \'e_'
slowh'. Check cooJ¢ware inanufilcturer'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 coppe_; ahmfinum
or other metals fi)r improved heat
distribution, Combination metal skillets
usually work safisfi_ctofilv if they are used
with medium heat as tile manufi_cmrer
i'ecoi/lillends.
Stove TopGrills
Do not use stove top grills on your sealed
gas burners. If you use tile st()ve top grill
on tile sealed gas burne_; it will cause
incomplete combustion and can result
in exposure to carbon inonoxide levels
above allowable cmTent standards.
Thiscanbehazardoustoyourhealth.
Use afiat-bottomed wok.
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Wok This Way
Werecommendthatyouusea 14-inchorsmaller
flat-bottomedwok.Makesurethewokbottom
sitsflatonthegrate.Theyareavailableatyour
localretailstore.
Onh a fiat-bottomed wok should be used.
Do not/Ise a I']at-bottoi//ed wok on a
support ring. Placing tile ring over tile
burner or grate may cause tile burner
to work improperl> resulting in carbon
monoxide levels above allowable
standards. This could be dangerous to
veto _health.
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Usingtheovencontrols.
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
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Featuresandappearancemayvar_¢
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OvenControl,ClockandTimerFeaturesandSettings
BAKEPad 0
Touch to select tile b;&e fimction.
@BROILHI/LOPad 0
Touch to select tile broil function,
CONVECTIONBAKE Pad
Touch to select baking with the comection
function.
CONVECTIONROASTPad
Touch to select roasting with tile comection
function,
PROOFPad
Touch to select a warm emironment u_ful
fi)r rising yeastdemened products.
STARTPad
_'ltlst be tot]ched to start all} cooking or
cleaning fimction,
Display
Sho_,_stile time of da); oxvn telllpei'attlre,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
sell:vlemfing mode and the times set fi)r
the timer or automatic o_en opemtkms.
O
ff "F- and anumber orletter" flash in thedisplay and
theovencontrolsignals, thisindicatesafunctionerror
code. Touchthe CLEAR/OFFpad Allow the oventocoolfor
onehour.Putthe ovenbackinto operation,lEthefunctionerror
coderepeats,disconnectthepowerto theovenandcall for
service.
ffyour ovenwas set fora timed ovenoperationand a
power outage occurred,theclockandall programmed
functionsmustberese_
Thetime ofdaywill flash #1the display when therehas
beena power outage.
SELFCLEANLO/STDPad
Touch to select selik-leaning fimction. See tile
Usingthe self-cleaning oven section.
OVENLIGHTON/OFFPad
Touch to tm'n tile oxen light on or elk
DELAYSTARTPad
Else ahmg with COOKTIME or SELFCLEAN
LO/STD pads to set tile o_vn to start and stop
automaticall) at a time you set.
COOKTIMEPad
Touch and then touch the nun-Jber pads to set
the amount of time you want your filed to
cook. Tile oven will shut off when tile
cooking time has run out.
CLEAR/OFFPad
Touch to cancel ALL oven operations except
the clock, timer and control lockout.
CLOCKPad
Touch befi)re setting the clock.
Number Pads
Else to set an} flmction requiring numbers
such as tile time of da) on the clock, the
time_; the oxen temperatm'e, the internal
filed temperatm'e, the start time and
length of operation fi)r timed baking
and sellqlemling.
KITCHENTIMERON/OFFPad
Touch to select the timer featm'e.
PROBEPad
Touch when using tile probe to cook fbod.
WARM Pad
Touch to keep cooked tbods warm. See tile
How to Set the Ovenfor Warming section,
CONTROLLOCKOUT
Tile control lockout is 9and O.Touch and
hold the 9and 0pads at the same time tar 3
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Toavoid possible bums, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Theoven has 7rack positions.
Before you begin...
The racks have stops, so that when placed
correctly on the supports, they will stop
before coming completely out, and will
not tilt.
_,_]/en placing and removing cookware,
pull tile rack out until it stops.
The bake burner is under the oven floo_:
Do not place toods on tile oven bottom
fi)r cooking.
Toremove a rack, pull it toward you,
tilt tile ti'ont end up and pull it out.
Toreplace, place tile end of tile rock
(stop-loci<s) on tile support, tilt ul) tile
fl'ont and push the rack in.
CAUTION:Whenyouareusingthe
rackin the lowest position(,4),youwffl needto
usecautionwhen pulling the rackout We
recommendthat youpuff the rackout several
inchesand then,using two pot holders,puff the
rackout by ho/dingthe sidesof iL Therack is low
andyou couldbe burnedif youplace yourhand in
the middleof therackand pu// a// the way ou_ Be
verycarefulnot to burnyourhandon the door
when using therack in the/owestposition CA).
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
[] Touch tile BAKE pad.
[] Touch tile number pads to set
the desired temperature.
[] Touch tile STARTpad.
[] Check fi)od fin" doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessmT:
[] Touch tile CLEAR/OFFpad when
cooking, is coml)lete.
NOTE:A coolingfanwillautomaticallyturnon
andoff tocoolinternalparts.Thisisnormal,and
thefanmaycontinuetorunevenaftertheoven
in turnedoff
TypeofFood Rack Position
Frozenpies(oncookiesheet) CorD
Angelfoodcake A
Bundtorpoundcakes BorC
Biscuits,muffins,brownies, CorD
cookies,cupcakes,
layercakes,pies
Casseroles CorD
Turkey A
If baking fi)ur cake layers at the same time,
place two la)'e_ on rock B and t_ layers on
rack D. Stagger pans on the rack so one is
not (tirect]} ab_e the othe_:
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Usingthe oven.
Do not place foods directly on tlTe
oven floo_
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven it the redpe calls fin" it.
Preheating is necessm T fin" good results
when baking cakes, cookies, past_ T and
breads.
Topreheat,settheovenat thecorrecttemperature.
Thecontrolwillbeepwhentheovenispreheated
andthedisplaywillshowyoursettemperature.
Thepreheattimewill van/dependingonthe
temperaturesettl))g.
Baking results Mll be better if baking
pans are centered in tile oven as nluch
as possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least 1"
to 11/-,"of air space around it.
Cut stirs f17the foil just like the grid.
Aluminum Foil
You can use ahmfinum hill to line tile
broiler pan and broiler grid. Howexe_;
you must mold tile fifil tightly to tile grid
and cut slits in it just like tile grid.
Without the slits, the toil will prevent tilt
and meat juices ti'om draining into the
broiler pan. The juices could become
hot enough to catch on fire. If wm
do not cut the slits, you are essentially
flTing, not broiling.
Donotusealuminumfoilonthebottomof
theoven.
Never entirely cover a rack with
ahmfinum fifil. This Mll dismd) tile heat
circulation and result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet of fl)il may be used to
catch a spillover by plating it on a lower
rock several inches below tile food.
Oven Moisture
_&svour oven heats up, tile temperature
change of the air in the oven may cause
water droplets to titan on tile door glass.
These droplets are hamfless and will
e;'al)OI'ate as tile oven contintles to
heat up.
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Oven Vent
Ybm" oven is vented through one vent
located toward the rear ot the range, Do
not block this vent when cooking in the
oven--it is important that the flow of hot
air fl'om the oven and fl'esh air to the
oven burner be uninterrupted, Avoid
touching the vent openings or nearby
surfaces duringoven or broiler operation--
they may become hot
Handlesofpotsandpansonthecooktopmay
becomehotif left toodosetothevenL
Donotleaveplasticitemsonthecooktop--
theymaymeltif lefttooclosetothevenL
Donotleaveanyitemsonthecooktop.Thehot
air fromtheventmayigniteflammableitems
andwillincreasepressureinclosedcontainers,
whichmaycausethemtoburst.
Metalitemswillbecomeveryhotif theyare
leftonthecooktop,andcouldcauseburns.
Power Outage
CAUTION: Do not make any attempt to operate
the electric i_?nitionoven during an electrical
power failure.
The oven or broiler cmmot be lit dtwing a
power fifilm'e, Gas will not flow mfless the
glow bar is hot.
If the oven is in use when a power fifilm'e
occm_, the oven bm'ner shuts off and
cannot be re-lit tmfil power is restored.
This is bec;mse the flow of gas is
automatically stopped and will not resume
when power is restored tmtil the glow bar
has reached operating temperattu'e.
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Usingtheoven.
Always use the broiler pan and
grid that came with your oven. It
is designed to mflfimize smoking
and spattering by trappflTgjuices
f17the shielded lower part of the
pan.
How to Set the OvenforBroiling
IMPORTANT'.Toavoidpossib/eburns,placethe
she/yesinthedesiredpomtionbeforeyouturnthe
oven on.
[] Place the meat or fish on the broiler
grid in the broiler pan.
[] Follow suggested shelf positions in
the BroilingGuido.
[] The oxen door must be closed
dm_Jng broiling
[] Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once for
HI Broil.
To change to LOBroil, touch the
BROILHI/LOpad again.
Use LOBroil to cook fi)ocls such as poultx T
or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without
ovePbrowning them.
[] Touch the STARTpad.
[] _Aq_en broiling is finished, touch the
CLEAR/OFFpad.
Serve the food immediately, and leave the
pan outside the oven to cool dm'ing the
meal tor easiest cleaning.
NOTE:Broil will not work if the temperature
probe is plugged in.
Broiling Guide
The size, weight, thickness,
starting, teml)erature Food
and VOtli" pI'eleI'ence GroundBeef
of doneness will aft'oct BeefSteaks
broiling times. This guide Raret
is based on meats at Medium
WellDone
refligerator temperature.
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Medium
Well Done
Chicken
Bakery Product
Bread (toast)
English Muffin
LobsterTails
FishFillets
Salmon
Steaks
Fillets
HamSlices
(precooked)
Pork Cbops
Well Done
LambChops
Medium
Well Done
Medium
Well Done
Quantityand/
or Thickness
1/2" to 3/4" thick
s/4"to I" thick
1to 11/2Ibs.
11/2'' thick
2 to 2V2Ibs.
1wholecut up
2 to 2YzIbs.,
split lengthwise
Breast
2 to 4slices
2 (split)
2-4
1lb. {I/4" to I/2" thick)
2 (1"thick)
2 (1/2',tos/4"thick)
1/_-thick
1" thick
2 (V2"thick)
2 (1" thick)about 1lb.
2 (1" thick)about 10
to 12oz.
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2 (1/2" thick) about 1lb.
Rack
Position
F
E
E
E
E
D
D
C
F
F
D
D
D
D
FirstSide
Time(rain.)
13
6
8
10
15
15
20
25
25
3
3-4
18 20
8
8
10
15
7
10
9
14
Second Side
Time (min.)
8
4
6
8
10
15
2O
25
15
1
Do not
turn
over.
5
8
10
5
4
9
6
10
Comments
Spaceevenly.
Steakslessthans/4"
thick aredifficult
to cookrare.
Slashfat.
Brusheachsidewith
meltedbutter.
Broilskimsidedown
first.
Spaceevenly.Place
Englishmuffins cat-
side-upandbrush
with butter if desired.
Cutthroughbackof
shell. Spreadopen.
Brushwith malted
batterbeforebroiling
andafter Mf of
broilingtime.
Handleandturnvery
carefully.Brushwith
lemonbutter before
anddaringcooking,
if desired.
Turncarefully.
Donotturn skin-side-
down.
Slashfat.
Slashfat.

Usingthe clock, timerandcontrollockout, vvvvw.GEAppliances.com
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Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of da_
ToSet the Clock
The clock must be set to tile correct time
of dm fin" tile autonmfic o',en tinting
flmctions to work properly. Tile time of
da) cannot be changed during a timed
baking or self=cleaning cycle,
[] Touch tile CLOCK pad.
[] Touch tile number pads.
[] Touch the START pad.
[]
Thetimer is a mflTutetimer onI,A
Thetimer does not control oven
operations. The maximum setting on
the timer is 9hours and 59mflTutes.
ToSet the Timer
Touch tile KITCHENTIMER
ON/OFF pad,
Touch tile number pads tmfil tile
_lIllO/lnt of time yell want shows
in tile display: For example, to set
2 hom_ and 45 minutes, touch 2, 4
and 5in that ordex: If you make a
mistake touch tile KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pad and begin again.
[] Touch tile STARTpad.
AftertouchingtheSTARTpad,SETdisappears,
thistellsyouthetl_neiscountingdown,although
thedisplaydoesnotchangeuntiloneminutehas
passedSecondswi//notbeshownb thedisplay
untilthe/astmbute iscountingdown.
[] _,_hen tile timer reaches :00, tile
control will beep 3 times followed
by one beep eve_ T 6 seconds tmtil
tile KITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad
is touched.
The&secondtonecanbecanceledbyfollowlw
thestepsb theSpecialfeaturesofyouroven
controlsectionunderTonesat theEndeta
TimedCycle.
ToReset the Timer
If tile display is st.ill shoMng tile time
remaining, you may change it by
touching tile KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad,
then touch tile number pads tmtil tile
time w_u want appea_ in tile displa>
If tile remaining time is not in tile display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are in
tile display), recall tile remaining time by
touching tile KITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad
and then touching tile ntli//ber pads to
entei" tile new [lille veil want.
ToCancel the Timer
Touch tile KITCHENTIMERON/OFF
pad twice.
LOCK/UNLOCK HOLD 3 SECONDS
Control Lockout
Yourcontrolwill allowyoutolockoutthetouch
padssotheycannotbeactivatedwhenpressed
To hmk/tmlock tile controls:
[] Touch tile 9and Opads at tile same
time fin 3 seconds, tmtil tile displa)
shows LOC ON.
[] To unlock tile control, touch tile 9
and 0pads at tile sanle tinle for 3
seconds, until tile display shows
LOCOFF.
When this teatm'e is on and tile touch
pads are touched, tile control will beep
and tile display will show LOCON.
Thecontrollockoutmodeaffectsall touch
pads.Notouchpadswi//workwhenthis
featureisactivated
Theadjustmentwiiiberetalhedlnmemory
afterapowerfailure.
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Usingthetimedbakingand mastingfeatures.
NOTE" Foodsthat spoil easily--such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork--should not be allowed to s# for
more than 1hour 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
Theoven will turnon immediatelyandcook for
aselected lengthof tlYne.At the end of the
cookingt/methe oven wi// turnoff automatica//y
[] Touch the BAKEpad.
[] Using the nulnber pads, enter the
desired telnl)erature.
[] Touch the COOKTIMEpad.
NOTE:If yourreciperequkespreheatingyou
mayneedtoaddadditionaltimetothelengthof
thecookingrime.
[] Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time. The oxen
teml)erature and the cooking dine
that you entered will be displa) ed.
The display will show the changing
temperature (starting at I00°F) and the
cooking tiine. The display starts changing
once the temperatm'e reaches IO0<'F.
The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed aillOtlnt oil time, then shut
off atmmmtically, tmless the WM{M or
the Cook and Hold tbatme was set.
Depending on yore" model, see the How to
Set the Ovenfor Warmingsect.ion or tile
Special featuresof your ovencontro/section.
Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad to clear the
display:
[] Touch the STARTpad.
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How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
Youcanset the ovencontrol to delay-startthe
oven,cookfor a specifc length of time and then
turnoff automafical/g
Make sm'e the clock shows the correct
time of day:
If you would like to check tile times you
have set, touch the DELAYSTART pad to
check the start time you have set or touch
the COOKTIMEpad to check the length
of cooking time you have set.
[] Touch the BAKEpad.
[] Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperatm'e.
[] Touch the COOKTIME pad.
X'_hen the oven turns on at the time of
da) you haxe set, the displa)will show the
changino, ,_ temperatm'e (startino._ at 100°F)
and the cooking inne. The displa) starts
changing once the temperature reaches
lO0°E
NOTE:If yourreciperequkespreheating,you
mayneedtoaddadditionaltimetothelengthof
thecookingrime.
[] Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time.
[] Touch the DELAYSTART pad.
[] Using tile number pads, enter the
time of da)}ou want the oxen to
ttlI'n on and st;lI't cooking.
The oven will continue to cook fi)r the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically, tmless the _._;M/M or
the Cook and Hold teattue was set.
Depending on yore" model, see the How to
Set the Ovenfor Warmingsection or tile
Special featuresof yourovencontro/secfion.
Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad to clear the
display:
[] Touch the STARTpad.
NOTE:An attention tonewi// soundif youare
using tlYnedbakinganddo not touchthe START
pad after entering the bakingtemperature.
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For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for aloneness. The
temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want.
Thetemperature probe has a
skewer-like probe at one end and a
plug at the other end that goes title
the outlet d7the oven.
Use of probes other than tile one
proxided with this product ma) result in
daillage to tile probe or oxen control,
Use tile handles of tile probe and plug
when inserting and remoxim, tl/em fl'()m
tile tood and outlet.
Toavoiddamaglbgyourprobe,donotuse
tongstopuffonthecamewhenremowbgit
Toavoidbreakingtheprobe,makesurefood
iscompletelydefrostedbeforeinserting.
Topreventpossiblebums,donotunplugthe
probefromtheoufletunti/theovenhas
cooler_
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Neverleave yourprobe lbside the ovenduring
a self-cleaningcycle.
Donot store the probein the oven.
_Mier preparing tile meat and placing it
on a trivet or on the broiler pan grid,
tOllow these directions for proper probe
placement,
Insert the probe completely into the
meat. It should not touch bone, fat or
gristle.
For roasts Mth no bone, insert tile probe
into tile meatiest part of tile roast. For
bone-in haul or laud), insert tile probe
into tile center of tile lowest laige muscle.
Insert the probe into the center of dishes
S/Ich _lS ll/eat loaf or casseroles.
Insert tile probe into tile meatiest part of
the inner thigh fl'om below and parallel
to the leg era whole turkey.
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[]
[] Insert tile probe into tile fi_od.
Plug tile probe into tile outlet ill tile
oven. Make sure it's pushed all the
way ill. Close the oven dora: Make
sure the probe cable is not touching
tile broil element.
[] Touch tile PROBEpad.
[] Touch tile munber pads to set
tile desired internal fi)od or meat
temperature. Tile maxinmn/
internal temperature for tile
food that you can set is 200°E
[] Touch tile BAKEpad.
[] Touch tile munber pads to set tile
desired oxen temperature.
[] Touch tile STARTpad.
Thedisplaywill flashif theprobeislbserted
intotheoutletandyouhavenotsetaprobe
temperatureandtouchedtheSTARTpad
_Mter tile internal temperature of
the food reaches 100°E the changing
internal temperature will be shown ill
tile display:
[] XYhen tile internal temperature of
tile food reaches tile munber you
have set, the probe and the oven
turn off and tile oven control
signals. To stop the signal, much the
CLEAR!OFFpad. Use hot pads to
remove tile probe ti'om tile too(l.
Do not use tongs to pull on it--they
might (lmnage it.
To change tile oven temperature during
tile Roast cycle, touch tile BAKEpad and
then tile nmnber pads to set tile new
temperature.
If theprobe Isremovedfrom the foodbefore
the final temperatureisreached,a tonewill
soundand the displaywill flash until theprobe
isremoved from the oven.
Youcan use the timer even though you
cannot use t/knedoven operations while
using the probe. 1 7

Usingtheconvectionoven.(on some models)
ConvectionFan
/n a convection oven,a fan circulates hot air
over, under and around the foocL
This circulating hot air is evenly distributed
throughout the oven cavity.As a result, foods
are,evenly cooked and browned--often in less
time with convection heat.
NOTE:The convection fan will cycle on
and oft while cooking to best distrJl)ute
hot air in the oven.
The convection oven tim shuts offwhen
the oven door is opened.
1-Rack Convection Baking
The convection fire circulates the heated
air evenly over and around the fi)od.
Whenconvectionbakingwith only I rack,
use therackpositions recommendedin the Using
the oven section.
Idealforevenlybrownedbakedfoodscooked
on I rackandforlargefoods.Additionally,
sometimesawbgsmaybenoticed
Goodresultswithcookies,biscuits,muffins,
brownies,cupcakes,creampuffs,sweetrolls,
angelfoodcakeandbreacL
Multi-rack position.
Multi-Rack Convection Baking
Because heated air is circulated evenly
throughout the oven, fi)ods can be
[] baked with excellent results using
inultii)le racks.
Multi-rack baking nlay increase cook tiines
slightly fi)r sonle foods, but the overall
result is tin/e saved. Cookies, inuflins,
biscuits, and other quick breads give
good results with n/uld-iack baking.
_A]/ei1baking Oil3 racks, place one
iack in tile fi/urth (D) position, one
in the fifth (El position and one in
the sixth (F) position. If pans will not
fit, use rack positions B, D and E
Adapting Recipes...
Y)u can use your fi_\'oiite I'ecipes in the
convection ()veil.
\\qlen convection baking, the Auto
Recipe" Conversion feature automatically
reduces the set regular baking
teml/erature by tile recominended 25°12
See Auto Recipe'" Conversion in the
Sl/ecial Featm'es secfioil,
Usepan size recommendecL
Somepackageinstructionsfor frozen
casserolesor main disheshave been
developedusing commercialconvection ovens.
Forbest results in this oven,preheat the oven
andusethe temperatureon thepackage.
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Boastingrack
Grid
Broilerpan
Convection Roast
Goodforlarge tendercutsof meat, uncovered
The convection tim circulates the heated
air evenly over and around the food.
Meat and I)oult_T are browned on all
sides as if tile)' were cooked on a
rotisserie. Lrsing the roasting rock
provided, heated air will be drculated
ove_; trader and arotmd the ti)od being
roasted. The heated air seals in juices
quickly for a moist and render product
while, at the same time, creating a rich
golden brown exterim:
\&l_en _m are convection roasting it is
iml)ommt that you use the broiler I)an
and grid and the special roasting rack for
best convection roasting results. The pan
is used to catch grease spills and the grid
is used to prevent grease spatters, while
the rack allows the heamd air to circulate
trader the meat and increase browning
on the tmde_ide of the meat or i)oult_T:
Place tile oven rack in tile position
that cente_ the food between the top
and bottom of the oven.
Place the grid on the broiler l)an
and put the roasting rack ()vet" them,
making sm'e the posts on the roasting
rack fit into the holes in broiler pan.
Place the meat on the roasting rack.
When baking cookies, you will
get the best results if you use a
flat cookie sheet instead of a
pan with Iow side&
Cookware for Convection Cooking
Before using your convection oven,
check to see if yore" cookware leaves
room fi)r air drculation in the oven.
If you are baking with several pans, leave
Sl)_ce between them. Also, be sure the
pans do not touch each other or the
walls ot the oven.
Paper and Plastic
Heat-resistant paper and plastic
containe_ that are recommended fi)r
use in regular baking can also be used
for convection baking, but should not
be used at temperattues higher than
the temperature recommended by the
cookware ii/_lllttlilCtui'ei: Plastic cookware
that is heat-resistant to temperatm'es of
400°F can also be used.
Metal and Glass
Any type of cookware will work in your
convection oven, Howe\'ex; Illetnl l)_llIS
heat the fi_stest and are recommended
for convection baking.
Darkenedor matte-finishedpans will bake
faster thans&by pans.
Glassor ceramtcpans cookmore s/ow/)z
For recipes like ovenq)aked chicken,
use a pan with low sides. Hot air cmmot
drculate well arotmd food in a pan with
high sides.
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How mSet the Oven for Convection Baking or Roasting
[] Touch tile CONVECTION BAKEor
CONVECTION ROAST pa d.
[] Touch the nmnber pads to set the
desired oxen temperatm'e.
[] Touch the STARTpad.
To change tile oven temperature, touch
the CONVECTIONBAKEor CONVECTION
ROASTpad and then the number pads to
set the new temperature.
X4hen the oven starts to heat, the
changing temperatm'e, starting at lO0°K
will be displayed. _,\]_en oven reaches the
temperatm'e you set, 3 beeps will sotmd.
[] Touch CLEAR/OFFpad when
finished.
Youwill hear a fan while cookingwith
convection.Thefan will stop when thedoor is
opened,but the heat will not turnoff.
Youmayhearthe oven clicking dunbg
baklbg. Thisis normal
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Usingthe timedfeaturesforconvectioncooking.(onsome models)
Youwill hear a fan while cooking with these features. 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 1hour 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.
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How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
Theovenwilf turnon immediate/I/andcookfor a
selectedlengthof time.At theendof thecooking
time,theovenwill turnoffautomatically
Make stlre tile clock sho_,_:stile correct finle
of day.
[] Touch tile CONVECTIONBAKE
or CONVECTION ROAST pad.
[] Touch tile nunlber pads to set tile
desired o'_en temi)eratm'e.
[] Touch tile COOKTIME pad.
NOTE:Ifyourreciperequirespreheating,youmay
needtoaddadditionaltimeto thelengthof the
cookingtime.
[] Touch tile ntllllber pads to set tile
desired length of cooking time. Tile
mininmm cooking dine you can set
is 1 minum. Tile ()veil temi)eiatm'e
that you set and the cooking time that
you enmred will be in tile displa):
[] Touch tile STARTpad.
Tile displa} will show tile changing
temperatm'e (starting at 100°F) and tile
cooking dine. Tile displa} starts changing
once the mmperature reaches 100°E
Tile oxvn will continue to cook for tile
progTanlnled anlount of tinle, then shut
offautonmtically, unless tile _'\%_RM or
tlle Cook and Hold ff'ature was set.
Depending oil your model, see tl/e How
to Set the Oven for Warming section or tl/e
Specialfeaturesof yourovencontrolsection.
[] Touch tile CLEAR/OFFpadto clear
the displa) if necessai 3 Remo'_e
the ti)od fl'Oln tile oxen. RelnembeI;
even though the ()veil ttlI'ns O_"
automadcall?, food left in the ()veil
will confintle cooking afier the o_en
turns oiti
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