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Safety Instructions ............. 2-7
Operating Instructions
Baking or P,oasfing .............. 12
Broiling, Broiling Guide .......... 15
Clock and Timer ................ 16
Control i,ock-Out ............... 17
Convection .................. 20-24
Cookware ....................... 9
Oven ....................... 10-32
Probe .......................... 19
Proofing ....................... 25
Range ix)ck-Out ................ 17
Sabbath Feature ................. 32
Self'Cleaning ................ 27, 28
Special Features .............. 29-31
Surface Burners ............... 8, 9
Thermostat ..................... 26
Timed Baking & Roasting ........ 18
Warming ....................... 25
Care and Cleaning
Burner Caps and Heads ......... 33
Burner Grates and
Vent Grille ..................... 34
Control Panel .................. 37
Cookmp Surface ................ 34
Door .......................... 36
Floor .......................... 36
F_obs ......................... 34
PG5 908
PG5 975
i_ift-()ff Oven Door .............. 36
Light Bulbs ..................... 35
Packa_ng Tape ................. 33
Painted Surfaces ................ 37
Racks .......................... 35
Stainless Steel Surfaces ........... 37
Storage Drawer ................. 37
Vent ....................... 34, 37
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 38-41
Accessories .................... 47
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ...... Back Cover
Product Re_stration
(Canada) ................... 45, 46
ProNlct Re_stration
(U.S.A.) .................... 43, 44
Warranty tbr Customers
in Canada ...................... 49
Warranty tbr Customers
in the U.S.A .................... 48
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
behind the open oven door
on the lower leR corner of the
range fiame. 49-80527-1 06-08 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING:if theinformation
in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury
or death.
-- Do 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 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.
GAS-FIRED
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LISTED
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WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed tominimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fife.
ANti-TIPDEVICE
• All ranges can tip.
•BURNSor other SERIOUS
INJURIEScan result.
•INSTALLand CHECKthe
ANTI-TIP bracket following
the instructions supplied
with the bracket.
Toreduce 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.
Tocheck ff the bracket is installed and engaged properly,
remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath
the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the 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.
l£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 insrallation
instructions of the bracket, x,isit GEAppliances.com
(in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOtiCE
TheCalifornia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of Cafifornia 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.
Thefiberglass 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.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
Use this appliance only fbr its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance xdth the prox,ided installation
instructions.
Before performing any ser_,ice, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by remo\,ing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker
Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
Do not leave children alone---children
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
Have the installer show you the location
of the range gas shut-off valve and how to
shut it off if necessa U.
Have your range installed and properly
_ounded by a qualified installe_, in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions. Any adjustment and ser\,ice
should be performed only by qualified gas
range installers or serx@e mchnicians.
i_ocate the range out of kitchen tratIic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent poor
air circulation.
Be sure all packa_ng materials are
removed flom the range befbre operating
it m prevent fire or smoke damage should
the packa_ng material i_dte.
Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
ser\,ice should be referred to a qualified
technician.
.....Be sure your range is correctly adjusted
by a qualified ser\,ice technician or installer
fbr the type of gas (natural or LP) that is
m be used. Your range can be converted
fbr use with either type of gas. See the
Installation Instructions packed with
the range.
.....Plug your range into a 120=voh grounded
outlet only. Do not remove the round
grounding prong flom the plug. If in
doubt about the grounding of the home
electrical sysmm, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation m have
an un_ounded outlet replaced with a
properly _ounded, three-prong outlet in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code (U.S.). Do not use an extension cord
with this appliance.
WARNING:Theseadjustments
must be made by a qualified service
technician in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and all 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.
Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease
fires.
Teach children not to play xdth the
controls or any other part of the range.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a s'ate distance
flom your range.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
.....Always keep wooden and plastic umnsils
and canned f_)od a safe distance flom your
range.
.....Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a s'ate distance flom
your range.
.....Do not clean the range with flammable or
volatile cleaning fuids.
.....After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of
use. Never install the range over x,inyl die
or linoleum that cannot withstand such
type of use. Never install it directly over
interior kitchen carpeting.
.....Avoid scratching the cooktop with sharp
instruments, or with rings and other
jeweh T.
.....Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the oven door; storage drawer or
cooktop. They could damage the range
and even tip it over; causing severe
persorral in,ju U.
ACAUTION:Itemso interestt0children
shouldnotbe stored#7cabinetsabovea rangeor
on thebacksplashof a range--children climbing
on therangeto reachitemscouldbeseriously
injured.
WARNING:NEVERusethis
appliance as a space heater to heat or
warm the room. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the cooktop or oven.
.....For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
.....i,arge scratches or impacts to glass doors
can lead to broken or shatmred glass.
.....Do not clean the range when the appliance
is in use.
.....Never wear loose-fitting or han_ng
garments while using the appliance.
Be careful when reaching f_)r imms stored
in cabinets over the range. Flammable
material could be i_ited if brought in
contact with flame or hot oven surfaces
and may cause severe burns.
.....Do not store flammable materials in an
oven, a range storage drawer or near a
cooktop.
.....Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the \,icinity of this or any other
appliance.
.....Do not let cooking _ease or other
flammable mamfials accumulate in or
near the range.
.....Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
ore Smother a flaming pan on a surface
burner by covering the pan completely
with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat
tray. Use a multi-propose drT chemical or
f_)am-type fire extinguisher
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by coveting it with baking soda or;
if available, by using a multi-purpose dU
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the control to off or by using a
multi-propose drT chemical or fk_am-type
fire extinguisher.
.....Let the burner _ates and other surfaces
cool befbre touching them or lea:\,ing
them where children can reach them.
.....Never block the vents (air openings) of
the range. They prox,ide the air inlet and
outlet that are necessar T 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 dooc and at the bottom of the range
under the storage drawer or kick panel.
.....Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the
cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the range.
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READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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WARNING'!
SURFACEBURNERS
Useproperpan size--avoid pans thatare unstableor easilytipped.Selectcookwarehavingflatbottomslarge
enoughto coverburnergrates.Toavoidspillovers,makesure cookwareis largeenoughto containthefood
properly.Thiswill bothsave cleaningtimeandpreventhazardousaccumulationsoffood,sinceheavyspattering
orspilloversleft onrange canignite.Usepanswith handlesthat can beeasilygraspedandremaincool
Always use tile LITEposition when igniting
tile top burners and make sure tile burners
have ignited.
Never leave tile surface burners unattended
at high flame settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch on fire.
A(!just tile top burner flame size so it does
not extend beyond tile edge of tile cookware.
Excessive flame is hazardous.
Use only dUpot hoMers--moist or damp pot
hoMers on hot surfaces may result in bums
flom steam. Do not let pot hoMers come
near ()pen flames when lifting cookware. Do
not use a towel or ()tiler bulky cloth in place
of a pot holdei:
h_len using glass cookware, make sure it
is desi_md fbr top-of range cooking.
To minimize tile possibility of bums, ignition
of flammable materials and spillage, mm
cookware handles toward tile side or back of
tile range _ithout extending over adjacent
bum ers.
Carefidly watch fbods being flied at a high
flame setting.
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
Do not leave any items on tile cooktop. Tile
hot air flom tile vent may ignite flammable
items and will increase pressure in closed
containers, which may cause them to burst.
If a combination of oils or fi_tsMll be used
in ff_ng, stir together beff)re heating or
as fats melt slowly.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
tile smoking point.
Do not operate tile burner _dthout all burner
parts in place.
Use tile least possible amount of fat fbr
efIbctive shallow or deep-fi_t fl),ing. Filling
tile pan too fifll of fat can cause spillovers
when fbod is added.
Do not flame f()ods on tile cooktop, lfyou do
flame f()ods under tile hood, mm tile fan on.
Do not use a wok on tile cooking surface
if tile wok has a round metal ring that is
placed over tile burner _ate to support tile
wok. Tiffs ring acts as a heat trap, which may
damage tile burner _ate and burner head.
Also, it may cause tile burner to work
improperly. Tiffs may cause a carbon
monoxide level above that allowed by current
standards, resulting in a heahh hazard.
Foods ff)r fl)4ng should be as dry as possible.
Frost on flozen fbods or moisture on flesh
foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over
tile sides of tile pan.
Never uy to move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat fl)'ei: Wait until tile fat is cool.
Do not leave plastic items on tile cooktop--
riley may melt if left too close to tile vent.
Keep all plastics away flom tile surfi_ce
bum ers.
To avoid tile possibili Vof a burn, always be
certain that tile controls fbr all burners are
at tile OFFposition and all _ates are cool
bef[)re attempting to remove them.
If range is located near a _dndow, do not
hang long curtains that couM blow over tile
surfi_ce burners and create a fire hazard.
lfyou smell gas, turn off tile gas to tile range
and call a qualified serx4ce technician. Never
use an ()pen flame to locate a leak.
Always turn tile surface burner controls off
bef()re rem(Mng cookware.
h_len disabling range lock-out, make
sure tile surface controls are set to tile OFF
position. This will preclude gas flow when tile
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COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
(Cookmeatandpoultrythoroughly--meattoatleastanINTERNALtemperatureof 160°F(71°C)andpoultrytoatleastan
INTERNALtemperatureof 180°F(82°C).Cookingtothesetemperaturesusuallyprotectsagainstfoodbomeillness,
tt 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.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injm)¢
Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Keep the oven free flom grease buildup.
Place the oven rack in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If racks must be handled
when hot, do not let pot holder contact the
heating elements.
"_,11enusing cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.
Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting hem,7 foods. It is also a
precaution against burns fYom touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
Do not use the oven to dUne_tspapers.
If oved_eated, they can catch on fire.
Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items
stored in an oven can ignite.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
WARNING'.NEVERcover
any slots,holes or passagesin the oven bottom
or cover an entire rack _dth materials such as
aluminum fuil. Doing so blocks air flow
throtgh the oven and may cause cad)on
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum fuil linings
inW also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
: Do not use aluminum fuil to line oven bottoms.
Improper installation of aluminum foil may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Make sure a broiler pan is in place correctly to
reduce the possibilib_ of grease fires.
lfyou should have a grease fire in a broiler pan,
press the CLEAR/OFFpadand keep the oven
door closed to contain fire until it burns out.
SELF-CLEAN/NGOVEN
Donot useovencleaners.No commercialovencleaneror ovenliner protectivecoating ofanykbd shouldbe
usedin or aroundanypart oftheoven.Residuefrom ovencleanerswilldamagetheinsideofthe ovenwhenthe
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, Chmage or move the gasket.
: Before self:cleaning the oven, remove shin}¢
silver-colored oven racks (on some models)
and all other cookware.
Gray porcelain-coated oven racks (on some
models) maybe cleaned in the oven during the
self:cleancycle.
Be sure to xdpe up excess spillage before
starting the self:cleaning operation.
Ifthe self:cleaning mode malfhnctions, mm the
oven offand disconnect the power supply.Have
itserdced by a qualified technician.
Clean only parts listed in this ()x_/er's Manual.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
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Usingthegassurface burners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
Before Lighting a Gas Burner
Make sure all grates on the range are in
place before using any burneL
If your range has the Range I,ock-Out
feanne, make sure it is disabled before
attempting to light the surface burners.
After Lighting a Gas Burner
Do not opemm die burner for an
exmnded period of time wifliout
cookware on the gram. The finish on
the gram m W chip without cookware
to absorb the heat.
Be sure die burners and grams are
cool before you place your hand,
a pot holdei, cleaning cloths or
other mamrials on fliem.
Push the control knob in and turn it
to the LITEposition.
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
Push the control lmob in and mrn it to
the LifE position.
You will hear a clicking noise--the sound
of the elecuic spark igniting the burneL
Aider the flame lights, mrn the knob m
adjust the flame size. If the knob stays at
LITE,it will continue to click.
When one burner is turned m LITE,all
die burners spark. Do not attempt to
disassemble or clean around any burner
while another burner is on. An elecuic
shock may result, which could cause you
m knock over hot cookware.
Medium S_afl
Large Extra Large
MTE•
Sealed Gas Burners
Your gas range cookmp has four 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 burneL This burner
can be turned to LOfor a very low simmer
set6ng. It provides precise cooking
perfomlance for delicam foods such
as sauces or foods that require low heat
for a long cooking time.
The medium (left rear) and the large
(left flont) burners are the pfimai T
burners for most cooking. These general-
purpose burners can be turned flom HIto
L0 m suit a wide range of cooking needs.
The exua large burner (dgbt flont) is
die maximum output burneL IJke die
oilier flnee burners, it can be turned
flom HI to tO for a wide range of cooking
applications; howeveI; rids burner is
designed to quickly bring large amounts
of liquid to a boil. It has a special POWER
BOILTM setting desigmed to be used wifli
cookware 10 inches or larger in diameteL
FRONT
Extra-large burner only
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How to Select Flame Size
Forsafehandlingofcookware,neverlettheflames
extendupthesidesofthecookware.
Watch the flame, not die lulob, as you
reduce heat. The flame size on a gas
burner should match the cookware
you are using.
Any flame larger than the bottom of the
cookware is wasted and only se_5_esto heat
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Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum: Medimn-weight cookwaxe is
iecommended because it heats quickly
and evenly. Most foods brown evenly ill
an alunlinum skillet. Use saucepans with
fight-fitting lids when cooking with
mininmm amounts ofwami.
Cast-Iron:If heated slowl); most skillets
will give satisfactory results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions,
file enamel of some cookware may
nlelt. Follow cookware malmfacturer's
reconnnendafions for cooking methods.
Glass:There are two types of glass
cookware--fllose for oven use only
and those for rap-of-range cooking
(saucepans, coffbe and teapots).
Glass conducts heat very slowl):
HeatproofGlassCeramic:Can be used
for eifller surface or oven cooking. It
conducts heat vexy slowly and cools vexy
slowly. Check cookware manufacturer's
directions to be sure it can be used on gas
I'_tI]ges.
Stainless Steel: This metM Mone has
poor heating properties and is usually
combined with coppeL alunlinunl
or other metals for improved heat
disnibufion. Combination metal skillets
usually work satisfactorily if they are used
with medium heat as the manufacturer
iecolillilends.
Stove TopGrills
Do not use stove top grills on your seMed
gas burners. If you use tile stove mp giill
on tile sealed gas burnei; it will cause
incomplete conlbusfion and can result
ill exposure m carbon monoxide levels
above allowable current standards.
Thiscanbehazardoustoyourhealth.
Use a flat-bottomed wok.
Wok This Way
Werecommendthatyouusea 14-inch(35.6cm)
orsmallerfiat-bottomedwok.Makesurethewok
bottomsitsflat onthegrate.Theyareavailableat
yourlocalretailstore.
Only a fiat-bottomed wok should be used.
Do not use a fiat-bottomed wok on a
support Iing. Placing tile ring over tile
burner or glv_minW cause tile burner
to work improperly, resulting in carbon
monoxide levels above allowable
standards. This could be dangerous to
your heMfll.
In Case of Power Failure
In case of a power failure, you can light
tile gas surface burners on your imlge
with a match. Hold a lit match to tile
burnei; then push in and mrn tile conuol
knob to tile LITEposition. Use exueme
caution when lighting burnels this way:
Surface burners in use when an electric_d
power failure occuI_ will continue to
opelvtte nornlall):
NOTE:If rangelock-outisinuseat thetimeofa
powerfailure,thesurfaceburnerscannotbelit. 9

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OvenControl Clockand TimerFeaturesandSettings
BAKEPad
Touch to select the bake function. OVENLIGHTON/OFFPad
Touch to turn the oven light on or off.
BROILHI/LOPad 0
Touch to select the broil fimction.
CONVECTIONBAKEMULTI/1RACKPad
Touch to select baking with the convection
fimction.
OCONVECTIONROASTPad
Touch to select ro_ting with tile convection
flmction.
PROOFPad
Touch to select a warm environment usefid
for rising yeastdeavened products.
STARTPad
Must be touched to start an_ cooking or
cleaning flmction.
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self:cleaning mode, file times set for
the timer or automatic oven operations,
mid if the rmlge is locked.
0
Ifyourovenwassetfora timedovenoperationanda
poweroutageoccurred,theclockandallprogrammed
functionsmustbereset.
If "F- and a numberor letter" flash in thedisplay and
theovencontrolsignals,this indicatesa functionerror
code. TouchtheCLEAR/OR:padAllow theovento coolfor
onehourPut theovenbackinto operation.If thefunctionerror
coderepeats,disconnectthepowerto theovenandcallfor
service. 0
Thetime ofday will flashin the displaywhen there has
beena power outage.
SELFCLEANLO/STDPad
Touch to select self:cleaning fimction. See tile
Using the self-cleaning oven section.
DELAYSTARTPad
Use along widl COOKINGTIME or SELFCLEAN
LO/STDpads to set the oven to start and stop
automaticMly at a time you set.
COOKINGTIMEPad
Touch and then toucll the number pads to set
tile amount of time you want your f_ood to
cook. The oven will shut offwhen the
cooking time has run out.
CLEAR/OFFPad
Touch to cancel ALL oven operations except
tile clock, timer and range lock-out.
CLOCKPad
Touch before setting the clock.
ONumber Pads
Use to set any fimction requiring numbers
S/lch as tile time of day on the clock, the
timer; the oven temperature, the internM
t-hod temperature, the start time and
length of operation for timed baking
and selfLcleaning.
KITCHENTIMERON/OFFPad
Touch to select the timer feature.
PROBEPad
Touch when using the probe to cook food.
WARM Pad
Touch to keep cooked fbods warm. See the
How to Set the Ovenfor Warming section.
RANGELOCK-OUTPad
Touch and hold die RANGELOCK-OUTpad
for 3 seconds to lock/unlock the surface
burners, oven burners and control panel so
they cmmot be activated.

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OvenControlClockand TimerFeaturesandSettings
BAKEPad
Touch to select the bake fimction. CLOCKPad
Touch before setting tile clock.
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BROILHI/LOPad
Touch to select the broil fimction.
OVENLIGHTPad
Touch to turn the oven light on or off.
SELFCLEANLO/STDPad
Touch to select self:cleaning function.
See tile Using the self-cleaning oven section.
STARTPad
Must be touched to start any cooking or
cleaning fimction.
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Number Pads
Use to set any function requiring numbers
such as the time of day on the clock, the
timer, tile oven temperature, tile internM
f_ood temperature, the start time and
length of operation for timed baking
and self:cleaning.
CONTROLLOCK-OUT
Tile control lock-out is 9and 0. Touch and
hold the 9and 0pads at tile same time for
3 seconds.
CLEAR/OFFPad
Touch to cancel ALL oven operations except
the clock, timer and control lock-out.
O
0
DELAYSTARTPad
Use along widl COOKINGTIME or SELFCLEAN
LO/STD pads to set the oven to start and stop
automatically at a time you set.
COOKINGTIMEPad
Touch and then toucll the number pads to set
the amotlnt of time you want/VO/II"f()od tO
cook. Tile oven will slmt offwhen the
cooking time has run out.
Shows the time of day', oven temperature,
whether the oven is in tile bake, broil or
self:cleaning mode and the times set for
the timer or automatic oven operations.
ff "F- andanumberorletter"flashinthedisplay
andtheovencontrolsignals,thisindicatesa
functionerrorcode.TouchtheCLEAR/OFFpad
AllowtheoventocoolforonehourPuttheovenback
intooperation.If thefunctionerrorcoderepeats,
disconnectthepowertotheovenandcallforservice.
ffyourovenwassetfora timedovenoperation
andapoweroutageoccurred,thedockandall
programmedfunctionsmustbereset.
Thetimeofdaywillflashinthedisplaywhen
therehasbeenapoweroutage.
KITCHENTIMERON/OFFPad
Touch to select tile timer featm'e.
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Usingthe oven.
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 file supports, flley Mll stop
before coming completely out, and Mll
not flit.
When placing and remox4ng cookware,
pull the rack out unfll it stops.
The bake burner is under the oven flooL
Do not place foods on the oven bottom
for cooking.
Toremovearack, pull it toward you,
flit the flont end tap and pull it out.
Toreplace,place the end of the rack
(Stol>locks) on the support, flit tap the
flont and push the rack in.
CAUTION:Whenyouareusingthe
rackin theIowestpositionCA),youwillneedto
usecautionwhenpuffingtherackout.We
recommendthatyoupufftherackoutseveral
inchesandthen,usingtwopotholders,puffthe
rackoutbyholdingthesidesofit. Therackislow
andyoucouldbeburnedif youplaceyourhandin
themiddleof therackandpuffall thewayout.Be
verycarefulnottoburnyourhandonthedoor
whenusingtherackin thelowestpositionCA).
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How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
[-_ Touch the BAKE pad.
[_ Touch the number pads to set
the desired temperature.
[_ Touch the STARTpad.
[_ Check food for doneness at
mininmm flme on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
[_ Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad when
cooking is complete.
NOTE"Acoolingfanwillautomaticallyturnon
andoff tocoolintemalparts.Thisisnormal,and
thefanmaycontinuetorunevenaftertheoven
in turnedoff.
Type of Food Rack Position
Frozenpies(oncookiesheet) CorD
Angelfoodcake A
Bundtorpoundcakes BorC
Biscuits,muffins,brownies, CorD
cookies,cupcakes,
layercakes,pies
Casseroles CorD
Turkey A
If baking four cake layers at the same time,
place two layers on rack B and two layers on
rack D. Stagger pans on the rack so one is
not directly above the other.
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Do not place foods directly on the
oven floor.
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if file recipe cMls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.
Topreheat,settheovenat thecorrecttemperature.
Thecontrolwillbeepwhentheovenispreheated
andthedisplaywillshowyourset temperature.
Thepreheattimewill varydependingonthe
temperaturesetting.
Baking results Mll be better if baking
pans are cenmred in file oven _tsmuch
as possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least 1"
(2.5 cm) m 1½" (3.8 cm) of air space
around it.
Aluminum Foil
Donotusealuminumfoilonthebottomof
theoven.
Never entirely cover a rack Mill
Muminum foil. This Mll disturb the heat
circulation and result in poor baking.
A sm_fller sheet of foil may be used to
catch a spillover by placing it on a lower
_v_ckseveral incites below the food.
Oven Moisture
As your oven heats up, file mmperature
change of the ah in the oven may cause
wamr droplets m form on the door glass.
These droplets are harmless and will
evaporate as the oven contintles [o
heat up.
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Usingthe oven.
Oven Vent
Your oven is vented fllrough one vent
located toward file rear of the range. Do
not block this vent when cooking in the
oven--it is important that the flow of hot
air flom the oven and flesh air m the
oven burner be uninmrrupmd. Avoid
touching the vent openings or nearby
surfaces during oven or broiler operation--
they may become hot.
Handlesofpotsandpansontheco&topmay
becomehotif left tooclosetothevent
Donotleaveplasticitemsonthecooktop_
theymaymeltifleft tooclosetothevent
Donotleaveanyitemsontheco&top. Thehot
airfromtheventmayigniteflammableitems
andwillincreasepressureinclosedcontainers
whichmaycausethemtoburst
Metalitemswillbecomeveryhotff theyare
left ontheco&top,andcouldcauseburns.
Power Outage
CAUTION:Donotmakeanyattempttooperate
theelectricignitionovenduringanelectrical
powerfailure.
The oven or broiler c_mnot be lit during a
power failure. Gas will not flow unless the
glow bar is hot.
If file oven is in use when a power
failure occm5, file oven burner struts
off"and cannot be reqit 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 mmperature.
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How to Set the Oven for Broiling
IMPORTANT'.Toavoidpossibleburns,placethe
racksin thedesiredpositionbeforeyouturnthe
oven on.
[_] Place the meat or fish oi1a broiler
gi{(1in a broiler pan.
[] Follow suggested rack positions in
the BroilingGuide.
[_] The oven door must be closed
during broiling.
[_ Touch the BROILHI/£Opad once for
HI Broil.
To change to LOBroil,touch the
BROILHI/LOpad again.
Use LOBroilto cook foods such as poultx T
or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without
over-t)rowning them.
[_] Touch the STARTpad.
[-_ X_qlenbroiling is finished, touch the
CLEAR/OFFpad.
Serve the food immediatel}; and leave the
pan outside the oven to cool during the
meal for easiest cleaning.
NOTE:Broil will notwork if the temperature
probeis pluggedin.
Broiling Guide
The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature Food
ttIld yotlI" preference GrouudBeef
of doneness will affect
t)roiling times. This guide BeefSteaks
is t)ased on meats at Rarer
Medium
refligerator temperature. WellDone
Rarer
tThe I.LS. D_'parmze_to/ Medium
Ag'ri('zdtm_ ,wO'_'Wa_ beqJi_ Well Done
popzdan bul you d_o_dd h_ow lhal
co&i_N" it to o_@ 140 F (60'C) Chicken
nzea_s so_ne fl,od poi_o_i_g"
org_ism,_ may su_wh,e. "(Source:
Gztide. { %I)A I_,. /_t)_e 1985.) Bakery Product
Bread (toast)
English Muffin
LobsterTails
FishFillets
Salmon
Steaks
Fillets
HamSlices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well Done
LambChops
Medium
Well Done
Medium
Well Done
Quantityand/
orThickness
I/2" to 3/4"
(1.3cmto 1.9cm)thick
3/4"to 1"
(1.9cmto 2.5cm)thick
I to1½Ibs.(0.45kgto0.68kg
172"(3.8cm)thick
2to2½Ibs.(0.91kgto1.13kg
1whole cut up
2to2½Ibs.(0.91kgto1.13kg
split lengthwise
Breast
2 to 4slices
2 (split)
2-4
1lb. (0.45kg)(74"to 7Z'
[0.6cmto 1.3cm]thick)
2 (1" [2.5cm]thick)
2 (7Z' to a/4"
[1.3cmto 1.9cm]thick)
7/' (1.3cm)thick
1" (2.5cm)thick
2U/Z'[1.3cm]thick)
2 (1" [2.6cm]thick)about
1lb. (0.45kg)
2(1"[2.5cm]thick)about10
to 12oz.(283g to 340g)
2 (1_Z"[3,8cm]thick)
about 1 lb.(0,45kg)
Rack
Position
F
E
E
E
E
D
C
C
F
F
E
E
D
D
D
D
FirstSide
Time (rain.)
13
6
8
10
16
16
20
25
25
3
3-4
18-20
10
15
8
8
10
15
7
10
9
14
SecondSide
Time(rain.)
4
6
8
10
16
20
25
15
1
Donot
turn
over.
5
8
10
5
4
9
6
10
Comments
Spaceevenly.
Steakslessthan3/4"
(1.9cm)thick are
difficultto cookrare.
Slashfat.
Brusheachsidewith
meltedbutter.
Broilskin-side-down
first.
Spaceevenly.Place
Englishmuffins cut-
side-upandbrush
with butter if desired.
Cutthroughbackof
shell. Spreadopen.
Brushwith melted
butterbeforebroiling
andafter half of
broilingtime.
Handleandturn very
carefully.Brushwith
lemonbutterbefore
andduringcooking,
if desired.
Turncarefully.
Donotturn skin-side-
down.
Slashfat.
Slashfat.
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Usingthe clock andtimer.
Make sure the clock is setto the
correct time of day.
To Set the Clock
The clock must be set to file correct time
of day for die autonlafic oven tinting
fimcfions to work properly. Tile time of
day cannot be changed ducing a timed
baking or self-cleaning cycle.
[77 Touch tile CLOCK pad.
[] Touch tile number pads.
[_] Touch the START pad.
JK,TcHE.
on,off ZlK]
The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven
operations. The maximum setting on
the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.
To Set the timer
Touch tile KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pad.
Touch die number pads until file
amount of time you want shows
ill the display. For example, to set
2 horns and 45 minutes, touch 2, 4
and 5ill fllat ordeL If you make a
mistake much the KITCHENTIMER
ON/OFF pad and begin again.
[-_ Touch tile STARTpad.
After touchingtheSTARTpad,SETdisappears,
thistellsyouthetimeiscountingdown,although
thedisplaydoesnotchangeuntiloneminutehas
passed.Secondswillnotbeshownin thedisplay
untilthelastminuteiscountingdown.
x_qlen tile timer reaches :/_, tile
control will beep 3 times followed
by one beep every 6 seconds until
tile KITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad
is touched.
The&secondtonecanbecanceledbyfollowing
thestepsintheSpecialfeaturesofyouroven
controlsectionunderTonesattheEndofa
timedCycle.
To Reset the Timer
If file display is still showing file time
remaining, you may change it by
touching file KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad,
fllen touch file number pads until file
time you want appears ill file display:
If die remaining time is not ill die display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are ill
die display), recall die iemaining time by
touching die KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
and then touching tile nunfl)er pads to
enter tile new time you want.
To Cancel the Timer
Touch the KITCHENTIMERON/OFF
pad twice.
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Range Lock-Out (on some models)
Yourcontrolwillallowyoutolockoutthesurface
burners,ovenburnersandcontrolpanelsothey
cannotbeactivated.
To lock/unlock the controls:
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Turn all surfime burners off:
Touch and hold the RANGE
LOCK-OUTpadfor 3 seconds until
the display shows LOCON.
To unlock the control, touch and
hold the RANGE LOCK-OUTpad for
3 seconds until the display shows
LOCOFF.
X_qlenthis feature is on and the touch
pads are touched, the control will beep
and the display will show LOCON.
Thecontre/lock-outmodeaffectsall controls.
Nocontrolswillworkwhenthisfeatureis
activated.
Theadjustmentwillberetainedinmemory
afterapowerfailure.
LOCK/UNLOCK HOLD 3 SECONDS
Control Lock-Out (onsomemodels)
Yourcontrolwiflallowyoutolockoutthetouch
padssotheycannotbeactivatedwhenpressed.
To lock/unlock file controls:
[_ Touch the 9and 0pads at the same
time for 3 seconds, until the display
shows LOCON.
[_ To unlock the control, touch the 9
and 0pads at the same time for 3
seconds, until file display shows
LOCOFF.
X_qlenthis feature is on and the touch
pads are touched, the control will beep
and the display will show LOCON.
Thecontre/lock-outmodeaffectsall touch
pads.Notouchpadswill workwhenthis
featureisactivated.
iTheadjustmentwillberetainedinmemory
afterapowerfailure.
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Usingthetimedbakingand mastingfeatures. (onsome models)
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
Theovenwill turnonimmediatelyandcookfor
a selectedlengthof time.At theendofthe
cookingtimetheovenwit turnoff automatically.
[77 Touch tile BAKEpad.
[] Using tile number pads, enter tile
desired temperaune.
[_ Touch tile COOKINGTIMEpad.
NOTE:Ifyourreciperequirespreheating,you
mayneedtoaddadditionaltimetothelengthof
thecookingtime•
[4] Using tile ntllIlbeI pads, enter tile
desired baking time. Tile oven
mmpemune and tile cooking time
that you entered will be displwed.
Tile display will show file changing
temperature (smrdng at 100°F [38°C])
and tile cooking time. Tile displW starts
changing once tile mmperamre reaches
IO0°F (38oC).
Tile oven Mll continue m cook for file
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically, unless tile _4_RM
feature was set. See tile How toSet the Oven
forWarmingsection.
[_] Touch tile CLEAPc/OFFpad to clear
tile display:
[_] Touch tile STARTpad.
[_ Youcansettheovencontroltodelaysta_the
oven,cookfora specificlengthoftimeandthen
ULdbdLtl time of day
[77 Touch tile BAKEpad.
_] Using tile number pads, enter tile
desired temperature.
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How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
[_] Touch tile COOKINGTIMEpad.
NOTE:Ifyourreciperequirespreheating,you
mayneedtoaddadditionaltimetothelengthof
thecookingtime•
[] Using tile ntllIlbeI pads, enter tile
desired baking time.
Touch tile DELAYSTARTpad.
Using tile number pads, enter tile
time of day you want tile oven to
mrn on and start cooking.
Touch tile STARTpad.
If you would like to check die times you
have set, touch tile DELAYSTART pad m
check tile start time you have set or touch
the COOKING TIME pad m check tile
lengfll of cooking time you have set.
When file oven turns on at tile time of
day you have set, file display will show file
changdng temperature (starting at 100°F
[38°C]) and the cooking imle. Tile
displ W starts changdng once the
temperature reaches 100°F (38°(;).
Tile oven will continue m cook for file
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically, unless tile _IVI
feature was set. See tile How toSet the Oven
forWarmingsection.
[] Touch tile CLEAPc/OFFpad to clear
tile display:
NOTE:Anattentiontonewillsoundif youare
usingtimedbakinganddonottouchtheSTART
padafterenteringthebakingtemperature.
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Usingtheprobe. (onsome models) ge.com(U.S.) www.GEAppliances.ca(Canada)
For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The
temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want.
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Thetemperature probe has a
skewer-like probe at one end and a
plug at the other end that goes into
the outlet inthe oven.
Use of probes other dlan tile one
provided widl tllis product may result in
damage to the probe or oven control.
Use tile handles of tile probe and plug
when inserting and removing them flom
the food and outlet.
Toavoiddamagingyourpmbe,donotuse
tongstopull onthecablewhenremovingit.
Toavoidbreakingtheprobe,makesurefood
iscompletelydefrostedbeforeinserting.
Topreventpossib/ebums,donotunplugthe
probefromtheoutletuntiltheovenhas
cooled.
Neverleaveyourprobeinsidetheovenduring
a self-cleaningcycle.
Do notstore theprobe in the oven.
At_er preparing file meat and placing
it on a trivet or on a broiler pan gnid,
follow these direc6ons for proper probe
placement.
Insert the probe completely into the
meat. It should not touch bone, fat
or gristle.
For roasts wifll no bone, insert die probe
into the meatiest part of the ro_tst.For
bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe
into the cenmr of the lowest large muscle.
Insert tile probe into tile center of dishes
such as meat loaf or casseroles.
Insert the probe into the meatiest part of
tlle inner dfigh flom below and pa_vdlel
to the leg of a whole turkey:
How to Set the Oven For Roasting When Using the Probe
Insert the probe into the food.
Plug the probe into tile outlet in tile
oven. Make sure it's pushed all tile
way in. Close tlle oven dooL Make
sure the probe cable is not touching
tile broil element.
[_ Touch tile PROBEpad.
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Touch the numl)er pads to set
the desired internal food or meat
temperature. The maxinmm
internal temperature for the food
ttlat you can set is 200°F (93°(;).
Touch tile BAKEpad.
Touch the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.
[7] Touch tile STARTpad.
Thedisplaywill flashif theprobeisinserted
intotheoutletandyouhavenotsetaprobe
temperatureandtouchedtheSTARTpad.
After die inmrnM mmperamre of
file food reaches 100°F (38°C), the
changing internal tempe_mre will be
shown in the displw:
X_qlenthe internal temperature of
tile food reaches tlle number you
have set, the probe and the oven
turn off"and the oven control
signals. To stop the sigmal, touch tile
CLEAR/0FFpad. Use hot pads m
remove the probe fiom tile food.
Do not use rungs m pull on it--they
might dmnage it.
To change tile oven mmpe_m_re during
the Roast cycle, touch tile BAKEpad and
then the number pads to set the new
temperature.
If theprobeisremovedfromthefoodbefore
thefinaltemperatureisreached,a tonewill
soundandthedisplaywill flashuntiltheprobe
isremovedfromtheoven.
Youcanusethetimereventhoughyou
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Usingtheconvectionoven.(onsome models)
Convection Fan
Ina convectionoven,a fancirculateshotair
over,underandaroundthefood.
Thiscirculatinghotair isevenlydistributed
throughouttheovencavity.Asa result,foods
areevenlycookedandbrowned--often in less
timewith convectionheat.
NOTE: The convection fan will cycle on
and offwhile cooking to best disuibute
hot air in the oven.
The convection oven fan shuts offwhen
the oven doo_ is opened.
1-Rack Convection Baking
The convection fan circulates the heated
air evenly over and around the food.
WhenconvectionbakingwithonlyI rack,
usetherackpositionsrecommendedintheUsing
theovensection.
Idealforevenlybrownedbakedfoodscooked
on Irackandforlargefoods.Additionally,
sometimesavingsmaybenoticed.
Goodresultswithcookies,biscuits,muffins,
brownies,cupcakes,creampuffs,sweetro//s,
ange/foodcakeandbread.
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Multi-ra ck position.
Multi-Rack Convection Baking
Because heamd air is circulamd evenly
fll_oughout file oven, foods can be
baked with excellent results using
multiple _v_cks.
Muld-Iack baking may increase cook times
slightly foi some foods, but the overaU
_esult is time saved. Cookies, muffins,
biscuits, and other quick breads give
good _esults with multi-_v_ck baking.
When baking on 3 racks, place one
_ack in die fored1 (D) position, one
in the fifth (E) position and one in
the sixth (F) position. If"pans will not
fit, use _v_ckpositions B, D and E
Adapting Recipes...
You can use your favorite _ecipes in the
convec[ion oven.
¼]len convection baking, the Auto
Recipe'" Conversion feature automaficalb,
reduces the set regular baking
temperature by the recommended 25°F
(14 °C). See Auto Recipe'" Conversion in
the Special Features section.
Usepan sizerecommended.
Somepackageinstructionsforfrozen
casserolesormaindisheshavebeen
developedusingcommercialconvectionovens.
Forbestresultsinthisoven,preheattheoven
andusethetemperatureonthepackage.
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