GE Self-Cleaning Electric Range Training manual

Use and Care & Installation Guide
Self-Cleaning Electric Range
GE Appliances
Safety Instructions ................... 3–5
Anti-Tip Device ................................ 3, 26, 30
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil.......................... 5, 14, 18–20
Clock and Timer................................... 10, 11
Features....................................................... 6, 7
Oven ........................................................12–25
Auto Oven Shut Off................................. 12
Baking................................................. 13, 14
Broiling................................................ 20, 21
Control Panel..................................... 10, 11
Control Settings.......................................... 8
Roasting ............................................. 18, 19
Self-Cleaning Instructions ............. 22–25
Timed Baking .................................... 15, 16
Power Outage.............................................. 11
Surface Cooking..................................... 8–10
Canning Tips................................................ 9
Control Settings.......................................... 8
Cooktop Comparison................................ 8
Cookware Tips............................................ 9
Care and Cleaning................... 26–29
Anti-Tip Device ............................................ 26
Cooktop.................................................. 27, 29
Lift-Off Oven Door....................................... 28
Oven Light..................................................... 28
Self-Cleaning Instructions................. 22–25
Surface Units................................................ 26
Problem Solver...................... 35, 36
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself............................................ 17
More questions ?…call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Installation................................. 30–34
Anti-Tip Device..................................... 30, 34
Flooring Under the Range......................... 31
Leveling ......................................................... 34
Consumer Services.................. 39
Appliance Registration................................. 2
Important Phone Numbers....................... 39
Model and Serial Number Location.......... 2
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover
Models: JBP19
JBP21
JBP24
JBP25
JBP26
JBP45
JBP46
JBP47
JBP48
164D2966P232
49-8721 3
10-95 CG

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HELP US HELP YOU
Before using your range,
read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your new
range properly.
Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, call:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label
behind the range door or behind
the storage drawer.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your range. Before sending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your range.
If you received
a damaged range…
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the range.
Save time and money.
Before you request
service…
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this guide. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page
on the inside back cover.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are 3 steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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 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.
• Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury.
If your model has a surface light, you must
recycle the fluorescent light bulb according to
local, state and federal codes.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this guide.
• Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
• Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY
REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
WARNING—
All ranges can tip and injury could
result. To prevent accidental tipping
of the range, attach it to the wall and
floor by installing the Anti-Tip device
supplied.
To check if the device is installed and
engaged properly, remove the kick
panel or storage drawer and inspect the rear
leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure the device is properly engaged
when you push the range back against the wall.
If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range
tipping over and causing injury if you or a child
stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information
in this guide. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and injury.
• 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.
• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the door, kick panel or storage drawer or
cooktop. They could damage the range and even
tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
• Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop.
• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored over the range.
Flammable material could be ignited if brought
in contact with hot surface units or heating
elements and may cause severe burns.
• Use only dry pot holders—moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let
pot holders touch hot surface units or heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
• Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
• Do not use water on grease fires.
Never pick up a flaming pan.
Smother flaming pan on surface unit
by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid,
cookie sheet or flat tray, or if available, use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by
covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven
control to OFF or use a dry chemical or foam-
type fire extinguisher.
• Do not touch the surface units, the heating
elements or the interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in color. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact the surface units,
areas nearby the surface units or any interior area
of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop,
areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening, crevices around the
oven door and metal trim parts above the door.
Remember: The inside surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is opened.
• When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that,
in the remote possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat
will be safe to eat.
Oven
• 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.
• Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container could
burst, causing an injury.
• Keep the oven vent duct
unobstructed.
• Keep the oven free from
grease buildup.
• Place the oven shelf in desired position while the
oven is cool. If shelves must be handled when hot,
do not let pot holder contact the heating elements.
• Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
• When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
• Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
• Do not use 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.
Self-Cleaning Oven
• 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.
Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
• Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care
Guide.
• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
• Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn
the oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
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Important Safety Instructions
Surface Cooking Units
• Use proper pan size— Select
cookware having flat bottoms large
enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized cookware
will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit
will also improve efficiency.
• Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
• Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not
covered and are in place. Their absence during
cooking could damage range parts and wiring.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans
or anywhere in the oven except as described in
this guide. Misuse could result in a shock, fire
hazard or damage to the range.
• Only certain types of glass, glass⁄ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others may break
because of the sudden change in temperature.
• To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of the
range without extending over nearby surface units.
• Always turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.
• To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock, always be certain that the controls for all
surface units are at the off position and all coils
are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit.
• Do not immerse or soak the removable surface
units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not
self-clean the surface units in the oven.
• Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge
is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be careful
to avoid steam burns.
• When flaming foods are under the hood,
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flame.
• Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or
medium high heat settings.
• Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods
can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides
of the pan.
• Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat
frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause
spillovers when food is added.
• If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats
melt slowly.
• Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
• Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE
Not all features are on all models.
6
5
4
1
6
7
8814131211
10
98
15
17
18
19
21
22
16
8
2
3
23
Broiler Pan and Grid
(not included on all models)
Drip Wells
Support Rods
Some models
have lift-up
cooktops for
easier cleaning.
(appearance may vary)
JBP24
JBP25
JBP26
JBP45
JBP46
JBP47
JBP48
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Features of Your Range
Explained
Feature Index Not all models have all features. on page
1Storage Drawer (on some models) 3, 29
2Anti-Tip Device 3, 26, 30
See the Installation Instructions.
3Anti-Tip Label –
4Bake Element May be lifted gently 3, 4, 22,
for wiping the oven floor. 29
5Broil Element 3, 4, 20,
22, 29
6Oven Door Latch 13, 15, 18,
Use for self-cleaning only. 20, 22–25
7Surface Units, Drip Pans 3–5, 8–10,
26
8Surface Unit Control Knobs 8, 27
9Oven Light Switch 13
(for models with oven window)
10 Automatic Oven Light 13
(on some models)
11 Clock and Timer (on some models) 10, 11
12 Oven On Light 10, 12,
Latch Door Light 15–17
Preheated Light
13 Oven Temperature Knob 10, 11, 17,
18, 20,
22–25, 27
Explained
Feature Index Not all models have all features. on page
14 Surface Unit “On” Indicator Light 8
15 Cooktop/Lift-Up Cooktop 3, 5, 8–10,
(on some models) 27, 29
16 Oven Vent 4, 27
Located under right rear surface unit.
17 Oven Interior Light 12, 22, 28
(on some models) Comes on
automatically when door is opened.
18 Oven Shelf Supports 12, 18, 21
Shelf positions for cooking are
suggested in the Baking, Roasting
and Broiling sections.
19 Oven Shelf with Stop-Locks 12–15,
(number may vary) 18, 23, 29
20 Model and Serial Number Location 2
Behind the storage drawer.
21 Lift-Off Oven Door with 4, 20,
Broil Stop Position 22, 28
Easily removed for cleaning.
22 Oven Door Gasket 4, 22, 28
23 Broiler Pan and Grid 4, 18,
(on some models) 20–22, 29
8 8 12 13 14 8 8
JBP19
88141312111088
JBP21

SURFACE CONTROLS
How to Set the Controls
Push the knob in and turn in
either direction to the heat
setting you want.
Be sure you turn control to
OFF when you finish cooking.
The surface unit “on” indicator light will glow
when ANY heat on any surface unit is on.
At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position.
You may hear slight “clicking” sounds during
cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unit at
the heat level or power level you set.
Switching heats to higher settings always shows a
quicker change than switching to a lower setting.
Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings
HI—Used to begin cooking or to bring water to a
boil. Reduce heat setting after water boils.
Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and
MED) Maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food.
MED—Sauté and brown; keeps food at a medium
boil or simmer.
Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED and
LO) Cook after starting at HI; cooks with little water
in covered pan.
LO—Used for long
slow cooking
(simmering) to
tenderize and develop
flavors. Use this
setting to melt butter
and chocolate or to
keep foods warm.
NOTE: The surface unit “on” indicator light may
glow between LO and OFF, but there is no power to
the surface units.
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HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE
TO YOUR OLD ONE?
Type of Cooktop Description How it Works
Electric Coil Flattened metal Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best cooking
tubing containing results, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of warped pans than radiant
electric resistance or solid disks. Heats up quickly but does not change heat settings as quickly as gas or
wire suspended induction. Electric coils stay hot enough to continue cooking for a short time after they are
over a drip pan. turned off.
Radiant Electric coils Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware, so pans must be flat on the
(Glass Cooktop) under a glass bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough to continue cooking
cooktop. after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit if you want cooking to stop.
Induction High frequency Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is produced by
induction coils a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan. Heats up right away and changes heat
under a glass settings right away, like a gas cooktop. After turning the control off, the glass cooktop is
surface. hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away.
Solid Disk Solid cast iron Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be flat on the bottom for good cooking
disk sealed to the results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils. The disk stays hot
cooktop surface. enough to continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the solid disk if
you want the cooking to stop.
Gas Burners Regular or sealed Flames heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but pans
gas burners use should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan right away and change heat settings
either LP gas right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.
or natural gas.
Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units.
If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other
types of electric cooktops, you will notice some
differences when you use electric coils.
The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and
cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or
surface unit you have.
The following chart will help you to understand the
differences between electric coil surface units and any
other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.
Medium
Low Medium High

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum
cookware conducts heat faster than other metals.
Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to
absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to
medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly
if not combined with other metals.
For best cooking results, pans should be flat on the
bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of
the surface unit. The pan should not extend over the
edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch.
We recommend that
you use only a flat-
bottomed wok. They
are available at your
local retail store.
Do not use woks that
have support rings. Use of
these types of woks, with or
without the ring in place,
can be dangerous. Placing
the ring over the surface
unit will cause a build-up
of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop.
Do not try to use such woks without the ring.
You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
Do not use woks that have
support rings.
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SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS
Cookware Wok Cooking
Not over 1 inch
RIGHT WRONG
Over 1 inch
Cooktop Comparison Surface Controls Cookware Tips Home Canning Tips
HOME CANNING TIPS
Canning should be done on surface units only.
Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of surface unit’s drip
pan are not recommended for most surface cooking.
However, when canning with water-bath or pressure
canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is
because boiling water temperatures (even under
pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces
surrounding the surface units.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN
WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures—and all types
of frying—cook at temperatures much higher than
boiling water. Such temperatures could eventually harm
the cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units.
Observe the Following Points in Canning
1. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the
surface unit. If your range or its location does not
allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit,
use smaller diameter pots for good canning results.
2. For best results, use canners with flat bottoms.
Canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) don’t make good contact with
the surface unit and take a long time to boil water.
Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.
3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures
are available from the manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for canning, such as
Ball and Kerr; and the United States Department of
Agriculture Extension Service.
4. Remember that canning is a process that generates
large amounts of steam. To avoid burns from steam
or heat, be careful when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning may
take longer than expected, even though directions
have been carefully followed.
The process time will be shortened by:
(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest heating
of large quantities of water.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
Not all features are on all models. Appearance may vary.
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1. COOK TIME ON/OFF. Press this pad and then
press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the amount
of time you want your food to cook. Turn the Oven
Temperature knob to the desired temperature. The
oven will shut off after the Cook Time has run out.
2. TIMER ON/OFF. Press this pad to select the timer
feature. The timer does not control oven operations.
The timer can time up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
To set the timer, first press the TIMER ON/OFF
pad. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to change
the time.
To cancel the timer, press the TIMER ON/OFF pad
until the display clears.
3. AUTOMATIC OVEN Light. This lights anytime
the oven has been programmed.
4. TIME DISPLAY. Shows the time of day and the
times set for the timer on automatic oven operations.
5. HOUR and MIN. pads. These pads allow you to
set times up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
6. PREHEATED Indicator Light. Glows when
the oven reaches your selected temperature.
7. LATCH DOOR Light. Glows when the oven is
in the Self-Clean cycle. After the Self-Clean
Cycle, the light will flash. Unlatch the door and
turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF.
8. OVEN ON Light. Glows anytime the oven is
heating. The light will flash when the oven
automatically turns off to remind you to turn the
Oven Temperature knob to OFF.
9. Oven Temperature Knob. Turn this knob to the
temperature or function you want. See the Baking,
Roasting, Broiling and Self-Cleaning sections.
10. START TIME ON/OFF. Press this pad and the
HOUR and MIN. pads to delay the starting of
your oven up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
11. CLOCK. Press this pad before setting the
clock. To set the clock, first press the CLOCK
pad. Then press the HOUR and MIN. pads to
change the time of day.
If “F—and a number” flash in the display and
the oven control signals, this indicates a
function error code. If the function error code
appears during the self-cleaning function, check
the oven door latch—the latch handle may have
been moved, even if only slightly, from the
latched position. Make sure the handle is to the
right as far as it will go. Turn the Oven Temperature
knob to off. Allow the oven to cool for one hour.
If the function error code repeats, disconnect
power to the range and call for service.
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OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER
Not all features are on all models
The oven controls serve several purposes. Follow the directions for the
controls that apply to your model.
Features of Your Oven Control Oven Control, Clock and Timer
Timer To Set the Timer To Reset the Timer
The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven
operations. The maximum setting
on the timer is 11 hours and 59
minutes.
1. Press the TIMER
ON/OFF pad.
2. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads
until the amount of time you
want shows in the display. The
timer will start automatically
within a few seconds of
releasing the pad.
If the display is still showing the
time remaining, you may change it
by pressing the HOUR and MIN.
pads until the time you want
appears in the display.
If the remaining time is not in the
display, recall the remaining time
by pressing the TIMER ON/OFF
pad and then pressing the HOUR
and MIN. pads until the new time
you want shows on the display.
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ON/OFF
To Cancel the Timer End of Cycle Tones (on some models)
To cancel the timer, the remaining time must be in
the display. To recall the time remaining, press the
TIMER ON/OFF pad once. To cancel the timer press
the TIMER ON/OFF pad again.
The end of cycle tone can be cleared by pressing the
TIMER ON/OFF pad or, on some models, by pressing
the COOK TIME ON/OFF pad depending on which
function you are using.
Power Outage Oven Temperature Knob
On some models, after a power outage the oven will
automatically resume its setting once the power is
restored.
For models with a CLOCK pad, when the power is
restored the display will flash the time of day until a
pad is pressed or the knob is turned. Reset the clock to
the correct time of day.
If the oven was in operation when the power outage
occurred, the Oven Temperature knob must be turned
back to OFF. Then reset the knob to the way it was
before the power outage.
If your model has a COOK TIME ON/OFF pad
and your oven was set for timed baking or roasting
when the power outage occurred, the clock and all
programmed functions must be reset. To reset them,
first turn the Oven Temperature knob back to OFF,
reset the clock, functions and knob back to the way
they were before the power outage.
The oven temperature
knob maintains the
temperature you set
from WARM (170°F.)
to BROIL (550°F.).
It also has an OFF
and an AUTO SELF
CLEAN setting.
The PREHEATED light glows when the oven
reaches your selected temperature.
The OVEN ON light will glow any time the Oven
Temperature knob is not in the OFF position and is
set on a temperature or a function.
Appearance may vary.
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Automatic Clock To Set the Clock
The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be
changed during a Timed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle.
1. Press the CLOCK pad.
2. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set
the time of day.
CLOCK
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USING YOUR OVEN
Before Using Your Oven
1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to
set them properly.
2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take
a practice run at removing and replacing them
properly to give sure, sturdy support.
3. Read over the information and tips that follow.
4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it,
especially during the first weeks of using your
new range.
Oven Light (on some models) Automatic Oven Shut Off
The light comes on automatically when the oven
door is opened.
On models with an oven window, use the switch to
turn the light on and off when the door is closed.
As a safety feature, this oven will automatically shut
itself off after 12 hours. On models with touch pad
clock controls this feature may be deactivated to
allow the oven to be left on for more than 12 hours.
To deactivate the Automatic Oven Shut-Off, press and
hold both the increase and decrease minute pads for
about 4 seconds. The display will change from time of
day to show “off”.
To reactivate the feature, press and hold both the
increase and the decrease minute pads for about 4
seconds. The display will change from time of day to
show “on”.
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Shelf Positions
The oven has 4 shelf supports as identified in
this illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).
Shelf positions for cooking food are suggested
in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.
A
B
C
D
Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that
when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they
will stop before coming completely out from the
oven, and will not tilt when removing food from or
placing food on them.
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out
to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware
on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven.
This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
To remove a shelf from the oven, pull it towards you,
tilt the front end upward and pull it out.
To replace, place
the shelf on the shelf
support with the
stop-locks (curved
extension under the
shelf) facing up toward
the rear of the oven.
Tilt up the front and
push the shelf toward
the back of the oven
until it goes past the
bump on the shelf support.
Then lower the front of the
shelf and push it all the way back.
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BAKING
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
using an oven control system. We recommend that
you operate the range for a number of weeks using the
time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar
with your new oven’s performance.
If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust
the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It
Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.
NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside
surfaces of the range get hot too.
How to Set Your Range for Baking
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
1. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the
temperature you desire.
2. Check food for doneness at minimum time on
recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
3. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF and
then remove the foods.
Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven
shelf or shelves in
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
browning desired.
As a general rule,
place most foods in
the middle of the oven, on either shelf position B or
C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions. B will
be used more than C.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Angel food cake A
Biscuits or muffins B or C
Cookies or cupcakes B or C
Brownies B or C
Layer cakes B or C
Bundt or pound cakes A or B
Pies or pie shells B or C
Frozen pies A (on cookie sheet)
Casseroles B or C
Roasting A or B
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Preheating Baking Pans
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat
means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting the food in the oven.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature—
selecting a higher temperature does not shorten
preheat time.
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat
10 minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the
food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent
heat from escaping.
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
• Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a
browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
• Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.
• Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to
be reduced by 25°F.
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Using Your Oven Baking

BAKING
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Pan Placement
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of
the oven. Allow 1- to 11⁄2-inch space between pans
as well as from the back of the oven, the door and
the sides. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the
pans so one is not directly above the other.
Baking Guides
When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions
for the best baking results.
Cookies Aluminum Foil
When baking
cookies, flat cookie
sheets (without
sides) produce
better-looking
cookies. Cookies
baked in a jelly roll
pan (short sides all
around) may have
darker edges and
pale or light browning may occur.
Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the
walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover
a shelf with a large cookie sheet.
For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven
at a time.
Never entirely cover
a shelf with
aluminum foil.
This will disturb
the heat circulation
and result in
poor baking.
A smaller sheet of
foil may be used
to catch a spillover
by placing it on a
lower shelf several
inches below the food.
Pies Cakes
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans
to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil
pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet
for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away
from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.
When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause
uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.
A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe
recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and
drier than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than
recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may
overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size
used is the one recommended.
Don’t Peek
Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do
not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes
provide minimum and maximum baking times such
as “bake 30-40 minutes.”
DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum
time. Take advantage of the “Big View” window (on
some models) to monitor cooking progress. Opening
the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat
to escape and makes baking times longer. Your baking
results may also be affected.
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TIMED BAKING
(on some models)
How to Time Bake
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
timed baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or
off automatically at specific times that you set.
Examples of Immediate Start (oven turns on now
and you set it to turn off automatically) and Delay
Start and Stop (setting the oven to turn on automatically
at a later time and turn off at a preset Stop Time) will
be described.
NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock
shows the correct time of day.
To set the clock, first press the CLOCK
pad. Then press the HOUR and MIN. pads
until the correct time of day is displayed.
CLOCK
How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of the Cook Time,
the oven will turn off automatically.
1. Press the COOK TIME ON/OFF pad.
2. Press the HOUR and MIN.
pads until the desired length
of baking time appears in
the display.
3. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired
temperature.
4. The oven will turn on. The display will show the
Cook Time remaining. When the oven reaches the
set temperature, a tone sounds. The oven will
continue to cook for the programmed amount of
time, then shut off automatically.
5. When the oven automatically turns off the
AUTOMATIC OVEN light will flash and the oven
will signal. Turn the oven control to OFF to stop
the flashes and signal.
6. Remove the food from the oven. Remember, foods
that are left in the oven continue cooking after the
controls are off.
NOTE: Foods that spoil easily such as milk, eggs,
fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed
to sit for more than one 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.
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To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you program the oven.
You can set the oven control to delay-start the oven,
cook for a specific length of time and then turn off
automatically.
For example: Let’s say it’s 2:00 and dinner time
is shortly after 7:00. The recipe suggests 3 hours
cooking time at 325°F.
1. Press the COOK TIME ON/OFF pad.
2. For 3 hours of cooking time, press
the HOUR pad until “3:00” appears
in the display.
3. Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad.
4. Press the HOUR pad until “4:00” appears in the
display. The timer is now set to start baking in
2 hours, at 4:00.
5. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired
temperature (in this example 325°F.).
The oven is now set to start at 4:00 and cook
for 3 hours at a temperature of 325°F. At the
end of the 3 hour cooking time (7:00), the oven
will automatically turn off. When the oven
automatically turns off the AUTOMATIC OVEN
light will flash and the oven will signal. Turn the
oven control to OFF to stop the flashes and signal.
6. Remove the food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after controls are off.
NOTE:
• The low temperature zone of this range (between
WARM and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked
foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than
two hours at these low temperatures may spoil.
• Foods that spoil easily such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed
to sit for more than one 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.
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Quick Reminder
1. Press the COOK TIME ON/OFF pad.
2. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the
desired length of cooking time.
3. Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set
the time of day you want cooking to start.
5. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the
desired temperature.
TIMED BAKING
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How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop
Questions and Answers
Q. Can I use the minute timer during oven
cooking?
A. The minute timer can be used during any
cooking function.
Q. Can I change the time of day on the clock while
I’m Time Baking in the oven?
A. The time of day on the clock should not be
changed during any program that uses the oven
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Timed Baking Adjust the Oven Thermostat
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT—
DO IT YOURSELF!
You may find that your new oven cooks differently
than the one it replaced. We recommend that you
use your new oven for a few weeks to become more
familiar with it, following the times given in your
recipes as a guide.
If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold,
you can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think
it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler.
If you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to
make it hotter.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores,
to check the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
To Adjust the Temperature on Models with HOUR Pads
1. Press and hold the HOUR INCREASE
and the HOUR DECREASE pads for
5 seconds until the display changes.
2. Using the HOUR INCREASE/
DECREASE pads, change the set
temperature to be hotter or cooler
in 5 degree increments.
The oven temperature can be increased up
to 35°F. hotter or decreased 35°F. cooler.
If the oven adjustment is set cooler
than the factory setting a minus sign “–”
and the offset temperature will appear in
the display.
3. Wait several seconds for the control to
automatically set and return to its previous setting.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or
the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be
retained in memory after a power failure.
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To Adjust the Temperature on Models with Only an Oven Temperature Knob
1. Put the knob in the OFF position.
2. Pull the knob off by pulling straight out.
3. Press and hold the HOTTER or COOLER button
for 5 seconds to make the oven 20°F. hotter or
20°F. cooler.
When you are adjusting the thermostat, the
following lights will flash indicating where the
thermostat will be set when you release the
adjustment button:
OVEN ON indicates the thermostat will be set at the
factory setting.
PREHEATED indicates the thermostat will be set
20°F. hotter.
LATCH DOOR indicates the thermostat will be set
20°F. cooler.
4. After you have made the adjustment, replace
the knob. (appearance may vary)
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ROASTING
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or
poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.
Roasting temperatures, which should be low and
steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats.
Therefore, oven controls are set for Baking or Timed
Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound,
indicating the oven is working properly.) Timed
Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically.
Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing,
after being removed from the oven. Standing time
recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This
allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to
carve. The internal temperature will rise about 5° to
10°F.; to compensate for the temperature increase, if
desired, remove the roast from the oven sooner (at 5° to
10°F. less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide).
Remember that food will continue to cook in the
hot oven and therefore should be removed when
the desired internal temperature has been reached.
1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating
is necessary.
2. Check the weight
of the meat. Place it,
fat side up, (or for
poultry, breast-side-
up) on the roasting
grid in a shallow
pan. The melting fat
will baste the meat.
Select a pan as close
to the size of the meat as possible. (The broiler
pan with grid is a good pan for this.)
3. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the
desired setting.
4. After roasting is complete, turn the Oven
Temperature knob to OFF and then remove
the food from the oven.
B
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Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan.
This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for
marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press
the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.
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Roasting
Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer?
A. Checking the finished internal temperature at
the completion of cooking time is recommended.
Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide.
For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer
at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time
has passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to
carve it?
A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to
20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.
Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a
roast or poultry?
A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven.
Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips
that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when
roasting a turkey?
A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it
unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown
the meat.
Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal
Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature °F.
Meat 3 to 5 lbs. 6 to 8 lbs.
Tender cuts; rib, high quality 325° Rare: 24–33 18–22 140°–150°†
sirloin tip, rump or top round* Medium: 35–39 22–29 150°–160°
Well Done: 40–45 30–35 170°–185°
Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder* 325° Rare: 21–25 20–23 140°–150°†
Medium: 25–30 24–28 150°–160°
Well Done: 30–35 28–33 170°–185°
Veal shoulder, leg or loin* 325° Well Done: 35–45 30–40 170°–180°
Pork loin, rib or shoulder* 325° Well Done: 35–45 30–40 170°–180°
Ham, precooked 325° To Warm: 17 – 20 minutes per pound (any weight) 115°–120°
Poultry 3 to 5 lbs. Over 5 lbs.
Chicken or Duck 325° Well Done: 35–40 30–35 185°–190°
Chicken pieces 350° Well Done: 35–40 185°–190°
10 to 15 lbs. Over 15 lbs. In thigh:
Turkey 325° Well Done: 18–25 15–20 185°–190°
*For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.
†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.)
ROASTING GUIDE
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started
without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per
pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for
roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).
Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting.
Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly. Some
commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully
without thawing. Follow the directions given on the
package label.

Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan
and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil
tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat
juices from draining to the broiler pan. The juices
could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do
not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
BROILING
Do not lock the oven door with the latch while
broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the
upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender
cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to
keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
Turn the food only once during broiling. Time the
foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide.
Turn the food, then use the times given for the second
side as a guide to the preferred doneness.
1. If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut
vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart.
If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving layer
about 1/8 inch thick.
2. Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.
Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler
pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough
to catch on fire.
3. Position a shelf on the recommended shelf position
as suggested in the Broiling Guide.
4. Leave the door open to the
broil stop position.
(It should click into position.)
The door stays open by itself,
yet the proper temperature is
maintained in the oven.
5. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to BROIL.
Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the
BROIL position.
6. When broiling is finished, turn the Oven Temperature
knob to OFF. Serve the food immediately, and
leave the pan outside the oven to cool during the
meal for easiest cleaning.
Questions and Answers
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always
use a grid in the pan?
A. Yes. Using the grid suspends the meat over the
pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan,
thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the
grid and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn the
meat with tongs; piercing the meat with a fork also
allows the juices to escape. When broiling poultry
or fish, brush each side often with butter.
Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown
as they should?
A. In some areas, the power (voltage) to the range
may be low. In these cases, preheat the broil
element for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan
with food in oven. Check to see if you are using
the recommended shelf position. Broil for the
longest period of time indicated in the Broiling
Guide. Turn the food only once during broiling.
Q. Do I need to grease my broiler grid to prevent
meat from sticking?
A. No. The broiler grid is designed to reflect broiler
heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to
prevent the meat from sticking to the surface.
However, spraying the broiler grid lightly with
a vegetable cooking spray before cooking will
make clean-up easier.
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