GE XL44 Series Training manual

XL44TM Self-Cleaning Gas Range
GE Appliances
Use and Care & Installation Guide
Safety Instructions ...................2–5
Anti-Tip Device ............................2, 3, 38, 46
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ...................5, 19, 23–25, 27
Clock and Timer ...................................11, 12
Features .......................................................6, 7
Oven .......................................................16–30
Baking .................................................18–20
Broiling, Broiling Guide ...................25, 26
Door Latch ............11, 18, 23, 25, 27–29
Electric Ignition ........................................16
Light; Bulb Replacement ................16, 35
Oven Control .....................................11, 12
Preheating .................................................18
Roasting, Roasting Guide ...............23, 24
Self-Cleaning Instructions .............27–30
Shelves ............................5, 17–19, 23, 27
Special Features of Your Control ...13–15
Timed Baking ....................................20, 21
Surface Cooking ........................................8, 9
Control Settings ..........................................8
Care and Cleaning ..................31–36
Broiler Pan and Grid ........................................34
Burner Assembly .................................31–33
Cooktop ..................................................33, 36
Door Removal ..............................................34
Oven Bottom ................................................33
Oven Vents ...................................................36
Self-Cleaning Instructions .................27–30
Storage Drawer ...........................................35
Before You Call
For Service .................................50–52
Thermostat Adjustment—
Do It Yourself ............................................22
More questions ?…call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Preparation ................................37–46
Air Adjustment ............................................45
Flame Size ................................................9, 44
Flooring Under the Range .........................39
Installation Instructions .....................37–46
Leveling .........................................................45
LP ....................................................................46
Consumer Services ..................55
Appliance Registration .........................2, 53
Important Phone Numbers .......................55
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2
Warranty .......................................Back Cover
Models: JGBP35 JGBP85
JGBP79 JGBP86
JGBP90

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HELPUS HELPYOU…
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.
Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and
serial numbers on a label on the front of the range,
behind the kick panel or 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 Before You Call for Service section in the
back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct yourself.
IFYOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/Hotpoint
Service Centers.
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 three 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
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in this
guide is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
WARNING
• ALL RANGES
CAN TIP
• INJURY TO PERSONS
COULD RESULT
• INSTALLANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED
WITH RANGE
• SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
CANADIAN GAS ASSOCIATION
RAPPROVED

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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
• The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
EnforcementAct requires the Governor of California
to publish a list of substances known to the state
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers
of potential exposure to such substances.
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.
• Fluorescent light bulbs and safety valves on
standing pilot ranges contain mercury. If your
model has these features, they must be recycled
according to local, state and federal codes.
When You Get Your Range
•Have the installer show you the location of the
range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary.
• Have your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment
and service should be performed only by qualified
gas range installers or service technicians.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
your range unless it is specifically recommended
in this guide. All other servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician.
•Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only. Do not remove the round grounding
prong from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding
of the home electrical system, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded
outlet replaced with a properly grounded, three-
prong outlet in accordance with the National
Electrical Code. In Canada, the appliance must be
electrically grounded in accordance with the
Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use an extension
cord with this appliance.
• Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot
outage (on standing pilot models) and poor
air circulation.
•Be sure all packing materials are removed from
the range before operating it to prevent fire or
smoke damage should the packing material ignite.
• Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualified installer for the type of gas (natural
or LP) that is to be used. Your range can be
converted for use with either type of gas.
WARNING: Conversion of your range to LP gas
must be made by a qualified LP installer 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.
•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 vinyl tile or linoleum
that cannot withstand such type of use. Never
install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.
Using Your Range
WARNING—All ranges
can tip and injury could result. To
prevent accidental tipping of the
range, attach it to the wall by installing
the Anti-Tip device supplied.
To check if the device is installed and
engaged properly, carefully tip the
range forward. TheAnti-Tip device should engage
and prevent the range from tipping over.
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 or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation.
They could be seriously burned.
• For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• 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 allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the door, storage drawer or cooktop. They
could damage the range and even tip it over,
causing severe personal injury.
• Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
• Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces
and may cause severe burns.
• Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the
pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by
covering it with baking soda or, if available, by
using 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 off
or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-
type fire extinguisher.
• Do not store flammable materials in an oven,
a storage drawer or near a cooktop.
• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
•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.
Surface Cooking
•Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
• Always use the LITE position (on electric
ignition models) or the HI position (on standing
pilot models) when igniting the top burners and
make sure the burners have ignited.
• Never leave the surface burners unattended at
high flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
• Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the cookware.
Excessive flame is hazardous.
•Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot holders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
• Do not let pot holders come near open flames
when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.
• To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition
of flammable materials and spillage, turn
cookware handles toward the side or back of the
range without extending over adjacent burners.
• Always turn the surface burners to off before
removing cookware.
• Carefully watch foods being fried at a high
flame setting.
• Never block the vents (air openings) of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that
are necessary for the range to operate properly
with correct combustion. Air openings are located
at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of
the oven door, and at the bottom of the range
under the storage drawer or kick panel.
•Do not use a wok on models with sealed burners
if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed
over the burner grate to support the wok. This
ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the
burner grate and burner head. Also, it may cause
the burner to work improperly. This may cause a
carbon monoxide level above that allowed by
current standards, resulting in a health hazard.
•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 the least possible amount of fat for effective
shallow or deep fat frying. Filling the pan too full
of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.
•Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to
prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
•Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a
deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
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• When using glass cookware, make sure it is
designed for top-of-range cooking.
• If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating or as fats
melt slowly.
• Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food
and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large
enough to cover burner grate. This will both save
cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations
of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left
on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that
can be easily grasped and remain cool.
• Keep all plastics away from the top burners.
• Do not leave plastic
items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left
too close to the vent.
• Do not leave any items on the cooktop.
The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable
items and will increase pressure in closed
containers, which may cause them to burst.
• To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are at
the off position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
• When flaming foods are under the hood, turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flames.
• If range is located near a window, do not hang
long curtains that could blow over the top burners
and create a fire hazard.
• When a pilot goes out (on standing pilot models),
you will detect a faint odor of gas as your signal
to relight the pilot. When relighting the pilot,
make sure burner controls are in the off position,
and follow instructions in this guide to relight.
• If you smell gas, and you have already made sure
pilots are lit (on standing pilot models), turn off the
gas to the range and call a qualified service technician.
Never use an open flame to locate a leak.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting
•Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in the oven can ignite.
• Place the oven shelves in the desired position
while the oven is cool.
• Stand away from the range when opening the
door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that
escapes can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.
• Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
•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. The lowest
position “R” is not designed to slide.
•Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure
could build up and the container could burst,
causing an injury.
• Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven
except as described in this guide. Misuse could
result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.
• Never use aluminum foil to line the oven
bottom. Improper use of foil could start a fire.
• When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
• Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
• Always remove the broiler pan from range as
soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the pan
can catch fire if oven is used without removing
the grease from the broiler pan.
• When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,
the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.
• Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly
to reduce the possibility of grease fires.
•If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan,
turn off oven control, and keep the oven door closed
to contain fire until it burns out.
Self-Cleaning Oven
• Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.
• Do not clean 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.
• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the shelves,
the broiler pan and 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Vent appearance and location vary.
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Important Safety Instructions

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FEATURES OFYOUR RANGE
Features and appearance may vary.
MASK FOR SHELVES
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Features of Your Range
Feature Index See page
(Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.)
1Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) 4, 36
2Model and Serial Numbers 2
(on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or removable kick panel)
3Anti-Tip Device 2, 3, 38, 46
Lower right rear corner on range back. See the Installation Instructions.
4Lift-Off Oven Door 4, 25–30, 34
(easily removed for oven cleaning)
5Oven Bottom 33
6Oven Interior Light 16, 27, 35
7Oven Light On/Off Switch 16
8Grates, Drip Pans (on some models) and Surface Burners 4, 5, 8, 9
27, 31–33
9Fluorescent Top Light (on some models) 3, 16, 36
10 Oven Control, Clock and Timer 10–12, 18, 20–23,
25, 27–30, 35
11 Oven Vents 4, 5, 17, 36
12 Cooktop 4, 5, 8, 9, 33, 36
13 Surface Burner Control Knobs 4, 8, 35
14 Oven Door Latch (on some models) 11, 18, 20, 23,
Use for self-cleaning cycle only. 25, 27–30
15 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 5, 17–20, 23,
(easily removed or repositioned on shelf supports) 26, 27, 34
16 Oven Shelf Supports 5, 17, 18,
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the 23, 26, 34
Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.
17 Oven Door Gasket 5, 27, 34
18 Air Vent in Oven Door 4, 5, 17, 36
(top of oven door)
19 Storage Drawer or Removable Kick Panel 4, 35, 36
(depending on model)
20 Broiler Pan and Grid 5, 23, 25–27, 34
Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.

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SURFACE COOKING
Surface Burner Controls
The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are
located on the control panel in front of the burners.
The two knobs on the left control the left front and
left rear burners. The two knobs on the right control
the right front and right rear burners.
Before Lighting a Burner
• If drip pans are supplied with your range,
they should be used at all times.
• Make sure all grates on the range are in place
before using any burner.
On ranges with sealed burners:
• The smaller burner (right rear position) will give
the best simmer results. It offers precise cooking
performance for delicate foods, such as sauces or
foods which need to cook over low heat for a
long time. It can be turned down to a very low
simmer setting.
• The largest burners are higher powered than the
others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker.
To Light a Surface Burner
Push the control knob in
and turn it to LITE. You
will hear a little ‘‘clicking’’
noise—the sound of the electric
spark igniting the burner.
Turn the knob to adjust the
flame size. If the knob stays at
LITE, it will continue to click.
When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners
spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around
any burner while another burner is on. An electric
shock may result, which could cause you to knock
over hot cookware.
In case of a power failure, you can light the
surface burners on your range with a match. Hold
a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to
the LITE position. Use extreme caution when
lighting burners this way.
Surface burners in use when an electrical power
failure occurs will continue to operate normally.
How to Select Flame Size
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.
The flame size on a gas burner should match the
cookware you are using.
FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE NEVER
LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF
THE COOKWARE.
Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is
wasted and only serves to heat the handle. (continued next page)
After Lighting a Burner
• Do not operate a burner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
• Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you
place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or
other materials on them.

Stove Top Grills (on models with sealed burners) Wok This Way (on models with sealed burners)
Do not use stove top grills
on your sealed gas burners.
If you use the stove top
grill on the sealed gas
burner it will cause
incomplete combustion and
can result in exposure to
carbon monoxide levels
above allowable current
standards. This can be
hazardous to your health.
We recommend that you
use a flat-bottomed wok.
They are available at your
local retail store.
Do not use a wok on a
support ring. Placing the
ring over the burner grate
may cause the burner to
work improperly, resulting
in carbon monoxide levels
above allowable current
standards. This could be dangerous to your health.
You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
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Surface Cooking
Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly and evenly.
Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet.
Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking
with minimum amounts of water.
Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give
satisfactory results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of
some cookware may melt. Follow cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—those
for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking
(saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat
very slowly.
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either
surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly
and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s
directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating
properties and is usually combined with copper,
aluminum or other metals for improved heat
distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work
satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the
manufacturer recommends.

FEATURES OFYOUR OVEN CONTROL
(on models with INCREASE [+] and DECREASE [–] pads only)
1. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function.
2. BROIL HI/LO. Press this pad to select the broil
function.
3. FUNCTION INDICATORS. Light up to show
whether oven is in bake, broil or self-clean mode.
4. OVEN TEMPERATURE AND BROIL
DISPLAY. Shows the oven temperature or
the broil setting selected.
5. TIME DISPLAY. Shows the time of day, the times
set for the timer or automatic oven operation.
6. PROGRAM STATUS. Words light up in the
display to indicate what is in the time display.
Programmed information can be displayed at any
time by touching the pad of the operation you want
to see. For example, you can display the current
time of day while the timer is counting down by
pressing the CLOCK pad.
7. COOKING TIME. Press this pad for Timed
Baking operations.
8. START TIME. Use this pad along with the
COOKING TIME or SELF CLEAN pad to set the
oven to start automatically at a time you select.
9. SELF CLEAN. Press this pad to select self-
cleaning function. See the Operating the Self-
Cleaning Oven section.
10. CLEAR/OFF. Press this pad to cancel all oven
operations except clock and timer.
11. INCREASE (+). Short taps to this pad increase
the time or temperature by small amounts.
Press and hold the pad to increase the time or
temperature by larger amounts.
12. DECREASE (–). Short taps to this pad decrease
the time or temperature by small amounts.
Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or
temperature by larger amounts.
13. START. Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
14. KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF. Press this pad to
select timer function. The timer does not control
oven operations. The timer can time up to 9 hours
and 55 minutes.
To set the timer, first press the KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pad. Then press the INCREASE (+) or
DECREASE (–) pad to change the time.
To cancel the timer, press and hold the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF pad until the word “TIMER”
disappears from the display.
15. CLOCK. To set the clock, first press the
CLOCK pad. Then press the INCREASE (+) or
DECREASE (–) pad to change the time of day.
Press the CLOCK pad to start.
If “F– and a number” flash in the display and
the oven control signals, this indicates function
error code. If the function error code appears
during the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven door
latch. The latch handle may have been moved, even
if only slightly, from the latched position. Make
sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will
go. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to
cool for one hour. Put oven back into operation.
If the function error code repeats, disconnect power
to the range and call for service.
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Features of Your Oven Control
1. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function.
2. BROIL HI/LO. Press this pad to select the broil
function.
3. FUNCTION INDICATORS. Light up to show
whether oven is in bake, broil or self-clean mode.
4. OVEN TEMPERATURE AND BROIL
DISPLAY. Shows the oven temperature or
the broil setting selected.
5. TIME DISPLAY. Shows the time of day, the times
set for the timer or automatic oven operation.
6. PROGRAM STATUS. Words light up in the
display to indicate what is in the time display.
Programmed information can be displayed at any
time by touching the pad of the operation you want
to see. For example, you can display the current
time of day while the timer is counting down by
pressing the CLOCK pad.
7. COOKING TIME. Press this pad for Timed
Baking operations.
8. DELAY START. Use this pad along with the
COOKING TIME or SELF CLEAN pad to set the
oven to start automatically at a time you select.
9. SELF CLEAN. Press this pad to select self-
cleaning function. See the Operating the Self-
Cleaning Oven section.
10. TOP LIGHT. Press this pad to turn the surface
light on or off.
11. NUMBER PADS. Use to set any function
requiring numbers—for example, the time of day
on the clock, the timer, the oven temperature, the
starting and length of cooking time for Timed Bake
and the starting and length of cleaning time for
Self-Clean.
12. CLEAR/OFF. Press this pad to cancel all oven
operations except clock and timer.
13. START. Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
14. KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF. Press this pad to
select timer function. The timer does not control
oven operations. The timer can time up to 9 hours
and 55 minutes.
To set the timer, first press the KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pad. Then press the number pads to
change the time.
To cancel the timer, press and hold the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF pad until the word “TIMER”
disappears from the display.
15. CLOCK. To set the clock, first press the CLOCK
pad. Then press the number pads to change the time
of day. Press the CLOCK pad to start.
If “F– and a number” flash in the display and
the oven control signals, this indicates function
error code. If the function error code appears
during the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven door
latch. The latch handle may have been moved, even
if only slightly, from the latched position. Make
sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will
go. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to
cool for one hour. Put oven back into operation.
If the function error code repeats, disconnect power
to the range and call for service.
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FEATURES OFYOUR OVEN CONTROL
(on models with number pads only)
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OVEN CONTROL, CLOCKAND TIMER
Clock To Set the Clock
The clock must be set before the
controls for the oven will work.
The time of day clock cannot be
changed during Delay Start. (It can
be changed during a regular bake or
broil operation.)
1. Press the CLOCK pad.
2. Depending on which model you
have, you will set the clock by
pressing either the number pads
or + or – pads. Press the number
pads the same way you read
them. For example, to set
12:34, press the number pads 1,
2, 3 and 4 in that order.
If number pads are not pressed
within one minute after you
press the CLOCK pad, the
display reverts to the original
setting. If this happens, press the
CLOCK pad and reenter the
time of day.
3. Press the START pad.
This enters the time
and starts the clock.
To check the time of day when
the display is showing other
information, simply press the
CLOCK pad. The time of day
shows until another pad is pressed.
Timer
You may program the timer to time cooking or other
household activities for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
The timer counts down in minutes, 1 minute at a time,
until the last 60 seconds are reached, then the control
will beep one time. The seconds will not be displayed
until the last minute is reached.
When the timer reaches “ :00,” the control will beep
3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad is pressed.
The 6 second tone can be canceled by following
the steps in the Special Features of Your Oven Control
section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle.
How to Set the Timer
1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad.
2. Press the + or – or number pads to set the time.
For example, to enter 2 hours and 45 minutes,
touch 2, 4 and 5 in that order.
If you make a mistake, press the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF pad and begin again.
3. Press the START pad. After pressing the
START pad, “SET” disappears; this tells
you the time is counting down, although
the display does not change until one
minute has passed.
4. When time is up, the oven control signals
until you press the KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pad. Display then shows the
time of day.
NOTE: The minute timer is independent of all the
other functions and it does not control the oven.
The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect the timer.
Power Failure
If a flashing time is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock. To reset the clock, press the CLOCK pad. Enter the correct time of day by pressing the + or – or the
appropriate number pads. Press the START pad.
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The control has a series of tones that will sound at different times. These
tones may sound while you set the control for an oven function or at the
end of the oven function. They will also alert you when an incorrect time
or temperature has been entered or if there is a problem with the oven.
Tones While Setting the Control Preheat Notification Tone
When you press a touch pad you will hear a beep.
This beep will let you know you have placed enough
pressure on the pad to activate it.
When you set an oven temperature the oven
automatically starts to heat. When the temperature
inside the oven reaches your set temperature a tone will
sound to let you know to place the food in the oven.
Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle
At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will sound
followed by one beep every 6 seconds, until the
CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continuous
6 second beep may be canceled.
To cancel the 6 second beep:
1. Press the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads at the same time
for 2 seconds until the display
shows “SF.”
2. Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad. The display shows “CON BEEP”
(continuous beep). Press the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF pad again. The display
shows “BEEP.” (This cancels the one
beep every 6 seconds.)
3. Press the START pad.
SPECIALFEATURES OFYOUR OVEN CONTROL
(on models with number pads only)
Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to
use. The following are the features and how you may activate them.
The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is
showing the time of day clock.
They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated. When the
display shows your choice press the START pad. The special features will
remain in memory after a power failure.
Attention Tone
This tone will sound if you set an invalid function or try to set an additional
function. The tone can be quickly identified by watching the display messages.
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SPECIALFEATURES
OFYOUR OVEN CONTROL
(on models with number pads only)
12 Hour Shut-Off Cook and Hold
With this feature, should you forget and leave the oven
on, the control will automatically turn off the oven
after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours
during a broil function. If you wish to turn off this
feature, follow the steps below.
1. Press the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads at the same time
for 2 seconds until the display
shows “SF.”
2. Press the DELAY START or
START TIME pad. The display
will show “12 shdn” (12 hour
shut-off). Press the DELAY
START or START TIME pad
again and the display will show
“no shdn” (no shut-off).
3. Press the START pad to
activate the no shut-off and
leave the control set in this
special features mode.
Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the
cooking function is finished. To activate this feature,
follow the steps below.
1. Press the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads at the same time
for 2 seconds until the display
shows “SF.”
2. Press the COOKING TIME.
pad The display will show
“Hld OFF.” Press the
COOKING TIME pad again
to activate the feature. The
display will show “Hld ON.”
3. Press the START pad to
activate the cook and
hold feature and leave the
control set in this special
features mode.
12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out
Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock. If you would prefer to have
a 24 hour military time clock or black-out the clock display, follow the
steps below. 1. Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads at the same
time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press the CLOCK pad once. The display will
show “12 hr.”
—Press the CLOCK pad again to change to the 24 hour
military time clock. The display will show “24 hr.”
If this is your choice, press START.
—Press the CLOCK pad again to black-out the clock
display. The display will show “OFF.” If this is your
choice, press START.
—If the clock is in the black-out mode and you want to
restore it to the display, repeat steps 1 and 2.
NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you will not be able to use
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Special Features of Your Oven Control
Control Lockout
Your control will allow you to lock down the touch pads so they cannot be
activated when pressed.
1. Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads at the same
time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press the SELF CLEAN pad. The display will show
“LOC OFF.” If this is your choice, press START.
—Press the SELF CLEAN pad again. The display will
show “LOC.” If this is your choice, press START.
3. When this feature is on and the touch pads are
pressed the control will beep and the display will
show “LOC.”
NOTE: The control lockout mode will not affect the clock, timer and oven
light touch pads.
Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection
Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but
you may change this to use the Centigrade selections.
1. Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads at the same
time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press the BROIL HI/LO pad. The display will
show “F” (Fahrenheit). If this is your choice, press
START.
3. Press the BROIL HI/LO pad again. The display
will show “C” (Centigrade). If this is your choice,
press START.
Changing the Speed of the + or – Pads (on some models)
As you use the + or – pads when setting a time or
temperature, you may notice the display changes
slowly. This special feature allows you to change
the speed.
To set the speed you prefer, follow the steps below.
1. Press the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads at the same time
for 2 seconds until the display
shows SF.
2. Press the + pad. The display
will show you a set speed
between 1 and 5.
3. Press the + pad to increase the speed up to
the number 5.
3. Press the – pad to decrease the speed down
to the number 1.
4. Press START to activate the setting
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USINGYOUR OVEN
Before Using Your Oven
Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing
and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and
tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to
it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.
Electric Ignition
Power Outage
CAUTION: Do not make any attempt to operate the electric ignition
oven during an electrical power failure.
The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure. Gas will not flow
unless the glow bar is hot.
If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs, the oven burner shuts
off and cannot be re-lit until power is restored. This is because the flow
of gas is automatically stopped and will not resume when power is
restored until the glow bar has reached operating temperature.
Fluorescent Top Light (on some models) Oven Light
Use the pad on the upper control panel to turn the
light on and off. Use the switch on the lower control panel to turn the light on or off.
Oven Moisture
As your oven heats up, the temperature change of the air in the oven may
cause water droplets to form on the door glass. These droplets are harmless
and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.
Automatic Oven Shut Off (on some models)
As a safety feature, this oven will automatically shut itself off if it has been
left on for more than 12 hours. You may remove this automatic 12 hour shut
off by following the directions in the Special Features of Your Oven Control
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Using Your Oven
The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear
of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block
these openings when cooking in the oven—it is
important that the flow of hot air from the oven and
fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted.
• The vent openings and
nearby surfaces may
become hot. Do not
touch them.
• Do not leave plastic
items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left too
close to the vent.
• Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may
become hot if left too close to the vent.
• Metal items will become very hot if they are left
on the cooktop and could cause burns.
• Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air
from the vent may ignite flammable items and will
increase pressure in closed containers, which may
cause them to burst.
Vent appearance and location vary.
Oven Vents
Shelf Positions
The oven has five shelf supports for baking,
roasting and broiling identified in this illustration
as A (bottom), B, C, D and E (top). It also has a special
low shelf position (R) for roasting extra
large items, such as a large turkey—the shelf is not
designed to slide out at this position. Shelf positions
for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting
and Broiling sections.
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D
C
B
A
R
Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so when
placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will
stop before coming completely out of the oven and
will not tilt when you are removing food from them
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 toward you,
tilt the front end upward and pull the shelf out.
To replace, place the shelf on the shelf support with
the stop-locks (curved extension of the shelf) facing
up and 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
If your model has a latch, do not lock the oven
door during baking. The latch is used for self-
cleaning only.
Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest
technology oven control systems. It is recommended
that you operate your new oven for a number of
weeks to become familiar with its 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.
How to Set Your Range for Baking
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.
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 B or R
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Preheating
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.
To avoid possible burns, place shelves in the correct
position before you turn the oven on.
1. Press the BAKE pad.
2. Press the + or – or number pads until the desired
temperature is displayed.
The oven will start automatically. The word “ON” and
“100°” will be displayed.As the oven heats up, the
display will show the changing temperature. When the
oven reaches the temperature you set, a tone will sound.
3. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when baking is finished
and then remove the food from the oven.
To change the oven temperature during BAKE
cycle, press the BAKE pad and then the + or – or
number pads to get the new temperature.

Baking
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.
Cookies can be baked on several shelves at the same
time but browning may be uneven because of reduced
air circulation.
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 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.
Do not put aluminum foil on the oven bottom.
Pies Cakes
For best results, bake
pies in dark, rough or
dull pans to produce a
browner, crisper crust.
Stagger the pies for
most even browning.
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.
For best browning when
baking several 8²or 9²
cakes, stagger them so
one pan is not directly
above another. 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.
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 best baking results.
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BAKING
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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. Opening the oven door frequently during
cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking
times longer. Your baking results may also be affected.
TIMED BAKING
How to Time Bake
If your model has a latch, do not lock the oven
door 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.
NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows
the correct time of day.
To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad. Press the
+ or – or number pads until the correct time of day is
displayed. Press the CLOCK pad to start.
How to Set Immediate Start andAutomatic 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 Cooking Time,
the oven will turn off automatically.
1. Press the BAKE pad.
2. Press the + or – or number pads to
set the oven temperature.
3. Press the COOKING TIME pad.
4. Press the + or – or number pads to
set the baking time.
The oven temperature and the cooking
time that you entered will be displayed.
5. Press the START pad. The display shows
the oven temperature that you set and the
cooking time countdown. (The display
starts changing once the temperature
reaches 100°F.)
The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically.
6. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
display if necessary. Remove the food from
the oven. Remember, even though the oven
shuts off automatically, foods 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.
Baking Pans
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.
• If you are using dark non-stick pans, you may find
that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25°F.
to prevent over-browning.
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