UseandQre Guide
Safety Instructions ...................3 --5
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,30
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
More questions ?...call
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum
Foil
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GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
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Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features
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Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-28
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13--16
Cooktop..........................................................2
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,21
Door Removal ...............................................2 7
Control
Oven Shelves ................................................2 7
Panel
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Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Light; Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 28
Preheating
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Roasting, Roasting Guide ...............18, 19
Self-Cleaning Instructions ..............22. -24
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14, 18, 22, 24, 27
Timed Baking . . . . . . . . 15, 15
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Consumer Services .,,..,.............3 1
Appliance
Registration
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Important Phone Numbers........................3
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Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Removal of Packaging Tape ........................2
Warranty
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Cover
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........8
Cooking
Tips
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Cooktop C o m p a r i s o n
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Home Canning Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Models:
JMP28
JMP29
GE Appliances
JMP31
164D2966P715
HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your range, read
this guide carefully.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
It is intended to help you operate ~nc{ maintain your
new range properly.
Keep it handy (or unswers to your questions.
If yOLI don’t understand something or need more help, c211:
C,E Answer Center”
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
You’ II find them on a label behind the range door.
These numbers are also on the Consumer ProducI
Ownership Registr-atiorl Card th~t came with your
range. Before sending i n this card, please write these
nurnbcr~ here:
How to Remove Packaging Tape
Serial Number
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove adhesive left fr(~rn
p~~k~ging tape on new appliances is an application Of’
a household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil
or cooking oi 1. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to
soak. Wipe dry and then apply on appliance polish to
thoroughly clean and protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the
chrome trim on oven purts. It cannot be removed if it
is baked on.
Model Number
Use (hesc number-s in any correspondence or service
ca I IS concerning jour - range.
If you received a damaged range . . .
lmrnediate[y contact the dealer (or builder) thtit sold
you the range.
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
Check the Problem Solver in the bfick 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 in
the back of this guide.
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.
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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 stil[ not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Pane[
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, [L 60606
IMPORTANT SAFETY mSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
iMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
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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.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
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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.
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Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY
REMO\’lNG THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF
THE CIRCUJT BREAKER.
Have the installer show you the location of the
circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
* Be sure the range is securely installed in a
counter that is firmly attached to the house
structure. Weight on the oven door could cause the
oven to tip and result in injury. Never allow anyone
to climb, sit, stand or hang on the oven door.
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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 or cooktop. They could damage the
range or cause severe personal injury.
Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the range.
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop.
Never wear loose-fhting 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. Such cloths can catch fire
on a hot surface unit or heating element.
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s 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.
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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.
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For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
“ Always keep dish toweh, dish cloths, potholders
and other linens a safe distance from your range.
“ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned food a safe distance away from
your range.
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Teach children not to play with the controls or
any other part of the range.
DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OrrHER APPLIANCE.
c Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
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Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Do not use water on grease fires.
Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn
the controls off. Smother flaming pan
on surface unit by covering the pan completely
with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use
a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
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Flamin& grease outside a pan can be put out by
covering with baking soda, or, if avajlable, by
using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extin&uisher.
Flame in oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven off
or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foamtype fire extinguisher.
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Do not touch the surface units, heating
elements or the interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark jn color. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact surface units, areas
nearby surface units or any jnterior area of the
oven; allow sufficient time for coo[ing first.
Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If shelves must be handled
when hot, do not let pot holder contact heating
elements in the oven.
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.
Q Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the oven when not in use.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out
of the range and clean it. Leftover grease in the
broiler pan can catch fire next time you use the pan.
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or
near your range.
Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the range.
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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 tnay
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.
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Self-Cleaning Oven
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Oven
Stand away from the range when opening the
oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can
cause burns to hands, face antior eyes.
c Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure
could build up and the container couId burst,
causing an injury.
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottom,
except as suggested in this guide. Improper
installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
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Do not clean the oven 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 ordy parts listed in this Use
and Care Guide.
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Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan and other cookware.
Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
sbrting the self-cleaning operation.
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If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, press
the CLEAWOFF pad and disconnect the power
supply. Have serviced by a qualified technician.
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lurface Cooking Units
. ~lSC proper pan size—Select
i$p>~~;i
> cookware havin& flat bottoms large
ir-
enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The usc of undersized cookware
will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of the cookware to the suflace
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 vent are not covered
and are in place. Their absence during cooking
could damage range parts and wiring.
e Do not use aluminum foil to line 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.
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Only certain types of glass, glassjceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop cooking; others may break
because of the sudden change in temperature.
Q ‘1o minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of tlammable materials and spillage,
the handle of a container should be turned
toward the center of the range without extending
over nearby surface units.
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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.
When flaming foods are under the hood, turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flame.
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.
o ~Tse a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the
smoking point.
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Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a
deep fat fryer. W’ait until the fat is cool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
* INever clean cooktop surface when it is hot.
Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and
wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on
a hot surface.
. ~ ~WJayS turn the surface unit controls to off
before removing the cookware.
a Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or
medium high heat settings.
* To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock, always be certain thtit the controls for all
surface units are at the off position and all coils
are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit.
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FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE
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“Models:
Explained
on page
Feature Index
I Bake Element May be lifted gently
for wiping oven tloor.
2 Model and Serial
Numbers Location
1
2
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3 Broil Element
28
4 Oven Vent
4
5 Surface Unit Controls
8,25
1 [ Oven Controls
Oven Thermostat
Clock
Timed Baking
Timer
12 Oven Interior Light
I (). 1 I , I 7
17
II
15, 16
11
I 2.28
Shelf Supports
Shelf positions for cooking are
sug&ested in the Baking, Roasting
and Broiling sections.
8
7 Lift-Up Cooktop Support rods hold
it up to simplify cleaning underneath.
25
14 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks
8 Plug-In Surface Units
26
9 Drip Pans
26
15 Removable Oven Door with
Broil Stop Position
Easily removed for cleaning.
12
Explained
on page
13 Oven
6 Surface Unit “ON” Indicator Light
10 Oven Light Switch
Lets you turn the oven
light on and off.
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Feature Index
JMP28
JMP29
JMP31
16 Oven Door Gasket
17 Broiler
Pan and Rack
Do not clean in Self-Clean oven.
12-14, 18,
22,24, 27
27
4, 22, 27
4, 18,
20,26
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE
TO YOUR OLD ONE?
four new cooktop has electric coil surface units.
If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other
types of electric cooklops. you will notice some
differences when you use electric coils.
Type of Cooktop
Electric Coil
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The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and
cool-down tilnes, depend upon the type of burner or
surlace unit you have.
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differences between electric coil surface units and any
olher type of cooktop you may have used in the past.
Description
How It Works
Fla[tened metal
tubing containing
eleclric resistance
wire suspended
o~er a drip pan.
Heats by direct contact with Lhe pan and by heating the air under tbe pan. For best
cooking results, usc good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of
warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly but does not change
hea[ settings as quickly as gas or induction. Electric coils stay hot enough to
continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off.
Electric coils
under a glassceramic cook~op.
Heat travels LO the &lass surface and tben to the cookware, so pans must be flat on
tbc bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough to
continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit if
you want cooking to stop.
High frequency
induclion coi Is
under a glass
surface.
Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is
produced by ~ rnagnctic circuit between the coil and tbe pan. Heats up right away
and changes heat settings rigbt away, like a gas cooktop. After turning the control
off. the glass cooktop is hot froln the heat of the pan, but cooking stops righ[ away.
Solid Disk
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Sol id cast iron
disk sealed [o the
cooktop surface.
Heats by direct con[ac[ with the pan. so pans must be flat on the bottom for &ood
cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils. Tbe
disk stays hot enough 10 continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan
from tbe solid disk if you want the cooking to stop.
(;as Burners
Regular or sealed
gas burners usc
eitbel- LP gas
or natural gas
Flames heal the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but
pans should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan right away and change
hca~ settings rigbt away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.
Radiant
~(rlass Ceramic)
Cooktop
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SU~ACE COOKING
Your SL1l-filCe units tind controls are designed to
give you an infinite choice of heat settings for surface
W h e n ct~okirlg in a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight
“c I ick i rig.’ SOLI rids—an indication that the heat settings
unit cooking.
you selected are being maintained
Switching to higher heat settings alwtiys resulls in a
quickel heat change than switching to Iowt’r settings.
At both OFF and HI the control “click s..
into position.
How to Set the Controls
pLlsh the knob in and turn in either direction to the heat setting yOLI want.
Be sure you turn the control to OFF when you finish cooking. The
surface unit indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surl’acc
unit is on.
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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 lar&e amounts of food.
MED-Saute 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 tlavors, Use this setting to melt
butter and chocolate or to keep foods warm.
NOTE: The surface indicator light may glow
between LO and OFF, but there is no power to
the surface units.
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High
Low
COO~NG TIPS
Cookware
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum
cookware conducts heat faster than other metals.
Cast-iron and coaled 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 jlat 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.
Right
Wrong
Not over 1 inch
Over 1 inch
)eep Fat Frying
D(> not t~verfill c(>okw~ire with i’zlt [hot nlay spill over when tidding food.”
Frc~sty foc)ds bubble vigorously. W;llch l’o(~d trying :it high tetnpcratures.
Keep rtingc and ll(~od clean f’r(~ln ~reas~
Do not use woks that have
support rings. Use c>l’ these
types of woks, with or
W’ith(lut the ring in pt:lce,
c~~n be d:inger-t~us. Pl:lc i ng *
the ring over the surf:lce
u n i t w i t t cause a bu i td-up oi’ he:~t that w’i ] I d;lrn:lgc
the por’celtiin c~)oktop. Dc> not try to use such woks
w ittlou( the r-in:. You c(~ulcl be seriousty burned i 1the wok tipped o}cr.
HOME CANNING TIPS
(;anning should be done on surt’ace units only.
“(J(s (11:1[ extend beyt)nct I i ncb (J1’ surfticc units
.i p p:~n ilre not reconlrllendc’~i f(>r ln(lst suri’:lcc
ci){lk i n g. tl(~wc\er, when c~ln n i n: w i ( h wzltcl--b:ltll t)r
prcssurc cilnner, tlirgcr-ctillrllelcr’ pots nl:l) be lrscci.
Thi\ is hcc:ILIsc bc~it in: Wlltcr ternpet”:lt L1l-es (e\;cn
unc]cr’ pr”cssut”c) :u’c n(~l h~ll”!lltu I tt) c(~ok[~)p suri’:lccs
surround i ng the suri’:lcc unit.
HOWEVER. DO NOT [USE LARGE DtAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER
POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER
TtHAN WATER. M(Js1 syrup or s:iuce nlix[\lrestlnct :It t I} pes c)i’ I-ry i ng-c(~t>k a~ tcrnpcratures nluch
higher lll~irl bc~iting w:ltcr. Such te]npeli~tures could
h~]rnl ttlc cooklop suri’:lces sLlrrC>ll ndi rl:
the su rl’:lcc un ils.
e\’cnt Lr21t ]y
observe the Following Points in Canning
IJlat-hottomed canners arc recommended.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
1. CLEAWOFF. Press this pad to c;]nccl all oven
t)pcra~ions except clock and li rner.
2. DISPLAY. Shows the operation you h:tke
selected, the time of d~y and the cooking or
clean ing status.
3. [NCREASE. ShO1.t [zips to this pad incre:]se
time or temperature by sm:ll I amounts. Press
:ind hold p:ld to i ncre~~se Ii me or temperotu re by
ldl”ger anloLlnts.
4. Dk;CREASE. Short t;]ps L() lhis p:id dccreiise
lime or temperiltllre by snl~iil dmounls. Prcs3 ~lnd
hold p~ld to decreilse tin]e or trmper:]ture b}
!:ll’gel’ illlloLill[S.
j. BAKE. Press [his p:ld 10 sclec[ !he h~ike !’unction
6. II ROJL. Pre\s Ihis p:ld 10 selecl [he broil
~’unclion.
7. ,4u’ro Sh;I.E’ CLEAN. Press this p:ld to select
t!le seli’-clei]ll i ng furlcti(~r~. See Lhe Opcr:]ti ng the
Self-(-”lc;lr]ing O\crl seclion.
8. COOK TIME. Press this pad for Timed B:lkc
opcr~tions.
9. STOP TIME. Use this ptid along with COOK
TIME or- A(JTO SELF CLEAN p:~d to set [he
oven to start :Iutomilticillly at a t{rne you select.
10. CLOCK. To set the clock. first nress the CLOCK
p:~d. Then press the- INCREASE’ or IIECREASE
pad to ch~lngc the tirnc ol’ d:]y. Press the CLOCK
p:ld to stllrt.
11. TIMER ON/OFF. Press this pild to select the
ti met I’unction. The [i nler dt~es not con[rc)l oie[r
Ope[-21t ions. ‘rhe 1 i Iller- c’:lrl time [I p 10 C, hou I’S
:ind 55 mirlu[es.
T() set the tirncr. first press the TI hlER ON/OFF
i)ild. T’hcn \31CSS the INCREASE 01 DECREASI
pLId to change lhc time.
To ci~nccl the [imer. press :ind Ilotd the TIMER
ON/OFF p:id while ‘TIMER’. is displ~lycd.
Jf “k’-and a nulnher” flush on the display and
the o~en control signals, this indicates functi{~n
error code. Put the o\erl bilck into opcr:ltio]~.
Press the C1.EAR/OFF p~ld. At low ~hc L~\en ((~
coot l’or t hour. If (he funcliorl er”ror code I’cpeti(s.
disconnec[ power to the r~]r):e und ctilt t’or ser\icc.
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OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND T~ER
To Set the Clock
Clock
The clock must be set to the correct tin]e (~1” da!) for
{he autoillatic o~en timing i’unctions to work properly.
The tilnc 0[’ day cannot be chan:cd during a Timed
Baki n: or Sel l’-C’lear]ing c>cle.
Timer
i)ll the t i me r is ‘) tlolll-s a[ld 55
i 1] i nutes.
CLOCK pad.
CLOCK
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2. Press the INCREASE or 1> ECREASE pad to set the
time of day.
3. Press the CLOCK pad to start.
To Set the Timer
1. Press
‘T”’ilc timer does not control o\crl
( )pcrat ions. Tbc maximum sel li n:
1. Press the
TIMER
tile
TIMER (“) N/OFF pad.
@N/oFF
A
D
2. Prcs\ the I NC R13AS E or
[JE.C’REASE paci to sel ~h~
amou n~ 01’ t i Inc on the t i mer.
The timer will sturt a u t o m a t i c a l l y
with i n a f’ew seconds of releasi n:
the pad. The timer. as you are
setti n: it, wilt display seconds unl i I
one minute is reached. Then it uit I
display’ lninutes and seconds until
60 minules is reached.
After (j(j minutes, it witt displa)
hours (.’HR’. now appci~rs in
display) and minules untit the
mtix i mum time of 9 hours and
ss minutes is reached.
To Reset Timer
To Cancel Timer
Ii’ “TINIF;R” is displayed, press the INCREASE 01”
DECREASE pad until the desired tilne is reached.
If “TIhlFIR” is not displayed, press the TIMER
ON/OFF pad I’irst, then l’otlow the i])structi(~ns abo\c
(o set the timer.
Press and bold tllc TIMER ON/OFI; pad un[il the
word “TI IMER’. disappears from the di~play.
End of Cycle Tones
Display Messages
The end ol’ cycle tone is tbrec short beeps foltowed by
I beep that repeats elcry six secc~nds until }OLI pre~s
:Iny’ opertit ion: 11’ yOLI wou Id I i kc to eliminate (h>
repcatin: beeps, press and h(~td the CL, EAR/OFF pad
l’or I () seconds.
T() re[urn the cnd 01’ cyctc tone to the repeating beeps.
press and hold the CLEAR1OFF pad I’or I () seconds
“ lf “clean’> appears in the display, DOOR tlasbes
and the oien cent r(~l signals, you set the sett’-clean
cycle and did not shut t~le door.
If “1.OC K“ only’ appears in the display, the
()~cn door is in [he locked position. BAKE, BROI
and COO K TIME cannot bc set if’ the door is in the
locked position.
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—
Power Otltage
A1’~cr a power outage. when poucl- is restored the
iisplay wi II flash and tilnc sht~url mill no l~>rlger hr
.Ort”cct--t’ol” Cxal)lptc. al’(cr a 5-llli llUtC pow’cl”
interrupt ion (Ilc c’!oc’k W’i It bc 5 minutes slow.
The disptay ilashes until the clock is reset. All other
t’unctions that wet-e in operfition when the power went
C)U1 w i ! I tlaye to bc program riled again.
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USING YOUR OVEN
Before Using l’our Oven
1. Look at the controls. Be sure yOLI understfind
how to set them properly.
2. Check the oven interior. Look at the sheli”es.
Take a practice run at removin& and replacing
them properly to give sure, sturdy support.
3. Read over the information tind tips that follow.
4. Keep this guide hundy so you can refer to it, especially
during the first weeks Of using YOUI” new ran~e
NOTE:
. YoLl Illfiy notice a “burning” or “oily” sl~lell the
first few times you turn your oven on. This is
normal in a new oven ~nd will disappear in a short
time. To speed the process,set a self-cle~n cycle for
a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operaling the Se! fCleaning Oven section.
On some models, a fan mtiy automalical Iy lurn on to
~oOI internal parts. This is normal. ~nd the fan [ll:IY
continue to run even ~fter the oven is turned oft.
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Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that
when placed correctly on the shelf sopports, the~
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, pLIll the shelf out
to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookwfire
on the she] f, then S1 ide the shelf back into the oven.
This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
To remove a shelf from
the oven, PUII Lhe shelf
toward you, tilt the front
end Lrpward and pLrll the
shelf out.
To replace, place the
shelf on the shelf
support with the stopIocks (curved extension
under the shelf) facing
up toward the rear of the o~en. Tilt up the I’rent and
push the shelf toward the back of tt,e oven until it
(7c~es past the bump on the shelf sup}~ort. Then Iowel’
~he front of the shelf and push it all the way hack.
Shelf Positions
The o~en has 4 shelf supper’ls identified in this
i II ustra(i{)n a~ A (bottom), B. C aild D (t~>p).
Shelt positions for cooking are suggested in the
Baking. Roasting and Broiling sections.
1~~~1
~::~>~~:ti]
\
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—
Oven Light
Llsc [be switch on lhe ptincl to turn the light on and (){t’.
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BAKING
/(~ur (lkcn tetnpcrdture is c(~ntrol led kcry :Iccu ra[cly LI si n: :ln (~tcrl corrtr(l!
sys[enl, We ].econlrnend th~lt you (lpet”tlte I he rilngc for LI llUlllhCi’ of we~~s
Llsing the ti Ine given on recipes as a gLlide to becolne }anliliar with y(>[lr new
c>\en’s pcri’(~rnl~nce. It’ yoLI think :)n :ldjustnlcnt is necessary. scc the Adjust
the Over) Tclnperi~ture sccti~~n. It lists easy f)f) It Y~~ll}-.\[J/j”i nstrLlctions.
NOTE: When [he t>vcn is hc~t, the top ~ind t)utside surldccs of the rt~nge get
hot too.”
How to Set Your Range for Baking
The w~>rd “ON’. :Ind “ I ()()0” wi tt be displtiyed. As the
‘Ki) avoid possible burns, pt:lcc the shelves in the
~.(>rrect p~~si [ ion bet’(~r”c yt)u ILI rn the OVCI1 011.
t~~crl hc;l[s up, [hc di spta)j wil 1 sh(>w the ch:ulgi n:
[enlperiltur-c. When t hc t>\cn re;lches the temperature
}ou set. :1 lone \vi I t sound.
3. Pr~>s\ the CLEAR1OFF pad when bilking
is finished t~rld then rcrnove the food
CLEAR
OFF
t’r-t)nl the (~verl.
o
NOTE;: A f~r~ In:]) ~]lrrorll~]tic:ltly) turn on to cool”
in[ern~ll pilrts. Tbis is rlorrndt, ~~ntt the l’i~n rn~ly
continue to run even :lfter the t)ven is turned ot’t’.
~ BAKE I
1J
– A
2. Press [hc INCREASE or [> E(;REASE
pild. I“hc t~lst tJ\ell tcnlpcr:lture Llsed
i / Q \
:Ippc211’s i n tbc displ:lj. (;i)n[inuc
4
pressing unlil the desired Lenlpcl-:ltu!”c
is d ispl~lycd.
@
v’
To change the oven temperature during the
BAKE cycle, press the BAKE pod tind then the
t NC REASE or DECREASE p:id to get the new
tenlpcr~ltur-e.
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Oven Shelves
.
,Arr:lnyc t be t)\crl
shcl 1’ or shc I vcs i n
[hc desired loc~tions”
w h i Ic tbc ()\crl is
coot”. The correct
stlcli’ position”
depends on tbt> kind
1)1’ food” :]nd the
brown ing dcsi red.
i\s :1 gcrlcr’~11 ru Ic.
~)l;lcc most l’()~.)ds i n
the rniddlc 01” tthe ()\crl, ~~n either shctf p~)\i[ ions
[~ or” (;. See the ch:lrt t’or” su~gestcd shett ptlsitiorls
((’()/1/;/11/(,(/
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BAKING
(conti nLled)
Preheating
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, c[>okies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and rotists, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
wilhout a preheat indicator I ight 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.
Baking Pans
Use [he proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan delerl~lirlcs the an~~~unt of browning lhat will (>ccllr-.
“ Dark, rough or dLI 1 I pans absorb heat resulting i n a
br-owner, crisper crusl. Use this type for pies.
.Sh i ny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a I ighter, rnor-e clel icate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.
. Glass bilking dishes also absorb heat. When baking i n
~]ass baking dishes, lower the temperature b>’ ~5’3 F.
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●
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Prehcal
means bringing the oven up to the specified
tenlpcrature before putting the food in the oven.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct
tenlper;~ture—scle~tl ng a higher tenlperatLlre does nf~t
shorten preheat time.
Pan Placement
For eten cooking ~nd proper browning, there l~lLI~t be
cnou gh room for air ci rcu Iation in the o~cn. Bak i n:
results wi II be better- if baking pans are ccnlered as
Illuch as possible rather than being p]:l~ed tO I he fr-(~rll
or to the back of the o\en.
Pans should not touch e:~ch other or the walls of [he
o\en. Allow I to 1 Y? inch space belween 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
that one is not directly abo\e the other-.
I f you are using dark non-stick pans, you may find
lh~t you need to reduce the oven temperature 25C’F.
to pr-event t~verbrowning.
Baking Guides
When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instrucliofls
for the best baking results.
Cookies
wben baking
c(~~)kies. flat cookie
sheets (\~itllout sides
]lrodLiCC t>etterI(loking cookies.
IL)(lkies baked in ~
.j~l]y rol I pan (short
sides all :Ir-ou nd ) ma!
ha\e darker cdge~
and ~>a!c or I i ght
browning may occur
r~(~ not use a cookie sheet so large thal it tOU~hes the
~al Is or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a
sbel f with a cookie sheet.
For best r-esults, use (~nly one cookie sheet in the o\;erl
at a (i me.
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Aluminum Foil
~~v~r entirely cover
a she! f with
al 11 In i nu m foi ]. Th Is
\vi I I dis[urh the hedt
cir”cula[lon anLl rc\ul\
111 1>001- hak i n g. A
sr)):r] Ier shdcl 01” t’oi I
ITla> bc Lrsed to ca[ch
bclo\v the t’()()d.
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>i~s
Cakes
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans
to produce a browner. crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil
pans sh(~uld be placed on an tiluminum cookie sheet
f(~r baking \ince the shiny i-oil pun reflects heat away
from the pic crus[: the cookie sheet helps retain it.
When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause
uneven baking results and poorly shaped pr~du~ts.
A cake buked in a pan larger than the recipe
recommends will usually’ be crisper, thinner and drier
than i[ should be. If baked in a pan smaller than
recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may
[~vertlow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size
used is the one recommended.
Don’t Peek
Set I he timer tor [hc eslimated cooking time and do
not open the door 10 look at your food. Most recipes
pro\idc minirnunl and maximum baking times such as
‘bake 3(]-40 minutes.”
DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum
time. Opening the oven door frequently during cooking
allows hea[ to escape and makes baking times l~~nger.
Y’our baking results may also be affected.
TIMED BAKING
The ()\;cn control ollows yOLI to turn the o~’en on or o f f
auloma[ical ]y at spec if.ic limes I hat yOLI set. Ex amp Ies
of 1 mrncdiale Starl (o\erl turns on now and you set i( to
lrn ot’f au[omalical ly ) and Delay Start and S[op ( sctti n:
,he c)t’erl 10 turn on automat ical t) al a later time and
lar-n off at a preset Stop Time) wil I bc described later.
NOTE: Before beginning, mtike sure the oven clock
shows the correct [irne of day.
To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad. Press
the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until correct time
of day is displayed. Press the CLOCK pad to start.
How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The o\en will
l-o avoid possible burns, place the shel\es in Lhc
cf~rrect p~)si Lion before yt~u turn t hc oven on.
I“hc (lvcn w’itt tLll”n on immediately and cook for a
sclectcd tength of’ time. At (I1c end of Cook Time.
the (~\cn wit I tLlrn off aL::.:jrnalicat t~.
1. l’rcss the (TOOK TIME pad.
NOTE;: tf your recipe rcquir-es preheating. you lnaj
need to ad~ additioilat ti~ne 10 the tcngth of the
Cook Time.
2. Press the t NC REASE pad unlit the desired tcng[h
of baking time appear’s in the display.
3. Press the BAKE pad.
4. PICSS the iNCREASE or DECREASE pad untit the
desired temperature is disptayed. An attention tone
wit t sound if step 3 is not done.
The words ‘TIME BAKE’. aITd COOK TIN4E’
wil I be displayed atong with the oven temperature
that you set and the Cook Time that yOLI entered.
start automatically. The word “ON”
:Ind .’ t ()()0” wi It be dispttiyed. The Cook Time wit t
begin 10 c(~unt down. As the oven heats up. the display
wit t show the chtinging temperature. When the o\en
reaches [he temperature you set. ~ tone will sound.
The oven witl continue to cook for the programmed
anlo[lnt 01 time. then shut off autornaticai ly.
c Press ~he CLE. A R/OFF pad to ctear the dispt a) i f
n.
necessary. Renlo\e the tk~od trorn the o\erl. Relnernber.
e\cn though the oven sbuls ofl autornaticat Iy, foods
cent inue cooking after the controts are off.
NOTF:!
. . ., . —.
Foods Lhat spoil easi ty, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stul’fi rigs, pout try and pork, should not be at towed to
sit for- more th~n one hour before or after cookin&.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is 011 because heat
from the butb wit] speed harmful bacteria growth.
A fan ma!) autorrralicalty turn on and off to cool
internal parts. This is normal. and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.
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(i(~illitlltc(l t)c,.ri I?(i,yo
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TIMED BAKING
(continued)
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop
Quick Reminder:
1. Press the COOK TIME pad.
2. Press the INCREASEIDECREASE pad to set
the length of baking time.
3. Press the STOP TIME pad.
4. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad until
the desired Stop Time appetirs in the display.
5. Press the BAKE pad.
6. Press the INCREASEIDECREASE pad to
select an oven temperature.
TO avoid possible burns, pl~~e the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
You con set the oven control to delay-start the oven,
cook for a specific length of time and then turn off
automatically.
1. Press the COOK TIME pad.
cT?$f
NOTE: If your recipe requires
preheating,
you may need to add
A
n
additional time to the Cook Time.
2. Press the INCREASE pad until the desired lenglh
of baking time appears in the display.
3. Press the STOP TIME pad. “STOP
TIME” and the earliest Stop Time you
~?j[
can set appear in the display.
A
D
The control automatically sets the Stop Time by
adding the Cook Time to the time of day. For
example, the time of day is 2:00 and the Cook
Time is 3 hours. Adding 3 hours to the time of day
equals 5:00.
4. Change the Stop Time by pressing the
INCREASE pad until the desired Stop Time
appears in the display.
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n
5. Press the BAKE pfid.
BAKE
6. Press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad until the desired
temperature is displayed.
The oven will turn on automatically. The
word ‘. ON” tind “ 1000’” wi 11 be displayed.
The Cook Time will begin to count down.
AS the oven heats up, the display will show
the ch:]nging tempertiture. The-oven Wi!l
continue to cook for the programmed
time and shut off automatically.
At the end of Timed Bake, the display
will show “OHR:OO COOK TIME” and
the oven will turn oft. The end of cycle
tone will sound.
7. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear
the display if necessury. Remove the
CLEAR
food from the oven. Remember, even
OFF
o
though the oven shuts off automatically
foods continue cooking after the controls
are off.
NOTE:
Foods that spoi I 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 the oven light is off because heat
from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
A fan may autornatical Iy turn on and off to cool
internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.
A
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ADJUST THE OVEN THE~OSTAT—
DO IT YOURSELF!
‘OU may find that your new oven cooks differently
-han the one it replaced. We recommend that yoa
use your new oven for a I’cw weeks to become more
tami Iior 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. [f you think
it is too hot, tid,]ust the thermostat to make it cooler. If
you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make
i t hotlet-.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores,
to check the tempertiture setting of your new oven.
These thermometers may vary 2040 degrees.
To Adjust the Thermostat:
1. Press the BAKE pad.
❑
BAKE
A
2. Select an oven temperature between 5000F. und 5500F.
3. Immediately, before “ON” appears, press and
hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds. The time
display will change 10 the oven adjustment display.
4. The oven temperature can be adjusted up
to (+) 35°F. hotter or (–) 35°F. cooler.
Use the INCREASE or DECREASE pad
Q
A to select the desired change in the display.
-
o
5. When you have made the adjustment,
press the CLEAR/OFF pad to go back to
tbe time of day display. Use your oven as
OFF
you would normally.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the Broiling
or Self-Cleaning temperature. It will be retained in
memory after a power failure.
CLEAR
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ROASTING
Roasljr]g is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or
poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.
Roas(ing temperatures, which should be low and
steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
Roastirrg is really a baking procedure used for meats.
Therefore, oken controls are set for Baking or Timed
Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound.
indicating the oven is working properly.)
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 a rOasting rack in a shallow pan.
The melting fat will
baste the me~t. Select a
pan :1s CIOSC to the size
of the meat as possible.
(The broiler pan with
rack is ~ good pan for
this. )
n 3. prc~s the BAKE pad,
LJ
BAKE
A.
Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing.
after being removed from the oven. The standi n& time
recommended for roasts is I () to 20 minutes. This
allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to
carve. The internal temperature wi II rise about 5“ to
1O° F.: to compensate for temperature rise, if desired,
remove the roast from the oven sooner (at 5° to 10OF.
less than the temperature in the Rousting Guide).
Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot
oven and therefore should be removed when [he
desired internul temperature has been reached.
n
I\@/
o
CLEAR
OFF
4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE
pad. The Ias( oven temperature used
appears in the display’. Conti rrue pressing
until the desired temperature is disployed.
The oven will start automatically.
The word “ON.’ and ‘. 10 O[’.. will be
displayed. As the oven heats up, the
display will show the changing
temperatures. When the oven reaches the
temperature you set. a tone will sound.
5. Press the CL EAR1OFF pad when
roasting is finished, and then Icnl(J\c
the food I-rem the oven.
NOTE: A fan may automatically turn on to cool
in[ L>rnal parts. This is normal. and the fan ma)
continue to run even after lhe oven is turned oft.
To change the oven temperature during roasting,
press the BAKE pad and then the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad to get the new tcrnperature.
~)se of Aluminum Foil
You can usc aluminum foil to line the broiler pan.
This rnakcs clean-up easier when using the pan ti)r
rnarinati ng, (:ooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats or basting food during cookin&. Press
the [oil tightly around the inside of the pan.
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Juestions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer’?
1. Checking the finished internal [cnlper”alure at
the completion of coo~ing time is recommended
Temperatures arc shown in the R(>asting Guide.
For roasts o~er 8 Ibs.. check with thcrrnorneter
at ha! f-hour i ntcrvals at’ter hal f the cook i ng ti rne
h:]s passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when 1 try to
car}e it’?
.-i. Roasts arc e~]sier to slice if allowed to coo] I () to
z() rlll rlLr~cs ~lfter- rerllo\ in: [hem Fronl (he o\’en.
Be sure [o CLI1 across lhe grdin ot’ [he nlcat.
Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a
roast or poultry?
,4. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. Preheat
only for \ery srnal I roasts, which cook a short
length of time.
Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips
that would help me cook it more evenly’?
A. Y’es. Buy o roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rol Icd r-oasts.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when
roasting a turkey:)
i. Sealing the toil will steam the meat. Leaving il
Lrnsealed ~1 lows the :li r- to c i rcu late and brown
the meat.
ROASTING GU~E
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts oi’ beet. pork, Iamb, etc., can be started
. ithout thaw ing, but al low I ~ to 25 nl inu[es per
.)urld additional [irne ( I () rni nutes per pound for
roasls under 5 pounds. more time tor 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 thawil]g. FOI1OW the directions given on the
package label
,4pproxinlate Roasting Time
Doneness
in Nlinutes per Pound
3 to 5 Ibs.
1~-.~~
;5-3~)
40-45
Q I ..75
-.
25--30,
6 to 8 lbs.
18–22
~~–~c)
30-35
?()–23
24–2X
2X–33
30-40”
30-40”
30--35
jj ..J5
.{i .4.$
) 7- Q() lllillLllC\ PC1’ 170 LI11(I (illl>’ !! Clgh[)
3 to 5 11)s.
.35 -4( I
.:5- 4( )
10 to i5 11)s.
I 8–2.7
()\’cl- 5 111s.
30-35
()*er 15 Ibs.
I 5--20
Internal
Temperature ‘E’.
I ~()- I 50’’-;
I 500-I 60(”
I 70-] s~
I 40”- [ 50<’”;”
I 50”- I 60[”
I 70[’- I 85”
I 70 ‘–1 800
I 70’” I 80
I I 5“-- I 20”
I 85 -i ~)()
I Sj... I C)()
In tbigb:
[ X5”- I ()()”
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BROILING
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 minimuln.
I’ui-n [he Iood using tongs only once during
cooking. Time the foods f’or the t’irst side a~’cord i ng
to the Broiling Guide. Turn the food. then use the
times given for the second side as a guide to [he
preferred doneness.
[f’ the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut
vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apar[.
If desired. the [’al may be trimmed. leaving a layer
about 1/8 inch thick.
Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler DJII.
Always use the rack so the fat drips into the bro~lel
pan: otherwise the juices may” become hot enough
to catch on fire.
3. Position the shelf on the recommended shtlf
po\ition as suggested in the Broiling Guide. h/lo\[
broiling is done on C position. but if your range i:connected to 208 volts, you may wish to use a
higher position.
4. leave the door open position. The door sla)s
open by itself. yet the proper ternpcru[ure is
rnai ntained i n the oven.
5. Press the BROIL pad. Prehca[i ng the elements is
nol necessary. (See the Cornrncnls cOILI rnn in the
Broiling Guide. )
6. Press the INCREASE p~d once for LO Brt~il o:
t\k ice for HI Broil.
To change I“rorn HI Broil to LO Br~~il, pr-ess the
BROIL Pild then press tbc DECREASE ~)ad once.
7. When hi-oiling is finished, press the CLEAR/OFl:
p~d. Ser\c the food irnrncdialcly. and lca~’e tllc
~)tin out:~idc the oven to cool during the meal for
easiest c Ietini ng.
NOTE: A t~Il IIIa~ aut(>l~lati~illl~ tLlrn 011 to ~0[)1
internal parts, This is norma 1. and the I’i[n Inaj’
continue to run e\en after the oven is tur-ncd oft.
Use of Aluminum I1oil
You can use atuminurn fbil
~~~g?$’~
to line your broiter pan and
~,r~>ilerr:lck However, you fj&~~>~~-’”:~\ <j!
m u s t rnotd the foit tightly to ;Q$~\)>>)~”
.s.:
M
the rack and cul slits in it
(2
lust like the rack.
WiLhout the stils, the i’oit witl pre\ent fat and mei]t
dri]ining into the broiler pan. The juices
cou Id become hot enough to catch (Jn I’ire. I f yOLI do
not cut the slits, you are fry i n g. not ~Jr”oi I i n g.
juices from
Questions and Answers
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling’?
A. No. Salt draws out the ,juiccs and atlows them 10
e~aporate. Always salt after cook i n!. Piercing the
meat wi[b a fork also allows juices tt~ escape .-TLlrn
the meat with tc~ngs instead of a fork.
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
racl< in the uan?
A. Yes. Usins the rack suspends the meat o\er the
pan. As tie meat cooks: the juices f’alt into the p~n.
Illu\ keeping the meat drier. Juices tire protected by
[he rack and stay cooler, thus prcventi ng excessive
spatter- and smoking.
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Q. I]o I need to grease mj broiler rack to prevent
meat from sticking’?
A. No. The broiler rack is designed to r-el-lcct broiter
heat. thus keeping the surl’ace coo] enough to pre\cnt
mcot f’rom sticking to the surlticc. Howe\er. spraying
[he br[)i !cr rack lightl) with a \cgct:lhlc cookin:
sprtiy befort ct)oki ng wi 11 l~lilh~’ c lelltl-~li: ~:l~,i~r’.
Q. Why, are my meats not turning out as brown as
they should?
A. In s(>rnc areas. the power (\cllIage) to the range ma>
be low. In these cases. pr-chcd[ the broil clement t“t)r”
I () minutes bcli)rc ptdcing broiler pan \vith food in
o\en. [’heck [() \ee il’ you are using the rec(~nlnlendcd
shel 1’ p{}sition. Broi I i’or Iongcs( period t)l’ time
i ndicatcd i n lhc Broi I i n: Gu idc. TUIJI food” on 1)
once duri n: I>roi I i n:. Y(>11 IIlil!’ rlecd [t) Ino\ c Illc
food tt~ a hiyhcr’ shelf l~o~i[it)l~.
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BROILING GU~E
Always use (he broilerpao and rack that comes wilh
your oven. lt is designed to mini tnize smoking and
spattering by trappin& the juices in the shielded lower
part of the pan.
The oten door should be open to the broil
stop position.
* For steaks and chops, slash fat even Iy tirou nd the
outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise
through [hc outet” f~t Surf:lce just to the edge of [he
nleLIL. ~) sc totlgs to turn [hc meat over to pt-event
piercing the nle~lt and losing the juices.
11. desired, m:tri nalc meats or c-h icken before broi I i ng,
or brush with b~rbecue sducc last 5 to I () minutes only.
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Quantity and/or
‘1’hickness
I?,)(,d
Shelf”
Position
When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty
edges hang over the sides because the drippin& fal
w i I I soil the oven.
The broiler does not need to be preheated. However, ft]r
\cry thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat if desired.
b’ se LO Broil to cook foods SUCIJ as poultry or thick
pork chops thoroughly without over-browning lhern.
Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven
she If at next Ic)west shelf pos i ! ion and increasing
cook i ng ti tne given in lh is guide 1‘/~ ti rnes per side.
If ~four range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks
tnay be broiled b~ preheating the broiler and
positioning the o~en shelf one position higher.
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F’irst Side ~ Second Side
Time, Wlinutes Time, Minutes
Comments
Arri]nge in single layer-.
c
J,,:
4’h
c
I ()
7
Space evenly. brp to 8 patties
(Like about same time.
S(eaks less than 1 inch tbick cook
through bcl-ore browning. P:tn
frying is recommended.
Bacon
1/? lb. (:lboul
[hit] SI ices)
(;round Beet.
Well Done
I lb. (4 p~lt~ics)
[1? to 3/4 inch thick
Reef Steaks
Rare
Mcdiunl
I incb thick
( I 101 Y: Ibs.)
c
c
c
b
8
1~
5
6
tl
.<are
Mcdiurn
Well Done
I X inch thick
(2 to 2X Ibs.)
c
c
c
10
15
?5
7-x
I 4–I 6
~~_~5
Slash filt.
Chicken
I W’hole
(2 (() 2X lbs. ).
s ‘ ~ L lengthwise
A
35
I ()– I 5
RedLlce titne about S to I ~ nlinL]tes pcr
side for cut-up chicken. BrLlsb e:lch
side with n]c]ted buttet-.
Broil skin-side-down tirsl.
(’ 01” D
I ,,’. -~
~/~
x
‘Vcll Donr
llakery’ Products
Brc:id (T(~:l\t) or
T():litcr P:lstt-ics
I;ngt ish NILlf ”i’in\
lobster Tails
2 to 4 SI
ices
I pkg. (2)
2 (split)
c ot” D
3–4
13
I 3-. I 6
2–4
((> 108 ()/.. cilL’h )
r)() nol
t LI rn ()\’cr
CLII Lbrough back of shell. Sprc:Ld
open. Br-[Jsb with nlcltcd bul[cr bet’c)rc
broiling :~nd :~t’tcr h:llf ot’ broiling tin~c.
H:indlc iind t u r n \cry c:u”c~’LIi!}. “
I -lb. l’illcts I/4 10
l~ish
SpLrcc ekenly. Pl:lce English
nlLI [’ii !1s cLlt-side-Llp Jnd brush
wi rb buILe I-, if desired.
Brush \\ ith tcl]l~)n butter bel’(~rc
:Incl dLlri n: c’t)OA i ng, ii” dcs i red.
Prchc;lt brc)ilcl [u incrcilsc bi(~wnlng.
a’::::
(
;
~}ork Chops
Well Doll,”
~.
2 ( I /? inch I 11 ick )
2(I
:
:
[llCrCLl\~ ~illl~ ~ to 1 ()
lot 1 Y! inch thick ~~r
plcco{)hc[l
. . . . . . } .———————.—. .. ——-— —i nc’h th ic’k ).
t ()
10
t3
13
i3
(’
I ()
9
12
10
ITllIILli~\ pCr SiLl~
l~oi])~ cured I1;IIII.
SILl\ll t’ilt.
:] boLrt i ib.
I,arnb Chops
Nlcdiutll
2 ( t inch th ich ).
Wcl I Dollr
;Ibolll i () to 12 ()/.
klcd iunl
2 ( t ,: i[lctl III icL ),
V’cl I I )OIIC
\$;icners 2]11cI
\i Ill i lilt l)IccooLccl”
~.
~.
t4
1?
i~bour t lb.
B
17
t 2– i 4
t -Ill. pkg. ( t ())
(:
6
t-~
Slash l’~lt.
1 t’ desired, ,spl it saus~Igcs in
11:11 1’ Icnglbmisc: cut int(l 5- [()
6-i[lch pi~~cc\.
\;l LI \; I:c\. bl”Llt\4 U I \l
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F
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—.-
OPE~T~NG THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
/
h:or~~lai (le:IniIlg Time: 3
Before a Clean Cycle
1. Remove the brc>iler pan. broiler rack, all cookware
and any aluminum toil from the oven–-the} ; can.1
withstand the high cleanin& temperatures.
NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in
the self-cleaning oven. l+owever, they will darken,
lose their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the
shelf supports with cooking oil after self-clean in g
to lnake shelves slide more easily.
2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. 11 yOIJ
-
usc soap, rinse thoroughly before SC I f-cleaning
to prevent staini n:.
Qv,.)
!lf”~
Oven
front *
ho!i]s
frorri I’rainc and
the ()~en door outsid~ the gusket with a dalllP~l~ed
cloth. The oven front frame und (he oven door
outside the gasket do not get clcantci b) the selfclean cycle. 01~ these areas, use detergent and ho(
water or a soap-filled steel wool pad. Rinse well
with a vinegar and water solution. This will help
:)rc\erlt a bl.[l~tl residue from forming when the
~)\crl is heuted. BrJft these areas with a dry cloth,
Do not clean the gasket.
Clean the top, sides and outside front (~1 the oven
door with soap and water. Do not use ahrasives or
o%’en cleaners.
IM :~ke sure the o\erl I igh[ hu lb co\)er is i n pla~’c’.
Do not rub or clean the door gasket—
the t’iherglass material 01” the gasket has an
extreme I y low’ resistance 10 abrasion. A]] intact
Jnd well-fitting oven U(>or gasket is essential lot
energy’-eft’ic ient ovc n operation and got>d baking
rcsu I ts. [ f you notice lhe gasket becoming \%orn,
Iraycd ~jr” datna:cd in any way or if it has bec~lrn~
displaced on I he door. you should ha\e it rcplaccd.
D(J not let water run down through openings in
the top of the door. To help prevenl water I’ton]
r(>ctti n g i n [hesc slots when Clean 111:. open [he door
3. <;!c:irl spirt[ers L)r soil on the oven
as far as it will go.
4. CILlse the ()\erl door and make sure the ()\cn
Opetiings
in door
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light is oft’. 11” the o\en light is not turned otf.
the I i [e of the bulb wil I be shortened 01- it nla!
burn out irnn]edia[el)’. The door Iatchcs
automatical Iy after the clean cycle is set.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven
protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven.
A combination of any’ of these products plLIS the
high clean-cycle temperatllre Illay ~lalllag~ tile
porcelain finisl] of the oven.
Oven” door
gasket
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Low to Set Oven for Cleaning
Quick Reminder:
! 1. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.
~ 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE
unti I the desired Clean Time appe~rs.
pad
I
I
11 the oven is too hot and you start to set u clean cycle.
lhc word ‘OFF” wi II appear in the display’. Allow
additional tilnc for co~)lillg hcfore you try to set the cycle
1. ~ollow tllc directions in Lhc Before a Clean Cycle
\cc[ ion.
2. After c]osing [hc door, press the AUTO SELF
CLEAN pad.
3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the
desired Clean Time is displayed.
Clean Time is norlnally 3 hours You ctin change
the Cletin Time 10 ~ny time between 2 ~nd 4 hours.
depending on the amount of soil in your oven.
How to Delay Start of Cleaning
Quick Reminder:
1. press the AU1’O SELF CLEAN pad.
~. pr-css the I N(’REASE or L> EC REASE pad
unti I the desired Clean Time appears.
3. Prc\\ the STOP ““”” M F. pad
4. Press ttrc INCREASE or DECREASE pad until
the dc\ired Stop Time appe:u”s in ~he clisplay.
The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after
‘CLEAN’. is displayed and the time for the clean cycle
is set. The words “ON” and “LOCK” will appear in the
display when the door aulonlatically locks. It will not be
possible to open the oven door until the temperature
drops below the tock temperature and the LOCK light
goes off.
1. When the 1.OCK light is off. open the door.
NOTE:
a You can find out when the clean cycle w i 11 be fin i shed
by pressing the STOP TIME pad.
* The word “door’” wil I he di sptayed, [he word “LOCK”
~ ~ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ
“7 tltish and oven control” lvill signal if you set the
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clean cycte and I’orgct [O close the oven door.
A f’tin may automatically turn on and t~ff to cool
i Illernal parts. This is normal, and the fan ma)’
continue to run ;Ifter the oven is turned off.
n
y?:[
A
4. Press the STOP TIME pad. “STOP
T] ME” ~nd the etirliest Stop Time you etin
set \vill tippear in the displuy.
The c~rliesl Stop
Tirnc wilt be
the Cleon Time selected
plLIS the time of d~y. For example: If(he Clean Tll~le is
three hour~ and (he ti rne of da> is 6:()(). the Stop Time
[tl~t ~ppcars in the display will bc 9:()().
j. Press lhe 1 NC REASE pad to change the Stop Ti Inc
LO a IULer [i me of da! if Li~Sire~i. For example: If’ YOLI
set Stop Time a( 1 I :()(). oven wi I I stal-t CICJII CYCIC at
Del;Iy Start is setting II)c okeIl timer to start the clean
c~c lc ~l(l((~rnat ic;ll l) al :1 Iatcr t i Inc than the pi”escnt time
ot d:ly’.
S:()() and end at 11 :()(). l-he do(~l l~ltch~s automtitically
The sel t-clean c~ctc will ~lutc)lnalicall) begin after
‘C1.IIAN’. is displayed and the time for clean cycle
is \cl. The \JOI-dS “ON. ” and ‘ LOCK’. \vill :lppear ill
-
1.
b’(~llow [he directions in the BcI’01’C a Cleklr~ C)c!c
the displa! w h e n the door ~~Lit(~rll:lti~~lll\ l(~~k~ II ~rl II
sccti~)rl.
n o t he possible to opcll the oicn door until the
~~lll}l~l”atU1’e drops bt’!ow” (he lock tcrnperatur(!
> 2. A t’tcr clt)si n: the do(~l. pr”e~s Lhc
ALITO SELF
CLEAN
AIJTO SELF CLEAN pad
3.
@
PI-CSS the INCREASE or DECR[”:ASE pad
LO enter LIle Clean Time.
:Ir]d
the 1.( )CK light g~lcs ol”f.
6. When the LOCK light ii off. open the door.
NOTE:
Duri n: a delayed se I t’-c le:~l~ op~l”:lt ion you ~arl fi lld
OLIl when the o~’en is set to turn on by pressing tlnd
holding the AUTO SEI.F CLEAN pad I’or 3 sccorlds.
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c A fan may autorna[icdl I y turn on and off to cool
internal par[s. This is normal. ~uld the Farl nlay
con[inuc to rLIIl after the o\en is tLlrned off.
(C(lllt;llll<(l
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OPEWTING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN
After a Clean Cycle
You may notice solme white ash in Ihe oven Just wipe
it up with a dump cloth after the oven cools.
11’ white spots relnain, re]nove theln with d so:lp-filled
steel wool pod. Be sure to rinse thorough)’ with a
vinegar and water Inixture. These deposits are usually
a stilt residue thi~t cannot bc retnoved hy the clean cycle.
How to Stop a Clean Cycle
1. Press the CLEAR/OFF pi~d.
CLEAR
If the oken is not clean after one clean cycle.
repeal (he cycle.
If the shelves h~]ve become h~rd to slide. wipe [he
shelf supports with cooking oil.
NOTE: No functions can be progralnmed before the
dOO1- ilutonlatic:l]]y unlocks.
2.
When the L O C K light goes off :Lnd [he oven has
co(~led below the locking ternper~llure, open the d~~or”.
OFF
o
Questions and Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct tired
of day, can 1 still self-cican my o~’en’?
A. I f the clock is not set to the correct time of dit~ I’OLI
w i 11 not be able 10 set a dela) clctln IL) end at ~~
specific time.
Q. Can 1 use commercial oven cleaners on any’ part
Q. W’hat causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of nlj oven?
A. This is :) nor]nil] condition. rcsuliing fronl hc~itiny
ilnd coLJl i n: during cleaning. These I i nes do no(
i~lfect how’ your c~\cn per-li)rrns.
Q. Why do 1 have ash Ief’t in m~ oven after cleaning’?
A.
p:lrt 01” this oven. if y;~u do usc thenl :ind do not “
thoroughly rin$e the o\en w i[h w~~ter, wiping it
:Ihso] Lltc!y clean at’terw:lt”ds, the residue c:[n sc:lr”
the oven surf~lce i~nd d~~nl:lge rnet~l p:lrts the next
tilne the oven is autonl;lticztl Iy cleaned.
Q. What should 1 do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessi\e soil. Turn the (J\cn off.
Open the windows 10 rid the r“oonl of stnoke. }k’:lit
until the o\en htis cooled ~]nd the \~ord ‘.1 .OCK’. i\
ofi’ in the disptily. Wipe up the excess s{)i t :Ind rese[
the c[e~ln ~y~l~.
Q. 1s the “crackling” or “popping” sound I bear
during cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the sound of the nlct:~t he:itin:
and coot in: during both the cooking :Ind
c Ieiln i ng fu nction~.
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning’?
A. Yes, there witt be tin odor during the tirst i’ew
ctc:ln ings. F~li ture to wipe out cxcessi IC soil rn ight
ii tst) ci~usc a strong odor whc n c tc:Ln i ng.
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—-.
01-
Ctc)ttl.
Q. Nly oken shel~es do not slid~ e:6$il?. YVhat is
the matter?
A. After ln:]n~ cte:inings. the o\en shcl\es wilt tose
IIleil” tuster :Ind becollle h:lrd to St ide. To nl:Lke the
she t tes s] i de nlorc cilsit], w i pe [he shett suppor[s
with cooking oil.
Q. ~IJ o~cn shel~es have become gru~ af>ter the
self-cie:in cJ/cle. Is this normal’?
A. Yes. Attcr the se] l’-cte:in cycte. the stlct\es \k il t
l(J\c solne tusler :Ind discotor to ii derp gr-:l! Lolor.
Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven
is self-cleaningt)
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CA~ AND CLEANING
oper care and cleaning ure important so your range
,tiill gi\e you efficient and satisfactory service. FOIIOW
these directions c~rcfully in caring for il to help assure
sofe tind proper maintenance.
7
BE SURE THAT ELBCTRIC POWER IS
OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF
THE RANGE.
Metal Parts
Do not use steel wool, ~brasives, ammonia or commercial oven cleaners. To
safely clean surfaces; wash, rinse and then dry with a soft cloth.
Glass Window
Painted Surfaces
To clean the outside of the window, use a glass
cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.
Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down
inside the openings in the top of the oven door
while cleaning.
Painted surfaces include the outside oven door, sides,
control panel and drtiwer front. Clean these with soap
and water or a vinegar and water solution. Do not use
commercial oven cleaners, cleansing powders, steel
wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.
Lift-Up Cooktop
Clean the tirea under the
cooktop often. Built-up
\i 1, especial Iy grease,
.ay catch fire.
To make cleaning easier,
the entire cooktop may be
lifted up and supported in
the up position.
,a:@,;<
‘@?H@g)
,&- j ,,,
~
,~-<~(;
,
, y
.\, ‘. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Be sure all surface units are turned off before
raising the cooktop. Grasp the front sides of the
cooktop and lift. The surface units do not need to
be removed before lifting, however, you may remove
one to make raising the cooktop easier.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, mild soapy
Water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop.
not to pinch your fingers.
Be careful
Control Panel and Knobs
[t’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and
water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a
soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners
on the control panel—they will damage the finish.
A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well.
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note
that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on the
right side are in the proper OFF position. When
.–—–—
To remove a knob,
pull it straight off the stem. -~-— “-~-.--—
lf a knob is difficult to ~
/<;q’
c. )
remove, place a thin cloth
(like
a
handkerchiet~ or 6’
a ‘ ~- _
—
piece of string under and ~’
around the knob edge and
pull up.
Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not do soak.
Avoid getting water down in to the knob stem holes.
(C{)lltinltl,d n(?.rt IIclg(,)
replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to insure
proper placement.
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CA~ Am CLEANING
(continued)
Broiler Pan and Rack
After broiling, remove the broi!er pan and rack from
the oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully
pour Lhe grease from the pan into a proper container.
Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water
with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
lf food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with detergent
while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth.
Soaking the pan will remo\:e burned-on foods.
Both the broiler pan and rack may be cleaned with a
cornmercial oven cleaner.
[m?:’~x:g
Do not store a soiled pan and rack anywhere in
the range.
Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in the
dishwasher.
Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the selfcleaning oven.
Surface Units and Drip Pans
To clean the surface units, turn the control to the
highest settin& for a minute. The coils will burn
off any soil.
CAUTION
Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and
the surface units are cool before attempting to
remove them.
“ Do not immerse the surface units in 1 iquids
of any kind.
Do no( clean the surface units in a dishwasher.
c Do no[ bend the surface unit plug terrni nals.
* Do not attempt to clean, adjust or i n any way repair
the plug-in receptacle.
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Tb remove a surface unit:
ro remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units
I I)US[ bc removed first.
I.ift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan
and pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch.
[f you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan when
you plug it back in.
Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than
1 inch above the drip pan can permanently
damage the receptacle.
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To replace a surface unit:
Replace the drip pan into the recess in the
cooktop. Make sure opening in the pan lines up
with the receptacle.
insert the terminals of the surface unit through the
opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.
= Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly’.
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Drip Pans
Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.
For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place
them in a covered container (or a plastic bag) with 1/4
cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a
soap filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse with clean
water and polish with a clean sof’t cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Black drip pans may be cleaned in a self-cleanin&
oven after they have been thoroughly rinsed.
However, self-cleaning them may c~use them
to lose their original luster and shine.
Clean the area under the drip pans often. Built-up
soil, especially grease. may catch fire.
Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so
close to the receptacle could cause a shock, fire or
damage to the ran&e.
)ven Shelves
Clean the shel}es with a mild abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After
clcalling, rinse the shelves with clean w~ter and dry with a clean clolh.
To remove heavy, hurried-on soil, soapy metal pads nl~y bc used. After
scrubbing, wash with so~py w~ter, rinse and dry.
NOT~J: The o\en shelves may also be cletined in the se] f-cletining oven.
Howcvet-. they will darken in color. lose their luster find become hard to
SI ide. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oi I after self-cleaning to make
shelves siide nlorc eosi Iy.
Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable,
but it is heavy. YOLI may need
help removing tind replacing the
door. Do not lift the door by the
handle. This c~n caLlse the glass
to break or can cause damage to
~ he door.
J remove the door, open it a
tew inches to the special stop
position that will hold the door
open. Grasp firmly on each side
and lift (he door straight up and
off the hinges.
NOTk;:
Be careful not to place hands between the h i nge and
the oven door fra;ne as the hinge could snap back
and pinch fingers.
While working i n the oven area. cover the hinges
with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent
pinched fingers and chippin& the porcelain enamel
on the frame.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the
special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom
of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the
door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same
time. If hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull
them back out.
TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of the door:
Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during
the self clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by
and. Any soap left on the I iner causes additional
.;tains when the oven is heated.
The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a
soap-filled scouring pad.
Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the
fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely
low resist~nce (o abrasion. An intact and well-fitting
oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient
oven operation and &ood baking results. If you
notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged
in uny way or if it has become displaced on the door,
you should have it replaced.
NOTE: The gasket is designed with a gap at the
boltorn to allow for proper air circulation.
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Inside Gasket
Gasket
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Outside Gasket
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Outside of the door:
“ Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
sides and front of the oven door. DO NOT let water
run down through openin&s in the top of the door.
Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to
clean the glass on the outside of the door.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces
and basting materials containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.
When surface is coo], clean and rinse.
“ Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or
harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.
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CAM AND CLEANING
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Oven l,igl~t Replacement
(; AIJTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb,
disconnect the electric power for your range at the
main fuse or circuit breaker.
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely
before removing or replacing them. When in use, Iigh[
billb~ can become warm enough to break if touched
with a moist cloth or towel, When cleaning, avoid
{ouching warm light bulb with cleaning cloths if the
light cover is rei~loved.
“~he ~)ven light bulb is covered with a removab]e glass
cl ~\er which is held in place with a wire. Remove the
oven door, if desired, to reach the cover easily.
To remove:
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Hold your hand
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under the cover
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it doesn’
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when released.
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With fingers of
the same hand.
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firmly push back
the wire cover
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holder. Lift off
Wire Cover Holder
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the cover.
DO NOT REMOVE ANY SC: REWS.
Replace bulb with 40-watt home oppliance bulb.
To replace:
PI ace it into the groove of the 1 igh{ receptacle. Pul I
the wire forward to the center of cover until it snaps
in place. When in place, the \vire holds the cover
firmly. Be certain the wire is in the depression in the
center of the cover.
Connect electric power to the range.
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Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable
if misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any
ii~ idic foods sp i I led (such fis fruit juices, tomato
or vlne!:ur) should not be permitted t(> remain on
the finish.
If’ tic ids spill on the cooktop while it is h{~t. use a dry
paptr- towel or ctolh to wipe it up right away. When the
~Ll!.t’:ice has c[)oJed. wash with soap tind water or
cleansing powders. Rinse well.
For olher spills such as fat smatterings. wash with soap
and water or cteansing powders after the surl’acc has
cooled, R insc wet t. Polish with a dry cloth.
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ijo not clean the bake element
,\ny soit witl burn oft when the
or the broil element.
etclnents are heated.
The bake clement can be lifted gently to clean the
oven floor, If spillovers, residue or ash accumulate
around the bake element &ently wipe around the
element with warm water-.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOL17ER
PROB[,Ehf
“F-AND A NUMBER..
FLASH ON DISPLAY
OVEN WILL
NOT WORK
OVEN LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY
pos~l~L~ ~Ausk:
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FOOD DOES NOT
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SURFACE UN ITS
NOT FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY
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CLOCK AND
MINUTE/SECOND
TIMER DO NOT WORK
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the time display flashes “F-and a number”. you have a function error code.
Press the CLEAWOFF pad. Allow oven to coo] for one hour. If the failure code
repeats, disconnect all power 10 the range. Call for service.
If
The circuit bretiker i n your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
Oven controls not properly set.
Light bulb is loose or defecti \e. Tighten or replace.
Switch operating oven light is broken. Cal I for service.
Oven controls not properly set. See the Broiling section of this guide.
Door not left i n broi I stop position.
Improper shelf position being used. Sec the Broiling Guide.
Food is being cooked on hot pan.
Cookware is not suited for broiling.
Low voltage. See the Broi I ing section.
Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan rack has not been fitted properly
and slit as recommended.
Oven controls not properly set.
She] f position is incorrect.
Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
Oven shelf is not level.
The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven
Thermostat-Dc~ 1( ~[~ur$e~fsection.
Surface units are not plugged in solidly.
Drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop.
Surface unit controls are not properly set.
Make sure the electrical plu& is plu&ged into a live, properly grounded
power outlet.
Check for power outage.
Review the Oven Control, Clock and Timer section of this guide.
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PROBLEM
“BURNING” OR “OILY”
ODOR EMITTING
FROM OVEN WHEN
TURNED ON
POSSIBLE CAUSE
This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process,
set a self-clean cycle lasting for a minimum of 3 hours.
See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
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STRONG ODOR
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OVEN TEMPERATURE
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD
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CONTROL BEEPS AFTER
ENTERING OVEN TIME
OR STOP TIME
OVEN NOT CLEAN
AFTER CLEAN CYCLE
An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used. This is temporary.
Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adju:jt the Oven Thermostat—
Do It Y(~ursevseCtion.
. This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature.
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Oven controls not set properly.
Heavily soiled ovens require 3 Y? to 4-hour clean time.
Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle.
If you need more help...call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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800-GEXARES(80W32-2737)
For Customers With Special Needs...
800.626.2000
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80&626-2224
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User maintenance instructions contained in &is guide
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
Other servicing generdy shodd be referred to qu~fied
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
YOUR GE ELECTRIC RANGE
WARRANTY
II
WHAT IS COUERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTy
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
any part of the range that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
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This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any succeeding
owner for products purchased for
ordinary home use in the 48 mainland
states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.
In Alaska the warranty is the same
except that it is LIMITED because you
must pay to ship the product to the
service shop or for the service
technician’s travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or by
our authorized Customer Care@
servicers during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service,
during the warranty period or beyond,
call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED
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Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care materials.
If you then have any queslions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Cente@
800.626.2000
consumer informaficn service
. Improper installal, :>n.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities as
described in the Installation
Instructions provided with the product
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Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT Responsible
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
so [he above IimitatlOn or exclos!on
Some slates do not allow the excluslon or Ilmitaliofl of incidental or consequeflllai damages,
and you may also have other rights which va~ from slale to slale.
Imay not apply 10 you This warranty gives you Specihc legal nghls,
To know what your legal nghls are in your slate. consult your local or stale consumer attalrs ofllce or your slate’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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