GE 164D3333P200-3, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ting Instructions Using the Surface Units 7 9 Using the Oven 10 24 Using the Clock and Timer 16 Timed Baking Roasting 17 Oven Thermostat 24 Self Cleaning 25 26 Care and Cleaning Control Knobs 27 Lift Off Oven Door 28 Oven Shelves 28 Broiler Pan Grid 29 Oven Light 29 Glass Cooktop 30 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 31 34 Customer Service Product Registration 37 38 Warranty 39 Servi...

Page 2: ...rs to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manual Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours ...

Page 3: ...arm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances The fiberglass insulation in self clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury If your model has a surface light you must recycle the fluor...

Page 4: ...ooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range Do not touch the surface units the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the surface units areas nearby the surface units or any interior area of t...

Page 5: ...is added If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments rings or other jewelry and rivets on clo...

Page 6: ...ils or food in the oven when not in use Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms except as suggested in this manual Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Stand away from the range when opening the oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes WARNING OVEN Read and follow this Safety Information carefully SAVE...

Page 7: ...s hot to the touch stay on even after the unit is turned off glow until the unit is cooled to approximately 150 F The WM warm setting on the right REAR surface unit keeps already heated food warm until ready to serve Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking Using the Bridge Burner To use the bridge burner turn the control knob to the BRIDGE BURNER settings For full bridge b...

Page 8: ...cool Even after the surface units are turned off the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking To avoid over cooking remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely Water stains mineral deposits are removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar Use of window cleaner may leave an iri...

Page 9: ...etely with porcelain enamel this cookware is recommended Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop Glass ceramic usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Stoneware usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Home Canning Tips Be sure the can...

Page 10: ...ed oven operation and a power outage occurred the clock and all programmed functions must be reset The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage CLOCK Pad Touch this pad before setting the clock COOKING TIME Pad Touchthispadandthentouchthenumber pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out DELAY ST...

Page 11: ... START pad The display will show 12 shdn 12 hour shut off Touch the DELAY START pad again and the display will show no shdn no shut off Touch the START pad to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this special features mode Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Celsius sel...

Page 12: ...ce you want touch the START pad Touch the CLOCK pad again to black out the clock display The display will show OFF If this is the choice you want touch the START pad NOTE If the clock is in the black out mode you will not be able to use the Delay Start function Control Lockout on some models Your control will allow you to lock out the touch pads so they cannot be activated when touched or cleaning...

Page 13: ...ART pad to activate the cook and hold feature and leave the control set in this special features mode Using Convection Conversion By using the Convection Conversion feature you can automatically convert the oven temperature from regular baking to Convection Bake temperatures To convert the oven temperature for convection baking follow the steps below Touch and hold the CONVECTION BAKE pad for 4 to...

Page 14: ...tion A you will need to use caution when pulling the shelf out We recommend that you pull the shelf out several inches and then using two pot holders pull the shelf out by holding the sides of it The shelf is low and you could be burned if you place your hand in the middle of the shelf and pull all the way out Be very careful not to burn your hand on the door when using the shelf in the lowest pos...

Page 15: ...2 1 thick about 1 lb D 15 15 Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 thick about 10 E 7 4 Slash fat Well Done to 12 oz E 10 9 Medium 2 11 2 thick about 1 lb E 9 6 Well Done E 14 10 15 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service How to Set the Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler p...

Page 16: ...d begin again Touch the START pad 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 touched 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 The timer is a minute timer only The timer does not control oven operations T...

Page 17: ...t the end of timed baking the oven will turn off The end of cycle tone will sound Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven control to delay start the oven cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Touch the BAKE pad Using the number pads enter the desire...

Page 18: ...rge muscle Insert the probe into the center of dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey How to Set the Oven For Roasting When Using the Probe on some models Insert the probe into the food Plug the probe into the outlet in the oven Make sure it s pushed all the way in Close the oven door Ma...

Page 19: ...eating is not necessary with foods having a bake time of over 15 minutes Convection Roast Good for large tender cuts of meat uncovered Heat comes from the top heating element The convection fan circulates the heated air evenly over and around the food Meat and poultry are browned on all sides as if they were cooked on a rotisserie Using the roasting rack provided heated air will be circulated over...

Page 20: ...annot circulate well around food in a pan with high sides How to Set the Oven for Convection Baking or Roasting Touch the CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTION ROAST pad Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature Touch the START pad To change the oven temperature touch the CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTION ROAST pad and then the number pads to set the new temperature When the oven starts to hea...

Page 21: ...TART pad When the oven starts to heat the word LO will be in the display After the internal temperature of the food reaches 100 F the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display When the internal temperature of the food reaches the number you have set the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals To stop the signal touch the CLEAR OFF pad Use hot pads to remove the pr...

Page 22: ...ully cooked 14 18 325 F 140 F Lamb Bone in 3 to 5 lbs Medium 17 20 325 F 160 F Well 20 24 325 F 170 F Boneless 3 to 5 lbs Medium 17 20 325 F 160 F Well 20 24 325 F 170 F Seafood Fish whole 3 to 5 lbs 30 40 total 400 F Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 20 25 total 350 F Poultry Whole Chicken 2 1 2 to 3 1 2 lbs 24 26 350 F 180 185 F Cornish Hens Unstuffed 1 to 11 2 lbs 50 55 total 350 F 180 185 F Cornish...

Page 23: ...the oven will turn off The end of cycle tone will sound Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember foods that are left in the oven continue cooking after the controls are off How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven control to delay start the oven cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make ...

Page 24: ...35 F or down as much as 35 F Touch the number pads the same way you read them For example to change the oven temperature 15 F touch 1 and 5 When you have made the adjustment touch the START pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE The thermostat adjustment for Baking will also affect Convection Baking or Convection Roasting The type of margarine will affec...

Page 25: ... Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven bottom Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Touch the SELF CLEAN pad Using the num...

Page 26: ...re drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that ...

Page 27: ...lure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury Control Panel Deactivate the touch pads before cleaning See the Cooking Self Clean lockout information in the Special features of your oven control section in this manual Clean up splatters with a damp cloth You may also use a glass cleaner Remove heavier soil with warm soapy water Do not use abrasives of any kind R...

Page 28: ...on the outside of the door Do not let water drip into the vent openings If any stain on the door vent trim is persistent use a soft abrasive cleaner and a sponge scrubber for best results Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cle...

Page 29: ... with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods Both the broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the broil element Any soil will burn off ...

Page 30: ...raping the soiled area with cooktop cream Be sure to use a new sharp razor scraper Do not use a dull or nicked blade If any soil remains repeat the steps listed above To order more cream and or scrapers for cleaning your glass cooktop please call our toll free number National Parts Center 800 626 2002 Cleaner WX10X300 Scraper WX5X1614 Cream scraper kit WB64X5027 Special Care for Sugary Spills Be s...

Page 31: ...he cookware and the surface visible in time as a result of cleaning of the cooktop Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface Areas of discoloration Improper cookware Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as on the cooktop being used mineral deposits from water or food can be removed with the cleaning cream Hot surface on a model This is normal The surface may appear discolored with a...

Page 32: ...obe is plugged into the Unplug and remove the probe from the oven outlet in the oven on some models Aluminum foil used on the See the Using the oven section the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended In some areas the power Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes voltage may be low Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling Guide Oven temp...

Page 33: ...e smoking Excessive soil Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to during a clean cycle rid the room of smoke Wait until the LOCKED DOOR light goes off Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Oven door will not Oven too hot Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature open after a clean cycle Oven not clean after a Oven controls not properly set See the Using the self cleaning oven...

Page 34: ...er plugging in the probe Power outage Power outage or surge Reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset clock flashes it by touching the CLEAR OFF pad setting the clock and resetting any cooking function Steam from the vent When using the convection This is normal feature it is normal to see steam coming out of the oven vent As the number of shelves or amount of food being cooked increas...

Page 35: ...35 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes ...

Page 36: ...36 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes ...

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Page 39: ...roduct Improper installation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners other than the recommended cleaning creams Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner s Manual...

Page 40: ...scount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred t...