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General Electric Company

Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150
Louisville, KY 40232-2150

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Summary of Contents for Appliances CS980

Page 1: ...Elements 34 Oven Light Replacement 37 Oven Racks 37 Self Cleaning 31 32 Stainless Steel Surfaces 33 Installation Instructions 40 47 Anti Tip Device 46 Dimensions and Clearances 41 Electrical Connecti...

Page 2: ...ren 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...

Page 3: ...h floor temperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this kind of use Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand such type of use Never install it...

Page 4: ...u do flame foods under the hood turn the fan on Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on...

Page 5: ...ch fire on the glass cooktop even when it is not being used Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on the glass cooktop surface when it is in use They may become hot and could cause...

Page 6: ...surfaces may be hot enough to burn REMEMBER The inside surface of the lower oven drawer may be hot when the drawer is opened Use care when opening the lower oven drawer Open the drawer a crack and let...

Page 7: ...racks must be handled when hot do not let pot holder contact the heating elements Pulling out the rack to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns f...

Page 8: ...reheated surface Preheat griddle according to the guide below then switch to the desired cook setting To turn on the surface units for the entire griddle turn the knob clockwise To turn on the surface...

Page 9: ...aste and coat with olive oil or similar 3 Preheat the oven to BAKE at 425 with the oven rack in center position C 4 Place your Lodge cast iron griddle on the designated area of the cooktop and then pr...

Page 10: ...d Placing uncooked or cold food on the COOK WARM ZONE could result in food borne illness Push and turn the control knob to any desired setting For best results all foods on the COOK WARM ZONEshould be...

Page 11: ...required to bring the water to a boil Use only flat bottomed woks Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store Do not use woks that hav...

Page 12: ...urface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass surface even when the cooktop is cool Even after the surface units are turned...

Page 13: ...overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron recommended As long as the cookware is covered...

Page 14: ...nd all programmed functions must be reset The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage OVEN LIGHT Pad Touch to turn the oven light on or off DELAY START Pad Use along w...

Page 15: ...ner be uninterrupted Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operation they may become hot Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close t...

Page 16: ...r it To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature Preheating is necessary when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes Bakin...

Page 17: ...C 15 11 Beef Steaks Rare 3 4 to 1 thick E 6 4 Steaks less than 3 4 thick Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs D 8 6 are difficult to cook rare Well Done D 10 8 Slash fat Rare 11 2 thick C 10 8 Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs C...

Page 18: ...minutes Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad Touch the number pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display The maximum number of minutes that can be entered is 60 To set additional time y...

Page 19: ...upper 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 pad...

Page 20: ...sseroles Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey Using the probe How to Set the Upper Oven For Roasting When Using the Probe Ins...

Page 21: ...and grid for best convection roasting results The pan is used to catch grease spills and the grid is used to prevent grease spatters Place the rack in rack position A In a convection oven a fan circu...

Page 22: ...N ROAST pad and then the number pads to set the new temperature When the oven starts to heat the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the temperature you set...

Page 23: ...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 T...

Page 24: ...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 21 2 to 31 2 lbs 24 26 350 F 180 185 F Cornish Hens Un...

Page 25: ...tinue cooking after the controls are off How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the upper oven control to delay start the oven cook for a specific length of time and then turn off a...

Page 26: ...hut 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 thi...

Page 27: ...n only be used when timed cooking To activate this feature follow the steps below Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Touch the COOKING TIME p...

Page 28: ...ute until only is in the display Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap the DELAY START pad until 12 shdn or no shdn appears in the display 1...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...n Temperature Time WARM 10 minutes 350 F 20 minutes 425 F 30 minutes Back of Lower Oven Knob Appearance may vary You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced Use your new...

Page 31: ...e has ended The oven may still be hot Using the self cleaning upper oven ge com Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Upper Oven for Cleaning Touch the RANGE LOCKOUT pad and then the ST...

Page 32: ...y Touch the RANGE LOCKOUT pad and then the START pad to turn it off See the Range Lockout section NOTE The surface units must be turned off prior to the self clean start time Touch the SELF CLEAN pad...

Page 33: ...ng as simple as leaving fingerprint smudges on the stainless steel surface overnight For stainless steel appliances where blemishes are prone to show on the surface we recommend APPLYINGACOATOFCERAMA...

Page 34: ...to clean this by hand Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap filled plastic scouring pad Do not allow food s...

Page 35: ...ure the drawer heating element is cool Removable Lower Oven Drawer Pan NOTE Allow lower oven drawer to cool before removing pan NOTE Wipe spills promptly after each use Never place use or self clean t...

Page 36: ...el 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 Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and pull them stra...

Page 37: ...ppliance bulb To replace cover Place it into the groove of the light receptacle Pull the wire forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into place When in place the wire holds the cover firmly...

Page 38: ...ner and a paper towel The CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center See instructions under To Order Parts section on next page NOTE Do no...

Page 39: ...Plastic Our testing shows that if you are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jelly or fudge and have a spillover it can cause permanent damage to the glass surface unless the spillover is immediatel...

Page 40: ...cabinet storage space is to be provided above the cooktop the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that sticks out at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets Cabinets installed above a cook...

Page 41: ...nstallation instructions packed with that appliance If cabinet storage is installed reduce the risk by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a min of 5 beyond the bottom of the cabinets M...

Page 42: ...branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or fuse having amperage as specified on the rating plate The rating plate is located behind the oven drawer on the oven frame We recommend you have the el...

Page 43: ...d strain relief they can be removed for better fit NOTE Do not install the power cord without a strain relief The strain relief bracket should be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring co...

Page 44: ...ral is connected to the center lower position of the terminal block Tighten screws securely into the terminal block Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the installation E D C B A 5 3 WIRE POWER CORD INSTA...

Page 45: ...local codes Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the installation B A 6 4 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Loosen the three lower terminal screws from the terminal block Remove the ground screw and ground plate a...

Page 46: ...Wall plate REPLACE THE WIRE COVER Replace the wire cover on the range back by sliding its right edge under the retaining tab and replacing the two screws removed earlier Make sure that no wires are p...

Page 47: ...t the rear leveling leg is fully inserted into the Anti Tip bracket and that the bracket is securely installed 11 OPERATION CHECKLIST Turn on one of the surface units to observe that the element glows...

Page 48: ...cleaned See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section on the cooktop before next use Hot surface on a model This is normal The surface may appear discolored with a light colored glass when it is hot Thi...

Page 49: ...mpletely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live do not work inserted in the electrical outlet properly grounded outlet A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breake...

Page 50: ...use in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped The clock is in the See the Special features of your oven control section black out mode Disp...

Page 51: ...n smoothly or drags See the Care and cleaning of the range section Drawer is overloaded or load Reduce weight Redistribute drawer contents is unbalanced Lower oven drawer A fuse in your home may be Re...

Page 52: ...ing you had extra heavy duty oven racks NOW AVAILABLE for your range GE s innovative self cleanable porcelain coated oven racks Heavy Duty Durable Able to be cleaned in a self cleaning oven Visit ge c...

Page 53: ...53 Notes ge com Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support...

Page 54: ...Notes 54 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support...

Page 55: ...ns With Service Protection Plus you can expect An extended service plan that limits unexpected repair bills Service coverage for most major brands Unlimited service calls for the length of your contra...

Page 56: ...e of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need sh...

Page 57: ...57 Notes ge com Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support...

Page 58: ...ific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney Gene...

Page 59: ...ible to provide required service What Mabe Will Not Cover For The Period Of Mabe Will Replace One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From th...

Page 60: ...me or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 1 888 261 2133 Parts and Accessories In the U S ge com Ind...

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