GE CCHS985, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ooktop 10 Oven Controls 12 Options 13 Settings 13 Sabbath Mode 15 Oven Racks 16 Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners 17 Cookware 17 Cooking Modes 17 Oven Probe 19 Cooking Guide 20 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Range Exterior 21 Cleaning the Range Interior 22 Cleaning the Glass Cooktop 23 Oven Probe 24 Oven Light 25 Oven Door 26 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 27 WARRANTY 30 ACCESSORIES 31 PRODUCT REGISTRATION 33 C...

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Page 3: ...ving the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker 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 climb sit or stand on any part of the appliance CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be se...

Page 4: ...f or by using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher If there is a fire in the oven during self clean turn the oven off and wait for the fire to go out Do not force the door open Introduction of fresh air at self clean temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the oven Failure to follow this instruction may result in severe burns IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INST...

Page 5: ...is inadvertently turned on they may ignite Heat from the cooktop or oven vent after it is turned off may cause them to ignite also Do not place metallic objects such as knives forks spoons and lids on the cooktop surface since they can get hot WARNING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Stand away from the range when opening the oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or ey...

Page 6: ...ion Do not touch oven surfaces during self clean operation Keep children away from the oven during self cleaning Failure to follow these instructions may cause burns Before operating the self clean cycle remove pans shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the oven Only gray porcelain coated oven racks may be left in the oven Do not use self clean to clean other parts such as drip pans or bo...

Page 7: ...able to consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer about your particular situation Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically...

Page 8: ...tly with hands Always use mitts or pot holders to protect hands from burns DO NOT SLIDE cookware across the cooktop surface Doing so may permanently damage the appearance of the ceramic cooktop The pan material is correct if a magnet sticks to the bottom Operating the Cooktop Elements WARNING FIRE HAZARD Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high settings Keep flammable it...

Page 9: ...the back center of the glass surface will keep hot cooked food at serving temperature Always start with hot food Do not use to heat cold food Placing uncooked or cold food on the WARMING ZONE could result in foodborne illness To turn the WARMING ZONE on turn knob clockwise to the setting you want For best results all foods on the WARMING ZONE should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil When warm...

Page 10: ...mance match the pan size to the element size Using a smaller pot on a larger burner will generate less power at any given setting Cookware Noise Slight sounds may be produced by different types of cookware Heavier pans such as enameled cast iron produce less noise than a lighter weight multi ply stainless steel pan The size of the pan and the amount of contents can also contribute to the sound lev...

Page 11: ...nded minimum size for the cooking element used INCORRECT CORRECT Pan bottom rests on cooktop trim or does not rest completely on the cooktop surface Heavy handle tilts pan Pan is partially magnetic on the bottom Pan is completely magnetic on the bottom Pan bottom rests completely on the cooktop surface Pan is properly balanced Cookware recommendations Cookware must fully contact the surface of the...

Page 12: ...orks as a countdown timer Press the Timer pad and number pads to program the time in hours and minutes Press the Start pad The timer countdown is complete To turn the timer off press the Timer pad 8 Remote Enable Allows you to control your oven remotely The oven must be connected to WiFi before Remote Enable can be activated For instructions on how to connect your oven see the WiFi Connect Remote ...

Page 13: ...ion Bake and Convection Roast Settings The Options and Settings pads open up more detailed menus in the display that allow access to additional functions For each you select the function in the display using the associated number pad You can exit at any time by pressing the Options or Settings pad again WiFi Connect and Remote Enable Your oven is designed to provide you with two way communication ...

Page 14: ...onding instructions included with the mating Chef Connect enabled product The range will cancel pairing mode after two minutes if no mating device is detected Select Remove to confirm product is paired or to un pair from range The Precision Cooking Probe can also be paired using the Bluetooth feature Auto Conv Auto Conversion When using Convection Bake and Convection Roast cooking Auto Recipe Conv...

Page 15: ...ferent preset cooking temperature and press Start Enter 2 Since no feedback is given during temperature change an oven thermometer can be used to confirm temperature changes Starting a Timed Bake 1 Press the Bake pad 2 If the desired temperature is 350 F 176 7 C use the 6 through 0 number pads to select a cooking time If a cooking temperature other than 350 F 176 7 C is desired use the 1 through 5...

Page 16: ...rack supports NOTE Remove unused racks when using the oven for faster preheat improved efficiency and optimal cooking performance Extension Racks on some models Extension racks have a frame that locks into the rack supports on both sides Once the frame is locked into place always use the upper front rail to pull the rack out to its full extension position when placing or removing cookware If exten...

Page 17: ...on for rack position and other recommendations for specific modes and foods Bake The bake mode is for baking and roasting When preparing baked goods such as cakes cookies and pastries always preheat the oven first To use this mode press the Bake pad enter a temperature with the number pads and then press Start Enter Warm Warm mode is designed to keep hot foods hot Cover foods that need to remain m...

Page 18: ...lighter top browning and better volume Some foods may require slightly longer cook times relative to when cooked in the traditional bake mode Press Options and select Baked Goods than follow any display prompts to access this mode Convection Bake Multi Rack The Convection Bake mode is intended for baking on multiple racks at the same time This mode uses air movement from the convection fan to enha...

Page 19: ...t the desired cook mode Bake Convection Bake or Convection Roast pad and enter the desired cooking temperature with the number pads 2 Insert the probe into the food see Proper Probe Placement 3 Once the oven is preheated place the food in the oven and connect the probe to the probe outlet making sure it is fully inserted Use caution the oven walls and probe outlet are hot 4 When the probe is conne...

Page 20: ...own first Watch food closely when broiling For best performance when broiling center food below the broil heater or burner Boneless chicken breasts Broil Low Bake Upper Lower 1 2 Move food down for more doneness less searing and up for greater searing browning when broiling For best performance when broiling center food below the broil element or burner Whole turkey Bake Convection Roast Lower 1 U...

Page 21: ...not use oven cleaners abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleansers steel wool plastic scouring pads or cleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven Clean with a mild soap and water or vinegar and water solution Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth When cleaning surfaces make sure that they are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight If stain on the door vent trim is pe...

Page 22: ...he rack may become difficult to slide See the Oven Racks section for instructions on how to improve 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 To use the Self Clean feature 1 Start with the oven at room temperature 2 Wipe excess grease and soils from the oven and interior do...

Page 23: ...ool 2 Spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire burned residue area 3 Using the included CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops rub the residue area applying pressure as needed 4 If any residue remains repeat the steps listed above as needed 5 For additional protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cook...

Page 24: ...es Be sure to use a new sharp razor scraper Do not use a dull or nicked blade 1 Turn off all surface units Remove hot pans 2 Wearing an oven mitt a Use a single edge razor blade scraper to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop b Remove the spill with paper towels 3 Any remaining spillover should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled 4 Don t use the surface units again until al...

Page 25: ...it breaker panel Let the bulb cool completely before removing it For your safety do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth If you do the bulb may break To remove Turn the glass cover counterclockwise 1 4 turn until the tabs of the glass cover clear the grooves of the socket and pull the cover off Remove the bulb To replace Put in a new 40 watt appliance bulb Place the tabs of the glass cover into ...

Page 26: ...vity and down to the locked position 5 Close the oven door Removal position Pull hinge locks up to unlock Push hinge locks down to lock Rest notch on bottom edge of hinge slot Notch Bottom edge of slot Hinge arm Lift Off Upper Oven Door The door is very heavy Be careful when removing and lifting the door Do not lift door by the handle To Remove the Door 1 Fully open the door 2 Lift up on the hinge...

Page 27: ...his is normal The surface may appear discolored when it is hot This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools Plastic melted to the surface Hot cooktop came into contact with plastic placed on the hot cooktop See the Glass surface potential for permanent damage section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section Pitting or indentation of the cooktop Hot sugar mixture spilled on the cooktop ...

Page 28: ...e probe is plugged into the outlet in the oven Remove the probe from the oven Oven will not steam clean Display flashes HOT Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset the controls Oven controls improperly set See the Using Steam Clean section Oven door is not closed Make sure you close the door to start steam clean cycle Excessive smoking during clean cycle Excessive soil or grease Press...

Page 29: ...ger to preheat Remove items to reduce preheat time Number of racks in oven Adding more racks to the oven will cause the oven to take longer to preheat Remove some racks Different cooking modes The different cooking modes use different preheat methods to heat the oven for the specific cooking mode Some modes will take longer than others i e convection bake Display flashes Power failure Reset the cl...

Page 30: ...to repair or replace light bulbs except for LED lamps EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and...

Page 31: ...12 x 1 x 16 32 4 cm x 3 2 cm x 41 9 cm XL Broiler Pan 17 x 1 x 19 1 4 43 2 cm x 3 2 cm x 48 9 cm Parts Oven racks Oven elements Light bulbs Cleaning Supplies CitruShine Stainless Steel Wipes CERAMA BRYTE Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pads for Ceramic Cooktops CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper Kit Kit includes cream and cooktop scrap...

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Page 36: ...r warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime GE Appliances Services will still be there after your warranty expires In Canada GEAppliances ca en support purchase extended warranty or call 1 800 561 3344 during normal business hours Remote Connectivity For assistance with wireless network connectivity for models with remote enable visit our website at GEAppliances com ge connec...