GE CS980SNSS, Installation And Owner'S Instructions

Page 1: ...ht Replacement 37 Oven Racks 37 Self Cleaning 31 32 Stainless Steel Surfaces 33 Installation Instructions 40 47 Anti Tip Device 40 46 Dimensions and Clearances 41 Electrical Connections 42 45 Level th...

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

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: ...the glass cooktop surface when it is in use They may become hot and could cause burns Clean the cooktop with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit be careful t...

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: ...ol If 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 bu...

Page 8: ...units for the entire griddle turn the knob clockwise To turn on the surface unit for the back half of the griddle turn the knob counterclockwise CAUTION The entire griddle will still become hot IMPORT...

Page 9: ...e your Lodge cast iron griddle on the designated area of the cooktop and then preheat the griddle on the Hi setting for 5 minutes 5 Sear steak on each side for 3 minutes NOTE There will be smoke ensur...

Page 10: ...d 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 covered with a l...

Page 11: ...time 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 tha...

Page 12: ...n the glass surface even when the cooktop is cool Even after the surface units are turned off the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking To avoid overcooking remove pans from the surfac...

Page 13: ...lain Enamel Covered Cast Iron recommended As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel this cookware is recommended Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not com...

Page 14: ...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 wit...

Page 15: ...e 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 to the...

Page 16: ...ven heats up the temperature change of the air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door glass These droplets are harmless and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up Preheating...

Page 17: ...1 lb 4 patties C 13 8 Space evenly 1 2 to 3 4 thick 4 lbs 16 patties 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...

Page 18: ...utes 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 you...

Page 19: ...r 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 ent...

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: ...t grease spatters Place the rack in rack position A In a convection oven a fan circulates hot air over under and around the food This circulating hot air is evenly distributed throughout the oven cavi...

Page 22: ...rack convection baking This mode is used for cooking food items on only one rack in convection bake Touch the CONVECTION ROAST pad for convection roasting Touch the number pads to set the desired ove...

Page 23: ...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 sign...

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: ...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 automa...

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: ...feature is activated The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure Range Lockout Auto Recipe Conversion You can use your favorite recipes in the convection oven When using CONVECTION...

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: ...djustment 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 Roast...

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: ...ipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Upper Oven for Cleaning Turn off all surface burners NOTE The surface burners will not function during the self clean cycle Touch the SELF CLEAN pad...

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: ...omething 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 APPLYINGACOATOFC...

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: ...ake sure 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 cl...

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

Page 37: ...old appliance 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 f...

Page 38: ...l recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center See instructions under To Order Parts section on next page N NO OT TE E Do not use a dull or nicked blade Heavy Burned On Residue Use a CE...

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Page 40: ...ctions with the Consumer Note to Consumer Keep these instructions for future reference Skill level Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills Completion time 1 to 3 hours Proper i...

Page 41: ...the cooktop shall conform to the installation 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 b...

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: ...ected 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 D E C B A 5 3 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION WAR...

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

Page 46: ...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 pinched between the cover and the range back 8 LEVEL...

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: ...t colored glass when it is hot This is temporary and will disappear cooktop as the glass cools Plastic melted to Hot cooktop came into See the Glass surface potential for permanent damage the surface...

Page 49: ...let properly grounded outlet Upper oven will not The oven temperature is too Allow the range to cool to room temperature and self clean high to set a self clean operation reset the controls Oven contr...

Page 50: ...d the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used LOC appears in The Range Lockout feature Be sure the surface unit controls are turned OFF the display is activated Turn this...

Page 51: ...51 OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P O BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY Please place in envelope and mail to Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez...

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Page 53: ...cks Wishing 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 Vi...

Page 54: ...ult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the range...

Page 55: ...ktop if it should crack due to thermal shock discolor crack at the From the date of the rubber seal between the glass cooktop and the porcelain edge or if the pattern wears off original purchase A rep...

Page 56: ...anytime 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 GEApp...