GE Gas Ranges, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Stainless Steel Professional 36 and 48 Gas Ranges ...

Page 2: ...nsumer Services Important Phone Numbers 33 Model and Serial Number 3 36 Problem Solver 31 32 Product Registration 3 35 36 Safety Instructions 2 4 8 Warranty 34 Oven Aluminum Foil 6 19 22 Baking Roasting 17 19 Broiling Broiling Guide 22 23 Controls 9 17 18 21 22 25 Convection Cooking 20 21 Features 9 Proofing 18 Self Cleaning Instructions 24 25 Surface Cooking Burners 10 11 Controls 9 10 13 16 Cook...

Page 3: ...s in any correspondence or service calls concerning your range If you received a damaged range Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time money Before you request service check the Problem Solver in the back of this manual It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page i...

Page 4: ...es 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 use Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations and areas with poor air circulation Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician ...

Page 5: ...evere 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 surface burners burner grates or oven heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth When surface cooking do not touch the surface burners burner grates grille or griddle on some models or the surrounding areas When using the oven do not touch the ove...

Page 6: ... cooktop Using a foil liner could result in a fire hazard or the obstruction of the flow of combustion and ventilation air Foil is an excellent heat insulator and heat will be trapped underneath it This trapped heat can upset the cooking performance and can damage the finish of the oven or the cooktop SURFACE COOKING Do not heat unopened food containers a build up of pressure may cause the contain...

Page 7: ...op they may melt if left too close to the vent To avoid the possibility of a burn always be certain that the controls for all burners are at the OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Grease is flammable Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it Avoid letting grease deposits collect in the container under the...

Page 8: ...ds 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 on fire Do not use oven for a storage area Items stored in an oven can ignite Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not i...

Page 9: ...dle Flue Cover Vent 15 13 Griddle 15 16 29 14 Grille Control Knob 13 26 15 27 large Oven Controls 17 21 22 25 26 16 Griddle Control Knob 16 26 17 Oven Light Switch 18 27 large Oven Control Knob 17 21 22 25 26 19 Drip Trays 13 29 20 Broil Element 26 21 Convection Fan 20 22 Bake Element 26 23 Oven Shelf Slide Assemblies 24 24 Oven Door Gasket 8 25 Oven Door 22 OVEN ON HEATING OFF BAKE CONV BAKE BROI...

Page 10: ...m the main burner Burners Your new professional gas range is equipped with burners typical of those used in restaurants These burners are designed in two pieces for easy cleaning and control The center smaller cap covers and protects the simmer burner from boilovers that could put the flame out This cap also spreads the simmer burner heat out to avoid too much heat being concentrated on the center...

Page 11: ...will not relight automatically as the outer burner would Electronic ignitors NOTE Keep the ignitor ignitor cap and burner ports clean If a burner does not ignite listen for the clicking sound If the ignitor is not clicking turn off the burner Check the circuit breaker for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker If the ignitor still fails to operate check the Problem Solver in the back of this ma...

Page 12: ... mainly depends on the size of the bottom of the cooking utensil the material of the cooking utensil the amount and type of food and the amount of liquid in the utensil For safe handling of cookware never let the flame extend up the sides of the cookware Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted heat and only serves to heat the handle Watch the flame not the knob as you reduce hea...

Page 13: ... if they are used at medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Wok A large professional sized wok and wok ring specially designed for use on this range is available from your dealer Ask for model ZXWK22Y Using the grille on some models Before starting to cook on the grille be sure the drip tray and liners are in place and that you have the grille racks turned to the side you want for cooking Preh...

Page 14: ... and should be used for foods where you want the fat to run off such as steak or hamburger patties The ridges are sloped so the fat runs toward the front of the grille and can easily run down to the cooler area of the drip tray and away from the intense heat of the burner Excessive grille flare ups and flaming Occasionally grease drippings ignite These drippings will create minor puffs of flame fo...

Page 15: ...ished to provide a smooth cooking surface It is normal for it to darken with use as oils cook onto the surface to provide a stick resistant base or seasoning Since the griddle is made from stainless steel the surface will not rust The griddle is thermostatically controlled and cycles on and off to maintain the set temperature The HEATING light indicates that the burner is on The griddle assembly i...

Page 16: ...he control knob to a medium setting 350 F Turn the heat off when the oil begins to smoke Allow the griddle to cool 5 Repeat step 3 Be sure to cover the entire surface with the oil 6 Repeat step 4 Allow the griddle to cool Wipe the entire surface of the griddle using a heavy cloth Apply a very thin layer of vegetable oil The griddle is now ready to use Using the griddle Before starting to cook on t...

Page 17: ...e side of the control panel above the oven you wish to use 2 Using the thermostat dial set the desired temperature The OVEN ON light turns on and remains on until the OFF selector button has been pushed or the thermostat dial has been turned to the OFF position The HEATING light turns on Once the HEATING light initially cycles off the oven is preheated 3 Check the food for doneness at the minimum ...

Page 18: ...et a minute timer for the minimum proof time When proofing is finished push the OFF selector button To avoid lowering the oven temperature and lengthening proofing time do not open the oven door unnecessarily Proofing time may be decreased when you use the large oven at the same time you are proofing Check bread products early to avoid over proofing For optimum results if you are using the large o...

Page 19: ... to the back of the oven Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven Allow 1 to 11 2 space between 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 one is not directly above the other Check the food on the bottom shelf sooner than the minimum time The food on the lower shelf may cook slightly faster than the food on t...

Page 20: ...ies cream puffs sweet rolls angel food cake and bread Ideal for baked foods cooked on two or three shelves Because heated air is circulated evenly throughout the oven foods can be baked with excellent results on two or three shelves at a time Multi shelf baking may increase cook times slightly for some foods but the overall result is time saved Multi shelf baking provides very good results with co...

Page 21: ... oven check to see if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven If you are baking with several pans leave space between them Also be sure the pans do not touch each other or the walls of the oven Use the pan size recommended in the recipe When baking cookies you will get the best results if you use a flat cookie sheet instead of a pan with low sides For recipes like oven baked chic...

Page 22: ...activated when the BROIL selector button is pushed This cooling fan cools the oven controls when open door broiling Use caution when reaching into the oven during open door broiling as drip tray handles may be hot 6 Turn the control knob below the selector button to BROIL 12 oven control 48 ranges only 27 oven control Leave the door open to the broil stop position Aluminum foil You can use aluminu...

Page 23: ...ith melted butter Broil skin side down first Bakery Products Bread Toast 2 to 4 slices C 11 2 2 1 2 Space evenly Place Toaster Pastries 1 pkg 2 C 11 2 2 1 2 English muffins cut English Muffins 2 split C 4 6 side up and brush with butter if desired Lobster Tails 2 4 B 14 18 Do not Cut through back of 6 to 8 oz each turn over shell Spread open Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half ...

Page 24: ...t start until the shelf slide assemblies have been removed The roller assisted shelf supports are designed to withstand standard baking temperatures They will not withstand the extreme temperatures of self cleaning To remove the slide assemblies 1 Loosen the retaining screws on both sides of the oven 2 Lift up slightly and pull the entire assembly out Set aside To replace the slide assemblies When...

Page 25: ...ished push the OFF selector button The blower and the OVEN ON light will turn off once the cycle has finished The door latch will open automatically after the oven temperature falls below 550 F 27 oven control After a clean cycle If white spots remain remove them with warm sudsy water and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be rem...

Page 26: ...s and ash can be emptied off the radiant tray when cool by shaking over a waste receptacle Chipping or cracking of the briquettes may occur as they may get brittle with age depending on the frequency of use This is normal and does not affect the performance Do not replace the radiant tray briquettes with alternates Stainless steel Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface To clean th...

Page 27: ...b Install and tighten the cover Reconnect electrical power to the range Broiler pan and grid After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad If food has burned on sprinkle the grid with detergent while ho...

Page 28: ...ile cleaning the burner tray A slight electrical shock might result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware The burner grates and burner caps can be lifted off making them easy to clean Removing them gives you access to the burner bases To avoid snagging cloth on spark ignitors leave burner caps in place when cleaning the burner tray The burners have been designed in two pieces for ease o...

Page 29: ...as soon as they are cool Clean with hot soapy water To clean the drain tube use a soapy bottle brush A mild abrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami or Soft Scrub can be used For stubborn stains use a soap filled steel wool pad or a harsh abrasive cleaner such as Comet or Ajax rubbing lightly Rinse all parts thoroughly Drain tubes Drip tray and liner Griddle on some models Thoroughly clean the griddle of ...

Page 30: ... The sensor is located at the top of the oven Carefully wipe the sensor clean after each oven cleaning being careful not to move the sensor as a change in its position could affect how the oven bakes Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven door handles or any exterior surface of the oven cabinets or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage these surfaces Grille on some models Clean the grille imm...

Page 31: ... service SURFACE BURNERS OVEN LIGHT The light bulb is loose or defective Tighten or replace the bulb DOES NOT WORK The switch operating light is broken Call for service FOOD DOES NOT The oven controls are improperly set See the How to set your oven BAKE OR ROAST for baking or roasting section PROPERLY Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used See the How to set your oven for bakin...

Page 32: ...nly the surface THE 12 OVEN burners may be used The 12 small oven the griddle and or GRIDDLE AND OR the grille cannot be used GRILLE WHEN SELF CLEANING CRACKING OR This is normal This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling POPPING SOUND during both the cooking and cleaning functions DURING CLEANING EXCESSIVE SMOKING Excessive soil Press the OFF selector button Open the windows to OCCURS DUR...

Page 33: ...24 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or ...

Page 34: ...period or beyond in the U S A call 800 444 1845 In Canada 888 880 3030 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local...

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Page 36: ...n Canada 1 888 880 3030 3 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It will help you operate your new appliance properly Important To ensure that your product is registered mail the separate product registration card If the separate product registration card is missing fold and mail the form below No envelope is needed Consumer Product Ownership Registration Product Model Serial Range Important Mail Toda...