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Consumer Support

GE Appliances Website

Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day 

of the year! You can also shop for more great GE Appliances products and take advantage of all our on-line support 

services designed for your convenience. In the US: 

GEAppliances.com

Register Your Appliance

Register your new appliance on-line at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for enhanced 

communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in 

the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material. In the US: 

GEAppliances.com/register

Schedule Service

Expert GE Appliances repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at 

your convenience any day of the year. In the US: 

GEAppliances.com/service

 

or call 800.432.2737 during normal business hours.

Extended Warranties

Purchase a GE Appliances extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your 

warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime.  GE Appliances Services will still be there after your 

warranty expires. In the US: 

GEAppliances.com/extended-warranty 

 

or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.

Remote Connectivity

For assistance with wireless network connectivity (for models with remote enable),

 

visit our website at 

GEAppliances.com/connect

 or call 800.220.6899 in the US.

Parts and Accessories

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes 

(VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today 24 hours every day.

 

In the US: 

GEApplianceparts.com

 or by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing 

generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper 

servicing may cause unsafe operation.

Contact Us

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE Appliances, contact us on our Website with all the 

details including your phone number, or write to:

In the US: General Manager, Customer Relations | GE Appliances, Appliance Park | Louisville, KY 40225

 

GEAppliances.com/contact

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CONSUMER SUPPORT

Summary of Contents for Profile PGB965YPFS

Page 1: ...trol panel From the front of the range reach behind the middle of the rear control panel and rotate the rating label up RANGES Self Cleaning Gas SAFETY INFORMATION 3 USING THE RANGE In Case of a Power Failure 8 Surface Burners 8 Griddle 10 Oven Controls 11 WiFi Connect 12 Special Features 13 Sabbath Mode Standard 14 Oven Racks 15 Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners 15 Oven Cooking Modes 16 Oven Air Vent...

Page 2: ...es into every GE Appliances product and we think you will too Among other things registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them Register your GE appliance now online Helpful websites and phone numbers are available in the Consumer Support section of this Owner s Manual You may also mail in the pre printed registratio...

Page 3: ...ecured to the anti tip device properly WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do n...

Page 4: ...ials Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors cooktops or control panels Doing so may lead to glass breakage Do not cook on a product with broken glass Shock fire or cuts may occur Do not leave children 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 in ca...

Page 5: ... instruction may result in severe burns SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING NEVER Operate the Top Surface Cooking Section of this Appliance Unattended Failure to follow this warning statement could result in fire explosion or burn hazard that could cause propert...

Page 6: ...er resulting in a carbon monoxide hazard Do not attempt to lift the cooktop Doing so may damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting in a gas leak and risk of fire When disabling Lock Control make sure the surface controls are set to the OFF position This will prevent unintended gas flow from the burners Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or line any part of the cooktop Doing ...

Page 7: ...limits are designed to a provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If t...

Page 8: ...as is ignited turn the knob to adjust the flame size Using the Surface Burners NOTES Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may discolor or chip without cookware to absorb the heat Do not attempt to disassemble any burner while another burner is on Damage to the product may occur Be sure the burners and grates are cool before ...

Page 9: ...ly in an aluminum skillet Use saucepans with tight fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water Stainless Steel This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat or as the manufacturer recommends Cast Iron If heat...

Page 10: ...pancakes and other foods usually prepared in a skillet Before first use rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly Prepare the surface with cooking spray or vegetable oil Griddle Precautions Do not place the griddle in a microwave oven Do not clean your griddle in the dishwasher If something has spilled under the griddle it should be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent baked on food soil Do not...

Page 11: ...e than 1 hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth 9 Lock Controls Locks out the control so that pressing the pads does not activate the controls Press and hold the Lock Controls pad for three seconds to lock or unlock the control Cancel Off is always active ...

Page 12: ...our GE Appliances oven 3 Once the process is complete the connection light located on your GE Appliances oven display will stay on solid and the app will confirm you are connected 4 If the connection light does not turn on or is blinking follow the instructions on the app to reconnect If issues continue please call the Connected Call Center 1 800 220 6899 and ask for assistance regarding oven wire...

Page 13: ... to use Fahrenheit temperatures F but you can change it to use Celsius temperatures C Enter into the special features menu as outlined above Scroll through the options until deg Unit is displayed and press 0 Scroll through the options until the desired setting is displayed Press 0 to save the setting and then 6 to exit the menu Clock Display This feature On Off specifies if the time of day is disp...

Page 14: ...ad to select a different preset cooking temperature and press Start 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 use the 6 through 0 number pads or the Lock Control pad to select a cooking time If a cooking temperature other than 350 F is desired...

Page 15: ...s Tilt up the front of the rack and push the rack in until it stops Then lay the rack flat and push it in until it is all the way into the oven Racks may become difficult to slide especially after a self clean cycle To improve sliding conditions use a soft cloth or paper towel to rub vegetable oil on the left and right edges of the racks and or rack supports NOTE Remove unused racks when using the...

Page 16: ...ty of fats igniting Broiling on rack position 6 is not recommended Broiling can be used for foods that would typically be grilled Adjust the rack position in order to vary the intensity of the heat to the food Place foods closer to the broil element when a seared surface and rare interior are desired For best performance center the food below the broil heating element Press the Broil pad twice for...

Page 17: ... and dull pans absorb heat more readily than light shiny pans Pans that absorb heat more readily can result in a browner crisper and thicker crust If using dark and coated cookware check food earlier than minimum cook time If undesirable results are obtained with this type of cookware consider reducing oven temperature by 25 F next time Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked goods such as...

Page 18: ...gers Broil Hi Upper 2 Use a broil pan move food down for more doneness less searing Watch food closely when broiling Steaks Chops Broil Hi Upper 2 Use a broil pan move food down for more doneness less searing Watch food closely when broiling Roasts Convection Roast Bake Lower 1 or 2 Leave uncovered use a low sided pan such as a broil pan Poultry Whole chicken Convection Roast Bake Lower 1 or 2 Lea...

Page 19: ...ingle layer on the pan do not overload the pan Always check internal food temperature to confirm minimum safe temperatures have been reached Minimum safe food temperatures can be found on packages and at IsItDoneYet gov FOOD TYPE RECOMMENDED RACK POSITION S RECOMMENDED SET TEMPERATURES F RECOMMENDED COOK TIME MIN NOTES Fresh boneless fish or poultry pieces breaded such as nuggets tenders fillets 4...

Page 20: ...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 persistent use a mild abrasive cleaner and ...

Page 21: ...elf Clean Mode Self Clean uses very high temperatures to clean the oven interior For a moderately soiled oven run a 3 hour self clean cycle For a heavily soiled oven run a 5 hour self clean cycle Only self clean black racks and grates may remain in the oven during the self clean cycle All other items including nickel plated silver racks should be removed If nickel plated silver racks are left in t...

Page 22: ...n your dishwasher as dishwasher Doing so may cause them to discolor The ports in the burner heads must be kept clean at all times for an even unhampered flame Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes will not allow the burner to operate properly Replacing Surface Burners Before replacing the burner caps heads and oval head cap assembly shake out excess water and allow them to dry thoroughly Rep...

Page 23: ...ber bumpers and may affect the function of your surface burners Porcelain coated grates may gradually dull if continually exposed to self clean temperatures If your oven is equipped with self clean black racks it is recommended to follow the instructions for placing grates on racks If your oven is equipped with nickel plated silver racks it is recommended to follow the instructions for placing gra...

Page 24: ...ng stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish see the Accessories and Consumer Support sections at the end of this manual Oven Door Lift Off Lower 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 Pull the hinge locks up and away from the range frame to the unlocked position 3 Firmly grasp both ...

Page 25: ...he hinge 6 Pull on hinge arms slightly to relieve pressure on the locking tabs 7 Push the hinge locks down onto the hinge 8 Push the hinges in toward the unit so they are closed To Replace the Door 1 Pull the hinges down away from the oven frame to the fully open position 2 Lift up on the hinge locks toward the oven frame until they stop 3 The hinges will release to the 45 degree position The hing...

Page 26: ...ss cover into the grooves of the socket Turn the glass cover clockwise 1 4 turn NOTE A 40 watt appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40 watt household bulb Reconnect electrical power to the oven once the new bulb is installed For improved lighting inside the oven clean the glass cover frequently using a wet cloth This should be done when the oven is completely cool WARNING SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD...

Page 27: ...luminum foil on broil pan wrap tightly and add slits conforming to those in the pan to allow grease to drain Oven temperature too hot or too cold Oven temperature needs adjustment See the Oven Controls section Oven and or display appears not to work A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Oven controls improperly set See the Usi...

Page 28: ...the oven to cool below the locking temperature LOCK DOOR flashes in the display The self clean cycle has been selected but the door is not closed Close the oven door F and a number or letter flash in the display You have a function error code Press the Cancel Off pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function code repeats disconnect all power to the oven f...

Page 29: ...not Gas to the oven burners may have been shut off The oven gas shut off is located on the gas regulator near the gas line attachment to your range Locate it and flip the lever My oven door glass appears to be tinted or have a rainbow color The inner oven glass is coated with a heat barrier to reflect the heat back into the oven to prevent heat loss and keep the outer door cool while baking This i...

Page 30: ...mplied 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 limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Appliances Authorized Servicer is not...

Page 31: ...nformation The following products and more are available Accessories Accessories Nickel Flat Rack Reinforced Nickel Flat Rack Self Clean Flat Rack Nickel Extension Rack Self Clean Extension Rack Broiler Pan 12 x 1 x 16 Roasting Rack Accessory Cooktop Center Grate Nonstick Aluminum Griddle Reversible Cast Iron Griddle Cleaning Supplies CitruShine Stainless Steel Wipes Stainless Steel Polishing Clot...

Page 32: ...ranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime GE Appliances Services will still be there after your warranty expires In the US GEAppliances com extended warranty or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours Remote Connectivity For assistance with wireless network connectivity for models with remote enable visit our website at GEAppliances com connect or call 800 220 6899 in the...

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