GE Self-Cleaning Gas Duel Fuel Ranges, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...he Cooktop 24 Cleaning The Door and Drawer 27 Maintenance 28 Troubleshooting Tips 29 Ranges Self Cleaning Gas Duel Fuel Write the model and serial numbers here Model __________________ Serial ___________________ You can find them on a label on the side trim or on the front of the lower oven behind the oven door In Canada contact us at www GEAppliances ca For a Spanish version of this manual visit ...

Page 2: ... underneath the range to see that the rear leveling leg is engaged in the bracket On some models the storage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easy inspection If visual inspection is not possible slide the range forward confirm the anti tip bracket is securely attached to the floor or wall and slide the range back so the rear leveling leg is under the anti tip bracket If the range is pulled ...

Page 3: ...LP gas If required these adjustments must be made by a qualified technician in accordance with the installation instructions and local codes The agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut off valve and how to turn it off if necessary Plug your range into a 120 volt grounded outlet only Do not remove the round...

Page 4: ...d bottom of the oven door and at the bottom of the range under the warming drawer lower oven drawer or kick panel 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 grate or oven heating element Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders Do not touch the heating elements or the i...

Page 5: ...zen foods with excessive amounts of ice Use proper pan size and avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped Select cookware that is matched to the size of the burner Burner flames should be adjusted so that they do not extend beyond the bottom of the pan Excessive flame may be hazardous Always use the LITE position when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited When using g...

Page 6: ...use Items stored in an oven can ignite Do not leave items on the cooktop near the oven vent which is in the center of the backguard Items may overheat resulting in a risk of fire or burns When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Never broil with door open Open door broiling is not permitted due to overheating of control knobs The self cleaning feature op...

Page 7: ... illness Do not leave paper products plastics canned food or combustible materials in the drawer They may ignite Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface of the drawer These surfaces may be hot enough to cause burns Use care when opening the drawer Open the drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Hot air or steam that escapes can cause burns...

Page 8: ...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 any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA If the product is located i...

Page 9: ...CCESSORIES Try the GE Appliances Website www geappliances com service_and_support 24 hours a day any day of the year For greater convenience and faster service you can now download Owner s Manuals order parts or even schedule service on line Have a question or need assistance with your appliance Accessories Looking For Something More GE offers a variety of accessories to improve your cooking and m...

Page 10: ...ou will hear a clicking noise the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner When one burner is turned to LITE all burners will spark Sparking will continue as long as the knob remains at LITE Once gas is ignited turn the knob to adjust the flame size Use of the Surface Burners Your gas rangetop has sealed gas burners They offer convenience cleanability and flexibility for a wide range of coo...

Page 11: ...y slowly Heatproof Glass Ceramic Can be used for either surface or oven cooking It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly Check cookware manufacturer s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges Stove Top Grills Do not use an after market stove top grill on your gas surface burners A stove top grill will cause incomplete combustion resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowab...

Page 12: ... extra large cooking surface for meats 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 NOTE Do not place the griddle in a microwave oven NOTE Do not clean the griddle in the self cleaning oven Doing so will remove the seasoned finish For instructions on how to clean the griddle s...

Page 13: ...49 85212 1 13 Notes ...

Page 14: ...14 49 85212 1 on some models on some models 2 4 9 6 5 1 7 7 8 3 10 12 11 13 Oven Controls USING THE OVEN Oven Controls ...

Page 15: ...oven to turn on Press the desired cooking mode and temperature then press Start A cook time may also be programmed if desired This can only be used with Traditional Bake Convection Bake Multi Rack Convection Roast and Self Clean NOTE When using the delay time feature foods that VSRLO HDVLO VXFK DV PLON HJJV ILVK VWXIILQJV SRXOWU DQG SRUN VKRXOG QRW EH DOORZHG WR VLW IRU PRUH WKDQ 1 hour before or ...

Page 16: ...ss the Cook Time pad to view the current setting or to change the setting The control will sound the oven tone at the new volume level each time the sound level is changed Autorecipe Conversion This feature ON OFF automatically adjusts the programmed recipe temperature in Convection Multi Bake mode Note This option does not convert baking time only temperatures This option does not adjust temperat...

Page 17: ...edges 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 pull the rack out by its upper front rail to its full extension stop position when placing or removing cookware If extension racks are difficult to extend lubricate the racks with the graphite lubricant provided with your oven Remove the rack ...

Page 18: ...so browning the surface Use Broil Lo for thicker cuts of meat and or foods that you would like cooked all the way through To use this mode press the Broil pad twice and then press Start It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode Convection Bake Multi Rack The Convection Bake Multi Rack mode is intended for baking on multiple racks at the same time This mode may use heat from the upper and...

Page 19: ... it on the cooking pan follow these guidelines for proper probe placement Ŷ Insert the probe completely into the meat up to the handle such that the point of the probe will rest in the center of the thickest part of the meat Ŷ The probe should not touch bone fat or gristle Ŷ For whole poultry insert the probe into the thickest part of the breast Ŷ For boneless roasts insert the probe into the cent...

Page 20: ...ke 1 or 2 Leave uncovered use a low sided pan such as a broil pan Bone in chicken breasts legs thighs Broil Lo Bake 2 or 3 If breaded or coated in sauce avoid Broil Hi modes Broil skin side down first Watch food closely when broiling Boneless chicken breasts Broil Lo Bake 2 or 3 Move food down for more doneness less searing and up for greater searing browning when broiling Whole turkey Convection ...

Page 21: ... information for maximum heat tolerance for fine china CAUTION Dishes will be hot Use pot holders or mitts when removing hot dishes Warming Drawer Guide on some models Aluminum Foil Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms The foil will trap heat below and upset the performance of the oven Foil can melt and permanently damage the oven bottom Damage from improper use of aluminum foil is not co...

Page 22: ...ontaining acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately Let hot surfaces cool then clean and rinse Oven Interior The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using the Steam Clean or Self Clean modes Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool then...

Page 23: ...ks the meat probe and any cookware or other items should all be removed from the oven before initiating a self clean cycle The surface burners must be turned off prior to the self clean start time Cooktop burners will not start during self clean cycle Close the door Press the Clean pad once and a default self clean time is displayed Press the START pad or use the number pads to enter any clean tim...

Page 24: ...g burner caps from burner heads Round Burner The burner caps and burner heads can be lifted off the cooktop Oval Burner on some models Cap is permanently attached to the burner head Tri Ring Burner on some models The small tri ring burner cap can be lifted off for cleaning The outer cap is permanently attached to the burner head assembly Lift the burner head assembly off the cooktop as one piece R...

Page 25: ...r heads in your dishwasher as dishwasher detergents will discolor your burners 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 For proper ignition make sure the small hole in the notch that fits over the electrode is kept open A sewing needle or wire twist tie works ...

Page 26: ... the dishwasher Do not place your griddle in a microwave oven Grate Support Bumpers If any of the rubber grate support bumpers in the cooktop are missing or damaged replacement parts can be obtained by calling 1 800 GE CARES To insert the new bumpers simply place the cone shaped end of the bumper into the hole in the cooktop and push down while gently twisting the bumper Cleaning the Grates in the...

Page 27: ...lled plastic scouring pad Removable Drawer Warming Drawer Models only NOTE For models with an electric warming drawer before performing any adjustments cleaning or service disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Make sure the warming drawer heating element is cool Most cleaning can be done with the d...

Page 28: ...ighting inside the oven clean the glass cover frequently using a wet cloth This should be done when the oven is completely cool Bulb Socket Tab 31ø2 Max length Glass cover Lift Off 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 unloc...

Page 29: ...ended If using aluminum foil conform to pan slits In some areas the power voltage may be low Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes Oven temperature too hot or too cold Oven temperature needs adjustment See the Special Features section Oven does not work or 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 contr...

Page 30: ...ol for one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function code repeats Disconnect all power to the oven for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power If the function error code repeats call for service Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker The clock is turned off See the Special features section Ov...

Page 31: ...contact the person who installed your range or made the conversion Burners do not light Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded outlet Gas supply not connected or turned on See the Installation Instructions that came with your range A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace th...

Page 32: ...r reset the circuit breaker The oven is self cleaning Wait for the self clean cycle to finish and the oven to cool Controls improperly set See the Electric warming drawer or Lower oven rawer section Excessive condensation in the drawer Liquid in drawer Remove liquid Uncovered foods Cover food with lid or aluminum foil Temperature setting too high Reduce temperature setting Food dries out in the lo...