GE ZDP30L4D1SS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Stainless Steel Professional 36 and 48 Gas Ranges www monogram com Monogram Wo bdnggood _ ings to lifo ...

Page 2: ...6 Consumer 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 ...

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 tile range Save time money Before you request service check the Problem It lists causes of minor operating problems that Solver in the back of this manual you can correct yourself If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Smwices page i...

Page 4: ...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 or ...

Page 5: ...ere burns Use only dry pot hoMers moist or damp pot holders on hot surtaces may result in burns fi om steam Do not let pot holders touch surface burners burner grates or oven heating elements Do not use a rowel 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 oven ...

Page 6: ...or cooktop Using a foil liner could result in a fire hazard or the obstruction of the flow of combustion and ventilation ai_ 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 conta...

Page 7: ...ol_ they may melt if left too close to the vent To avoid the possibility of a burn al_ys 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: ...on 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 uteus ds or food in the oven when not in use SELF CLEANING OVEN...

Page 9: ...ow grates wan be see_ whe_ grat_ are removed 9 Back Panel and Shelf 10 Grille 11 Drain Tubes 12 Griddle Flue Cover Vent 13 Griddle 14 Grille Control Knob 15 27 large Oven Controls 16 Griddle Control Knob 17 Oven Light Switch 18 27 large Oven Control Knob 19 Drip Trays 20 Broil Element 21 Convection Fan 22 Bake Element 23 Oven Shelf Slide Assemblies 24 Oven Door Gasket 25 Oven Door Page 27 17 18 22...

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

Page 11: ...r conventional grates some foods may continue to cook by retained heal after tbe burner has been turned off The simmer burner is lit from the outside burner flame The flame travels tbrough tbe simmer ignition channels and crosses over onto tbe simmer burner located just beneatb the simmer cap When lighting only the simmer burnm always light the main burner first This will in turn provide the ignit...

Page 12: ...ional size burners can flame up on the outside of the pan and melt or bubble the handles Utensils which conduct heat slowly such as glass ceramic should be used with medium to low flames If you are cooking with a large amount of liquid a slightly larger flame can be used Incorrect Correct _ Note The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using _1 The electric ignition that li...

Page 13: ...they are used at medium heat as the manufhcmrer 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 ZXWK22_ Using the grille o _some modeL_ 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 Preheat t...

Page 14: ...king surface If the grille has not been used for a period of time it should be reseasoned To season the grill rack 1 Clean the rack thoroughly with hot soapy water to remove any manufacturing oils etc 2 Rinse with a mixture of 2 cups a ater and 1 2 cup white vinegan Dry thoroughly 3 Using a heavy cloth rub vegetable oil over the entire surface of the rack Do not use corn oil as it gets sticky 4 Pl...

Page 15: ...ess steel highly polished 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 Th...

Page 16: ... Turn the control knob to a medium setting 350 E 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 m 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 Before starting to cook on the griddle b...

Page 17: ...ector button on tile side of tbe control panel ahove tile 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 of the oven is preheated 3 Check the food for donen...

Page 18: ... 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 oven for extended periods of time ...

Page 19: ... tile back of the oven Pans should not touch each other or tile walls of the oven Allow 1 to 1 space between pans as well as fi om the back of the oven the door and tile sides If you need to use two shelves stagger the pans so one is not directly above the othm Check tile food on the bottom shelf sooner than the minimum time The food on the lower shelf may cook slightly fhster than the food on til...

Page 20: ... 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 tile 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 cook...

Page 21: ...kwm Before using your convection 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 w alls 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...

Page 22: ...OIL selector button on tile side of tile control panel above the oven you wish to use NOTE A cooling fan will be 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 Leave thedooro...

Page 23: ...melted butter Broil skin side down first Bakery Products Bread Toast 2 to 4 slices C U _2 1 2 Space evenly Place Toaster Pastries 1 pkg 2 C 11 _2 1 2 English muffins cut English Muffins 2 split C 4 6 side up and brush with buttm if desired Lobster Tails 2 4 B 14 18 Do not Cut through back of 6 to 8 oz each turn oven shell Spread open Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broil...

Page 24: ...f clean cycle will not 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 scre_ on both sides of the oven 2 Lift up slightly and pull the entire assembly out Set aside To replace the s...

Page 25: ...blower and the OVEN ON light will turn off once the cycle has finished The door latch will open automatically after the oven temperature thlls below 550 E CONY OFF BAKE BAK BROIL CLEAN 0000 OVEN OVEN ON 0 HEA gNG 0 DOOR LOCKZD _ 27 ovencontrol 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...

Page 26: ... 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 fi equency of use This is normal and does not affizct the performance Do not replace tile radiant tray briquettes with alternates Stainless steel Do not use a steebwool pad it will scratch the surface To clean the s...

Page 27: ...ten the covm Reconnect electrical power to the range Q Socket I Oulh__ I 5 Max length I I Glass cover I Broiler pan and grid After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Carefully pour out tile grease fi om the pan into a proper containm 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...

Page 28: ... leave burner caps in place when cleaning the burner tray The burners have been designed in two pieces for ease of cleaning When the burner grate and the burner are cool remove tim grate The burner caps can easily be lifted off Wash these parts in hot soapy warm rinse and dry thoroughly A brisde brush can be used to clean out the burner ports if necessary The burner grates are porcelain enamel Whe...

Page 29: ...py warm To clean the drain tube use a soapy botde brush A mild abrasive cleaner such as Bon AmP _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 lighdy Rinse all parts thoroughly Drain tubes Drip tray and liner C iddle on some mode Thoroughly clean the griddle of grease and food particles using a square e...

Page 30: ... top bottom sides back and inside of the door will stay new looking for years Let the range cool before cleaning We recommend that you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the range Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleanel Soapy wet metal pads may also be used Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such...

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

Page 32: ...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 DURING ...

Page 33: ...For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 m_ GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier fi ee kitchen for persons with limited mobility Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or service Service Con_ac_ 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that ...

Page 34: ...riod or beyond in the U S A call 800 444 1845 In Canada 888 880 3030 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Discoloration of the griddle plate Chipping of porcelain enamel grates Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage to the product caused by acc...

Page 35: ...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 FOLD HERE Consumer Product Ownership Registration Product Model Serial Range MIt Ms Mrs Miss g Fi_tl IL tl I Name I I I I I I I I I Name I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Street I I Address I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I...