GE PB970BMBB, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...8 29 Surface Units 6 9 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 18 Timed Baking and Roasting Features 15 Upper Oven 12 Care and Cleaning 31 37 Troubleshooting Tips 38 41 Accessories 46 Consumer Support Co...

Page 2: ...he circuit breaker Do not leave children 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 a...

Page 3: ...These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the surface units areas nearby the su...

Page 4: ...eating fat beyond the smoking point Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing Large scratches o...

Page 5: ...to line oven bottoms except as suggested in this manual Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Stand away from the range when opening the oven door Hot a...

Page 6: ...ed off Glow brightly until the unit has cooled below 150 F NOTE A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials...

Page 7: ...elain enamel as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop Glass ceramic usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Stoneware usable but not recommended Poor performance May scr...

Page 8: ...ou finish cooking Using the Bridge Burner on some models To use the bridge burner turn the left front control knob to the BRIDGE BURNER settings For full bridge surface unit operation also turn on the...

Page 9: ...WARMING ZONE as cookware will be hot A HOT surface indicator light will glow when the glass surface is hot and will remain on until the surface is cool enough to touch Lower settings may not heat the...

Page 10: ...K TIME Pad Touch this pad and then touch the number pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out Display Shows the time of day ove...

Page 11: ...nd stop automatically at a time you set COOK TIME Pad Touch and then touch the number pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out...

Page 12: ...tilt NOTE Use the rack with the two front handles in the upper oven When placing and removing cookware pull the rack out until it stops To remove a rack pull it toward you tilt the front end up and p...

Page 13: ...odels the bake heating element is under the oven floor Do not place foods on the oven bottom for cooking To remove a rack pull it toward you tilt the front end up and pull it out To replace place the...

Page 14: ...mb Chops Medium 2 1 thick A 9 6 7 F 10 8 9 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 thick A 11 7 8 F 12 9 10 Medium 2 11 2 thick A 13 9 10 F 14 11 12 Well Done 2 11 2 thick A 16 10 12 F 17 12 14 14 Consumer Support Tr...

Page 15: ...E If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time The minimum cooking time you...

Page 16: ...avoid breaking the probe make sure food is completely defrosted before inserting After preparing the meat and placing it on a trivet or a broiler pan grid follow these directions for proper probe pla...

Page 17: ...ching the START pad SET disappears this tells you the time is counting down although the display does not change until one minute has passed Seconds will not be shown in the display until the last min...

Page 18: ...ose found in grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees NOTE This adjustment will only affect baking and roasting temperatures it will not a...

Page 19: ...convection cooking on one rack only Touch the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI 1 RACK and then the 1 pad See the 1 Rack Convection Baking section below Introduction Convection Fan Operation In a convection oven...

Page 20: ...are for Convection Cooking 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...

Page 21: ...e starting at 100 F The temperature display will start to change once the oven temprature reaches 100 F When the oven reaches the temperature you set 3 beeps will sound NOTE If the Auto Recipe Convers...

Page 22: ...pads to set the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking Touch the START pad NOTE An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking or roasting and do not touch the START p...

Page 23: ...e desired oven temperature The display will flash PROBE and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the outlet and you have not set a probe temperature and pressed the START pad Tou...

Page 24: ...s Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions How to Set the Lower Oven For Slow Cook Slow Cook is designed for long hours of unattended cooking...

Page 25: ...ner or transferred to a heat safe serving dish For moist foods cover them with an oven safe lid or aluminum foil Fried or crisp foods do not need to be covered but can become too dry if warmed for too...

Page 26: ...t the same time however they will not self clean at the same time The last oven set will automatically delay its start until the end of the first oven s clean cycle When an oven is set to self clean b...

Page 27: ...acks with the paper towel How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Touch the SELF CLEAN HI LO pad once for a 5 hour clean time or twice for a 3 hour clean time A 3 hour self clean time is recommended for us...

Page 28: ...one beep every 6 seconds until the CLEAR OFF pad is touched This continual 6 second beep may be canceled To cancel the 6 second beep Touch the upper oven BROIL HI LO and BAKE pads at the same time un...

Page 29: ...O and BAKE pads at the same time until the display shows SF Touch the TIMER CLOCK or CLOCK pad depending on model once The display will show 12 hr If this is the choice you want touch the START pad To...

Page 30: ...catingthat the oven is baking roasting If doesn t appear in the display start again at Step 4 To adjust the oven temperature touch the BAKE pad enter the new temperature using the number pads and touc...

Page 31: ...f it is baked on Control Knobs The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and pull them straight off the stems for cleaning The knobs can be clea...

Page 32: ...extremely low resistance to abrasion If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced Cleaning the Upper and L...

Page 33: ...n and fully closed Lift door up and out until the hinge arm is clear of the slot To replace the door Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top With the door at the same angle as the removal posit...

Page 34: ...reaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely For your safety do not touch a hot bulb with bare hands or a damp cloth To remove Turn the glass cover counterclockwise 1 4 turn un...

Page 35: ...l be necessary to grease all oven rack side edges with a light coating of vegetable oil after cleaning them by hand or in the oven This will help maintain the ease of sliding the racks in and out of t...

Page 36: ...due has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel The CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies are available through o...

Page 37: ...using the CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry the overlay may leave...

Page 38: ...f cookware are clean salt or sand were between before use and use cookware with smooth bottoms the cookware and the surface of the cooktop Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface Areas of di...

Page 39: ...OIL HI LO pad broil properly Improper rack position See the Broiling Guide being used Cookware not suited For best results use a pan designed for broiling for broiling The probe is plugged into the Un...

Page 40: ...ng functions Excessive smoking Excessive soil Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to during a clean cycle rid the room of smoke Wait until LOCKED goes off Wipe up the excess soil and reset the cl...

Page 41: ...tting any cooking function Steam from the vent When using the ovens This is normal it is normal to see steam coming out of the oven vents As the number of racks or amount of food being cooked increase...

Page 42: ...42 Notes Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions...

Page 43: ...will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwa...

Page 44: ...ere Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registrat...

Page 45: ...Notes Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 45...

Page 46: ...ing normal business hours Have your model number ready Tired of discolored racks Wishing you had extra heavy duty oven racks NOW AVAILABLE for your range GE s innovative self cleanable porcelain coate...

Page 47: ...home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation delivery or maintenance Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially...

Page 48: ...s still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories...