Page 1: Table Of Contents
Installation Safety Instructions ..Instruations ... 39-52 Operating, ImO_udions Anti-Tip Device .... Com_cfion Oven ..19-23 Check Ignition C2S980 Roasting Guide ..Surface Burners ..50, 51 Timed (%nx_ction Baking ...23 Connect Rang_ Gas/Conuol Lockout ..to Electric .....
Page 2: Safety Instructions
iMPORTANT S AFETY iNFORMATiON. READ ALLiNSTRUCtiONS BEFORE U SING. ANTI-TIP DEVICE ALL RANGES CAN TIP iNJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT iNSTALL ANTi-TiP DEVICES PACKED WiTH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ,&WARNING: i f theinformation in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion result causing...
Page 3 For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result.
Page 4 iMPORTANT S AFETY iNFORMATiON. READ ALLiNSTRUCtiONS BEFORE U SING. IMPORTANT SAFETY N OtiCE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Page 5: Accessories
go.corn ili{/!i/j_?}}i;{i SAFETY P RECAUTIONS Never wear loose-fitting or hangdng garments Locate the range of kitchen traffic path while using the appliance. Be carefld when out of drafty locations to pre_ent poor air circulation. reaching for imms stored in cabinets over the range.
Page 6 iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON. READALL iNSTRUCtiONSBEFORE USING. SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spiflovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly.
Page 7 _e.COITI LOWER OVEN DRAWER Do not touch the heating element or the interior purpose of die warm setdng of the surface of the lower oven drawer. lower oven drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start These surfi_ces may be hot enough burn.
Page 8 iMPORTANT S AFETY iNFORMATiON. READ ALLiNSTRUCTIONS BEFORE U SING. COOK MEAT ANDPOULTRY THOROUGHLY... Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 16001: and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°ECooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodbome illness.
Page 9 Usingthegas surface burners. 9e co,. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before tLghting a Gas Burner After tLghting a Gas Burner for im Make sure all burnel_ are in place. Do not operate tile bm'ner extended period at time without...
Page 10: Griddle
Usingthegriddle. NOTE" Your griddlewill dlL_co/or overt/riTe as it Yore" non-stick co:lted gl-kk|le provk|es becomes seasoned with use. :m extra-large sur_ilce for meats, cooklll_ panc;_kes or other food usual]_ prep;n'ed in a fl'ving }xm or sldllet, Griddle How to Insert the A CAUTION: leceandremovethe griddle only when all grates and griddle are cool and all surface units are turned OFF.
Page 11 Usingthegas surface burners. 9e co,, Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight (ookwm'e Glass: There are two t) pes _ffglass cookwale---those tk_r ()\Psi only recommended because it heats quirkly and evenly. Most toods brown evenly in an those fiw top-otZmnge cooldng (saucepans, aluminum sldllet.
Page 12: Upper ()Yen
Using theupperovencontrols. (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features and appearance may var_ OvenControl Clock,TimerandFeatures BAKE Pad DELAYSTARTPad Touch to _lect the bake function. Else along with COOKINGTIME or SELFCLEAN pads to set the o\en to start and stop BROILHI/LOPad automaticall) at a time you set.
Page 13 Using the upperoven. ge.com To avoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you flegin... To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt tile Tile sheers have stop-loci<s, so that when fl'ont end up and pull it out.
Page 14: Aluminum Foil
Usingthe upper oven. How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Type of Food Shelf Position Touch the BAKE p;ld. Frozen p ies(oncookiesheet) pads to set tile Touch tile number desired ten/perature. Angelfoodcake START pad. Bundt o r poundcakes Touch tile Tile word ON and...
Page 15: Broiling Guide
How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling--Close the oven door Place meat (w fish on a broiler grid Touch tile START pad. in a broiler pan. d/splaywill alwaysautomatically NOTE The remind you to close the door Follow suogested...
Page 16 Usingthe clock and timer. Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock be set to tile correct Tile (lock must time If nmnber pads are not touched within atter you touch tile CLOCKpad, tile minute of da_ for tile autonlatic (well timing...
Page 17: Timed Baking And Roasting Features
Usingthe timedbakingand masting features (upperoven only). 9e co,, NOTE: Foods that spoil easily--such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork--should not be allowed to sit for more 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.
Page 18: Probe
Usingthe probe. For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want. Use of probes other than the one provided...
Page 19: Com_Cfion Oven
Using theconvection o ven. oco,. The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking. cooked Roasts or poultry should be on shelf To help you understand the difference between...
Page 20 Using the convection o ven. Cookware for Convection Cooking Metal and Glass Before using your convecti(m ()\'ell, check to see if 7)ur cookware leaves room fi)r air Any type (if cookware will work ill wmr circulation in the o\vn. If \x)u are baldng HoweveI;...
Page 21 go.corn How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe The display will flash PROBE and the oven _Mter the internal temperature of the fi)od control will signal if the probe is inserted reaches lO0°E changing internal into the outlet, and you have not set...
Page 22: Roasting Guide
Usingthe convection o ven. Convection Roasting Guide--Suggested Settings Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven Temp. InternaJ Temp. I Beef Rib(3 to 5 Ibs.) Raret 20_4 300°F 140'_F MediLhm 24_8 300°F 160°F Well 28_2 3OO°F 170°F BonelessRib,TopSirloin Rarer 20_4 3OO°F 140°F Medium 24_8 300°F 160°F Well 28_2...
Page 23: Timed
Usingthe timed convection bakingfeatures(upperovenonly). 9e.co,, You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily-such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork-should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
Page 24: Special Features
Special features of your upper oven control. Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The foflowing are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control's memory until the steps are repeated.
Page 25: Gas/Conuol Lockout
9e.cem Gas/Control Lockout (on some models) Your c ontrolwill allow youto lockoutthesurface When this teature is on and tile touch pads burners, o venburners andcontrol p anelsothey are touched, tile control will beep and the cannot b e activated display will show LOC. To hmk/unhmk tile controls: Thecontrol lock-out mode affects aft controls No...
Page 26: Sabbath Featule
Usingthe SabbathFeature.(on some m odels) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting in the upper oven only. It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning, or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.
Page 27: Thermostat
theupperoventhermostat--Do it yourse/f! geco,. Adjust You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
Page 28: Lower Oven Drawer
Usingthe lower oven drawer. The lower oven drawer may be used to bake foods using the same times and temperatures as a standard oven. Foods ideal for baking in the lower oven drawer include pizza, frozen foods, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and many desserts. To Use the Lower Oven Drawer EOFF vT"2;o%oqGo q_o%o % o ]...
Page 29: Self-Cleaning
Usingthe self-cleaning upper oven. ge.com The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle For the first self:clean cycle, we _ecommend Do not clean tile gasket. Tile fiberglass...
Page 30 Usingthe self-cleaning upper oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Hew to Belay the Start of Cleaning Make sure tile clock shows tile correct time Tile door locks automatically. Tile display will show tile stm't time.
Page 31: Sealed Burner A_Ssemblies
Camand cleaningof therange. 9e.co,, Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
Page 32: Care And Cleaning
Careand cleaningof the range. Burner Caps and Heads Beforeremoving theburnercapsandheads remember Replacement theirsizeandIocatioe. R eplace themin thesameIocatioe Burner Heads afteruleaning. Replace burner heads o_r the electrodes on NOTE:Donot usesteel woolor scouring powdersto clean the cooktop, in the cor**_ct locations according the bureer p arts.
Page 33: Burner Grates
Burner Grates xtlmr range has three professional-st)le To get rid of bm'ned-on filed, })lace the double grates. These grates are position- grates in a co\ ered containex: Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let them soak several hom_ specific. For maximum...
Page 34: Griddle
Careand cleaning of therange. Griddle NOTES: Neveruseknivesor cut foodon thegrifld/e. Washwithhot, soapy waterafter eachuse. :,,,,The griddleIs tobe usedoverthecenter Storecarefully topreventscratching. bumeronly Griddle Precautions: Donotcleanthegndclle ib a self-cleanlbg o ven. Donotcleanthegndd/e/b a dishwasher If something hasspilledunderthegriddle,it should be cleaned up assoonaspossibleto Washwithhot, soapy waterafter eachusewhile prevent"baked on"...
Page 35: I Jft-Off Oven Door
go.cam ti#-Off Oven Door Theoven door/L_ removable,but it/L_heavy.Youmay The area outside the gasket can need help rernov/bgand rep/ac/bgthe door be cleaned with a soap-filled plastic scouring pad. Do not rift the door by the handle. Make sure the Do not allow food spills with a h/)h sugar or acid oven/} completely cool content (suchas rn/Ik, tomatoes, sauerkraut,fruit Toremove the door, open...
Page 36: Lower Oven Drawer
Cam and cleaningof therange. Removable Lower Oven Drawer Toreplace the drawer'. NOTE: Before peffornT/bg anyadjustments, c/ean/bg o r serv/2e, disconnect therangeelectrical •Place the lett (lra_er rail arotmd powersupply at thehousehold d /stnT_ut/on panel inner le_t rail guide and slide it in by remov/bg thefuseorsw/tch/bg off thec/Ycuit slightl) to hook it.
Page 37: Control Panel And I_Mobs
Oven Air Vents Never bh)ck tile vents (air openings) of tile range. Tile}' piovide tile air inlet and outlet that are necessary tb_ tile range to operate property with correct combustion. _Mr openings are located at tile rear of...
Page 38: ()Yen Light Replacement
Cam and cleaningof the range. Oven Shelves and Drawer Racks Clean tile sheh'es with an abrasive cleansel'_ To make tile shelves slide more easily, apply a small amount oI xvgetable oilor cooldng Tile oven shelves may be cleaned ill tile oil to a paper towel wipe...
Page 39: Safew Instructions
installationof therange. Read these instructions completely and carefully. IN THECOMMONWEALTH OFMASSACHUSETTS This product must installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. When using ball type gas sh m-off valves, they shall T-handle type. A flexible connector; when used, must exceed 3 feet.
Page 40: Instruations
Installation of the range. WARNING!INSTALLAtiON S AFETY I NSTflUCtiONS Improper instaflation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a quafified instafler, service agency, manufacturer (dealer) or the gas suppfier. Never reuse old flexible com_ectors.
Page 41: Dimensions And Clearances
Read these instructions completely and oamfu//F. DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements. Depfirwitb door closed (includesdoor handle) 281/4"...
Page 42: Location
Installation of the range. TOOLS YOUWILL NEED Phillipsand flat-blade screwdrivers Flareunion adapterfor connection t ogassupply/1be (3/4" or 1/2" NPTx1/2" I.D.) Pencil a ndruler Flareunion adapter for connection to pressure regulator Two pipewrenches (oneforbackup) on range(1/2" NPTx 1/2" LD.) Open-end o r adjustable wrench L/qukJleak detector or soapywater Nut driveror wrench:1/4"...
Page 43 Read these instructions completely and carefully. Gas Supply Requirements Recommended Gas Pipe Outlet Locations NOTE: M akegas connectionson the left side of the cutout opening, 30" Recommended area for [ throuffh-the-wa/I connection [ of pipe stub/shut-off valve, This area allows flush installation to rear wall.
Page 44: To Electric
installation of the range. 2J Electrical Power Supply Requirements Recommended Electrical Outlet Locations NOTE: Make electrical connections on the right side of the cutout opening. electrical outlet area, Orient the electrical receptacle so the Recommended acceptable length is parallel to the floor, Wall Mounted Product is shipped with 4-prong | I plug, Recommended outlet is a...
Page 45 Read these instructions completely and carefully. Connect the Range to the Gas Supply Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until the new hookup has been completed. Don't forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on.
Page 46 Installation of the range. Connect the Range to the Electrical Supply Skip to Step 5 if the power cord shipped on the range does not match your waft receptacle. Usingan Existing NEMA 14-50RReceptacle Hug the range power cord into a properly A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 gromlded wall receptacle.
Page 47: Electrical Connections
Read these instructions completely and carefully. Replace the Power Cord (Optional) Continued Perform this step only if the power cord shipped on the range does not match your wall receptacle. 3-Wire Power Cord Installation Option WARNING: rhe neutral or roundw, re of Terminalblock thepowercordmustbe connected to theneutral...
Page 48 Installation of the range. Replace the Power Cord (Optional) Continued Perform this step only if the power cord shipped on the range does not match your wall receptacle. 3-Wire Conduit Installation Option ..tile co ) )er gromld I,ocate strap (m tile lo_er back...
Page 49 Read these instructions completely and carefully. Replace the Power Cord (Optional) Continued Perform this step only if the power cord shipped on the range does not match your wall receptacle. 4-Wire Conduit Installation Option I_emove the strain relief damp ii'om the bracket.
Page 50: Check Ignition Of Surface Burners
Installation of the range. Seal the Openings Seal am, oi_enings, in tile wall behind range in tile floor undel" tile range when hookups m'e completed. Assemble Surface Burners Caps Burner Heads {on some models) Place burner heads over tile electrodes Place tile matching size caps onto tile burner bases or heads.
Page 51: I_X_L The Range
Read these instructions completely and carefully. Check Ignition of Surface Burners Operation of all cooktop burners shoukl Electric Ignition checked after tile ran,*e,_and ,gas suppl} lines Select a top bm'ner knob and simult:meouslv haxe been caretull} checked fi)r leaks. push in and turn to L/TE position. You will hear a clicking sound indicating...
Page 52: Anti-Tip Device
Installation of the range. install the Anti-TipDevice WARNIN& An Anti-tip bracket is supplied with instructions fiw installation in a _m'ietv of locations. The instructions include by Anti-tip bracket Range must be secured all necessary inflmnation to complete supplied. installation. Read the Safety Instructions If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range...
Page 53: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you carl for service.., gecom Troubleshooting tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Topburners do not/ight ® Make sure electrical Plug on range is not completely [)lug, is }9lugged,, into a live, properl} erda notbum evenly...
Page 54 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Possible Causes What To De t;as/Control LoOkout * If LOC ONappem5 in the dispk% range control ControlLockout feature locked. Tm'n this feature off to use ran ,e is activated Gas/Control Lockout section. "Close Boor"scrolls in o This is a normal the door _d_en reminder...
Page 55 go.cam Possible Causes What To Do Oven not clean after Oven controls not properly set. * See the Using the self-cleaning even section. a clean cycle Oven was heavily soiled, o (_le:m up hea_)' spillo\el_ befbre starting the clean cycle. Heavily soiled o\ ells to sel_=clelm ag;dn or need...
Page 56 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Possible Causes What To De Fan noise convection fan may turn on * This is normal. To ma×huize cooking evenness, and off automatically, tim is designed to operate in both directions with a pause in between.
Page 57 Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com (U. S.) or wwvv.GEPpp/iances.ca (Canada), or carl 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 888.261.3055 (Canada) (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. iiii ¸ Grates Surface Burner Caps...
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Page 61: Product Registration
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Page 62 Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the form below ensure that your product is registered, or register online at ge.com..................... (Jill hel-e Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number...
Page 63: 'Attanw
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 in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
Page 64: Consumersupport
Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. ContactUs go.cam If you are not satisfied with tile service you receive fl'om GE, contact us on our Website with all tile details including your phone numbe_;...

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