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GE CGS980 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

GE CGS980 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions
.... 2-7
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil .................
13
Clock and Timer ...........
15, 16
Gas/Control Lockout ..........
25
Lower Oven Drawer ...........
29
Oven ......................
11-31
Baking and Roasting .........
13
Broiling, Broiling Guide .......
14
Convection ...............
19-23
Oven Control ................
11
Power Outage ...............
12
Preheating ..................
13
Probe ........................
18
Racks .......................
12
Sabbath Feature .........
26, 27
Self-Cleaning .............
30, 31
Special Features .........
24, 25
Thermostat ..............
28, 29
Timed Baking
and Roasting ................
17
Timed Convection Baking ..... 23
Surface Cooking ............
8-10
Griddle ......................
10
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assemblg ..........
32, 33
Burner Grates .................
34
Control Panel and Knobs ...... 35
Cooktop ......................
35
Door Removal .................
37
Drawer .......................
38
Griddle ........................
34
Oven Bottom ..................
37
Oven Light Replacement ...... 38
Oven Vents ...................
35
Racks .........................
37
Self-Cleaning ..............
30, 31
Stainless Steel Surfaces .......
36
Installation
Instructions
........... s9-so
Air Adjustment ................
49
Anti-Tip Device ............
42, 50
Assemble Surface Burners ..... 47
Checking Burner
Ignition .......................
48
Connecting the Range
to Gas ....................
43-45
Dimensions and Clearances ...41
Electrical Connections ..... 46, 47
Leveling the Range ............
49
LP ............................
50
Troubleshooting
Tips ......................
Sl-S4
Accessories
...............
S
7
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ...Back Cover
Ownership Registration
for Customers in
Canada onlg ..............
55, 56
Warrantg for Customers
in Canada .....................
59
Warrantg for Customers
in the U.S.A...................
58
CGS980
In Canada contact us at:
www.GEAppliances.ca
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
on the front of the range behind the
lower oven drawer.
183D5580P241 49-85159-1
04-09JR

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  • Page 1 GEAppliances.com Installation Safety Instructions ..2-7 Instructions ... s9-so Operating Instructions Air Adjustment ....Aluminum Foil ....Anti-Tip Device .... 42, 50 Clock and Timer ... 15, 16 Assemble Surface Burners ..47 CGS980 Gas/Control Lockout ..Checking Burner Lower Oven Drawer ... Ignition .......
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORM/AT/ON. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For gour safetg, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of tim or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. _k WARNING: Iftheinformation in this manual...
  • Page 3 GEAppliances.com WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 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. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFOR/V/AT/ON. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments and out of drafty locations to prevent poor while using the appliance. Be careful when air circulation.
  • Page 5 GEAppliances.com WARNING! SURFACEBURNERS Use proper pan sizelavoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. LOWER OVEN DRAWER The purpose of the warm setting of the lower Do not touch the heating element oven drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at the interior surface of the drawer. These serving temperature.
  • Page 7 GEAppliances.com UPPER OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes. Do not use your oven to dry newspapers. Do notuse theoven fora storage area. If overheated, they can catch fire.
  • Page 8 Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. After Lighting a Gas Burner Before Lighting u Gus Burner Do not operate the burner for on extended Make sureall b urners a reinplace. period of time without cookware on the Make sureall g rates on therange are grote.
  • Page 9 GEAppliances.com Top-of-Range Cool(ware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is Glass: There are two types of glass recommended because it heats quickly cookware-those for oven use only and those and evenly. Mostfoods brown evenly in an for top-of-range cooking (saucepans,coffee aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight- and teapots).

  • Page 10: Griddle

    Using the griddle. Your non-stick coated griddle provides NOTE:Your griddle will discolor over time as it becomesseasoned with use. an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes, or other food usuallg prepared in a frging pan or skillet. How to Insert the Griddle ^r'^l J1"l AI not clean the griddle in the...

  • Page 11: Oven Control

    Using the upper oven controls. (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) GEAppliances.com OVEN CONTROLS Features and appearance may vary. Oven Control, Clock, Timer and Features DELAYSTARTPad BAKE Pad Touchto selectthe bakefunction. Usealong with COOKING TIMEor SELFCLEAN padsto set the oven to start and stop BROILHI/LO Pad automaticallUat a time Uouset.

  • Page 12: Power Outage

    Using the upper oven. To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before gou turn the oven on. Before you begin... The rocks hove stop-locks, so that when To remove a rock, pull it toward gou, tilt placed correctlg on the rock supports (A the front end up and pull it out.

  • Page 13: Aluminum Foil

    GEAppliances.com How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designed for open-door To change the oven temperature during BAKE cooking. cblcle,press the BAKE pod and then the number pads to get the new temperature. Touch the BAKE pad.
  • Page 14 Using the upper oven. How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling F71 Placethe meat or fish on a broiler grid [_] Touch the STARTpad. in a broiler pan. NOTE: T he display will always automatically Follow suggested rack positions in the remind you to close the door.

  • Page 15: Clock And Timer

    Using the clockand timer. GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of If number pads are not touched within one day for the automatic oven timing functions minute after you touch the CLOCK pad, the e,,i.

  • Page 16: Clock And Timer

    Using the clockand timer. To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time If the remaining time is not in the display remaining, you may change it by touching (clock, delay start or cooking time are in the KITCHENTIMERON/OFF pad, then touch the display), recall the remaining time by the number pads until the time you want...
  • Page 17 Usingthe timed baking and masting features. GEAppliances.com (upper oven only) NOTE: Foods that spoil easilbl-such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and porkishould 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 Usingthe probe. For many foods, especially roasts and poultrbl, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature 9robe takes the guesswork out of cooking foods to the exact doneness gou want. Use of probes other than the one provided cable with this product may result in damage to the probe.
  • Page 19 Using the convection oven. GEAppliances.com The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOTleave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking. To help gou understand the difference Roasts or poultry should be cooked on rack I ¸¸...
  • Page 20 Usingthe convectionoven. Cookware for Convection Cooking Beforeusing your convection oven, check Metal and Glass to see if your cookware leaves room for air Any type of cookware will work in your circulation in the oven. If you are baking with convection oven.
  • Page 21 GEAppliances.com How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the ProOe The display will flash PROBEand the oven CAUTlONt To prevent possib/e control will signal if the probe isinserted into Forbest resultswhen roastinglarge burns, do not unplug the probe from the oven the outlet, and you have not set a probe turkeysandroasts, we recommend using outlet until the oven has cooled.
  • Page 22 Usingthe convectionoven. Convection Roasting Guide Meats Minutes/Lb, Oven Temp, Internal Temp, Beef Rib(3 to 5 Ibs.) Rare t 20-24 325°F 140°F Medium 24-28 325°F 160°F Well 28-32 325°F 170°F Boneless Rib,TopSirloin Rare t 20-24 325°F 140°F Medium 24-28 325°F 160°F Well 28-32 325°F...

  • Page 23: Timed Convection Baking

    Using the timed convectionbaking features. GEApUionces.com 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 easil_l-such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and not be allowed to sit for porkishould more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 24 Special features of your upper oven control. Your new touch pad control has additional features that blOUmay choose to use. The following are the features and how blOUmay 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/Control Lockout

    GEAppliances.com Gas/Control Lockout Ion some models) ii:iiii Your control will allow blouto lock out the When this feature is on and the touch pads surface burners, oven burners and control are touched, the control will beep and the panel so they cannot be activated. display will show LOC.
  • Page 26 Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting in the upper oven onl£. It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning or Dela£ Start cooking. NOTE; The oven light comes on automaticallg when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb ma£...
  • Page 27 GEAppliances.com How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Tap the OELAVSTART pad until [-_ Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad. 12 shdn or no shdn appears in the displag. 12 shdn indicates that the oven If the oven is cooking, wait for a random will automaticallg turn off after 12 delay period of approximately 30 hours, no shdn indicates that the oven...
  • Page 28 Adjust the upper oven thermostat--Do it yourself! 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 blou still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocerbl stores, to check the temperature setting of blour oven.

  • Page 29: Lower Oven Drawer

    Using the lower oven drawer. GEAppliances.com The lower oven drawer mag 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 monbl desserts. To Use the Lower Oven Drawer r oft w_zoo*4o %? 3_o % o'4o I...
  • Page 30 Usingthe self-cleaning upper oven. Theoven door must beclosed and all controlsset correctly for the work properly. cycle to Before a Clean Cycle For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass venting your kitchen with an open window material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion.
  • Page 31 GEAppliances.com The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time The door locks automatically. The display will of day.
  • Page 32 Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. WARNING: Ifyour range isremoved for c leaning, servicing orany r eason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properlg when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injurg.
  • Page 33 GEAppliances.com Burner Caps and Heads Before removing the burnercaps and heads, Replacement remember their size and location.Replace them Burner Heads in the same locationafter cleaning. Replace burnerheadsoverthe electrodes on NOTE: D onotusesteelwoolor scouringpowders the cooktop,inthe correctlocationsaccording to to cleonthe burnerports. theirsize,Thereisonesmall,one medium,one extra largeand onedual flame extralargeburner Burner caps...

  • Page 34: Griddle

    NOTE:Do not dean the griddle in the or damaged, replacement parts can be self-cleaning oven. obtained by calling 1.800.GE.CARES. Place one grate each on the oven racks To insert the new bumpers, simply insert the The ovenhas 5 rack positions.

  • Page 35: Cooktop

    GEAppliances.com Cooktop Surface To avoid damaging the stainless steel surface NOTE: Do not store flammable materials of the cooktop and to prevent it from in on oven, drawer or near the cooktop. ¸ iiiiiii__iiiiiiii!iill becoming dull, clean up spills right away. Do not store or use combustible materials, Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes, ! ii i iiii__...

  • Page 36: Stainless Steel Surfaces

    Care and cleaning of the range. Stainless Steel Surfaces (onsomemodels) Protecting I-_ Apply Cerama Bryte®StainlessSteel Brightener (follow instructions). STAINLESS S TEEL has a reputation for withstanding tough abuse for years.This is a Repeat steps 2-/4as many times key reason why it is so popular with the food as needed.

  • Page 37: Oven Bottom

    6EAppliances.com Lift-Off Oven Door Theoven door is removable, but it is heavy. The area outside the gasket can be You may need help removing and replacing cleaned with a soap-filled plastic the door. scouring pad. To clean the outside of the door: To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the Use soap and water to thoroughly clean...

  • Page 38: Drawer

    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Light Replacement Do not remove any screws to remove CAUTlON: efore replacing your the cover. oven light bulb, disconnect the electricalpower Do not touch hot bulb with o wet cloth. to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker Replacebulb with o 40-watt household ii(i:iiiii:iiiiii !i!:iji!:ij ii panel.
  • Page 39 Installation Range Instructions In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca uestions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In the Commonwealth FOR YOUR SAFETY of Massachusetts Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of •...

  • Page 40: Safety Instructions

    Installation Instructions Avoid plocing cobinets obove the ronge. To reduce - WARNING! the hozord coused by reoching over the open flomes of operoting burners, instoll o ventilotion hood over INSTALLATION SAFETY the ronge thot projects forword ot leost 5" beyond the front of the cobinets.
  • Page 41 Installation Instructions 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...
  • Page 42 Installation Instructions -AWARNING! LOCATION ANTI-TIP DEVICE Do not locate the range where it mag be subject strong drafts. Ang openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the base of the range that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation...
  • Page 43 Installation Instructions iTI PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY [] CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Shut off the main gas supplg valve before Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 5" of disconnecting the old range and leave it off until the water column on natural...
  • Page 44 Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS 0" 13-1/2" 8q/2" Recommended area for 120V outlet on rear watl and areafor through-the-wall connection of pipe stub andshut-off valve. 21-I Recommended a rea for through-the-floor connectionof pipe stub andshut-off valve.
  • Page 45 Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP Installer:Inform the consumerof the 1/2" or 3/4" _--- shut-off location ofthe gas Gaspipe_ valve shut-offvalve. RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS Alternate Hookup . Adapter 45° Elbow ._ :4;:B___- 90Elbow g0o El b ow--"_" _'__..i g0 Elbow Nipple Nipple -_- j_"...
  • Page 46 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ICONT.) 131 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirements A. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated circuit protected by a 1S-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time An adapter may be used only on a 1S-amp circuit. delay fuse.
  • Page 47 Installation Instructions [] ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) I-rl ASSEMBLE SURFACE BURNERS (CONT.) B. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will Frontright burner be Disconnected Frequently. Frontleft, backright and backleft burners Burnercap Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because Burnercap disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter...
  • Page 48 Installation Instructions CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER 161CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Theoven is designedto operate quietlg and automaticallg. To operate the oven, pressthe BAKE pad and then pressthe Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be number pads until 350° appears in the display.Touch the START checked after the range and gas supplg lines have been pad.After B0-90 seconds,the oven burner will ignite and burn carefullg checked for leaks.

  • Page 49: Air Adjustment

    Installation Instructions 1-8-1 ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER I-8-1 ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY NECESSARY (CONT.) Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. remove the oven bottom: Remove the screws holding down rear of the oven bottom.
  • Page 50 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE ICONT.} -AWARNING! Wallboard Backof range • Range must be secured with an approved Anti-Tip device. Unless properlg installed, the range could be tipped bg gou or a child standing, sitting or leaning •...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Tips

    Beforeyou call for service... 6EAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and moneg! Review the charts on the following pages first and _lOUm%l not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Plugon range is not completely • Hake sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly Top burners do not light inserted in the electrical outlet.
  • Page 52 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes What To Do Gas/Control Lockout or • If LOCappears in the display, the range control is Control Lockout feature locked. Turn this feature off to use the range. See is activated the Gas/Control Lockout section.
  • Page 53 GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Excessivesoil. Excessivesmoking • Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad, Open the windows to rid the room of smoke, Wait until the LOCKEDDOOR light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cgcle. Oven door will not open Oven too hot.
  • Page 54 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes What To Do A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. blown or the circuit brea ker tripped. The clock is in the •...
  • Page 55 Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez _ : OWNERSHIPREGJSTRATJOH P.O. BOX1780 MISSJSSAUGA, O HTARJO L4Y 4G1 (FORCAHADJAH COHSUMERS OHLY)
  • Page 56 Please register y ourproduct t o enable usto contactyou VeuiUez enregistrer votre produit a findenousperme_ede inthe remote event a safetynoticeisissued forthisproduct communiquer avecvoussijamais unavisdes6curit6 concemant andto allowforefficient c ommunication u nderthe terms ceproduit 6tait6mis etdecommuniquer facilement avec vousen ofyourwarranty, should the needarise, vertudevol_e garantie, silebesoin s'enfairse_r.

  • Page 57: Accessories

    ** The XLpan does not fit in 24" watt ovens, 27" drop-ins or 20"/24" ranges. Toplace your order, call 800.626.2002 (U.S.), 8 00.661.1616 (Canada)or mail this form to: In the U.S.:GE Parts, PO. Box 221027, Memphis, TN38122-1027. In Canada: GE Parts, 1 Factory Lane,Moncton, N.B.EIC 9M3 Broiler Pan Order Form...
  • Page 58 USA. If the product is located in on area where service by o GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for o trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to on Authorized GE Service Location for service.
  • Page 59 Service trips to gour home to teach gou how to use Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods or acts of God. the product. Improper installation, deliverg or maintenance. Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible defects with this appliance. Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or Damage caused after deliverg.
  • Page 60 Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Habe service center,or call 1.800.661.1616. Contact Us GEAppliances.com In the U.S.: If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE,contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GEAppliances,Appliance Park Louisville,KY40225 In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca, or write to: Director,Consumer Relations,Mabe Canada Inc.

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