GE C2S980 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions

...... 2-8

Operating Instructions

Convection Oven ..........

19-23

Roasting Guide ..............

Timed Convection Baking ...... 23

Gas/Control Lockout ...........

Gas Surface Burners .......

9, 11

Griddle ........................

Lower Oven Drawer

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Thermostat ................

27, 28

Upper Oven ...............

12-27

Aluminum Foil .............

Baking or Roasting ........

Broiling Guide .............

Clock and Timer ...........

Oven Controls .............

Preheating .................

Probe ...................

18, 21

Sabbath Feature ..........

Self-Cleaning .............

29, 30

Special Features .........

24, 25

Timed Baking and

Roasting Features ...........

Care and Cleaning

Burner Grates .................

Burner Caps and Heads ...... 32

Control Panel and Knobs ..... 37

Cooktop Surface ............

Griddle ......................

Lift-Off Oven Door ..........

Lower Oven Drawer

........

Oven Air Vents ..............

Oven Heating Elements

..... 35

Oven Light Replacement ...... 38

Oven Shelves .................

Sealed Burner Assemblies .... 31

Self-Cleaning ..............

29, 30

Stainless Steel Surfaces .......

Installation

Instructions

............

39-52

Anti-Tip Device ................

Check Ignition of

Surface Burners ...........

50, 51

Connect Range

to Electric .................

44, 46

Connect Range to Gas ..... 43, 45

Dimensions and

Clearances ....................

Electrical Connections ...... 47-49

Level the Range ...............

Location Guidelines ...........

LP .............................

Safetg Instructions ........

39, 40

Accessories

..................

Troubleshooting Tips .53-56

Consumer

Support

Consumer

Support ..............

Back Cover

Product Registration

...... 61, 62

Warrantu for Customers

in Canada .....................

Warrantu for Customers

in the U.S.A....................

C25980

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.

183D5580P214 49-85130-2 01-08JR

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Page 1 Installation Safety Instructions ..2-8 Instructions .... 39-52 Operating Instructions Anti-Tip Device ....Convection Oven ..19-23 Check Ignition of Roasting Guide ....C25980 Surface Burners ... 50, 51 Timed Convection Baking ..23 Connect Range Gas/Control Lockout ...
Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. WARNING! ANTI-TIPDEVICE _ ALL RANGES CAN TIP _ INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT _ INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE _ SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS _k WARNING: If theinformation in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result...
Page 3 _e,com WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent propertg damage, personal injur_l, or loss of life. ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges con tip and injury could result. To prevent occidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall bg installing the Anti-Tip device supplied.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. WARNING! IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish o fist of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to wom customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS S'_Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path ]'_ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments and out of draftu locations to prevent poor while using the appliance. Be careful when air circulation. reaching for items stored in cabinets over the range.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. AkWARNING! SURFACEBURNERS eadly Use proper pan size-avoid pans that are unstable or tipped. Select cool<ware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, mal<e sure cool<ware 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 7 LOWEROVENDRAWER _'_The purpose of the warm setting of the lower _'_Do not touch the heating element or the oven drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at interior surface of the lower oven drawer. serving temperature. Alwaus start with hot These surfaces mau be hot enough to burn.
Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. COOK MEATAND POULTRYTHOROUGHLY... Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 16O°Fand poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F Cooking to these temperotures usually protects against foodbome illness. UPPER OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven.
Page 9 Using the gas surface burners. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner !2_ Hake sure all burners are in place. !::f: D o not operate the burner for an extended...
Page 10: Griddle
Using the griddle. Your non-stick coated griddle provides NOTE:Yourgriddle 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 NOTE:Do not clean the griddle in the CAUTION: Place and r emove...
Page 11 Using the gas surface burners. ge.com Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is Glass: Thereare two tgpes of glass recommended because it heats quicklg cookware-those far oven use onlg and those and evenlg. Mast foods brown evenlg in an for top-of-range cooking (saucepans,coffee aluminum skillet.
Page 12: Oven Controls
Using the upper oven controls. (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) OVEN CO_ROLS 0 @®®®® Feature5 and appearance may vat) OvenControl, Clock,Timer and Features DELAYSTARTPad BAKE Pad Touchto selectthe bakefunction. Use along with COOKING TIME or SELF CLEAN pads to set the oven to start and BROILHI/LO Pad stop automaticallg at a time gou set.
Page 13 Using the upper oven. ge, com To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before gou turn the oven on. Before you begin... The shelves have stop-locks, so that when To remove a shelf, pull it toward gou, tilt the placed correctlg on the supports, theg will front end up and pull it out.
Page 14: Aluminum Foil
Using the upper oven. How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Tgpe of Food Shelf Position Touch the BAKE pad. Frozen pies(oncookiesheet} Touch the number pads to set the desired temperature. Angelfood cake Touch the STARTpad. Bundtor poundcakes The word ON and 100°...
Page 15 How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling--Close the oven door Placethe meat or fish on a broiler grid Touch the STARTpad. in a broiler pan. NOTE:Thedisplay will alwags automaticdlg Follow suggested shelf positions in remind you to close the doo_ the Broiling Guide.
Page 16 Using the clockand timer. Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time If number pads are not touched within one of dag for the automatic oven timing minute after gou touch the CLOCKpad, the functions to work properlg.
Page 17 Using the timed baking and roasting features (upper oven only). ge.com NOTE: Foods that spoil easily-such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultr_l 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 Using the 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 aloneness you want. Use of probesother than the one providedwith this product mag result in damage to the probe.
Page 19 Using the convection oven. ge.com The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leove 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 shelf between convection bake and roast and position (A).
Page 20 Usingthe convectionoven. Cookware for Convection Cooking Before using your convection oven,check Metal and Glass to see if gour cookware leaves room for air Ang tgpe of cookware will work in your circulation in the oven. If gou are baking with convection oven.
Page 21 How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe The display will flash PROBEand the oven After the internal temperature of the food control will signal if the probe is inserted into reaches IO0°F,the changing internal the outlet, and you have not set a probe temperature will be shown in the displag.
Page 22: Roasting Guide
Usingthe convectionoven. ConvectionRoasting 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 BonelessRib,TopSirloin Rare t 20 24 325°F 140°F Medium 2_28 325°F 160F Well 28 32...
Page 23: Timed Convection Baking
Using the timed convection baking features (upper oven only}. ge.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 easilg-such...
Page 24 Special features of your upper oven control. Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following 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/Control Lockout
Gos/Control Lockout (on some modeJs) When this feature is on and the touch pads Your control will ollow gou to lock out the surface burners, oven burners and control are touched, the control will beep and the panel so theg cannot be activated.
Page 26: Sabbath Feature
Using the Sabbath Feature.(on some mode/s (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature con 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 Adjust the upper oven thermostat--Do it yourself! ge.com You mag find that gour new oven cooks differentlg than the one it replaced. Use gour new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If gou still think gout new oven is too hot or too cold, gou can adjust...
Page 28 ¢/1 Using the 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 t he Lower Oven r°wer I_q Pushin and turn the lower oven drawer NOTES:...
Page 29: Self-Cleaning
Using the self-cleaning upper oven. ge, com r-,I- The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Cycle Before o Cleon iiiiiii} ii!i@!F i!¸¸u¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ "% !il}}i{ii!{iiiii!iiii! i! li ¸ For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend Do not clean the gasket.
Page 30: Self-Cleaning
Using the self-cleaning upper oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properlg. How to Delag the Start of Cleaning Hake sure the clock shows the correct time The door locks automaticallg. The displag will of day.
Page 31: Sealed Burner Assemblies
Careand cleaning of the range, ge.com Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If gout range is removed for cleaning, servicing or ang reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged praperlg 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 of the range. Burner Caps and Heads Before removingtheburnercapsand heads Replacement remember theirsizeandlocation.Replace them Burner Heads in thesameIoosdon offer deaning. Replace burnerheadsoverthe electrodes on NOTE:Do not use steal wool or scouring powders thecooktop,in the correctlocationsaccording to to clean the burner parts. theirsize.Thereisone small,onemedium,one extra largeand onedual flameextra largeburner !iii!i !i{{ii...
Page 33: Burner Grates
Burner Grates Your range has three professional-stgledouble If white spots remain, remove them grates.These grates are position-specific. with a soap-filled scouring pad and rinse For maximum stability, these grates should thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture. only be used in their proper positions.For These deposits are usually a salt residue that Appearance may vary.
Page 34: Stainless Steel Surfaces
National Parts Center 800.626.2002(U.S.) Read carefullg the instructions on the back 888.261.3055(Canada) of the Brightener (included with gour range} ge.com (U.S.) for better results. www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)
Page 35: Oven Heating Elements
Door Lift-Off Oven S>; The area outside the gasket can The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. be cleaned with a soap-filled plastic You mag need help removing and replacing the door scouring pad. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar Do not lift the door bg the handle.
Page 36: Lower Oven Drawer
Care and cleaning of the range. Removable Lower Oven Drawer To replace the drawer: NOTE: Before performing ang adjustments, cleaning or service, disconnect the range Placethe left drawer rail around electrical power supplg at the household the inner left rail guide and slide distribution panel bg removing the fuse or it in slightly to hook it.
Page 37: Oven Air Vents
Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings/of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of...
Page 38: Oven Light Replacement
Care and cleaning of the range. _ _ _:_ _ __ _ _ Oven Shelves and Drawer Racks "F Clean the shelveswith an abrasive cleansen To make the shelvesslide more easilg, applg a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil The oven shelvesmag be cleaned in the to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the self-cleaning oven.
Page 39 Installation of the range. Read these instructions completelg and carefullg. IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS i;1; T his product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. When using ball type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type. _ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
Page 40 Installation of the range. WARNING! INSTALLATION S AFETY INSTRUCTIONS ,,,i,,o Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency, manufacturer (dealer) or the gas supplier. Never reuse old flexibleconnectors.
Page 41: Dimensions And Clearances
Read these instructions completelg and carefullg. ¢n DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES ¢3 Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of gout range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) mag be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
Page 42: Safety Instructions
Installation of the range. TOOLSYOU WILL NEED _/,_*:; _i:, P hillips and fiat-blade screwdrivers N Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply !__!,,_ line (3/4" or 1/2 " NPT x 1/2 " I.D.) _i:, P enciland ruler i_:_ F lare union adapter for connection to pressure _'_ Two pipe wrenches (onefor backup) regulator on range (2/2 "...
Page 43 Read these instructions completelg and carefully. Gas Supplg Requirements Recommended Gas Pipe Outlet Locations NOTE: Make gas connections the left side of the cutout opening 30" Recommended area for through-the-well connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve This aroo allows flushinstallation t o rear wall Recommended area...
Page 44 Installation of the range. Electrical Power Supply Requirements ,,,i,,o Recommended Electrical Outlet Locations NOTE: Hake 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 4prong 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 supplg valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off ¢3 until the new hookup has been completed. Don't forget to rdight the pilot on other gas appliances when gou turn the gas back on.
Page 46 Installation of the range. Connect the Range to the Electrical Supply ¢tl Skip to Step 5 if the power cord shipped on the range does not match your wall receptacle. Using an Existing NEMA 14-50R Receptacle Plugthe range power cord into a properly A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 grounded wall receptacle.Skipto Step6 if the minimum volt range is required.
Page 47 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 Four wall receptacle. 3-Wire Power Cord Installation Option WARNING: The neutral or ground {appearance wire of the power cord must be connected to mayvary)
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 _lour wall receptacle. 3-Wire Conduit Installation Option Locate the copper ground strap on the lower back of the range. Loosenthe upper center screw on the terminal block.
Page 49 Read these instructions completelg and carefullg. Replace the Power Cord (Optional) Continued Perform this step only if the power cord shipped on the range does not match Four wall receptacle. ¢3 4-Wire Conduit Installation Option Removethe strain relief clamp from the bracket.
Page 50 Installation of the range. Seal the Openings Seal ang openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. Assemble Surface Burners Burner Heads (on some models) Caps .£ Placeburner heads over the electrodes Place the matching size caps onto the burner on the cooktop, in the correct locations bases or heads.
Page 51: Level The Range
Read these instructions completelg and carefullg. Check Ignition of Surface Burners Operation of all cooktop burners should be checked Electric Ignition after the range and gas supplg lines have been Select a top burner knob and simultaneouslg carefullg checked for leaks. push in and turn to LITE position.
Page 52 Installation of the range. Install the Anti-Tip Device An Anti-Tip bracket is suppliedwith WARNING: instructions for installation in a varlets of locations. The instructions include b!¢ Range must be secured bg Anti-Tip bracket all necessary information to complete the supplied. installation.
Page 53 Beforeyou coilfor service.., ge.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and mone_l! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Plug on range is not completelg • Hake sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properlg...
Page 54 Beforeyou call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes What To Do • If LOCON appears in the display, the range control is locked. Turn this feature off to use the range. See the Gas/Control Lockout section. The display will always •...
Page 55 Possible Causes What To Do Oven controls not properlg set. • Seethe Using the self-cleaning oven section. Oven was heavilg soiled. • Clean up heavg spillovers before starting the clean cgcle. Heavilg soiled ovens mag need to self-clean again or for a longer period of time.
Page 56 Beforeyou coilfor service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes What To Do The convection fan mag turn ° This is normal. To maximize cooking evenness, the on and off automaticallg, fan is designed to operate in both directions with a pause in between. Preheat temperature °...
Page 57: Accessories
Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com (U.S.)or www.GEAppliances.ce (Canada), or call 800.626.2002 (U.S.)or 888.2613035 (Canada) (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. ii!!(iiiili)iiiiii_!_!ii_iiii!_i_!;i!i ,_!_ _i,!iFi!ili!!ii_i!!!_!ii_ii(i_ii_!ii!)!i!ii!i Grates Surface Burner Caps...
Page 58 Notes.
Page 59 You can rest easg, knowing that all gout valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. 800.626.2224 Place gour confidence in GE and call us in the U.S.toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 gears old, in the continental ...................
Page 60 * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-maN, discounts, special offers and other GE Consumer & Industrial important communications from GE Appliances (GEA} Appliances [ Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA's carefully selected...
Page 61 USA. If the product is located in an area where service bg a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, gou mag be responsible for a trip charge or gou mag be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
Page 62 GE Dual Fuel Range Warrantg. Imr c ustomers inCanada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple gour receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care ®technician. For service, Proof of the original purchase call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model date is needed to obtain service number available when calling for service.
Page 63 Notes.
Page 64 Contact Us ge,com In the U.S.: If gou are not satisfied with the service gou receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including gour phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations,ivlabe Canada Inc.

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