GE CS980 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions

...... 2-7

Operating Instructions

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

21-25

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

Timed Convection Baking ...... 25

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

8, 9

Restaurant-Quality Steak ........ 9

Lower Oven Drawer ..........

Range Lockout .................

Surface Units ..............

10-13

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

29, 30

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

14-32

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

Baking or Roasting ..........

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

31,32

Special Features .........

26, 27

Timed Baking and

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

Care and Cleaning

Control Panel and Knobs ..... 36

Glass Cooktop Surface .... 38, 39

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

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

Lower Oven Drawer ..........

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

Oven Heating Elements ....... 34

Oven Light Replacement ...... 37

Oven Racks ...................

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

31, 32

Stainless Steel Surfaces ....... 33

Installation

Instructions

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40-47

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

40, 46

Dimensions and

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

Electrical Connections ...... 42-45

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

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

Safety Instructions ............

Troubleshooting

Tips ......................

48-50

Accessories

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Consumer Support

Consumer

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

Back Cover

Ownership

Registration

for Customers

Canada only

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

51, 52

Warranty for Customers

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

Warranty for Customers

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

CS980

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.

183D6379P054

49-88040

05-09JR

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
40-47 Operating Instructions Anti-Tip Device .... 40, 46 Convection Oven ..21-25 Dimensions and Roasting Guide ....CS980 Clearances ....> Timed Convection Baking ..25 Electrical Connections ..42-45 Griddle ....... 8, 9 Level the Range ....Restaurant-Quality Steak ..9 Location Guidelines ...
Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. i/iiii;ii_,_,i_;iiYiill READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! iiiiii'ii_iiiiiiiii'_iii For Four 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 To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured bg a properly installed anti-tip bracket.
Page 3 GEAppliances.com COOK MEATAND POULTRY THOROUGHLY... Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°E Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodbome illness. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments Do not touch the surface units, the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE UNITS Use proper pan size-select cookwore having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookwore will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Page 5 GEAppliances.com RADIANT SURFACEUNITS Use care when touching the cooktop. Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet The glass surface of the cooktop will retain sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot heat after the controls have been turned off. surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! LOWER OVEN DRAWER The purpose of the warm setting of the lower Do not touch the heoting element or the oven drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at interior surface of the lower oven drawer. serving temperature.
Page 7: Upper Oven
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. iiiiiiiiiiiii! When using cooking or roasting bags in the Do notuse theoven a storage area.
Page 8 Usingthe griddle. .w,,_ Your nonstick coated griddle provides NOTE:Your griddle will discolor over time as it becomes seasoned with use. an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes or other food usuallg prepared in a frging pan or skillet. How to Place the Griddle CAUTION: place and r emove the griddle only when the griddle is cool...
Page 9 GEAppliances.com Restaurant-Quality Steak Many fine restaurants will prepare steak by first searing it using cast iron and then continue to finish the steak in the oven. Using the Lodge®cast-iron griddle that came with your range, you can do the very same thing in the comfort of your own home! The chart and instructions below will guide you through this process.
Page 10 Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Pushthe knob in and turn in either direction A HOTCOOKTOP indicator light will glow to the setting you want. when any radiant element isturned on, and will remain on until the surface is cooled to At both OFF and HI the control clicks into approximatelg 150°R...
Page 11 GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Temperature Limiter Every radiant surface unit has o temperature The temperature limiter may cycle the units Iimiter. off for o time if: The temperature limiter protects the glass The pan boils drg.
Page 12 Using the surface units. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. About the rodiont surfoce units... Th rd n cooopf ur h ngun URFACE ;OOKJN6 beneath a smoothglass surface. cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the h eating of n ew _ arts and i nsulating NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new...
Page 13 Selectingtypesof cookware. GEAppliances.com Stainless Steel: Porcelain Enamel-Covered recommended Cast-Iron: recommended As long as the cookware is covered Aluminum: completelg with porcelain enamel, this Checkpansfor flat bottomsby using cookware is recommended. Caution is heavg weight recommended a straight edge. recommended for cast-iron cookware Good conductivitg.
Page 14: Oven Controls
Using the upper oven controls. (Throughout this manual, features and appearance mabl varbl from blour model.) TiME CONTROLS OVEN CONTROLS Features and appearance may vary. Oven Control, Clock, Timer and Features BAKEPad OVENLIGHTPad Touchto selectthe bakefunction. Touchto turn the oven light on or off. "o "0 DELAYSTARTPad...
Page 15 Using the upper oven. GEAppliances.com To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin... The rocks hove stop-locks, so that when To remove e reck, pull it toward you, placed correctly on the supports, they will tilt the front end up and pull it out.
Page 16: Preheating
Using the upper oven. How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Tgpe of Food Rack Position r-_ Touch the BAKEpad. Frozen pies(oncookiesheet) Touch the number pads to set the desired temperature. Angelfood cake Touch the STARTpad. Bundtor poundcakes The word ON and 1OO °...
Page 17 GEAppliances.com How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling--Close the oven door Placethe meat or fish on a broiler grid Touch the STARTpad. I-il in a broiler pan. NOTE:Thedisplay will always automatically Follow suggested rack positions in remind you to close the door. the Broiling Guide.
Page 18 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 pods ore not touched within of dag for the automatic oven timing one minute offer you touch the CLOCKpod, functions to work properlg.
Page 19: Roasting Features
Using the timed baking and roasting features (upper oven onlyL GEAppliances.com NOTE: Foods that spoil easily-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 20 Usingthe probe. For mang foods, especially roasts and poultrg, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting bg cooking foods to the exact doneness gou want. Useof probesother than the one providedwith _%,_ cable this product mag result in damage to the probe.
Page 21 Usingthe convectionoven. GEAppliances.com The convection oven fun 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 you understand the difference Roasts or poultry should be cooked on rack between convection bake and roast and position (A).
Page 22 Usingthe convectionoven. How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Baking or Roasting Touch the CONVECTION BAKEMULTI/ r-_ Touch the STARTpad. .l RACKpad once for multi-rack To change the oven temperature, touch @@@@@ convection baking. This mode is used the CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTION for cooking food items on more than ROASTpad and then the number pads @®@®@...
Page 23 GEAppliances.com How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe The displag 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 24 Usingthe convectionoven. Convection Rousting Guide Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven Temp. Internal Temp. Beef Rib(5 to 5 Ibs.) RareT 20-24 525°F 140°F Medium 24-28 325°F 160°F Well 28-32 325°F 170°F Boneless Rib,Top Sirloin Rarer 20-24 325°F 140°F Medium 24-28 325°F 160°F Well 28-32 325°F 170°F...
Page 25: Timed Convection Baking
Usingthe timed convection baking features [upperoven only]. GEAppliances.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 easilyJsUCh as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and porkJshould not be allowed...
Page 26 .£ 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 onl_l be activated while the displ%l is showing the time of d%l. The_lremain in the control's memor_l until the steps are repeated.
Page 27 GEAppliances.com Range Lockout i iII i III i:i ! i ii When this feature is on and the touch Your control will allow gou to lock out the surface units, oven burners and control pods ore touched, the control will beep i'.I.
Page 28: Sabbath Feature
Using the Sabbath Feature. (on modds) some .£ (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 29 Adjust the upper oven thermostat--Do it yourself! GEAppliances.com 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,...
Page 30 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.
Page 31 Usingthe self-cleaning upper oven. GEAppliances.com The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle ¢3 For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend Do not cleon the gasket. The fiberglass venting your kitchen with an open window material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion.
Page 32 Usingthe self-cleaning upper oven. 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 33: Griddle
Care and cleaning of the range. 6EAppliances.com 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 or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injur_l.
Page 34: Lift-Off Oven Door
Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door Theoven door is removable, but it is heavy. The area outside the gasket can You may need help removing and replacing be cleaned with a soap-filled plastic the door. scouring pad. Do not lift the door bbl the handle.
Page 35 6EApp/iunces.com ¸¸ Removable Lower Oven Drawer To replace the drawer NOTE:Beforeperforming any adjustments, deaning or service,disconnect the range thePlace theinner leftleft rail guide and slide drawer rail around electricalpower supplg at the househdd distribution pond bg removing the fuse or it in slightlg to hook it.
Page 36: Control Panel And Knobs
Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. Theg provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessarg for the range to operate properlg. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the Vent appearance and bocation vary.
Page 37: Oven Light Replacement
GEAppliances.com Oven Racks Drawer Racks Clean the racks with an abrasive cleanser. To make the racks slide more easily,apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking The oven racks may be cleaned in the oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges self-cleaning oven.
Page 38 Cleaning the glass cooktop. Normal Dailg Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMABRYTE ® Ceramic Cooktop Shakethe cleaning cream well. Apply Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams a few drops of CERAHABRYTE ® Ceramic may not be as effective. Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop. To maintain and protect the surface of your Use a paper towel or CERAMABRYTE ®...
Page 39 GEAppliances.com i',.Ip Metal Marks and Scratches Be careful not to slide pots and pans If pots with a thin overlag of across gour cooktop. It will leave aluminum or copper are allowed to metal markings on the cooktop boil drg, the overlag mag leave black surface.
Page 40: Installation
Installation Free-Standing Instructions Electric Ranges I r_ Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliences.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions completely Be sure your appliance is properly installed and cerefullg. and grounded by a qualified technician.
Page 41 Installation Instructions PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED PREPARE THE OPENING Allow IW' spacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls above the cooktop surface. Allow 30" minimum clearance between the Tin Snips LagBolts AnchorSleeves surface units and the bottom of unprotected (For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on Concrete Floors 0nly) wood or metal top cabinet, and 15"...
Page 42: Electrical Connections
Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ALL NEW CONSTRUCTIONS, MOBILE HOMES AND -A CAUTION: For p ersonal sofetg, INSTALLATIONS WHERE LOCAL not use an extension cord with this appliance. CODES DO NOT ALLOW Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before GROUNDING THROUGH beginning...
Page 43 Installation Instructions For power cord installations only POWER CORD AND STRAIN RELIEF (see the next step if using conduit), assemble INSTALLATION the strain relief in the hole. Insert the power cord through the strain relief and tighten. Remove the wire cover (on the lower back Allow enough slack to easily attach the cord of the range) by removing two (2) screws terminals...
Page 44 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) 3-WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION 4-WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION WARNI NG: WARNING: The neutral or ground The neutral wire wire of the power cord must be connected of the supply circuit must be connected to the neutrel terminel located in the center to the neutral terminel Ioceted in the lower of the terminel...
Page 45 Installation Instructions 3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION I-_ 4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws from Loosen the three lower terminal screws from the terminal block. Insert the center bare wire the terminal block. Remove the ground screw (white/neutral) tip through the bottom center and ground plate and retain them.
Page 46: Level The Range
Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE REPLACE THE WIRE COVER LEVEL THE RANGE Replace the wire cover on the range back by Install the oven racks in the oven and position sliding its right edge under the retaining tab and the range where it will be installed. replacing the two screws removed earlier.
Page 47 Installation Instructions I_1 FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST I_1 OPERATION CHECKLIST Turn on one of the surface units to observe that • Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed (RESET)or the circuit fuses are replaced. the element glows within 60 seconds. Turn the unit off when glow is detected.
Page 48: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting tips. Possible Causes What To Do Surface units will not Improper cookware • Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the surface unit selected. maintain a rolling boil being used. or cooking is not fast enough Surface units do not Cooktop controls •...
Page 49 GEAppliances.com i_,_ Possible Causes What To Do Food does not Oven controls improperlg set. • Hake sure you touch the BROILHI/LO pad. broil properly in the upper oven Oven door not closed. • See the Using the upper oven section. Improper rack position •...
Page 50 Troubleshooting tips. To Do "F--" and a number or You have a function error code. • Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad. Allow the oven to cool for letter flash in the display one hour. Putthe oven back into operation. If the function code repeats. °...
Page 51 Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez _ : OWNERSHIPREGJSTRATJOH P.O. BOX1780 MISSJSSAUGA, O HTARJO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CAHADJAH COHSUMERS OHLY)
Page 52 Veuilbz enregis_er v_e produ&afin d enouspermet[re d e Pleaseregisteryour product to enable usto contact you communiquer avecvous sijamais unavisdes6cur_ concemant in the remote event a safety nolJceis issued for this product and to allow for efficient communicaOonunderthe terms ceproduit6tait6mb e tdecommuniquer facibment a vec vousen ve_ devo_egararrde, silebesoin s'enfairsen_r.
Page 53: Accessories
Knobs Cleaner CleaningPads Scraper Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW AVAILABLE for your range: GE's innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks! • Heavy Duty • Durable • Able to be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven Visit GEAppliances.com (U.S.)or www.GEAppliances.ca...
Page 54 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 55 Damage to the glass cooktop caused bg use of cleaners Service trips to gour home to teach gou how to use other than the recommended cleaning creams. the product. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit installation, deliverg or maintenance. breakers.
Page 56: Consumer Support
Customers in Cenede should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe service center,or call 1.800.881.1818. Contact Us GEAppliunces.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 Hanager, Customer Relations GEAppliances,Appliance Park Louisville,KY40225 In Canada: www.GEAppliences.ce, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, Habe Canada Inc.

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