GE AGBS45DEFBS Owner's Manual
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Using The Cooktop
Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using The Oven
Using the clock and timer . . . . . . . . .12
Oven Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Oven Racks and Rack Positions . . . .13
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cooking Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cleaning The Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cleaning The Door and Drawer . . . .20
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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Model # __________________
Serial # ___________________
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Owner's Manual
49-85209-2 07-13 GE
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
You can find them on a label nuestro sitio de internet on the side trim or on the front of GEAppliances.com. the (lower) oven behind the oven door. In Canada contact us at: www.GEAppliances.ca 49-85209-2 07-13 GE... -
Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - Page 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING 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 cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. WARNING This product contains one or more chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) WARNING Never block the vents (air openings) of the not touch, or let clothing or other flammable range. They provide the air inlets and outlets materials contact any interior area of the oven; that are necessary for the range to operate allow sufficient time for cooling first.
- Page 5 IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING WARNING STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a the oven off and wait for the fire to go out.
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when NEVER cover any slots, loading and unloading food from the oven. This holes, or passages in the oven bottom or helps prevent burns from touching hot surfaces cover an entire rack with materials such of the door and oven walls.
- Page 7 BROIL DRAWER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING (Some models) The purpose of the broil drawer is to hold hot Use care when opening the drawer. Open the cooked foods at serving temperature. Bacteria drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape will grow very rapidly in food that is between 40 before removing or replacing food.
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Page 8: Warranty
GE at the time of service. For the period of one year from the date of the original purchase. GE will provide any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part. -
Page 9: Assistance / Accessories
Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website (www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/) 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. -
Page 10: Surface Burners
Surface Burners How to Light a Surface Burner WARNING You will hear a clicking noise— Burners should be operated the sound of the electric spark only when covered by cookware. Burner flames igniting the burner. When one not covered by cookware present a risk of fire or burner is turned to LITE, all clothing ignition. -
Page 11: Stove Top Grills
Surface Burners (Cont.) Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown cookware may melt. Follow cookware manufacturer’s evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight- recommendations for cooking methods. -
Page 12: Griddle
Using the clock and timer Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. You have the choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day. In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that the time is up. -
Page 13: 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 keep cool and operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range. -
Page 14: Oven Controls
Oven Controls Oven Temperature Knob (on some models) OVEN TEMP Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the setting you want. Preheat the oven for 10 minutes for baking. The “oven on” light comes on when the burner is on. It will cycle on and off during cooking. -
Page 15: Cooking Modes
Cooking Modes Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing. -
Page 16: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED FOOD TYPE MODE(S) RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Baked Goods Layer cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, quick Bake 2 or 3 Use shiny cookware. breads, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack Layer cakes* on Multiple Ensure adequate airflow Bake 2 and 4 Racks... -
Page 17: Cleaning The Oven
Cleaning The Oven Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the oven. Control Panel and Knobs Wipe the control panel after each use of the oven with Not all knobs are interchangeable. To determine the a damp cloth. -
Page 18: Cleaning The Cooktop
Cleaning The Oven (Cont.) Oven Interior (continued) Self Clean Mode (on some models) cookware or other items should all be removed from the Read Self-Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at the oven before initiating a self-clean cycle. Close the door. beginning of this manual before using Self Clean Mode. Slide the door latch handle to the left as far as it will go. -
Page 19: Cleaning The Burners
Cleaning The Cooktop (Cont.) Cleaning The Burners CAUTION Burner Caps Do not operate the cooktop Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with without all burner parts and grates in place. clean water. You may scour with a plastic scouring pad Any spill on or around an electrode must be carefully to remove burned-on food particles. -
Page 20: Cleaning The Door And Drawer
Cleaning The Cooktop (Cont.) Burner Grates Grates should be washed in hot, soapy water and When replacing the grates, be sure to locate them rinsed with clean water. To soften burned-on food, correctly on the cooktop. Grates are identified by the place grates in a plastic bag containing ¼-cup of words LEFT and RIGHT on their bottom surfaces. -
Page 21: Maintenance
Maintenance Oven Light Replacement SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical WARNING power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn. BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do My new oven doesn't Your new oven has a different cooking For the first few uses, follow your recipe cook like my old one. - Page 23 Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Oven light does not Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace bulb. work Switch operating light is broken. Call for service. Oven will not The temperature is too high to set a Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.
- Page 24 Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Top burners do not light Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly or do not burn evenly. inserted in the electrical outlet.