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Problem Solver.......................37, 38
Thermostat Adjustment–
Anti-Tip Device ...........................2, 3,25,32
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ...................5, 14, 16-18,21
preparation
.................................24-36
Air Adjustment .............................................3 1
Consumer Services...................39
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Appliance Registration .................................2
Broiler Drawer .....................................................22
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GE App6ances
164 D2764P058
49-8566

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  • Page 1 Problem Solver.......37, 38 Thermostat Adjustment– Anti-Tip Device ......2, 3,25,32 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil ....5, 14, 16-18,21 preparation .........24-36 Air Adjustment ..........3 1 Consumer Services....39 . ;:::: Appliance Registration .........2 Broiler Drawer .............22 GE App6ances 164 D2764P058 49-8566...
  • Page 2 To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in can correct yourself. the back of this guide. To obtain replacement parts, contact GE~otpoint Service Centers. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
  • Page 3 Have your range instilled and properly grounded by a quatified installer, in accordance with the Installation Instructions, Any adjustment tipping of the ra~ge, attach it to the ~ gas range installers or service technicians. supplied. To check if the device is installed and @...
  • Page 4 (continued) CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN * Always use the LITE position (on ~lectrie Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking hang on the door, broiler drawer or eooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it hazardous.
  • Page 5: Cleaning Your Range

    Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point, door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool. * -g out the she~to the sheti=stop is a convenience in Efting heavy foods.
  • Page 6 Features and appearanc vary. , ~.
  • Page 7 Feature Index page (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) (on some models) 2 Surface Burners and Grates 4,5,9-11,20,21 3 Clock and Timer (on some models) Oven Vent (located on cooktop on some models) 4,5, 12,22 5 Oven Control 11, 13, 15, 16, 18,22 6 Surface Burner Control Knobs...
  • Page 8 CLOCK Am T~R set the clock, push in the knob and turn it to the right. Let the knob out when the clock hands reach the correct time. Continue turning the knob to OFF. (Appearance may vary) The timer has been combined with the range clock. Use it to time all your precise cooking operations.
  • Page 9 Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or to cooking with induction or other electric surface surface unit you have. units, you will notice some differences when you use gas burners.
  • Page 10 After Lighting a Burner Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you Do not operate a burner for an extended period of place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the other materials on them.
  • Page 11: Before Using Your Oven

    Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight- and cools very slowly.
  • Page 12 (continued) Oven Shelves The shelves are To remove a shelf designed with stop- from the oven, pull it locks so when placed toward you, tilt the front correctly on the shelf end upward and pull the supports, they will stop shelf out.
  • Page 13: Pan Placement

    Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust technology in oven contiol systems. It is recommended the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do Zt that you operate your new oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with its performance.
  • Page 14: Aluminum Foil

    (continued) Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results. Aluminum Foil Cookies Never entirely cover When baking cookies, a shelf with aluminum flat cookie sheets (without foil. This will disturb sides) produce better- the heat circulation and looking cookies.
  • Page 15 You may find that your new oven cooks differently To Adjust the Thermostat: than the one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide.
  • Page 16 Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Therefore the oven controls are set for Baking. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and (You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
  • Page 17 Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. completion of cooking time is recommended.
  • Page 18 Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the Both the oven and broiler compartment doors food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. must be closed during broiling. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking Turn most foods once during cooking (the exception to a minimum.
  • Page 19 The oven and broiler compartment doors must be If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling. closed during broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only. Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with When arranging the food on the pan, do not let fatty your range.
  • Page 20: Sealed Burner Assemblies

    Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE. Sealed Burner Assemblies The electrode of Grate...
  • Page 21: Burner Grates

    Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates Although they’re durable, the grates will gradually back on the range while they are wet.
  • Page 22: Control Panel And Knobs

    (continued) Control Panel and Knobs — control knobs It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth. stem.
  • Page 23: Porcelain Oven Interior

    Lift-Off Oven Door TO CLEAN THE DOOR: The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You may (Do not immerse the door in water.) need help removing and replacing the door. Inside of door: To remove the door, open it a few inches to Allow to cool before cleaning.
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: Remove all pacting material and literature horn oven before connecting 1. Open windows. gas and electrical supply to range. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Etinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances betvveen the range and adjacent combustible surfaces.
  • Page 25 minimum clearance of 30” between the cooking Instigation of this range must conform with surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets. local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI If a 30” clearance between cooking surface 2223.1, htest edition.
  • Page 26 GENERAL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LO~TION Dimensions and Clearances in this section Depending on your range, you’ll find the model for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These and serial numbers on a label on the front frame dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. of the range, behind the broiler drawer.
  • Page 27 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4“ of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas @ropane or butane), 10” of water column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed.
  • Page 28 CONNECT THE UHGE TO GM (continued) Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of Flexible Cennector Hookup kr Models the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas Equipped with Sealed Burners supply to the range.
  • Page 29 Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord d be Disconnected ~equen~. Electrical Requirements adapter maybe used only on a 15-amp circuit. Do not use an adapter on a 20amp circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20amp circuit circuit. mere local codes permit, a breaker or time delay fuse.
  • Page 30 (continued) CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Cord ~ be Disconne&d Fr~uen@. Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after range and gas supply use an adapter plug in these situations Do not lines have been carefully checked for leaks. because disconnecting of the power cord Electric I@ition Models places undue strain on the adapter and leads to...
  • Page 31 Your oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically. To operate the oven, turn the OWN CONTROL knob to a setting above 200°E Mer burn until the set temperature is reached. The oven burner will continue to cycle on and off as necessary to maintain the oven at the temperature indicated by the OWN CONTROL knob.
  • Page 32 8 LEVELING IME ~HGE 1. Remove the broiler drawer. 2. Use a 3/16” open-end or socket wrench to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns. 3. Use a 1%” open-end or adjustable wrench to back out the front leveling legs two turns.
  • Page 33 HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS range leaves the factory set for use with natural This Lever shown closed. gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these instructions PUSH DOWN TO —. and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas.
  • Page 34 HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE Orifice Spuds for Convetii”gto LPGas: (continued) with this Use and Care Guide. LP orifice spuds have a 2-digit number and the letter “L” on one CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS side. Each orflce spud will also have 1 or 2 Burner Head grooves on one side, denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed as shown below.
  • Page 35 5. To prevent leakage, make sure the orifice CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet Oven Burner tubes. Use a small wrench to hold the inlet tube Remove oven door, broiler drawer, oven hex to prevent it from twisting. bottom and burner baffle.
  • Page 36 HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE CHECK QUALITY OF FMES WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS (continued) to be determined visually. all connections have been made, make sure When all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve.
  • Page 37 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electric~ outlet. OVEN WILL NOT WORK The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. Oven controls not properly set. The oven gas shut off valve may have accidentally been moved during SURFACE BURNERS LIGHT BUT OVEN cleaning or moving.
  • Page 38 Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used. * Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven ~ermostat— Aluminum fofi used improperly in the oven. If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
  • Page 39 With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance horn GE, wdll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service convenience (7:00 a.m.
  • Page 40 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is prjnted on recycled paper. Part No. 164 D2764P056...

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