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Owner’s Manual Electric Ranges Coil Top and Radiant Top Models ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 Part No. 164D3333P189 Pub. No. 49-8962 7-99 JR...
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Congratulations! You Are Now Part of Our Family. Welcome to our family. We’re proud of our quality Important! products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll Staple sales slip or cancelled see it in this easy-to-use check here. Owner’s Manual and you’ll Proof of the original purchase date hear it in the friendly voices...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Be sure your appliance Do not allow anyone is properly installed to climb, stand or hang and grounded by a on the door, storage...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use only dry pot Do not use water on holders—moist or damp grease fires. Never pick pot holders on hot up a flaming pan. Turn surfaces may result in the controls off.
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Do not touch the surface Potentially hot surfaces units, the heating include the cooktop, elements or the interior areas facing the surface of the oven. cooktop, oven vent These surfaces may be opening, surfaces near hot enough to burn the opening, crevices even though they are around the oven door dark in color.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! OVEN Stand away from the Pulling out the shelf range when opening to the stop-lock is a the oven door. Hot convenience in lifting air or steam which heavy foods. It is also escapes can cause a precaution against burns to hands, face...
SELF-CLEANING OVEN (on some models) Do not clean the door Before self-cleaning gasket. The door gasket the oven, remove the is essential for a good broiler pan, grid and seal. Care should be other cookware. taken not to rub, Be sure to wipe up damage or move excess spillage before the gasket.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SURFACE UNITS–ALL MODELS Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
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WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE UNITS (on some models) Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. When the cooktop is Do not operate the cool, use only the radiant surface units if the glass is broken.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! COIL SURFACE UNITS (on some models) Clean the cooktop Be sure the drip pans with caution. If a wet and the vent duct are sponge is used to wipe not covered and are in spills on a hot cooktop, place.
Using the surface units. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want. At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the power level you set. Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.
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Using the radiant surface units (on some models) About the radiant surface units… SURFACE The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a COOKING smooth glass surface. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time.
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Selecting types of cookware for radiant glass cooktop models. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Stainless Steel: recommended Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge.
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Selecting types of cookware for coil cooktop models. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on coil cooktops. Surface Cookware Tips Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast- iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings.
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Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Clock and Timer Features COOK TIME ON/OFF Pad Press this pad and then press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperature.
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Using the oven controls. (on some models) Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control Settings On some models you may use the oven light switch to turn the light on and off when the door is closed. OVEN ON Light Glows anytime the oven is heating.
Using the oven. Oven Temperature Knob (on some models) Turn this knob to the setting you want. The oven cycling light glows until the oven reaches your selected temperature, then goes off and on with the oven element(s) during cooking. Before you begin…...
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Using the oven. Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible.
Broiling guide Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments Bacon 1/2 lb. (about ⁄ ⁄ Arrange in single layer. 8 thin slices) Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) Space evenly. Well Done 1/2 to 3/4″...
Using CircuWave ™ (on some models) Benefits of CircuWave Saves time (up to 30%) when roasting meats and cooking casseroles, whole meals and main dishes. Time savings will depend on size, type and amount of food. Seals in moisture while the outside of meats and poultry gets crisp and brown.
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To Set the Oven for CircuWave Turn the knob to the desired oven temperature. Push the CircuWave switch to turn on the CircuWave fan. After cooking is finished, turn the oven off and push the CircuWave button to turn the fan off. Tips when using CircuWave Be sure to check the internal temperature of food to make sure that it is cooked thoroughly.
Using the clock and timer. (on some models) The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self-cleaning cycle. To Set the Clock: Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
Using the timed baking and roasting features. (on some models) Do not latch the oven door during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do 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 you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
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To Adjust the Thermostat on Standard Clean Models Pull the Oven Temp knob off the shaft, look at the back of the knob and note the current setting before making any adjustments. Loosen both screws on the back of the knob. To increase the oven temperature, move the pointer 1 notch toward the words “MAKE HOTTER.”...
Using the self-cleaning oven (on some models). Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle.
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How to Delay the Start of Cleaning (on some models) Latch the door. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN. Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time cleaning will start. When the CLEAN light flashes, and the oven has completely cooled, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF .
Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Interior (non-self clean models) With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of the oven—top, bottom, sides, back and inside of the door—will stay new- looking for years. Let the range cool before cleaning. We recommend that you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the range.
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Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable for cleaning. Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the oven is completely cool. To remove the door, open it to the special stop position. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
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Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element. Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated. To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake element. Clean with warm soapy water. Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool.
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Broiler Pan & Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a proper container. After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
Cleaning the glass cooktop. Clean the glass surface with cleaning cream before you use the cooktop for the first time. Also, clean the glass surface after each use. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier. To clean the cooktop seal, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean.
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Special Care Be sure to use a new sharp razor scraper. Do not use a dull or nicked blade. Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the surface of your cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still hot.
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Care and cleaning of the range. Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (on some models) The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain on the finish.
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Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. Surface Units (on some models) Surface unit To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil. To remove a surface unit: To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units Drip pan...
Care and cleaning of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury. Control Panel and Knobs Clean up spatters with a damp cloth.
Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector’s use. IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed. NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions for future use.
Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Prepare the Opening ″ spacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls above cooktop Allow 1 ⁄ surface. Allow 30″ minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal top cabinet, and 15″ minimum between countertop and adjacent cabinet bottom.
Read these instructions completely and carefully. Flooring Under the Range Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the range on this type of flooring, it should be installed on a 1/4″...
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Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Power Cord Strain Relief Installation Remove the lower rear range wiring cover to expose the connector block and bracket. ″) located on bracket directly below the Remove the knockout ring (1 ⁄...
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3-Wire Power Cord Installation WARNING: The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals. Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from the connector block.
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Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. 4-Wire Power Cord Installation WARNING: The neutral wire of the supply circuit is connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals.
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3-Wire Conduit Installation Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Do not remove ground strap connection. WARNING: Connector block is approved for copper wire connection only.
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Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. 4-Wire Conduit Installation Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Remove the grounding strap from the connector block middle location and the screw connecting it to the frame of the range. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts.
Anti-Tip Bracket Installation An Anti-Tip bracket is supplied with instructions for installation in a variety of locations. The instructions include a template, a parts list and a list of tools necessary to complete the installation. Read the Important Safety Information and the instructions that fit your situation before beginning installation.
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Glass Cooktops Use pans which are Surface units will not Improper cookware •...
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do Coil Cooktops With the controls off, check Surface units The surface units are • to make sure the surface not functioning not plugged in solidly. unit is plugged completely properly into the receptacle. Check to see the correct •...
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do See the Using the Food does not bake Oven controls • oven section. or roast properly improperly set. See the Using the Shelf position is • oven section. incorrect or the shelf is not level.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do Preheat the broil element Food does not In some areas the • for 10 minutes. broil properly power (voltage) may be low. Broil for the longest period • of time recommended in the Broiling guide . See the Adjust the oven Oven temperature Oven thermostat...
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Disconnect all power to “F—and a number” You have a function • the range for 5 minutes flash in the display error code. and then reconnect power. If the function error code repeats, call for service.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do Self-Cleaning Models Allow the range to cool to Oven will not The oven temperature • room temperature and self-clean is too high to set a reset the controls. self-clean operation. Make sure you turn the Oven controls •...
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Turn the Oven CLEAN light • The oven door was Temperature knob to OFF . is on when you accidentally locked. Allow the oven to cool. want to cook Never force the door latch handle.
Electric Range Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an ® authorized Customer Care technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in One Year materials or workmanship.
Service Telephone Numbers. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 ® The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-...
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