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Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................3, 25
, Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ..................................5, 15-18
Automatic Clock and Timer .....................1 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6, 7
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Roasting ..............................................l6, 17
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13, 15
Surface Cooking......................................8- 10
Canning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control Settings .....................................8, 9
Cookware Tips.............................................g
Anti-Tip Device .............................................25
Broiler pan, rack ...........................................22
Continuous-Cleani rig.. . . . .. ..........................24
Door Removal ..............................................23
Light Bulb Replacement ............................22
Porcelain Oven Interior ..............................23
GE Appliances
Electric Range
Problem So!ver..............................26
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Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......15
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center" 800.626.2000
Consumer Services ..................27
Appliance Registration .................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................27
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2
Removal of Packaging Tape ........................2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...Back Cover
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- Page 1 Electric Range Problem So!ver......26 Thermostat Adjustment– Anti-Tip Device ........3, 25 Do It Yourself ..........15 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center”...
- Page 2 HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your range, read this Write down the model and guide carefully. serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain You’ll find them on a label behind the range door or behind the storage drawer. your new range properly.
- Page 3 CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN precautions should be followed, including the CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE following: BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-C~LDREN Use this appliance only for iti intended use CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH as described in this guide.
- Page 4 (continued) Do not store flammable materials in an oven Oven or near the cooktop. Stand away from range when opening the Do not touch the surface units, the heating oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face andor eyes. though they are dark in color.
- Page 5 shock, always be certain that the controls for proper pan size—Select cookware having all surface units are at the off position and all flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit surface units are cool before attempting to lift heating element.
- Page 7 Explained on page Feature Index 3,22 1 Storage Drawer 2 Model and Serial N-umbers 3,4,20 3 Bake Element Maybe lifted gently for wiping oven floor. 4, 12-16, 18, 19,22 4 Oven Shelf with Stop-Locks 3,4, 18,20 5 Broil Element 12,22 6 Oven Interior Light 20,21 7 Cooktop~ift-Up Cooktop...
- Page 8 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or types of electric cooktops, you will notice some surface unit you have.
- Page 9 HI—Used to begin cooking or to bring water to a boil. Reduce heat setting after water boils. Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and MED) Maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food. — — boil or simmer. Medium *‘ High ‘...
- Page 10 HOME CANNING TWS Canning should be done on surface units only. HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of surface unit’s POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER drip pan are not recommended for most surface THAN WATER.
- Page 11 CLOCK TIMER To Set the Time of Day Clock 1. Press the CLOCK pad. 2. Use the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to set the correct time of day. To Set the Timer 1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad. You have approximately 5 seconds to set the timer before the clock returns to the display.
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Page 12: Using Your Oven
USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how 3. Read over the information and tips that follow. to set them properly. Read over the directions for 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, the Automatic Oven Timer so you understand its especially during the first weeks of using your use with the controls. - Page 13 oven temperature is controlled very accurately If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the that using an oven control system. We recommend Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy you operate the range for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar thermostat.
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Page 14: Pan Placement
BAKING (continued) BakingPans Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning, there must be Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a much as possible rather than being placed to the front... - Page 15 Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil maybe used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food. Don’t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do DO NOT open the door to check until the...
- Page 16 ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing, poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. after being removed from the oven. Standing time Roasting temperatures, which should be low and recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes.
- Page 17 Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a meat thermometer? roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. the completion of cooking time is recommended.
- Page 18 Turn the food only once during broiling. Time the Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper element in the oven. Most fish and tender foods for the first side according to the Broiling cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to Guide.
- Page 19 When arranging food on pan, do not let fatty edges broiler pan and rack that comes with Always use the your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and hang over sides because dripping fat could soil the spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower oven.
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Page 20: Control Panel And Knobs
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 ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE. -
Page 21: Painted Surfaces
Repeated lifting of the surface unit more clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil. damage the receptacle. CAUTION Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to... - Page 22 (continued) Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Broiler Pan and Rack After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the rack from the pan.
- Page 23 TO CLEAN THE DOOR: The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help Inside of door: removing and replacing the door. Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy Do not lift the door by the handle. spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a This can cause the glass to break mild abrasive cleaner.
- Page 24 (continued) (on some models) To Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven: Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior: 1. Let range parts cool before handling. We Do not attempt to clean the oven until you have recommend rubber gloves be worn when cleaning. read this section.
- Page 25 ANTI-T . . Before placing range in the counter, notice the location of the stability bracket which is already attached to the back of the range. This location should work for most installations. However, it may be more convenient to hook the stability chain to the unit when the stability bracket is attached to the upper set of holes in the back of range.
- Page 26 QUESTIONS? — USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT WORK The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. Oven controls not properly set. OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK operating oven switch light is broken.
- Page 27 With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need In-Home Repair Service AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE C,onsumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m.
- Page 28 Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR GE ELECTRIC RANGE here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. This warranty is extended to FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANW WHAT IS COVERED the original purchaser and any For one year from date of otiginal succeeding owner for products purchase, we will provide, free of purchased for ordina~ home use in...