GE PB970BMBB Owner's Manual
Radiant self-cleaning convection ranges
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Table of Contents
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Safety Instructions
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Operating Instructions
Clock, Kitchen Timer and
Control Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Convection Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-23
Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Timed Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 22
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Lower Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27
Slow Cook, Pizza
and Warming Features . . . . . . . . .24-25
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Thermostat Adjustment-
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Timed Baking and
Roasting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Upper Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . 43, 44
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Write the model and serial
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Model
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Serial
You can find them on a label
behind the storage drawer
on the range frame.
ge.com
Owner's Manual
PB970
PB975
49-80528 04-08 JR
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions ....2–5 Operating Instructions Broiling ......14 Clock, Kitchen Timer and Control Lock . -
Page 2: Important Safety Information
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On models without a storage drawer or kick panel, carefully tip the range forward. - Page 3 Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop. CAUTION: ■ Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the back of a range—children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. ■...
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Page 4: Radiant Surface Units
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units. ■ Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware. - Page 5 WARNING! OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes. ■ Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
- Page 6 About the radiant surface units. NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. About the radiant surface units SURFACE COOKING The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface. Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of surface units that are on.
- Page 7 Ball ® Kerr ® and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service. Flat-bottomed canners are recommended. Use of water bath canners with rippled bottoms may extend the time required to bring the water to a boil. ge.com...
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Page 8: Using The Surface Units
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. - Page 9 Do not leave food on the WARMING ZONE for more than 2 hours. ■ Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean. ■ Use only cookware recommended for top-of-range cooking. ge.com...
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Page 10: Using The Oven Controls
Touch once for timer. Hold for 3 seconds to set clock. CONTROL LOCK Pad Hold this pad for 3 seconds to lock/unlock the range touch pad controls and cooktop controls. START Pad Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning function. - Page 11 Touch to get help on a specific function or to change options. CONTROL LOCK Pad Hold this pad for 3 seconds to lock/unlock the range touch pad controls and cooktop controls. START Pad Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning function.
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Page 12: Before You Begin
Using the upper oven. To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The upper rack, with two front handles, has stops, so that when placed correctly on the supports, it will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt. -
Page 13: Using The Lower Oven
Touch the number pads to set the desired temperature. Touch the START pad. ⁄ ″ of air space around it. ge.com To replace, place the end of the rack (stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the front and push the rack in. CAUTION:... -
Page 14: Broiling Guide
Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven. If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven rack one position higher. -
Page 15: Using The Timed Baking And Roasting Features
Touch the START pad. (on some models) ge.com The oven will turn ON , and the display will show the cooking time countdown and the changing temperature starting at 100°F. - Page 16 Using the probe on the lower convection oven. For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want. Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may result in damage to the probe or oven control.
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Page 17: Control Lock
The oven display will show “ Oven controls and burners locked ” for several seconds, then “ Range Locked .” ge.com On some models, touch the TIMER/CLOCK pad and hold for 3 seconds. On other models, touch the CLOCK pad. - Page 18 Adjust the upper or lower oven thermostat—Do it 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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Page 19: Using The Convection Oven
(on some models) ™ Conversion feature automatically ™ Conversion in the Special ge.com NOTE: To maximize cooking evenness, the fan is designed to rotate in both directions, with a pause in between. This is normal. The convection fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. -
Page 20: Cookware
Using the convection oven. Convection Roast Grid ■ Broiler pan The convection fan circulates the heated air evenly over and around the food. Meat and poultry are browned on all sides as if they were cooked on a rotisserie. The heated air seals in juices quickly for a moist and tender product while, at the same time, creating a rich golden brown exterior. -
Page 21: Using The Timed Features For Convection Cooking
Touch the number pads to set the oven temperature. Touch the COOK TIME pad. (on some models) ge.com Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time. The minimum cooking time you can set is 1 minute. The oven temperature that you set and the cooking time that you entered will be in the display. - Page 22 Using the timed features for convection cooking. How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop The lower oven will turn on at the time of day you set, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically. Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
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Page 23: Probe
⁄ to 3 ⁄ lbs.) Turkey (18 to 24 lbs.)* ge.com When the internal temperature of the meat reaches the number you have set, the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals. To stop the signal, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. - Page 24 Warm time) is 12 hours. This is because of the safety 12-Hour Shutdown feature described on page 28. NOTE: If a power outage occurs while the oven is in Slow Cook, the range will shut off. Comments Add 1/2 cup liquid. Place ribs in a single layer.
- Page 25 ■ Do not use plastic containers, lids or plastic wrap. CAUTION: Plastic containers, lids or plastic wrap will melt if placed in the oven. Melted plastic may not be removable and is not covered under your warranty. ge.com...
- Page 26 Touch the START pad. Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas with hot water, soap-filled steel-wool pads or cleansers such as Soft Scrub ®...
- Page 27 To return to the clean countdown, touch the SELF CLEAN HI/LO pad. ■ If the racks become hard to slide, apply a small amount of cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel. ge.com...
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Page 28: Special Features Of Your Oven Control
Special features of your oven control. Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated. - Page 29 CON ON . Touch the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/1 RACK pad again. The display will show CON OFF . Touch the START pad. To reactivate the feature, repeat steps 1–3 above but touch the START pad when CON ON is in the display. ge.com...
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Page 30: Using The Sabbath Feature
Using the Sabbath feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) (on some models) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed. -
Page 31: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part 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. - Page 32 Care and cleaning of the range. Cleaning the Upper and Lower Oven Doors To clean the inside of the doors: ■ Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by hand.
- Page 33 Lift door up and out until the hinge arm is clear of the slot. Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. ge.com With the Bottom Hinge arm edge door at the...
- Page 34 Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip. CAUTION oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Bulb Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely.
- Page 35 National Parts Center ge.com Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.
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Page 36: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop
Cleaning the glass cooktop. Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective. To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these steps: Clean your cooktop after each spill. - Page 37 To order CERAMA BRYTE Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop scraper, please call our toll-free number: National Parts Center ge.com CERAMA BRYTE Cooktop Cleaner ... .# WX10X300 CERAMA BRYTE Cooktop Scraper ...# WX10X0302 Kit .
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Page 38: Troubleshooting Tips
Light bulb is loose. not work Oven will not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly inserted in the electrical outlet. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. - Page 39 • Unplug and remove the probe from the oven. • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes. • Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling Guide. • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! section. ge.com...
- Page 40 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly not work inserted in the electrical outlet. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
- Page 41 This is normal. • Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel. Do not spray with Pam lubricant sprays. ge.com ® or other...
- Page 42 Notes.
- Page 43 You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
- Page 44 Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. For more information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to ge.com and click on “Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224. Read your Owner’s Manual carefully.
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Page 46: Accessories
Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com, or call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Surface Elements & Drip Pans Oven Elements Cleaner Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? GE’s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks! - Page 47 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.
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Page 48: Consumer Support
Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us 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 Manager, Customer Relations Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...