Page 1: Table Of Contents
Electric Ranges Safety Information ..Operating Instructions A_tjust tile Oven Thermostat ....Clock and Timer ..15, 16 ()yen ....12-14 ()\'ell Controls ... 10, 11 Sabbath Featule ..19, 20 Selecting Types of Cookware . . .9 Self-Cleaning ....
Page 2: Safety Information
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON. READALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING. 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 D EVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result.
Page 3 wvvw.AmericanaAppliances.com SAFETY P RECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precaufions should be followed, including the following: ;f; Do not leme children alone--children E:,I U se this appliance only for its intended should not be left alone or unanended purpose as described in this )_net...
Page 4 iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON. READALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING A WARNING! SAFETY P RECAUTIONS J; Nex.er wear loose-fitting or hanging garments Do not touch file snrtace units, rite heaung elements or rite interior suithce of tile oven. while using tile appliance. Be careflfl when reaching for items stored ox.er file range.
Page 5: Self-Cleaning
www.AmericanaAppliances.com SELF-CLEANING OVEN fort some mode/sJ Do not clean the door gasket. The door ;f; Before self-cleaning the oxen, remove gasket is essential for a good seal. Care broiler pan, grid and other cookware. should be taken not to rob, damag_ _7{_;...
Page 6 iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON. READALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE UNITS _on some modefsI Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. E:,I A void scratching the glass cooktop.
Page 7: Surfi_Ce Units
Usingthe surface units, www.AmericanaAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set At both OFF and HI the control clicks into Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting )ou want. position.
Page 8 Usingthe radiant surface units, some odefsl About the radiant surface units... Water stains(mineral d eposits) are removable Tile nldiant cooktop lbatm'es heating units usingthecleaning creamor full-strength white beneath a smooth glass sm'fime. wnegar NOTE: A sh_?ht odorIs normal w hena newcooktop /s usedforthe fkst tffne./t /s caused by theheating ;;Ji:_ Useof window cleanermay leave an indescent...
Page 9: Selecting Types Of Cookware
Selecting typesof cookware. vvvvw.AmeficanaAppliances.com The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Glass-ceramic: Stainless Steel: recommended usable,but not recommended Poor pe_fimnance. N/la_ scratch tile sm'fi_ce. Aluminum: Stoneware: hea_4/ w e/_lhtrecommended Good conductivity. residues _Muminum usable,but not recommended...
Page 10: ()\'Ell Controls
Usingthe oven controls,ron some modefsl Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. OVEN CONTROLS ONTROLS OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeaturesand Settings KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF BAKE/TEMPRECALLPad or TIMER ON/OFF Pad Touch tiffs pad to select tile bake function. Totuh this pad to select tile timer tbature. BAKE Light a(!iust touch tile + and -pads...
Page 11 www.AmericanaAppliances.com OvenControl Clockand TimerFeaturesand Settings AUTOMATIC OVEN Light (on some models) Indicator Lights (on some pads) EO/Tmode lasts several seconds afier the last This lights anytime the oven has been i)r()gramn_ed using the COOKINGTIMEor pad press. STARTTIME ON/OFFand COOKING START TiME timcti,,ns. TIMEON/OFFwiII be the on]) pads lit if either of these options is selected.
Page 12: ()Yen
Usingthe oven. Clock and Kitchen Timer(onsome models) KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFPad Touch this pad to select the timer feature. CLOCKPad Touch this pad beiore setting the clock. Display Shows the time of dm and the time set for the fime_, cook time or start time. Appearance may va04 SET+l-Pads...
Page 13 www.AmericanaAppliances.com Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the iedpe calls tbr it. Baking results will be better if baking pans centered in tile ()','ell I/ltlch To preheat, set tile oven at tile con'ect tenlperilture. Preheating is necessaiw possible. Pans should touch...
Page 14 Usingthe oven. Bruiting Guide The size, weight, thickness, Shelf* First Side Second Side Quantityand/ starting temperature Food or Thickness Commeots Position Time (rain.) Time (rain.) and w)ur preference Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) Spaceevenly. doneness will atti_ct I/zto _/4"thick broiling dines.
Page 15: Clock And Timer
Usingthe clock and timer.(on s o e ode/sl www.AmericanaAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. ToSet the Clock clock InUSt be set to the correct time Touch START/ON pad tmdl of day fin" tile atltomafic I)x'ell timing time of day shows in the displa);...
Page 16 Usingthe clock and timer, some modefsl Not all features are on all models. To Reset the Timer If tile display is still showing tile time If tile remaining time is not in tile display remaining, you may change it 1)y touching (clock, delay start or cooking time are in the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFor TIMER...
Page 17: Timed Baldng And Roasting
Usingthe timed baking and roastingfeatures.(on s ome mode/sl www.AmericanaAppliances.com Do not lock the oven door with the latch 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 s# for more than 1hour before or after cooking.
Page 18: Special Features
Special features of your oven control some modefsl 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 19: Sabbath Featule
"-'--using the SabbathFeature.(on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Hofidays) www.AmericanaAppliances.com The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for 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.
Page 20 "-'--using the SabbathFeature.(on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Ex# the Sabbath Feature Toudl die CLEAR/OFFp_d. "[_++p t he CLOCK pad mltil ONor OFFatltlem's ill the distlla } 0Nindilat(s that the o_en ,+*+rill automadcallv tllrll offal]er 12 horn's.
Page 21 Adjust the oven thermostat--Easy to do yourself! www.AmericanaAppliances. 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.
Page 22: Care And Cleani
Usingthe self-cleaning oven.(o,some mo efs) Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle For tile tiI_t self:clean cycle, we recoinn/end Do not clean tile gasket.
Page 23 wvvw.AmericanaAppliances.com The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Change theStart timeby touching the+ or- pads. You can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, The start t/mewill appear in thedisplay dean fore specificlengthof timeand thenturnoff automatically...
Page 24 Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, when the range is replaced. Failure servicing or any reason, be sure the to take this precaution could result in anti-tip device is re-engaged properly tipping of the range and cause inju_...
Page 25 www.AmericanaAppliances.com OvenHeating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element soil will burn off when the elements are heataL floo_; gently To clean oven lift the bake element. Clean with wam_ soapy water: Oven Shelves Clean oven shelves with an ab_si\'e...
Page 26 Care and cleaning of the range. Broiler Pan & Grid Do not dean the broiler pan or grid in a Tile broiler may be cleaned with self-cleaning oven. conmmrcial ()veil cleanei; If the grid is grey After broiling remove flTebroiler pan enamel, it can also be cleaned...
Page 27 www.AmericanaAppliances.com Porcelain EnamelCooktop(on some models) Tile porcelain enamel finish is sturdy If acids spill on tile cooktop while it is hot, but breakable if misused. This finish is rise a dry paper towel or cloth to wil)e it tlI) add-resist;rot. However;...
Page 28 Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Vent Never covertheopening with aluminum foil or glass cooktop models, ()veil is \'ented anyothermaterial through an opening at the rear of the cooktop. coil cookto l) models, oven is vented through an opening under _ight rear...
Page 29 Cleaningthe glass cooktop.(on s ome modefsI wvvw.AmericanaApplianc Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CEIL&MA BRYTE _)Ceran]ic Shake cleaning cream well. Apply Cookto I) Cleaner on the glass cooktoi). a few drops of CEILBS'dA BRYTE _) Other creams not be as eftecti_e. Ceramic (_ooktop Cleaner...
Page 30 Cleaningthe glass cooktop.(o, s ome mode/sI Metal Marks and Scratches Be careflll not to slide pots and pans If pots with a thin oxerla) across veto" cooktop. It will leave allowed ah/II/intlIl/ COl)per metal markings on the cooktop boil dr 5 tile over]ay may leave black S/lI'J[;I discoloration...
Page 31: Anti-Tip Device
I Free-Standing nstructlons Electric Ranges I Ilnstallation _ Questions? Call 1.800.432.2737 BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions completely All rough-in and spacing dimensions must and carefully. met for safe use of your range. Electricity the range can be disconnected at the outlet •...
Page 32 Installation Instructions PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED PREPARE THE OPENING Allow 11A"spacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls above the cooktop surface. Allow 30" minimum clearance between Tin Snips Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves the surface units and the bottom (For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted...
Page 33: Electrical Connections
Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ALL NEW CONSTRUCTIONS, MOBILE HOMES AND CAUTION: For personal safety, INSTALLATIONS WHERE do not use an extension cord with this LOCAL CODES DO NOT appliance. Remove house fuse or open circuit ALLOW GROUNDING breaker before beginning installation.
Page 34 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) E_ POWER CORD AND STRAIN For power cord installations only (see the next step if using conduit), assemble RELIEF INSTALLATION the strain relief in the hole. Insert power cord through the strain relief Remove the wire cover (on the lower tighten.
Page 35 Installation instructions 3-WIRE POWER CORD 4-WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WARNING: WARNING: The n outralwire The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected the supply circuit must be connected to the to the neutral terminal located in the neutral terminal located in the lower center center of the terminal...
Page 36 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) 3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws from Loosen the three lower terminal screws the terminal block. Insert the center bare from the terminal block, Remove the ground wire (white/neutral) tip through the bottom screw and ground...
Page 37: Le_>Ling
Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE LEVEL THE RANGE [-_ REPLACE THE WIRE COVER Install the oven shelves in the oven and Replace the wire cover on the range back by sliding its right edge under the retaining position the range where it will be installed.
Page 38 Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE (CONT.) FINAL INSTALLATION OPERATION CHECKLIST CHECKLIST Turn on one of the surface units to observe that the element glows within 60 seconds. • Check to make sure the circuit breaker Turn the unit off when glow is detected.
Page 39: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service... www.AmeficanaAppliances.com Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to carl for service. Possible Causes What To Do Radiant Cooktops Surface units will not hnproper cookwaace * Use pans which...
Page 40 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting 77ps Possible Causes What To Do Coil Cooktops The surface milts are not • With tile controls off, check to make sure the surtiwe not functioning plugged in sofidly, unit is [)lugged,, completely into the recept_wle. properly The surface refit controls...
Page 41 www.AmericanaAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Fooddoes Oven is not set to BROIL * On models with a teml)e_mu'e knob, make sure you turn broilproperly it all the way to the BROIL position. models with BROIL HI/LO pad, make sure it is turned r)n.
Page 42 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Possible Causes What To Do Oventemperaturetoo See tile Adjust the oven thermostat-Easy to do Oven thermostat • yourself! section. hot or too cold needs adjustment. Clock and timerdo Plug on rmlge is not completely •...
Page 43 www.AmericanaAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do "Burning" or "oily! _ This is normal in a new oven • To speed cxcle for a tile process, set a sel6clean odo r emittingfromthe Using the self-cleaning mininmm oI 3 hom_. tile mad will disappear in time.
Page 44: Accessories
Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more by calling 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. iii_i _ _ _ _ ii /.i/1_#///#/I, TJ I ,Ttf,l \1\"[\Yi7 ) t Oven Racks BroHerPan Surface Elements &...
Page 45: Product Reg{Stration
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Page 46 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product. Registration for Americana _'_is proxided by GE. Thank you tbi placing your confidence in us. _.e are proud to haxe you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your appliance...
Page 47: Wanantv
Electric Range Warranty. All warranty services for Americana are provided by GE Factory Staple your receipt here. Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Proof of the original purchase Toschedule service, call 800.432273Z Please have serial number date is needed to obtain service and model number available when calling for service, under the warran_ We Will Provide:...
Page 48: Consumersupport
ConsumerSupport. ScheduleService Expel_t (;E repair sel_ice is onl} one step awa_ fl'om }our door. Schedule service at }our convenience b} calling 800.432.2737 during nom_al business hom_. In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 ExtendedWarranties Purchase a (liE extended ,<uTantv and learn about special discounts that are axailable while )our *<m'ant._ is still in effect.

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