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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. A WARNING! For your safe_, 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. ANti- TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result.
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ge.com A WARNING! 2 'T. SAFETY P RECAUTIONS Do not touch heating elements or inmi-ior 2.-,__ • Kee I) hood and grease fihers clean to surtZace of oven. These surt_aces m W be hot /_'r_ maintain good ,enting axoid grease fires. enough to bum exen though...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SURFACE COOKING U NITS Use proper pan size--This appfiance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select cookware having fiat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
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Usingthe surface units, ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Surface Cooking Controls Your s urfaceunitsandcontrolsarefleslgned In a quiet kitchen, you may hear togiveyoua varietyof heatsettingsforsurface slight clicking so/mds dining cooking, unitcooking. indicadng heat settings selected are being maintained.
Usingthe oven. The OVEN TEMP knob is located on the control panel on the front of the range. Oven TemperatureControl OVEN @ TEMP TheOven Cyc/i)_g bghtg/owsuntil theoven To use the oven, simply mrn the knob reaches y ourselectedtemperature, thengoesoff to the desired cooking temi)eramres andon with theovenunit(s) dun?)g c ookl?)g.
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Usingthe oven for baking or masting, gecom To avoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired posifion before you turn the oven on. How to Set Your Oven for Baking or Roasting Position tile sheff or shelves in the Place t()()d ox, en...
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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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Usingthe oven for broiling, gecom Broiling may be slightly different from any previous broiling you maybe acquainted with, so be sure to read this section completely. How to Set Your Oven for Broiling Broiling is cook/hg foodbybtenseradiantheat Place shelf in l)osition C fiw fromtheupperdementin theoven.
Careand cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and aft surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance.
ge.com Lift-Up Cooktop cooktop _Mter cleaning underneath tile cooktop Clean the area under the often. Built-up SOl'i,especla//y grease, may catch on fire. with hot, soaI/y water and a clean cloth, hold tile cooktop ui) , return tile prop To make cleaning easier;...
Careand cleaning of the range. Control Knobs Tile knobs can be cleaned in a Thecontrol knobsmay be removed for easier cleaning. dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and wamx: Make sure the insides Make sure tile knobs are in tile OFF ot the knobs are (h T betore replacing.
120"and24"Compact nstructlons Electric Ranges ! Ilnstallation Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com 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.
Installation instructions PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED _-I PREPARE THE OPENING • Allow 2" spacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls above the cooktop surface. Allow 30" minimum clearance between the surface units and the bottom of unprotected wood (UL Approved 40 AMP)
Installation instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS (cont.) A CAUTION: When installing an electric range in new For personal safety, construction, follow Steps 3 and 5 for 4-wire do not use an extension cord with this connection. appliance. Remove house fuse or open circuit You must use a 3-wire,...
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Installation instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) 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.
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Installation instructions 3-WIRE POWER CORD 4-WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION iNSTALLATiON WARNING: WARNING: The n eutraIwire 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...
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...
Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION (cont.) .4, WARNING: Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole * Range must be secured with an and then install the lag bolt through approved Anti-Tip device. device. The bolts must be properly tightened •...
Before YouCall ForService... TrOubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page t and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Surface un#s not The surface milts are * _._]th tile controls off, check to make sure tile surtil('e functioning properly hasolidly,...
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence ira us. X_'e are proud to ha_e you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your appliance investment: Complete and mail Atter mailing...
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Electric Range Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or Staple your receipt here. an authorized Customer Care®technician. Toschedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or carl 800.GE.CARES date is needed to obtain service (800.432.2737).
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