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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Le_>ling ....Troubleshooting Tips ..39-43 Accessories....Consumer Support Consumer Support...Back Co_er Product Reg{stration ..45, 46 Wanantv ....Model ABS300 www.AmericanaAppliances, corn 183D6379P021 Printed i n Mexico 49-880!4 02-04 Jfl Printedon RecycledPaper... -
Page 2: Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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. _, WARNINGANti-TIPDEVICE 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 foflowed, including the foflowing: E:.I D o 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...
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY P RECAUTIONS Nexer wear loose-fitting or hanging garments touch fire snrthce units, flxe heaung elements or the interior suithce of the oxen. while nsing the appliance. Be careflfl when reaching fox imms stored oxer the range. These surtZaces may be hot enough to bum...
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Page 5: Self-Cleaning
wvvw.AmericanaAppliances.com SELF-CLEANING OVEN fen s ome mode/s; Do not clean the door gasket. The door Before self-_'leaning the oxen, remove gasket is essential for a good seal. Care broiler pan, gtJd and other cookware. should be taken not to rob, damag_ Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before tile g_sket. - Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS 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. Clean the cooktop wifll cauuon.
- Page 7 Usingthe surface units, www.AmericanaAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either At both OFFand HI the control clicks into clicking direction to the setting }ou want. position.
- Page 8 Usingthe radiant surface units.(on s ome modefsl About the radiant surface units... Water stains(mineral d eposits) are removable Tile radiant cooktop teatm'es heating units usingthecleaning creamor full-strangth white beneath a smooth glass surfllce. wnegar NOTE: A sh)ht odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the fkst t/kne.It is causedby the heating ;;J i:: Useof w/bdow cleanermay leave an/kidescent...
- Page 9 Selecting typesof cookware, vvwvv.AmericanaAppliances.com The foflowing information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Stainless Steel'. Glass-ceramic: iiii recommended usable, but not recommended Poor i)ei_fbrmance. Ma) scratch tile StlI'li_('e, Aluminum: Stoneware: i i!: heavy weight recommended usable, but not recommended Good conductivity.
- Page 10 Usingthe oven controls.(on 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 tiffs pad to select tile bake function. Touch Touch this pad to select tile tiIller [eattlI'e. BAKE Light touch tile + and -pads to a(!just tile...
- 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 am_in_e the oven has been using the COOKINGTIMEor pad press. START TIME ON/OFFand COOKING i)r()gramn_ed START TiME timcti,,ns.
- Page 12 Usingthe oven. Clock and Kitchen 77mer (on some models) iiii KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFPad Touch this pad to select the timer featm'e. CLOCKPad Touch this pad before setting tile clock. Display Shows tile time of day and tile time set for tile 6me_; cook time or start dine. Appearance may vary4 SET+i-Pads...
- Page 13 www.AmericanaAppliances.com Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in tile oven as ill rich as To preheat, set the oven at the correct teml)eramre. Preheating is necessa_ y fi)r possible.
- Page 14 Usingthe oven. Broiling Guide The size, weight, thickness, Shelf* First Side Second Side Quantityand/ starting temperature Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (rain.) Colnments and your preference Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) Spaceevenly. doneness will atti_ct I/zto _/4"thick broiling tilnes.
- Page 15 Usingthe clock and timer.(on s ome mode/sl wvvw.AmericanaApplianc Not all features are on all models. ToSet the Clock clock must be set to tile correct time Touch START/ON until tile ot dm fin" tire autou/afic oven fluting time of day shows in tile 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 Usingthe timed baking and roastingfeatures.(on s ome modefsl 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 easilyISUCh as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and porkIShould not be allowed to s# for more than 1hour before or after cooking•...
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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 "-'--using the SabbathFeature.(on some medels) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Hofidays) wvvw.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 Tou(h die CLEAR/OFFI);,d. OFFatltlears "[_lp the CLOCK pad mltil ONor ill the distlla } 0Nindi(at_ s that the o_en ,+*+rill automadcallv tllrll offalier 12 horn's.
- Page 21 Adjust the oven thermostat--Easy to de yourselfl www.AmericanaAppliances Youmay find that your new oven cooks differently than the one # 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. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
- Page 22 Usingthe self-cleaning oven.(on 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 fiI_t self=clean cycle, we reconlinend Do not clean tile gasket.
- Page 23 www.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 Youcan set the ovencontrol to delay-start the oven, Changethe Start time by touchingthe + or- pads. Thestart t/me will appear in the display dean fore specific length of time and then turn off 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 injury.
- Page 25 www.AmericanaAppliances.com OvenHeating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element Any soil will bum off when the elements are heated To (lean oven flora; gendy lift the bake element, Clean with waml soapy wateI: Oven Shelves Clean oven shelves with...
- 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) The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, but breakable if misused. This finish is rise a dry paper towel or cloth to wil)e it 11 I) add-resist;rot.
- Page 28 Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Vent Never covertheopening with aluminum foil or glass cooktop models, ()veil is vented anyothermaterial through an opening at the rear of the cooktop. coil cooktop models, oven is vented through an opening under right rear surli_ce...
- Page 29 Cleaningthe glass cooktop.(on s ome modefsI wvvw.AmericanaApplianc Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CEIL_d_4A BRYTE _) Ceran]ic Shake tile cleaning cream well. Apply Cookto I) Cleaner on the glass cooktoi). a few drops of CEIL_4A BRYTE Other creams not be as effective. Ceramic Cooktop 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/iIIHIl/ oi" COl)pei" aI'e metal markings on the cooktop boil dr 5 tile over]ay may leave black S/lI'J[;I...
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Page 31: Anti-Tip Device
nstructlons I Free-Standing 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 on Concrete Floors Only)
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Page 33: Electrical Connections
Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ALL NEW CONSTRUCTIONS, MOBILE HOMES AND CAUTION: For p ersonal 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... - Page 34 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 the 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 neutral or ground The neutralwire 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 block.
- 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 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.
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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 cookware * Use pans which... - Page 40 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Possible Causes What To Do Coil Cooktops The surface milts are not * \,Vith tile controls off, check to make sure tile st/l_filc'e not functioning plugged in solidly, uuit is l)lugged,, completely into tile receptacle. properly The surface refit controls...
- Page 41 www.AmericanaAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Food doesnot BROIL Oven is not set to • On models with a tempeI_mu'e knob, make sure you turn broilproperly it all tile way to tile BROIL position. On models with a BROIL HI/LOpad, inake S/li'e it is turned Door not open...
- Page 42 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Possible Causes What To Do Oventemperaturetoo Oven thermostat See the Adjust the oven thermostat-Easy to do • yourself! section. hot or too cold needs adjustment. Clock and timerdo Plug on range 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 process, set a sel6clean cxcle fi)r a odoremittingfromthe Using the self-cleaning mininmm oI 3 hou_. mad will disappear in thne. oven vent oven section.
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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. _i iii Oven Racks BroHerPan Surface Elements & Drip Pans Light Bulbs Knobs Oven Elements Cleaner Cleaning Pads Tired... - Page 45 GE Service Protection Plus rM GE, a name recognized worldwide _br quality and dependability; o_Iers y'ou Service Protection Plus'"--comprehensive protection on all y'our appliances-- No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We71CoverAny Appliance. • Backed by GE • All brands covered Anywhere.
- Page 46 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product. Registration for Mnericana "_is proxided by GE. Thank you tbi placing your confidence in us. V_.eare proud to haxe you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your appliance investment:...
- Page 47 Electric Range Warranty. Aft 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, carl 800.432.2737. date is needed to obtain service under the warran_ We Will Provide: Anypart of the range which tifils due to a detect in materials or workmanship.
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Page 48: Consumersupport
ConsumerSupport. ScheduleService Expert (;E repair se_,i(e is only one step awm fi'om your doo_: Schedule service at veto _convenience b} calling 800.432.2737 dining nomml business hom_. In Cmaada, call 1.800.361.3400 ExtendedWarranties Pro'chase a GE extended warran_ learn about special discounts that are available while...