GE XL44 Series Use And Care & Installation Manual

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XL44 TM Gas Ran#e

Safety

instructions

................... 2-5

Anti-Tip Device ........................... 2, 3, 29, 39

Operating

instructions,

Tips

Aluminum

Foil .......................... 5, 15, 17, 18

Clock and Timer .......................................... 11

Eeatures

.......................................................

6, 7

Oven ....................................................... 12-20

Baking ................................................. 14, 15

Broiling, Broiling Guide ................... 19, 20

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.... Control Settings ................. 12, 14, 17, 19

Light; Bulb Replacement

................ 13, 24

Preheating ................................................. 14

Roasting, Roasting Guide ............... 17, 18

Shelves ................................... 5, 13-15,

Surface

Cooking

.....................................

8-10

Control Settings .................................. 9, 10

Cooktop Comparison

................................ 8

Electric Ignition ........................................... 9

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.... Standing

Pilot Models ............................... 9

Care and Cleaning

...................

21-27

Broiler Drawer ...................................................

Broiler Pan and Grid ........................................ 24

Burner Assembly ........................................ 21, 22

Continuous Clean ...............................................

Door Bemova,

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Lift-Up Cooktop

........................................... 25

Oven Bottom ................................................ 23

Oven Vents ................................................... 25

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Storage Drawer ........................................... 25

GEAppliances

Before

You

Call For Service

.................. 41,42

Thermostat

Adjustment-

Do/t Yourseff ............................................ 16

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
XL44 TM Gas Ran#e Before Safety instructions ....2-5 Call For Service ....41,42 Anti-Tip Device ......2, 3, 29, 39 Thermostat Adjustment- Do/t Yourseff ..........16 More questions ?...call Operating instructions, Tips GEAnswer Center® 800.626.2000 Aluminum Foil ......5, 15, 17, 18 Clock and Timer ..........
Page 2 To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/Hotpoint Service Centers. We're proud of our service and want you to be • _ WARNING pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the...
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE • Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or • The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic ....smoke damage should the packing material ignite.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Surface • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO Cooking CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED CABINETS ABOVE A RMNGE OR ON THE • Always use the LITE position (on electric ignition moddsb or the HI position !on standing BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE--CHILDREN pilot models) when igniting the top burners...
Page 5 • ff a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, • Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool. stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly. • Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to •...
Page 6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary. ® ® Sealed Burners Standard Twin Burners or,p Pon _/_,\_ (on some ' '_-'_---_J _ \\ /onsome ..models) models) Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above.
Page 7: Anti-Tip Device
Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page 1 Backguard (on some models) 2 Surface Burners, Grates and Drip Pans (on some models) 4, 5, 9-11, 21-23 3 Oven Light On/Off Switch (on some models) 4 Clock and Timer (on some models) 5 Oven Vent (located on cooktop on some models)
Page 8 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and to cooking with induction or other electric surface cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or units, you will notice some differences when you use surface unit you have.
Page 9 SURFACE COOKING Surface Burner Controls Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are On ranges with sealed burners: marked as to which burners they control. The two knobs on the left control the left front and left rear •...
Page 10 SURFACE COOKING (continued) How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is The flame size on a gas burner should match the wasted and only serves to cookware you are using.
Page 11: Clock And Timer
CLOCK AND TIMER (on some models) Follow the directions below if your range has the clock and timer shown at the right. You have the choice of having the timer show the TMER ,,-- , __,,, SETT time counting down or the time of day. In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that the time is up.
Page 12: Oven
USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.
Page 13 Oven Shelves The shelves are from the oven, pull it designed with stop- Bump © locks so when placed toward you, tilt the front correctly on the shelf end upward and pull the To remove a shelf shelf out supports, they will stop before coming completely...
Page 14: Preheating
BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It technology in oven control systems. It is recommended that you operate your new oven for a number of weeks gourse!finsmmtions on how to adjust the thermostat.
Page 15 Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results. Cookies Aluminum Foil When baking cookies, Never entirely cover flat cookie sheets a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb (without sides) produce the heat circulation better-looking cookies.
Page 16 ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT-- DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently To Adjust the Thermostat: than the one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide.
Page 17: Cooking
ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Therefore the oven controls are set for Baking. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and (You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating steady, keep spattering...
Page 18 ROASTING (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the A.
Page 19 BROILING Broiling is cooking food by direct heat t}om above the Both the oven and broiler compartment doors lbod. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. must be closed during broiling. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking Turn most foods once during cooking (the exception to a minimum.
Page 20 BROILING GUIDE The oven and broiler doors must be compartment • If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling. closed during broiling. Or brash with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with •...
Page 21: Care And Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER Proper care and cleaning are important so your range DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING will give you efficient and satist:actory service. PART OF YOUR RANGE. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure sate and proper maintenance. I CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER...
Page 22 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Sealed Burner Assemblies (onsomemodels) Burner Heads (on only) sealed burners Grate Burner cap Drip pan (on some models) For proper ignition, make sure the small hole in the...
Page 23 Burner Grates Lilt out when cool. n===,,_ To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates Grates should be washed in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Let sit overnight regularly and, of course, (or approximately 12 hours), then scrub with a alter spillovers.
Page 24: Broiler Pan And Grid
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Light Bulb (onsomemodels) The light bulb is located in the upper left corner (may vary) of the oven. Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the /_., range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet.
Page 25: Lift-Up Cooktop
Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Lift-Up Cooktop models with standard twin burners) Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, Clean under the cooktop especially...
Page 26 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door TO CLEAN THE DOOR: The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. (Do not immerse door in water.) Inside of door: To remove the dora, open it a few inches to •...
Page 27: Oven Bottom
Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior some models) The Continuous-Cleaning Oven cleans itself while To Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven: cooking. The oven walls are finished with a special 1. Let range parts cool before handling. We recommend coating that cannot be cleaned in the usual manner with rubber gloves be worn when cleaning.
Page 28 fOR YOUR SAF|TY fJ.UT|OH If you smell gas: Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric 1. Open windows. Ignition models onIy). 2. Don't touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
Page 29 IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS • If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 30" between the cooking Installation of this range must conform with surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets. local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel...
Page 30 GEHERAL MODEL AHD SER|ALHUMDER LOCAT|OH . See Dimensions and Clearances in this section Depending on your range, you'll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front frame for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. of the range, behind the storage drawer, kick The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening panel or broiler drawer.
Page 31 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GASSUPPLY Gas Pipe and Electrk Outlet Lecatlons Your range is designed to operate at a pressure for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners of 4" of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10"...
Page 32 Rexlble Connector end Rigld Pipe Hookups for COMM|CT TH| _HG| TO GAS (continued) Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Rexible Connector Hookup for Models |quipped with Sealed Burners Flexible Rigid Pipe I Con hector Hookup Hookup Pressure Pressure Union] 90° Regulator --'1 Regulator...
Page 33 [_ ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (on some models) 1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside Electrical Requirements the range. Make sure everyone operating 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch range knows where and how to shut off the gas circuit...
Page 34 _LECTR|C_L €O_HECT|O_S (continued) Situations Usage where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. Usage Situations where Appliance Do not use an adapter plug in these situations Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. because disconnecting of the power cord An adapter may be used only oll a 15-amp places undue...
Page 35 SF.AL THE OPEM|MGS Adiust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary Seal any openings in tile wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. L|GHTTHE PILOTS 1. Raise the cooktop. (For Models Equipped with Standing Pilots. If the range is an electric ignition model, the 2.
Page 36: Call For Service
Quality of Flames LIGHT THE P|LOTS (contimted) The combustion quality of burner flames needs i_ Stand-by to be determined visually: pilot flame (A) Yellow flamesI Call for service Heater pilot flame 4. Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to a setting (B) Yellow tips on outer cones-- above...
Page 37: Air Adjustment
_L] ADJUSTBROIl AHD OVEH BURHERA|R ADJUSTMEHTSHUTTERSOH MODELSWiTH A STOUGE DRAWER, IF HECESSARY (See Step if your range is equipped with a broiler drawer.) Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. The flames for the top (broil) burner should...
Page 38: Flame Size
ADJUST BROIL BURHER AIR ADJUSTMEHT The shutter for the oven burner is near the back wall of the oven and behind the broiler drawer. SHUTTER OK MODELS WITH A BROILER DRAWER, iF HECESSARY To remove the broiler drawer: (See Step 8 if your range is equipped with 1.
Page 39: Instructions
[-_ INSTALLINGTHE ANTI-TIP DEVICE For cement or concrete construction, will need a 1/4" x 1F/' lag bolt and a 1/2" O.D. sleeve anchor, which are not provided. Drill WARNING: the recommended size hole for the hardware. • Range MUST be secured with an Install the sleeve anchor...
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Page 43: Services
QUESTIONS? BEFORE CALL SERVICE... PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. LIGHT OR DO NO_ • Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove BURN EVENLY burners Ion models with standard twin burners) or burner heads (on models with...
Page 44 • hnproper air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutter. • An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few times oven is used. This is temporary. If you need more help.., call, toll free: GE Answer Center _: 800.626.2000 consumer information...
Page 45 GE Service Protection Plus 'M GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus -compx ehensix otecUon on all your appliances--No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: Backed by GE We'll Cover Any Appliance. All brands...
Page 46: Registration
Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear (_ustomer: Thank you fbr purchasing our product and thank you fox placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete After mailing Read...
Page 47 We'll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need infarmation or assistance from GE, we'll be there. All you have to do is call-tolMiee! GEAnswerCenter ® 800.626.2000 Whatex er your question about ' "...
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Should your appliance need service, owner for products purchased for during the warranty period or beyond, in the United States call 800-GE- ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii, Washington, D.C. CARES (800-432-2737).

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