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AMERICANA ABS200 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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Operating Instructions
Adjust the Oven
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . .19, 20
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
Timed Baking and Roasting . . .17
Care and Cleaning
. . . . . . 22-30
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30
Self-Cleaning Oven . . . . . . .22, 23
. . . . 31-35
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Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
183D6379P056
Model ABS200
49-88041
01-09 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ..2–6 ..22–30 ..31-35 ....36 Model ABS200 183D6379P056 49-88041 01-09 JR...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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. ANTI-TIP DEVICE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored over the range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns.
  • Page 5 SELF-CLEANING OVEN (on some models) Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual. Do not use oven cleaners on self-clean models.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE UNITS Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing.

  • Page 7: Using The Surface Units

    Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want. Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking. www.AmericanaAppliances.com At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position.
  • Page 8 Using the radiant surface units. About the radiant surface units… SURFACE The radiant cooktop features heating units COOKING beneath a smooth glass surface. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time.

  • Page 9: Selecting Types Of Cookware

    Selecting types of cookware. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Stainless Steel: recommended Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned Check pans for flat bottoms by using immediately.

  • Page 10: Self-Cleaning

    Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAKE/TEMP RECALL Pad Touch this pad to select the bake function. BAKE Light Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the oven temperature at this point.
  • Page 11 Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings AUTOMATIC OVEN Light (on some models) This lights anytime the oven has been programmed using the COOKING TIME or START TIME functions. OVEN LIGHT or Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off. –...

  • Page 12: Using The Oven

    Using the oven. Clock and Kitchen Timer Appearance may vary. Oven Temperature Knob Turn this knob to the setting you want. The oven cycling light glows until the oven reaches your selected temperature, then goes off and on with the oven element(s) during cooking.
  • Page 13 Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes.

  • Page 14: Broiling Guide

    Using the oven. Broiling Guide The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature Food and your preference of Ground Beef doneness will affect broiling times. This guide is based on meats at Beef Steaks refrigerator temperature. Rare† Medium Well Done † The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rare†...

  • Page 15: Using The Clock And Timer

    Using the clock and timer. Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self-cleaning cycle.
  • Page 16 Using the clock and timer. Not all features are on all models. To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad, then touch the + or – pads until the time you want appears in the display.

  • Page 17: Roasting Features

    Using the timed baking and roasting features. (on some models) 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 sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Using The Sabbath Feature

    Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) 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 Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, until only Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF.

  • Page 21: Adjust The Oven Thermostat—Easy To Do Yourself

    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. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.

  • Page 22: Using The Self-Cleaning Oven

    Using the self-cleaning oven. 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 the first self-clean cycle, we recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
  • Page 23 The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning You can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, clean for a 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. removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is Oven Interior With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of the oven---top, bottom, sides, back and inside of the door--- will stay new-looking for years.
  • Page 25 Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element. Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated. To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake element. Clean with warm soapy water. Oven Racks Clean the oven racks with an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad.
  • Page 26 Care and cleaning of the range. Storage Drawer Removal To remove the storage drawer: Pull the drawer out all the way. Tilt up the front and remove it. Clean under the range. Control Panel and Knobs It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven.

  • Page 27: Surface Units

    Porcelain Enamel Cooktop The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain on the finish. Lift-Up Cooktop Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up for easier cleaning.
  • Page 28 Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Vent On glass cooktop models, the oven is vented through an opening at the rear of the cooktop. On coil cooktop models, the oven is vented through an opening under the right rear surface unit.

  • Page 29: 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: Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with CERAMA BRYTE This helps protect the top and makes...
  • Page 30 Cleaning the glass cooktop. Metal Marks and Scratches Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks are removable using the CERAMA BRYTE Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA BRYTE Cooktops.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes Radiant Cooktops Surface units will not Improper cookware maintain a rolling boil being used.
  • Page 32 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Coil Cooktops Surface units The surface units are not not functioning plugged in solidly. properly The surface unit controls improperly set. The drip pans are not set securely •With the controls off, check to make sure the drip pan in the cooktop.
  • Page 33 Problem Possible Causes Food does not Oven is not set to BROIL. broil properly Door not open to the broil stop position as recommended. Improper rack position being used. Food being cooked in a hot pan. Cookware not suited for broiling. In some areas the power (voltage) may be low.
  • Page 34 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Oven temperature too Oven thermostat hot or too cold needs adjustment. Clock and timer Plug on range is not completely do not work inserted in the electrical outlet. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
  • Page 35 Problem Possible Causes “Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a new oven odor emitting from the and will disappear in time. oven vent Strong odor An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used.

  • Page 36: 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. Surface Elements & Drip Pans Oven Elements Cleaner Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? New innovative porcelain-coated oven racks! •...
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  • Page 39 Electric Range Warranty. All warranty services for Americana Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care To schedule service, call 800.432.2737. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. For The Period Of: We Will Provide: One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

  • Page 40: Consumer Support

    Consumer Support. Schedule Service Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Schedule service at your convenience by calling 800.432.2737 during normal business hours. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 Extended Warranties Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect.

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