A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in Numbers ..Back Cover the back section of this manual. Or you can always call the GE Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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. WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety, never use your appliance Do not touch the surface units, the heating for warming or heating the room. elements or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to Do not let cooking grease or other burn even though they are dark in color.
SURFACE COOKING UNITS Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency.
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 Avoid heating an empty pan.
Do not use the oven for a storage area. Do not use aluminum foil to line oven Items stored in an oven can ignite. bottoms, except as suggested in this manual. Improper installation of Do not leave paper products, cooking aluminum foil may result in a risk of utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
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. At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position.
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Selecting types of cookware. (glass cooktops only) The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Stainless Steel: Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron: recommended recommended As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel, this Aluminum: cookware is recommended.
Using the clock and timer. (on some models) Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock Press the CLOCK pad. Press the SET TIME increase or decrease pads. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. To Set the Timer Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.
Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt placed correctly on the supports, they will the front end up and pull it out.
Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. How to Set the Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on the broiler If your oven is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and grid in the broiler pan.
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it 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.
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, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable for cleaning. If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner. Follow the package directions. Do not lift the door by the handle. Clean the inside of the oven window To remove the door, open it to the broil stop with a mild non-scratching cleaner and position.
Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. Surface Units (electric coil models only) Surface unit To clean the surface units, turn the To replace a surface unit: control to the highest setting for a Replace the drip pan into the recess in...
Cleaning the glass cooktop. (on some models) Clean the glass surface with cleaning cream before you use the cooktop for the first time. Also, clean the glass surface after each use. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier. To clean the cooktop seal, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean.
Care and cleaning of the range. Porcelain Oven Interior With proper care, the porcelain enamel The ammonia fumes will help loosen the finish on the inside of the oven—top, burned-on grease and food. bottom, sides, back and inside of the If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
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 What To Do Glass Cooktop Models • Use pans which are absolutely flat and match Surface units will not Improper cookware the diameter of the surface unit selected.
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Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb. Oven light does not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly Oven will not work grounded outlet.
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Our service number GE Answer Center® is 800-GE-CARES 800.626.2000. (800-452-2737). Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: We Will Replace, At No Charge To You: Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
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