GE XL Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Anti-Tip Device ...........................2,3, 31,39

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ..........................5, 15, 17-19

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7

Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-23

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

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

Control SettinOs ............. b.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Door Latch....................l 4, 17, 19,22,23

Light; Bulb Replacement ................12,28

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

Roasting, Roasting Guide ...............l 7, 18

Self-Cleaning instructions ..............2 1–23

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15, 17,22,23,27

Surface Cooking .....................................8-1 O

Control Settings ..........................................9

Electric Ignition ...........................................8

Care and Cleaning ...................24-29

Broiler Pan and Rack.........................................2 7

Burner Assembly ................................................24

Door Removal ..............................................27

Lift-up Cooktop........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............29

Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Oven Vents ....................................................29

Storage Drawer ...........................................28

GE Appliances

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Self-Cleaning Gas Range

Problem Solver.......................45, 46

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Page 1: Problem Solver
Do It Yourself ..........16 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center”80~626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil ......5, 15, 17-19...
Page 2 To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in It lists causes of minor operating problems that you the back of this guide. can correct yourself. To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/Hotpoint Service Centers. WARNING We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased.
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Be sure dl 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. Enforcement Act the Governor of California requires to publish a list of substances known to the state sure your range is correctly adjusted by a...
Page 4: Oven
(continued) CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN ignition models) or the HI position (on standing CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE pilot models) when igniting the top burners and BACKSPLASH OF A RANG&CH~DREN make sure the burners have ignited, CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame settings.
Page 5 If a combination of oils or fats will be used Keep the oven free from grease buildup. in frying, stir together before heating or as fats shelf to the shelf-stop is a melt slowly. convenience in lifting heavy foods, It is also a .
Page 6 Features and appearance vary. Sealed Burners Standard Twin Burners Your range is equipped with one of the two types of sutiace burners shown above.
Page 7 See page Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) 4,29 — Model and Serial Numbers (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or kick panel) 19,20,27 Lift-Off Oven Door 2,3,31,39 Anti-Tip Device Oven Bottom 12,21,28 6 Oven Interior Light 14, 17, 19,22,23...
Page 8: Lighting Instructions
induction or other electric surface use> p,ushea,-upartd depend upon the type of burner or cool-down times, when you use surface unit you have. The followin chart will help you to understand the differences between gas burner cooktops and any other type of cookto you may have used in the past.
Page 9 The knobs that turn the surface burners on afldOffme with sealed burners: ranges located on the control panel in front of the burners. The smaller burner (right rear position) will give The two knobs on the left control the left front and the best simmer results.
Page 10 (continued) Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-welghl cookware is for oven use only and ~hose fo;top-of-range cooking Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking very slowly. with minimum amounts of water. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give surface or oven cooking.
Page 11 Clock and Minute Timer set the clock, push the knob in and turn the clock hands to the correct time. Then let the knob out and continue turning to OFF. The Minute Timer has been combined with the range clock. Use it to time cooking operations. You’ll recognize it as the pointer that is different in color from the clock hands.
Page 12: Before 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 and 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 Vents
Oven Vents Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear if left too close to the vent. of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block become hot these openings when cooking in the oven—it is Metal items will become very hot if they are left important that the flow of hot air from the oven and...
Page 14: Preheating
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system.
Page 15: Aluminum Foil
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 (without sides) foil. This will disturb produce better-looking the heat circulation and cookies.
Page 16: Do It Yourself
ADJUST T~ OVEN T~WOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! To Adjust the Thermostat: You may feel that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you Back of the OVEN TEMP knob. 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 Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Therefore the oven controls are set for Baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound Roasting is cooking by dry heat.
Page 18 (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 not lock the oven door with the latch during Turn the food only once broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. during cooking. Time the foods for the first side Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the according to the Broiling food.
Page 20 The oven door must be closed during broiling. If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only. Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty your range.
Page 21 Before a Clean Cycle Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame, or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first and the oven door outside the gasket with a self-clean cycle. dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware the self-clean cycle.
Page 22 (continued) How to Set the Oven for Cleaning OVEN TEMP Decide on the cleaning hours necessary. 1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to CLEAN. Push in and Light to Moderate Soil—2-3 hours (thin spills turn the OVEN TEMP knob to CLEAN. The controls and light spatters).
Page 23 How to Delay Start of Cleaning If you wish to start and stop cleaning at a later time than shown on the clock, push in and turn the DELAY START dial to the time you wish to start. Add the hours needed for cleaning to this “start”...
Page 24: Sealed Burner Assemblies
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE. CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS Sealed Burner Assemblies (on some models)
Page 25 Burner Heads (on sealed burners only) The holes in the burners of your range, and the spark For more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft electrodes, must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame. remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the burner openings.
Page 26: Burner Grates
(continued) Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes.
Page 27: Lift-Off Oven Door
Lift-Off Oven Door gasket—the Do not rub or clean the door The oven door is removable, fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely but it is heavy. You may need help low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well- removing and replacing the door.
Page 28: Oven Light Replacement
(continued) Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO REMOVE COVER. disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let 2. Do not touch hot bulb with a wet cloth. Replace the light cover and bulb cool completely.
Page 29: Oven Air Vents
Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).
Page 30: Electric Ignition
IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY Remove all pacfing material and If you smell gas: literature from oven before connecting 1. Open windows. gas and electrical supply to range. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Etinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances be~een the range and adjacent combustible surfaces.
Page 31 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS minimum clearance of 30” between the cooking surface and the botiom of unprotected cabinets. local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI If a 30” clearance between cooking surface 2223.1, latest edition.
Page 32 TOOLS YOU WILL NEED GENERAL Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers Dimensions and Clearances in this section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These Pencil and ruler dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. Two pipe wrenches (one for backup) The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening 1%”...
Page 33 Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations pROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY 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 @ropane or butane), 10” of water column.
Page 34 Flexible (onnector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for CONNECT THE WNGE TO G* (continued) Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flexible (onnector Hookup for Models Equipped witb Sealed BurneK Pressure Regulator ~ “ (provided) Flex Adapter (6 ft. max.) — Manifold Pipe Nipple Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners...
Page 35 CONNECT THE MNGE TO GM (continued) 1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the Electrical Requirements gas line in an easily accessed location outside of 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch the range. Make sure everyone operating the circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit range knows where and how to shut off the gas breaker or time delay fuse.
Page 36 Cord *be Disconnected Frequen@. Do not use an adapter plug in these situations Power Cord wi~ be Disconnected ltiequen@. because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to adapter maybe used only on a 15-amp eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal.
Page 37 SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range combustion quality of burner flames needs and in the floor under the range when hookups to be determined visually. are completed. Surface Burner Ignition (B) Yellow tips on Operation of all cooktop and oven burners outer cones—...
Page 38 ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly, remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle [on some models (see below)]. Flames should have approximately 1“...
Page 39 8 LEVELING THE ~NGE Remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel. 2. Use a 3/16” open-end or socket wrench to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns. 3. Use a 1%” open-end or adjustable wrench to back out the front leveling legs 2.
Page 40: Lift-Up Cooktop
HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE Standard Twin Burner Models WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS (models with lift-up cooktop) This range leaves the factory set for use with — natural gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these instructions and ortlces in case you want to convert back to natural gas.
Page 41 MODELS EQUIPPED WITH SEALED BURNERS Step 4 if range is equipped with standard with this Use and Care Guide. LP orifice spuds (See have a 2-digit number and the letter “L” on one side. Each orflce spud will also have 1 or 2 grooves on one side, denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed as shown below.
Page 42 HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERSON WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS (continued) MODELS EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD TWIN Step if range is equipped with BURNERS (See To prevent leakage, make sure the orifice sealed burners.) spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes.
Page 43: Oven Bottom
CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER BURNER ORIFICES loosen the For LP gas, Oven Burner Phillips head screw and Remove oven door, storage drawer or broiler rotate the shutter to the drawer, oven bottom and burner baffle (on some full open position. With Screw models).
Page 44 HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE CHECK QUALITY OF F~ES WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS (continued) combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. (A) Yellow flmes— CONVERT TOP BURNER VALVES Call for service Turn all of the top burners to LOW. 2.
Page 45 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. Oven controfs not properly set. Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT OR DO NOT Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged.
Page 46 Thermostat-Do section. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to 0~. Allow the oven to cool and OVEN DOOR then unlatch the door. ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED WHILE BAWNG If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
Page 47: Consumer Services
GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your con- venience (7:00 a.m.
Page 48 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 JGBP24 This book is printed on recycled paper.

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