If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Keep hood and grease filters clean to Do not touch heating elements or interior maintain good venting and to avoid surface of oven. These surfaces may be hot grease fires. enough to burn even though they are dark in color.
SURFACE COOKING UNITS Use proper pan size—This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different 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 heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Surface Cooking Controls In a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight Your surface units and controls are designed to give you a variety of heat settings for surface clicking sounds during cooking, unit cooking.
Using the oven. The OVEN TEMP knob is located on the control panel on the front of the range. Oven Temperature Control To use the oven, simply turn the knob to The Oven Cycling Light glows until the oven reaches your selected temperature, then goes off the desired cooking temperatures, which and on with the oven unit(s) during cooking.
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Using the oven for baking or roasting. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. How to Set Your Oven for Baking or Roasting Position the shelf or shelves in the Place food in oven on center of shelf.
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Using the oven for broiling. Broiling may be slightly different from any previous broiling you may be acquainted with, so be sure to read this section completely. How to Set Your Oven for Broiling Close the door. Always broil with the Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: from the upper element in the oven.
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Using the oven for broiling. Questions and Answers When broiling, is it necessary to Why are my meats not turning out as always use a grid in the pan? brown as they should? Yes. Using the grid suspends the In some areas, the power (voltage) to meat over the pan.
Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance.
Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door (on some models) The oven door is removable (on some To replace the door: models) but it is heavy. You may need Position the slots in the bottom of help removing and replacing the door. the door squarely over the hinges.
Control Knobs To remove a knob, pull it straight off the The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. stem. Before removing the knobs for cleaning, Wash the knobs in soap and water but do please note that the knobs are in the not soak.
Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. WARNING! Anti-Tip Bracket • ALL RANGES CAN TIP • INJURY COULD RESULT • INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE • SEE INSTRUCTIONS Tools You Will Need Phillips head screwdriver ″ or adjustable wrench ⁄...
Read these instructions completely and carefully. Electrical Connection If you fail to wire your range in accordance with We recommend that you have the electrical hookup of your range done by a qualified electrician. Have the electrician governing codes, you may create a hazardous show you where your range disconnect is located.
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Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Three-Wire Cord Connection If local codes require an ungrounded neutral: Junction block on range back Follow steps 1 through 5. Black Junction block on range back Black Top nut Ground strap White lead Ground wire...
Read these instructions completely and carefully. Dimensions and Clearances To eliminate the risk of burns or fire when IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the reaching over hot surface elements, cabinet local electrical inspector’s use. storage space above the cooktop should be See the illustration below for all rough-in and avoided.
Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Protect Your Floor The range should be installed on a sheet of Your range, like many other household items, is plywood (or similar material) as follows: When heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.
Read these instructions completely and carefully. Leveling the Range For proper cooking and baking the range must be leveled. Leveling legs are located on each corner at the base of the range. Install the oven shelves (see use and care section for instructions).
Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do • With the controls off, check to make sure the surface Surface units not The surface units are unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.
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.
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.