GE JGB928SEKSS Stainless Steel Gas Kitchen Range

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Safety Instructions

. . . . . .2–7

Operating Instructions

Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . .14

Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . .27

Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Upper Oven . . . . .10–26, 28, 29

Baking and Roasting . . . . . .12

Broiling, Broiling Guide . . .13

Convection . . . . . . . . . . .17–20

Oven Control . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . .24, 25

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . .28, 29

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Special Features . . . . . . .22, 23

Thermostat Adjustment . . . .26

Timed Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Timed Convection Baking . .21

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . .35

Burner Assembly . . . . . . . .30, 31

Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Control Panel and Knobs . . . .37

Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32–34

Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 34

Porcelain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . .36

Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Oven Light Replacement . . . .38

Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .28, 29

Shelves and Drawer Racks . . .38

Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . .32

Installation

Instructions

. . . . . . . . . .39–50

Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . .42, 50

Checking Burner

Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Connecting the Range to Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43–45

Dimensions and Clearances . .41

Electrical Connections . . .46, 47

Leveling the Range . . . . . . . .49

LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Troubleshooting

Tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51–54

Accessories

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . .57, 58

Warranty for Customers in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Warranty for Customers in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Owner’s Manual

& Installation

Instructions

JGB928

In Canada contact us at: www.GEAppliances.ca

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # ______________________

Serial # ______________________

You can find them on a label on the front of the range behind the lower oven drawer.

183D5580P165

49-85078-1 05-05 JR

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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.

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WARNING!

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

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ALL RANGES CAN TIP

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INJURY TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT

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INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICES PACKED WITH

RANGE

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SEE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU

SMELL GAS

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Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

All ranges can tip and injury could result.

To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied.

If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-Tip device WB2X7909.

To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury.

WARNING!

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or

LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary.

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Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance with the Installation Instructions.

Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians.

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Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other service should be referred to a qualified technician.

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Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded outlet only. Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded, three-prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation.

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Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite.

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Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used. Your range can be converted for use with either type of gas. See the

Installation of the range

section.

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WARNING:

These adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

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After prolonged use of a range, high floor temperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this kind of use.

Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand such type of use. Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.

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Do not leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation.

They could be seriously burned.

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Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the oven door, drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

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CAUTION:

Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range—children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

WARNING:

NEVER

use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.

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Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns.

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Do not store flammable materials in an oven, a range drawer or near a cooktop.

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Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range.

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Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.

Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

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Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or, if available, by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

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Flame in the upper oven or lower oven drawer can be smothered completely by closing the oven door or drawer and turning the control to off or by using a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

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Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them.

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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 lower oven drawer or kick panel.

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Large scratches or impacts to glass doors or cooktops can lead to broken or shattered glass.

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WARNING!

SURFACE BURNERS

Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool.

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Always use the

LITE

position when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited.

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Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

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Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous.

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Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.

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When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for top-of-range cooking.

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To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners.

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Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting.

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Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

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Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst.

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If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly.

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Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

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Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.

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Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

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Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the burner grate and burner head.

Also, it may cause the burner to work improperly. This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards, resulting in a health hazard.

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Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.

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Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

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Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop— they may melt if left too close to the vent.

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Keep all plastics away from the surface burners.

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To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be certain that the controls for all burners are at the

OFF

position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them.

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If range is located near a window, do not hang long curtains that could blow over the surface burners and create a fire hazard.

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If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak.

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Always turn the surface burner controls off before removing cookware.

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Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range.

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GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE

(on some models)

Use care when touching the glass cooktop surface. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.

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Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface.

The glass surface can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing.

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Do not operate the cooktop if the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass cooktop surface become broken.

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Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board.

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Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop surface, even when it is not being used.

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Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become hot and could cause burns.

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Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the grates, even when the cooktop is not being used.

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Clean the cooktop surface with caution.

If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

NOTE:

section.

We recommend that you avoid wiping any surface areas until they have cooled. Sugar spills are the exception to this.

Please see

Cleaning the glass cooktop surface

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When the cooktop surface is cool, use only CERAMA BRYTE ® Ceramic Cooktop

Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE ®

Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.

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To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface, do not apply cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot.

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After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning cream residue.

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Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the cleaning cream labels.

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Never place, use or self-clean the lower oven drawer pan in the upper oven.

ELECTRIC WARMING DRAWER

AND LOWER OVEN DRAWER

(on some models)

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The purpose of the warming drawer and

WARM ZONE setting of the lower oven drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food; cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the warming drawer or the WARM ZONE setting of the lower oven drawer.

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Do not use the lower oven drawer to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire.

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Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned food or combustible materials in the lower oven drawer.

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Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your lower oven drawer.

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Do not warm food in the lower oven drawer for more than two hours.

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Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface of the lower oven drawer.

These surfaces may be hot enough to burn.

REMEMBER:

The inside surface of the lower oven drawer may be hot when the drawer is opened.

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Use care when opening the lower oven drawer. Open the drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

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Do not use aluminum foil to line the lower oven drawer. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it. This will upset the performance of the drawer and it could damage the interior finish.

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COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

UPPER OVEN

Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.

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Do not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in the oven can ignite.

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Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

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Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool.

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Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest position is not designed to slide.

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Do not heat unopened food containers.

Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

WARNING:

NEVER

cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

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Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this manual.

Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.

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When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

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Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch fire.

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Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens.

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Always remove the broiler pan from range as soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan.

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When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame, the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare-ups.

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Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires.

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If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan, press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad, and keep the oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out.

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For safety and proper cooking performance, always bake and broil with the oven door closed.

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SELF-CLEANING THE UPPER OVEN

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Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before self-cleaning operation.

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Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware, probe and any aluminum foil.

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Nickel oven shelves (on some models) should be removed from the oven before beginning the self-clean cycle.

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Gray porcelain-coated oven shelves (on some models) may be cleaned in the oven during the self-clean cycle.

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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.

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Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.

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If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply.

Have it serviced by a qualified technician.

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Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Using the gas surface burners.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Before Lighting a Gas Burner

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Make sure all burners are in place.

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Make sure all grates on the range are properly placed before using any burner.

After Lighting a Gas Burner

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Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.

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Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other materials on them.

Push the control knob in and turn it to the

LITE

position.

How to Light a Gas Surface Burner

Make sure all the surface burners are placed in their respective positions.

Push the control knob in and turn it to the

LITE

position.

You will hear a little

clicking

noise— the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner.

Turn the knob to adjust the flame size.

If the knob stays at

LITE,

it will continue to click.

When one burner is turned to

LITE,

all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.

Medium Small

Large Extra Large

Sealed Gas Burners

Your gas range cooktop has four sealed gas burners. They offer convenience, cleanability and flexibility to be used in a wide range of cooking applications.

The smallest burner in the right rear position is the simmer burner. This burner can be turned down to

LO

for a very low simmer setting. It provides precise cooking performance for delicate foods such as sauces or foods that require low heat for a long cooking time.

The medium (left rear) and the large (left front) burners are the primary burners for most cooking. These general-purpose burners can be turned down from

HI

to

LO

to suit a wide range of cooking needs.

The extra large burner (right front) is the maximum output burner. Like the other three burners, it can be turned down from

HI

to

LO

for a wide range of cooking applications; however, this burner is designed to quickly bring large amounts of liquid to a boil. It has a special

POWER BOIL ™

setting designed to be used with cookware

10 inches or larger in diameter.

Extra-large burners only

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How to Select Flame Size

For safe handling of cookware, never let the flames extend up the sides of the cookware.

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. When fast heating is desired, the flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using.

Flames larger than the bottom of the cookware will not result in faster heating of the cookware and could be hazardous.

Use a flat-bottomed wok.

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Top-of-Range Cookware

Aluminum:

Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tightfitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water.

Cast-Iron:

If heated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactory results.

Enamelware:

Under some conditions, the enamel of some cookware may melt.

Follow cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.

Glass:

There are two types of glass cookware—those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly.

Heatproof Glass Ceramic:

Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.

Stainless Steel:

This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends.

Stove Top Grills

Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners. If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner, it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards.

This can be hazardous to your health.

Wok This Way

We recommend that you use a 14-inch or smaller flat-bottomed wok. Make sure the wok bottom sits flat on the grate. They are available at your local retail store.

Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used.

Do not use a wok support ring. Placing the ring over the burner or grate may cause the burner to work improperly, resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards. This could be dangerous to your health.

In Case of Power Failure

In case of a power failure, you can light the gas surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lit match to the burner, then push in and turn the control knob to the

LITE

position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way.

Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally.

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Using the oven controls.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features

(on some models)

SELF CLEAN Pad

Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the

Using the self-cleaning oven

section.

PROBE Pad (on some models)

Touch this pad when using the probe to cook food to the desired internal temperature.

BAKE Pad

Touch this pad to select the bake function.

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Touch this pad to select the broil function.

CONVECTION ROAST Pad (on some models)

Touch this pad to select roasting with the convection function.

Display

Shows the time of day, oven temperature, whether the oven is in the bake, broil, convection or self-cleaning mode and the times set for the timer or automatic oven operations.

If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and the oven control signals, this indicates a function error code.

If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed functions must be reset.

The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage.

If “Err” appears in the display, you have tried to set a time or temperature outside of the control’s limits. Press

CLEAR/OFF

and enter a new setting.

CLOCK Pad

Touch this pad before setting the clock.

COOKING TIME Pad

Touch this pad and then touch the number pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook. The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out.

DELAY START Pad

Use along with

COOKING TIME

or

SELF CLEAN

pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set.

OVEN LIGHT Pad (on some models)

Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off.

START Pad

Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning function.

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad

Touch this pad to select the timer feature.

Number Pads

Use to set any function requiring numbers such as the time of day on the clock, the timer, the oven temperature, the internal food temperature, the start time and length of operation for timed baking and self-cleaning.

CONVECTION BAKE Pad (on some models)

Touch this pad to select baking with the convection function.

CLEAR/OFF Pad

Touch this pad to cancel

ALL

oven operations except the clock and timer.

Using the upper oven.

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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 placed correctly on the shelf supports (A through E), they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support.

To remove a shelf,

pull it toward you, tilt the front end up and pull it out.

To replace,

place the end of the shelf (stoplocks) on the support, tilt up the front and push the shelf in.

NOTE:

The shelf is not designed to slide out at the special low shelf (R) position.

The oven has 5 shelf positions.

It also has a special low shelf position (R) for extra large items, such as a large turkey.

Plastic items on the cooktop may melt if left too close to the vent.

Vent appearance and location vary.

Upper Oven Vent

Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear of the range. Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted. Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operation—they may become hot.

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Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent.

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Do not leave plastic or flammable items on the cooktop—they may melt or ignite if left too close to the vent.

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Do not leave closed containers on the cooktop.

The pressure in closed containers may increase, which may cause them to burst.

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Metal items will become very hot if they are left on the cooktop, and could cause burns.

Power Outage

CAUTION:

Do not make any attempt to operate the electric ignition oven during an electrical power failure.

The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure. Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot.

If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs, the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re-lit until power is restored. This is because the flow of gas is automatically stopped and will not resume when power is restored until the glow bar has reached operating temperature.

Upper Oven Light

Touch the

OVEN LIGHT

pad on the upper control panel to turn the light on or off.

On some models, the

OVEN LIGHT

switch is on the lower front control panel.

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Using the upper oven.

The oven has a special low shelf (R) position just above the oven bottom.

Use it when extra cooking space is needed, for example, when cooking a large turkey. The shelf is not designed to slide out at this position.

How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting

Your oven is not designed for open-door cooking.

Touch the

BAKE

pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired temperature.

Touch the

START

pad.

The word

ON

and

100°

will be displayed.

As the oven heats up, the display will show the changing temperature. When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a tone will sound.

To change the oven temperature during BAKE cycle, press the

BAKE

pad and then the number pads to get the new temperature.

Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.

Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad when cooking is complete.

Type of Food

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet)

Angel food cake, bundt or pound cakes

Biscuits, muffins, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, layer cakes, pies

Casseroles

Roasting

Shelf Position

B or C

A

C

B or C

R or A

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 when convection baking and for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.

For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes.

Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other, and leave approximately 1 1 ⁄

2

″ between pans, from the front, back and sides of the wall.

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

Aluminum Foil

Never cover the oven bottom with aluminum foil.

You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.

Aluminum foil may also be used to catch a spillover. To do so, place a small sheet of foil on a lower shelf several inches below the food.

Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking.

Oven Moisture

As your oven heats up, the temperature change of the air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door glass.

These droplets are harmless and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.

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Always use the broiler pan and grid that came with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan.

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How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling

Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.

Follow suggested shelf positions in the

Broiling Guide.

The oven door

must

be closed during broiling.

Touch the

BROIL HI/LO

pad once for

HI Broil.

To change to

LO Broil,

touch the

BROIL

HI/LO

pad again.

Touch the

START

pad.

When broiling is finished, touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad.

Serve the food immediately, and leave the pan outside the oven to cool during the meal for easiest cleaning.

Use

LO Broil

to cook foods such as poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without over-browning them.

The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times. This guide is based on meats at refrigerator temperature.

†The U.S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only

140°F. means some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source:

Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen

Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.)

The oven has 5 shelf positions.

Food

Bacon

Ground Beef

Well Done

Beef Steaks

Rare †

Medium

Well Done

Rare †

Medium

Well Done

Chicken

Broiling Guide

Lobster Tails

Fish Fillets

Ham Slices

(precooked)

Pork Chops

Well Done

Lamb Chops

Medium

Well Done

Medium

Well Done

Quantity and/ or Thickness

1/2 lb.

(about 8 thin slices)

1 lb. (4 patties)

1/2 to 3/4

″ thick

1

″ thick

1 to 1 1 ⁄

2 lbs.

1 1 ⁄

2

″ thick

2 to 2 1 ⁄

2 lbs.

1 whole

2 to 2 1 ⁄

2 lbs., split lengthwise

4 bone-in breasts

2–4

6 to 8 oz. each

1/4 to 1/2

″ thick

1

″ thick

1/2

″ thick

2 (1/2

″ thick)

2 (1

″ thick) about 1 lb.

2 (1

″ thick) about 10 to 12 oz.

2 (1 1 ⁄

2

″ thick) about 1 lb.

C

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Shelf* First Side Second Side

Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments

C 4 3 Arrange in single layer.

C 10 7–10

B

C

C

C

C

B

C

C

C

D

9

12

13

10

12–15

25

30–35

25–30

13–16

6

7

5–6

8–9

6–7

10–12

16–18

15–20

10–15

Do not turn over.

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Space evenly. Up to

8 patties take about the same time.

Steaks less than 1

″ thick cook through before browning.

Pan frying is recommended.

Slash fat.

Brush each side with melted butter. Broil skin-side-down first.

Cut through back of shell.

Spread open. Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time.

Handle and turn very carefully. Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking, if desired. Preheat broiler to increase browning.

8

6

10

15

8

10

10

17

8

6

8

8

4–7

10

4–6

12–14

Slash fat.

Slash fat.

*See illustration for description of shelf positions.

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Using the clock and timer.

Not all features are on all models.

Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.

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 selfcleaning cycle.

Touch the

CLOCK

pad.

Touch the number pads.

Touch the number pads the same way you read them. For example, to set 12:34, touch the number pads

1, 2, 3

and

4

in that order.

If number pads are not touched within one minute after you touch the

CLOCK

pad, the display reverts to the original setting. If this happens, touch the

CLOCK

pad and reenter the time of day.

Touch the

START

pad until the time of day shows in the display. This enters the time and starts the clock.

To check the time of day when the display is showing other information, simply touch the

CLOCK

pad. The time of day shows until another pad is touched.

The timer is a minute timer only.

The

CLEAR/OFF

pad does not affect the timer.

To Set the Timer

The timer does not control oven operations.

The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.

Touch the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad.

Touch the number pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display. The maximum time that can be entered in minutes is 59. Times more than 59 minutes should be changed to hours and minutes. For example, to enter 90 minutes as 1 hour 30 minutes, touch

1, 3 and 0

in that order.

If you make a mistake, press the

KITCHEN TIMER

ON/OFF

pad and begin again.

Touch the

START

pad. After pressing the

START

pad,

SET

disappears; this tells you the time is counting down, although the display does not change until one minute has passed.

When the timer reaches

:00,

the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the


pad is touched.

The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the steps in the Special features of your oven control section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle.

To Reset the Timer

If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by touching the


pad, then touch the number pads until the time you want appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display

(clock, delay start or cooking time are in the display), recall the remaining time by touching the


pad and then touching the number pads to enter the new time you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Touch the


pad twice.

Power Outage

If a flashing time is in the display, you have experienced a power failure. Reset the clock.

To reset the clock, touch the

CLOCK

pad.

Enter the correct time of day by touching the appropriate number pads. Touch the

START

pad.

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Using the timed baking and roasting features (upper oven only).

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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. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

The upper oven will turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time. At the end of the cooking time, the oven will turn off automatically.

Touch the

BAKE

pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature.

Touch the

COOKING TIME

pad.

Touch the

START

pad.

The oven will turn

ON

, and the display will show the cooking time countdown and the changing temperature starting at 100°F. (The temperature display will start to change once the oven temperature reaches 100°F.) When the oven reaches the temperature you set, 3 beeps will sound.

NOTE:

If your recipe requires preheating, you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time.

Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time. The minimum cooking time you can set is 1 minute.

The oven temperature that you set and the cooking time that you entered will be in the display.

The oven will continue to cook for the set amount of time, then turn off automatically, unless the

Cook and Hold

feature was set. See the

Special features of your oven control

section.

After the oven turns off, the end-of-cycle tone will sound.

Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad to clear the display if necessary. Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even though the oven turns off automatically, food left in the oven will continue cooking after the oven turns off.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

The upper oven will turn on at the time of day you set, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically.

NOTE:

If you would like to check the times you have set, touch the

DELAY START

pad to check the start time you have set or touch the

COOKING TIME

pad to check the length of cooking time you have set.

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

Touch the

BAKE

pad.


Touch the

COOKING TIME

pad.

When the oven turns

ON

at the time of day you set, the display will show the cooking time countdown and the changing temperature starting at 100°F. (The temperature display will start to change once the oven temperature reaches 100°F.) When the oven reaches the temperature you set, beeps will sound.

NOTE:




Cook and Hold



section.


Touch the

DELAY START

pad.

Touch the number pads to set the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking.

Touch the

START

pad.


Touch the

CLEAR/OFF


NOTE:

An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking and do not touch the

START

pad.

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Using the probe.

(on some models)

For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of cooking foods to the exact doneness you want.

The temperature probe has a skewer-like probe at one end and a plug at the other end that goes into the outlet in the oven.

Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may result in damage to the probe.

Use the handles of the probe and plug when inserting and removing them from the food and outlet.

■

To avoid damaging your probe, do not use tongs to pull on the cable when removing it.

■

To avoid breaking the probe, make sure food is completely defrosted before inserting.

■

To prevent possible burns, do not unplug the probe from the outlet until the oven has cooled.

Plug

Cable

Handles

■

Never leave your probe inside the oven during a self-cleaning cycle.

■

Do not store the probe in the oven.

After preparing the meat and placing it on a trivet or on the broiler pan grid, follow these directions for proper probe placement.

Insert the probe completely into the meat.

It should not touch the bone, fat or gristle.

For roasts with no bone, insert the probe into the meatiest part of the roast. For bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe into the center of the lowest large muscle.

Insert the probe into the center of dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles.

Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey.

How to Set the Upper Oven For Cooking When Using the Probe

Insert the probe into the food.

Plug the probe into the outlet in the oven. Make sure it’s pushed all the way in. Close the oven door.

Touch the

PROBE

pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired internal food or meat temperature between 100°F and 200°F.

When the internal temperature of the food reaches the number you have set, the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals. To stop the signal, touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Use hot pads to remove the probe from the food. Do not use tongs to pull on it—they might damage it.

Touch the

BAKE

pad.


Touch the

START

pad.

The display will flash if the probe is inserted into the outlet and you have not set a probe temperature and touched the

START

pad.

To change the oven temperature during probe cooking, touch the

BAKE

pad and then the number pads to set the new temperature.

■

If the probe is removed from the food before the final temperature is reached, a tone will sound and the display will flash until the probe is removed from the oven.

■

You can use the timer even though you cannot use timed oven operations while using the probe.

The display will show

LO

until the internal temperature of the food reaches 100°F; then the changing internal temperature will be shown.

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Using the convection oven.

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The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking.

In a convection oven, a fan circulates hot air over, under and around the food. This circulating hot air is evenly distributed throughout the oven cavity. As a result, foods are evenly cooked and browned— often in less time than with regular heat.

To help you understand the difference between convection bake and roast and traditional bake and roast, here are some general guidelines.

Convection Bake

■

Preheat the oven. See the Using the Oven–

Preheating and Pan Placement section.

■

Ideal for foods cooked on multiple shelves.

■

Good for large quantities of baked foods.

■

Good results with cookies, biscuits, brownies, cupcakes, cream puffs, sweet rolls, angel food cake and bread.

The convection fan circulates the heated air evenly over and around the food.

Convection Roast

■

Good for large tender cuts of meat, uncovered.

The convection fan circulates the heated air evenly over and around the food. Using the grid and broiler pan provided, heated air will be circulated over and around the food being roasted. The heated air seals in juices quickly for a moist and tender product while, at the same time, creating a rich golden brown exterior.

Grid

Probe

Broiler pan

Roasts or poultry should be cooked on shelf position (A).

When you are convection roasting it is important that you use the broiler pan and grid for best convection roasting results.

The pan is used to catch grease spills and the grid is used to prevent grease spatters.

■

Place the shelf in shelf position (A).

■

Place the grid on the broiler pan.

Auto Recipe

™

Conversion

You can use your favorite recipes in the convection oven.

When using CONVECTION BAKE, the oven will automatically convert the oven temperature from regular baking to Convection Bake temperatures.

Using the number pads, enter the temperature recommended in the recipe.

Touch the

START

pad.

The display will show the temperature you entered from your recipe. The oven will automatically convert it to the convection cooking temperature.

Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad when baking is finished.

■

Use pan size recommended in the recipe.

■

Some package instructions for frozen casseroles, main dishes or baked goods have been developed using commercial convection ovens. For best results in this oven, preheat the oven and use the temperature, for regular baking, on the package.

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(on some models)

Cookware for Convection Cooking

Before using your convection oven, check to see if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven. If you are baking with several pans, leave space between them. Also, be sure the pans do not touch each other or the walls of the oven.

Paper and Plastic

Heat-resistant paper and plastic containers that are recommended for use in regular ovens can be used in convection ovens.

Plastic cookware that is heat-resistant to temperatures of 400°F can also be used, when oven is below 400°F.

Metal and Glass

Any type of cookware will work in your convection oven. However, metal pans heat the fastest and are recommended for convection baking.

■

Darkened or matte-finished pans will bake faster than shiny pans.

■

Glass or ceramic pans cook more slowly.

When baking cookies, you will get the best results if you use a flat cookie sheet instead of a pan with low sides.

For recipes like oven-baked chicken, use a pan with low sides. Hot air cannot circulate well around food in a pan with high sides.

or

How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Baking or Roasting

Touch the

CONVECTION BAKE

or

CONVECTION ROAST

pad.


Touch the

START

pad.

To change the oven temperature, touch the


or


pad and then the number pads to set the new temperature.

When the oven starts to heat the changing temperature, starting at 100°F, will be displayed. When the oven reaches the temperature you set, 3 beeps will sound.

Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad when finished.

NOTE:

You will hear a fan while cooking with convection. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off.

The fan will not start until the preheat temperature is reached.

When convection baking with only

1 shelf, follow the shelf positions recommended in the Using the

Oven section.

Multi-Shelf Baking

The number of shelves provided depends on your model.

Because heated air is circulated evenly throughout the oven, foods can be baked with excellent results using multiple shelves.

Multi-shelf baking may increase cook times slightly for some foods but the overall result is time saved. Cookies, muffins, biscuits and other quick breads give very good results with multi-shelf baking.

When baking larger foods on 3 shelves, place one shelf in the 2nd (A) position, one on the 4th (C) position and the third shelf in the 6th (E) position.

When baking cookies, place the shelves in the 4th (C), 5th (D), and 6th (E) positions.

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For best results when roasting large turkeys and roasts, we recommend using the probe included in the convection oven.

How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe

(on some models)

The display will flash

PROBE

and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the outlet, and you have not set a probe temperature and touched the

START

pad.

Place the shelf in the shelf position

(A). Insert the probe completely into the food.

Plug the probe into the outlet in the oven. Make sure it is pushed all the way in. Close the oven door.

Touch the


pad.


Touch the

PROBE

pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired internal food temperature.

To change the oven temperature during the Convection Roast cycle, touch the


pad and then touch the number pads to set the new desired temperature.

Touch the

START

pad.

CAUTION:

To prevent possible burns, do not unplug the probe from the oven outlet until the oven has cooled. Do not store the probe in the oven.

NOTE:

■

If the probe is removed from the food before the final temperature is reached, a tone will sound and the display will flash until the probe is removed from the oven.

■

You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off.

■

You can use the timer even though you cannot use timed oven operations while using the probe.

When the oven starts to heat, the word

LO

will be in the display.

After the internal temperature of the food reaches 100°F, the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display.

When the internal temperature of the food reaches the number you have set, the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals. To stop the signal, touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad.

Use hot pads to remove the probe from the food. Do not use tongs to pull on it—they might damage it.

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(on some models)

Convection Roasting Guide

Meats

Beef

Pork

Ham

Lamb

Rib (3 to 5 lbs.)

Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin

Beef Tenderloin

Pot Roast (2 1 ⁄

2 to 3 lbs.) chuck, rump

Bone-in (3 to 5 lbs.)

Boneless (3 to 5 lbs.)

Canned (3 lbs. fully cooked)

Butt (5 lbs. fully cooked)

Shank (5 lbs. fully cooked)

Bone-in (3 to 5 lbs.)

Boneless (3 to 5 lbs.)

Seafood

Fish, whole (3 to 5 lbs.)

Rare

†

Medium

Well

Rare

†

Medium

Well

Rare

†

Medium

Medium

Well

Medium

Well

Minutes/Lb.

Oven Temp.

Internal Temp.

20–24

24–28

28–32

20–24

24–28

28–32

10–14

14–18

35–45

23–27

23–27

Pork Chops ( 1 ⁄

2 to 1

″ thick) 2

4 chops

30–35 total

35–40 total

6 chops 40–45 total

14–18

14–18

14–18

17–20

20–24

17–20

20–24

30–40 total

300

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

400

°

F

170

°

F

170

°

F

170

°

F

170

°

F

170

°

F

170

°

F

140

°

F

160

°

F

170

°

F

140

°

F

160

°

F

170

°

F

140

°

F

160

°

F

140

°

F

140

°

F

140

°

F

160

°

F

170

°

F

160

°

F

170

°

F

Poultry

Lobster Tails (6 to 8 oz. each)

Whole Chicken (2 1 ⁄

2 to 3 1 ⁄

2 lbs.)

Cornish Hens Unstuffed (1 to 1 1 ⁄

2 lbs.)

Cornish Hens Stuffed (1 to 1 1 ⁄

2 lbs.)

20–25 total

24–26

50–55 total

55–60 total

350

°

F

350

°

F

350

°

F

350

°

F

180

°

–185

°

F

180

°

–185

°

F

180

°

–185

°

F

Duckling (4 to 5 lbs.) 24–26 325

°

F 180

°

–185

°

F

Turkey, whole

*

Unstuffed (10 to 16 lbs.)

Unstuffed (18 to 24 lbs.)

Turkey Breast (4 to 6 lbs.)

8–11

7–10

16–19

325

°

F

325

°

F

325

°

F

180

180

°

°

–185

–185

170

°

F

°

°

*

Stuffed birds generally require 30–45 minutes additional roasting time. Shield legs and breast with foil to prevent overbrowning and drying of skin.

†

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140

°

F means some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

F

F

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Using the timed convection baking features.

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You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off.

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. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

The upper oven will turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time. At the end of the cooking time, the oven will turn off automatically.

Touch the


pad.


Touch the

COOKING TIME

pad.

Touch the

START

pad.

The oven will turn

ON

, and the display will show the cooking time countdown and the changing temperature starting at 100°F. (The temperature display will start to change once the oven temperature reaches 100°F.) When the oven reaches the temperature you set, 3 beeps will sound.

NOTE:





Cook and Hold



section.


Touch the

CLEAR/OFF


How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

The upper oven will turn on at the time of day you set, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically.


Touch the


pad.


Touch the

COOKING TIME

pad.

NOTE:




Touch the

DELAY START

pad.

Touch the number pads to set the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking.

Touch the

START

pad.

NOTE:

If you would like to check the times you have set, touch the

DELAY START

pad to check the start time you have set or touch the

COOKING TIME

pad to check the length of cooking time you have set.

When the oven turns

ON

at the time of day you set, the display will show the cooking time countdown and the changing temperature starting at 100°F. (The temperature display will start to change once the oven temperature reaches 100°F.) When the oven reaches the temperature you set, 3 beeps will sound.


Cook and Hold



section.


Touch the

CLEAR/OFF


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Special features of your upper 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.

When the display shows your choice, touch the

START

pad. The special features will remain in memory after a power failure.

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12 Hour Shut-Off

With this feature, should you forget and leave the oven on, the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after

3 hours during a broil function.

If you wish to turn

OFF

this feature, follow the steps below.

Touch the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows

SF.

Touch the

DELAY START

pad. The display will show

12 shdn

(12 hour shut-off). Touch the

DELAY START

pad again and the display will show

no shdn

(no shut-off).

Touch the

START

pad to activate the no shut-off and leave the control set in this special features mode.

+

+

Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection

Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Celsius selections.

Touch the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO


SF.

Touch the

BROIL HI/LO

and

COOKING

TIME

pads at the same time. The display will show

F

(Fahrenheit).

Touch the

BROIL HI/LO

and

COOKING

TIME

pads again at the same time.


C

(Celsius).

Touch the

START

pad.

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Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle

At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the

CLEAR/OFF

pad is touched. This continual

6-second beep may be canceled.

To cancel the 6-second beep:

Touch the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO


SF.

Touch the


pad. The display shows

CON BEEP

(continual beep) and

BEEP

. Touch the


pad again. The display shows

BEEP.

(This cancels the one beep every 6 seconds.)

Touch the

START

pad.

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Control Lockout (on some models)

Your control will allow you to lock out the touch pads so they cannot be activated when touched or cleaning the glass panel.

To lock the controls:

Touch the

9

and

0

touch pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the control beeps twice. The display will show

LOC

continuously and the time of day if not blacked out.

NOTE:

All cooking and timing functions will be cancelled when locking out the control.

To unlock the control, touch the

9

and

0

touch pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the control beeps twice, and

LOC

will be removed from the display.

12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout

Your control is set to use a 12-hour clock.

If you would prefer to have a 24-hour military time clock or black out the clock display, follow the steps below.

Touch the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO


SF.

Touch the

CLOCK

pad once.


12 hr.

If this is the choice you want, touch the

START

pad.

Touch the

CLOCK

pad again to change to the 24-hour military time clock. The display will show

24 hr.


START

pad.

Touch the

CLOCK

pad again to black out the clock display. The display will show

OFF.


START

pad.

NOTE:

If the clock is in the black-out mode, you will not be able to use the Delay Start function.

Cook and Hold

Your new control has a cook and hold feature that keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the cooking function is finished.

This feature can only be used when timed cooking.

To activate this feature, follow the steps below.

Touch the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO


SF.

Touch the

COOKING TIME

pad. The display will show

Hld OFF.

Touch the

COOKING TIME

pad again to activate the feature. The display will show

Hld ON.

Touch the

START

pad to activate the cook and hold feature and leave the control set in this special features mode.

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Using the Sabbath Feature.

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)

The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting in the upper oven only. It cannot be used for convection, 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. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.

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When the display shows

⊃

the oven is set in Sabbath. When the display shows

⊃

the oven is baking/roasting.

⊃

How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off.

Press and hold

both

the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads,

at the same time

, until the display shows

SF.

Tap the

DELAY START

pad until

SAb bAtH

appears in the display.

Touch the

START

pad and

⊃ will appear in the display.

Touch the

BAKE

pad. No signal will be given.

Using the number pads, enter the desired temperature between 170° and

550°. No signal or temperature will be given.

Touch the

START

pad.

After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,

⊃

⊃ will appear in the display indicating that the oven is baking/roasting. If

⊃

⊃ doesn’t appear in the display, start again at Step 4.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the

BAKE

pad, enter the new temperature using the number pads, and touch the

START

pad.

NOTE:

The

CLEAR/OFF

and

COOKING TIME

pads are active during the Sabbath feature.

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When the display shows

⊃

the oven is set in Sabbath. When the display shows

⊃

the oven is baking/roasting.

⊃

How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting–Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off.

Press and hold

both

the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads,



SF.

Tap the

DELAY START

pad until

SAb bAtH


Touch the

START

pad and

⊃ will appear in the display.

Touch the

COOKING TIME

pad.

Using the number pads, enter the desired temperature. No signal or temperature will be given.

Touch the

START

pad.

After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,

⊃

⊃ will appear in the display indicating that the oven is baking/roasting. If

⊃

⊃ doesn’t appear in the display, start again at Step 7.

Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time between 1 minute and 9 hours and

99 minutes. The cooking time that you entered will be displayed.

Touch the

START

pad.

Touch the

BAKE

pad. No signal will be given.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the

BAKE

pad, enter the new temperature using the number pads, and touch the

START

pad.

When cooking is finished, the display will change from

⊃

⊃ to

⊃ and

0:00

will appear, indicating that the oven has turned

OFF

but is still set in Sabbath. Remove the cooked food.

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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

⊃ is in the display.

Press and hold

both

the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads,



SF.

Tap the

DELAY START

pad until

12 shdn

or

no shdn


12 shdn

indicates that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours.

no shdn

indicates that the oven will not automatically turn off.

Touch the

START

pad.

NOTE:

If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath, the oven will automatically turn off and stay off even when the power returns. The oven control must be reset.

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Adjust the upper 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.

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

These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.

NOTE:

This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure.

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To Adjust the Thermostat

Touch the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO


SF.

Touch the

BAKE

pad. A two digit number shows in the display.

Touch

BAKE

once to decrease (-) the oven temperature, or twice to increase (+).

The oven temperature can be adjusted up as much as 35°F. or down as much as 35°F. Touch the number pads the same way you read them. For example, to change the oven temperature 15°F, touch

1

and

5.

When you have made the adjustment, touch the

START

pad to go back to the time of day display. Use your oven as you would normally.

NOTE:

The thermostat adjustment for Baking will also affect Convection Baking or Convection

Roasting.

The type of margarine will affect baking performance!

Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.

Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the fat content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.

Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads, on the other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least

70% vegetable oil.

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Using the lower oven drawer.

(on some models)

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The lower oven drawer may be used to bake foods using the same times and temperatures as a standard oven. Foods ideal for baking in the lower oven drawer include pizza, frozen foods, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and many desserts.

Push in and turn the lower oven drawer knob to any desired setting.

To Use the Lower Oven Drawer

Push in and turn the lower oven drawer knob to any desired setting.

Allow the lower oven drawer to preheat.

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The ON signal light is located on the upper right side of the knob and glows when the knob is in the ON position. It remains ON until the knob is moved to the OFF position.

■

The “Heating” signal light is located below the ON signal light and glows when the heating elements are active.

Preheat is complete after the “Heating” signal has turned off for the first time with each use.

NOTES:

■

Always use the included drawer rack when using the Lower Oven Drawer.

■

The lower oven drawer cannot be used during a self-clean cycle of the upper oven.

■

Do not put food, foil or cookware directly on the bottom of the lower oven drawer. Always use the included drawer rack.

■

If foods require a cover, use only foil or lids able to withstand baking temperatures. Do not use plastic.

■

Maximum height of foods that can be placed in the lower oven drawer is 4

″

.

■

Do not put liquid or water in the lower oven drawer.

■

Never place plastics, paper, canned foods or combustible material in the lower oven drawer.

The lower oven drawer uses less energy than the upper oven.

Allow the following approximate times for preheating:

Desired Lower

Oven Temperature

Preheat

Time

WARM

350°F

425°F

10 minutes

20 minutes

30 minutes

When Using the Lower Oven Drawer Warm Zone

The WARM ZONE of the lower oven drawer will keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures.

Always start with hot food. Do not use the WARM

ZONE to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal.

Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting within the warm zone (indicated by the red line).

LO

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pies

MEDIUM

(mid-position on the line)

. . . .Casseroles

HI

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meats

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Using the self-cleaning upper oven.

The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.

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.

Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware, probe and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures.

NOTE:

■

If your oven is equipped with nickel oven shelves, remove them before you begin the self-clean cycle.

■

If your oven is equipped with gray porcelain-coated oven shelves, they may be left in the oven during the self-clean cycle.

Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas with hot water, soap-filled scouring pads or cleansers such as Soft Scrub ® . Rinse well with clean water and dry.

Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion. It is essential for the gasket to remain intact. If you notice it becoming worn or frayed, replace it.

Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven bottom.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off.

IMPORTANT:

The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range.

Move birds to another well ventilated room.

NOTE:

Use caution when opening the upper oven after the self-clean cycle has ended. The oven may still be hot.

How to Set the Upper Oven for Cleaning

Touch the

SELF CLEAN

pad.

Using the number pads, enter the desired clean time, if a time other than 4 hours is needed.

Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours. You can change the clean time to any time between 3 hours and 5 hours, depending on how dirty your oven is.

Touch the

START

pad.

The door locks automatically. The display will show the clean time remaining. It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the

LOCKED DOOR

light goes off.

When the

LOCKED DOOR

light is off, open the door.

The oven shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete.

■

The words

LOCK DOOR

will flash and the oven control will signal if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door.

■

To stop a clean cycle, touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. When the

LOCKED DOOR

light goes off indicating the oven has cooled below the locking temperature, open the door.

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The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

How to Delay the Start of Cleaning


Touch the

SELF CLEAN

pad.

Using the number pads, enter the desired clean time.

Touch the

DELAY START

pad. The earliest start time you can set will appear in the display.

Using the number pads, enter the time of day you want the clean cycle to start.

Touch the

START

pad.

The door locks automatically. The display will show the start time. It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the

LOCKED DOOR

light goes off.

When the

LOCKED DOOR

light is off, open the door.

After a Clean Cycle

You may notice some white ash in the oven.

Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools.

If white spots remain, remove them with a soapfilled scouring pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture.

These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.

If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, repeat the cycle.

■

You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to unlock.

■

While the oven is self-cleaning, you can touch the

CLOCK

pad to display the time of day. To return to the clean countdown, touch the

COOKING TIME

pad.

■

If the shelves become hard to slide, apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven shelves with the paper towel.

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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.

Grate

Burner cap

Burner head

Electrode

Burner base

Sealed Burner Assemblies

Turn all controls

OFF

before removing the burner parts.

The burner grates, caps and burner heads can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. The burner bases and electrodes are not removable.

CAUTION:

Do not operate the cooktop without all burner parts and grates in place.

Electrode

When one burner is turned to

LITE,

all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.

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Burner Caps and Heads

NOTE:

Before removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location.

Replace them in the same location after cleaning. The top sides of the Right Front,

Right Rear and Left Front burner heads are marked with the letters “RF,” “RR” and “LF,” respectively, to aid reassembly.

Burner caps

Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. You may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles.

Burner heads

The slits in the burner heads of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times.

Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes will not allow the burner to operate properly.

Any spill on or around an electrode must be carefully cleaned. Take care to not hit an electrode with anything hard or it could be damaged.

You should clean the burner caps, burner heads and burner bases routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog the openings in the burner heads. Lift off when cool.

To remove burned-on food, soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 20–30 minutes. For more stubborn stains, use a toothbrush.

After cleaning

Before putting the burner caps and heads back, shake out excess water and then dry them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes.

NOTE:

Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean the burners or electrodes. This can damage the burners and electrically short the electrodes.

Replacement

The top sides of the Right Front, Right

Rear and Left Front burner heads are marked with the letters “RF,” “RR” and

“LF,” respectively, to aid reassembly.

Medium head

(not marked) and cap

LF

Large head and cap

Locator pins

Pin slots

Front of range

Small head and cap

RR

RF

Extra large head and cap

Replace the burner heads on the bases matching the letters. Replace the caps on the heads. Make sure that the caps and heads are replaced in the correct location. There is one small, one medium, one large and one extra large head and cap.

When replacing, make sure the locator pins in the burner head are seated in the pin slots of the burner base. Rotate the burner head around the burner base until it is level and securely seated.

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Appearance may vary.

The grates may be cleaned in a dishwasher.

Left Front Center

Right Front

Arcs

Burner Grates

Your range has three professional-style double grates. These grates are positionspecific. For maximum stability, these grates should only be used in their proper position; they cannot be interchanged left to right or front to back. For convenience, the undersides of the left and right grates are marked “LEFT FRONT” and “RIGHT

FRONT.” Make sure the front portion of both grates is in front. The middle grate has a bow in front. Make sure the bowed portion is towards the front of the range.

Cleaning

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. When replacing the grates, be sure they are positioned securely over the burners. Replace the grates so that continuous arcs are formed with the center ribs of all three grates.

Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.

To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let them soak several hours or overnight. Wash, rinse well and dry.

Although they are durable, the grates will gradually lose their shine, regardless of the best care you can give them. This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures. You will notice this sooner with lighter color grates.

NOTE:

Do not clean the grates in a self-cleaning oven.

Cooktop Surface (on porcelain cooktop models)

To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull, clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to set.

NOTE:

Do not store flammable materials in an upper oven or lower oven drawer or near the cooktop. Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For other spills such as fat spatterings, etc., wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled. Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth.

NOTE:

Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range.

Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)

Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch the surface.

To clean the stainless steel surface, use CERAMA BRYTE ® Stainless Steel

Appliance Cleaner. Apply with a damp cloth, clean the surface and wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel to a high gloss.

Repeat if necessary.

To Order

To order CERAMA BRYTE ® Stainless Steel

Appliance Cleaner, please call our toll-free number:

National Parts Center 800.626.2002 (U.S.)

888.261.3055 (Canada)

CERAMA BRYTE ®

Stainless Steel Appliance

Cleaner

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# PM10X311

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Cleaning the glass cooktop.

(on some models)

Clean your cooktop after each spill. Use CERAMA

BRYTE ® Ceramic Cooktop

Cleaner.

Normal Daily Use Cleaning

ONLY

use CERAMA BRYTE ® Ceramic

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 ® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.

This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier.

Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE ®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help keep the cooktop looking new.

Remove the burner grates.

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Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE ®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop.

Use a paper towel or CERAMA

BRYTE ® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic

Cooktops to clean the entire cooktop surface.

Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning residue.

No need to rinse. Be sure no excess residue is left on the electrodes or burner parts.

NOTE:

It is very important that you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughly.

Use a CERAMA BRYTE ® Cleaning

Pad for Ceramic Cooktops or a

Scotch-Brite ® Multi-Purpose No

Scratch blue scrub pad.

Burned-On Residue

WARNING:

DAMAGE to your glass surface may occur if you use scrub pads other than those recommended.

Allow the cooktop to cool.

Remove the burner grates. Spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE ®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner to the entire burned residue area.

Using the included CERAMA BRYTE ®

Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops, rub the residue area, applying pressure as needed.

The CERAMA BRYTE ® Ceramic

Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center.

See instructions under “To Order

Parts” section on next page.

NOTE:

Do not use a dull or nicked blade.

Heavy, Burned-On Residue

Allow the cooktop to cool.

Remove the burner grates.

Use a single-edge razor blade scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass surface and scrape the soil.

It will be necessary to apply pressure to the razor scraper in order to remove the residue.

If any residue remains, repeat the steps listed above as needed.

For additional protection, after all residue has been removed, polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE ®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel.

After scraping with the razor scraper, spread a few drops of CERAMA

BRYTE

®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner to the entire burned residue area. Use the CERAMA BRYTE ® Cleaning Pad to remove any remaining residue.

For additional protection, after all residue has been removed, polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE ®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel.

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Cleaning the glass cooktop.

(on some models)

Cooktop Seal

To clean the cooktop seal around the edges of the glass, lay a wet cloth on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean with nonabrasive cleaners.

Glass surface—potential for permanent damage

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Our testing shows that if you are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jelly or fudge and have a spillover, it can cause permanent damage to the glass surface unless the spillover is immediately removed.

Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic

Turn off all surface burners and, with an oven mitt, remove hot pans and grates.

Wearing an oven mitt:

a.

Use a single-edge razor blade scraper (CERAMA BRYTE ®

Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop.

b.

Remove the spill with paper towels.

Any remaining spillover should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled.

Don’t use the surface units again until all of the residue has been completely removed.

NOTE:

If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass will have to be replaced. In this case, service will be necessary.

To Order Parts

To order CERAMA BRYTE ® Ceramic

Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop scraper, please call our toll-free number:

National Parts

Center

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

800.626.2002 (U.S.)

888.261.3055 (Canada)


Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner

. . . . .# WX10X300


Ceramic Cooktop Scraper

. . .# WX10X0302

Kit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WB64X5027

(Kit includes cream and razor scraper)

CERAMA BRYTE ® Cleaning Pads for Ceramic Cooktops

. . . . . . . . .# WX10X350

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Lift the door straight up and off the hinges.

The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation.

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.

If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

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Lift-Off Oven Door

The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door.

To remove the door,

open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.

NOTE:

Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch fingers.

To replace the door,

make sure the hinges are in the special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time. If the hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull them back out.

To clean the inside of the door:

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Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots in the door.

■

Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by hand. Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated.

■

The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap-filled plastic scouring pad.

To clean the outside of the door:

■

Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door.

Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door.

■

Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. When the surface is cool, clean and rinse.

■

Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.

Grid

Pan

Oven Bottom

The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish. To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the shelf below the shelf you are cooking on. This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content.

Hot fruit fillings or other foods that are highly acidic (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice) may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface and should be wiped up immediately.

We don’t recommend using aluminum foil on the oven bottom. It can affect air flow if the holes are blocked and it can concentrate heat at the bottom of the oven, resulting in poor baking performance.

To clean up spillovers, use soap and water, an abrasive cleaner or soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse well to remove any soap before self-cleaning.

Broiler Pan and Grid

After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the grid from the pan.

Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.

If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned-on foods.

The broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.

Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher.

Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range.

CAUTION:

Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self-cleaning oven.

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Removable Lower Oven Drawer

NOTE:

For models with an electric drawer, before performing any adjustments, cleaning or service, disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Make sure the drawer heating element is cool.

Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in place. However, the drawer may be removed if further cleaning is needed. Use soap and warm water to thoroughly clean.

To remove the drawer:

Pull the drawer straight out until it stops.

Press the tabs on both sides in, while pulling the drawer forward and free.

To replace the drawer:

Place the left drawer rail around the inner left rail guide and slide it in slightly to hook it.

Place the right drawer rail around the inner right rail guide and slide it in slightly to hook it.

Slide the drawer all the way in.

Removable Lower Oven Drawer Pan

NOTE:

For models with an electric drawer, before performing any adjustments, cleaning or service, disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Make sure the drawer heating element is cool.

NOTE:

Allow lower oven drawer to cool before removing pan.

NOTE:

Wipe spills promptly after each use.

■


■

Lower oven drawer has a removable pan for easy cleaning. Clean with hot soapy water and a sponge or dish towel. Dry with a clean cloth. An oven cleaner, such as Easy-Off

®

, may also be used. Be sure to follow the directions on the oven cleaner.

Replace the pan in the lower oven drawer.

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Vent appearance and location vary.

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 lower oven drawer.

Upper Control Panel

On models so equipped, lock out the touch pads before cleaning.

See the

Control Lockout

information in the


section in this manual.

Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.

You may also use a glass cleaner.

Remove heavier soil with warm soapy water.

Do not use abrasives of any kind.

Unlock the touch pads after cleaning.

Surface burner knob

Lower oven drawer knob

Red line

Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Panel) and Knobs

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven. Use a damp cloth to clean or rinse. For cleaning, use mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. For rinsing, use clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel—they will damage the finish.

Do not try to bend knobs by pulling them up or down or by hanging a towel or other such loads. This can damage the gas valve shaft.

The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. If knob is difficult to remove, place a towel or dishcloth between the knob and control panel and pull gently.

Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution.

Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water. Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia, acids or commercial oven cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.

NOTE:

The lower oven drawer control knob is not interchangeable with the surface burner knobs. Be sure to reinstall the lower oven drawer knob to the original location. The lower oven drawer knob may be identified by the red line. Surface burner knobs have a white line.

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Oven Shelves and Drawer Racks

If your oven is equipped with nickel oven shelves, they should be removed from the oven before beginning the self-clean cycle.

To clean the nickel shelves, use an abrasive cleanser. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth.

If the shelves ever become hard to slide, wipe the shelf edges or oven shelf supports with vegetable oil.

If your oven is equipped with gray porcelaincoated shelves, they may be cleaned in the oven during the self-clean cycle.

They may also be cleaned by using an abrasive cleanser. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. If the shelves ever become hard to slide, wipe the shelf edges or oven shelf supports with vegetable oil.

Wire cover holder.

Oven Light Replacement

CAUTION:

Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely.

The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped wire. Remove the oven door, if desired, to reach cover easily.

To remove:

Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released. With fingers of the same hand, firmly push back the wire cover holder. Lift off the cover.

Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.

Do not touch hot bulb with a wet cloth. Replace bulb with a 40-watt household appliance bulb.

To replace cover:

Place it into the groove of the light receptacle. Pull the wire forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into place. When in place, the wire holds the cover firmly. Be certain the wire is in the depression in the center of the cover.

Connect electrical power to the range.

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Installation

Instructions

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

•

This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

•

When using ball type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type.

•

A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code,

CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current Propane Installation

Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes where applicable. This range has been design-certified by

CSA International according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and Canadian Gas Association according to CAN/CGA-1.1 latest edition.

As with any appliance using gas and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you should follow.

You will find these precautions in the

Important Safety

Information

section in the front of this manual. Read them carefully.

•

•

•

•

•

•

IMPORTANT –

Save these instructions for local electrical inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT –

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Note to Installer –

Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed.

Note to Consumer –

Keep this Owner’s

Manual and Installation Instructions for future reference.

Note –

This appliance must be properly grounded.

Servicer –

The electrical diagram is in an envelope attached to the back of the range.

• Skill level

– Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.

•

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

•

Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

Range

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

If you smell gas:

Open windows.

Don’t touch electrical switches.

Extinguish any open flame.

Immediately call your gas supplier.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips screwdriver

Flat-blade screwdriver

Pencil and ruler

Open-end or adjustable wrench

Level

Pipe wrenches (2)

(one for backup)

Drill, awl or nail

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

• Gas line shut-off valve

• Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread tape with Teflon* that resists action of natural and LP gases

• Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2

″

I.D.)

A 5-foot length is recommended for ease of installation but other lengths are acceptable. Never use an old connector when installing a new range.

• Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line

(3/4

″ or 1/2

″

NPT x 1/2

″

I.D.)

• Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator on range (1/2

″

NPT x 1/2

″

I.D.)

• Liquid leak detector or soapy water.

• Lag bolt or 1/2

″

O.D. sleeve anchor (for concrete floors only).

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

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WARNING!

INSTALLATION SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.

Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency, manufacturer (dealer) or the gas supplier.

Never reuse old flexible connectors. The use of old flexible connectors can cause gas leaks and personal injury. Always use

NEW

flexible connectors when installing a gas appliance.

IMPORTANT –

Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range.

CAUTION –

Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric

Ignition models only).

■

Have your range installed by a qualified installer.

■

Your range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the National

Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition).

In Canada, electrical grounding must be in accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian

Electrical Code Part 1 and/or local codes. See

Electrical Connections

in this section.

■

Before installing your range on linoleum or any other synthetic floor covering, make sure the floor covering can withstand 180°F without shrinking, warping or discoloring. Do not install the range over carpeting unless a sheet of 1/4

″ thick plywood or similar insulator is placed between the range and carpeting.

■

Make sure the wall coverings around the range can withstand heat generated by the range up to 200°F.

Installation Instructions

■

Avoid placing cabinets above the range. To reduce the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames of operating burners, install a ventilation hood over the range that projects forward at least

5

″ beyond the front of the cabinets.

■

The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet metal not less than 0.0122

″ thick.

Install above the cooktop with a clearance of not less than 1/4

″ between the hood and the underside of the combustible material or metal cabinet. The hood must be at least as wide as the appliance and centered over the appliance. Clearance between the cooking surface and the ventilation hood surface

MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24

INCHES.

EXCEPTION:

Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance.

■

If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 30

″ between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets.

■

If a 30

″ clearance between cooking surface and overhead combustible material or metal cabinets cannot be maintained, protect the underside of the cabinets above the cooktop with not less than 1/4

″ insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122

″ thick. Clearance between the cooking surface and protected cabinets

MUST

NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES

.

■

The vertical distance from the plane of the cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer than 1

″ to the plane of the range sides must not be less than 18

″

. (See the

Dimensions and Clearances

illustration in this section.)

■

CAUTION –

Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range—children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

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DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet

Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements.

The range may be placed with 0

″

clearance (flush) at the back wall.

Minimum to cabinets on either side of the range

18”

30”

30”

Minimum

3”

Minimum to wall on either side

Maximum depth for cabinets above countertops

13”

36”

1/4”

Front edge of the range side panel forward from cabinet

0”

To cabinets below cooktop and at the range back

30”

Depth with door closed (includes door handle)

29

3

⁄

4

”

Depth varies depending on model.

See specifications sheet for your model.

Height

47

3

⁄

4

”

36

1

⁄

4

” ± 1⁄4”

Depth with door open:

46

3

⁄

4

”

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WARNING!

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

All ranges can tip and injury could result.

To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved Anti-Tip device to the wall. (See

Installing the Anti-Tip Device

in this section.) To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged when you push the range back against the wall.

■

For your safety, never use your range for warming or heating the room. Your oven and cooktop are not designed to heat your kitchen. Top burners should not be operated without cookware on the grate. Such abuse could result in fire and damage to your range and will void your warranty.

■

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Explosions or fires could result.

■

Do not use oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite.

■

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range

.

LOCATION

Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the base of the range that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork.

Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. Use care when moving the range on this type of flooring. It is recommended that the following simple and inexpensive instructions be followed to protect your floor.

The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood

(or similar material). When the floor covering ends at the front of the range, the area that the range will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering.

This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing. Also, make sure your floor covering will withstand 180°F. (See the

Installation Safety Instructions

section.)

Make sure the wall coverings around your range can withstand the heat generated (up to 200°F) by the range. (See the

Installation Safety Instructions

section.)

IMPORTANT!

Remove all tape and packaging. Make sure the burners are properly seated and level.

Take the accessory pack out of the oven and/or drawer.

Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping.

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1

PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS

SUPPLY

Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4

″

of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas

(propane or butane), 10

″

of water column.

Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed.

This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas. If you decide to use this range on LP gas, conversion must be made by a qualified LP installer before attempting to operate the range on that gas.

For proper operation, the pressure of natural gas supplied to the regulator must be between 4

″ and 13

″ of water column.

For LP gas, the pressure supplied must be between 10

″ and 13

″ of water column.

When checking for proper operation of the regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least 1

″ greater than the operating (manifold) pressure as given above.

The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range manifold must remain in the supply line regardless of whether natural or LP gas is being used.

A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect the range to the gas supply line should have an I.D. of

1/2

″ and be 5 feet in length for ease of installation. In

Canada, flexible connectors must be single wall metal connectors no longer than 6 feet in length.

2

CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS

Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until the new hook-up has been completed. Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on.

Because hard piping restricts movement of the range, the use of a CSA International-certified flexible metal appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hard-piped connection.

Never use an old connector when installing a new range. If the hard piping method is used, you must carefully align the pipe; the range cannot be moved after the connection is made.

To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound on, or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon* around, all male

(external) pipe threads.

A.

Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range.

Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range.

B.

Install male 1/2

″ flare union adapter to the 1/2

″

NPT internal thread at inlet of regulator. Use a backup wrench on the regulator fitting to avoid damage.

When installing the range from the front, remove the 90° elbow for easier installation.

C.

Install male 1/2

″ or 3/4

″ flare union adapter to the

NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off valve, taking care to back-up the shut-off valve to keep it from turning.

D.

Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the adapter on the range. Position range to permit connection at the shut-off valve.

E.

When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.

WARNING:

DO NOT USE A

FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.

When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig to pressure test the gas supply system of the residence, disconnect the range and individual shut-off valve from the gas supply piping. When using test pressures of 1/2 psig or less to test the gas supply system, simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shut-off valve.

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

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GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS

30”

4”

4”

6 1 /

2

”

Recommended area for 120V outlet on rear wall and area for

through-the-wall

connection of pipe stub and shut-off valve.

9”

Recommended area for

through-the-floor

connection of pipe stub and shut-off valve.

13”

24”

3”

14

1

/

2

”

2”

2

1

/

2

”

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FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP

Pressure regulator

Adapter

Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve.

1/2

″ or 3/4

″

Gas pipe

Gas Flow into Range

Flex connector

(6 ft. max.)

Adapter

Gas shut-off valve

Note: To gain access to the regulator, remove the lower oven drawer and, on some models, remove the rear access panel in the lower oven compartment.

RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS

45° Elbow


Nipple

Union

Pressure regulator


90° Elbow

Black iron pipe

Union

Nipple

Gas shut-off valve

1/2

″ or 3/4

″

Gas pipe

Note: To gain access to the regulator, remove the lower oven drawer and, on some models, remove the rear access panel in the lower oven compartment.

Alternate Hookup

90° Elbow

Nipple

Gas shut-off valve

Adapter

90° Elbow

Nipple

Quick connect or union

Nipple

Pressure regulator

90°

Elbow

1/2

″ or 3/4

″

Gas pipe


90° Elbow

Adapter


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3

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Electrical Requirements

120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

Extension Cord Cautions

Because of potential safety hazards associated with certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 3-wire grounding-type appliance extension cord and that the current carrying rating of the cord in amperes be equivalent to, or greater than, the circuit rating.

Grounding

IMPORTANT—(Please read carefully)

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST

BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.

Preferred Method

3


(CONT.)

A. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently.

An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit.

Do not use an adapter on a 20-amp circuit. Where local codes permit, a

TEMPORARY CONNECTION

may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter, available at most hardware stores. The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

Temporary Method

(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)

Align large prongs/slots

Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use

Ensure proper ground exists before use

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard three-prong grounding wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,

CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG

FROM THE POWER CORD.

A word about GFCI’s – GFCI’s are not required or recommended for gas range receptacles.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s) are devices that sense leakage of current in a circuit and automatically switch off power when a threshold leakage level is detected. These devices must be manually reset by the consumer. The National Electrical

Code requires the use of GFCI’s in kitchen receptacles installed to serve countertop surfaces. Performance of the range will not be affected if operated on a GFCIprotected circuit but occasional nuisance tripping of the GFCI breaker is possible.

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CAUTION:

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen,

DO

NOT USE

the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.


3


(CONT.)

B. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently.

Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. The customer should have the twoprong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong

(grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

The installation of appliances designed for mobile home installation must conform with the Manufactured

Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,

Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile

Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part

280) or, when such standard is not applicable, the

Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, latest edition (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and

Set-Ups), ANSI A225.1, latest edition, or with local codes. In Canada, mobile home installation must be in accordance with the current CAN/CSA Z240/MH

Mobile Home Installation Code.

Electric Disconnect

■

Locate disconnect plug on the range back.

■

Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back.

5

ASSEMBLE SURFACE BURNERS

Assemble the burners as shown.

Grate

Burner cap

Burner head

Electrode

Burner base

CAUTION:

Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place.

The top sides of the Right Front, Right Rear and Left

Front burner heads are marked with the letters “RF”,

“RR” and “LF”, respectively, to aid assembly.

Medium head

(not marked) and cap

Small head and cap

4

SEAL THE OPENINGS

Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed.

RR

LF

Large head and cap

Front of range

RF

Extra large head and cap

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5

ASSEMBLE SURFACE BURNERS

(CONT.)

Place the burner heads on the bases matching the letters. Place the correct size caps on the heads. Make sure that the caps and heads are placed in the correct location. There is one small, one medium, one large and one extra large head and cap.

Locator pins

Pin slots


When placing, make sure the locator pins in the burner head are seated in the pin slots of the burner base. Rotate the burner head around the burner base until it is level and securely seated.

6

CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE

BURNERS

Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks.

Electric Ignition Models

Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to

LITE

position. You will hear a

clicking

sound indicating proper operation of the spark module. Once the air has been purged from the supply lines, burners should light within 4 seconds.

After burner lights, rotate knob out of the

LITE

position. Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked.

Quality of Flames

The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually.

(A) Yellow flames—

Call for service

(B) Yellow tips on outer cones—

Normal for LP gas

(C) Soft blue flames—

Normal for natural gas

If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use.

With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.

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7

CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER

The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically.

To operate the oven, press the

BAKE

pad and then press the number pads until

350°

appears in the display. Touch the

START

pad. After 30–90 seconds, the oven burner will ignite and burn until the set temperature is reached. The oven burner will continue to cycle on and off as necessary to maintain the oven at the temperature indicated by the display.

To check ignition of the broil burner, touch the

BROIL

HI/LO

pad and then the

START

pad. After 30–90 seconds, the broil burner will ignite.

Electric ignition models

require electrical power to operate.

In case of a power outage, the oven burners on these models cannot be lit manually with a match. Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot.

If the oven is in use when a power outage occurs, the burner will shut off and cannot be re-lit until power is restored.


8

ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN

BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT

SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY

Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames.

Air adjustment shutter

Loosen

8

ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN

BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT

SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY

(CONT.)

The air adjustment shutter for the top (broil) burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven.

Loosen

Air adjustment shutter

Oven bottom

To remove the oven bottom:

A.

Remove the knurled screws holding down rear of the oven bottom.

B.

Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side.

C.

Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, push it back, and then pull it up and out.

The shutter for the bottom (oven) burner is near the back wall behind the drawer. Remove the drawer. See the

Care and cleaning of the range

section.

To adjust the flow of air to either burner, loosen the

Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter toward open or closed position as needed.

The flames for the top (broil) burner should be steady with approximately 1

″ blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle.

9

LEVELING THE RANGE

A.

Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed.

Lower range

Raise range

Lower range

Leg leveler

Raise range

(on some models) (on some models)

B.

Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, partially filled with water, on one of the oven shelves.

If using a spirit level, take two readings—with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other.

C.

Remove the drawer. See the


section. The front leveling legs can be adjusted from the bottom and the rear legs can be adjusted from the top or the bottom.

D.

Use an open-end or adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling legs until the range is level.

E.

After the range is level, slide the range away from the wall so that the Anti-Tip device can be installed.

To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly, remove the oven bottom. Flames should have approximately 1

″ blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should burn with no yellow tipping.

(With most LP gas, small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal.) Flames should not lift off burner ports. If lifting is observed, gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized.

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10

INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP

DEVICE

WARNING!

■

Range must be secured with an approved Anti-

Tip device.

■

Unless properly installed, the range could be tipped by you or a child standing, sitting or leaning on an open door.

■

After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward.

■

This range has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions.

■

The use of this device does not preclude tipping of the range when not properly installed.

■

If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal

Anti-Tip device WB2X7909.

A.

Mark the wall where the

RIGHT EDGE

of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the countertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets.

Anti-Tip device

Slotted head screw

Approx.

20°

Wallplate

2 1 ⁄

8

”

Marked edge of range

B.

Locate the outside edge of the device 2 1 ⁄

8

″ toward the center of the range from the marked edge of the range.

C.

Using the device as a template, mark the position of the hole for the screw.

D.

For wood construction, drill a pilot hole at an angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal. A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not available.

Mount the Anti-Tip device with the screw provided.

For cement or concrete construction, you will need a 1/4

″ x 1 1 ⁄

2

″ lag bolt and a 1/2

″

O.D. sleeve anchor, which are not provided. Drill the recommended size hole for the hardware.

10

INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP

DEVICE

(CONT.)

Wallboard

Back of range

Anti-Tip device

Wood screw

Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and then install the lag bolt through the device. The bolts must be properly tightened as recommended for the hardware.

E.

Slide the range against the wall, and check for proper installation by grasping the front edge of the cooktop and carefully attempting to tilt the range forward.

WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE

COMPLETED

Make sure all controls are left in the off position. Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the range is unobstructed.

CONVERTING TO LP GAS

(or converting back to natural gas from LP)

This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you want to convert to LP gas, the conversion must be performed by a qualified LP gas installer.

The conversion instructions and LP orifices can be found attached to the range next to the pressure regulator.

Keep these instructions and the orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas.

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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.

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Problem

Top burners do not light or do not burn evenly.

(The front right burner is designed to have slightly smaller flames between the 6 and 9 o’clock positions. This is normal.)

Burner flames very large or yellow

Surface burners light but oven does not

Possible Causes What To Do

Plug on range is not completely

•

Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

inserted in the electrical outlet.

grounded outlet.

Burner slits on the side of the burner may be clogged.

Improper burner assembly.

•

Remove the burner heads and clean them. Check the electrode area for burned-on food or grease. See the


section.

• Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly.

See the


section.

Improper air to gas ratio.

The oven gas shut-off valve may have accidentally been moved during cleaning or moving.

• If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person who installed your range or made the conversion.

• To check the oven gas shut-off valve, remove the drawer (see the


section). Remove the rear access panel by unscrewing the thumb screws in the upper left and right corner.

Look for the gas shut-off lever at the back of the range.

Lever is shown closed.

PULL TO OPEN.

Thumb screws

Scratches (may appear as cracks) on cooktop glass surface

Areas of discoloration on the glass cooktop surface

Incorrect cleaning methods being used.

Cookware with rough bottoms being used or coarse particles

(salt or sand) were between the cookware and the surface of the cooktop.

Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface.

Food spillovers not cleaned before next use.

Plastic melted to the glass cooktop surface

•

•

Scratches are not removable. Tiny scratches will become less visible in time as a result of cleaning.

•

To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms.

See the

Cleaning the glass cooktop

section.

Hot surface on a model with a light colored glass cooktop.

Hot cooktop came into contact with plastic placed on the hot cooktop.

•

This is normal. The cooking zones may change color when hot or cooling down. This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools to room temperature.

• See the

Glass surface—Potential for permanent damage

Section

in the

Cleaning the glass surface

section.

Pitting (or indentation) of the cooktop

Hot sugar mixture spilled on the cooktop.

• Call a qualified technician for replacement.

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Problem

Control signals after entering cooking time or start time

Food does not bake or roast properly in the upper oven

Possible Causes

You forgot to enter a bake temperature or cleaning time.

What To Do

• Touch the

BAKE

pad and desired temperature or the

SELF CLEAN

pad and desired clean time.

Oven controls improperly set.

Shelf position is incorrect.

•

See the

Using the upper oven

section.

• See the


section.

Incorrect cookware or cookware

•

See the


section.

of improper size being used.

Oven thermostat needs adjustment.

•

See the

Adjust the upper oven thermostat—

Do it yourself!

section.

Clock not set correctly.

Oven bottom not securely seated in position.

•

See the

Using the clock and timer

section.

Aluminum foil used improperly

• See the


section.

in the oven.

• See the


section.

Food does not broil properly in the upper oven


Oven door not closed.

Improper shelf position being used.

• Make sure you touch the

BROIL HI/LO

pad.

•

•

See the

See the


Broiling Guide.

section.

Food being cooked in a hot pan.

• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range. Make sure it is cool.

Cookware not suited for broiling.

• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.

Aluminum foil used on the the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended.

•

See the


section.

Oven bottom not securely seated in position.

•

See the


section.

Upper oven temperature

Oven thermostat

too hot or too cold

needs adjustment.

Clock and timer do not work

Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.

A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

•

•

See the

Adjust the upper oven thermostat—

Do it yourself!

section.

Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet.

•

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.


• See the

Using the clock and timer

section.

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Problem

Upper oven light does not work

Possible Causes What To Do

Light bulb is loose or defective.

• Tighten or replace the bulb.

Plug on range is not completely

•

Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

inserted in the electrical outlet.

grounded outlet.

Upper oven will not self-clean

“Crackling” or

“popping” sound

Excessive smoking

Oven door will not open after a clean cycle

The oven temperature is too

•

Allow the range to cool to room temperature and

high to set a self-clean operation.

reset the controls.


This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions.

Excessive soil.

•

See the

Using the self-cleaning upper oven

section.

• This is normal.

Oven too hot.

• Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the

LOCKED DOOR

light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.

• Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.

Oven not clean after a clean cycle

“LOCK DOOR” flashes in the display

LOCKED DOOR light is on when you want to cook

“F—and a number or letter” flash in the display

Oven controls not properly set.

• See the

Using the self-cleaning upper oven

section.

Oven was heavily soiled.

•

Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again or for a longer period of time.

The self-clean cycle has been

• Close the oven door.

selected but the door is not closed.

•

Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Allow the oven to cool.

The oven door is locked because the temperature inside the oven has not dropped below the locking temperature.

You have a function error code.

• Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation.

If the function code repeats.

• Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes and then reconnect power. If the function error code repeats, call for service.

Oven shelves are difficult to slide

The nickel shelves (if so equipped)

•

Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to a paper

were cleaned in a self-clean cycle.

towel and wipe the edges of the oven shelves with

The gray porcelain-coated shelves

the paper towel. Do not spray with Pam ® or other

(if so equipped) were improperly

lubricant sprays.

cleaned.

“Probe” appears in

This is reminding you to enter a

• Enter a probe temperature.

the display (some models)

probe temperature after plugging in the probe.

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Problem

Display goes blank

Possible Causes


The clock is in the black-out mode.

What To Do

• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

•

See the


section.

Display flashes

Unable to get the display to show “SF”

Power outage, clock flashes

“Burning” or “oily” odor emitting from the vent

Power failure.

Oven control pads were not pressed properly.

•

Reset the clock.

• The

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads must be touched at the same time and held for 3 seconds.

Power outage or surge.

• Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset it by touching the

CLEAR/OFF

pad, setting the clock and resetting any cooking function.

This is normal in a new oven

•

To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a

and will disappear in time.

minimum of 3 hours. See the

Using the self-cleaning oven

section.

Strong odor

An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used.

• This is temporary.

Fan noise (some models)

The convection fan may turn on

• This is normal. The convection fan will run until the

and off automatically.

function is over or the door is opened.

Convection fan not

Preheat temperature

working (some models)

not reached.

Drawer does not slide smoothly or drags

The drawer is out of alignment.

Drawer is overloaded or load is unbalanced.

•

•

Fan will start automatically once the preheat temperature is reached.

Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in.

See the


section.

• Reduce weight. Redistribute drawer contents.

Lower oven drawer will not work


The oven is self-cleaning.

• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

Controls improperly set.

Moisture escaping.

Drawer not fully closed.

•

Wait for the self-clean cycle to finish and the oven to cool.

•

See the

Lower oven drawer

section.

Excessive condensation

Liquid in lower oven drawer.

• Remove liquid.

in the lower oven drawer

Uncovered foods.

•

Cover food with lid or aluminum foil.

Temperature setting too high.

• Reduce temperature setting.

Food dries out in the lower oven drawer

•

Cover food with lid or aluminum foil.

• Push drawer in until latch engages.

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Accessories.

Looking For Something More?

You can find these accessories and many more at

ge.com

(U.S.) or

www.GEAppliances.ca

(Canada), or call

800.626.2002

(U.S.) or

888.261.3055

(Canada) (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready.

Grates

Surface Burner Caps & Heads

Oven and Drawer Racks

Broiler Pan

Cleaner

Light Bulbs Knobs

Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks?

NOW AVAILABLE

for your range:

GE’s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks!

• Heavy Duty

• Durable

• Able to be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven

Visit

ge.com

(U.S.) or

www.GEAppliances.ca

(Canada) for more information.

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Notes.

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GE Service Protection Plus

™

GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you

Service Protection Plus

™

—comprehensive protection on all your appliances—

No Matter What Brand!

Benefits Include:

• Backed by GE

• All brands covered

• Unlimited service calls

• All parts and labor costs included

• No out-of-pocket expenses

• No hidden deductibles

• One 800 number to call

We’ll Cover Any Appliance.

Anywhere. Anytime.*

You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.

Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—

any brand!

Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs.

Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at

800.626.2224

for more information.

*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.

✁

Cut here

Please place in envelope and mail to:

General Electric Company

Warranty Registration Department

P.O. Box 32150

Louisville, KY 40232-2150

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Dear Customer:

Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for 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 and mail your Consumer

Product Ownership

Registration today.

1 2 3

Model Number Serial Number

safety modification.

After mailing the registration below, store this document in a safe place. It contains information you will need should you require service.

Our service number is

800.GE.CARES

(800.432.2737).

Read your Owner’s

Manual carefully.

It will help you operate your new appliance properly.

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, or register online at ge.com.

✁

Cut here

Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Model Number

tant

Serial Number

Today!

First

Name

Mr.

■

Ms.

■

Mrs.

■

Miss

■

Street

Address

Last

Name

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Apt. #

City

Date Placed

In Use

Month Day

GE Appliances

GE Consumer & Industrial

Appliances

General Electric Company

Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com

E-mail Address*

State

Zip

Code

Phone

Number

_ _

Year

* Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA).

■

Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR

WARRANTY RIGHTS.

For information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to ge.com and click on “Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224.

Notes.

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Notes.

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Notes.

61

GE Gas Range Warranty.

(For customers in the United States)

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES

(800.432.2737).

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One Year

From the date of the original purchase

Any part

of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this

full one-year warranty,

GE will also provide,

free of charge,

all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.

Five Years


(on glass cooktop models only)

A replacement glass cooktop

if it should: crack due to thermal shock; discolor; crack at the rubber seal between the glass cooktop and the porcelain edge.

During this

limited additional four-year warranty,

you will be responsible for any labor or in-home service.

What GE Will Not Cover:

■

Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

■

Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

■

Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

■

Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner’s Manual.

■

Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners other than the recommended cleaning creams.

■

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

■

Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

■

Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.

■

Damage caused after delivery.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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GE Gas Range Warranty.

(For customers in Canada)

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 1.800.361.3400.

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

For The Period Of: Camco Will Replace:

One Year


Five Years


(on glass cooktop models only)

Any part

of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this

full one-year warranty,

Camco will also provide,

free of charge,

all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.

A replacement glass cooktop

if it should: crack due to thermal shock; discolor; crack at the rubber seal between the glass cooktop and the porcelain edge.

During this

limited additional four-year warranty,

you will be responsible for any labor or in-home service.

What Camco Will Not Cover:

■

Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

■

Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

■

Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

■

Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner’s Manual.

■

Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners other than the recommended cleaning creams.

■

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

■

Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

■

Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.

■

Damage caused after delivery.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Warrantor: CAMCO INC.

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Consumer Support.

GE Appliances Website

In the U.S.:

ge.com

Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts ™ ” your questions, and so much more...

In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca

Schedule Service

In the U.S.:

ge.com

Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours.

In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400

Real Life Design Studio

In the U.S.:

ge.com

GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

In Canada,

contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco, Inc.

Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane

Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Extended Warranties

In the U.S.:

ge.com

Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours. GE Consumer

Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.

In Canada, call 1.888.261.2133

Parts and Accessories

In the U.S.:

ge.com

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes

(VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at

800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

Customers

in Canada

should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco service center, or call 1.888.261.3055.

Contact Us

In the U.S.:

ge.com

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations

GE Appliances, Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca,

or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, Camco, Inc.

Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane

Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Register Your Appliance

In the U.S.:

ge.com

Register your new appliance on-line–at your convenience!

Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.

In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca

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