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RangesSafety Instructions . . . . . .2–5Anti-tip Device .2, 3, 29, 40, 41Operating Instructions, TipsAluminum Foil . . .5, 15, 17, 18Clock and Timer

When the timer is counting down, use the + and –pad to change the remaining time, or press theTIMER ON/OFF pad to stop the timer. The timercannot be c

Before Using Your OvenBe sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removingand replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read

USING YOUR OVEN (continued)Oven ShelvesThe shelves are designed with stop-locks so when placedcorrectly on the shelfsupports, they will stopbefore com

BAKINGYour oven temperature is controlled using the latesttechnology in oven control systems. It is recommendedthat you operate your new oven for a nu

14BAKING(continued)PreheatingPreheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheatmeans bringing the oven up to the specifiedtemperature before putting

BakingPies CakesFor best results, bake pies in dark, rough ordull pans to producea browner, crispercrust. Stagger thepies for most evenbrowning. Froze

16ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT—DO IT YOURSELF!You may find that your new oven cooks differentlythan the one it replaced. We recommend that youuse your n

ROASTINGRoasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat orpoultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.Roasting temperatures, which should be low andste

18ROASTING(continued)Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer?A. Checking the finished internal temperature at thecompletion o

BROILINGBroiling is cooking food by direct heat from above thefood. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled.Follow these directions to keep s

2HELP US HELP YOU…Read this manual carefully.It is intended to help you operate and maintain yournew range properly. Keep it handy for answers toyour

20BROILING GUIDEThe oven and broiler compartment doors must beclosed during broiling.• Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes withyour range.

CARE AND CLEANINGProper care and cleaning are important so your rangewill give you efficient and satisfactory service.Follow these directions carefull

CARE AND CLEANING(continued)Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped).The burner grates, caps, burner head

Care and CleaningBurner GratesLift out when cool. Grates should be washedregularly and, of course,after spillovers. Washthem in hot, soapy water and r

CARE AND CLEANING(continued)Oven Light Bulb (on some models)CAUTION: Disconnect electrical power to the oven at the main circuit breaker or fuse box b

Care and CleaningOven ShelvesClean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser orsteel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves withclean water and dry with

CARE AND CLEANING(continued)The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You mayneed help removing and replacing the door.To remove the door,open it a

Care and CleaningSpecial Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior (on some models)The special coating is a porous ceramic material,which is dark in c

28INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFOR YOUR SAFETYIf you smell gas:1. Open windows.2. Don’t touch electrical switches.3. Extinguish any open flame.4. Immediat

29IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSInstallation of this range must conform withlocal codes, or in the absence of localcodes, with the National Fuel Gas Co

3Important Safety InstructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE• The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of California

30INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)GENERAL• See Dimensions and Clearances in this sectionfor all rough-in and spacing dimensions. Thesedimensions m

31PROTECT YOUR FLOORYour range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coveringssuch as cushioned vinyl or carpeting

32INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)CONNECT THE RANGE TO GASShut off the main gas supply valve beforedisconnecting the old range and leave it off un

Flexible Connector Hookup for ModelsEquipped with Sealed BurnersRigid Pipe Hookup Options for ModelsEquipped with Sealed Burners33Flexible Connector a

34INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (on some models) Electrical Requirements120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branchcircu

35SEAL THE OPENINGSSeal any openings in the wall behind the rangeand in the floor under the range when hookupsare completed.4Usage Situations where Ap

36INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary1. Raise the cooktop.2. Locate the pilot adjustment screw. It canbe

37CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNERYour oven is designed to operate quietly andautomatically. To operate the oven, turn theOVEN CONTROL knob to a setting

38INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)(continued next page)The flames for the top (broil) burner should besteady with approximately 1″ blue cones and

39The shutter for the oven burner is near the backwall of the oven and behind the broiler drawer. To remove the broiler drawer:1. Pull the drawer out

• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TOCHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED INCABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THEBACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDRENCLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO

40INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE1. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of therange is to be located. Be sure to all

41WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED: MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION. MAKE SURE THE FLOW OF COMBUSTIONAND VENTILATION AIR TO THE RANG

42NOTES

43Before You Call for ServiceQUESTIONS?BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSETOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged int

44BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…(continued)PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSECLOCK DOES NOT WORK • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power out

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46Consumer Product Ownership RegistrationImportantMail Today!General Electric CompanyLouisville, KentuckyGEAppliances.comFirstNameMr. Ms. Mrs.

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WHAT IS COVEREDFULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTYFor one year from date of originalpurchase, we will provide, free ofcharge, parts and service labor inyour home t

• If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying,stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly.• Use a deep fat thermometer whenever po

6FEATURES OF YOUR RANGEFeatures and appearance vary.MASK FOR SHELVES10816181719201 3 4 5 67 911121314152

7Features of Your RangeFeature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page1 Backguard (on some models) —2 Surfac

Surface Burner ControlsKnobs that turn the surface burners on and off aremarked as to which burners they control. The twoknobs on the left control the

Top-of-Range CookwareAluminum: Medium-weight cookware isrecommended because it heats quickly and evenly.Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet