Warranty.for.Customers.. Burner. in.the.U S A Control.Panel.and. 28,.29 Door.Removal. Oven.Bottom. Oven.Light. Oven. 23,.24 Stainless.Steel. Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # ____________________ Serial # _____________________ You.can.find.them.on.a.label.on. the.front.of.the.range.behind.the. warming.drawer.or.lower.oven. drawer In Canada contact us at: 183D5580P274 29-5741 08-11 GE www.GEAppliances.ca...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 . - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ■ Do.not.try.to.light.any.appliance .
GEAppliances.com WARNING GENERAL.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS D o.not.leave.children.alone.or.unattended.in.an. WARNING ■ area.where.an.appliance.is.in.use . . They.should.never. be.allowed.to.climb,.sit.or.stand.on.any.part.of.the. NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat appliance . or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven. D o.not.store.items.of.interest.to.children.above.a.range.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING KEEP.FLAMMABLE.MATERIALS.AWAY.FROM.THE.RANGE ■.. D o.not.store.or.use.flammable.materials.in.an.oven.or. D o.not.let.cooking.grease.or.other.flammable.materials. ■ near.the.cooktop,.including.paper,.plastic,.pot.holders,. accumulate.in.or.near.the.range . . Grease.in.the.oven.or. linens,.wall.coverings,.curtains,.drapes.and.gasoline.or. on.the.cooktop.may.ignite . . other.flammable.vapors.and.liquids . C lean.ventilating.hoods.frequently . . Grease.should.not. ■ ■.. N ever.wear.loose-fitting.or.hanging.garments.while. be.allowed.to.accumulate.on.the.hood.or.filter . using.the.appliance . . Avoid.storing.commonly.used. items.in.cabinets.above.the.range.and.be.careful.when.
Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner .. M ake.sure.all.burners.are.in.place . .. D o.not.operate.the.burner.for.an.extended. period.of.time.without.cookware.on.the. .. M ake.sure.all.grates.on.the.range.are. grate . . The.finish.on.the.grate.may.chip. properly.placed.before.using.any.burner .
GEAppliances.com How to Select Flame Size . WARNING Watch.the.flame,.not.the.knob,.as.you.adjust. Flames that are heat . . When.fast.heating.is.desired,.the.flame. not covered by cookware may present a risk size.on.a.gas.burner.should.match.the. of burns or clothing ignition. Never let flames cookware.you.are.using . extend beyond the sides of the cookware. Flames.larger.than.the.bottom.of.the.cookware.
Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings (on some models) Bake/Temp Recall Pad Kitchen Timer On/Off Pad . T ouch.this.pad.to.select.the.bake.function . . T ouch.this.pad.to.select.the.timer.feature . . . Bake Light Then.press.the.+.and.–.pads.to.adjust.the.timer .
GEAppliances.com Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings (on some models) Automatic Oven Light (on some models) Clear/Off Pad . T his.lights.anytime.the.oven.has.been. . T ouch.this.pad.to.cancel.ALL.oven.operations. programmed.using.the.Cooking Time.or.Start except.the.clock.and.timer . Time.functions . Broil Hi/Lo Pad Oven Light On/Off Pad . T ouch.this.pad.to.select.the.broil.function . .
Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The.shelves.have.stop-locks,.so.that.when. To remove a shelf,.pull.it.toward.you,.tilt.the. placed.correctly.on.the.shelf.supports.(A. front.end.up.and.pull.it.out . through.E),.they.will.stop.before.coming. To replace,.place.the.end.of.the.shelf.(stop- completely.out,.and.will.not.tilt . locks).on.the.support,.tilt.up.the.front.and.push. When.placing.and.removing.cookware,.pull.the. the.shelf.in . shelf.out.to.the.bump.on.the.shelf.support .
Using the upper oven. GEAppliances.com If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Your.oven.is.not.designed.for.open-door.
GEAppliances.com Broiling Guide Type or Broil Rack Food Doneness Comments The size, weight, thickness, Thickness Setting Position* starting temperature and Beef Rare.-.Medium. Steaks- Steaks.less.than. your preference of doneness Rare 1”.thick 1”.thick.are.dif- will affect broiling times. This (140°F-150°F) ficult.to.cook.rare . . guide is based on meats at They.may.cook.
Using the clock and timer. (on some models) Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The.clock.must.be.set.to.the.correct.time.of.day..T ouch.the.Start/On.pad.until.the.time.of. for.the.automatic.oven.. t iming.functions.to.work. day.shows.in.the.display . . This.enters.the. properly . . The.time.of.day.cannot.be.changed. time.and.starts.the.clock . during.a.delayed.cooking.or.a.delayed.self- cleaning.cycle . To.check.the.time.of.day.when.the.display.is. showing.other.information,.simply.touch.the.
GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. To Reset the Timer If.the.display.is.still.showing.the.time.remaining,. If.the.remaining.time.is.not.in.the.display.(clock,. you.may.change.it.by.touching.the.Kitchen start.time.or.cooking.time.are.in.the.display),. Timer On/Off.pad.and.then.touching.the.+.or. recall.the.remaining.time.by.touching.the. –.pads.until.the.time.you.want.appears.in.the. Kitchen Timer On/Off.pad.and.then.touching. display . the.+.or.–.pads.to.enter.the.new.time.you.want . To Cancel the Timer Touch.the.Kitchen Timer On/Off.pad.twice . End of Cycle Tones (on some models) Clear.the.tones.by.pressing.the.pad.of.the.
Using the timed baking and roasting features. (on some models) Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. 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.
Special features of your oven control. (on some models) GEAppliances.com 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.
Using the Sabbath feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or delay start cooking. ertified NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes abbath off when the door is closed.
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GEAppliances.com How to Exit the Sabbath Feature ... T ouch.the.Clear/Off.pad ..T ap.the.Clock.pad.until.ON.or.OFF.appears.in. the.display . . ON.indicates.that.the.oven.will..I f.the.oven.is.cooking,.wait.for.a.random.delay. automatically.turn.off.after.12.hours . . OFF. period.of.approximately.30.seconds.to.1. indicates.that.the.oven.will.not.automatically. minute,.until.only.⊃ is.in.the.display . turn.off . . See.the.Special.features.section.for.an. explanation.of.the.12 Hour Shut-Off.feature ..T ouch.and.hold.both.the.Bake. and.Broil Hi/ Lo.
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! GEAppliances.com 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.
Using the electric warming drawer. (on some models) GEAppliances.com WARNING FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food temperatures below 140F. • Always start with hot food. Do not use WARM settings to heat cold food. • Do not warm food for more than 2 hours. The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature.
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Using the electric warming drawer. (on some models) To Crisp Stale Items .. . P lace.food.in.low-sided.dishes.or.pans . .. . P reheat.on LO/1 setting . .. . C heck.crispness.after.45.minutes . . Add.time. as.needed . To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates To.warm.serving.bowls.and.plates,.set.the. ..
Using the self-cleaning upper oven. GEAppliances.com If your model has a door latch, never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle For.the.first.self-clean.cycle,.we.recommend.
Care and cleaning of the range. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning (on some models) You can set the oven control to delay-start the ...
GEAppliances.com Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. . WARNING If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the ra nge and cause injury.
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Care and cleaning of the range.. Standard Twin Burner Assemblies (on some models) For.more.stubborn.stains,.use.a.cleanser.like. For cleaning information on sealed burners, Soft.Scrub .brand.or.Bon.Ami .brand . . Rinse.well. ® ® Grate see section below. Sealed burner cooktops to.remove.any.traces.of.the.cleanser.that.might. do not lift up. clog.the.surface.burner.openings .
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GEAppliances.com Burner Caps, Bases and Heads Before.removing.the.burner.caps.and.heads. Replacement Burner Heads .(on some models) (on.some.models),.remember.their.size.and. Replace.burner.heads.over.the.electrodes.on. location . . Replace.them.in.the.same.location. the.cooktop,.in.the.correct.locations.according. after.cleaning . to.their.size . . There.is.one.small,.one.medium,. one.large.and.one.extra-large.burner.head . NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean the burner parts. Burner caps Lift.off.when.cool .
Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Bottom The.oven.bottom.has.a.porcelain-enamel. (such.as.tomatoes,.sauerkraut.and.sauces. finish . . To.make.cleaning.easier,.protect.the. with.vinegar.or.lemon.juice).may.cause.pitting. oven.bottom.from.excessive.spillovers.by. and.damage.to.the.porcelain-enamel.surface. placing.a.cookie.sheet.on.the.rack.below.the. and.should.be.wiped.up.immediately . . rack.you.are.cooking.on . . This.is.particularly. To.clean.up.spillovers,.use.soap.and.water,.an. important.when.baking.a.fruit.pie.or.other. abrasive.cleaner.or.soap-filled.scouring.pad . . foods.with.a.high.acid.content . . Hot.fruit. Rinse.well.to.remove.any.soap.before.self- fillings.or.other.foods.that.are.highly.acidic. cleaning . Lift-Off Oven Door (on some models) Slot The door is very heavy.
GEAppliances.com Oven Racks All.oven.racks.may.be.cleaned.by.hand.with.an. and.become.hard.to.slide . . It.will.be.necessary. abrasive.cleaner.or.steel.wool . . After.cleaning,. to.grease.all.oven.rack.side.edges.with.a.light. rinse.the.racks.with.clean.water.and.dry.with.a. coating.of.vegetable.oil.after.cleaning.them.by. clean.cloth . . Gray.porcelain-coated.oven.racks. hand.or.in.the.oven . . This.will.help.maintain.the. may.remain.in.the.oven.during.the.self-cleaning. ease.of.sliding.the.racks.in.and.out.of.the.oven . cycle.without.being.damaged . . The.nickel-plated. oven.racks.may.remain.in.the.oven.during.the.. self-cleaning.cycle,.but.they.will.lose.their.luster. Cleaning the Door To clean the inside of the door: To clean the outside of the door: ■..
Care and cleaning of the range. WARNING Shock or Burn Hazard: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn. Oven Light Replacement (on some models) Be.sure.to.let.the light.cover.and.bulb.cool.
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Using Steam Clean. (on some models) GEAppliances.com CAUTION The range should be at room temperature before begin- During the steam clean cycle, ning the Steam Clean cycle..If.the.oven.is.too.hot,.“Hot”.will. the oven bottom becomes hot enough to cause burns. appear.on.the.display.and.the.cycle.will.not.activate.until.the. Wait until the cycle is over (30 minutes) before wiping oven.cools.down .
Installation Range Instructions If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES GEAppliances.com visit our Website at: FOR YOUR SAFETY In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts • . . T his.product.must.be.installed.by.a.licensed.plumber.or. Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline gas.fitter . or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity •...
Advantium or microwave over-the-range ovens are ® discoloring . . Do.not.install.the.range.over.carpeting. designed to be installed above the GE Café range..Surfaces. unless.a.sheet.of.1/4”.thick.plywood.or.similar. above a gas range can become hot . . Installation of any other insulator.is.placed.between.the.range.and.carpeting . over-the-range.oven.above.a.GE.Café.range.may.result.in. .. M ake.sure.the.wall.coverings.around.the.range.can.
Installation Instructions 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.
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Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES (Models CCGS985 only) Depth with door closed (includes door handle) 30” ⁄ ” ⁄ ” ”.± ” *Height.to.backguard.based.on. Café.style.backguard.kit.installed . Depth.with.door.open: ⁄ ”...
Installation Instructions LOCATION PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Do not locate the range where it may be subject to Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 5” strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or wall behind of water.column.on.natural.gas.or,.if.designed.for.LP.gas. the range should be sealed.
Installation Instructions .CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting C . . . I nstall.male.1/2”.or.3/4”.flare.union.adapter.to.the.NPT. the old range and leave it off until the new hook-up has internal.thread.of.the.manual.shut-off.valve,.taking.care. been completed. Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other to.back-up.the.shut-off.valve.to.keep.it.from.turning .
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Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP Gas.Flow.into.Range Pressure. regulator Adapter Flex. connector. (6.ft . . max . ) Adapter Installer: Inform Gas.. the consumer of shut-off.. 1/2”.or.3/4”. the location of the valve Gas.pipe gas shut-off valve. RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS Alternate.Hookup Gas.Flow.into.Range Adapter 45°.Elbow...
Installation Instructions .ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER .ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER IF IF NECESSARY NECESSARY (CONT . ) Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. Air..
Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED WARNING Make sure all controls are left in the off position. Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air ANTI-TIP DEVICE to the range is unobstructed. • All ranges can tip. •...
Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Plug on range is not completely. •.
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do A fuse in your home may be. •. Replace.the.fuse.or.reset.the.circuit.breaker . Burners do not light. (cont.). blown or the circuit breaker. tripped. Burner parts not replaced . •. See.the.Care and cleaning of the range.section . correctly..
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GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Excessive smoking. Excessive soil.. •. 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 . Oven door will not open Oven too hot.. •. Allow.the.oven.to.cool.below.locking.temperature . after a clean cycle.
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Display goes blank. A fuse in your home may be . •. Replace.the.fuse.or.reset.the.circuit.breaker . blown or the circuit breaker tripped.. The clock is in the black-out mode.. •. See.the.Special.features.of.your.oven.control.section . Display flashes.
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** The XL pan does not fit in 24” wall ovens, 27” drop-ins or 20”/24” ranges. To place your order, call 800.626.2002 (U.S.), 800.661.1616 (Canada) or mail this form to: In the U.S.: GE Parts, P.O. Box 221027, Memphis, TN 38122-1027. In Canada: GE Parts, 1 Factory Lane, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3 ._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._...
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
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GE Gas Range Warranty. .(For customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care technician. For service, Proof of the original purchase ® call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model date is needed to obtain number available when calling for service.