GE XL44 manual How to Set Your Range for Baking, Using Your Oven, Oven Shelves, Type of Food

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BAKING

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BAKING

Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest	If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the
technology in oven control systems. It is recommended	Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy
that you operate your new oven for a number of weeks	Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the
to become familiar with its performance.	thermostat.

How to Set Your Range for Baking

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the	2.	Check food for doneness at minimum time on
correct position before you turn the oven on.		recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
1. Close the oven door. Turn the OVEN CONTROL	3.	Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF and
knob to the desired temperature.		then remove food.

Oven Shelves

Using Your Oven

Arrange the oven

shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the

browning desired. As a general rule,

place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.

E

D

C B

A

R

Type of Food	Shelf Position

Angel food cake	A

Biscuits or muffins	B or C

Cookies or cupcakes	B or C

Brownies	B or C

Layer cakes	B or C

Bundt or pound cakes	A or B

Pies or pie shells	B or C

Frozen pies	A (on cookie sheet)

Casseroles	B or C

Roasting	B or R

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Contents Installation Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning RangesXL44 GasHELP US HELP YOU… Save time and money. Before you request service…WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Read this manual carefullyImportant Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICESurface Cooking SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning Your RangeBaking, Broiling and Roasting Features and appearance vary FEATURES OF YOUR RANGEMASK FOR SHELVES Oven Light On/Off Switch on some models Features of Your RangeClock and Timer on some models See pageSurface Burner Controls SURFACE COOKINGBefore Lighting a Burner To Light a Surface BurnerTop-of-Range Cookware How to Select Flame SizeDo not use a wok on any other support ring To Set the Timer CLOCK AND TIMERTo Change or Cancel the Timer Setting Display Clock While Timer Is Operatingand Timer USING YOUR OVENUsing Your Oven Before Using Your OvenShelf Positions Oven ShelvesOven Vents locks so when placedBAKING How to Set Your Range for BakingBaking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in thePreheating Pan PlacementBaking Guides CookiesCakes PiesBaking Pans Don’t PeekThe Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking Performance ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTATTo Adjust the Thermostat DO IT YOURSELFRoasting ROASTINGUse of Aluminum Foil Dual Shelf CookingROASTING GUIDE Questions and AnswersFrozen Roasts Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try toBroiling BROILINGQ. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan? Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should?The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broiling BROILING GUIDECleaning CARE AND CLEANINGGuide Care and Standard Twin Burners on some modelsFor proper ignition Sealed Burner Assemblies on some modelsGrate Burner cap Drip pan on some models Burner head Electrode ElectrodeBurner Grates Care and CleaningCooktop Surface Oven BottomControl Panel and Knobs Oven Light Bulb on some modelsRemovable Broiler Drawer on some models Broiler Pan and GridOven Air Vents Care and CleaningRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Removable Kick Panel on some modelsTO CLEAN THE DOOR Do not immerse door in water Inside of door Lift-Off Oven DoorCautions about using spray-on oven cleaners Outside of doorStainless Steel Surfaces on some models Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior on some modelsTo Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven Do not scrape the porous surface with a knife orFOR YOUR SAFETY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSIn the Commonwealth of Massachusetts BEFORE YOU BEGIN361⁄4″± 1⁄4″ DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES36 ″ 40 ″GENERAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSLOCATION KITCHEN CABINETS PROTECT YOUR FLOORTOOLS YOU WILL NEED PREPARATION2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS 1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLYGas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Sealed BurnersConnector Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed BurnersAlternate Hookup Rigid Pipe Hookup Options for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on some models 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continuedGrounding CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS4 SEAL THE OPENINGS Electric Disconnect5 LIGHT THE PILOTS Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if NecessaryLight the Surface Burner Pilots Light the Oven PilotQuality of Flames 6 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS7 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER A Yellow flamesLoosen Air adjustment shutter Air adjustment shutter LoosenTo remove the oven bottom Oven bottomTo remove the broiler drawer 1. Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom11 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE 2 1⁄ 8 ″10 LEVELING THE RANGE MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETEDCONVERTING TO LP GAS Page Before You Call for Service QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEDo It Yourself section BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box Louisville, KY GE Service Protection PlusUnlimited service calls All parts and labor costs included We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. AnytimeFollow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment online at GEAppliances.comModel Number Serial NumberParts and Accessories Schedule ServiceConsumer Support GE Appliances Websiteunder warranty WARRANTYWHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED

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