GE XL44 manual Important Safety Instructions, Read all instructions before using this appliance

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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 cancer, 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.

•Fluorescent light bulbs and safety valves on standing pilot ranges contain mercury. If your model has these features, they must be recycled according to local, state and federal codes.

When You Get Your Range

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

•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.

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

•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. In Canada, the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

•Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on standing pilot models) and poor air circulation.

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

•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 Instructions.

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.

•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.

Using Your Range

Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING—

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.

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 guide. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury.

•Do not leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burned.

•Large scratches or impacts to glass doors

can lead to broken or shattered glass.

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Contents RangesXL44 Gas Safety InstructionsInstallation Care and CleaningRead this manual carefully Save time and money. Before you request service…HELP US HELP YOU… WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GASIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSImportant Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this applianceSurface Cooking Cleaning Your Range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSBaking, Broiling and Roasting FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance varyMASK FOR SHELVES See page Features of Your RangeOven Light On/Off Switch on some models Clock and Timer on some modelsTo Light a Surface Burner SURFACE COOKINGSurface Burner Controls Before Lighting a BurnerHow to Select Flame Size Top-of-Range CookwareDo not use a wok on any other support ring Display Clock While Timer Is Operating CLOCK AND TIMERTo Set the Timer To Change or Cancel the Timer SettingBefore Using Your Oven USING YOUR OVENand Timer Using Your Ovenlocks so when placed Oven ShelvesShelf Positions Oven VentsTo avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the How to Set Your Range for BakingBAKING BakingCookies Pan PlacementPreheating Baking GuidesDon’t Peek PiesCakes Baking PansDO IT YOURSELF ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTATThe Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking Performance To Adjust the ThermostatDual Shelf Cooking ROASTINGRoasting Use of Aluminum FoilQ. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to Questions and AnswersROASTING GUIDE Frozen RoastsQ. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should? BROILINGBroiling Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan?The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broiling BROILING GUIDEStandard Twin Burners on some models CARE AND CLEANINGCleaning Guide Care andElectrode Sealed Burner Assemblies on some modelsFor proper ignition Grate Burner cap Drip pan on some models Burner head ElectrodeOven Bottom Care and CleaningBurner Grates Cooktop SurfaceBroiler Pan and Grid Oven Light Bulb on some modelsControl Panel and Knobs Removable Broiler Drawer on some modelsRemovable Kick Panel on some models Care and CleaningOven Air Vents Removable Storage Drawer on some modelsOutside of door Lift-Off Oven DoorTO CLEAN THE DOOR Do not immerse door in water Inside of door Cautions about using spray-on oven cleanersDo not scrape the porous surface with a knife or Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior on some modelsStainless Steel Surfaces on some models To Clean the Continuous-Cleaning OvenBEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFOR YOUR SAFETY In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts40 ″ DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES361⁄4″± 1⁄4″ 36 ″IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERALLOCATION PREPARATION PROTECT YOUR FLOORKITCHEN CABINETS TOOLS YOU WILL NEEDfor Models Equipped with Sealed Burners 1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet LocationsRigid Pipe Hookup Options for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed BurnersConnector Alternate HookupCAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continued3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on some models Grounding4 SEAL THE OPENINGS Electric DisconnectLight the Oven Pilot Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary5 LIGHT THE PILOTS Light the Surface Burner PilotsA Yellow flames 6 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERSQuality of Flames 7 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNEROven bottom Air adjustment shutter LoosenLoosen Air adjustment shutter To remove the oven bottomTo remove the broiler drawer 1. Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom2 1⁄ 8 ″ 11 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE10 LEVELING THE RANGE WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITIONCONVERTING TO LP GAS Page POSSIBLE CAUSE QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…Before You Call for Service PROBLEMDo It Yourself section BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime GE Service Protection PlusWarranty Registration Department P.O. Box Louisville, KY Unlimited service calls All parts and labor costs includedSerial Number online at GEAppliances.comFollow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Model NumberGE Appliances Website Schedule ServiceParts and Accessories Consumer SupportWHAT IS NOT COVERED WARRANTYunder warranty WHAT IS COVERED
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