GE XL44 manual Surface Cooking, Important Safety Instructions

Contents Safety Instructions InstallationCare and Cleaning RangesXL44 GasSave time and money. Before you request service… HELP US HELP YOU…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 Features of Your Range Oven Light On/Off Switch on some modelsClock and Timer on some models See pageSURFACE COOKING Surface Burner ControlsBefore 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 CLOCK AND TIMER To Set the TimerTo Change or Cancel the Timer Setting Display Clock While Timer Is OperatingUSING YOUR OVEN and TimerUsing Your Oven Before Using Your OvenOven Shelves Shelf PositionsOven Vents locks so when placedHow to Set Your Range for Baking BAKINGBaking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in thePan Placement PreheatingBaking Guides CookiesPies CakesBaking Pans Don’t PeekADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT The Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking PerformanceTo Adjust the Thermostat DO IT YOURSELFROASTING RoastingUse of Aluminum Foil Dual Shelf CookingQuestions and Answers ROASTING GUIDEFrozen 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?BROILING GUIDE The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broilingCARE AND CLEANING CleaningGuide Care and Standard Twin Burners on some modelsSealed Burner Assemblies on some models For proper ignitionGrate Burner cap Drip pan on some models Burner head Electrode ElectrodeCare and Cleaning Burner GratesCooktop Surface Oven BottomOven Light Bulb on some models Control Panel and KnobsRemovable Broiler Drawer on some models Broiler Pan and GridCare and Cleaning Oven Air VentsRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Removable Kick Panel on some modelsLift-Off Oven Door TO CLEAN THE DOOR Do not immerse door in water Inside of doorCautions about using spray-on oven cleaners Outside of doorSpecial Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior on some models Stainless Steel Surfaces on some modelsTo Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven Do not scrape the porous surface with a knife orINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETYIn the Commonwealth of Massachusetts BEFORE YOU BEGINDIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 361⁄4″± 1⁄4″36 ″ 40 ″GENERAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSLOCATION PROTECT YOUR FLOOR KITCHEN CABINETSTOOLS YOU WILL NEED PREPARATION1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GASGas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Sealed BurnersFlexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners ConnectorAlternate Hookup Rigid Pipe Hookup Options for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continued 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on some modelsGrounding CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKSElectric Disconnect 4 SEAL THE OPENINGSAdjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary 5 LIGHT THE PILOTSLight the Surface Burner Pilots Light the Oven Pilot6 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Quality of Flames7 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER A Yellow flamesAir adjustment shutter Loosen Loosen Air adjustment shutterTo remove the oven bottom Oven bottom1. Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom To remove the broiler drawer11 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 QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… Before You Call for ServicePROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEBEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… Do It Yourself sectionGE Service Protection Plus Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box Louisville, KYUnlimited service calls All parts and labor costs included We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytimeonline at GEAppliances.com Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investmentModel Number Serial NumberSchedule Service Parts and AccessoriesConsumer Support GE Appliances WebsiteWARRANTY under warrantyWHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED