GE XL44 manual Questions? Before You Call For Service…, Before You Call for Service, Problem

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QUESTIONS?

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…

	PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE

	TOP BURNERS DO NOT	• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet.
	LIGHT OR DO NOT	• Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove
	BURN EVENLY
	BURN EVENLY	burners (on models with standard twin burners) or burner heads (on models with

		sealed burners) or burner caps on spill-proof models, and clean them with a
		sewing needle or twist-tie. Make sure you do not enlarge the holes. On
		spill-proof models, check electrode area for burned-on food or grease.

•Make sure the drip pans (on some models) are installed correctly.

•Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot models). See the Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models in Surface Cooking.

BURNER FLAMES VERY	• If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person who installed your range
LARGE OR YELLOW	or made the conversion.

SURFACE BURNERS	• The oven gas shut-off valve may have accidentally been moved during
LIGHT BUT OVEN	cleaning or moving.
DOES NOT	To check the oven gas shut-off valve on standard twin burner models, raise

	the cooktop and look for the gas shut-off lever at the extreme right rear corner.
	(Standing pilot models do not have a gas shut-off valve on the regulator.)
	Follow the directions in box A or B that match your regulator type.

		A			B

	Lever shown closed.	Lever shown closed.
	Lever shown closed.	PULL TO OPEN.
	PULL TO OPEN.	PULL TO OPEN.
	PULL TO OPEN.
	Standard Twin Burner Models	Standard Twin Burner Models

To check the oven gas shut-off valve on sealed burner models, remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel and look for the gas shut-off lever at the back of the range.

Lever shown

closed. PULL

TO OPEN.

Sealed Burner Models

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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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning Your RangeBaking, Broiling and Roasting Features and appearance vary FEATURES OF YOUR RANGEMASK 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 BurnerTop-of-Range Cookware How to Select Flame SizeDo 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 ″GENERAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSLOCATION 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 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 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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