GE 164D3333P150 owner manual GE & You Service Partnership

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GE & You,

A Service Partnership.

Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how.

Read this Manual

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range.

Review the Section on

Troubleshooting Tips

You’ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

If You Need Service

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or you can always call the

GE Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Safety Information

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .5–7

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Radiant Surface Units . . . .10–12

Operating Instructions

Using the Surface Units . .13–15

Using the Oven . . . . . . . . .16–25

Using the Clock and Timer . . . .21

Timed Baking and Roasting . . .22

Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . .23

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .24–31

Installation Instructions

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .32

Prepare the Opening . . . . . . . .33

Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Electrical Connection . . . . .34–39

Anti-Tip Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You

Call For Service . . . . . . . . .41–46

Customer Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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Safety Information Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service

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Contents GE Answer Center GE AppliancesDrawer Staple sales slip or cancelled check hereCongratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family Write the model and serial numbers hereGE & You Service Partnership Or using a ventilation fan or hood All ranges can tip and injury could resultAccording to local, state and federal codes Safety Precautions Safety Information Cook Meat and Poultry THOROUGHLY… Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer ServiceOven SELF-CLEANING Oven Radiant Surface Units Cleaning the glass Cooktop section REMEMBER… Dual Surface Unit Switch on some models Using the surface unitsHow to Set Indicator LightsDo not use the surface as a cutting board About the radiant surface units…Selecting types of cookware Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Using the oven controlsPreheated Light Clean LightOven Temperature Knob Oven on LightType of margarine will affect baking performance Using the ovenHow to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Before you begin…Preheating and Pan Placement How to Set the Oven for BroilingAluminum Foil Comments Broiling guideUsing the clock and timer Press Start Time ON/OFF Automatic StopMake sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day Press Cook Time ON/OFFFor Models with Only an Oven Temperature Knob For Models with Pads and an Oven Temperature KnobTips Customer Service Customer Service Troubleshooting Using the self-cleaning ovenBefore a Clean Cycle How to Set the Oven for CleaningHow to Delay the Start of Cleaning After a Clean CyclePress the Start Time ON/OFF pad Painted Surfaces Care and cleaning of the rangeControl Panel and Knobs Oven VentDo not lift the door by the handle To clean the inside of the doorTo clean the outside of the door Lift-Off Oven DoorTo remove the cover Oven Light Replacement on some modelsOven Heating Elements Oven ShelvesBroiler Pan & Grid To remove the storage drawerTo replace the storage drawer National Parts Center Cleaning the glass cooktopDaily Cleaning For heavy, burned-on soilSpecial Care Read these instructions completely and carefully Installation of the rangeInstallation Instructions for future use Wiring must conform to National Electric CodesPrepare the Opening Prepare for Electrical Connection Flooring Under the RangeBe installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover Power Cord Strain Relief InstallationDo not remove ground strap connection Wire Power Cord InstallationBefore After Wire Conduit Installation Connector block terminal Bare wire Anti-Tip Bracket Installation Leveling the RangeFinal Check Troubleshooting Tips Before you call for service…Off and on Blank or indicatorWhen range is Frequent cyclingBroil properly At Broil Food does not bakeOr roast properly Food does notSelf-clean cycle Oven temperatureClock and timer Self-cleanTo Clean Oven not cleanAfter a clean cycle Clean lightA number Is on when youPower outage Want to cookWhat GE Will Not Cover GE Electric Range WarrantyFive Years Replacement glass cooktop if it should crack due We Will Replace, At No Charge To YouService Telephone Numbers In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARESTDD 800-TDD-GEAC