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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Food does not Oven is not set to BROIL.•On models with a temperature knob, make sure you turn

broil properly it all the way to the BROIL position. On models with a

BROILHI/LO pad, make sure it is turned on.

Door not open to the broil stop •See the Using the oven section.

position as recommended.

Improper shelf position •See the Broiling guide.

being used.

Food being cooked in a hot pan. •Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your

range. Make sure it is cool.

Cookware not suited for broiling. •Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your

range.

Aluminum foil used on the •See the Using the ovensection.

broiling pan and grid has

not been fitted properly and

slit as recommended.

In some areas the power •Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.

(voltage) may be low. •Broil for the longest period of time recommended in

the Broiling guide.

Control signals after You forgot to enter a bake •Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the

entering cooking time temperature or cleaning time. SELFCLEAN pad and desired clean time.

or delay start

Display flashes "bAd" The installed connection •Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire.

then "linE" with a from the house to the unit

loud tone is miswired.

Operating

Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation

Instructions Troubleshooting Tips

Safety Instructions Consumer Support

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Contents

Main 183D6379P029 49-88023 11-05 JR Safety Information Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Ranges WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OVEN SELF-CLEANING OVEN SURFACE UNITSALL MODELS RADIANT SURFACE UNITS COIL SURFACE UNITS READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Indicator Lights About the radiant surface units Using the radiant surface units. Selecting types of cookware. Stainless Steel: Aluminum: Surface Cookware Tips Copper Bottom: Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAKE/TEMP RECALL Pad BAKE Light START/ON Pad Display Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings Oven Temperature Knob Before you begin Using the oven. KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad CLOCK Pad Display SET +/- Pads Preheating and Pan Placement Aluminum Foil How to Set the Oven for Broiling Using the oven. Broiling Guide Using the clock and timer. Not all features are on all models. To Set the Timer To Set the Clock To Turn Off the Clock Display Using the clock and timer. To Reset the Timer To Cancel the Timer End of Cycle Tones Power Outage Using the timed baking and roasting features. Special features of your oven control. How to Set for Timed Baking/RoastingImmediate Start and Automatic Stop Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting Using the Sabbath Feature. The type of margarine will affect baking performance! Adjust the oven thermostatEasy to do yourself! To Adjust the Thermostat with this Type of Knob To Adjust the Thermostat on Other Models CAUTION: Using the self-cleaning oven. Before a Clean Cycle How to Set the Oven for Cleaning The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. After a Clean Cycle How to Delay the Start of Cleaning To Stop a Clean Cycle Lift-Off Oven Door Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. Oven Interior Oven Heating Elements Oven Shelves Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Broiler Pan & Grid Control Panel and Knobs Storage Drawer Removal Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Surface Units Drip Pans Lift-Up Cooktop Painted Surfaces Oven Vent Glass Window Stainless Steel Surfaces Cleaning the glass cooktop. Burned-On Residue Heavy, Burned-On Residue Normal Daily Use Cleaning Cleaning the glass cooktop. Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic To Order Parts Metal Marks and Scratches Glass surfacepotential for permanent damage. Installation Free-Standing Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN WARNING PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 1 MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED PARTS INCLUDED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CAUTION: ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS POWER CORD AND STRAIN RELIEF INSTALLATION 3 4-WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION 5 WARNING: 3-WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION WARNING: 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 6 4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 7 INSTALL THE RANGE ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION WARNING: 9 REPLACE THE WIRE COVER INSTALL THE RANGE FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 12 11 OPERATION CHECKLIST Before you call for service Page Page Before you call for service Page Accessories. General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 34980 Louisville, KY 40232-4980 GE Service Protection Plus Please place in envelope and mail to: Well Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime.* Consumer Product Ownership Registration www.AmericanaAppliances.com Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Model Number Serial Number For The Period Of: We Will Provide: Electric Range Warranty. What Is Not Covered: