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GE XL44 Before You Call For Service…, Problem, Possible Cause, consumer information service

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PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN DOOR	• Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool and
ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED	then unlatch the door.
WHILE BAKING

“door” APPEARS	• Self-cleaning cycle has been selected but latch handle was not moved all the
IN THE DISPLAY	way to the right. Move the latch handle.
	• Latch handle was moved to the right but a program other than self-cleaning
	was selected. Move the latch handle to the right only when setting the
	self-cleaning cycle.

“F—AND A NUMBER”	• If the time display flashed “F—and a number,” you have a function error code.
FLASH IN THE DISPLAY	If a function error code appears during the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven
	door latch. The latch handle may have been moved, even if only slightly, from
	the latched position. Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go.
	Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven
	back into operation.
	• Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes and then reconnect power.
	If the failure code repeats, then call for service.

OVEN CONTROL SIGNALS	• This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature (see the Baking section).
AFTER ENTERING COOK
TIME OR STOP TIME

RAINBOW EFFECT IN	• This is normal. It is caused by the heat treatment applied to the oven window.
THE OVEN WINDOW
(on some models)

STRONG ODOR	• Improper air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutter.
	• An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few
	times oven is used. This is temporary.

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Contents

Before You Call Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions, Tips Use and Care & Installation GuideINSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE IF YOU NEED SERVICESave time and money. Before you request service… HELP US HELP YOU…Read all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSImportant Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICECarefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting Surface CookingIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heatsBaking, Broiling and Roasting Self-Cleaning OvenSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety InstructionsCOOK CLEAN FEATURES OF YOUR RANGETIMER CLEANOven Light On/Off Switch Features of Your RangeFeature Index Oven Control, Clock and TimerHOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Surface Cooking How to Select Flame SizeSURFACE COOKING Cooktop ComparisonTop-of-Range Cookware SURFACE COOKINGDo not use a wok on any Surface FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROLFeatures of Your Oven Control CookingTo Set the Timer OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMERTimer To Reset the TimerBefore Using Your Oven USING YOUR OVENOven Control, Clock and Timer Using Your Oven Electric Ignition Power OutageShelf Positions Oven VentsOven Shelves USING YOUR OVENBAKING UsingHow to Set Your Range for Baking Your OvenCookies Pan PlacementBaking Guides Aluminum FoilTIMED BAKING How to Time BakeHow to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop TimedHow to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop TIMED BAKINGQuick Reminder To Adjust the Thermostat ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTATTimed Baking Adjust the Oven Thermostat DO IT YOURSELFROASTING Use of Aluminum FoilDual Shelf Cooking Roasting Questions and AnswersROASTING GUIDE Frozen RoastsQ. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan? BROILINGQuestions and Answers Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should?BROILING GUIDE BroilingThe oven door must be closed during broiling on some models should never be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVENBefore a Clean Cycle Quick ReminderTo Stop a Clean Cycle CleaningHow to Set the Oven for Cleaning After a Clean CycleHow to Delay Start of Cleaning OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVENQuick Reminder-Delay Start for Self-Clean Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning? Operating the Self-Cleaning OvenQuestions and Answers Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CARE AND CLEANINGSealed Burner Assemblies on some models CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGEYou should clean the surface burners routinely, especially Care and CleaningStandard Twin Burners on some models after bad spillovers, which could clog these holes. Wipe off surfaceBrushed Chrome Cooktop on some models Burner GratesCooktop Surface Oven BottomCare and Cleaning Lift-Off Oven DoorBroiler Pan and Grid TO CLEAN THE DOORRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Oven Light Replacement on some modelsControl Panel and Knobs CARE AND CLEANINGFluorescent Night Light on some models Oven Air VentsRemovable Kick Panel on some models CleaningDIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFOR YOUR SAFETY BEFORE YOU BEGINIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LESS THAN 24 INCHESPROTECT YOUR FLOOR GENERALLOCATION KITCHEN CABINETS21⁄2 4 1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS 61⁄ CINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continuedRigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners ConnectorGrounding 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continued3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on some models CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKSELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS continued Electric DisconnectINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Quality of Flames 4 SEAL THE OPENINGS5 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Surface Burner Ignition 6 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNERINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARYTo remove the oven bottom 2 1⁄ 8 ″ 9 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICEWHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED 8 LEVELING THE RANGE1 PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION CONVERTING TO LP GAS Sealed Burner models onlyTOOLS REQUIRED 2 CONVERT THE PRESSURE REGULATORB Orifice Spuds for Converting to Natural Gas 3 CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERSA Orifice Spuds for Converting to LP Gas 4 CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICESBroil Burner 7 ADJUST LOW FLAME SETTING5 CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER 6 CHECK FOR LEAKS2 Turn off the electrical power to the range CONVERTING TO LP GAS Standard Twin Burner models onlyC If It Is This Regulator TOOLS REQUIREDCONVERTING TO LP GAS Standard Twin Burner models only 4 CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES Oven Burner5 CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER 3 CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS7 ADJUST LOW FLAME SETTING 9 ADJUST OVEN THERMOSTAT10 ADJUST THE SURFACE BURNER PILOTS CONVERTING TO LP GAS Standard Twin Burner models onlyPage Page QUESTIONS? 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