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GE XL44TM Before You Call For Service…, Problem, Possible Cause, Do It Yourself section

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…

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PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE

CLOCK DOES NOT WORK	• Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for
	blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.

OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT	• Bulb may be loose or burned out.
COME ON	• Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.
	• Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.

OVEN WILL NOT WORK	• Plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
	• Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot models). See the Lighting Instructions
	for Standing Pilot Models in Using Your Oven.
	• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
	• Oven controls not properly set.

OVEN TEMPERATURE	• The OVEN CONTROL knob needs adjustment. See the Adjust the
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD	Oven Thermostat—Do It Yourself section.

FOOD DOES NOT ROAST	• Oven controls not properly set. See the Baking or Roasting section.
OR BAKE PROPERLY	• Shelf position is not correct.
	• Shelf position is not correct.
	• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
	• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
	Do It Yourself section.
	• Aluminum foil used improperly in the oven.
	• Oven bottom not securely seated in position.

FOOD DOES NOT	• Oven controls not properly set. See the Broiling section.
BROIL PROPERLY	• Oven door and/or broiler drawer not closed.
	• Oven door and/or broiler drawer not closed.
	• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling section.
	• Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
	• Cookware is not suited for broiling.
	• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan grid has not been fitted properly
	and slit as recommended.
	• Oven bottom not securely seated in position.

RAINBOW EFFECT	• This is normal. It is caused by the heat treatment applied to the oven window.
IN 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

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions, TipsBefore You Use and Care & Installation GuideIF YOU NEED SERVICE Save time and money Before you request service…INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE HELP US HELP YOU…IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICESurface Cooking IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCleaning Your Range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS5Baking, Broiling and Roasting Important Safety InstructionsMASK FOR SHELVES FEATURES OF YOUR RANGEFeatures and appearance vary 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 BurnerHow to Select Flame Size Top-of-Range CookwareSurface Cooking Do not use a wok on any other support ringCLOCK 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 USING YOUR OVENUsing Your Oven How to Set Your Range for BakingBAKING BakingPan 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 Roastingthe Oven Thermostat Use of Aluminum FoilQuestions and Answers ROASTING GUIDEFrozen Roasts Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it?BROILING BroilingQuestions and Answers Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan?BROILING GUIDE The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broilingCARE AND CLEANING CleaningGuide Care andSealed Burner Assemblies on some models CARE AND CLEANINGFor proper ignition Grate Burner cap Drip pan on some models Burner head 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 GridOven Air Vents Removable Storage Drawer on some modelsRemovable Kick Panel on some models Care and CleaningLift-Off Oven Door CARE AND CLEANINGTO CLEAN THE DOOR Do not immerse door in water Inside of door Cautions about using spray-on oven cleanersSpecial Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior on some models Care and CleaningTo Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finishINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETYDIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES BEFORE YOU BEGINIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LESS THAN 24 INCHESGENERAL LOCATIONPROTECT YOUR FLOOR KITCHEN CABINETSthrough-the-wall 1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continued Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed BurnersINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on some models GroundingCAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS Electrical RequirementsINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS continuedElectric Disconnect Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary 4 SEAL THE OPENINGS5 LIGHT THE PILOTS Light the Surface Burner Pilots5 LIGHT THE PILOTS continued 6 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERSQuality of Flames 7 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNERTo remove the oven bottom 10 LEVELING THE RANGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSTo remove the oven bottom To remove the broiler drawer11 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETEDMAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION CONVERTING TO LP GASPage Page Page QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… Before You Call for ServicePROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEBEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… PROBLEMconsumer information service POSSIBLE CAUSEGE Service Protection Plus Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box Louisville, KYWe’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime General Electric CompanyFollow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Consumer Product Ownership RegistrationConsumer Product Ownership Registration GE AppliancesConsumer Services In-Home Repair ServiceService Contracts Parts and AccessoriesWARRANTY under warrantyWHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED