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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–6
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
JBP80
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–20
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . .13
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . .17, 18
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .19, 20
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Timed Baking
and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan & Grid . . . . . . . . . . 23
Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . 22
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 26–29
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ________________
Serial # ________________
You can find them on a label
behind the storage drawer on
the front of the range frame.
164D4290P330 49-80174 03-03 JR
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
I Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.
I Before performing any service, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
I Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
I Do not leave children alone—children
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
I Have the installer show you the location
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.
I Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the door, storage drawer or
cooktop. They could damage the range
and even tip it over, causing severe
personal injury.
I Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken control panel and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately should your glass control panel become broken.
I Do not store flammable materials in
I Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by covering the pan completely with
a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
an oven or near the cooktop.
I
CAUTION:
Items of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets
above a range or on the backsplash of a
range—children climbing on the range
to reach items could be seriously injured.
I Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering it with baking soda or,
if available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
I Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance.
Be careful when reaching for items stored
over the range. Flammable material could
be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surface units or heating elements and may
cause severe burns.
I Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven off or by using a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
I Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot surface units or heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
I For your safety, never use your appliance
I Do not store or use combustible materials,
for warming or heating the room.
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
I Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or
near the range.
I Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
I Do not touch the surface units, the
heating elements or the interior surface
of the oven. These surfaces may be hot
enough to burn even though they are
dark in color. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact the surface units, areas
nearby the surface units or any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.
I Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the range.
I Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.
I Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance from
your range.
I Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven
vent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crevices around the oven door.
I Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.
I REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven
may be hot when the door is opened.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least
an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will
also improve efficiency.
I Never leave the surface units unattended
at high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch on fire.
I To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container
should be turned toward the center of
the range without extending over nearby
surface units.
I Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers
are suitable for cooktop service; others
may break because of the sudden change
in temperature.
I Always turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.
I When preparing flaming foods under
the hood, turn the fan on.
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RADIANT SURFACE UNITS (cont.)
I Use care when touching the cooktop. The I Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned off.
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam
burns. Some cleaners can produce
I Keep an eye on foods being fried at high
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
or medium high heat settings.
NOTE: We recommend that you avoid
wiping any surface unit areas until they
have cooled and the indicator light has
gone off. Sugar spills are the exception
to this. Please see the Cleaning the glass
cooktop section.
I When the cooktop is cool, use only
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE®
Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.
I Foods for frying should be as dry as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.
I Use little fat for effective shallow or deep
fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.
I If a combination of oils or fats will be
used in frying, stir together before heating,
or as fats melt slowly.
I To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply cleaning cream to
the glass surface when it is hot.
I Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
I Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
I After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper
towel to remove all cleaning cream
residue.
I Avoid scratching the glass cooktop.
The cooktop can be scratched with items
such as sharp instruments, rings or other
jewelry, and rivets on clothing.
I Read and follow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
I Large scratches or impacts to glass doors
or cooktops can lead to broken or
shattered glass.
I Do not operate the radiant surface units if
the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock.
I Do not leave any items on the cooktop.
The hot air from the vent may ignite
flammable items and will increase pressure
in closed containers, which may cause
them to burst.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass cooktop become broken.
I Never use the glass cooktop surface as
a cutting board.
I Do not leave plastic items on the
cooktop—they may melt if left too close
to the vent.
I Do not place or store items that can melt
or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even
when it is not being used.
I Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the
cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the range.
I Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot
and could cause burns.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
OVEN
Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
I Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
I Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
I Do not use the oven for a storage area.
I Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
I Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
I Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not
in use.
I Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.
I Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottoms, except as suggested in this
manual. Improper installation of
aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
I When using cooking or roasting bags in
the oven, follow the manufacturer’s
directions.
I Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
I Do not clean the door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage or
move the gasket.
I Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
I If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,
turn the oven off and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a
qualified technician.
I Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
I Take the shelves out of the oven before
you begin the self-clean cycle or they
may discolor.
I Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using the surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Set
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Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.
A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will glow
when any radiant element is turned on,
and will remain on until the surface is
cooled to approximately 150°F.
At both OFF and HI the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.
Indicator light will:
Icome on when the unit is turned on or hot to
the touch.
Istay on even after the unit is turned off.
Iglow until the unit is cooled to approximately
150°F.
Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF when you finish cooking.
Dual Surface Unit Control Knob
The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to
select from so you can match the size of the unit
to the size of the cookware you are using.
To use the small (6-inch) surface unit,
turn the control knob to the SMALL
BURNER settings.
To use the large (9-inch) surface unit,
turn the control knob to the LARGE
BURNER settings.
Using the Warming Zone
The WARMING ZONE, located in the back
center of the glass surface, will keep hot,
cooked food at serving temperature.
Always start with hot food. Do not use
to heat cold food. Placing uncooked or
cold food on the WARMING ZONE could
result in food-borne illness.
CAUTION: Do not warm food on the
WARMING ZONE for more than two hours.
NOTE: The surface warmer will not glow red like
the cooking elements.
A HOT surface indicator light will glow
when the glass surface is hot and will
remain on until the surface is cool
enough to touch. Lower settings may not
heat the glass surface enough to cause the
HOT surface indicator light to come on.
WARMER GUIDE
SETTING FOOD
Push and turn the control knob to any
desired setting.
(Low)
Bread/Pastries
(Medium)
(Medium)
Chocolate/Butter
Sauces, Stews,
Cream Soups
For best results, all foods on the
A WARMING ZONE indicator light will
glow when the unit is on.
WARMING ZONE should be covered with
a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
pastries or breads, the cover should be
vented to allow moisture to escape.
(Medium)
(High)
(High)
Vegetables
Soups (liquid)
Tea or Coffee
IDo not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic
may melt onto the surface and be very difficult
to clean.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts
when removing food from the WARMING
ZONE, since cookware and plates will be
hot.
The Warmer Guide is for reference
only and the SETTING that you
need will depend on the amount
and type of food, the starting
temperature of the food and the
length of the holding time.
IUse only cookware recommended for
top-of-range cooking.
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Using the surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Temperature Limiter
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter may cycle
the units off for a time if:
I The pan boils dry.
The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
I The pan bottom is not flat.
I The pan is off-center.
I There is no pan on the unit.
Home Canning Tips
Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.
Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball® and
Kerr® and the Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom.
To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.
Flat-bottomed canners are
recommended. Use of water bath
canners with rippled bottoms may
extend the time required to bring
the water to a boil.
Wok Cooking
Do not use round bottom woks.
You could be seriously burned if the
wok tipped over.
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.
Do not use woks that have support rings.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
About the radiant surface units…
The radiant cooktop features heating
units beneath a smooth glass surface.
SURFACE
COOKING
DRAGGING
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by
the heating of new parts and insulating materials
and will disappear in a short time.
NOTE: On models with light-colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to
change color when hot or cooling down. This is
temporary and will disappear as the glass cools
to room temperature.
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass—the glass is scratch-resistant,
not scratchproof.
IWater stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full-strength white
vinegar.
IUse of window cleaner may leave an
iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.
IDon’t store heavy items above the cooktop.
If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
OFF CENTER
The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
It is safe to place hot cookware on the
glass surface even when the cooktop
is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough
heat to continue cooking. To avoid
overcooking, remove pans from the
surface units when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on the surface
unit until it has cooled completely.
IDo not use the surface as a cutting board.
Selecting types of cookware.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Porcelain Enamel-Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast iron cookware
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, since it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Aluminum:
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Glass-Ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is
cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue
that will permanently stain the cooktop
if not removed immediately.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
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Using the oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
BAKE/TEMP RECALL Pad
Touch this pad to select the bake function.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
or TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
Then press + and – pads to adjust time.
BAKE Light
Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the oven temperature at this point. Glows
when the oven is in bake mode.
TIMER Light
Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the set time at this point. Glows when the
timer has been activated. Flashes again when
the time has run out until the control is reset.
START/ON Pad
Must be touched to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
CLOCK Pad
Display
To set the clock, press this pad twice and
then press the + and – pads. The time of
day will flash in the display when the oven is
first turned on.
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self-cleaning mode and the times set for
the timer or automatic oven operations.
The display will show PRE while preheating.
When the oven reaches the selected
temperature, the oven control will beep and
the display will show the oven temperature.
START TIME Pad
Use along with the COOKING TIME or
SELF CLEAN pads to set the oven to start
and stop automatically at a time you set.
If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and the
oven control signals, this indicates a function error code.
START TIME Light
Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the start time at this point. Glows when the
function has been activated.
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and
a power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed
functions must be reset.
COOKING TIME Pad
The time of day will flash in the display when there has
been a power outage. Reset the clock.
Touch this pad and then touch the + or –
pads to set the amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off
when the cooking time has run out.
If the 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.
COOKING TIME Light
Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the set time at this point. Glows when the
function has been activated. Flashes again
when the time has run out until the control
is reset.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for
one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function
error code repeats, disconnect the power to the range and
call for service.
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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
AUTOMATIC OVEN Light
Indicator Lights (on some pads)
This lights anytime the oven has been
programmed using the COOKING TIME or
START TIME functions.
EDIT mode lasts several seconds after the last
pad press. START TIME ON/OFF and COOKING
TIME ON/OFF will be the only pads lit if either
of these options is selected. (Example: START
TIME is selected with BAKE—the START TIME
pad will remain lit until the clock reaches the
programmed time, at which point it will turn
off and the BAKE/TEMP RECALL pad light will
light up).
OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF Pad
Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or
off.
– Pad
Short taps to this pad will decrease the time
or temperature by small amounts. Touch
and hold the pad to decrease the time or
temperature by larger amounts.
+ Pad
Short taps to this pad will increase the time
or temperature by small amounts. Touch
and hold the pad to increase the time or
temperature by larger amounts.
SELF CLEAN Pad
Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Using the self-cleaning
oven section.
CLEAN Light
Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the length of time for the self-clean cycle at
this point. Glows when the oven is in the self-
clean cycle. After the self-clean cycle, the light
will turn off. Unlatch the door.
CLEAR/OFF Pad
Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven
operations except the clock and timer.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Touch this pad to select the broil function.
BROIL Light
Flashes while in edit mode—you can switch
from HI to LO BROIL at this point. Glows when
the oven is in broil mode.
Power Outage
If a flashing time is in the display, you have experienced a
power failure. Reset the clock.
To reset the clock, touch the CLOCK pad. Enter
the correct time of day by touching the + or –
pads. Touch the START/ON pad.
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Using the oven.
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Before you begin…
The shelves have stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the shelf supports (A
through F), they will stop before coming
completely out, and will not tilt.
CAUTION: When you are using the shelf in the lowest
position (A), you will need to use caution when pulling
the shelf out. We recommend that you pull the shelf
out several inches and then, using two pot holders, pull
the shelf out by holding the sides of it. The shelf is low
and you could be burned if you place your hand in the
middle of the shelf and pull all the way out. Be very
careful not to burn your hand on the door when using
the shelf in the lowest position (A).
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf
support.
To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the
front end up and pull it out.
To replace, place the end of the shelf
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the front
and push the shelf in.
The oven has 6 shelf positions.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Your oven is not designed for open-door cooking.
Touch the BAKE pad.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad when baking
is finished and then remove the food
from the oven.
Touch the + or – pads until the
Type of Food
Shelf Position
desired temperature is displayed.
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet)
D
Touch the START/ON pad.
Angel food cake
A
The oven will start automatically. The display
will show PRE while preheating. When the
oven reaches the selected temperature, the
oven control will beep several times and the
display will show the oven temperature.
Bundt or pound cakes
C or D
C or D
Biscuits, muffins, brownies,
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies
To change the oven temperature during BAKE cycle,
touch the BAKE pad and then the + or – pads to get
the new temperature.
Casseroles
Turkey
C or D
A
Check food for doneness at minimum
time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results when
baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.
The Display will show “PRE” while preheating. When
the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven
control will beep and the display will show the oven
temperature.
Baking results will be better if baking pans are
centered in the oven as much as possible. If
baking with more than one pan, place the
1
pans so each has at least 1 to 1 ⁄2″ of air space
around it. If baking four cake layers at the
same time, place two layers on rack B and two
layers on rack D. Stagger pans on the rack so
one is not directly above the other.
Center baking pans in the oven.
Aluminum Foil
Aluminum foil may also be used to catch a
spillover. To do so, place a small sheet of foil
on a lower shelf several inches below the food.
Never cover the oven bottom with aluminum foil.
You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler
pan and broiler grid. However, you must
mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in
it just like the grid.
Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum
foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and
result in poor baking.
Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.
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Do not latch the oven door during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Place the meat or fish on the broiler
grid in the broiler pan.
Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once for
HI Broil.
Follow suggested shelf positions in
the Broiling Guide.
To change to LO Broil, touch the
BROIL HI/LO pad again.
If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks
may be broiled by preheating the broiler and
positioning the oven shelf one position higher.
Touch the START/ON pad.
When broiling is finished, touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
Leave the door open to the broil
stop position. The door stays open
Use LO Broil to cook foods such as
poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly
by itself, yet the proper temperature
is maintained in the oven.
without over-browning them.
Broiling Guide
The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature
and your preference
of doneness will affect
broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at
Quantity and/
Shelf
First Side Second Side
Food
or Thickness
Position* Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Ground Beef
1 lb. (4 patties)
1/2 to 3/4″ thick
4 lbs. (12 patties)
D
13
8
Space evenly.
D
15
11
Beef Steaks
Rare†
Medium
Well Done
3/4 to 1″ thick
F
E
E
6
8
10
4
6
8
Steaks less than 3/4″
thick are difficult
to cook rare.
refrigerator temperature.
1 to 11/2 lbs.
Slash fat.
† The U.S. Department of
Rare†
Medium
Well Done
11/2″ thick
D
D
E
10
15
20
8
Agriculture says “Rare beef is
popular, but you should know that
cooking it to only 140°F means
some food poisoning organisms
may survive.” (Source: Safe Food
Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA
Rev. June 1985.)
2 to 21/2 lbs.
10–12
20
Chicken
1 whole cut up
2 to 21⁄2 lbs.,
split lengthwise
Breast
C
25
25
Brush each side with
melted butter.
Broil skin-side-down
first.
C
25
15
1
Bakery Product
Bread (toast)
English Muffin
2 to 4 slices
2 (split)
E
F
3
3–4
Space evenly. Place
English muffins cut-
side-up and brush
with butter if desired.
Lobster Tails
2–4
C
18–20
Do not
turn
Cut through back of
shell. Spread open.
Brush with melted
butter before broiling
and after half of
over.
broiling time.
Fish Fillets
1 lb. (1/4 to 1/2″ thick)
E
5
5
Handle and turn very
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.
Salmon
Steaks
Fillets
Ham Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well Done
Lamb Chops
Medium
Well Done
2 (1″ thick)
E
E
D
D
D
D
10
10
6
8
10
15
5
Turn carefully. Do not
turn skin side down.
2 (1/2″ to 3/4″ thick)
The oven has 6 shelf positions.
1/2″ thick
1″ thick
6
8
10
15
2 (1/2″ thick)
Slash fat.
Slash fat.
2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb.
2 (1″ thick) about 10
E
E
E
E
7
10
9
14
4
9
6
to 12 oz.
Medium
Well Done
2 (11/2″ thick) about 1 lb.
10
*See illustration for description of shelf positions.
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Using the clock and timer.
Not all features are on all models.
To Set the Clock
The clock must be set to the correct time
of day for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of
day cannot be changed during a delayed
cooking or a delayed self-cleaning cycle.
setting. If this happens, touch the CLOCK
pad twice and reenter the time of day.
Touch the START/ON pad until the
time of day shows in the display.
This enters the time and starts the
clock.
Touch the CLOCK pad twice.
Touch the + or – pads.
To check the time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply touch the
CLOCK pad. The time of day shows until another
pad is touched.
If the + or – pads are not touched within
one minute after you touch the CLOCK
pad, the display reverts to the original
Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.
To Turn Off the Clock Display
If you have several clocks in your kitchen,
you may wish to turn off the time of day
clock display on your range.
clock maintains the correct time
of day.
Touch the CLOCK pad twice to recall
the clock display.
Touch the CLOCK pad once to turn
off the time of day display. Although
you will not be able to see it, the
To Set the Timer
The timer does not control oven operations.
The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours
and 59 minutes.
If you make a mistake, touch the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF pad and begin again.
Touch the START/ON pad. The time
will start counting down, although
the display does not change until
one minute has passed.
Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad.
Touch the + or – pads until the
amount of time you want shows in
the display. The maximum time that
can be entered in minutes is 59.
Times more than 59 minutes should
be changed to hours and minutes.
When the timer reaches :00, the
control will beep 3 times followed by
one beep every 6 seconds until the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad is
touched.
The timer is a minute timer only.
The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect
the timer.
To Reset the Timer
If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by
If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, start time or cooking time are in
touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad, the display), recall the remaining time by
then touching the + or – pads until the
time you want appears in the display.
touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
and then touching the + or – pads to
enter the new time you want.
To Cancel the Timer
Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad twice.
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Using the timed baking and roasting features.
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Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for
more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that
the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking
time, the oven will turn off automatically.
Touch the START/ON pad.
The display shows either the oven
temperature that you set or the cooking
time countdown. (The display starts with
PRE if showing the oven temperature.)
Touch the BAKE pad.
Touch the + or – pads to set the
oven temperature.
The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then turn
off automatically.
Touch the COOKING TIME pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may
need to add additional time to the length of the
cooking time.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear
the display if necessary.
Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even
though the oven shuts off automatically, foods
continue cooking after controls are off.
Touch the + or – pads to set the
baking time.
The cooking time that you entered
will be displayed. (If you select Cooking
Time first and then adjust the Bake
Temperature, the oven temperature
will be displayed instead).
How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
The oven will turn on at the time of day you set,
cook for a specific length of time and then turn off
automatically.
NOTE: If you would like to check the times
you have set, touch the START TIME pad to
check the start time you have set or touch
the COOKING TIME pad to check the length
of cooking time you have set.
Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
When the oven turns on at the time of day
you have set, the display will show PRE
until it reaches the selected temperature,
then it will display the oven temperature.
Touch the BAKE pad.
Touch the + or – pads to set the
oven temperature.
At the end of cooking time, the oven
will turn off and the end-of-cycle tone
will sound.
Touch the COOKING TIME pad.
Touch the + or – pads to set the
desired length of cooking time.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear
the display if necessary.
Touch the START TIME pad.
Touch the + or – pads to set the time
of day you want the oven to turn on
and start cooking.
Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even
though the oven shuts off automatically, foods
continue cooking after controls are off.
Touch the START/ON pad.
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
using timed baking and do not touch the
START/ON pad.
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Special features of your oven control.
Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and
how you may activate them.
The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the
control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
When the display shows your choice, touch the START/ON pad. The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure.
NOTE: The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features, but they are
addressed separately in the following sections.
12 Hour Shut-Off
With this feature, should you forget and leave the
oven on, the control will automatically turn off the
oven after 12 hours during baking functions or
after 3 hours during a broil function.
Touch the CLOCK pad. The display
will show ON (12 hour shut-off).
Touch the CLOCK pad repeatedly
until the display shows OFF (no
shut-off).
If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow
the steps below.
Touch the START/ON pad to activate
the no shut-off and leave the control
set in this special features mode.
Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.
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Using the Sabbath Feature.
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)
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The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or
Delay Start cooking.
NOTE: On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.
How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting
NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,
practice using regular baking (non-Sabbath) before
entering Sabbath mode.
Touch the START/ON pad.
After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day
and the oven is off.
⊃
⊃
will appear in the display indicating
that the oven is baking/roasting. If ⊃
⊃
doesn’t appear in the display, start again
at Step 4.
Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time,
until the display shows SF.
To adjust the oven temperature, touch the
BAKE pad and tap the + or – pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 25°
Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb appears
in the display.
increments. Touch the START/ON pad.
Touch the START/ON pad and ⊃ will
appear in the display.
NOTE: The CLEAR/OFF and COOKING TIME pads
are active during the Sabbath feature.
Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will
be given.
The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350.° Tap the +
or – pads to increase or decrease the
temperature in 25° increments. The
temperature can be set between 170°
and 550.° No signal or temperature
will be given.
When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
⊃
display shows ⊃
the oven is
baking/roasting.
How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting—Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350.° Tap the +
or – pads to increase or decrease the
temperature in 25° increments. The
temperature can be set between 170°
and 550.° No signal or temperature
will be given.
NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,
practice using regular (non-Sabbath) Immediate Start
and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath mode.
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day
and the oven is off.
Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time,
until the display shows SF.
Touch the START/ON pad.
After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb appears
in the display.
⊃
⊃
will appear in the display indicating
that the oven is baking/roasting. If ⊃
Touch the START/ON pad and ⊃ will
appear in the display.
⊃
doesn’t appear in the display, start again
at Step 7.
Touch the COOKING TIME pad.
Touch the + or – pads to set the desired
length of cooking time between 1
minute and 9 hours and 59 minutes.
The cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.
To adjust the oven temperature, touch the
BAKE pad and tap the + or – pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 25°
increments. Touch the START/ON pad.
When cooking is finished, the display will
change from ⊃ ⊃ to ⊃ indicating that the
oven has turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath.
Remove the cooked food.
Touch the START/ON pad.
Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will
be given.
When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
⊃
display shows ⊃
the oven is
baking/roasting.
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Using the Sabbath Feature.
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)
How to Exit the Sabbath Feature
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Tap the CLOCK pad until ON or OFF
appears in the display. ON indicates that
the oven will automatically turn off after
12 hours. OFF indicates that the oven
will not automatically turn off. See
the Special Features section for an
explanation of the 12 Hour Shut-Off
feature.
If the oven is cooking, wait for a random
delay period of approximately 30
seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃ is in
the display.
Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time,
until the display shows SF.
Touch the START/ON pad.
NOTE: If a power outage occurred while the oven was
in Sabbath, the oven will automatically turn off and stay
off even when the power returns. The oven control
must be reset.
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few
weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust
the thermostat yourself.
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be
retained in memory after a power failure.
To Adjust the Thermostat
When you have made the
adjustment, touch the START/ON pad
to go back to the time of day display.
Use your oven as you would
normally.
Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows SF.
Touch the BAKE pad. A two-digit
number shows in the display.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling
or self-cleaning temperatures. It will be retained
in memory after a power failure.
The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35°F hotter or (–)
35°F cooler. Touch the + pad to
increase the temperature in 1-degree
increments.
Touch the – pad to decrease the
temperature in 1-degree increments.
The type of margarine will affect baking performance!
Most recipes for baking have been developed using high-fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher-fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low-fat spreads. The lower the fat
content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.
Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low-fat spreads,
on the other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the
texture and flavor of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or
stick spreads containing at least 70% vegetable oil.
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Using the self-cleaning oven.
Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism.
Before a Clean Cycle
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We recommend venting your kitchen
with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood during the
first self-clean cycle.
Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass
material of the oven door gasket cannot
withstand abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact. If you notice it
becoming worn or frayed, replace it.
Remove the shelves, broiler pan, broiler
grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven
from the oven.
bottom.
NOTE: Take the shelves out of the oven
before you begin the self-clean cycle or
they may discolor.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in
place and the oven light is off.
Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds
is extremely sensitive to the fumes given
off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well-
ventilated room.
Soil on the front frame of the range and
outside the gasket on the door will need
to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas
with hot water, soap-filled steel wool pads
or cleansers such as Soft Scrub®. Rinse
well with clean water and dry.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
While the oven is self-cleaning, you can
touch the CLOCK pad to display the time
of day. To return to the clean countdown,
touch the SELF CLEAN pad.
Follow the directions in the Before a
Clean Cycle section.
Latch the door.
NOTE: Never force the latch. If the oven is
too hot, you will not be able to slide the
latch. Allow the oven to cool.
The oven shuts off automatically when
the clean cycle is complete, and 0:00 will
flash in the display.
Touch the SELF CLEAN pad.
Slide the latch handle to the left as
far as it will go and open the door.
Touch the + or – pads until the
desired Clean Time is displayed.
The Clean Time is normally 4 hours and 20
minutes. You can change the Clean Time to any
time between 3 and 5 hours, depending on the
amount of soil in your oven.
Touch the START/ON pad.
The self-clean cycle will automatically
begin after CLEAN is displayed and the
time countdown appears in the display.
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Using the self-cleaning oven.
How to Delay the Start of Cleaning
Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
The display will show the start time. It
will not be possible to unlatch the oven
door until the temperature drops below
the lock temperature and the LOCKED
door light goes off.
Latch the door.
Touch the SELF CLEAN pad.
When the LOCKED door light is off,
unlatch the door.
Using the + or – pads, enter the
desired clean time.
Touch the START TIME pad. The
earliest start time you can set will
appear in the display.
Using the + or – pads, enter the
time of day you want the clean cycle
to start.
Touch the START/ON pad.
To Stop a Clean Cycle
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Wait until the oven has cooled below the
locking temperature to unlatch the door.
You will not be able to open the door
right away unless the oven has cooled
below the locking temperature.
After a Clean Cycle
You may notice some white ash in the
oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after
the oven cools.
I You cannot set the oven for cooking
until the oven is cool enough for the
door to be unlatched.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-
filled scouring pad and rinse thoroughly with
a vinegar and water mixture.
I While the oven is self-cleaning, you
can press the CLOCK pad to display
the time of day. To return to the
clean countdown, press the COOKING
TIME pad.
These deposits are usually a salt
residue that cannot be removed by
the clean cycle.
I Apply a small amount of vegetable oil
to a paper towel and wipe the edges of
the oven shelves with the paper towel.
Do not spray with Pam® or other
lubricant sprays.
If the oven is not clean after one clean
cycle, repeat the cycle.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
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Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent,
mineral oil or cooking oil.
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from all
chrome trim. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Control Knobs
Before removing the knobs for
cleaning, please note that the knobs are
in the OFF position. When replacing the
knobs, check the OFF position to ensure
proper placement.
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
To remove a knob, pull it straight
off the stem. If a knob is difficult to
remove, place a towel or dishcloth
between the knob and control panel
and pull gently. Wash the knobs in soap
and water or a vinegar and hot water
solution.
Groove Stem
The knob stem has a groove in each
side. The groove on one side has a
spring clip. The other groove is clear
(see illustration). Check the inside of
the knob and find the molded rib.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded
rib inside the knob into the clear
groove on the stem.
Molded rib
Spring clip
Clear groove
in stem
The knob stem is flat on one side (see
illustration). Check the inside of the
knob and find the molded flat area.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded
flat area inside the knob onto the flat
area of the stem.
Flat Stem
Molded flat area
Flat
Oven Vent
It is normal for steam to come out
of the vent, and moisture may collect
underneath it when the oven is in use.
The oven vent is located behind the right rear
surface unit.
This area could become hot during
oven use.
The vent is important for proper air circulation.
Never block this vent.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides of the
range and the door, top of control panel
Do not use commercial oven cleaners,
cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh
and the drawer front. Clean these with soap abrasives on any painted surface.
and water or a vinegar and water solution.
Control Panel
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong
after each use of the oven. Use a damp
cloth to clean or rinse. For cleaning, use
mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution
of vinegar and water. For rinsing, use
clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth.
liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or
oven cleaners on the control panel—
they will damage the finish.
Slot
Lift-Off Oven Door
The door is very heavy. Be careful when
removing and lifting the door.
Hinge
arm
Do not lift the door by the handle.
To remove the door:
Hinge lock
Hinge lock
Pull hinge locks down to unlock.
Fully open the door.
Push hinge locks up to lock.
Pull the hinge locks down toward
the door frame, to the unlocked
position. A tool, such as a small flat-
blade screwdriver, may be required.
Close the oven door.
To clean the inside of the door:
Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.
I Do not allow excess water to run into
any holes or slots in the door.
I Because the area inside the gasket is
cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you
do not need to clean this by hand.
Close door to the door removal
position, which is halfway between the
broil stop position and fully closed.
Removal position
I The area outside the gasket and the
door liner can be cleaned with a soap-
filled steel wool or plastic pad, hot
water and detergent. Rinse well with a
vinegar and water solution.
Lift door up and out until the hinge
arm is clear of the slot.
To replace the door:
Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.
To clean the outside of the door:
With the
door at the
same angle as
the removal
position, seat the
indentation of
the hinge arm
into the bottom
I Use soap and water to thoroughly
clean the top, sides and front of the
oven door. Rinse well. You may also use
a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the
outside of the door. Do not let water
drip into the vent openings.
I If any stain on the door vent trim is
persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner
and a sponge-scrubber for best results.
I Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,
tomato sauces and basting materials
containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up
immediately. When surface is cool,
clean and rinse.
Bottom
Hinge arm
edge
of slot
The gasket is designed with a gap
at the bottom to allow for proper air
circulation.
Do not rub or clean the door
gasket—it has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion.
Indentation
If you notice the gasket becoming
worn, frayed or damaged in any
way or if it has become displaced
on the door, you should have it
replaced.
edge of the hinge slot. The notch in
the hinge arm must be fully seated
into the bottom of the slot.
Fully open the door. If the door will
not fully open, the indentation is
not seated correctly in the bottom
edge of the slot.
I Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning
powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.
Push the hinge locks up against the
front frame of the oven cavity to the
locked position.
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Oven Shelves
Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive
cleanser or scouring pad. After cleaning,
To make the shelves slide more easily,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil
rinse the shelves with clean water and dry to a paper towel and wipe the edges of
with a clean cloth.
the oven shelves with the paper towel.
Do not spray with Pam® or other
lubricant sprays.
NOTE: Take the shelves out of the oven before you
begin the self-clean cycle or they may discolor.
Storage Drawer Removal
To remove the drawer:
To replace the drawer:
Pull the drawer out until it stops.
Place the drawer rails on the guides.
Push the drawer back until it stops.
Lift the front of the drawer until the
stops clear the guides.
Stop guide
Rail
Lift the front of the drawer and push
back until the stops clear the guides.
Remove the drawer.
Lower the front of the drawer and
push back until it closes.
Broiler Pan & Grid
If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid
with detergent while hot and cover with
wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking
the pan will remove burned-on foods.
Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self-
cleaning oven.
After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven. Remove the grid from the
pan. Carefully pour out the grease from
the pan into a proper container.
After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from the oven. Do not store a
soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere
in the range.
Both the broiler pan and grid may be
cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.
Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid
in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be
cleaned in a dishwasher.
Oven Light Replacement
Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.
CAUTION: Before replacing your oven
light bulb, disconnect the electrical
power to the range at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
Replace bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb.
To replace the cover:
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb
cool completely.
Place it into groove of the light
receptacle. Pull wire forward to
the center of the cover until it
snaps into place.
To remove the cover:
Hold a hand under the cover so it
doesn’t fall when released. With
fingers of the same hand, firmly
push back the wire cover holder.
Lift off the cover.
Wire cover holder.
Connect electrical power to
the range.
Oven Heating Elements
To clean the oven floor, gently lift
the bake element. Clean with warm
soapy water.
Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the
elements are heated.
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Cleaning the glass cooktop.
Normal Daily Use Cleaning
ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop.
Other creams may not be as effective.
Shake the cleaning cream well.
Apply a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
directly to the cooktop.
To maintain and protect the surface of
your glass cooktop, follow these steps:
Use a paper towel or CERAMA
BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops to clean the entire
cooktop surface.
Before using the cooktop for the
first time, clean it with CERAMA
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.
This helps protect the top and
makes cleanup easier.
Use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning residue.
No need to rinse.
Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner.
Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help
keep the cooktop looking new.
NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT
heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned
thoroughly.
Burned-On Residue
If any residue remains, repeat the
steps listed above as needed.
WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface
may occur if you use scrub pads other than
those recommended.
For additional protection, after
all residue has been removed,
polish the entire surface with
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Spread a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
on the entire burned residue area.
Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel.
Use a CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops.
Using the included CERAMA
BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops, rub the residue area,
applying pressure as needed.
Heavy, Burned-On Residue
Allow the cooktop to cool.
For additional protection,
after all residue has been
removed, polish the entire
surface with CERAMA BRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.
Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper at approximately a 45°
angle against the glass surface
and scrape the soil. It will be
necessary to apply pressure to
the razor scraper in order to
remove the residue.
The CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper and all
recommended supplies are
available through our Parts Center.
See instructions under “To Order
Parts” section on next page.
After scraping with the razor
scraper, spread a few drops of
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the entire
burned residue area. Use the
CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad to
remove any remaining residue.
NOTE: Do not use a dull or
nicked blade.
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Metal Marks and Scratches
Be careful not to slide pots and
pans across your cooktop. It will
leave metal markings on the
cooktop surface.
This should be removed
immediately before heating
again or the discoloration
may be permanent.
These marks are removable using
the CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA
BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops.
WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of
pans for roughness that would scratch
the cooktop.
If pots with a thin overlay of
aluminum or copper are allowed
to boil dry, the overlay may leave
black discoloration on the
cooktop.
Cooktop Seal
To clean the cooktop seal around the
edges of the glass, lay a wet cloth on it
for a few minutes, then wipe clean with
nonabrasive cleaners.
Glass surface—potential for permanent damage.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
Our testing shows that if
you are cooking high sugar
mixtures such as jelly or
fudge and have a spillover,
it can cause permanent
damage to the glass surface
unless the spillover is
Turn off all surface units. Remove
hot pans.
Any remaining spillover should be
left until the surface of the cooktop
has cooled.
Wearing an oven mitt:
a. Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper (CERAMA BRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to
move the spill to a cool area on
the cooktop.
Don’t use the surface units again
until all of the residue has been
completely removed.
immediately removed.
NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass
surface has already occurred, the cooktop
glass will have to be replaced. In this case,
service will be necessary.
b. Remove the spill with
paper towels.
To Order Parts
To order CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop
scraper, please call our toll-free
number:
National Parts Center
CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300
800.626.2002
®
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper . . . . . . . . .# WX10X0302
Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WB64X5027
(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)
CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pads for
Ceramic Cooktops . . . . . . . .# WX10X350
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Before You Call For Service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Surface units will not
maintain a rolling boil
or cooking is not
fast enough
Improper cookware
being used.
• Use pans which are flat and match the diameter
of the surface unit selected.
Surface units do
not work properly
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Cooktop controls
improperly set.
• Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
unit you are using.
Scratches (may appear
as cracks) on cooktop
glass surface
Incorrect cleaning
• Scratches are not removable. Tiny scratches will become
methods being used.
less visible in time as a result of cleaning.
Cookware with rough bottoms • To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning
being used or coarse particles
(salt or sand) were between
the cookware and the surface
of the cooktop.
procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean
before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms.
Cookware has been slid
across the cooktop surface.
Areas of discoloration
on the cooktop
Food spillovers not cleaned
before next use.
• See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
Hot surface on a model
with a light-colored glass
cooktop.
• This is normal. The surface may appear discolored
when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear
as the glass cools.
Plastic melted to
the surface
Hot cooktop came into
contact with plastic placed
on the hot cooktop.
• See the Glass surface—potential for permanent damage
section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
Pitting (or indentation)
of the cooktop
Hot sugar mixture spilled
on the cooktop.
• Call a qualified technician for replacement.
• Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
Frequent cycling
off and on of
surface units
Improper cookware
being used.
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
Shelf position is incorrect
or the shelf is not level.
• See the Using the oven section.
Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper
size being used.
• See the Using the oven section.
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Clock and timer do
not work
Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
inserted in the electrical outlet.
grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
Oven light does
not work
Switch operating light
is broken.
• Call for service.
Food does not
broil properly
Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
position as recommended.
Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you press the BROIL HI/LO pad.
Improper shelf position
being used.
• See the Broiling Guide.
Cookware not suited
for broiling.
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
• See the Using the oven section.
Aluminum foil used on the
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
In some areas the power
(voltage) may be low.
• Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.
Oven temperature too
hot or too cold
Oven thermostat
needs adjustment.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
Oven will not work
Plug on range is not
completely inserted in
the electrical outlet.
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
properly grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
Door left in the locked
position.
• If necessary, allow the oven to cool; then unlock
the door.
Storage drawer
is crooked
Rear drawer support is
on top of the guide rail.
• Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of
your range section.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Storage drawer
won’t close
Power cord may be
obstructing drawer
in the lower back
of the range.
• Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and
cleaning of your range section.
Rear drawer support is
on top of the guide rail.
• Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your
range section.
Oven will not self-clean
The oven temperature is
too high to set a self-clean
operation.
• Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and
reset the controls.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
Oven door is not in the
locked position.
• Make sure you move the door latch handle all the
way to the right.
“Crackling” or
“popping” sound
This is the sound of the
metal heating and cooling
during both the cooking
and cleaning functions.
• This is normal.
Excessive smoking
during a clean cycle
Excessive soil.
• Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows
to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the light
on the SELF CLEAN pad goes off. Wipe up the excess
soil and reset the clean cycle.
Oven door will not
unlock
Oven too hot.
• Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
Oven not clean after
a clean cycle
Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
Oven was heavily soiled.
• Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean
cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
again or for a longer period of time.
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
“F— and a number
or letter” flash
in the display
You have a function
error code.
• Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Put the oven back into
operation.
If the function code repeats. • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30
seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
error code repeats, call for service.
• On self-cleaning models, if a function error code
appears during the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven
door latch. The latch may have been moved, if only
slightly, from the locked 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.
Display goes blank
Display flashes
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
The clock is turned off
from showing in the display.
• See the Using the clock and timer section.
• Reset the clock.
Power failure.
Unable to get the
display to show “SF”
Oven control pads were
not pressed properly.
• The BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads must be pressed
at the same time and held for 3 seconds.
Power outage,
clock flashes
Power outage or surge.
• Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
it by pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock
and resetting any cooking function.
“Burning” or “oily”
odor emitting from
the vent
This is normal in a new
oven and will disappear
in time.
• To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-
cleaning oven section.
Strong odor
An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.
around the inside of the
oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used.
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Accessories
Looking For Something More?
call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready.
Surface Elements & Drip Pans
Oven Racks
Broiler Pan
Oven Elements
Light Bulbs
Knobs
Cleaner
Cleaning Pads
Scraper
Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks?
NOW AVAILABLE for your range:
GE’s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks!
• Heavy Duty
• Durable
• Able to be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven
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GE Electric Range Warranty.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician.
To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at
GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to
replace the defective part.
Five Years
From the date of the
original purchase
A replacement glass cooktop if it should crack due to thermal shock, discolor, crack at the
rubber seal between the glass cooktop and the porcelain edge, or if the pattern wears off.
A replacement radiant surface unit if it should burn out.
During this limited additional four-year warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or
in-home service.
What GE Will Not Cover:
IService trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
IReplacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
IImproper installation, delivery or maintenance.
IDamage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
IFailure of the product if it is abused, misused,
or used for other than the intended purpose or
used commercially.
IIncidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
IDamage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners
other than the recommended cleaning creams and
pads.
IDamage caused after delivery.
IDamage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened
spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that
are not cleaned according to the directions in
the Owner’s Manual.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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Consumer Support.
GE Appliances Website
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Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts™”
your questions, and so much more...
Schedule Service
GEAppliances.com
Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.
Real Life Design Studio
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GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call
800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).
Extended Warranties
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Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories
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Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their
homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or
by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.
Contact Us
GEAppliances.com
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Register Your Appliance
GEAppliances.com
Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.
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