Owner’s Manual

Safety Information
Range Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Self-Cleaning Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–12
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Using the Surface Units . . . . . 13–16
Using the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–29
Using CircuWave™ . . . . . . . . . .22–23
Using the Clock and Timer . . . . . .24
Timed Baking and Roasting . . . . .25
Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27
Using the Self-Cleaning
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 29
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .30–38
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Preparing the Opening . . . . . . . . . 40
Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . 41–46
Anti-Tip Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48–54
Customer Service
Product Registration . . . . . . . . 61, 62
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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IMPORTANT!
Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.
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Two easy ways to register your appliance!

■ Through the internet at www.geappliances.com
■ Complete and mail the enclosed Product
Registration Card

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:
#
#
You can find them on a label behind the range door or
behind the storage drawer.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain
service under the warranty.
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READ THIS MANUAL
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your range properly. Just a little preventive care

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on your part can save you a great deal of time and money
over the life of your range.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Before You Call For Service section. If you review our chart
of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for
service at all.
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 of this manual.
Or you can always call the GE Answer Center® at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
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or loss of life.

WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE

All ranges can tip and injury could result.
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the
wall and floor by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied.
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly,
remove the storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling
leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason,
make sure the device is properly engaged when
you push the range back against the wall. If it is not,
there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and
causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on
an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this
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manual. Failure to take this precaution could result in

tipping of the range and injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
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businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to

such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very
small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning
cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
■ Be sure your appliance ■ Do not allow anyone
is properly installed to climb, stand or hang
and grounded by a on the door, storage
qualified technician in drawer or cooktop.
accordance with the They could damage the
provided installation range and even tip it
instructions. over, causing severe
■ Do not attempt to personal injury.
repair or replace any ■ Do not store flammable
part of your range materials in an oven or
unless it is specifically near the cooktop.
recommended in this ■ CAUTION: Items of
manual. All other interest to children
servicing should be should not be stored in
referred to a qualified cabinets above a range
technician. or on the backsplash
■ Before performing any of a range—children
service, disconnect the climbing on the range
range power supply at to reach items could be
the household seriously injured.
distribution panel by ■ Never wear loose-fitting
removing the fuse or or hanging garments
switching off the circuit while using the
breaker. appliance. Be careful
■ Do not leave children when reaching for
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alone—children should items stored over the

not be left alone or range. Flammable
unattended in an area material could be
where an appliance is ignited if brought in
in use. They should contact with hot surface
never be allowed to sit units or heating
or stand on any part of elements and may
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■ Use only dry pot ■ Do not use water on
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holders—moist or damp grease fires. Never pick

pot holders on hot up a flaming pan. Turn
surfaces may result in the controls off.
burns from steam. Do Smother a flaming
not let pot holders pan on a surface unit
touch hot surface units by covering the pan
or heating elements. completely with a
Do not use a towel or well-fitting lid, cookie
other bulky cloth. sheet or flat tray. Use a
■ For your safety, never multi-purpose dry
use your appliance chemical or foam-type
for warming or heating fire extinguisher.
the room. Flaming grease outside
■ Do not store or use a pan can be put out by
combustible materials, covering it with baking
gasoline or other soda or, if available, by
flammable vapors and using a multi-purpose
liquids in the vicinity dry chemical or
of this or any other foam-type fire
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appliance. extinguisher.
■ Keep the hood and Flame in the oven
grease filters clean can be smothered
to maintain good completely by closing
venting and to avoid the oven door and
grease fires. turning the oven
off or by using a
■ Do not let cooking
multi-purpose dry
grease or other
chemical or foam-type
flammable materials
fire extinguisher.
accumulate in or near
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■ Do not touch the surface Potentially hot surfaces
units, the heating include the cooktop,
elements or the interior areas facing the
surface of the oven. cooktop, oven vent
These surfaces may be opening, surfaces near

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hot enough to burn even the opening, crevices
though they are dark in around the oven door
color. During and after and metal trim parts
use, do not touch, or let above the door.
clothing or other REMEMBER : The inside
flammable materials surface of the oven may
contact, the surface be hot when the door is
units, areas nearby the opened.
surface units or any
interior area of the oven;
allow sufficient time for
cooling first.

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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
OVEN
■ Stand away from the ■ Pulling out the shelf
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range when opening to the stop-lock is a

the oven door. Hot convenience in lifting
air or steam which heavy foods. It is also
escapes can cause a precaution against
burns to hands, face burns from touching
and/or eyes. hot surfaces of the
■ Do not heat unopened door or oven walls.
food containers. ■ When using cooking
Pressure could build up or roasting bags in
and the container could the oven, follow the
burst, causing an injury. manufacturer’s
■ Keep the oven vent directions.
unobstructed. ■ Do not use the oven
■ Keep the oven free to dry newspapers. If
from grease buildup. overheated, they can
catch on fire.
■ Place the oven shelf in
the desired position ■ Do not use the oven
while the oven is cool. for a storage area.
Items stored in an
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If shelves must be
handled when hot, oven can ignite.
do not let pot holder ■ Do not leave paper
contact the heating products, cooking
elements. utensils or food in the
oven when not in use.
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SELF-CLEANING OVEN (on some models)
■ Do not clean the door ■ Before self-cleaning

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gasket. The door gasket the oven, remove the
is essential for a good broiler pan, grid and
seal. Care should be other cookware.
taken not to rub, ■ Be sure to wipe up
damage or move excess spillage before
the gasket. starting the self-
■ Clean only parts listed cleaning operation.
in this Owner’s Manual. ■ If the self-cleaning
■ Do not use oven mode malfunctions,
cleaners on self-clean turn the oven off
models. No commercial and disconnect the
oven cleaner or oven power supply. Have
liner protective coating it serviced by a
of any kind should be qualified technician.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
SURFACE UNITS–ALL MODELS
Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms
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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.
■ Never leave the surface ■ To minimize the
units unattended at possibility of burns,
high heat settings. ignition of flammable
Boilovers cause materials and spillage,
smoking and greasy the handle of a
spillovers that may container should be
catch on fire. turned toward the
center of the range
■ Use little fat for without extending over
effective shallow or nearby surface units.
deep fat frying. Filling ■ Always turn the surface
the pan too full of fat units off before
can cause spillovers removing cookware.
when food is added. ■ When flaming foods
■ If a combination of oils under the hood, turn
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or fats will be used in the fan on.

frying, stir together ■ Use a deep fat
before heating, or as thermometer whenever
fats melt slowly. possible to prevent
overheating fat beyond
■ Always heat fat slowly,
the smoking point.
and watch as it heats.
■ Keep an eye on foods
■ Only certain types of
being fried at high or
glass, glass ⁄ceramic,
earthenware or other medium high heat
settings.
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glazed containers are

suitable for cooktop ■ Foods for frying should
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break because of the Frost on frozen foods
sudden change in or moisture on fresh
temperature. foods can cause hot fat
to bubble up and over
10 the sides of the pan.
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WARNING!
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS (on some models)
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface

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of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been
turned off.
■ When the cooktop ■ Do not operate the
is cool, use only the radiant surface units if
recommended cleaning the glass is broken.
cream to clean the Spillovers or cleaning
cooktop. solution may penetrate
a broken cooktop and
■ To avoid possible create a risk of electrical
damage to the cooking shock. Contact a
surface, do not apply qualified technician
cleaning cream to immediately should
the glass surface your glass cooktop
when it is hot. become broken.
■ After cleaning, use a dry ■ Be careful when placing
cloth or paper towel to spoons or other stirring
remove all cleaning utensils on glass
cream residue. cooktop surface when it
■ Read and follow all is in use. They may
instructions and become hot and could
warnings on the cause burns.
cleaning cream labels. ■ Clean the cooktop with
■ Never use the glass caution. If a wet sponge
cooktop surface as a or cloth is used to wipe
cutting board. spills on a hot surface
unit, be careful to avoid
■ Avoid scratching steam burns. Some
the glass cooktop. cleaners can produce
The cooktop can noxious fumes if
be scratched with applied to a hot surface.
items such as sharp
instruments, rings or NOTE: We recommend
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other jewelry and rivets that you avoid wiping

on clothing. any surface unit areas
until they have cooled
■ Do not place or store and the indicator light
items that can melt or has gone off. Sugar
catch fire on the glass spills are the exception
cooktop, even when it is to this. Please see
not being used. Cleaning the glass
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
COIL SURFACE UNITS (on some models)
■ Clean the cooktop ■ Be sure the drip pans
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with caution. If a wet and the vent duct are

sponge is used to wipe not covered and are in
spills on a hot cooktop, place. Their absence
be careful to avoid during cooking could
steam burns. damage range parts
■ To avoid the possibility and wiring.
of a burn or electric ■ Do not use aluminum
shock, always be certain foil to line the drip
that the controls for all pans or anywhere in
surface units are at the the oven except as
OFF position and all described in this
coils are cool before manual. Misuse could
attempting to lift or result in a shock, fire
remove a unit. hazard or damage to
■ Do not immerse or soak the range.
the removable surface
units. Do not put them
in a dishwasher.
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Read and follow this Safety

Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using the surface units.
How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the
setting you want.
At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position.

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You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the power level you set.

Be sure you turn the control knob

to OFF when you finish cooking.
(appearance may vary)

Indicator Lights (on radiant glass models only)

A HOT indicator light will glow when any radiant element

is turned on, and will remain on until the surface is cool
enough to touch.
A SURFACE UNITS on indicator light will glow when any
surface unit is on.
NOTE: The SURFACE UNITS on indicator light may glow between
the surface control settings of LO and OFF, but there is no power
to the surface units.
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Using the radiant surface units (on some models)

About the radiant surface units…
SURFACE

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COOKING The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a

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smooth glass surface.

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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
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,,,directly
Never cook ,,,on,,the,glass. materials and will disappear in a short time.
Always use cookware. The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your
selected control setting.

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It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface
OFF CENTER
on the glass surface when the surface is cool.
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Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass
cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To
, ,,,, ,,, avoid over-cooking, remove pans from the surface units
, ,in,the center
Always place the pan ,,of when the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the
the surface unit you are cooking on. surface unit until it has cooled completely.
■ Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using the
cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar.
■ Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the
cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration.
■ Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If they drop onto the
cooktop, they can cause damage.
■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
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Do not slide cookware across the cooktop

, , ,
, ,,,,,,,,,,
DRAGGING
, because it can scratch the glass—the glass is
, ,,,, ,,,
scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
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Selecting types of cookware
for radiant glass cooktop models.
The following information will help you choose cookware which
will give good performance on glass cooktops.

Stainless Steel:
recommended

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Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Check pans for flat bottoms by Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes
using a straight edge.
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.

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.

Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:

recommended
As long as the cookware is covered completely with
porcelain enamel, this cookware is recommended.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is
or warped bottoms are not not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel,
recommended. as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.

Glass-ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
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Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

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Selecting types of cookware
for coil cooktop models.
The following information will help you choose cookware which
will give good performance on coil cooktops.

Surface Cookware Tips

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum
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cookware conducts heat faster than other metals.

Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to
absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium
heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not
1″ combined with other metals.
Not over 1 inch For best cooking results, pans should be flat on the
bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the
surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge
of the surface unit more than 1 inch.

Wok Cooking
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 of these
types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be
dangerous. Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a build-up of heat that will damage the porcelain
cooktop. Do not try to use such woks without the ring.
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You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

Use only flat-bottomed woks.
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Using the oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

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Your model may have one of the above type of timers.

Clock and Timer Features

COOK TIME ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad and then press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set
the amount of time you want your food to cook. Turn the
Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperature.
The oven will shut off when the Cook Time has run out.
TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad to select the timer feature.

AUTOMATIC OVEN Light

This lights anytime the oven has been programmed.

HOUR and MIN. Pads

These pads allow you to set times up to 11 hours
and 59 minutes.
TEMP RECALL
Press the – pad above TEMP RECALL to display the selected
oven temperature.
Display
Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer.

CLOCK Pad
Press this pad before setting the clock.
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START TIME ON/OFF Pad

Press this pad and the HOUR and MIN. pads to delay the
starting of your oven up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
SET TIME +/- Pads
These pads allow you to set the clock and timer.

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Using the oven controls. (on some models)

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Oven Control Settings

On some models you may use the oven light switch to turn
the light on and off when the door is closed.
OVEN ON Light
Glows anytime the oven is heating. The light will flash when
the oven automatically turns off to remind you to turn the
Oven Temperature knob to OFF.
CLEAN Light
Glows when the oven is in the self-clean cycle. After the self-
clean cycle, the light will flash. Unlatch the door and turn
the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. If the door will not
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unlatch, wait approximately 30 minutes and try again.

NOTE: Do not lock the oven door with the latch during cooking.
The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Never force the latch handle.
You may damage the door lock.
PREHEATED Light
Glows when the oven reaches your selected temperature.

Oven Temperature Knob

Turn this knob to the setting you want. (On some models,
you must push the knob in before turning.) On some
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models, the temperature will be displayed to indicate

setting. The display will change back to time after a few
seconds.
On some models, the oven will automatically shut off after 12 hours.
On models with touch pad clock controls this feature may be deactivated to
allow the oven to be left on for more than 12 hours.
To deactivate or reactivate the Automatic Oven Shut-Off, press and hold
18 both the MIN. +/– pads for about 4 seconds.
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Oven Temperature Knob (on some models)
Turn this knob to the setting you want.
■ The oven cycling light glows until the oven reaches
your selected temperature, then goes off and on with
the oven element(s) during cooking.

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Before you begin…
D To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position
before you turn the oven on.
C
The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed
B correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming
completely out, and will not tilt.
A When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf
out to the bump on the shelf support.
The oven has 4 shelf positions. 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.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

C 1 Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the

temperature you desire. (On some models, you
must push the knob in before turning.)
B
2 Check food for doneness at minimum time on
recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
A Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF when
3 cooking is complete.

Type of Food Shelf Position

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Angel food cake and A

frozen pies (on cookie sheet)
Bundt or pound cakes B
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, cookies, B or C
cupcakes, layer cakes, pies
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Using the oven.

Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat, set the oven
at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.
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For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes.

Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven
as much as possible. Pans should not touch each other or the walls
of the oven. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is
not directly above the other, and leave approximately 11⁄2″ from the
front of the pan to the front of the shelf.

Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil to catch spillovers when using
the CircuWave fan. The foil will be sucked toward the
convection fan. Also, covering an entire shelf with
aluminum foil will disturb the heat circulation and result
in poor baking.
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.
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How to Set the Oven for Broiling

1 Place the food on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.

2 Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling guide.
the Oven Temperature knob to BROIL . (On
Leave the door open to the broil stop
position. The door stays open by
3 Turn
some models, you must push the knob in before
itself, yet the proper temperature is turning.)
maintained in the oven.
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NOTE: To reduce smoking, do not use the CircuWave fan during

broiling.

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Broiling guide
Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side
Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Bacon 1/2 lb. (about C 41⁄2 41⁄2 Arrange in single layer.
8 thin slices)
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7 Space evenly.
Well Done 1/2 to 3/4″ Up to 8 patties take

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thick about same time.
Beef Steaks
Rare 1″ thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1″ thick
Medium (1 to 11⁄2 lbs.) C 8 6 cook through before
Well Done C 12 11 browning. Pan frying is
recommended.
Rare 11⁄2″ thick C 10 7–8 Slash fat.
Medium (2 to 21⁄2 lbs.) C 15 14–16
Well Done C 25 20–25
Chicken 1 whole A 35 10–15 Reduce time about 5 to
(2 to 21⁄2 lbs.), 10 minutes per side for
split lengthwise cut-up chicken. Brush
each side with melted
butter. Broil skin-side-
down first.
Lobster Tails 2–4 B 13–16 Do not Cut through back of shell.
(6 to 8 oz. turn Spread open. Brush with
each) over. melted butter before
broiling and after half
of broiling time.
Fish 1-lb. fillets C 5 5 Handle and turn very
1/4 to 1/2″ carefully. Brush with lemon
thick butter before and during
cooking, if desired. Preheat
broiler to increase
browning.
Ham Slices 1″ thick B 8 8 Increase time 5 to 10
(precooked) minutes per side for 11⁄2″
thick or home cured ham.
Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) C 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″ thick), B 13 13
about 1 lb.
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1″ thick), C 10 9 Slash fat.
Well Done about 10 to 12 oz. C 12 10
Medium 2 (11⁄2″ thick), C 14 12
Well Done about 1 lb. B 17 12–14
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Using CircuWave™ (on some models)

Benefits of CircuWave
■ Saves time (up to 30%) when roasting meats and cooking
casseroles, whole meals and main dishes. Time savings will
depend on size, type and amount of food.
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■ Seals in moisture while the outside of meats and poultry gets

crisp and brown.
■ By reducing cooking time, you will save energy and reduce heat
in the kitchen.
■ The greatest time savings and best results are seen with foods that
require more than 45 minutes cooking time.

CircuWave Fan
In the CircuWave oven, a fan circulates the hot oven air
over and around the food.
This circulating hot air is evenly distributed throughout
the oven cavity.
The CircuWave fan will remain on when the oven door is opened.
To reduce smoking, avoid turning the fan on while
D broiling.
C For best baking results with two racks, place the racks in
B and D positions.
B
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To Set the Oven for CircuWave

1 Turn the knob to the desired oven temperature.

2 Push the CircuWave switch to turn on the
CircuWave fan.

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3 After cooking is finished, turn the oven off and
push the CircuWave button to turn the fan off.

Tips when using CircuWave

■ Be sure to check the internal temperature of food to
make sure that it is cooked thoroughly. Meat should
be cooked to at least 160° F. and poultry to at least
180° F. Even though food is nicely browned on the
outside, it may not have reached a safe internal
temperature. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
■ Do not turn the fan on during the self-clean cycle.
■ To reduce smoking, avoid turning the fan on while
broiling.
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Using the clock and timer. (on some models)

The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be
changed during a timed baking or self-cleaning cycle.
To Set the Clock:
Make sure the clock is set to the
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correct time of day.

1 Press the CLOCK pad.
2 Press the HOUR and MIN. or SET TIME +/- pads.
3 Press the CLOCK pad to start.
To Set the Timer:

1 Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.

Press the HOUR and MIN. or SET TIME +/- pads
The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven
2 until the amount of time you want shows in the
operations. The maximum setting on display. The timer will start automatically within
the timer is 11 hours and 59 minutes a few seconds of releasing the pad.
or 9 hours and 50 minutes, depending
on your model.
To Reset the Timer:
If the display is still showing the time remaining,
you may change it by pressing the HOUR and MIN. or
SET TIME +/- pads until the time you want appears in
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the display.
If the remaining time is not in the display, recall the
remaining time by pressing the TIMER ON/OFF pad and
then pressing the HOUR and MIN. or SET TIME +/- pads
until the new time you want shows in the display.
To Cancel the Timer:
Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad once. To cancel the
timer press the TIMER ON/OFF pad again and hold
for 4 seconds.
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End of Cycle Tones (on some models)

or Clear the tones by pressing the pad of the function you
are using.

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Using the timed baking
and roasting features. (on some models)
Do not latch the oven door 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

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bacteria growth.

How to Set an Immediate Start and

Automatic Stop
Make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day.

1 Press COOK TIME ON/OFF.

Using the HOUR and MIN. pads, enter the length of
2 cooking time.

3 Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired

temperature. (On some models, you must push the
knob in before turning.)
The display will show the cooking time remaining. When
the oven reaches the set temperature, a tone sounds.
When the oven automatically turns off the AUTOMATIC
OVEN light will flash and the oven will signal. Turn the
oven control to OFF to stop the flashes and signal.

How to Set a Delay Start and Automatic Stop

Make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day.

1 Press START TIME ON/OFF.

Using the HOUR and MIN. pads, enter the time you
2 want cooking to start.

3 Press COOK TIME ON/OFF.

Using the HOUR and MIN. pads, enter length of
4 cooking time.
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5 Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired

temperature. (On some models, you must push the
knob in before turning.)

When the oven automatically turns off the AUTOMATIC

OVEN light will flash and the oven will signal. Turn the
Oven Temperature knob to OFF to stop the flashes
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Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do 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
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your oven. These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures (on some
models). The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure.

For Self-Cleaning Models with Only an Oven Temperature Knob

1 Put the knob in the OFF position.

2 Pull the knob off by pulling straight out.
and hold the HOTTER or COOLER button
3 Press
for 5 seconds to make the oven 20°F. hotter or
20°F. cooler.
4 Replace the knob.

When you are adjusting the thermostat, the following

lights will flash indicating where the thermostat will be
set when you release the adjustment button:
■ OVEN ON: Indicates the thermostat will be set at the factory
setting.
■ PREHEATED: Indicates the thermostat will be set 20°F. hotter.
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(appearance may vary)

■ CLEAN: Indicates the thermostat will be set 20°F. cooler.

For Self-Cleaning Models with Pads and an Oven Temperature Knob

1 Put the Oven Temperature knob in the OFF position.

Press and hold the HOUR +/– pads for 5 seconds
2 until the display changes.
Before display changes back, press the HOUR +/–
3 pads to increase or decrease the temperature in
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5 degree increments.
The oven temperature can be increased up to 35°F.
hotter or can be decreased down to 35°F. cooler.
If the oven adjustment is set cooler than the factory
setting a minus sign (–) and the offset temperature will
appear in the display.

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set and return to its previous setting.
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To Adjust the Thermostat on Standard Clean Models

1 Pull the Oven Temp knob off the shaft, look at

the back of the knob and note the current setting
before making any adjustments.

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2 Loosen both screws on the back of the knob.
increase the oven temperature, move the pointer
3 1Tonotch toward the words “MAKE HOTTER.”

Front of OVEN TEMP knob

To decrease the oven temperature, turn the pointer
(knob appearance may vary) 1 notch toward the words “MAKE COOLER.”
Each notch changes the temperature by 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pointer

4 Tighten the screws.

5 Replace the knob, matching the flat area of the
knob to the shaft.

Back of OVEN TEMP knob

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
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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 (on some models).

Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door
lock mechanism.

Before a Clean Cycle

The range must be completely cool in order to set the
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self-clean cycle.
We recommend venting with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle.
Remove all cookware and any aluminum foil from
the oven.
Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom.
The oven shelves can be self-cleaned, but they will
darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide.
Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners. Clean the top,
sides and outside of the oven door with soap and water.
The enamel grid and broiler pan may be cleaned in the
self-cleaning oven. However, to help prevent heavy
smoke caused by self-cleaning the greasy soil in the pan,
you must first clean off the excess grease.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the
oven light is off.
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.
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How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

1 Latch the door.

the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN.
2 Turn
(On some models, you must push the knob in
before turning.)
Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours and 20 minutes.
On models with COOK TIME and START TIME pads, you
can change the clean time to between 3 hours and 5
hours, 59 minutes by using the HOUR and MIN. pads.
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The display will show the clean time counting down.

When the CLEAN light flashes, and the oven has
completely cooled, slide the latch handle to the left, and
turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Never force
the latch handle. You may damage the door lock.
To stop a clean cycle, turn the Oven Temperature
knob to OFF. Wait until the oven has cooled and
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How to Delay the Start of Cleaning
(on some models)

1 Latch the door.

the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN.
2 Turn

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(On some models, you must push the knob in
before turning.)

3 Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad.

the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time
4 Press
cleaning will start.

When the CLEAN light flashes, and the oven has

completely cooled, slide the latch handle to the
left as far as it will go and turn the Oven Temperature
knob to OFF.

After a Clean Cycle

You may notice some white ash in the oven. Wipe it up with a damp
cloth after the oven cools.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad and rinse
thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture.
These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by
the clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, repeat the cycle.
■ You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough
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for the door to be unlatched.

■ 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 COOK TIME ON/OFF pad.
■ If the shelves become hard to slide, apply a small amount of
vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of
the oven shelves with the paper towel.
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Care and cleaning of the range.

Oven Interior (non-self clean models)
With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of
the oven—top, bottom, sides, back and inside of the door—will stay
new-looking for years.
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Let the range cool before cleaning. We recommend that you wear
rubber gloves when cleaning the range.
Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering or
spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner. Soapy,
wet metal pads may also be used.
Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They
may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the cleaning job easier. Place
1/2 cup in a shallow glass or pottery container in a cold oven
overnight. The ammonia fumes will help loosen the burned-on
grease and food.
If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner. Follow the package
directions.
Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical controls and switches because it
could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.
Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensor—it
could cause the oven to heat improperly. (The sensor is located at the top of the
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oven.) Carefully wipe the sensor clean after each oven cleaning, being careful not
to move the sensor as a change in its position could affect how the oven bakes.
Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven door, handles or any exterior surface
of the oven, cabinets or painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage these
surfaces.
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Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable for cleaning.
Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the oven is
completely cool.

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To remove the door, open it to the special stop position.
Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up
and off the hinges.
Lift the door straight up and off the Do not place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame.
hinges.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the
special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom of
the door squarely over the hinges and slowly lower it
over both hinges.
To clean the inside of the door:
■ Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy
spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a
mild abrasive cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also
be used.
The gasket is designed with a gap at
Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as
the bottom to allow for proper air
circulation.
milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on
the surface. They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Because the area inside the gasket is
cleaned during the self-clean cycle, To clean the outside of the door:
you do not need to clean this by hand.
The area outside the gasket and the ■ Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides
front frame can be cleaned with a and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may also
soap-filled scouring pad, hot water
use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of
and detergent. Rinse well with a
vinegar and water solution. the door. Do not let water drip into the vent openings.
Do not rub or clean the door ■ Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and
gasket—it has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion. basting materials containing acids may cause
If you notice the gasket becoming
discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.
worn, frayed or damaged in any way When surface is cool, clean and rinse.
or if it has become displaced on the
door, you should have it replaced. ■ Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or harsh
abrasives on the outside of the door.
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Care and cleaning of the range.

Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil element.
Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated.
To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake element.
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Clean with warm soapy water.

Oven Shelves
Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool.
On self-cleaning models the oven shelves may be
cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, the shelves
will darken in color, lose their luster and become hard to
slide if cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle.
To make the shelves slide more easily apply a small
amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel
and wipe the edges of the oven shelves with the paper
towel.

Oven Light Replacement (on some models)

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb,
disconnect the electrical power to the range at
the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
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Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely.

To remove the cover:
Wire cover holder
1 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.
Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.

2 Replace
bulb.
bulb with a 40-watt household appliance
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To replace the cover:

1 Place it into groove of the light receptacle. Pull wire

forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into
place.

2 Connect electrical power to the range.

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Broiler Pan & Grid
After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.
Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out the
After broiling remove the broiler pan grease from the pan into a proper container.
from the oven.

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Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water
with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
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.
The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial oven
cleaner. If the grid is grey enamel, it can also be cleaned
with an oven cleaner. If the grid is chrome, do not use an
oven cleaner to clean it.
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the
dishwasher.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range.

How to Remove the Storage Drawer to Clean

Under the Range
To remove the storage drawer:

1 Pull the drawer out all the way.

2 Tilt up the front and remove it.
Clean under the range. To replace the storage drawer:

1 Insert glides at the back of the drawer beyond the

stop on range glides.

2 Lift the drawer if necessary to insert easily.

3 Let the front of the drawer down, then push
in to close.
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Cleaning the glass cooktop.

Clean the glass surface with cleaning cream before you use the cooktop
for the first time. Also, clean the glass surface after each use. This helps
protect the top and makes clean-up easier.
To clean the cooktop seal, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then
wipe clean. Use a mild detergent if needed.
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Do not use a knife or any sharp object on the seal because it will cut or
damage it.

Daily Cleaning
Use only a recommended cleaning cream, such as Cerama Brite or
the Cooktop Cleaning Creme, on the glass cooktop.
To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass cooktop
follow these steps.
Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it with cleaning
cream. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier.
■ Clean the surface with the cleaning cream after each use.
■ Rub a few drops (less is better) of the cleaning cream onto soiled
area using a damp paper towel. Buff with a dry paper towel until
all soil and cream are removed.
For heavy, burned-on soil:
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1 Apply a few drops of the cleaning cream to the

(cool) soiled area.

2 Using a damp paper towel, rub the cream into the burned-on
area. As with any burned-on spill, this may require some effort.

3 Carefully scrape soil with razor scraper. Hold scraper at a

45° angle against the glass cooktop.

4 Ifprotection,
any soil remains, repeat the steps listed above. For additional
after all soil has been removed, polish the entire
surface with the cleaning cream.
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5 Buff with a dry paper towel.

To order more cream and/or scrapers for cleaning your glass
cooktop, please call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300
800-626-2002 Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WX5X1614
Cream & scraper kit . .# WB64X5027
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Special Care
Be sure to use a new sharp razor scraper. Do not use a dull or
nicked blade.
Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy syrups) or

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melted plastics can cause pitting of the surface of your
cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is
removed while still hot. Special care should be taken
when removing hot substances.
Using a razor scraper will not damage
the surface if the 45° angle is
maintained. 1 Turn off all surface units affected by the spillover.
Remove hot pans.

2 Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor scraper at a

45° angle to the cooktop. Scrape the hot spill to a
cool area outside the surface unit.

3 With the spill in a cool area, use a dry paper towel to

remove any excess. Any spillover remaining should
be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled.
Do not continue to use the soiled surface unit until
all of the spillover has been removed. Follow the
steps under Heavy soil to continue the cleaning
process.

NOTE: If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper or

enamel are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may bond with the
glass cooktop and leave a black discoloration. This should be
removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration
may be permanent.
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Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (on some models)
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused.
This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic foods spilled
(such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted
to remain on the finish.
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If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry paper towel or
cloth to wipe it up right away. When the surface has cooled, wash
with soap and water. Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash with soap and water or
cleansing powders after the surface has cooled. Rinse well. Polish
with a dry cloth.

Lift-Up Cooktop (on some models)

Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up
for easier cleaning. The entire cooktop may be lifted up
and supported in the up position.
The surface units do not need to be removed; however,
Be sure all surface units are turned you may remove one to make raising the cooktop easier.
off before raising the cooktop.
There are two side supports that lock into position when
the cooktop is lifted up.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, mild soapy
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water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful

not to pinch your fingers.
To lower the cooktop, push the rods back and gently
lower the cooktop until it rests in place.
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Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool
before attempting to remove them.

Surface unit Surface Units (on some models)

To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest

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setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.
To remove a surface unit:
Receptacle Drip pan To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units
must be removed first.
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan and
pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch. If you do, it may not lie
flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in.
Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1 inch above
the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle.
To replace a surface unit:
Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop. Make
sure the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the
opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.
Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly.
Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind.
Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.
Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.
Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair the plug-in
receptacle.

Drip Pans (on some models)

Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.
For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place them in a
covered container (or a plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia to
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loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad if

necessary. Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Clean the area under the drip pans often. Built-up soil, especially
grease, may catch fire.
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Care and cleaning of the range.

If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing
or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is
re-engaged properly when the range is replaced.
Failure to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and cause injury.
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Control Panel and Knobs

Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier
soil with warm, soapy water.
Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel.

Pull the knob straight off the stem. The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. Wash the
knobs in soap and water but do not soak.

Oven Vent
On glass cooktop models, the oven is vented through
an opening at the rear of the cooktop.
On coil cooktop models, the oven is vented through an opening
under the right rear surface unit.
Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material.
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Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides and the drawer front.
Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel wool
or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.

Glass Window (on some models)

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To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and
polish with a dry cloth.

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Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Before You Begin

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IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical
inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND
ORDINANCES.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the
appliance after installation is completed.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions for future use.
NOTE: This appliance must be properly grounded.

Tools You Will Need

■ Large blade screwdriver
■ 1/4″ hex head nutdriver
■ Channel lock pliers

Electrical Requirements
CAUTION, FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN CIRCUIT BREAKER
BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and
frequency, and connected to an individual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse,
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as noted on the rating plate.

Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes.
If the electric service provided does not meet the above
specifications, have a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
Because range terminals are not accessible after range is in position,
flexible service conduit or cord must be used.
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Installation of the range.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

1 Prepare the Opening

Allow 11⁄2″ spacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls above cooktop
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surface.
Allow 30″ minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of unprotected
wood or metal top cabinet, and 15″ minimum between countertop and adjacent
cabinet bottom.
EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall
conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance.
If cabinet storage is installed, reduce risk by installing a range hood that projects
horizontally a min. of 5″ beyond the bottom of the cabinets. Make sure the wall
covering, countertops and cabinets around the range can withstand heat
generated by the range, oven or cooktop up to 200°F.

Not less than the width

of the range

Hood

5″ Min.

30″ 15″
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Min. Min.

Locate the outlet box within either shaded area.

Wall

11⁄2″
Min.
C of range
L
Wall
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71⁄2″
7″
Outlet box 71⁄2″
Install the 31⁄2″
outlet box on
either side of 5″
the C
L
Floor
21⁄4″
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Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Flooring Under the Range

Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings
such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.

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When moving the range on this type of flooring, it should be installed on a
1/4″ thick sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows:
When the floor covering ends at the front of the range, the area that the range
will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the
floor covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.

2 Prepare for Electrical Connection

Effective January 1, 1996 the National Electric Code requires that
new construction (not existing) utilize a 4-conductor connection to an
electric range.
When installing an electric range in new construction follow Steps 3
and 5 for 4-wire connection.
Use only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord. These cords may
be provided with ring terminals on wire and a strain relief device.
A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required.
A 50 amp range cord is not recommended but if used, it should be marked for
use with nominal 13⁄8″ diameter connection openings. Care should be taken to
center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep the edge from
damaging the cable.
NOTE: A 4-conductor cord is to be used when the appliance is installed in a mobile home or
when local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral. If conduit is being used, go to
Step 6 or 7.
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Installation of the range.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

3 Power Cord Strain Relief Installation

a Remove the lower rear range wiring cover to expose the connector block
and bracket.
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the knockout ring (1 ⁄ ″) located on bracket directly below the

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connector. To remove the knockout, use a pair of pliers to bend the

knockout ring away from the bracket and twist until ring is removed.

Knockout ring in bracket. Knockout ring removed.

c strain
Assemble the strain relief in the hole. Insert the power cord through the
relief and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily attach the cord
terminals to the connector block. If tabs are present at the end of the winged
strain relief, they can be removed for better fit.
NOTE: Do not install the power cord without a strain relief. The strain relief bracket should
be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.

Connector box
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Ground
strap

Wiring cover
(shown removed) Bracket

Strain relief bracket

Strain relief Power cord (Provided with range cord. Not part of range.)
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4 3-Wire Power Cord Installation

WARNING: The neutral or ground wire of the power cord

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must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the
connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside
(brass colored) terminals.
Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from the connector block. Insert screws
through each power cord terminal ring and into the connector block until the
screws engage the nuts. Be certain that the center wire is connected to the center
screw of the connector block. Tighten screws securely.
Do NOT remove ground strap connection.

Connector block
Neutral terminal

Ground strap

Power cord
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Installation of the range.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

5 4-Wire Power Cord Installation

WARNING: The neutral wire of the supply circuit

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is connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the

connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside
(brass colored) terminals. The 4th grounding lead must be connected
to the frame of the range with the grounding plate and grounding screw.

a Remove the 3 screws from the connector block.

b Remove the grounding screw and strap from the connector block middle
location and the screw connection to the frame of the range.

c Insert screws through each power cord terminal ring and into connector
block until screw engages nut. Be certain that the center wire is connected
to the center screw of the connector block. Tighten screws securely.

d Attach ground wire to the frame of the range.

Before After
Neutral terminal Neutral terminal

Grounding
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plate
Ground Strap
(grounding to range)
Grounding to range
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6 3-Wire Conduit Installation
Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Insert bare wires between the
connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Do not

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remove ground strap connection.
WARNING: Connector block is approved for copper wire connection
only. If aluminum wire is used, see note below.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING

a Do not connect aluminum wire to the connector block.

Use copper building wire rated for the correct amperage and voltage to make
3 (three) 3″ copper jumper wires. Connect wire as per Step 6 or 7 depending
on number of wires.

b Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using special connector terminals

designed and UL-approved for joining copper to aluminum and follow the
connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely.
Wire used, location and enclosure of splices, etc., must conform to good wiring practices
and local codes.

Screw
Connector block Bare wire tips

Connector block terminal

Bare wire

Movable nut
Flexible cable

Bracket Conduit
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Read these instructions completely and carefully.

7 4-Wire Conduit Installation

Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Remove the grounding strap
from the connector block middle location and the screw connecting it to the
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frame of the range. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals
and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Attach ground wire to the frame
of the range.
WARNING: Connector block is approved for copper wire connection
only. If aluminum wire is used, see note below.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING

a Do not connect aluminum wire to connector block.

Use copper building wire rated for the correct amperage and voltage to
make 3 (three) 3″ copper jumper wires. Connect wire as per Step 6 or 7
depending on number of wires.

b Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using special connector terminals

designed and UL-approved for joining copper to aluminum and follow the
connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely.
Wire used, location and enclosure of splices, etc., must conform to good wiring practices
and local codes.

Screw Bare wire tips

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Connector block

Connector block terminal

Grounding
plate
Bare wire

Movable nut
Flexible cable
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8 Anti-Tip Bracket Installation
An Anti-Tip bracket is supplied with instructions for installation in a variety
of locations. The instructions include a template, a parts list and a list of tools

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necessary to complete the installation. Read the Important Safety Information
and the instructions that fit your situation before beginning installation.
WARNING
■ Range must be secured by Anti-Tip bracket supplied.
■ See instructions to install (supplied with bracket).
■ Unless properly installed, the range could be tipped by stepping or sitting on
the door. Injury might result from spilled hot liquids or from the range itself.

Bracket Wall plate

Screw must
enter wood
or metal

Typical installation of anti-tip bracket attachment to wall.

9 Leveling the Range

The range must be level. Leveling feet are located at each corner of the base of
the range. Remove the storage drawer. Using channel locks, rotate the leveling
feet in and out as required to level the range. (For instructions on how to remove
and replace the storage drawer, see the Care and cleaning of the range section.)
On some models, there are plastic covers which may be removed for easy
adjustment (just squeeze and pull).
One of the rear leveling feet will engage the Anti-Tip bracket (allow for some side
to side adjustment). Allow a minimum clearance of 1/8″ between the range and
the leveling foot that is to be installed into the Anti-Tip bracket.
Check the range for proper installation into the Anti-Tip bracket by removing the
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storage drawer and inspecting the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into
the slot.

10 Final Check
Be sure all range controls are in the OFF position before leaving the range.

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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Glass Cooktops
Surface units will not Improper cookware • Use pans which are
maintain a rolling boil being used. absolutely flat and match
or cooking is not the diameter of the surface
fast enough unit selected.

Surface units do A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset

not work properly may be blown or the circuit breaker.
circuit breaker tripped.
Cooktop controls • Check to see the correct
improperly set. control is set for the surface
unit you are using.

Tiny scratches Incorrect cleaning • Use recommended

(may appear as methods being used. cleaning procedures.
cracks) or abrasions
on radiant cooktop Cookware with rough • Be sure cookware bottoms
glass surface bottoms being used or and cookware are clean
coarse particles (salt before use. Use cookware
or sand) were between with smooth bottoms. Tiny
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the cookware and the scratches are not removable

surface of the cooktop. but will become less visible
in time as a result of
cleaning.
Cookware has been
slid across the cooktop
surface.

Areas of discoloration Improper cookware • Marks from aluminum and

on the cooktop being used. copper pans as well as
mineral deposits from water
or food can be removed
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with the cleaning cream.

Hot sugar mixtures Hot cooktop came • See the Cleaning the glass
or plastic melted into contact with cooktop section.
to the surface these substances.

Frequent cycling off Improper cookware • Use only flat cookware

and on of surface units being used. to minimize cycling.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Coil Cooktops
Surface units The surface units are • With the controls off, check
not functioning not plugged in solidly. to make sure the surface
properly unit is plugged completely
into the receptacle.
The surface • Check to see the correct
unit controls control is set for the surface
improperly set. unit you are using.
The drip pans are • With the controls off, check
not set securely in to make sure the drip pan is
the cooktop. in the recess in the cooktop
and that the opening in the
pan lines up with the
receptacle.

Oven–All Models
Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose • Tighten or replace
or defective. the bulb.
Switch operating light • Call for service.
is broken.

Oven will not work Plug on range is not • Make sure electrical plug is
completely inserted in plugged into a live, properly
the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset
may be blown or the circuit breaker.
circuit breaker tripped.
Oven controls • See the Using the
improperly set. oven section.
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On self-cleaning • If necessary, allow the

models, door left in oven to cool then unlock
the locked position. the door.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Food does not bake Oven controls • See the Using the
or roast properly improperly set. oven section.
Shelf position is • See the Using the
incorrect or the oven section.
shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware • See the Using the
or cookware of oven section.
improper size
being used.
Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven
needs adjustment. thermostat—Easy to do
yourself! section.
More than one • Use just one rack for best
oven rack used. results with cakes and
cookies when baking
without CircuWave.
CircuWave fan used on • See the Using CircuWave
incorrect food type. section.
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Food does not Oven is not set • Make sure you turn the
broil properly at BROIL. knob all the way to the
BROIL position.
Door not open to the • See the Using the
broil stop position as oven section.
recommended.
Improper shelf position • See the Broiling guide.
being used.
Food being cooked • Use the broiling pan and
in a hot pan. grid that came with your
range. Make sure it is cool.
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Cookware not suited • Use the broiling pan and

for broiling. grid that came with your
range.
Aluminum foil used on • See the Using the
the broiling pan and oven section.
grid has not been fitted
properly and slit as
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Food does not In some areas the • Preheat the broil element
broil properly power (voltage) for 10 minutes.
may be low.
• Broil for the longest period
of time recommended in
the Broiling guide.
Oven temperature Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven
too hot or too cold needs adjustment. thermostat—Easy to do
yourself! section.
Clock and timer Plug on range is • Make sure electrical plug is
do not work not completely plugged into a live, properly
inserted in the grounded outlet.
electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset
may be blown or the circuit breaker.
circuit breaker tripped.
Oven controls • See the Using the clock
improperly set. and timer section.
The display goes Power surge. • Disconnect power at the
blank or indicator fuse box or circuit breaker
lights come on for at least 10 seconds.
when range is Turn power on and power
not in use up your range. If the
indicator lights are still on,
call for service.
Oven door is The door is out • Because the oven door is
crooked of position. removable, it sometimes
gets out of position during
installation. To straighten
the door, push down on
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the high corner.

Oven makes This is the sound • This is normal.
clicking noise of the heating element
turning off and on
during cooking functions.
Excessive smoke CircuWave fan is on • Do not use the CircuWave
during broiling during broiling. fan during broiling.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

“F—and a number” You have a function • Disconnect all power to
flash in the display error code. the range for 5 minutes
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,
even if only slightly, from
the locked position.
Make sure the latch is
moved to the right as far
as it will go. Turn the Oven
Temperature knob to
OFF. Allow the oven to
cool for one hour. Put the
oven back into operation.
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Power outage Power outage or surge. • Some models will

automatically resume their
setting once the power is
restored. On models with a
clock, you must reset the
clock. If the oven was in
use, you must reset it by
turning the Oven
Temperature knob back to
OFF, setting the clock and
resetting any cooking
function.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Self-Cleaning Models
Oven will not The oven temperature • Allow the range to cool to
self-clean is too high to set a room temperature and
self-clean operation. reset the controls.
Oven controls • Make sure you turn the
improperly set. control knob all the way
to the CLEAN position.
Oven door is not in • Make sure you move the
the locked position. door latch handle all the
way to the right.

Oven starts a Oven door locked • Turn the Oven

self-clean cycle during cooking. Temperature knob to OFF.
when you wanted Allow the oven to cool.
to bake, roast Never force the door
or broil latch handle.

“Crackling” or This is the sound of • This is normal.

“popping” sound the metal heating and
cooling during both
the cooking and
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • Turn the Oven

Temperature knob to OFF.
Open the windows to rid
the room of smoke. Wait
until the CLEAN light goes
off. Wipe up the excess soil
and reset the clean cycle.

CircuWave fan is on. • Make sure the fan is off

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during self-cleaning.

Oven door will Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

CLEAN light The oven door was • Turn the Oven
is on when you accidentally locked. Temperature knob to OFF.
want to cook Allow the oven to cool.
Never force the door
latch handle.

Oven not clean Oven controls not • See Using the self-cleaning
after a clean cycle properly set. 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.

CLEAN light Oven controls not • Move the door latch

flashes properly set. handle to the right
before setting the
Oven Temperature knob
to CLEAN.
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We are proud to have you as a customer!

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

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Electric Range Warranty
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an
authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES.

For The Period Of: We Will Replace:

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One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in
From the date of the original materials or workmanship. During this full one-year
purchase warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor
and in-home service to replace the defective part.
FOR MODELS JBP61, JBP63, AND JBS61 ONLY:
Five Years A replacement glass cooktop if it should: crack due
From the date of the original to thermal shock; discolor; crack at the rubber seal
purchase between the glass cooktop and the porcelain edge.
It will also be replaced if the pattern wears off or if
any of the radiant surface units burn out. During this
additional four-year limited warranty, you will be
responsible for any labor or in-home service costs.

What We Will Not Cover:

■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to ■ Damage to the glass cooktop caused by
use the product. hardened spills of sugary materials or melted
■ Improper installation. plastic that are not cleaned according to the
■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, directions in the Owner’s Manual.
or used for other than the intended purpose or ■ Damage to the product caused by accident,
used commercially. fire, floods or acts of God.
■ Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of ■ Incidental or consequential damage to
cleaners other than the recommended cleaning personal property caused by possible defects
creams. with this appliance.
■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of
circuit breakers.

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
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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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Service Telephone Numbers.

GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.

Special Needs Service 800.626.2000

TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-
free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.

Service Contracts 800-626-2224

Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect
and you’ll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will
still be there after your warranty expires.

Parts and Accessories 800-626-2002

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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).
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.

Service Satisfaction
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, follow
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these steps. First, contact the people who serviced your appliance.
Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your
phone number—to: Manager, Customer Relations,
GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225.

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