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USER MANUAL JMS08BDCT GE

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Get the Most out of your Broiler Pan! Use your pan and grid cover to:

Broil hamburgers, seafood, steaks, vegetables, bacon, chops, and so much more! The pan below catches the excess fat and oils!

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Part #	WB48X10055	WB48X10056	WB48X10057
	8-3/ 4" W	12-3/ 4" W	17" W
Dimensions	1-1/ 4" H 1-1/ 4" H 1-1/ 4" H13-1/ 2" D	16-1/ 2" D	19-1/ 4" D
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Safety Instructions ..... 2-5

Operating Instructions

Oven 7,8

Surface Units 6

Thermostat 9

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan & Grid .....12

Control Panel and Knobs .....10

Drip Pans .....13

Heating Elements .....12

Lift-Off Oven Door .....11

Lift-Up Cooktop ..... 13

Light 11

Painted Surfaces .....10

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop ....10

Porcelain Oven Interior .....12

Shelves .....11

Stainless Steel Surfaces .....10

Surface Units .....13

Vent ....10

Troubleshooting Tips .... 14, 15

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Warranty .....19

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Owner's Manual

JMS08

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49-80331 11-05 JR

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, or loss of life.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
- Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
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.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop.
■ Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
Before performing any service, disconnect the range power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.

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.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door or cooktop. They could damage the range and cause severe personal injury.
■ Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the range.
■ CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range—children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

• Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
  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.

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.

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.

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening, crevices around the oven door and metal trim parts above the door.

REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

▲WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■ 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.
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.
For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range.

■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your range.
■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your range.
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance from your range.
■ Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range.
Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can lead to broken or shattered glass.

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.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
- Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
- Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
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.
■ 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.

When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.
- Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire.
- Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in an oven can ignite.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
■ After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the range and clean it. Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch on fire the next time you use the pan.
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.

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 internal temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

SURFACE COOKING 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.

Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this manual. Misuse could result in a shock, fire hazard or damage to the range.

■ Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not covered and are in place. Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring.

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.

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.

■ Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware.

Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units. Do not put them in a dishwasher.

Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock, always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit.

Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.

- Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings.

■ 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.

■ Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.

If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.

■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

Carefully watch for spillovers or overheating of foods when frying at high or medium high temperatures.

Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

■ Do not allow water, other liquids or grease to remain on the cooktop or the control panel.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using the surface units.

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

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Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.

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

A surface unit ON indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.

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Not over 1 inch.

Surface Cookware Tips

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum 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 combined with other metals.

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".

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Use only flat-bottomed woks.

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. You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

Deep Fat Frying

Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously.

Watch food frying at high temperatures. Keep range and hood clean from grease.

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

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The oven has 4 shelf positions.

Before you begin...

The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.

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.

OVEN TEMP 350 250 200 150 100 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 500 OFF

Oven Control Knob

The OVEN TEMP knob maintains the temperature you set, from WM (150°F.) to BROIL (550°F.).

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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How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

1 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the temperature you desire.
2 Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
3 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF when cooking is complete.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) B or C

Angel food cake, A bundt or pound cakes

Biscuits, muffins, brownies, B or C

cookies, cupcakes,

layer cakes, pies

Casseroles B or C

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.

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 1½"between pans, from the front, back and sides of the wall.

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Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

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.

Aluminum foil may also be used to catch a spillover.

Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking.

A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food. 7

Using the oven.

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

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Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

1 Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.
2 Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling Guide.

If your oven is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven shelf one position higher.

3 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to BROIL.
4 When broiling is finished, turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF.

Broiling Guide

Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Bacon 1/2 lb. C 4	{about 8 thin slices}		12	412	Arrange in single layer.
Ground Beef Well Done	1 lb. (4 patties) 1/2 to 3/4" thick	C	10	7	Space evenly. Up to 8 patties take about the same time.
Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done	1" thick 1 to 1 12 lbs.	CC C 12	6811	56before browning. Pan frying is recommended. Slash fat.	Steaks less than 1" thick cook through
Rare Medium Well Done	1 12 " thick 2 to 2 12 lbs.	CC C 25	101520-25	7-814-16
Chicken	1 whole 2 to 2 12 lbs., split lengthwise	A	35	10-15	Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut-up chicken. Brush each side with melted butter. Broil skin-side-down first.
Lobster Tails	2-4 6 to 8 oz. each	B	13-16	Do not turn over.	Cut through back of shell. Spread open. Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time.
Fish Fillets	1/4 to 1/2" thick	C	5	5	Handle and turn very carefully. Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking, if desired. Preheat broiler to increase browning.
Ham Slices (precooked)	1" thick	B	8	8	Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side for 1 12 " thick or home-cured ham.
Pork Chops Well Done	2 (1/2" thick) 2 (1" thick) about 1 lb.	CB	1013	1013	Slash fat.
Lamb Chops Medium Well Done	2 (1" thick) about 10 to 12 oz.	CC 12	1010	9	Slash fat.
Medium Well Done	2 (1 12 " thick) about 1 lb.	CB 17	1412-14	12

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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.

COOLER HOTTER LOSEN SCREWS AND R RANGE

Back of the OVEN TEMP knob. Lower screw moves toward hotter or cooler.

COOLER HOTTER LOOSEN SCREWS AND R

The lower screw moves toward HOTTER to increase the temperature.

COOLER ROTTER SCREW AND ROTATE

The lower screw moves toward COOLER to decrease the temperature.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the shaft, look at the back of the knob and note the current setting before making any adjustment. The knob is factory set with the top screw directly under the pointer.

1 Pull off the OVEN TEMP knob.
2 Loosen both screws on back of the knob.
3 Hold both parts of the knob as shown in the illustration of the back of the OVEN TEMP knob and turn so the lower screw moves in the desired direction. You will hear and feel the notches as you turn the knob. Each notch changes temperature about 10° Fahrenheit.
4 Tighten the screws.
5 Return the OVEN TEMP knob to the oven.

Re-check oven performance before making any additional adjustments.

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 affect 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.

Care and cleaning of the range.

Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.

How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance surface. Do not use any sharp items to remove the film. Remove all of the film before using the appliance for the first time.

To assure no damage is done to the

finish of the product, the safest way to remove the adhesive from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.

NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

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Pull the knob straight off the stem.

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.

The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.

Make sure the knobs are in the OFF

positions and pull them straight off the stems for cleaning.

The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and water. Make sure the insides of the knobs are dry before replacing. Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ensure proper placement.

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Oven Vent

The oven is vented through an opening under the right rear surface unit.

Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material.

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

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. 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.

Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the sides and the drawer front.

cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.

Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners,

Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)

Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface.

To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface.

To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the location of a dealer nearest you, please call our toll-free number:

National Parts Center 1.800.626.2002

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Oven Shelves

Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool.

After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth.

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Lift the door straight up and off the hinges.

Lift-Off Oven Door

The oven door is removable for cleaning. Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door, open it to the broil stop position. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.

Do not place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame.

To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the broil 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.

Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner. Follow the package directions.
■ Clean the inside of the oven window with a mild non-scratching cleaner and a damp cloth.

To clean the outside of the door:

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.
■ 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.
- Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.

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Wire cover holder.

Oven Light Replacement

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely.

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.

Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.

2 Replace bulb with a 40-watt household appliance bulb.

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.

Care and cleaning of the range.

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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. Clean with warm soapy water.

After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.

Broiler Pan & Grid

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.

Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.

Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range.

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.

Both the broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.

Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher.

Porcelain Oven Interior

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.

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 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 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.

Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.

Surface unit Receptacle Drip pan

Surface Units

To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.

To remove a surface unit:

To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units must be removed first.

Lift the surface unit about 1" above the drip pan and pull it out.

Do not lift the surface unit more than 1". 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

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 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 a dishwasher.

Clean the area under the drip pans often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire.

Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to the range.

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Be sure all surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop.

Lift-Up Cooktop

Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire.

To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position.

Be sure all the surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop. The surface units and drip pans do not need to be removed, however, you may remove one to make raising the cooktop easier.

After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

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 not functioning properly	The surface units are not plugged in solidly.	With the controls off, check to make sure the surface unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.
	The surface unit controls improperly set. unit you are using.	Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
	The drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop.	With the controls off, check to make sure the drip pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.
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 fuse or reset circuit breaker.
	Oven control improperly set.	See the Using the oven section.
Food does not bake or roast properly	Oven control 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.
Food does not broil properly	Oven control improperly set.	See the Using the oven section.
	Door not open to the broil stop position as recommended.	See the Using the oven section.
	Improper shelf position.	See the Broiling Guide.
	Food being cooked in a hot pan.	Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range. Make sure it is cool.
	Cookware not suited for broiling.	Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
	Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended.	See the Using the oven section.
	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 light does not work	Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
	Switch operating light • Call for service. is broken.
Oven temperature too hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.	Oven thermostat	• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
Strong odor	An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used.	• This is temporary.
Fan noise	A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts.	• This is normal. The cooling fan will turn off and on.

Notes.

GE Service Protection Plus™

GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus™—comprehensive protection on all your appliances—No Matter What Brand!

Benefits Include:

• Backed by GE
• All brands covered
  • Unlimited service calls
• All parts and labor costs included
  • No out-of-pocket expenses
  • No hidden deductibles
  • One 800 number to call

We'll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime.\*

You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It's that simple.

Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—any brand! Plus there's no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs.

Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800.626.2224 for more information.

*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.

Please place in envelope and mail to:

General Electric Company

Warranty Registration Department

P.O. Box 32150

Louisville, KY 40232-2150

Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Dear Customer:

Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.

We are proud to have you as a customer!

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

Complete and mail

your Consumer

Product Ownership

Registration today.

Have the peace of

mind of knowing we

can contact you in

the unlikely event of a

safety modification.

2

After mailing the

registration below,

store this document

in a safe place. It

contains information

you will need should

you require service.

Our service number is

800.GE.CARES

(800.432.2737).

3

Read your Owner's

Manual carefully.

It will help you

operate your new

appliance properly.

Model Number Serial Number

Two identical horizontal lines with tick marks, no text or symbols present

Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered, or register online at ge.com.

Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Model Number Serial Number

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Street Address

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City State Zip Code

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GE Consumer & Industrial

Appliances

General Electric Company

Louisville, KY 40225

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* Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA).

Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA's carefully selected partners.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS.

For more information about GFA's privacy and data usage policy, go to ge.com and click on

"Privacy Policy" or call 800.626.2224.

GE Electric Range Warranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ^® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service.

Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:

One Year	Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the date of the original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part.	During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor

What GE Will Not Cover:

Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.	Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.	Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.
Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.	Damage caused after delivery.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.	Product not accessible to provide required service.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. 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

Consumer Support.

GE Appliances Website

ge.com

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 ge.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 ge.com

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 ge.com

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 ge.com

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 ge.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 ge.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, or detach and use the form in this Owner's Manual.