GE Gas Ranges - User Manual

Features of Your Range S t a i n l e s s S t e e l R a n g e 9 Designinformation (Not all features are on all models.Appearance may var y.) Feature Index Page 1 12 ″ (small) Oven Crumb Catch Tray – 2 Oven Lights 27 3 Thermostat Bulb – 4 12 ″ (small) Oven Control Knob 17, 18, 22, 26 5 Cooktop Burner ...

Surface Cooking S t a i n l e s s S t e e l R a n g e 10 Push the control in and turn it counterclockwise to the LITE position. Controlknobs The control knobs are in front of the burner,grille or griddle they control. The oven andgriddle controls are placed slightly lower than thesurface burner cont...

11 Simmering Your new professional gas range hasexceptionally low simmering capabilities. Thecenter simmer cap serves as a heat diffuser tospread out the heat to avoid having a center hotspot. Keep in mind that because of the highheat capacity of the outer burner, and the massof the cast iron burner...

13 Cookware Do not operate a burner for an extendedperiod of time without cookware on the grate.The finish on the grate may chip withoutcookware to absorb the heat. Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly andevenly. Most foods brown evenly in analuminum skillet. Use ...

Surface Cooking S t a i n l e s s S t e e l R a n g e 14 Side A Side B Grille rack The two-piece rack is reversible. Place the sidewith the two grooved tabs toward the back ofthe cooktop. The grille rack is made of castType 304 stainless steel. The rack will change color when subjected tothe heat of...

15 Grillinghints • When turning the meat over, always use a spatula as it will not puncture the meatallowing the juices to run out. This will helpto keep the meat juicy. Turn the meat onlyonce, as juices are lost when the meat isrepeatedly turned. Season or salt the meatafter it has been cooked; the...

Surface Cooking S t a i n l e s s S t e e l R a n g e 16 Seasoningthe griddle Before using the griddle for the first time, itmust be seasoned. If the griddle has not been used for a periodof time, it should be reseasoned. To season the griddle: 1 Clean the griddle thoroughly with hot, soapywater to ...

Using the Ovens S t a i n l e s s S t e e l R a n g e 17 The oven has 3 shelf positions. Ovenshelves To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on. The correct shelf position depends on the kindof food and the browning desired. The shelves have stop-l...

19 Bakingpans/sheets Use the proper baking pan. The type of finishon the pan determines the amount ofbrowning that will occur. • Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies. • Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting in a lighter, m...

Using the Ovens S t a i n l e s s S t e e l R a n g e 20 What isconvectioncooking? In a convection oven, a fan circulates the heated air evenly, over and around the food.This circulating hot air is evenly distributedthroughout the oven cavity. As a result, foodsare evenly cooked and browned—often in...

21 How to setthe 27 ″ oven forconvectionbaking 1 Push in the CONV. BAKE selector button onthe right hand side of the control panelabove the thermostat dial (close to the center on 36 ″ ranges). 2 Using the thermostat dial, set the desiredtemperature. • The OVEN ON light turns on and remains on until...

Self-Cleaning 27 ″ Oven S t a i n l e s s S t e e l R a n g e 24 Before aclean cycle NOTE: When the 27 ″ oven is set for self- cleaning, only the surface burners may beused. The 12 ″ oven, the griddle and/or the grille cannot be used. The range must be completely cool in order toset the self-clean c...

25 How to setthe 27 ″ oven for self-cleaning The clean cycle takes about 5 hours plus about30 minutes to cool down. 1 Push in the CLEAN selector button on theright hand side of the control panel abovethe thermostat dial. 2 Set the thermostat dial to CLEAN. • Cooling blower turns on. • The OVEN ON li...

27 Oven light NOTE: The glass cover should be removed only when cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer abetter grip. The light bulb is located on the back of theoven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnectelectrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Let the bulb cool complet...

29 OVEN ON HEATING OFF BAKE CONVBAKE BROIL CLEAN OVEN DOOR LOCKED Drip trays,drip trayliners anddrain tubes Located beneath the cooktop are one or twodrip trays. If you have a griddle or a grille therewill also be a tray liner. The drip trays and linersare made of stainless steel. The drip trays are...

Care and Cleaning S t a i n l e s s S t e e l R a n g e 30 12 ″ oven porcelaininterior (48 ″ ranges only) With proper care, the porcelain enamel finishon 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 reco...

The Problem Solver S t a i n l e s s S t e e l R a n g e 31 Questions?Use thisproblemsolver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SURFACE BURNERS • Burners assembled incorrectly after cleaning. Make sure the burner DO NOT LIGHT assembly is put together correctly and that the outer caps/burner ports are aligned. •...

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34 WARRANTY YOUR MONOGRAM RANGE WARRANTYStaple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchasedate is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT ISCOVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase,we will provide, free of charge, parts andservice labor in y...

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