Page 2 - Ra; Owner’s Manual
183D5580P193 49-85108 05-06 JR ge.com Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # ______________________ Serial # ______________________ You can find them on a label onthe front of the range behind thestorage drawer or kick panel. Safety Instructions . . . . . . .2–7 Operating Instructions Alum...
Page 3 - — Do not store or use gasoline or other; WHAT TO DO IF YOU; Do not tr y to light any appliance.; All ranges can tip and injury could result.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHAT ...
Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips 3 ge.com WARNING! Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary. ■ Have your range installed and properlygrounded by a qualified...
Page 5 - Operating Instructions; NEVER
■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic pathand out of drafty locations to prevent poorair circulation. ■ Be sure all packaging materials are removedfrom the range before operating it toprevent fire or smoke damage should thepackaging material ignite. ■ Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by ...
Page 6 - SURFACE BURNERS; Always use the; Consumer Support
5 SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottomslarge enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to containthe food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous ac...
Page 7 - Keep the oven free from grease buildup.; OVEN
Operating Instructions 6 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ■ Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. ■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. ■ Place the oven shelves in the desiredposition while the oven is co...
Page 9 - How to Light a Gas Surface Burner; Using the gas surface burners.; Before Lighting a Gas Burner; How to Select Flame Size
8 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Make sure all the surface burners areplaced in their respective positions. Push t...
Page 10 - Stove Top Grills; Wok This Way; In Case of Power Failure
9 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips ge.com Use a flat-bottomed wok. Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in analuminum skillet. Use...
Page 11 - or; Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings; Using the oven controls.
Operating Instructions 10 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support or or Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings (on some models) BAKE/TEMP RECALL Pad Touch this pad to select the bake function. BAKE Light Flashes while in edit mode—you can ch...
Page 12 - Oven Temperature Knob
11 ge.com Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings (on some models) AUTOMATIC OVEN Light (on some models) This lights anytime the oven has beenprogrammed using the COOKING TIME or ...
Page 13 - Oven Vent; Before you begin...; Power Outage
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 12 To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Oven Vent Your oven is vented through ducts at therear of the range. Do not block these duct...
Page 14 - Type of Food; Aluminum Foil
13 Do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat, set the oven at the correcttemperature. Preheating is necessary forgood results when baking cakes, co...
Page 15 - Broiling Guide
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 14 Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Broiling Guide Using the oven. How to Set the Oven for Broiling NOTE: On models with an ...
Page 16 - Not all features are on all models.; To Set the Timer; Using the clock and timer.; To Set the Clock; To Turn Off the Clock Display
or Not all features are on all models. To Set the Timer The timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes. Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad. Touch the + or – pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display. The maximu...
Page 17 - To Reset the Timer; To Cancel the Timer
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 16 Not all features are on all models. Using the clock and timer. (on some models) To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the timeremaining, you may change it by touchingthe KITCH...
Page 18 - Using the timed baking and roasting features.; How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop; How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
17 Consumer Support Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork...
Page 19 - When the display shows your choice, touch the; Special features of your oven control.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 18 Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated...
Page 20 - Using the Sabbath Feature.; (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays); How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting
19 The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Re...
Page 21 - How to Exit the Sabbath Feature
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 20 Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. If the oven is cooking, wait for ...
Page 22 - in memory after a power failure.; Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!; The type of margarine will affect baking performance!; To Adjust the Thermostat
21 You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks tobecome 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 st...
Page 23 - Before a Clean Cycle; How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support For the first self-clean cycle, we recommendventing your kitchen with an open windowor using a ventilation fan or hood. Remove the shelves, broiler pan, broilergrid, all cookware and any alum...
Page 24 - After a Clean Cycle; How to Delay the Start of Cleaning; To Stop a Clean Cycle
23 The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. After a Clean Cycle (on some models) You cannot set the oven for cooking untilthe oven is cool enough for the door to beunlatched. You may notice some white ash in the oven.Wipe it up with a damp cloth aft...
Page 25 - Care and cleaning of the range.; Standard Twin Burner Assemblies; Drip Pans
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 24 Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any rea...
Page 26 - Sealed Burner Assemblies
The electrode of the spark igniter isexposed when the burner head isremoved. When one burner is turnedto LITE, all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or cleanaround any burner while anotherburner is on. An electric shock mayresult, which could cause you toknock over hot cookware. 25 Gr...
Page 27 - Burner Caps and Heads; Burner caps; Replacement
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 26 Burner Caps and Heads Burner caps Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with cleanwater. You may scour with a plastic scouringpad to remove burned-on food part...
Page 28 - Burner Grates; Cooktop Surface; Stainless Steel Surfaces
ge.com Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should bewashed regularly and, of course, afterspillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy waterand rinse with clean water. When replacingthe grates, be sure they are positionedsecurely over the burners. On models with professional-style doublegrates, the grat...
Page 29 - Oven Bottom
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You mayneed help removing and replacing the door. To remove the door, open it a few inches to t...
Page 30 - Removable Storage Drawer; Removable Kick Panel
29 ge.com Removable Storage Drawer (on some models) The storage drawer is a good place to storecookware and bakeware. Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer. The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range. Clean thestorage drawer with a damp cloth orsponge. Never ...
Page 31 - Oven Air Vents
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 30 Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of therange. They provide the air inlet and outletthat are necessary for the range to operateproperly wi...
Page 32 - Oven Shelves; Oven Light Replacement; Consumer Service
31 ge.com Wire cover holder. Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanseror scouring pad. After cleaning, rinse theshelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. If the shelves ever become hard to slide,wipe the shelf edges or oven shelf supportswith vegetable oil. NOTE: Take the s...
Page 33 - visit our Website at:; BEFORE YOU BEGIN; IMPORTANT –; Note to Installer –; FOR YOUR SAFETY; In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:; PART INCLUDED
Installation Instructions Range If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. Installation of this range must conform with localcodes, or in the absence of local codes, with theNational Fuel Gas Code, ANS...
Page 34 - Installation Instructions; CAUTION –
33 Installation Instructions WARNING! INSTALLATION SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions completely and carefully. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service ormaintenance can cause injury or property damage. Referto this manual. For assistance or additional information,consult a qu...
Page 35 - DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations)may be adju...
Page 36 - LOCATION
35 Installation Instructions WARNING! ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range,attach an approved Anti-Tip device to thewall. (See Installing the Anti-Tip Device in this section.) To check if the device is installedand engaged properly, c...
Page 37 - CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS; DO NOT USE A FLAME
36 Installation Instructions PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4 ″ of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas(propane or butane), 10 ″ of water column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed. Th...
Page 39 - RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS; FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP; (for models equipped with Sealed Burners); Alternate Hookup
RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) 38 Installation Instructions Pressureregulator Gas Flow into Range Flexconnector(6 ft. max.) Adapter Installer: Inform theconsumer of thelocation of the gasshut-off...
Page 40 - RIGID PIPE HOOKUP; (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners)
RIGID PIPE HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners) FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners) Installation Instructions 39 Adapter 1/2 ″ or 3/4 ″ Gas pipe Adapter Flex connector (6 ft. max.) Manifold pipe Pressure regulator Gas shut-off valve Union Nip...
Page 41 - Electrical Requirements; ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
40 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuitprotected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or timedelay fuse. Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with certainconditions, we strongl...
Page 42 - Electric Disconnect; Quality of Flames; Normal for; SEAL THE OPENINGS
41 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) B. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. Do not use an adapter plug in these situations becausedisconnecting of the power cord places undue strain onthe adapter and leads to eventual failure of the ada...
Page 43 - LEVELING THE RANGE
LEVELING THE RANGE A. Install the oven shelves in the oven and position therange where it will be installed. B. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup,partially filled with water, on one of the oven shelves. If using a spirit level, take two readings—with the levelplaced diagonally f...
Page 45 - Before you call for service...; Problem
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To ...
Page 47 - Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 46 Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • On models with touch pads, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. On models with an OVEN TEMP knob, tu...
Page 50 - General Electric Company; GE Ser vice Protection Plus; —comprehensive protection on all your appliances—; No Matter What Brand!; Please place in envelope and mail to:
General Electric Company Warranty Registration DepartmentP.O. Box 32150Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice 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! B...
Page 51 - Consumer Product Ownership Registration; Important: If you did not get a registration card with your; Model Number
50 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Impor tant Mail Today! First Name Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer:Thank you for purchasing our pro...
Page 54 - Looking For Something More?; You can find these accessories and many more at; NOW AVAILABLE
53 Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com , or call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW AVAILABLE for your range: GE’s innovativ...
Page 55 - What GE Will Not Cover:; GE Gas Range Warranty.
54 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. ■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other tha...
Page 56 - What Mabe Will Not Cover:; WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
55 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 1.800.361.3400. Please have serial number and modelnumber availa...