GE 164D2966P053 Use And Care Manual

General electric gas slide-in range use and care guide

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Safety Instructions....................2-6

Anti-Tip Device ...................................2, 4, 25

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum

Foil

..........................5,

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14

Broiling, Broiling Guide ...................17, 18

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16, 18

Light; Bulb Replacement ................11, 21

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Roasting, Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16

Surface Cooking ...........,............................8, 9

Control Settings ........,............................8, 9

Cooktop

Comparison

Cookware

Broiler Pan and Rack...................................22

Continuous-Clean

Oven Bottom .....,..........................................2 3

Oven Door .....................................................2 1

GE Appliances

Gas Slide-in Range

14-17,23

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9-24

Problem Soher.......................27, 28

Thermostat

Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........14

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Page 1 Do It Yourself ........14 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 14-17,23 Minor Adjustments ...26...
Page 2: Help Us Help You
IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide. To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/Hotpoint Service Centers. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the oven door, broiler drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury. CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN...
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
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.
Page 5 This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or - spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with Iandles that can be easily grasped and remain cool. When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for top-of-range cooking.
Page 6: Flooring And Level Ing
Adjust the four legs carefully. Level the range front to back and side to side. The range legs must rest on the floor. The range must not hang from the countertop. Removing Packaging Materials...
Page 7: Features
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Feature Index 1 Broiler Drawer 2 Model and Serial Numbers 3 Removable Oven Bottom 4 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 5 Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior 6 Surface Burner Controls 7 Surface Burners and Grates 8 Oven Vent 9 Lift-Up Cooktop Locks in up position to simplify cleaning underneath.
Page 8: Surface Cooking
In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners in this manner.
Page 9 Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust 1111 the flame size.
Page 10: Clock And Timer
Then let the knob out and continue turning to OFF. Timer The Timer has been combined with the range clock. Use it to time all your precise cooking operations. You’ll recognize the Timer as the pointer which is different in color than the clock hands.
Page 11: Shelf Positions
Oven Vent Your oven is vented through duct openings at the center rear of the range. Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven— it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted.
Page 12: Preheating
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. We recommend that operate the range for a number of weeks to become familiar with you new oven’s performance. How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
Page 13 n Placement For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven.
Page 14: Aluminum Foil
” g ~ ~. :: ~: ,@::o#. .,a &&:&&’ ...:::: <;..:;:::. 4. Tighten the screws. 5. Return the knob to the range. Re-check oven performance before making any additional adjustments. YOURSELF? bottom The bottom screw moves toward HOTTER to increase the temperature.
Page 15 ~oasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady. keep spattel”ing to a minimum. Roasting is really a btiking procedure used for meats. Therefore, the oven controls are set to Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.
Page 16: Roasting Guide
Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Tempel”atures are shown in the Roasting Guide section. For roasts over 8 Ibs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.
Page 17: Broiling Tips
. oiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Your range has a convenient compartment below the oven for broiling. It also has a specially designed broiler pan and rack that allows dripping fat to drain away from the foods and be kept away from the high heat of the gas flame.
Page 18: Broiling Guide
Always use the broiler pan @ rack that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat.
Page 19: Cooktop
.~per care and c]eaning are important so your range and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE.
Page 20: Care And Cleaning 1
2. Lift the end of the burner assembly, then pull away from the front of the range to free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice. To remove burned-on food, soak the burners in a...
Page 21: Drip Pans
Wash them in hot. soapy water and rinse with clean water. Dry the grates with a cloth—don’t put them back on the range wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners. Drip Pans Remove the grates.
Page 22: Broiler Pan And Rack
The light bulb is located in the upper right corner of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it.
Page 23: Oven Bottom 2
:movable Oven Bottom The oven bottom can be removed to make cleaning easier. To remove: Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. 2. Lift front edge of the oven bottom enough to raise the tabs from slots in the front frame. 3.
Page 24: Care And Cleaning 1
Remember: During the operation of the oven, the door, window and other range surfaces will get hot enough to cause burns. Do not touch. Let the range cool before replacing the oven shelves. 4. If a spillover or heavy soiling occurs on the porous...
Page 25 See Fig. A. The upper level set of holes are intended for use with a backsplash kit.
Page 26: Minor Adjustments
MINOR ADJUSTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE Surface Burner Air Adjustment Shutters An air adjustment shutter for each surface burner regulates the flow of air to the flame. When the right amount of air flows into the burner, the flame will be steady, relatively quiet and have approximately 3/4”...
Page 27 (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use. With LP gas, some yellow tipping on inner cones is normal. If range is connected to LP gas, check all steps in the Installation Instructions. Oven controls not properly set. See the Broiling section.
Page 28 GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service (continued) Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. Do Zt Yourse~section. Bulb may be loose or burned out. Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.
Page 29 NOTES — — - -...
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Page 31: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There ““ ‘ith the purchase of’your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need .-1 iormation or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 80&GEXARES(80tW32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 32: What Is Not Covered
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 &@ Recycled Paper Part No.

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