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    XL44 TM Self-Cleaning Gas Range GE Appliances Use and Care & Installation Guide Safety Instructions ................... 2–5 Anti-Tip Device ............................ 2, 3, 35, 43 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil................... 5, 16, 20–22, 24 Clock and Timer ................................... 11, 12 Features .............[...]

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    2 HELP US HELP YOU… Read this guide carefully . It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly . Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 24 hours a day , 7 days a week Write down the model and serial numbers. Depending on yo[...]

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    3 Important Safety Instructions IMPOR T ANT SAFETY NOTICE • The California Safe Drinking W ater and T oxic Enfor cement 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 businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such subst[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSL Y INJURED. • Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door , storage drawer or cooktop. They could damage [...]

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    • When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for top-of-range cooking. • If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly . • Use proper pan size— A void pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food and [...]

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    6 FEA TURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance may vary . MASK FOR SHELVES AUTO CLEAN BAKE OVEN BROIL DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP TIMER BAKE CLEAN BROIL LOCK O N HR CLEAR OFF –  + CLOCK COOK TIME TIME STOP TIME TIMER ON/OFF Night Light 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 16 15 17 19 20 21 Sealed Burners Your range is[...]

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    7 Featur es of Y our Range Feature Index See page (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) 4, 33 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or removable kick panel) 3 Anti-Tip Device 2, 3, 35, 43 Lower right rear corner on range back. See t[...]

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    8 HOW DOES THIS COOKT OP COMP ARE T O YOUR OLD ONE? Y our new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used to cooking with induction or other electric surface units, you will notice some differences when you use gas burners. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you have. The[...]

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    9 SURF ACE COOKING Surface Burner Controls The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are located on the control panel in front of the burners. The two knobs on the left control the left front and left rear burners. The two knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners. Before Lighting a Burner • If drip pans are suppl[...]

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    10 SURF ACE COOKING (continued) T op-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly . Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water . Cast-Iron: If heated slowly , most skillets will give satisfactory results. En[...]

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    DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP TIMER BAKE CLEAN BROIL LOCK O N TIMER ON/OFF STOP TIME COOK TIME AUTO SELF  CLEAN BROIL HI/LO BAKE CLOCK HR CLEAR OFF TIME –  + + OVEN Surface Cooking Featur es of Y our Oven Contr ol FEA TURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL (appearance may vary) 1. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake functio[...]

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    OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock T o Set the Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly . The time of day cannot be changed during a T imed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle. 1. Press the CLOCK pad. 2. Press the + or – pad to set the time of day . 3. Press the CLOCK pad to start. CLOCK CLOCK T imer T o Set[...]

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    13 USING YOUR OVEN Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly . Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Before Using Y our Oven Electric Ignition P[...]

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    14 USING YOUR OVEN (continued) The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted. • The vent openings and nearby surfaces may become hot. Do n[...]

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    BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . Y our oven temperature is controlled using the latest technology oven control systems. It is recommended that you operate your new oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with its performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary , see[...]

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    Cookies Aluminum Foil When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better- looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur . Cookies can be baked on several shelves at the same time but browning may be uneven because of reduced air circulation.[...]

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    17 Don’t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 30-40 minutes.” DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times longer [...]

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    18 TIMED BAKING (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop T o avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on. Y ou can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically . For example: Let’ s say it’ s 2:00 and dinner time is s[...]

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    19 T imed Baking Adjust the Oven Thermostat ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOST A T— DO IT YOURSELF! Y ou may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. W e recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide. If you think your new oven is too hot[...]

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    1. Position the oven at shelf (B) position for small size roast (3 to 5 lbs.) and at (R) position for larger roasts. 2. Check the weight of the meat. Place the meat fat-side- up, or poultry breast-side-up, on roasting grid in a shallow pan. The melting fat will baste the meat. Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible. (The broiler [...]

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    21 Roasting 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. T emperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half- hour intervals after half the time has passed. Q. Why is my roast crumbling w[...]

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    22 BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. The oven door must be closed during broiling. T urn the f[...]

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    Br oiling BROILING GUIDE The oven door must be closed during broiling. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. • For steaks and chops, slash the fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat. T o slash, cut cro[...]

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    OPERA TING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning T ime: 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle W e recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle. 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures. NOTE: [...]

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    25 Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven How to Set the Oven for Cleaning 1. Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section. 2. Close the oven door and slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go. Never force the door latch handle. Forcing the handle may damage the door lock mechanism. 3. Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUT O SELF CLEAN [...]

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    26 How to Delay Start of Cleaning Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day . NOTE: Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day . For example: Let’ s say it’ s 7:00 and you want the oven to begin self-cleaning at 10:00 after you’re fini[...]

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    27 Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day , can I still self-clean my oven? A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time. Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven? A. No cleaners or coati[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY P ART OF YOUR RANGE. CAUTION: DO NOT OPERA TE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURN[...]

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    Car e and Cleaning On models with standard twin burners, the cooktop lifts up for easy access. T urn all controls OFF before r emoving burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped). The burner grates and drip pans (if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. The holes in the surface burners of your range must be kept clean at all ti[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. W ash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water . After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’ t put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When repla[...]

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    Car e and Cleaning Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy . Y ou may need help removing and replacing the door . T o remove the door , open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges. NOTE: Be careful not to place hands[...]

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    Oven Light Replacement (on some models ) CARE AND CLEANING (continued) CAUTION: Before r eplacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit br eaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely . The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place w[...]

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    Car e and Cleaning Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire. T o make cleaning easier , the cooktop may be lifted up. T o raise the cooktop: 1. Be sure the burners are turned off. 2. Remove the grates. 3. Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up. Some models have dual support rods that will hol[...]

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    34 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier . IMPORTANT Remove all packing material and literature from oven befor e connecting gas and electrical supply to range. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combus[...]

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    35 • If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 30 ″ between the cooking sur face and the bottom of unpr otected cabinets. • If a 30 ″ clearance between cooking sur face and overhead combustible material or metal cabinets cannot be maintained, protect the underside o f the cabinets above the cooktop with not less t[...]

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    36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) GENERAL • See Dimensions and Clearances in this section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. 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 adjusted to meet specific requir ements. •[...]

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    37 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Shut of f the main gas supply valve befor e disconnecting the old range and leave it of f until new hook-up has been completed. Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you tur n the gas back on. Because hard piping r estricts movement of the range, the use of an A.G.A.-cer tified flexible metal a[...]

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    38 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS (continued) Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator 90° Elbow (provided) Gas Flow into Ra[...]

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    39 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (on some models) Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Her tz, pr operly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp cir cuit breaker or time delay fuse. Extension Cor d Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with cer tain conditions, we str ongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. [...]

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    40 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cor d will be Disconnected Frequently . Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter gr ound ter minal. The customer should have the two-prong wal[...]

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    CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically . To operate the oven, press the BAKE pad and then press the INCREASE pad until “350°” appears in the display . After 30-90 seconds, the oven bur ner will ignite and bur n until the set temperature is reached. The oven bur ner will continue to cycle on and [...]

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    T o deter mine if the bottom bur ner flames ar e bur ning properly , remove the oven bottom. Flames should have approximately 1 ″ blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should bur n with no yellow tipping. (W ith most LP gas, small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are nor mal.) Flames should not lift of f bur ner por ts. If l[...]

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    43 2. Locate the outside edge of the device 2 1 ⁄ 8 ″ toward the center of the range fr om the marked edge of the range. 3. Using the device as a template, mark the position of the hole for the screw . 4. For wood constr uction, drill a pilot hole at an angle of 20 degrees fr om the horizontal. A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not availa[...]

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    44 CONVER TING T O LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP HOW TO CONVERT A SEALED BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS This range leaves the factor y set for use with natural gas. If you conver t to LP gas, keep these instr uctions and orifices in case you want to conver t back to natural gas. The co[...]

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    45 CONVER TING T O LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP (continued next page) Orifice Spuds for Converting to LP Gas: LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed with this Use and Care Guide. LP orifice spuds have a 2-digit number and the letter “L” on top. Each orifice spud will also have 1, 2 or [...]

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    46 CONVER TING T O LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP CHECK FOR LEAKS When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls ar e in the of f position and tur n on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system. When using test[...]

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    47 CONVER TING T O LP GAS (Standard T win Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP HOW TO CONVERT A STANDARD TWIN BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS This range leaves the factor y set for use with natural gas. If you conver t to LP gas, keep these instr uctions and orifices in case you want to conver t back to natu[...]

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    CONVER TING T O LP GAS (Standard T win Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES Oven Burner 1. Remove oven door , storage drawer and oven bottom. The lower bur ner orifice spud is located behind the storage drawer or kick panel. (On some models, a metal shield must be removed to access the orifi[...]

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    49 CONVER TING T O LP GAS (Standard T win Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP ADJUST THE SURFACE BURNER PILOTS (for Models Equipped with Standing Pilots) 1. Raise the cooktop. 2. Locate the pilot adjustment screw . It can be accessed through the small hole near the center of the manifold panel. 3. T o adjust, use a blade-t[...]

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    50 Standard Twin Burner Models Lever shown closed. PUSH DOWN to open. QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOL VER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE “F—AND A NUMBER” • If the time display flashed “F—and a number ,” you have a function error code. FLASH IN THE DISPLA Y If a function error code appears during the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven door la[...]

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    51 The Pr oblem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. LIGHT OR DO NOT • Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove BURN EVENL Y burners (on models with standard twin burners) or burner heads (on models with sealed burners) or burner caps[...]

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    52 PROBLEM SOL VER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN CONTROL SIGNALS • This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature (see the Baking section). AFTER ENTERING COOK TIME OR STOP TIME OVEN DOOR WILL • Oven must cool below locking temperature. Do not lock the door with NOT UNLOCK door latch except when using self-clean feature or the oven[...]

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    53 The Pr oblem Solver NOTES[...]

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    54 NOTES[...]

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    55 Consumer Services Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000. Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewrit[...]

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    WHA T IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR W ARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect. ******************************* This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding ow[...]