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Buen manual de instrucciones

Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones GE XL44. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica GE XL44 o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual GE XL44 se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales GE XL44, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones GE XL44 debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo GE XL44
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo GE XL44
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo GE XL44
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de GE XL44 no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de GE XL44 y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico GE en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de GE XL44, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo GE XL44, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual GE XL44. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    Ranges Safety Instr uctions . . . . . .2–5 Anti-tip Device .2, 3, 29, 40, 41 Operating Instr uctions, Tips Aluminum Foil . . .5, 15, 17, 18 Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . .10 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–20 Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–15 Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 20 Contro[...]

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    2 HELP US HELP YOU… Read this manual carefully . It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly . Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you received a damaged range… Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range. Save time and money . Before you r equest service… Check the Before Y ou C[...]

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    3 Important Safety Instructions IMPOR T ANT SAFETY NOTICE • The California Safe Drinking W ater and T oxic Enforcement 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 substa[...]

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    • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ST ORED 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 , broiler drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over , causing se[...]

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    • 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. • Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat fryer . W ait until the fat is cool. • Use proper pan size— avoid p[...]

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    6 FEA TURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary . MASK FOR SHELVES 10 8 16 18 17 19 20 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 14 15 2[...]

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    7 Featur es of Y our Range Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page 1 Backguard (on some models) — 2 Surface Burners, Grates and Drip Pans (on some models) 4, 5, 8, 9, 21–23 3 Oven Light On/Off Switch (on some models) 1 1 4 Clock and T imer (on some models) 10 5 Oven V ent (located on cooktop on [...]

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    Surface Burner Contr ols Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are marked as to which burners they control. 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 supplied with your range, they should be[...]

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    T op-of-Range Cookwar e 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. Enamelware: Under some conditions[...]

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    When the timer is counting down, use the + and – pad to change the remaining time, or press the TIMER ON/OFF pad to stop the timer . The timer cannot be cancelled unless you have fully completed “set timer” instructions above. Pressing the CLOCK pad while the timer is operating will not interfere with the timer ’ s operation; the display wi[...]

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    Before Using Y our 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. Power Outage — Standing Pilot An ele[...]

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    USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop- locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are r emoving food from them or placing food on them. When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf supp[...]

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    BAKING Y our oven temperature is controlled using the latest technology in 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 the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Y ourself instructions on how to ad[...]

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    14 BAKING (continued) Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven. T o preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature— selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking [...]

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    Baking Pies Cakes For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans to produce a browner , crisper crust. Stagger the pies for most even browning. Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it. For best browning [...]

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    16 ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOST A T— DO IT YOURSELF! Y ou may find that your new oven cooks differ ently 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 or too cold, you can adjust the thermos[...]

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    ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. T ender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady , keep spattering to a minimum. The oven has a special low shelf (R) position just above the oven bottom. Use it when extra cooking space is needed, for example, when roasting a large turkey [...]

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    18 ROASTING (continued) 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 r oast[...]

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    BROILING 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. Y our range has a compartment below the oven for broiling. A specially designed broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain away from the food and keep it a[...]

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    20 BROILING GUIDE The oven and broiler compartment doors 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 fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat. T o [...]

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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 AR T OF YOUR RANGE. Br oiling Guide Car e and Cleaning CAUTION: DO NOT [...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) T urn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped). The burner grates, caps, burner heads and drip pans (if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. For pr oper ignition, make sure the small hole in the section that fits over the electrode is kept open. A sewing nee[...]

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    Car e and Cleaning 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 replacing the gra[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Light Bulb (on some models) CAUTION: Disconnect electrical power to the oven at the main circuit br eaker or fuse box before attempting to r eplace the oven light bulb. Do not touch a hot light bulb with wet hands or a wet cloth. W ait until the bulb has cooled and use a dry cloth. The light bulb is located in the[...]

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    Car e and Cleaning Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Lift-Up Cooktop (on models with standard twin burners) Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire. T o make cleaning easier, the co[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) 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 between [...]

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    Car e and Cleaning Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior (on some models) The special coating is a porous ceramic material, which is dark in color and feels slightly r ough to the touch. The Continuous-Cleaning Oven cleans itself while cooking. The oven walls are finished with a special coating that cannot be cleaned in the usual manner[...]

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    28 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 . FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. BEFORE[...]

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    29 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation of this range must confor m with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, AN S I Z223.1, latest edition. In Canada, installation m ust confor m with the cur rent Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA- B149.1 or the cu r re n t P r opane Installation Code, CAN/CGA[...]

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    30 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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    31 PROTECT YOUR FLOOR Y our range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. Use care when moving the range on this type of flooring. It is recommended that the following simple and inexpensive instr uctions be followed to protect your floor . The range should be install[...]

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    32 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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 [...]

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    Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Bur ners Rigid Pipe Hookup Options for Models Equipped with Sealed Bur ners 33 Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standar d T win Burners Pressure regulator Gas Flow into Range Flex connector (6 ft. max.) Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the location [...]

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    34 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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 Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with cer tain conditions, we str ongly recommend[...]

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    35 SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. 4 Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Fr equently . Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to event[...]

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    36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary 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. To adjust, use a blade-type screwdriver with a shaft diameter of less than 3/16 ″ . T ur n pilot adjustment screw [...]

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    37 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER Y our oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically . To operate the oven, tur n the OVEN CO NT RO L knob to a setting above 200°F . After 30-90 seconds, the oven bur ner will ignite and bur n until the set temperatur e is reached. The oven bur ner will continue to cycle on and of f as necessar y to maintai[...]

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    38 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) (continued next page) The flames for the top (broil) bur ner should be steady with approximately 1 ″ blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the bur ner baf fle. T o deter mine if the bottom bur ner flames ar e bur ning pr operly , r emove the oven bottom. Flames should have approximately [...]

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    39 The shutter for the oven bur ner is near the back wall of the oven and behind the broiler drawer . T o remove the broiler drawer: 1. Pull the drawer out until it stops, then push it back in about one inch. 2. Grasp handle, lift and pull broiler drawer out. Remove the metal shield at the rear of the cavity . The air adjustment shutter is behind t[...]

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    40 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) INST ALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE 1. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the counter top over hang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets. 2. Locate the outside edge of the device 2 1 ⁄ 8 ″ toward the center of the range fr om the marked edg[...]

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    41 WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED: MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION. MAKE SURE THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION AIR TO THE RANGE IS UNOBSTRUCTED. CONVERTING TO LP GAS (or conver ting back to natural gas fr om LP) This range leaves the factor y set for use with natural gas. If you want to conver t to LP gas, the conversion [...]

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    42 NOTES[...]

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    43 Befor e Y ou Call for Service QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SER VICE… 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[...]

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    44 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SER VICE… (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CLOCK DOES NOT WORK • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker . OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT • Bulb may be loose or burned out. COME ON • Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet. OVEN WILL[...]

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    45 General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability , offers you Ser vice Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed by [...]

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    46 Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration I m p o r t a n t M a i l T o d a y ! General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky GEAppliances.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registratio[...]

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    47 47 Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 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. Y ou can also “A[...]

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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[...]