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    Own e r ’ s Man ual Stainless Steel Professional 36 ″ and 48 ″ Gas Ranges[...]

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    Consumer Information Stainless Steel Range 2 Exclusive 40-point inspection Please call for your exclusive 40-Point Inspection! In the U.S.A.: 800.444.1845. In Canada: 888.880.3030. Owners of Monogram professional ranges enjoy the additional benefit of a complimentary visit by a specially trained technician. This includes temperature calibration of [...]

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    3 Before using your range 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 don’ t understand something or need more help, there is a list of toll-free consumer service numbers included in the back section of this manual. OR Visit our W ebsite[...]

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    4 IMPOR T ANT 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 subs[...]

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    5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. • Be sure your appliance is pr operly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions. • Do not attempt to repair or r eplace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended i[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. T urn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a sur face unit by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray . Use a multi- purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher . Flaming grease[...]

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    7 SURF ACE COOKING • Always tur n the surface bur ners to OFF before removing cookware. • Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting. • Foods for fr ying should be as dr y as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan. • Use the least possible amount[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 OVEN • Stand away from the range when opening the oven door . Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes. • Never “open door broil” with children nearby . They could quickly come into contact with a hot oven interior sur face, causing severe burns. •[...]

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    Features of Y our Range Stainless Steel Range 9 Design information (Not all features are on all models. Appearance may var y.) Feature Index Page 1 12 ″ (small) Oven Crumb Catch T ray – 2 Oven Lights 27 3 Thermostat Bulb – 4 12 ″ (small) Oven Control Knob 17, 18, 22, 26 5 Cooktop Burner Control Knobs 10, 26 6 12 ″ (small) Oven Controls 17[...]

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    Sur face Cooking Stainless Steel Range 10 Push the control in and turn it counterclockwise to the LITE position. Control knobs The control knobs are in front of the burner , grille or griddle they control. The oven and griddle controls are placed slightly lower than the sur face burner control knobs. The sur face burners have an infinite number of [...]

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    11 Simmering Y our new professional gas range has exceptionally low simmering capabilities. The center simmer cap ser ves as a heat diffuser to spread out the heat to avoid having a center hot spot. Keep in mind that because of the high heat capacity of the outer burner , and the mass of the cast iron burner grates (they retain heat longer than lig[...]

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    Sur face Cooking Stainless Steel Range Note: The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using. 12 Power failure The electric ignition that lights the sur face burners will not operate during a power failure. T o light the surface burners during a power failure, turn the control knob for the burner you want to light to LITE whi[...]

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    13 Cookware Do not operate a bur ner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat. 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 for cook[...]

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    Sur face Cooking Stainless Steel Range 14 Side A Side B Grille rack The two-piece rack is reversible. Place the side with the two grooved tabs toward the back of the cooktop. The grille rack is made of cast T ype 304 stainless steel. The rack will change color when subjected to the heat of the grille, and as oils cook onto the sur face. This is nor[...]

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    15 Grilling hints • When turning the meat over , always use a spatula as it will not puncture the meat allowing the juices to run out. This will help to keep the meat juicy . T urn the meat only once, as juices are lost when the meat is repeatedly turned. Season or salt the meat after it has been cooked; these procedures have a tendency to dry th[...]

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    Sur face Cooking Stainless Steel Range 16 Seasoning the griddle Before using the griddle for the first time, it must be seasoned. If the griddle has not been used for a period of time, it should be reseasoned. T o season the griddle: 1 Clean the griddle thoroughly with hot, soapy water to remove any protective coating. 2 Rinse with a mixture of 1 q[...]

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    Using the Ovens Stainless Steel Range 17 The oven has 3 shelf positions. Oven shelves T o avoid possible bur ns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired. The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will[...]

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    Using the Ovens Stainless Steel Range 18 How to set the 12 ″ oven for proofing (48 ″ ranges only) The proofing feature maintains a warm, non-drafty environment useful for proofing yeast-leavened products. 1 Place the dough in a dish in the small oven. 2 Push in the PROOF selector button on the left hand side of the control panel above the therm[...]

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    19 Baking pans/sheets Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning 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 , more delicate browning. Cakes and cookie[...]

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    Using the Ovens Stainless Steel Range 20 What is convection cooking? In a convection oven, a fan circulates the heated air evenly , over and around the food. This circulating hot air is evenly distributed throughout the oven cavity . As a result, foods are evenly cooked and browned—often in less time with convection heat. Preheating is not necess[...]

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    21 How to set the 27 ″ oven for convection baking 1 Push in the CONV . BAKE selector button on the right hand side of the control panel above the thermostat dial (close to the center on 36 ″ ranges). 2 Using the thermostat dial, set the desired temperature. • The OVEN ON light turns on and remains on until the OFF selector button has been pus[...]

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    Using the Ovens Stainless Steel Range 22 How to set the ovens for broiling 1 If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2 ″ apart. If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer about 1/8 ″ thick. 2 Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. Always use the grid so that any fa[...]

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    23 Broiling guide Suggested shelf positions and cooking times are intended as general guidelines only . Experiment with these settings for specific foods and your personal preference. Quantity/ Shelf 1st Side 2nd Side Food Thickness Position Minutes Minutes Comments Bacon 1/2 lb. (about C 3–5 3–5 Arrange in single layer . 8 thin slices) Ground [...]

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    Self-Cleaning 27 ″ Oven Stainless Steel Range 24 Before a clean cycle NOTE: When the 27 ″ oven is set for self- cleaning, only the sur face burners may be used. The 12 ″ oven, the griddle and/or the grille cannot be used. The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. W e recommend venting with an open window or using[...]

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    25 How to set the 27 ″ oven for self-cleaning The clean cycle takes about 5 hours plus about 30 minutes to cool down. 1 Push in the CLEAN selector button on the right hand side of the control panel above the thermostat dial. 2 Set the thermostat dial to CLEAN. • Cooling blower turns on. • The OVEN ON light and HEA TING light turn on. • The [...]

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    Care and Cleaning Stainless Steel Range 26 Control panel and knobs Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water . Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel. The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. T o remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. W ash the knobs in soap and water but do n[...]

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    27 Oven light NOTE: The glass cover should be removed only when cold. W earing latex gloves may offer a better grip. The light bulb is located on the back of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. For your safety , do n[...]

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    Care and Cleaning Stainless Steel Range 28 CAUTION: Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place. After cleaning, it is important to make sure the indentation on the bottom side of the outer cap/bur ner por t is properly aligned with the cor responding locating pin in the bur ner base. Incor rect alignment will produce poor burner pe[...]

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    29 OVEN ON HEATING OFF BAKE CONV BAKE BROIL CLEAN OVEN DOOR LOCKED Drip trays, drip tray liners and drain tubes Located beneath the cooktop are one or two drip trays. If you have a griddle or a grille there will also be a tray liner . The drip trays and liners are made of stainless steel. The drip trays are on rollers so they are easy to remove and[...]

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    Care and Cleaning Stainless Steel Range 30 12 ″ oven porcelain interior (48 ″ ranges only) With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on 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 recommend that you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the ra[...]

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    The Problem Solver Stainless Steel Range 31 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SURF ACE 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. • Ports blocked in the outer cap near the ignitor . Clean a[...]

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    The Problem Solver Stainless Steel Range 32 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT • Plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. WORK • A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • The oven controls are not properly set. • The oven controls are set for cleani[...]

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    33 Consumer Ser vices With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need infor mation or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll- free! Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center ® information service is available to help. Your call—and yo[...]

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    34 W ARRANTY YOUR MONOGRAM RANGE W ARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Pr oof of original purchase date is needed to obtain ser vice under war ranty . 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 par[...]

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    35 General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 Place 1st Class Letter Stamp Here GE Appliances Consumer Pr oduct Ownership R egistration Impor tant Mail T oday[...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership R egistration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. W e are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to pr otect your new appliance investment: 1 Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today . Have the peace of mind of[...]