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GE 164D4290P024 Owner's Manual

General electric self-cleaning radiant ranges owner's manual
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Safety Instructions
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Radiant Surface Units . . . . . . . . 5

Operating Instructions

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . .16
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .18, 19
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan & Grid . . . . . . . . . . 22
Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . 21
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . 29, 30
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _____________
Serial # _____________
You can find them on a label
behind the storage drawer on
the front of the range frame.
. . . 25-28
164D4290P024
Owner's Manual
JBP79
49-80065
12-00 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ....31 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # _____________ Serial # _____________ You can find them on a label behind the storage drawer on the front of the range frame. Owner’s Manual JBP79 164D4290P024 49-80065 12-00 JR...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. 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 3: Safety Precautions

    Mark it for easy reference. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

  • Page 4: Oven

    Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop. CAUTION: 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 seriously injured. Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance.

  • Page 5: Radiant Surface Units

    To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units. Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware.

  • Page 6: Oven

    READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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. Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

  • Page 7: Using The Surface Units

    Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want. At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position.

  • Page 8: Selecting Types Of Cookware

    Using the surface units. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. About the radiant surface units… SURFACE The radiant cooktop features heating COOKING units beneath a smooth glass surface. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time.

  • Page 9: Using The Oven Controls

    Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAKE Pad Press this pad to select the bake function. Display Shows the time of day, oven temperature, whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self-cleaning mode and the times set for the timer or automatic oven operations.

  • Page 10: Special Features Of Your Oven Control

    Special features of your oven control. 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 while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
  • Page 11 Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continual 6 second beep may be canceled. To cancel the 6 second beep: Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until...

  • Page 12: Using The Oven

    Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stops, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.

  • Page 13: Broiling Guide

    How to Set the Oven for Broiling If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven shelf one position higher. Leave the door open to the broil Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry stop position.

  • Page 14: Clock And Timer

    Using the clock and timer. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of Make sure the clock is set to the day cannot be changed during a timed correct time of day.

  • Page 15: Timed Baking & Roasting

    Using the timed baking and roasting features. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

  • Page 16: Sabbath Feature

    Using the Sabbath Feature. (On some models) 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.
  • Page 17 Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.

  • Page 18: Self-Cleaning

    Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas with hot water, soap-filled steel-wool pads or cleansers such as Soft Scrub®...

  • Page 19: Self-Cleaning

    How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day. Touch the SELF CLEAN pad. Using the number pads, enter the desired clean time. Touch the DELAY START pad. The earliest start time you can set will appear in the display.

  • Page 20: Control Knobs

    Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.

  • Page 21: Lift-Off Oven Door

    Painted Surfaces Painted surfaces include the sides of the range and the door, top of control panel and the drawer front. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution. Control Panel Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.

  • Page 22: Broiler Pan & Grid

    Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. To remove the cover: Wire cover holder.

  • Page 23: Glass Cooktop

    Cleaning the glass cooktop. Control Lockout Begin by locking the cooktop; see the Control Lockout section. Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use the recommended cleaning cream, Cerama Bryte®, on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective. To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these steps: Clean your cooktop after each spill.

  • Page 24: Glass Cooktop

    Cleaning the glass cooktop. Metal Marks and Scratches Cooktop Seal To clean the cooktop seal around the edges of the glass, lay a wet cloth on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean with nonabrasive cleaners. Glass surface – potential for permanent damage Our testing shows that if Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic you are cooking high sugar...

  • Page 25: Surface Units

    Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes Surface units will not Improper cookware maintain a rolling boil being used.
  • Page 26 Before You Call For Service … Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly Clock and timer do not work inserted in the electrical outlet. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
  • Page 27 • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool. • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Put the oven back into operation. • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power. If the function error code repeats, call for service.
  • Page 28 Before You Call For Service … Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. The clock is in the black-out mode. Display flashes Power failure. Unable to get the Oven control pads were display to show “SF”...
  • Page 29 You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 30 After mailing the registration below, store this document in a safe place. It contains information you will need should you require service. Our service number is 800 GE CARES (800-432-2737). Model Number Model Number Last Name E-mail Address State Phone...
  • Page 31 Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. One Year During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor From the date of the and in-home service to replace the defective part.

  • Page 32: Consumer Support

    Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...

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