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GE RCGBS400 Owner's Manual

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USING THE RANGE
In Case of a Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cooking Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Oven Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Oven Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
CARE AND CLEANING
Range - Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Range - Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Door and Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _________________
Serial # _________________
You can find the rating label on the
front behind the range drawer.
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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295D1703P014 Rev. 0 02-20

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GEAppliances.com. Serial # _________________ You can find the rating label on the front behind the range drawer. GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license. 295D1703P014 Rev. 0 02-20...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME. Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family. We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances product, and we think you will too.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result WARNING in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death. WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ D o not leave children alone or unattended in an WARNING area where an appliance is in use. They should NEVER use this appliance never be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part as a space heater to heat or warm the room.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE RANGE WARNING Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury. ■ Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven ■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while or near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot using the appliance.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS or any type of foil or liner on the oven floor. These WARNING items can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to NEVER cover any slots, the product and risk of shock, smoke or fire.

  • Page 7: In Case Of A Power Failure

    In Case of a Power Failure In the event of a power failure, the oven is inoperable and no attempt should be made to operate it. However, the surface burners may be lit with a match. Using extreme caution, hold a lit match near the ports beneath the surface burner cap, then slowly turn the knob to the LITE position. Once lit, surface burners will continue to operate normally. Surface Burners Lighting a Surface Burner You will hear a clicking...
  • Page 8 Surface Burners (Cont.) Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown of some cookware may melt. Follow the cookware evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight- manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods. fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water. Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—those Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking...

  • Page 9: Griddle

    Griddle (on some models) WARNING Fire Hazard ■ Use care when cooking greasy foods. Spilled grease may result in fire. ■ Never place any items on the griddle when it is not in use. Heat from surrounding burners can heat the griddle and may result in fire.

  • Page 10: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls Non Convection Convection 295D1703P014 Rev. 0 01-20...
  • Page 11 Oven Controls (Cont.) 1. Convection Bake (on some models): 8. Timer: Works as a countdown timer. Press the Timer pad and the + and - pads to program the Convection cooking uses increased air circulation to improve performance when baking on multiple time in hours and minutes. Press the Start pad. racks. See the Cooking Modes section for more The oven will continue to operate when the timer information.

  • Page 12: Special Features

    Special Features There are several different special features on your range. To change the settings of these special features: ■ P ress the Bake and Broil pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. ■ “ SF” will appear in the display. ■ F or instructions on how to select different features, refer to the section below that corresponds to the special feature of interest.

  • Page 13: Cooking Modes

    Cooking Modes Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing.

  • Page 14: Oven Racks

    Oven Racks Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher.

  • Page 15: Cookware

    Cookware Cookware Guidelines Glass and ceramic pans heat slowly but retain heat well. These types of pans work well for dishes such as pies The material, finish, and size of cookware affect baking and custards. performance. Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottom Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readily browning.

  • Page 16: Cooking Guide

    Cooking Guide RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED FOOD TYPE MODE(S) RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Baked Goods Layer cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, Bake 4 or 5 Use shiny cookware. quick breads, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack Layer cakes* on Multiple Bake Ensure adequate airflow 3 and 5 Racks Convection Bake...

  • Page 17: Range - Exterior

    Range – Exterior WARNING Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. Tip-Over Hazard If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the WARNING A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced.

  • Page 18: Range - Interior

    Range – Interior The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using the Steam Clean or the Self Clean mode. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.

  • Page 19: Cooktop

    Cooktop Removal of Surface Burners for Cleaning Oval Burner Cap Round Burner Cap Turn all controls OFF. Allow cooktop to cool before (Non-Removable) (Removable) removing grates and burner parts. When removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning.
  • Page 20 Cooktop (Cont.) Burner Grates Manual Cleaning To self clean your grates on the oven bottom: Grates should be washed in hot, soapy water and 1. Remove all oven racks. rinsed with clean water. To soften burned-on food, 2. Gently place one grate on the center of the oven place grates in a solution containing ¼-cup of bottom with the grate oriented in the upright position.

  • Page 21: Door And Drawer

    Door and Drawer Cleaning the Oven Door Cleaning the Door Interior Cleaning the Door Exterior Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots If a stain on the door vent trim is persistent, use a mild in the door .

  • Page 22: Oven Light

    Oven Light SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the WARNING range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn. BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot glass with CAUTION bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns.

  • Page 23: Oven Door

    Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift door by the handle. Removing the Door: 1. Fully open the oven door. 2. On each hinge, slide the hinge lock up, making sure it snaps into its fully raised position. 3.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting Tips ... Before you call for service Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do My new oven doesn't Your new oven has a different cooking system For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and cook like my old one.
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting Tips ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Excessive smoking Food too close to burner element. Lower the rack position of the food. during broiling Oven door will not open The oven door is locked because the Allow the oven to cool below the locking temperature.

  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    GE Appliances with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE Appliances, please advise your technician not to submit the data to GE Appliances at the time of service.

  • Page 27: Accessories

    Accessories Looking For Something More? GE Appliances offers a variety of accessories to improve your cooking and maintenance experiences! Refer to the Consumer Support page for phone numbers and website information. The following products and more are available: Accessories Nickel Flat Rack...

  • Page 28: Consumer Support

    Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! You can also shop for more great GE Appliances products and take advantage of all our on-line support services designed for your convenience.

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