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GE CBC980 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

GE CBC980 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions
. . . . . .2–7

Operating Instructions

Convection Oven . . . . . . . . . .21–24
Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Timed Convection Baking . . . . . .25
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–9
Restaurant Quality Steak . . . . . . . . .9
Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . . . .30
Range Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–13
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30
Upper Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–32
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Baking or Roasting . . . . . . . . . .16
Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32
Special Features . . . . . . . . .26, 27
Timed Baking and
Roasting Features . . . . . . . . . . .19

Care and Cleaning

Control Panel and Knobs . . . . .36
Glass Cooktop Surface . . . .38, 39
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . . . .35
Oven Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Oven Heating Elements . . . . . . .34
Oven Light Replacement . . . . . .37
Oven Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . .33
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ____________________
Serial #______________________
You can find them on a label on the
front of the range behind the lower
oven drawer.
Installation
Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . .40–42
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Level the Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Troubleshooting

Tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44–47
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . .49, 50
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
183D6379P045 29-5648 08-08 JR
Owner's Manual
& Installation
Instructions
CBC980

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    geappliances.ca Safety Instructions Installation ..2–7 Owner’s Manual Instructions ... .40–42 & Installation Operating Instructions Instructions Anti-Tip Device ....40 Convection Oven .

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. ANTI-TIP DEVICE To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket.
  • Page 3 geappliances.ca COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY… Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments Do not touch the surface units, the heating while using the appliance.

  • Page 4: Radiant Surface Units

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE UNITS Use proper pan size–select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
  • Page 5 geappliances.ca RADIANT SURFACE UNITS Use care when touching the cooktop. Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet The glass surface of the cooktop will retain sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot heat after the controls have been turned off. surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns.

  • Page 6: Lower Oven Drawer

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! LOWER OVEN DRAWER The purpose of the warm setting of the lower Do not touch the heating element or the oven drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at interior surface of the lower oven drawer. serving temperature.

  • Page 7: Upper Oven

    geappliances.ca UPPER OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes. Do not use the oven for a storage area. When using cooking or roasting bags in the Items stored in the oven can ignite.

  • Page 8: Using The Griddle

    Using the griddle. Your non-stick coated griddle provides NOTE: Your griddle will discolor over time an extra-large cooking surface for meats, as it becomes seasoned with use. pancakes or other food usually prepared in a frying pan or skillet. How to Place the Griddle CAUTION: Place and remove the griddle only when the griddle is cool...

  • Page 9: Restaurant Quality Steak

    geappliances.ca Restaurant Quality Steak Many fine restaurants will prepare steak by first searing it using cast iron, and then continue to finish the steak in the oven. Using the Lodge cast iron griddle that came with your range, you can do the very same thing ®...

  • Page 10: 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 A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will glow direction to the setting you want. when any radiant element is turned on, and will remain on until the surface is At both OFF and HI the control cooled to approximately 150°F.

  • Page 11: Temperature Limiter

    geappliances.ca Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Temperature Limiter Every radiant surface unit has The temperature limiter may cycle a temperature limiter. the units off for a time if: The temperature limiter protects the glass The pan boils dry.
  • Page 12 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 units COOKING beneath a smooth glass surface. DRAGGING NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time.

  • Page 13: Selecting Types Of Cookware

    Selecting types of cookware. geappliances.ca Stainless Steel: Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron: recommended recommended As long as the cookware is covered Aluminum: completely with porcelain enamel, this Check pans for flat bottoms by using heavy weight recommended cookware is recommended. Caution is a straight edge.

  • Page 14: Oven Controls

    Using the upper oven controls. (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features and appearance may vary. Oven Control, Clock, Timer and Features BAKE Pad OVEN LIGHT Pad Touch to select the bake function. Touch to turn the oven light on or off. START TIME pad BROIL HI/LO Pad Use along with COOKING TIME or SELF...

  • Page 15: Before You Begin

    Using the upper oven. geappliances.ca To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The racks have stop-locks, so that when To remove a rack, pull it toward you, placed correctly on the supports, they will tilt the front end up and pull it out.

  • Page 16: Aluminum Foil

    Using the upper oven. How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Touch the BAKE pad. Type of Food Rack Position Touch the number pads to set Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) the desired temperature. Angel food cake Touch the START pad.

  • Page 17: Broiling Guide

    geappliances.ca How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling—Close the oven door Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid Touch the START pad. in a broiler pan. NOTE: The display will always automatically Follow suggested rack positions in remind you to close the door.

  • Page 18: Clock And Timer

    Using the clock and timer. Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time If number pads are not touched within of day for the automatic oven timing one minute after you touch the CLOCK pad, functions to work properly.

  • Page 19: Roasting Features

    Using the timed baking and roasting features (upper oven only). geappliances.ca 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 20: Probe

    Using the probe. For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want. Use of probes other than the one provided with Cable this product may result in damage to the probe.

  • Page 21: Using The Convection Oven

    Using the convection oven. geappliances.ca The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking. To help you understand the difference Roasts or poultry should be cooked on rack position (A).
  • Page 22 Using the convection oven. Cookware for Convection Cooking Before using your convection oven, check Metal and Glass to see if your cookware leaves room for air Any type of cookware will work in your circulation in the oven. If you are baking with convection oven.
  • Page 23 geappliances.ca How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe The display will flash PROBE and the oven After the internal temperature of the food control will signal if the probe is inserted into reaches 100°F, the changing internal the outlet, and you have not set a probe temperature will be shown in the display.

  • Page 24: Roasting Guide

    Using the convection oven. Convection Roasting Guide Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven Temp. Internal Temp. † Beef Rib (3 to 5 lbs.) Rare 20–24 325°F 140°F Medium 24–28 325°F 160°F Well 28–32 325°F 170°F † Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin Rare 20–24 325°F 140°F Medium 24–28...

  • Page 25: Timed Convection Baking

    Using the timed convection baking features (upper oven only). geappliances.ca You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off. 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.

  • Page 26: Special Features Of Your Upper Oven Control

    Special features of your upper 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 27: Range Lockout

    geappliances.ca Range Lockout Your control will allow you to lock out When this feature is on and the touch the surface units, oven burners and control pads are touched, the control will beep panel so they cannot be activated. and the display will show LOC. To lock/unlock the controls: The control lock-out mode affects all controls.

  • Page 28: Sabbath Feature

    Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting in the upper oven only. It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning, or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.

  • Page 29: Thermostat

    Adjust the upper oven thermostat—Do it yourself! geappliances.ca 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 30: Lower Oven Drawer

    Using the lower oven drawer. The lower oven drawer may be used to bake foods using the same times and temperatures as a standard oven. Foods ideal for baking in the lower oven drawer include pizza, frozen foods, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and many desserts.

  • Page 31: Self-Cleaning

    Using the self-cleaning upper oven. geappliances.ca The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass venting your kitchen with an open window material of the oven door gasket cannot or using a ventilation fan or hood.

  • Page 32: Self-Cleaning

    Using the self-cleaning upper oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time The door locks automatically. The display of day.

  • Page 33: Griddle

    Care and cleaning of the range. geappliances.ca Be sure electrical power is 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.

  • Page 34: Lift-Off Oven Door

    Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. The area outside the gasket can You may need help removing and replacing be cleaned with a soap-filled plastic the door. scouring pad. Do not lift the door by the handle.

  • Page 35: Lower Oven Drawer

    geappliances.ca Removable Lower Oven Drawer To replace the drawer: NOTE: Before performing any adjustments, cleaning or service, disconnect the range Place the left drawer rail around electrical power supply at the household the inner left rail guide and slide distribution panel by removing the fuse or it in slightly to hook it.

  • Page 36: Control Panel And Knobs

    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the Vent appearance and location vary.

  • Page 37: Oven Light Replacement

    geappliances.ca Oven Racks and Drawer Racks Clean the racks with an abrasive cleanser. To make the racks slide more easily, apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking The oven racks may be cleaned in the oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges self-cleaning oven.

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop

    Cleaning the glass cooktop. Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE ® Ceramic Cooktop Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE ® Ceramic may not be as effective. Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop.
  • Page 39 geappliances.ca Metal Marks and Scratches Be careful not to slide pots and pans If pots with a thin overlay of across your cooktop. It will leave aluminum or copper are allowed to metal markings on the cooktop boil dry, the overlay may leave black surface.

  • Page 40: Installation Instructions

    Installation Free-Standing Instructions Electric Ranges Questions? Call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions completely All rough-in and spacing dimensions must be met and carefully. for safe use of your range. Electricity to the range can be disconnected at the outlet without moving IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 41: Prepare To Install The Range

    Installation Instructions PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED PREPARE THE OPENING Allow 1 ⁄ ″ spacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls above the cooktop surface. Allow 30″ minimum clearance between the Tin Snips Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves surface units and the bottom of unprotected (For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on Concrete Floors Only)
  • Page 42 Installation Instructions LEVEL THE RANGE FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Install the oven racks in the oven and position • Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed the range where it will be installed. (RESET) or the circuit fuses are replaced. Check for levelness by •...
  • Page 43 Notes. geappliances.ca...

  • Page 44: Before You Call For Service

    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 What To Do Surface units will not Improper cookware •...
  • Page 45 geappliances.ca Problem Possible Causes What To Do “Close Door” scrolls in The display will always • This is a normal reminder to close the door when the display when BROIL automatically remind you to broiling. is set close the door. Food does not Oven controls improperly set.
  • Page 46 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven not clean after Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section. a clean cycle Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again or for a longer period of time.
  • Page 47 geappliances.ca Problem Possible Causes What To Do Fan noise The convection fan may turn • This is normal. To maximize cooking evenness, on and off automatically. the fan is designed to operate in both directions with a pause in between. Convection fan Preheat temperature •...

  • Page 48: Accessories

    Cleaning Pads Scraper Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW AVAILABLE for your range: GE’s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks! • Heavy Duty • Durable • Able to be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven Visit geappliances.ca for more information.
  • Page 49 Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY)

  • Page 51: Warranty

    GE Electric Range Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, Proof of the original purchase call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model date is needed to obtain service number available when calling for service.

  • Page 52: Product Registration

    To inquire about purchasing a part or an accessory for your appliance, call our National Parts Centre at 1.800.661.1616. Contact Us www.GEAppliances.ca 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: Mabe Canada Inc. 1 Factory Lane...

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