GE PS920 Owner's Manual

GE PS920 Owner's Manual

30" electric slide-in ranges
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Using The Range
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Single Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Double Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Oven Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cooking Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Care and Cleaning

Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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PS920 - 30" Slide-In Range
PS950 - 30" Slide-In Range
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Summary of Contents for GE PS920

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual Warranty ..... . .7 PS920 - 30" Slide-In Range PS950 - 30" Slide-In Range Assistance / Accessories ..8 Using The Range Surface Units .
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death. ANTI-TIP DEVICE To reduce the risk of tipping the range, WARNING the range must be secured by a properly Tip-Over Hazard...
  • Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Use this appliance only for its intended purpose Do not touch the surface units, the heating as described in this Owner’s Manual. elements or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn Be sure your appliance is properly installed and even though they are dark in color.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING WARNING STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn a flaming pan.
  • Page 5 RADIANT COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass Use CERAMA BRYTE ® ceramic Cooktop Cleaner surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the and CERAMA BRYTE ® Cleaning Pad to clean controls have been turned off. the cooktop.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation. Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the operation.
  • Page 7: Warranty

    GE at the time of service. For the period of one year from the date of the original purchase. GE will provide any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
  • Page 8: Assistance / Accessories

    Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website (www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/) 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line.
  • Page 9: Surface Units

    Surface Units FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high WARNING settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious injury or death. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
  • Page 10: Using The Warming Zone

    Surface Units (Cont.) Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Using the Bridge Zone (on some models) To use the bridge zone, adjust the settings for the left rear and left front burners to create one large area for even cooking.
  • Page 11: Home Canning Tips

    Surface Units (Cont.) Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit. Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball ® Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom. and Kerr ®...
  • Page 12: Cookware For Radiant

    Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Stainless Steel: Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron: recommended recommended if bottom of pan is coated Porcelain Enamel on Steel: Aluminum: not recommended heavy weight recommended...
  • Page 13: Single Oven Controls

    Single Oven Controls 1. Convection Cooking Mode: to program the time of day for the oven to turn on Convection then press Start. Press the desired cooking mode and cooking mode uses increased air circulation to improve temperature then press Start. A Cook Time may also performance.
  • Page 14: Double Oven Controls

    Double Oven Controls 1. Upper Oven and Lower Oven: Follow the directions under Cook Time for setting Designates this feature. This can only be used with Bake, which oven the controls will operate. Convection Bake and Self-Clean. 2. Convection Cooking Mode: Convection NOTE: When using the Delay Time feature, foods mode uses increased air circulation...
  • Page 15: Special Features

    Special Features There are several different special features on your range. To change the settings of these special features, press the BAKE and BROIL pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. "SF" will appear in the display. Select the feature you want to change.
  • Page 16 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 17: Oven Racks

    Oven Racks (Cont.) CAUTION: Never place cooking utensils, pizza or baking stones, aluminum foil or any other items on the oven floor. In some models there is a heating element beneath the oven floor. Placing items on the oven floor may cause the oven to overheat, resulting in damage to the oven and risk of damage or fire to cabinets. Aluminum Foil Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms.
  • Page 18: 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 19 Cooking Modes (Cont.) Warm (on some models) Proper Probe Placement Guidelines After preparing the meat and placing it on the cooking Warm mode is designed to keep hot food hot, it is not pan follow these guidelines for proper probe placement. intended to heat cold food.
  • Page 20: Cooking Guide

    Cooking Guide Single Oven/Lower Oven for Double Oven Models RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED FOOD TYPE MODE(S) RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Baked Goods Layer cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, quick Bake Use shiny cookware. breads on a Single Rack Layer cakes* on Multiple Ensure adequate airflow Bake 3 and 5...
  • Page 21 Cooking Guide (Cont.) Upper Oven for Double Oven Models RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED FOOD TYPE MODE(S) RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Baked Goods Layer cakes, sheet cakes, Bake Use shiny cookware. muffins, baked on Single Rack Cookies, biscuits, scones on a Bake Use shiny cookware. Single Rack Beef &...
  • Page 22 Warming Drawer (on some models) When Using the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods warm. All foods placed in the warming drawer should be Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food covered with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Page 23: Cleaning The Range - Exterior

    Cleaning the Range – Exterior 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 WARNING sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced.
  • Page 24: Cleaning The Range - Interior

    Cleaning the Range – Interior The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Self Clean. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse. Manual Cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, strong soap and water or vinegar and water solution.
  • Page 25: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop

    Cleaning the Glass Cooktop Normal Daily Use Cleaning 4. Use a paper towel or ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE ® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning ® on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as Pad for Ceramic Cooktops effective.
  • Page 26: Probe

    Cleaning the Glass Cooktop (Cont.) Metal Marks and Scratches 1. Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your 2. If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave black surface.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical WARNING power to the 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 CAUTION glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns.
  • Page 28 Maintenance (Cont.) Lift-Off Single/Lower Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. To remove the door: To replace the door: 1. Fully open the door. 1.
  • Page 29 Maintenance (Cont.) Removable Warming Drawer Pan (on some models) NOTE: For models with an electric warming drawer before performing any adjustments, cleaning or service, disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.
  • Page 30: 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 Surface units will not Improper cookware being used. Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the maintain a rolling boil surface unit selected.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting tips (Cont.) ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Oven does not work or A fuse in your home may be blown Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. appears not to work or the circuit breaker tripped.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting tips (Cont.) ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Power outage, clock Power outage or surge Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset it by flashes pressing the Cancel/Off pad, setting the clock and resetting any cooking function.

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