GE GE Oven (49-8847.PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
What should I do if an error code flashing 'F' and a number or letter appears on the display?
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad and allow the oven to cool for one hour, then put the oven back into operation. If the function error code repeats, disconnect all power to the oven for at least 30 seconds, then reconnect power. If the error code still repeats after that, call for service. (Page 16)
How do I set the oven to start baking automatically at a delayed time?
Press the BAKE pad, set the desired temperature using TEMP + or – pads, press COOKING TIME and enter the baking duration, then press DELAY START and enter the time of day you want the oven to turn on. Finally, press the START pad to activate the delayed start. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day before using this feature. (Page 11)
How do I adjust the oven thermostat if my oven seems to cook too hot or too cold?
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF, then press the BAKE pad. Use the TEMP + pad to increase or TEMP – pad to decrease the temperature in 1-degree increments, up to 35°F hotter or cooler. Press START when finished, and the adjustment will be retained in memory even after a power failure. (Page 12)
How do I replace the oven light bulb?
Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it, and replace it with a 40-watt appliance bulb only. Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth because the bulb will break. (Page 13)
What should I do if the display is flashing the time of day?
A flashing time of day in the display indicates you have experienced a power failure and you need to reset the clock. If your oven was set for a timed oven operation when the power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed functions must also be reset. Press CLEAR/OFF, reset the clock, and re-enter any cooking functions. (Page 5)
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How do I activate the 12-hour automatic shut-off feature, and can I turn it off?
The 12-hour shut-off is a default feature that automatically turns off the oven after 12 hours during baking or after 3 hours during broiling. To turn it off, press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads simultaneously for 3 seconds until SF appears, press DELAY START until the display shows 'no shdn,' then press START to activate. (Page 6)
How should I clean the broiler pan and grid after use?
After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven, remove the grid, and carefully pour out the grease into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad, or soak to remove burned-on food. Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher or with a commercial oven cleaner. (Page 14)
How do I remove and reattach the oven door for cleaning?
To remove the door, open it to the broil stop position, grasp firmly on each side, and lift the door straight up and off the hinges. Do not lift the door by the handle, and do not place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame. To replace, make sure the hinges are in the broil stop position, position the slots in the bottom of the door over the hinges, and slowly lower it over both hinges. (Page 13)
How do I set the oven for broiling?
Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan and follow the suggested shelf positions in the Broiling Guide. Press the BROIL HI/LO pad once for HI Broil, or press it again to change to LO Broil, then press START. Leave the oven door open to the broil stop position during broiling, as the door stays open by itself while maintaining the proper temperature. (Page 9)
What is the correct way to use aluminum foil in the oven?
Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil, as this will disturb heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be placed on a lower shelf several inches below the food to catch spillovers, and slits should be cut in the foil. If lining the broiler pan and grid, the foil must be molded tightly to the grid with slits cut just like the grid. (Page 8)
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