GE PS96PZRSS Reference guide

Brand: GE

Model: PS96PZRSS

Type: Reference guide

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Trattoria™ Pizza Oven

Quick Guide

PS96PZRSS

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

To reduce the risk of

tipping the range, the

range must be secured

by a properly installed

anti-tip bracket. See

installation instructions

shipped with the bracket for complete details

before attempting to install.

To check if the bracket is installed and

engaged properly, look underneath the

range to see that the rear leveling leg is

engaged in the bracket. On some models,

the storage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easy inspection. If visual inspection is not possible, slide the range

forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor or wall, and slide the range back so the rear leveling

leg is under the anti-tip bracket.

If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the

range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and can result in death or serious

burns to children or adults.

Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in

fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

• Install the anti-tip bracket to the wall or floor.

• Engage the range to the anti-tip bracket by sliding the

range back such that the foot is engaged.

• Re-engage the anti-tip bracket if the range is moved.

• Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns

to children or adults.

Tip-Over Hazard

WARNING

Anti-Tip

Bracket

Leveling

Leg

WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ Beforeperforminganyservice,unplugtherange

or disconnect the power supply at the household

distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching

off the circuit breaker.

■ Donotleavechildrenalone—childrenshouldnot

be left alone or unattended in an area where an

appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to

climb, sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

■ CAUTION Donotstoreitemsofinterestto

children above a range or on the backguard of a

range—childrenclimbingontherangetoreachitems

could be seriously injured.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

■ Useonlydrypotholders—moistordamppotholders

onhotsurfacesmayresultinburnsfromsteam.Do

not let pot holders touch hot surface units or heating

elements.Donotuseatowelorotherbulkyclothin

place of pot holders.

■ Neveruseyourapplianceforwarmingorheatingthe

room.

■ Donottouchthesurfaceunits,theheatingelements

or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces

may be hot enough to burn even though they are

darkincolor.Duringandafteruse,donottouch,

or let clothing or other flammable materials contact

the surface units, areas nearby the surface units or

any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time

for cooling first. Other surfaces of the appliance

may become hot enough to cause burns. Potentially

hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the

cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces near the

opening and crevices around the oven door.

■ Donotheatunopenedfoodcontainers.Pressure

could build up and the container could burst, causing

an injury.

■ Donotuseanytypeoffoilorlinertocovertheoven

bottom or anywhere in the oven, except as described

in this manual. Oven liners can trap heat or melt,

resulting in damage to the product and risk of shock,

smoke or fire.

■ Avoidscratchingorimpactingglassdoors,cook

topsorcontrolpanels.Doingsomayleadtoglass

breakage.Donotcookonaproductwithbroken

glass. Shock, fire or cuts may occur.

■ 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.

■ Donotstoreoruseflammablematerialsinanovenor

near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders,

linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline

or other flammable vapors and liquids.

■ Neverwearloose-fittingorhanginggarmentswhile

using the appliance. These garments may ignite if

they contact hot surfaces causing severe burns.

■ Donotletcookinggreaseorotherflammable

materials accumulate in or near the range. Grease in

the oven or on the cooktop may ignite.

■ Cleanventilatinghoodsfrequently.Greaseshouldnot

be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.

■ RemoteOperation-Thisapplianceisconfigurableto

allowremoteoperationatanytime.Donotstoreany

flammable materials or temperature sensitive items

inside, on top or near surface units of the appliance.

WARNING IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING

STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING

■ Donotusewaterongreasefires.Neverpickupa

flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming

pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely

with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. If

necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-

type fire extinguisher.

■ Ifthereisafireintheovenduringbaking,smotherthe

fire by closing the oven door and turning the oven off

or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type

fire extinguisher.

■ Ifthereisafireintheovenduringself-clean,turn

the oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Donot

force the door open. Introduction of fresh air at self-

clean temperatures may lead to a burst of flame

from the oven.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING GLASS COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ Usecarewhentouchingthecooktop.Theglass

surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the

controls have been turned off.

■ Donotcookonabrokencooktop.Ifglasscooktop

should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers

may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a

riskofelectricshock.Contactaqualifiedtechnician

immediately.

■ Avoidscratchingtheglasscooktop.Thecooktop

can be scratched with items such as knives, sharp

instruments, rings or other jewelry, and rivets on

clothing.

■ Useceramiccooktopcleanerandnon-scratch

cleaning pad to clean the cooktop. Wait until the

cooktop cools and the indicator light goes out before

cleaning. A wet sponge or cloth on a hot surface can

cause steam burns. Some cleaners can produce

noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. NOTE:

Sugar spills are an exception. They should be

scraped off while still hot using an oven mitt and a

scraper.SeetheCleaningtheglasscooktopsection

for detailed instructions.

■ Readandfollowallinstructionsandwarningsonthe

cleaning cream label.

■ Donotplaceorstoreitemsthatcanmeltorcatchfire

on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being used.

If the cooktop is inadvertently turned on, they may

ignite. Heat from the cooktop or oven vent after it is

turned off may cause them to ignite also.

■ Donotplacemetallicobjectssuchasknives,forks,

spoons and lids on the cooktop surface since they

can get hot.

WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

NEVER Operate the

Top Surface Cooking Section of this

Appliance Unattended.

• Failure to follow this warning

statement could result in fire,

explosion, or burn hazard that could

cause property damage, personal

injury, or death.

• If a fire should occur, keep away from

the appliance and immediately call

your fire department.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH

AN OIL/GREASE FIRE WITH WATER.

■ Neverleavethesurfaceunitsunattended.Boilovers

cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch

on fire.

■ Neverleaveoilunattendedwhilefrying.Ifallowedto

heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting

infirethatmayspreadtosurroundingcabinets.Use

a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor

oil temperature.

■ Toavoidoilspilloverandfire,useaminimumamount

of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking

frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice.

■ Onlycertaintypesofglass,glass/ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable

for cooktop service; others may break because of the

sudden change in temperature.

■ 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.

■ Whenpreparingflamingfoodsunderahood,turnthe

fan on.

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WARNING SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

operation. Keep children away from the oven during

self-cleaning. Failure to follow these instructions may

cause burns.

■ Beforeoperatingtheself-cleancycle,removepans,

shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the

oven. Only gray porcelain-coated oven racks may be

leftintheoven.Donotuseself-cleantocleanother

parts, such as drip pans or bowls.

■ Beforeoperatingtheself-cleancycle,wipegrease

and food soils from the oven. Excessive amount of

grease may ignite leading to smoke damage to your

home.

■ Iftheself-cleaningmodemalfunctions,turntheoven

off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced

by a qualified technician.

■ Donotcleanthedoorgasket.Thedoorgasketis

essentialforagoodseal.Careshouldbetakennotto

rub, damage or move the gasket.

■ Donotuseaprotectivecoatingtolinetheovenand

do not use commercial oven cleaner unless certified

for use in a self-cleaning oven.

WARNING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ 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usetheovenifaheatingelementdevelops

a glowing spot during use or shows other signs of

damage. A glowing spot indicates the heating element

may fail and present a potential burn, fire, or shock

hazard. Turn the oven off immediately and have

the heating element replaced by a qualified service

technician.

■ Keeptheovenventunobstructed.

■ Keeptheovenfreefromgreasebuild-up.Greasein

the oven may ignite.

■ Placeovenracksindesiredlocationwhileovenis

cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not

let pot holder contact hot heating element in oven.

■ Whenusingcookingorroastingbagsintheoven,

follow the manufacturer’s directions.

■ Pulltheovenracktothestop-lockpositionwhen

loading and unloading food from the oven. This helps

prevent burns from touching hot surfaces of the door

and oven walls.

■ Donotleaveitemssuchaspaper,cookingutensilsor

food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in an

oven can ignite.

■ Neverplacecookingutensils,pizzaorbakingstones,

or any type of foil or liner on the oven floor. These

items can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the

product and risk of shock, smoke or fire.

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR APPLIANCE

DisposeoforrecycleyourapplianceinaccordancewithFederalandLocalRegulations.Contactyourlocal

authorities for the environmentally safe disposal or recycling of your appliance.

■ Considerrecyclingoptionsforyourappliancepackagingmaterial.

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Surface Units

Operating the Cooktop Elements

WARNING FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range

unattended with the cooktop on. 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.

Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with

ceramic cooktop cleaner. This helps protect the top and

makes cleanup easier.

Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting

you want.

A knob indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.

For glass cooktop surfaces:

A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will:

■ comeonwhentheunitishottothetouch.

■ stayonevenaftertheunitisturnedoff.

■ stayonuntiltheunitiscooledtoapproximately150°F.

At both OFF and HI the control clicks

into position. You may hear slight

clicking sounds during cooking,

indicating the control is maintaining your

desired setting.

Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF

when you finish cooking.

Using the Warming Zone

WARNING

FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at

temperatures below 140°F.

■ Alwaysstartwithhotfood.Donotusewarmsettingto

heat cold food.

■ Donotusewarmsettingformorethan2hours.

The WARMING ZONE, located in the back center of

the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving

temperature.Alwaysstartwithhotfood.Donotuseto

heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold food on the

WARMING ZONE could result in foodborne illness.

To turn the WARMING ZONE on, turn knob clockwise to

the setting you want.

For best results, all foods on the WARMING ZONE should

be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming

pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allow

moisture to escape.

The initial temperature, type and amount of food, type of

pan, and the time held will affect the quality of the food.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing food

from the WARMING ZONE, since cookware and plates will

be hot.

Radiant Glass Cooktop

The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a

smooth glass surface.

NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is

used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new

parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short

time.

NOTE: On models with light-colored glass cooktops, it is

normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot or

cooling down. This is temporary and will disappear as the

glass cools to room temperature.

The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your

selected control setting.

It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass surface even

when the cooktop is cool.

Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass

cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid

overcooking, remove pans from the surface units when the

food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the surface unit

until it has cooled completely.

■ Waterstains(mineraldeposits)areremovableusingthe

cleaning cream or full-strength white vinegar.

■ Useofwindowcleanermayleaveaniridescentfilmon

the cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this film.

■ Don’tstoreheavyitemsabovethecooktop.Iftheydrop

onto the cooktop, they can cause damage.

■ Donotusethesurfaceasacuttingboard.

Never cook directly on

the glass. Always use

cookware.

Always place the pan in the

center of the surface unit

you are cooking on.

Donotslidecookwareacrossthe

cooktop because it can scratch

theglass—theglassisscratch-

resistant, not scratch proof.

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■ Neverreachintotheovenwithbarehands.

■ Usecautionwhiletransportinghotfood.

■ Donotplaceplastic,silicone,orpapermaterialsonthe

cooking surface, with the exception of parchment paper,

to prevent damage to the cooking surface.

CAUTION Ensure that all packaging material

(cardboard,plasticwrap,etc.)isremovedfromthefood

prior to placing the food item in the oven cavity to prevent

ignition of these materials.

Pizza and Bread Cooking Surface

■Donotremovecookingsurfacefromyourupperoven.

■Donotcookgreasyfoods(baconandothermeats)on

cooking surface

■If cooking food on cooking surface, clean before each

use.

■Donotplacebakingstonesorsteelsontopofthe

cooking surface. They may result in unsatisfactory

cooking performance.

Pizza Oven Modes

The upper oven of your TrattoriaTM Pizza Oven has 4 special pizza cooking modes including Artisan, NY Style, Frozen,

and Pan. The cooking surface is designed to provide intense heat that is needed to make the perfect crust with the

versatility to use as a traditional double oven.

Artisan Pizza

■This mode is best suited for Neapolitan-style pizza, with

a thin and soft crust with large air pockets and some

char on the bottom surface and edges. These pizzas

are best with just a few toppings, and regions of sauce

visible between toppings.

■Place pizza on the cooking surface, not the oven rack

■You will be prompted to select a temperature. This will be

the temperature of the cooking surface. We recommend

540°F as a starting point. You may need to adjust the

cooking surface temperature based on the type of dough

used.

■The oven will move through a series of four steps, and

will prompt you to proceed where needed.

Surface Units (Cont.)

Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktops and Cleaning the Glass Cooktop

For recommended cookware to use on a radiant glass cooktop and to maintain and protect the surface of you glass

cooktop,pleaseseefullOwner'sManualatgeappliances.com/literature.

Pizza and Bread

CookingSurface

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Pizza Oven Modes (Cont.)

NY-Style Pizza

■This mode is best suited for New York-style pizza, with

a thin crust that is firm enough to support the toppings

when folded in half to eat.

■Place pizza on the cooking surface, not the oven rack.

■You will be prompted to select a temperature. This will be

the temperature of the cooking surface. We recommend

500°F as a starting point. You may need to adjust the

cooking surface temperature based on the type of dough

used.

■The oven will move through a series of four steps and

will prompt you to proceed where needed.

1. Select Options to select your Pizza Mode and

temperature.

2. Preheat. Donotplacefoodintheovenyet.

3. Ready to Cook. You will be prompted to place food in

the oven and press START.

4. Cooking. Your pizza will cook quickly! Monitor its

progress through the door window.

5. Finish. When you open the door and remove your

pizza, you will be prompted to PRESS 1 FOR

ANOTHER PIZZA. If you plan to cook another pizza,

PRESS 1 and the oven will preheat again to prepare

forthenextpizza.Donotplacefoodintheovenuntilit

displays Ready to Cook again.

If not cooking another pizza, be sure to turn the oven

off.

Pan Pizza

■This mode is best suited for pan-style pizza, with a thick

and deep crust contained within a deep pan.

■Place pan and pizza on the cooking surface, not the

oven rack.

■Useacastironrectangularpanforbestresults.

■You will be prompted to select an oven temperature, not

a cooking surface temperature. We recommend 500° as

a starting oven temperature.

■The oven will move through a series of three steps and

will prompt you to proceed where needed.

1. Select Options to select your Pizza Mode and

temperature.

2. Preheat. Donotplacefoodintheovenyet.

3. Ready to Cook. You will be prompted to place food in

the oven and press START.

4. Cooking. Monitor your pizza’s progress through the

door window.

Frozen Pizza

■This mode is best suited for frozen pizza and will cook it

more quickly than a normal oven would.

■Place frozen pizza on the cooking surface, not the oven

rack

■You will be prompted to select an oven temperature,

not a cooking surface temperature. Set the oven

temperature to the package recommended temperature.

■The oven will move through a series of three steps and

will prompt you to proceed where needed.

1. Select Options to select your Pizza Mode and

temperature.

2. Preheat. Donotplacefoodintheovenyet.

3. Ready to Cook. You will be prompted to place food in

the oven and press START.

4. Cooking. Monitor your pizza’s progress through the

door window.

1. Select Options to select your Pizza Mode and

temperature.

2. Preheat. Donotplacefoodintheovenyet.

3. Ready to Cook. You will be prompted to place food in

the oven and press START.

4. Cooking. Your pizza will cook quickly! Monitor its

progress through the door window.

5. Finish. When you open the door and remove your

pizza, you will be prompted to PRESS 1 FOR

ANOTHER PIZZA. If you plan to cook another pizza,

PRESS 1 and the oven will preheat again to prepare

forthenextpizza.Donotplacefoodintheovenuntil

it displays Ready to Cook again.

If not cooking another pizza, be sure to turn the

oven off.

Artisan Pizza (Cont.)

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Pizza Oven Modes (Cont.)

Bread

■This mode is best suited for artisan-style bread, cooked

without a loaf pan. The cooked bread will have large air

pockets and a crispy crust.

■Place food on the cooking surface, not the oven rack

■You will be prompted to select an oven temperature,

not a cooking surface temperature. Set the oven

temperature to the recipe recommended temperature.

■The oven will move through a series of three steps, and

will prompt you to proceed where needed.

■When using the Bread mode, prepare your loaves on a

piece of parchment paper on a pizza peel. This will make

them easier to slide onto and off of the cooking surface.

1. Select Options to select your Bread Mode and

temperature.

2. Preheat.Donotplacefoodintheovenyet.

3. Ready to Cook. You will be prompted to place food in

the oven and press START.

4. Cooking. Monitor your bread’s progress through the

door window.

Bake

■Place food on an oven rack, not the cooking surface.

■You will be prompted to select a temperature. This will be

thetemperatureoftheoven(notnecessarilythatofthe

cookingsurface).

Broil

■Heat is delivered from the top heater only.

■Food may be placed on the oven rack or the cooking

surface.

Pizza Oven Tips

Tips for Great Artisan and NY-Style Pizza

■Useapizzapeel.Woodenpeelsarebetterthanmetal

ones for preparing the pizza before it goes into the oven,

sincepizzadoughdoesn’tsticktowoodaseasily.Donot

store wooden pizza peel in your oven.

■Lightly flour the peel to prevent the dough from sticking

to it. Avoid putting too much flour on the peel, as it will

change the crust flavor and may smoke when the pizza

is put into the oven.

■After the dough has been placed on the peel, periodically

perform a “shake test” by lightly moving the peel back

and forth. If the dough sticks to the peel, add a bit more

flour.

■Uselow-moistureingredientstopreventyourslicesfrom

getting soggy. If you make sauce from canned or fresh

tomatoes, strain the excess liquid from the sauce before

spreading it on the pizza. If using mozzarella cheese,

select a low-moisture version.

■Top your pizza right before putting it into the oven. The

longer sauce sits on the dough, the more likely the

dough is to stick to the peel.

■Avoid the temptation to put too many toppings on your

pizza. It will make it harder to slide it off the peel and

onto the cooking surface.

■Watch your pizza like a hawk while it cooks. This oven

useshighheattocookpizzaquickly(~4minforan

Artisanpizza).

Pizza Oven Menus

Pizza & Bread Options Menus

There are 4 options on the Pizza and Bread Main Menu:

1. Air Fry

2. Proof

3. Pizza

4. Bread

Pizza Sub-menu

There are 4 options on the Pizza Sub-menu:

1. Artisan

2. NY Style

3. Frozen

4. Pan

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Pizza Oven Menus (Cont.)

Pizza & Bread Function Screens

Once you have chosen your option, the following screens

will display:

Temperature Screen

This screen will show the selection you have made and the

default temperature. You an option to edit the temperature.

Once you have done so or if using the default, press

START.

Preheating Screens

The Preheating screen will show you that the oven

is preheating to the assigned temperature. Once the

temperature has been achieved, the oven will beep

Ready to Cook Screen

You will be prompted when it is time to add your selection

to the oven. Once added, press START.

Cook Screen

The screen will let you

know that your food

selection is cooking. For

the Frozen Pizza function,

the screen will show

Frozen Rapid Bake.

Recharge Prompt Screen

This screen is only applicable if Artisan or NY Style Pizza

was selected. This will prepare the oven for another pizza

to be prepared.

Artisan, NY, and Bread modes have a 3 hour time limit

before the mode will automatically turn off.

Lower Oven Controls

For complete information about the oven controls, see the full owner's manual at cafeappliances.com/literature.

Start/Enter: Must be pressed to start any cooking,

cleaning, or timed function.

Clock: Sets the oven clock time. Press the Settings pad

and select clock. Follow the instructions to set the clock.

Cook Time:Countsdowncookingtimeandturnsoff

the oven when the cooking time is complete. Select the

desiredcookingmode.Usethenumberpadstoprogram

a baking temperature. Press the Options pad and select

Cook Time.Usethenumberpadtoprogramcooktimein

hours and minutes, then press Start/Enter.CookTimeis

not available with all modes.

Timer: Works as a countdown timer. Press the Timer

pad and use the number pads to program the time in hours

and minutes. Press the Start/Enter pad. The oven will

continue to operate when the timer countdown is complete.

To turn the timer off, press the Timer pad.

Delay Time:Delayswhentheovenwillturnon.Use

this to set a time when you want the oven to start. Press

thedesiredcookingmodepad.Usethenumberpadsto

program a baking temperature. Press the Options pad and

select Delay Time.Usethenumberpadstoprogramthe

time of day for the oven to turn on, then press Start/Enter.

DelayTimeisnotavailablewithallmodes.

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Lower Oven Cooking Modes and Recommendations

Follow these general recommendations for better results. The modes listed below are not available in all ovens.

For a complete list of modes and a cooking guide with recommended rack positions, see the full owner’s

manual at cafeappliances.com/literature.

NOTE: Remove unused racks when using the oven for faster preheat, improved efficiency and optimal performance.

Bake:Usethismodeforgeneralbakingonasinglerack.

Place food in approximately the center of the oven.

Convection Bake:Usethismodeforbaking

on multiple racks. Your oven is equipped with Auto

RecipeConversion,soitisnotnecessarytoadjustthe

temperature when using this mode.

Convection Roast:Usethismodeforroasting

meatsorvegetables.AutoRecipeConversionisnot

applied in this mode.

Broil:Usethismodeforsearingfoods.Alwaysbroilwith

the door closed. For better searing or browning, place food

closer to the broil heater.

Oven Probe:Usetheprobetobakefoodstoaprecise

temperature. For details on proper use see the full owner's

manual.

Additional Modes: Your oven may have additional

specialized cooking modes. Press Options to explore and

see full owner’s manual for details.

Lower Oven Special Features

For other special features such as Sabbath mode, please see full owner's manual at cafeappliances.com/literature.

There are several different special features on your range.

Adjust the Oven Temperature

This feature allows the oven baking temperature to be

adjustedupto35ºFhotterordownto35ºFcooler.Use

this feature if you believe your oven temperature is too hot

or too cold and wish to change it. This adjustment affects

every cooking mode except broil. Press Setting pad and

select Oven Adjustment.Usethenumberpadtoselect

more or less heat. Once the adjustment is set, press Save.

CAUTION Do not use any type of foil or oven liner to cover the oven bottom and upper oven cooking

surface. These items can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product and risk of shock, smoke or fire.

Damage from improper use of these items is not covered by the product warranty.

Foilmaybeusedtocatchspillsbyplacingasheetonalowerrack,severalinchesbelowthefood.Donotusemorefoil

thannecessaryandneverentirelycoveranovenrackwithaluminumfoil.Keepfoilatleast1-1/2”fromovenwallsto

prevent poor heat circulation.

Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners

Upper Oven Pizza and Bread Cooking Surface

Wait for cooking surface to cool before cleaning and clean

cooking surface before each use. Only clean cooking

surfacewithwarmwaterandmilddishdetergent.Donot

use harsh cleaners, abrasives, steel wool or a brush with

steel bristles because this will scratch the cooking surface.

Useawetspongewithwarmsoapywatertowipeupany

hardeneddoughandpizzatoppings.Donotuseametal

scraper or abrasive cleaner because it will scratch the

cooking surface. We recommend the use of a plastic scraper

to remove baked-on soils from the cooking surface.

Wooden Pizza Peel

Scrape your wooden pizza peel for hardened dough and

pizza toppings using a plastic scraper. Never use a metal

scraperbecausethiswilldamagethewoodensurface.Usea

wet sponge with warm soapy water to sanitize your wooden

peel.DonotputthewoodenpizzaPeelinwatertoprevent

cracking or warping. You can air-dry your wooden pizza peel

onadishrack.Neverputthepeelinthedishwasher.Donot

use olive oil or any vegetable oil on your wooden pizza peel.

It will cause the wood to smell and will not prevent the dough

fromstickingtothesurfaceofthepeel.Donotuseyour

wooden pizza peel as a chopping or cutting board. Your,

knife, pizza wheel, or any sharp equipment that you use to

cut a pizza with will leave a scar on the surface. This will

result in the sticking of raw dough to your wooden pizza peel

preventing your pizza from not sliding into the oven.

Cleaning the Pizza Oven

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Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. For surfaces not listed here,

see the full owner's manual at geappliances.com/literature.

Manual Cleaning

Donotuseovencleaners,abrasivecleaners,strongliquid

cleansers, steel wool, scouring pads, or cleaning powders

ontheinteriororexterioroftheoven.Cleanwithamildsoap

and water or vinegar and water solution. Rinse with clean

water and dry with a soft cloth.

Self Clean Mode

ReadSelf-CleaningOvenSafetyInstructionsatthe

beginningofthismanualbeforeusingSelfCleanMode.

Self-clean(black)racksmayremainintheoven.Closethe

door. If the oven is too hot, you will not be able to start self-

clean. Press the Self Cleanpad.Usethenumberpadsto

enter any clean time between 3 and 5 hours and press start.

The oven door will lock. For a moderately soiled oven, run

a 3 hour self-clean cycle. For a heavily soiled oven, run a 5

hour self-clean cycle. The oven will turn off when the self-

clean cycle is complete. The door will not unlock until the

oven has cooled below the unlocking temperatures. After the

oven has cooled down wipe ash out of the oven.

Steam Clean Mode

TheSteamCleanfeatureisforcleaninglightsoils.Touse

theSteamCleanfeature,wipegreaseandsoilsfromthe

oven. Pour one cup of water into the bottom of the oven.

Closethedoor.PressSteam Clean then press Start. The

oven door will lock. You cannot open the door during the

30 minute steam clean. When the cycle completes, soak up

remaining water and wipe the oven walls and door .

Cleaning the Lower Oven

Problem Possible Cause What To Do

Surface units do not

work properly

A fuse in your home may

be blown or the circuit

breaker tripped.

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

Cooktopcontrols

improperly set.

Checktoseethecorrectcontrolissetforthesurfaceunityouare

using.

My new oven

doesn't cook like

my old one. Is

something wrong

with the temperature

settings?

Your new oven has a

different cooking system

from your old oven and

therefore may cook

differently than your old

oven.

For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperatures

carefully. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold,

you can adjust the temperature yourself to meet your specific

cooking preference. NOTE: This adjustment affects Bake and

ConvectionBaketemperatures;itwillnotaffectConvection

Roast,BroilorClean.

Oven temperature

too hot or too cold

Oven temperature needs

adjustment.

See the Special Features section.

Oven light does not

work

Light bulb is loose or

defective.

Tighten or replace bulb.

Switch operating light is

broken.

Callforservice.

Lower oven will not

self-clean

The temperature is too

high to set a self-clean

operation.

Allowtheloweroventocoolandresetthecontrols.Upperoven

does not self-clean.

Lower oven controls

improperly set.

SeetheCleaningtheLowerOvensection.

Excessive smoking

during clean cycle

Excessive soil or grease.

Press the Cancel/Off pad. Open the windows to rid the room of

smoke. Wait until the LOCKED light goes off. Wipe up the excess

soil and reset the clean cycle.

Oven door will not

open after a clean

cycle

Oven too hot. Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.

Troubleshooting

For additional troubleshooting tips, see the full owner’s manual at cafeappliances.com/literature.

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service online, visit us at geappliances.com/service,orcallGEAppliancesat800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).Please

have your serial number and your model number available when calling for service.

Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE Appliances factory

service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE Appliances improve its

products by providing 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.

What GE Appliances will not cover:

■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

■ Improperinstallation,deliveryormaintenance.

■ Failureoftheproductifitisabused,misused,

modified or used for other than the intended purpose

or used commercially.

■ Damagetotheglasscooktopcausedbyuseof

cleaners other than the recommended cleaning

creams and pads.

■ Damagetotheglasscooktopcausedbyhardened

spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that

are not cleaned according to the directions in the

Owner’s Manual.

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breakers.

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floods or acts of God.

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blemishes not reported within 48 hours of delivery.

■ Incidentalorconsequentialdamagecausedby

possible defects with this appliance.

■ Damagecausedafterdelivery.

■ Productnotaccessibletoproviderequiredservice.

■ Servicetorepairorreplacelightbulbs,exceptfor

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From the date

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