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®
GAS DOUBLE OVEN
RANGE
Use & Care Guide
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Table of Contents.........................................2
Models
GGG388LX, GGG390LX
W10345647A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................2 Meat Thermometer.....................................................................12 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................4 Oven Vents .................................................................................12 Baking.........................................................................................12 COOKTOP USE ......
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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. Do not use any phone in your building. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier'
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The Anti-Tip Bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly. WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. See the installation instructions for details. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to chi
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COOKTOP USE This manual covers different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the items shown here may not match those of your model. C A B D E A. Left front control knob C. Center burner (on some models) D. Right rear control knob B. Left rear control knob E. Right front control knob Cooktop Controls Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate,
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To Clean: IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and Sealed Surface Burners the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. 1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean A according to “General Cleaning” section. 2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth. 3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden D B toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, co
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Cookware IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material cooking area, element or surface burner. characteristics. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Aluminum ■ Heats quickly and evenly. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and ■ Suitable for all types of cooking. copper may be us
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ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS This manual covers different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the items shown here may not match those of your model. C A B DE F G L O N M K J I H P A. Upper oven settings E. Precise Clean™ Feature I. Lower oven start M. Timer set/off B. Oven display F. Oven light J. Temperature/Time adjust N. Start time C. Upper oven start G. Control lock K. Settings O. Cook time D. Upper oven cancel H. Lowe
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Adjusting Reminder Tone On or Off Tones The reminder tone is factory set for On but can be changed to Off. Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: 1. Press SETTINGS six times until “REMINDER TONE” appears Basic Functions in the upper text area and “ON. Press (^) to OFF” scrolls One tone twice from right to left in the lower text area. ■ Valid pad press 2. Press the Temp/Time “up” arrow pad to turn the reminder tone Off. ■ End of Kitchen Timer (long tone) “OFF Selected” will sc
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Language Control Lockout The oven controls can be locked out to avoid unintended use of The Language is factory preset to English but can be changed to the oven. French. The oven controls cannot be locked if the oven is in use, or the To Change the Language to French: oven temperature is 400°F (205°C) or above. 1. Press SETTINGS 10 times until “LANGUAGE” appears in the The current time of day will remain in the display when the upper text area, and “ENGLISH. Press (^) for French” scrolls c
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Positioning Racks and Bakeware IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or Rack Positions - Lower Oven bottom. Racks 5 ■ Position racks before turning on the oven. 4 3 ■ Do not position racks with bakeware on them. 2 ■ Make sure racks are level. 1 ■ The upper oven is equipped with 1 flat rack. ■ The lower oven is equipped with 2 flat racks. Traditional Cooking ■ Place food so it will not rise into the broil burner.
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Bakeware Oven Vents The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size A recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. B BAKEWARE/ RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTS Light colored ■ Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe. A. Lower oven vent B. Upper oven vent ■ Light golden crusts ■ Even browning The oven vents release hot air and moisture from the ovens, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or cover
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5. When the preheat cycle is complete, insert food in oven. 7. Press UPPER or LOWER CANCEL when finished. “Insert food for one rack baking” or “Insert food for multi rack 8. Remove food from the oven. baking” will appear in the selected oven text area. NOTE: If a Set Cooking Time is to be used when only one “Bake” will scroll in the selected oven text area until CANCEL oven is used, increase the cook time by 10 minutes. If a Set for the selected oven is pressed. Cooking Time is to be used
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Convection Cooking - Lower Oven Only (on some models) During convection cooking, the fan provides increased hot air 4. Press START. circulation throughout the oven. The movement of heated air “CONVECT BAKE” will scroll in the lower oven text area, and around the food helps to speed up cooking by penetrating the “Rapid preheating for single rack. Press Start to preheat for cooler outer surfaces. multi-rack baking” will scroll in the lower oven text area until ■ It is important not to cover
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3. Press START. Convection Roasting (on some models) “Keeping Warm” will appear in the text area, and the set temperature will be displayed until the set temperature is 1. Press CONVECT three times. reached. “CONVECT ROAST” will appear in the lower text area, and 4. “WARM” and the temperature will be displayed while the 350°F (175°C) will be displayed, followed by “Push START.” Hold Warm setting is active or until CANCEL for the selected 2. Press START. oven is pressed. “Set temp or” will s
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To Disable Sabbath Mode: 1. Open the lower oven door. Timed/Delay Cooking 2. Press LOWER CANCEL. 3. Press and hold the Temp/Time “up” arrow pad for 5 seconds. WARNING “Sabbath off” appears in the upper text display area. 4. Close the oven door. Food Poisoning Hazard To Activate or Deactivate an Enabled Sabbath Mode: Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before Sabbath Mode can be activated or deactivated at any time or after cooking. during an enabled Sabbath Mode. Doing so can resul
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RANGE CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the WARNING oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds. The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash. The clean time is set based on the usage of your oven; however, the time can be changed. Clean times range from 2 hours for light soil and between 3 hours and 4 hours for average to heavy
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To Delay Start Self-Clean: Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the oven door is General Cleaning completely closed or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 1. Press START TIME. the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. “PRESS (^) FOR UPPER OVEN” will scroll in the upper text area, and “PRESS ( ) FOR LOWER OVEN” will scroll in the Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge
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COOKTOP CONTROLS Oven Light The ovens light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. the control knobs are off. To avoid damage, do not soak knobs. When removing or replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the To Replace: Off position. 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. Do not remove seals under knobs, if present. 2. Turn the glass bu
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4. Lift the oven door while holding both sides. To Replace: 1. Insert both hanger arms into the door. Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from the oven door frame. 2. Open the oven door. You should hear a “click” as the door is set into place. 3. Move the hinge levers back to the locked position. Check that the door is free to open and close. If it is not, repeat the removal and installation procedures. TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoi
