GE CGS980

Safety Instructions . . . . . .2–7
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . .15, 16
Gas/Control Lockout . . . . . .25
Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . .29
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–31
Baking and Roasting . . . . . . .13
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . .14
Convection . . . . . . . . . . . .19-23
Oven Control . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . .26, 27
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .30, 31
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Special Features . . . . . . .24, 25
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . .28, 29
Timed Baking
and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Timed Convection Baking . . .23
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . .8–10
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assembly . . . . . . . .32, 33
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Control Panel and Knobs . . . .35
Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Oven Light Replacement . . . .38
Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .30, 31
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . .36
Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Installation
Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . .39–50
Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . .42, 50
Assemble Surface Burners . . .47
Checking Burner
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Connecting the Range
to Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43–45
Dimensions and Clearances . .41
Electrical Connections . . .46, 47
Leveling the Range . . . . . . . . .49
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Troubleshooting
Tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51–54
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . .56, 57
Warranty for Customers
in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Ranges
183D5580P213 49-85129 05-07 JR
CGS980
Owner’s Manual
& Installation
Instructions
ge.com
Self-Cleaning Gas
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.
In Canada contact us at:
www.GEAppliances.ca

GE CGS980 Specifications

General

Type	Slide-In
Fuel Type	Gas
Oven Capacity	5.6 cu. ft.
Cooktop Surface	Stainless Steel
Number of Burners	5
Convection Oven	Yes
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Wi-Fi Connect	Yes
Ignition Type	Electronic
Grill	No
Color	Stainless Steel
Width	30 inches
BTU per Burner	15, 000 BTU
Depth	28.5 inches
Weight	200 lbs

Summary

Safety Instructions

General Safety Warnings

Essential safety guidelines for using the range, including fire, explosion, and injury prevention.

Oven and Burner Safety

Safe operation of ovens and burners, including specific warnings for each.

Operating Instructions

Using Gas Surface Burners

How to operate and safely use the gas surface burners, including cookware selection.

Using the Griddle

Instructions for inserting and using the griddle accessory for cooking.

Upper Oven Controls and Modes

Detailed guide on using upper oven controls, timers, probe, and specific cooking modes.

Convection Oven Operation

How to use convection bake and roast modes, including cookware and guides.

Special Oven Features

Explains special features like control lockout, temperature units, and cook & hold.

Sabbath Feature Operation

Instructions for using the Sabbath feature for baking and roasting.

Oven Thermostat Adjustment

Guide on how to adjust the upper oven thermostat for temperature accuracy.

Lower Oven Drawer Operation

How to use the lower oven drawer and adjust its thermostat.

Installation Instructions

Installation Preparation and Safety

Preparations, safety rules, tools, and materials needed for range installation.

Installation Safety and Clearances

Critical safety rules and required clearances for safe range installation.

Gas Supply and Connections

Steps for connecting the gas supply, including types and diagrams.

Electrical Connections

Electrical requirements, grounding, and connection procedures.

Burner Assembly and Ignition Check

Assembling burner parts and checking ignition for proper function.

Final Installation Adjustments

Adjusting air shutters, leveling the range, and installing the anti-tip device.

Troubleshooting Tips

Burner and Oven Ignition Issues

Solutions for problems with burners not lighting or burning unevenly.

Oven Operation and Self-Clean Problems

Troubleshooting oven temperature, timer, broiling, and self-cleaning problems.

Display, Door, and Other Issues

Resolving issues with the display, locked door, error codes, and shelves.

General Troubleshooting

Addressing problems like blank display, odors, fan noise, and drawer issues.

Consumer Support

GE Service Protection Plus

Information about GE's extended warranty plan for appliances.

Product Registration and Warranty

Guide to registering your product and understanding warranty coverage.

Accessories and Online Resources

Information on ordering accessories, parts, and accessing online resources.