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GE GRCR3960ZWW - User Manual

GE GRCR3960ZWW
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30’’
Convection Stove
Use and Care
Guide
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Consumer Services ..................2, 31
Safety Instructions ..................2, 3, 4
Installation Instructions..............2, 5
Quick Operating Instructions ......32
Operating Instructions, Tips
Stove Features ....................................6
Cooktop Element Information ..............7
Selection and Use of Pots and Pans ..8
Home Canning Tips ............................9
Operating Instructions
Stovetop Cooking ..............................10
Oven Roasting ..................................11
Oven Broiling ....................................12
Convection Cooking ..........................13
Convection Roasting..........................14
Convection Roasting with Probe ......16
Oven Timer Instructions
Setting Clock / Minute Timer .............17
Baking ..............................................18
Convection Cooking ..........................19
Broiling...............................................19
Special Features of the Timer ...........20
Self Cleaning .....................................21
Care and Cleaning .........................23
Cleaning Summary Guide .................28
Problem Solver ........................29, 30
Part No. 350A4545P039 Rev.0
Catalogue No. WB60M938
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Summary

Installation of Anti-Tip Bracket

WARNING: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Range must be secured by the anti-tip bracket. Improper installation could lead to tipping and injury.

Important Safety Information

Safety Precautions

General safety precautions for using the appliance to minimize risks of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury.

Anti-Tip Device Warning

Ranges can tip and cause injury. Attach to floor using the anti-tip device supplied.

Installing Your Stove

Electrical Connection

Stove requires a 240V receptacle. Must be installed by a licensed electrician.

Leveling Your Stove

Ensure stove is level by adjusting leveling screws at each corner.

Before Using Your Stove

Understand controls, check interior, read tips. Note initial burning smell.

Features of Your Stove

Heating Elements

Coil Elements

Flattened metal tubing with resistance wire. Heats by direct contact and air heating.

Simmer Element

Provides low temperatures for melting butter, heating delicate sauces, or maintaining coffee.

Selecting Types of Cookware

Stainless Steel Cookware

Recommended for glass cooktops. Good conductivity. Thin weight aluminum is not recommended.

Aluminum Cookware

Heavy weight recommended. Good conductivity. Residues may appear as scratches if not cleaned.

Copper Bottom Cookware

Recommended. May leave residues. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops.

Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron

Recommended if completely covered with porcelain enamel. Caution for uncoated cast iron.

Wok Cooking

Use only flat-bottomed woks. Do not use woks with support rings.

Home Canning Tips

Canning Tips

Canning should be done on cooktop. Use appropriate cookware. Generates steam, use care.

Stovetop Cooking Controls

How to set the controls

Instructions on how to set the stovetop controls, including turning them on and off.

Using Your Oven

Before Using Your Oven

Understand controls, check interior, read tips. Note initial burning smell.

Position of Oven Shelves

Oven Roasting

Roasting is dry heat cooking. Use BAKE or TIME BAKE controls. Low, steady temperatures are best.

Oven Broiling

Broiling Guide

Broiling uses intense radiant heat. Follow steps to minimize spattering and smoking.

What is Convection?

Using Convection Bake or Convection Roast

Guides on choosing between convection bake/roast and traditional bake/roast for best results.

Convection Bake

Ideal for evenly browned baked foods on multiple shelves. Good for large quantities.

Convection Roast

Uses top element and fan. Browns meat on all sides. Seals in juices for moist, tender product.

Convection Cooking

Cookware for Convection Cooking

Ensure cookware allows air circulation. Metal pans heat fastest. Darkened pans bake faster.

Convection Baking

Adapt recipes by reducing temp by 25°F. Preheat only for delicate foods or short cook times.

Multi-Shelf Baking

Allows excellent results on 2 or 3 shelves due to even heat circulation.

Convection Roasting

Meats brown well and are tender/juicy. Cooking time reduced by 10 min/hr. Use thermometer.

Convection Roasting

Adapting Recipes for Convection Roasting

Reduce temperature by 25°F. Preheat not necessary for foods >15 minutes.

Convection Roasting Rack

Use lowest shelf position (A), roasting rack on broiler pan/grid for best results.

Convection Roasting with the Probe

Correct Placement of the Temperature Probe

Probe designed for high temps. Do not use during self-clean. Test doneness by internal temp.

Oven Controls

Clock

Set time of day for proper operation of automatic timing functions.

Minute Timer

Set timer for cooking or other activities up to 11 hrs 59 min. Does not control oven functions.

Baking

How to set the control to bake

Set bake temperature between 170-550°F. Oven ON light indicates pre-heat status.

How to bake with automatic shut-off

Set start time and cook time. Oven turns off automatically at end of set time.

How to set delay start baking with automatic shut-off

Set oven to turn on later, cook for set time, and turn off automatically.

Convection Cooking

Differences in Cooking for ā€œElectronic Control with Rotary Switchā€

Convection bake/roast modes pre-heat oven. Temp reduction not needed for convection bake.

Broiling

Broiling

Select broil mode, leave door open at broil stop position. Oven ON light indicates broiling.

Special Features of the Oven Control

Adjust the oven temperature - do it yourself

Increase or decrease oven baking temperature by up to 35°F.

Child Lock-Out

Prevents accidental heating modes. Selector switch does not initiate heat when locked.

Fahrenheit or Celsius Oven Temperature Selection

Change oven temperature display between Fahrenheit (F) and Celsius (C).

Automatic Shut-Off After 12 Hours of Cooking

Program oven to shut off automatically after 12 hours of continuous cooking.

Using the Self-Cleaning Oven

Before the self-clean cycle

Ensure oven is cool. Remove cookware, probe, foil. Wipe heavy soil, clean front frame.

After the self-clean cycle

Allow oven to cool, unlock door. Wipe white ash. Clean door gasket carefully.

Setting the Oven Control for Self-Cleaning

How to set the oven control for Self-Cleaning

Slide latch, push/turn selector to CLEAN. Set cleaning time (2-4 hours) using UP/DOWN buttons.

How to set the oven control to delay start the self-cleaning cycle

Set self-clean cycle to start at a future time within 12 hours.

Care and Cleaning of the Stove

Control Panel and Knobs

Clean spatters with damp cloth. Remove knobs for easier cleaning. Do not use abrasives.

Oven Shelves

Clean with abrasive cleanser or steel wool. Oil edges for easier sliding. Can be cleaned in self-clean oven.

How to remove the storage drawer to clean under the stove

Remove drawer by tilting front up and pulling out. Remove shipping bar for access.

Broiler Pan & Grid

Do not clean in self-cleaning oven. Soak for burned-on food. Can be cleaned in dishwasher.

To Remove Oven Door

To Clean Oven Door

Clean outside with soap/water or glass cleaner. Inside gasket cleaned during self-clean (if applicable).

Oven Light Replacement

Oven Light Replacement

Ensure cool. Remove cover, replace bulb with 40-watt appliance bulb.

Fluorescent Light

Fluorescent Light

Disconnect power. Lift cover, grasp bulb ends, rotate quarter turn, pull out.

Fuse Replacement

Fuse Replacement

Disconnect power. Locate fuses under cover. Replace with same amperage.

Glass on Backguard

Glass on Backguard

Remove knobs, pull glass forward. Replace by centering glass and pushing in.

Special considerations for models with Plastic Retainers for holding the left and right edges of the glass.

Plastic Retainers for Glass

Pull glass independently. Catch retainers. Reinstall retainers properly.

LIFT-TOP Plus Cooktop

LIFT-TOP Plus Cooktop Cleaning

Support cooktop up with side supports for cleaning. Be careful not to pinch fingers.

Probe (some models)

Probe Cleaning

Clean with soap/water or scouring pad. Cool before cleaning. Do not immerse in water.

Electric Coil Elements;Drip Bowls

Electric Coil Elements

Coils burn off soil. Do not immerse elements. Remove elements to clean drip bowls.

Drip Bowl Cleaning

Remove elements, lift bowls. Clean by hand or dishwasher. Avoid foil near receptacle.

Problem Solver

Stove;Oven Operation Issues

Troubleshooting issues like stove/oven not operating, cooktop element problems, or faulty oven light.

Cooking Performance Issues

Addressing poor cooking results, oven steaming, and condensation formation.

Problem Solver (cont.)

Oven Temperature and Cleaning Issues

Resolving issues with oven temperature being too hot/cold or self-clean cycle problems.

Oven Door and Timer Display Issues

Troubleshooting oven door not opening and timer display flashing (power failure).

Oven Odour and Smoking Issues

Addressing burning/oily odors and excessive smoking during broiling.

Extended Service Contracts

QUICK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OVEN CONTROL CENTRE & GENERAL NOTES

Set clock, understand OFF function, and notes on self-cleaning and cooling.

Cooking Modes & Timer Operations

Instructions for Clock, Kitchen Timer, Bake, Broil, Convection, and Timed Cooking.

Self-Cleaning Operations

Procedures for Self Clean Now and Self-Clean Later, including latching and cooling.

OVEN TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust oven temp +/- 35°F by pressing UP/DOWN ARROWS for 5 secs.

Summary

Installation of Anti-Tip Bracket

WARNING: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Range must be secured by the anti-tip bracket. Improper installation could lead to tipping and injury.

Important Safety Information

Safety Precautions

General safety precautions for using the appliance to minimize risks of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury.

Anti-Tip Device Warning

Ranges can tip and cause injury. Attach to floor using the anti-tip device supplied.

Installing Your Stove

Electrical Connection

Stove requires a 240V receptacle. Must be installed by a licensed electrician.

Leveling Your Stove

Ensure stove is level by adjusting leveling screws at each corner.

Before Using Your Stove

Understand controls, check interior, read tips. Note initial burning smell.

Features of Your Stove

Heating Elements

Coil Elements

Flattened metal tubing with resistance wire. Heats by direct contact and air heating.

Simmer Element

Provides low temperatures for melting butter, heating delicate sauces, or maintaining coffee.

Selecting Types of Cookware

Stainless Steel Cookware

Recommended for glass cooktops. Good conductivity. Thin weight aluminum is not recommended.

Aluminum Cookware

Heavy weight recommended. Good conductivity. Residues may appear as scratches if not cleaned.

Copper Bottom Cookware

Recommended. May leave residues. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops.

Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron

Recommended if completely covered with porcelain enamel. Caution for uncoated cast iron.

Wok Cooking

Use only flat-bottomed woks. Do not use woks with support rings.

Home Canning Tips

Canning Tips

Canning should be done on cooktop. Use appropriate cookware. Generates steam, use care.

Stovetop Cooking Controls

How to set the controls

Instructions on how to set the stovetop controls, including turning them on and off.

Using Your Oven

Before Using Your Oven

Understand controls, check interior, read tips. Note initial burning smell.

Position of Oven Shelves

Oven Roasting

Roasting is dry heat cooking. Use BAKE or TIME BAKE controls. Low, steady temperatures are best.

Oven Broiling

Broiling Guide

Broiling uses intense radiant heat. Follow steps to minimize spattering and smoking.

What is Convection?

Using Convection Bake or Convection Roast

Guides on choosing between convection bake/roast and traditional bake/roast for best results.

Convection Bake

Ideal for evenly browned baked foods on multiple shelves. Good for large quantities.

Convection Roast

Uses top element and fan. Browns meat on all sides. Seals in juices for moist, tender product.

Convection Cooking

Cookware for Convection Cooking

Ensure cookware allows air circulation. Metal pans heat fastest. Darkened pans bake faster.

Convection Baking

Adapt recipes by reducing temp by 25°F. Preheat only for delicate foods or short cook times.

Multi-Shelf Baking

Allows excellent results on 2 or 3 shelves due to even heat circulation.

Convection Roasting

Meats brown well and are tender/juicy. Cooking time reduced by 10 min/hr. Use thermometer.

Convection Roasting

Adapting Recipes for Convection Roasting

Reduce temperature by 25°F. Preheat not necessary for foods >15 minutes.

Convection Roasting Rack

Use lowest shelf position (A), roasting rack on broiler pan/grid for best results.

Convection Roasting with the Probe

Correct Placement of the Temperature Probe

Probe designed for high temps. Do not use during self-clean. Test doneness by internal temp.

Oven Controls

Clock

Set time of day for proper operation of automatic timing functions.

Minute Timer

Set timer for cooking or other activities up to 11 hrs 59 min. Does not control oven functions.

Baking

How to set the control to bake

Set bake temperature between 170-550°F. Oven ON light indicates pre-heat status.

How to bake with automatic shut-off

Set start time and cook time. Oven turns off automatically at end of set time.

How to set delay start baking with automatic shut-off

Set oven to turn on later, cook for set time, and turn off automatically.

Convection Cooking

Differences in Cooking for ā€œElectronic Control with Rotary Switchā€

Convection bake/roast modes pre-heat oven. Temp reduction not needed for convection bake.

Broiling

Broiling

Select broil mode, leave door open at broil stop position. Oven ON light indicates broiling.

Special Features of the Oven Control

Adjust the oven temperature - do it yourself

Increase or decrease oven baking temperature by up to 35°F.

Child Lock-Out

Prevents accidental heating modes. Selector switch does not initiate heat when locked.

Fahrenheit or Celsius Oven Temperature Selection

Change oven temperature display between Fahrenheit (F) and Celsius (C).

Automatic Shut-Off After 12 Hours of Cooking

Program oven to shut off automatically after 12 hours of continuous cooking.

Using the Self-Cleaning Oven

Before the self-clean cycle

Ensure oven is cool. Remove cookware, probe, foil. Wipe heavy soil, clean front frame.

After the self-clean cycle

Allow oven to cool, unlock door. Wipe white ash. Clean door gasket carefully.

Setting the Oven Control for Self-Cleaning

How to set the oven control for Self-Cleaning

Slide latch, push/turn selector to CLEAN. Set cleaning time (2-4 hours) using UP/DOWN buttons.

How to set the oven control to delay start the self-cleaning cycle

Set self-clean cycle to start at a future time within 12 hours.

Care and Cleaning of the Stove

Control Panel and Knobs

Clean spatters with damp cloth. Remove knobs for easier cleaning. Do not use abrasives.

Oven Shelves

Clean with abrasive cleanser or steel wool. Oil edges for easier sliding. Can be cleaned in self-clean oven.

How to remove the storage drawer to clean under the stove

Remove drawer by tilting front up and pulling out. Remove shipping bar for access.

Broiler Pan & Grid

Do not clean in self-cleaning oven. Soak for burned-on food. Can be cleaned in dishwasher.

To Remove Oven Door

To Clean Oven Door

Clean outside with soap/water or glass cleaner. Inside gasket cleaned during self-clean (if applicable).

Oven Light Replacement

Oven Light Replacement

Ensure cool. Remove cover, replace bulb with 40-watt appliance bulb.

Fluorescent Light

Fluorescent Light

Disconnect power. Lift cover, grasp bulb ends, rotate quarter turn, pull out.

Fuse Replacement

Fuse Replacement

Disconnect power. Locate fuses under cover. Replace with same amperage.

Glass on Backguard

Glass on Backguard

Remove knobs, pull glass forward. Replace by centering glass and pushing in.

Special considerations for models with Plastic Retainers for holding the left and right edges of the glass.

Plastic Retainers for Glass

Pull glass independently. Catch retainers. Reinstall retainers properly.

LIFT-TOP Plus Cooktop

LIFT-TOP Plus Cooktop Cleaning

Support cooktop up with side supports for cleaning. Be careful not to pinch fingers.

Probe (some models)

Probe Cleaning

Clean with soap/water or scouring pad. Cool before cleaning. Do not immerse in water.

Electric Coil Elements;Drip Bowls

Electric Coil Elements

Coils burn off soil. Do not immerse elements. Remove elements to clean drip bowls.

Drip Bowl Cleaning

Remove elements, lift bowls. Clean by hand or dishwasher. Avoid foil near receptacle.

Problem Solver

Stove;Oven Operation Issues

Troubleshooting issues like stove/oven not operating, cooktop element problems, or faulty oven light.

Cooking Performance Issues

Addressing poor cooking results, oven steaming, and condensation formation.

Problem Solver (cont.)

Oven Temperature and Cleaning Issues

Resolving issues with oven temperature being too hot/cold or self-clean cycle problems.

Oven Door and Timer Display Issues

Troubleshooting oven door not opening and timer display flashing (power failure).

Oven Odour and Smoking Issues

Addressing burning/oily odors and excessive smoking during broiling.

Extended Service Contracts

QUICK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OVEN CONTROL CENTRE & GENERAL NOTES

Set clock, understand OFF function, and notes on self-cleaning and cooling.

Cooking Modes & Timer Operations

Instructions for Clock, Kitchen Timer, Bake, Broil, Convection, and Timed Cooking.

Self-Cleaning Operations

Procedures for Self Clean Now and Self-Clean Later, including latching and cooling.

OVEN TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust oven temp +/- 35°F by pressing UP/DOWN ARROWS for 5 secs.

GE GRCR3960ZWW Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelGRCR3960ZWW
TypeConvection Oven
Fuel TypeElectric
ColorWhite
Capacity5.3 cu. ft.
Power SourceElectric
Voltage240 V
Number of Racks2
Convection FanYes
TimerYes
Control TypeDigital
Interior LightYes
ConvectionYes
Oven FeaturesSelf-Cleaning
Cooking ModesConvection Bake, Convection Roast, Broil

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