Hotpoint RGB746GEJ Range User Manual
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1. fenm HOLI Contents Anti Tip Bracket a Problem Solver Appliance Registration Repair Service Safety Instructions 9 5 gas aoda Surface Co oking RGB74 4GEJ Riurn 1 WO Ley Awe nanna Features RUD BOUL i Flooring Under Range 5 Control Settings Leveling 5 Cookware Tips Lift Up Cooktop 16 Drip Pans 16 2 Minute Timer 10 Flame Size Model and Serial Numbers 2 Lighting Instructions 8 Oven 9 10 Warranty Back Cover Air Adjustment 21 Baking Baking Guide 11 12 Broiler Pan and Rack 16 20 Broiling Broiling Guide 14 Control Settings 9 Door Removal 17 Light Bulb Replacement 10 17 Oven Bottom Removal 17 Oven Timer 10 Preheating 11 12 Roasting Roasting Guide 13 Self Cleaning Operation 18 19 Shelves GE Answer Center Vent Duct 800 626 2000 et Le B a iy i wee A Help us help you Read this book carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more heip write include your phone number Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label located in the burner box under the cooktop See pages 6 and 7 These numbers are also on the Anonmea Dp2. OVEN DOES NOT e Make sure thermostat capillary bulbs located in upper portion of oven are securely COOK PROPERLY held by the mounting clips are not touching oven sides and are not coated with anything e Aluminum foil being used improperly in oven e Oven vent blocked on top of range e Oven bottom not securely seated in position e OVEN TEMP knob set incorrectly or not turned on e Check common baking roasting and broiling problems on pages 11 14 atch moved to the right during broiling can cause door to lock when oven gets hat een nyan aff and lat it hot Turn oven off and let it cool before attempting to open door DOOR WON T OPEN METOPINA BDNTT ING PURI DRUILLING CLOCK DOES e Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet Check for blown NOT WORK fuse or tripped circuit breaker lt OVEN LIGHT DOES e Bulb may be loose or burned out T NOT COME ON e Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet OVEN WILL NOT e Automatic Timer not set or not set properly The STOP dial must be set and advanced at SELF CLEAN least half an hour beyond the time noted on the START dial j OVEN SET knob must be set at CLEAN setting e Oven door latch not moved to the right as far as it will go STRONG ODOR Improper air gas ratio in oven Adjust oven burner air shutters see page 21 If you need more help call toll free GE Ans
3. niran e mrnnnnamn clan SMORiINg GCCUrs Gurig Ci clean ce A This is caused by ve soil eX and von chanld switch re ae N QII Jvu JLI UAI J VV ALY NF Y Li SET knob to OFF Open windows to rid room of smoke Allow the oven to cool for at least one hour before opening the door Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean S ep he crackling sound I i uring cleaning norma e A Yes This is the sound of the metal and cooling dui ing both the nd cleaning functions ong C 3 2 z a ga Pomena ND Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there may be a slight odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleanina W AWIL VIWILI my oven A This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning These lines do not affect how your oven performs Q Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning A Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth Q My oven shelves do not slide easily What is the matter A After many cleanings oven shelves may become so clean they do not slide easily If you wish shelves to slide more easily Ain eek ee Tie nen 2592 S n nean l UalIpell UBCS with a small amount of cooking oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they contact shelf supports Q My oven shelves hav
4. Remove the door see page 17 2 With a thin bladed screwdriver urn the screw in the opening at The top of each door hinge Turn clackuyice ta lawer rmnntarnlaornlairnicgo TIVCIS YY IOV LU LU VY CU UIFILOUEIEVCIUCI YY I gt raise each side of the door he ot os nalaga and ne door CiOSE it ana door seal Lar Danla na t HOPIAce t check alignment an nor Adjustments You Can Make Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adiustment shutters for the SRA Bee MRA RA WARY AA ee wE Ae LAA broil and oven burners regulate the flow of air to the flame The air adjustment shutter for the top broil burner is in the upper right hand corner near the rear wall of the oven Air Adjustment Shutter as far the bottom ov TAN 1UL UIG VULLUI i ne snutici 1 OVE burner is near the back wall of t oven behind the storage drawer or panel under the oven To adiust the flow of air to either wr Gane pteue wan Ne Goan wus burner loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to allow more or less air into the burner tube as needed The flame for the top broil burner should be steady with approximately l inch blue cones and should not extend out over the wane baffle edges To determine if the bottom oven burner flame is proper remove Ne ot Ss Ai ee ee a Pare ihe oven bottom see page 17 and the burner baffle Th
5. Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food avoiding boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover burner grate This will both save cleaning and prevent hazardous accumulations of food since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite Use pans with handies that can be easily grasped and remain cool e Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use on gas burners e Keep all plastics away from top burners e To avoid the possibility of a GAVUFHLS LAY WIAA BERD We Gt burn always be certain that the controls for all burners are at OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove a grate e When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame o If range is located near a aw ae not use lono curtains RENTS SA AA ee Se Se ee TY X Wit ata YF RARA Y Y GO which could blow over the top burners and create a fire hazard iy VON SE 1 gas iU turn o off the nna tn tla oe Asa x jf AR ri Gas tO Wie Tange ana Cali ad qualified i TIV TPORTAN T SAF ETY INST RUCTIONS continued Baking Broiling and Roasting e Do not use oven for a storage area e Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven The hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes e Place oven shelves in desired position while oven is coo
6. day 2 Set the START control Push in and turn the START knob to the time you want the oven to turn on Cf you want it to start operating immediately do not set the START time 3 Set the STOP control Push in and turn the STOP knob to the time you want the oven to turn itself off half hour diference berveei the START and STOP dials for the automatic control to work 4 Set the OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE and the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired oven temperature The oven will turn itself on immediately or at a later START time that you set if you have set k the START control It will operate at the temperature you selected and it will turn itself off at the STOP time you have set aa f After oven operation is completed ey be sure to turn the OVEN TEMP eee and OVEN SET knobs to OFF Lee cere nner aaeeea LN RO RN ARCATA a e eT How to Set Your Range ior Baking 1 Position the shelves in the oven 2 Close oven door Turn OVEN SET knob to BAKE or TIME BAKE and OVEN TEMP knob to desired temperature Preheat oven for at least 15 m minutes if f preheating i iS necessary 3 Place food in oven on center of shelf Allow at least 2 inches between edge of bakeware and oven wall or adjacent cookware If cooking on two shelves at the same time place shelves about 4 inches apart and stagger food on them CEAWALEs 4 Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer i
7. high Batter too thick foliow recipe or exact package directions e Check for proper shelf position Check pan size called for in recipe e Improper mixing of cake Cake falls e Too much shortening sugar or liquid e Check leavening agent baking powder or baking soda to assure freshness Make a habit to note expiration dates of packaged ingredients e Cake not baked long enough or at incorrect temperature e If adding oil to a cake mix make certain the oil is the type and amount specified Crust is hard e Check temperature e Check shelf position Cake has soggy layer or streaks at bottom Undermixing ineredients lale aaan e Shortening too soft for proper creaming e Too much liquid COOKIES amp BISCUITS Doughy center heavy crust on surface e Check temperature Chark chalf nacitinn Ww hI w A LEW PV VAEAW ES e Follow baking instructions carefully as given in reliable recipe or on convenience food package e Flat cookie sheets will give more even baking results Don t overcrowd foods on a baking sheet e Convenience Fade used beyond i i F their expiration date Browning more noticeable on one side e Oven door not closed properly check gasket seal o Check shelf position Tare continued next page gt iking Guide 1 Preheating is very important when using temperatures below 225 R and when baking foods such as piscuits
8. loosen approximately one turn but do not completely remove the two screws that hold the skirt to the knob Hold the knob blade in one hand and the outer skirt in the other hand norrena To raise the oyen temperature move the pointer in the direction of the arrow for RAISE To lower the temperature move the pointer in the direction of arrow for LOWER h manele enli nhangs tha navan Each IHALN Will Gange Ue UVed temperature approximately 20 F We ciocest that you make the rr VUSS we LAAs WW SAAC EER BAe adjustment one mark from the original setting and check oven performance before making any additional adjustments After the adjustment is made press skirt and knob together and retighten screws so they are snug but be careful not to overtighten Re install knob on range and check performance Note After an adjustment has been made the OFF and BROIL positions will not line up with the indicator mark on the control panel as they previously did This condition is normal and will not create a probiem bo tho HAS his Problem Solver POSSIBLE CAUSE AND OR WHAT TO DO TOP BURNERS e Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded power outlet DO NOT LIGHT oe e Burner holes on side of burner may be clogged Remove and clean them e Burners not fitted correctly onto mounting brackets Reraove and reinstall burners properly Pee
9. use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder aanre wew a a SE E E O hin of RUE RHS IPO of flammable materials and spillage turn the cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners e Always turn surface burner to OFF before removing utensil e Carefully watch foods being s fried at HI flame setting o Never block the vents air openings of the range They provide the air inlet and outlet which is necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion e Do not use a wok on the cooking s surface if the wok hasa round metal ring which is placed over the burner grate to support the wok This ring acts as a heat trap which may damage the burner grate and burner head Also it may cause the burner to work improperly This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards resulting in a health hazard o Foods for frying should be as ary as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and aver sides of pan ing Filling t the Saati too full an cause spillovers when a e If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats e Use deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point e Use proper pan size
10. 00 425 Deep Glass or Cast Iron Cups B 375 Metal or Glass Loaf Pans B 350 375 Metal or Glass Loaf Pans A B 375 425 A 375 425 Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans 350 375 Aluminum Tube Pan A 325 375 Metal Jeliy Roll Pan B 375 400 A 325 350 Metai or Ceramic Pan Time Minutes Comments 15 20 Canned refrigerated biscuits take 2 to 4 minutes less time 20 30 20 40 Preheat cast iron pan for crisp crust 45 55 20 30 Decrease about 5 minutes for muffin mix 45 60 Or bake at 450 F for 25 minutes then at 350 F for i0 to 15 minutes 45 60 Dark metal or glass gives deepest 45 60 browning For thin rolls Shelf B may be used For thin rolls Shelf B may be used Two piece pan is convenient Line nan with waxed naper avila pee TTUN prp Fa senna An ILI IOUE Metai or Ceramic Pan Shiny Metal Muffin Pans B 350 375 Metal or Glass Loaf or A B 275 300 Tube Pan B 350 375 Shiny Metal Pan with satin finish bottom Shiny Metal Pan with IVAI A i satin finish bottom B 350 375 we Twi Metal or Glass Loaf Pans 325 350 Metal or Glass Pans B B 350 400 Cookie Sheet 400 425 375 400 Cookie Sheet B Cookie Sheet B 350 400 Glass or Metal Pans B 300 350 Glass Custard Cups or Casserole set in pan of hot water Glass Custard Cups or B Casserole 325 Frozen F
11. COOKIES Cakes and other pastries Preheat the oven for at least 15 minutes Preheating is not necessary when roasting or for long time cooking 2 Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly For most conventional baking light shiny finishes give best results because they heip prevent overbrowning We recommend dull bottom surfaces for cake pans and pie plates of whole meals 3 Dark or non shiny finishes also glass and Pyroceram cookware generally absorb heat which may tan meaantn ardnna result in dry cr isp crusts Reduce oven heat 25 F if lighter crusts are desired Rapid browning of some foods can be achieved by preheating cast iron cookware ara vass Biscuits 12 in thick Coffee cake Corn bread or muffins Gingerbread Muffins Popovers Quick loaf bread Yeast bread 2 loaves eee reereetremses eens eraan anata tne perenne eee Plain rolis Sweet rolls Cakes without shortening Angel food Jelly roli Sponge Cakes Bundi cakes Cupcakes Fruitcakes Cookies Brownies Drop Refrigerator Rolled or sliced Fruits Other Desserts Baked apples Custard Puddings rice and custard Pron Shelf Oven Cookware Positions Temperatures Shiny Cookie Sheet B C 400 475 Shiny Metal Pan with B A 350 400 satin finish bottom Cast Iron or Glass Pan B 400 450 Shiny Metal Pan with B 350 satin finish bottom Shiny Metal Muffin Pans A B 4
12. Surface Light Model RGB746GEJ WHEN CHANGING A SURFACE LAMP DO NOT TOUCH THE METAL AT ENDS OF LAMP Your surface lamp is easily replaced with a fluorescent tube of the same wattage Make sure power to the range is disconnected at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the power cord plug from the electric outlet To remove lift the lamp cover Place fingers on top near each end of the light tube Press down and roll the top of the tube gently toward the front of the range until it stops Remove the tube gently from the unit making sure it doesn t hit ine lamp cover E 15 To replace piace fingers on top near each end of the light tube Press the bulb gently into the slots and roli the top of tube gently toward the back of the range until it stops Then move the lamp cover down Burner Grates Grates should be washed regularly and of course after spillovers Wash them in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water Dry the ratago with a ninth Ann t nnt tham Statwa VY ILII A GIULI UIWUILE L put LAIN ALL back on the range wet To get rid of burned on food soak the grates in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser Although they re durable the grates will gradually lose their you can give them This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookwar
13. VICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE Replacement of house fuses o resetting of circuit breakers f ak Failure of the product if itis used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES eesse aee esas eee Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consuit your iocai or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General pany warranty write f H ti PRERE i i f i
14. Veehi EWR JAS ARZESALEEWII es 2 AAAS pases ae back in the range making sure it is properly seated on the mounting bracket and is level Drip Pans NEE ya Remove the grates and lift out the chrome drip pans Wash them in hot soapy water Rinse them with clean hot water and polish them dry with a cloth Never use abrasive cleaner or steel wool they ll scratch the surface Instead soak the drip pans for about 20 minutes in slightly diluted liquid cleanser or mild solution of ammonia and water 1 2 cup of ammonia to one gallon of water After soaking wash them in hot soapy water Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth Do not attempt to ciean the drip pans in the self cleaning oven Whan ranla nats e EE A TIE YY LICL LOpidullis n drip pans the l notch on the rear VN pan and the notch i 2 on the front pan the middle gt should meet in 16 Lift Up Cooktop Clean the area under the cooktop often Built up soil especially ee may catch fire lame Ze Ce To make cleaning easier the entire cooktop may he lifted un and Wane preteens tal supported by locking arms that catch and hold the top when it s all the way up Be sure all burners are turned off before raising the cooktop Then remove the grates and drip pans E grasp tha frant cideac nf the canktin ES 1QoV Une LI WVIIL OF Wi Ath COCKtCp and lift Af
15. W V iry ULL Ub LHHVIwWULILI that cannot withstand such type of use Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting Using Your Range o Don t leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation They could be seriously burned Don t allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door drawer or range top They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury e CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOUL D NOT Ry STORED EBU BW ERUS IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED o Let burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them o Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause Levere PITNA Ud ADe Ley Y Griw U Ned smother flaming pan by covering o Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Prolonged use of the range without adequate ventilation ca be hazardous e Din nat nse water on creace BAU IRANU BIR TY RS Weh NER amp Ry WER OF fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn off burner then pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or fiat tray Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking sod
16. a or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher e Do not store flamma ued materials in an oven or the cooktop Wanuw e Do not let cooking grease Le onas SI oe en me on Ba Bree on bet oe Ran or other fiammapie maleriais accumulate in or near the range e When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat Surface Cooking o Alwavs use the LITR position A RN a a Ehud dh ah diael when igniting top burners and make sure the burners have ignited mwyn ta Pamarn anne RI Loa mn Bann Never ieaye suriace OUrners unattended at HI flame settings Boilover causes smokine and WAAL T WR WEBLO MIAARAN ALEKS Dey GERAIS greasy spillovers that may catch on fire o Adjust top burner flame size rare 34 Anna Tame mrt Ea merere cl ia ay rari SG it GOeS mot extend OVO Line ee of the OnE uai continued next page deat gt i pe fi i f p tad Wis bs E RREA K r irg po Kin H i i is E be ie ta fh Jt i Read all instructions before using this appliance e Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting utensils Do not
17. asting it is not necessary to sear baste cover or add water to your meat Roasting is easy just follow these steps Step 1 Position oven shelf at second from bottom position B for small size roast 3 to 5 Ibs and at bottom position A for larger roasts Roasting Guide Oven Type Meat Tender cuts rib high quality gt oO I J sirloin tip rump or top round Tanl chanldar lan A vC ai SHUUIUCI ICE Pork loin rib or shoulder Ham pre cooked Ham raw For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to 10 minutes per Ib to times given above Poultry Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces Turkey eee Step 2 Check weight of roast Place meat fat side up or poultry breast side up on roasting rack in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of meat as possible Broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this TRA YT Step 3 Turn OVEN SET to BAKE and OVEN TEMP to desired temperature Check the Roasting Guide for temperatures and approximate cooking times rr mo spd ian iemperature UVOHEIMLESS 3 to 5 Ibs Approximate Roasting Time in Minutes per Pound Step 4 Most meats continue to cook slightiy while standing after being removed from the oven For rare or medium internal doneness you may wish to remove meat from the oven just before it is done if it is to stand 10 to 20 minutes while you make gravy or atten
18. blish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure ah onho to such sucstances Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances namely benzene n carbon monoxide formaldehyde and soot caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels Properly adjusted burners indicated by a bluish i rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by venting ath with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood When You Get Your Range i e Have the installer show you i the location of the range gas cut off valve and how to shut Sd off f Hi ORA HE necessary e Have your range installe i ee ee AAN er r menorrna un oh a ph TOUT a and PLUPCE sy oi ounded my al qualified installer in accordance with the Installation Instructions Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians Plug your range into a 120 volt grounded outlet only Do not remove the round B meneame MAN Leann th ray wl wire YE B adhe PIEVUB UULU HC PIUS M in doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly gr
19. d light spatter Excessively Heavy Soil 4 hours heavy grease spills and spatter Prepare the Oven Before Setting the Controls Step 1 Remove the broiler pan broiler rack other cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven Oven shelves may he left in oven Note Shelves will discolor after the self clean cycle Step 2 Remove the oven bottom panel see page 17 if it is excessively soiled Clean it and put it back in the oven Step 3 Clean spatiers or soil on the oven front frame A the oven door outside the gasket B and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom Buff these areas with a dry cloth Do not clean the gasket B Do not let water run down through opening in the top of the door C Make sure the oven light bulb cover D is in place Never use a commercial oven cleaner in or around the o oven A Oven Front Frame B dia Door Gasket pening in Deor DD oe Light Bulb Cover Step 4 Close the oven door and make sure the oven light is off Caution Chrome drip pans from the top of your range should never be cleaned in the self cleaning oven How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Step 1 Set the automatic oven timer e Make sure both the range clock and the START dial show the correct time of day e Decide on cleaning hours necessary two hours for moderate soil or three to four hours for heavy soil e Add these hours to present time of day the
20. d to other foods If no standing is planned cook meat to suggested temperature Frozen Roasts Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 15 to 25 minutes nar nnind additinnal tima 18 pvi pyyiu CAUBULIELULIGE Ulli Lae minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen poultry wiral Va w u ae ee Oe ee nn thawing Follow directions given on packer s label Internal 6 to 8 Ibs 325 Rare 24 30 18 22 130 140 Medium 30 35 22 25 150 160 Well Done 35 45 28 33 170 185 325 Rare 21 25 20 23 130 140 Medium 25 30 24 28 150 160 Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 185 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 325 To Warm 17 20 minutes per Ib any weight 115 125 Under 10 Ibs 10 to 15 Ibs 325 Well Done 27 35 24 27 i70 3 to 5 Ibs 325 Well Done 35 40 375 Well Done 30 35 10 to 15 Ibs 325 Well Done 18 23 ms Over 5 Ibs 30 35 185 190 185 190 Over 15 Ibs in thigh 15 20 185 190 IL Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food Your range is designed for waist high broiling A specially designed broiler pan and rack allows es ea on n a e n awatu Fram th dripping fat to drain away from
21. di i Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your range If you received a damaged range Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver on page 23 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself 8 electrical switches 3 Extinguish any A immediately call VIEN HANG your gas supplier EED annid Seton leet WOT RUPE GIOCO SW itn on or off because sparks may ignite the gas gasoline or other flammabie vapors ana liquids inthe cae 2 of this or any other ap pliance Fa a A BA in impropel ms adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property camage oats to this manual ar assis ence gust GD Gda Ek pane cmd ag sm GS camo RRR O9 ane consult a qual UIT OT num r9 ED guja j A 5 eee TU te a 9 D aa E ommy EN w com tates We Ka INSTRI CTIONS ie a er IMPORTANT Su Ab A d N SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act reanires the Governor of LNVL Lv CALA WI TEA NNT We cae w California to pu
22. e become gray after the self clean cycle Is this normal A Yes After the self clean cycle the shelves may discolor and lose some of their original juster oy Cleaning Guide Note Let range oven parts cool before touching or handling MATERIALS TO USE GENERAL DIRECTIONS e Soap and Water Drain fat cool pan and rack slightly Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in Vu o Soap Filled Scouring Pad oven to cool Sprinkle detergent on rack and pan Fill pan with warm water and Plastic Scouring Pad spread cloth or paper towel over rack Let pan and rack stand for a few minutes Wash scour if necessary Rinse and dry OPTION Clean pan and rack in dishwasher DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF CLEANING OVEN Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water Rinse and polish with a dry cloth If knobs are removed do not allow water to run down inside surface of glass while cleaning Outside Glass Finish Soap and Water Wash rinse and then polish with a dry cloth DO NOT USE steel wool Metal including Soap and Water Side Trims and abrasives ammonia acids or commercial oven cleaners which may damage Trim Strips the finish Outer Porcelain o Paper Towel Avoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the enamel F e Dry Cloth If acids should spill on the range while it is hot use a dry paper towel or cloth Soap and Water to wipe up right away When the
23. e flame should have 1 2 to 3 4 blue cones with no yellow tipping When the baffle is back in place the flame will resettle continued next page gt A Oven Thermostat Adjustment The temperature contro in your new oven has been carefully adjusted to provide accurate temperatures Uawavar if thi Q However if this oven has replaced one you have used for several years you may notice a difference in the degree of browning or the length of time required when using your favorite recipes Oven temperature controls have a tendency to drift over a period of years and since this drift is very gradual it is not readily noticed Therefore you mav have hecome accustomed to aaia RATE Se nae Sot Senn your previous oven which may have provided a higher or lower temperature than you selected Before attempting to have the temperature of your new oven changed be sure you have followed the baking time and temperature of the recipe carefully Then after you have used the oven a few times and you feei the oven is too hot or too cool there is a simple adjustment you can make yourself on the OVEN TEMP knob Pull the knob off the control shaft and look at the back side There 1s a disc in the center of the knob skirt with a series of marks opposite a pointer Note position of pointer to marks before adjustment Note to which mark the pointer 1s pointing To make an adjustment carefully
24. e of aluminum toil If foil is used place a small sheet of it about 10 by 12 inches at the most on a lower shelf several inches below the food Do not place foil on the oven bottom Common Baking Problems and Possible Solutions PIES Burning around edges e Oven too full avoid overcrowding Edges of crust too thin e Incorrect baking temperature SPER Bottom crust soggy and unbaked e Allow crust and or filling to cool sufficiently before filling pie shell Filling may be too thin or juicy e Filling allowed to stand in pie shell before baking Fill pie shells and bake immediately Inoredients and proper measurin Ge RRA SRA WA WAAL CHARAN affect the quality of the crust Use a tested recipe and good technique Make sure there are no tiny holes or tears in a bottom crust Patching a pie crust could cause soaking Pie filling runs over e Top and bottom crust not well canlad tagathar SVALT LUDVIGA Edges of pie crust not built up high enough e Too much filling Check size of pie plate Pastry Is tough crust not flaky Too much handling Fat too soft or cut in too fine ol el uk i F l dough lightly and handle as paN a EA AANA ala w ao possible yo 9 CAKES Cake rises higher on one side e Batter spread unevenly in pan Oven shelves not level e Using warped pans e Incorrect pan size Cakes cracking on top e Oven temperature too
25. e to absorb the heat LERE creo hen ranlacing a YF eta aw ittwslify oo pair of grates the irregular sides should interlock in tha wil a UIC LGU AO see Keen shown at right Care and Cleaning continued Range Top Burners The holes in the burners must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even unhampered flame Clean the burners routinely and especially after bad spillovers which p ould clang thaca hn W ILACE coua cig thse owu noies Burners lift out for cleaning Note Two screws hold each burner pair in place to keep them from wohhlinoe aronnd during chinment vy Me eA SEAN SERENE SA OPA BEA fy WAAR ESASC LESS Remove and discard the shipping screws and lift the burners up and out This disengages them from the mounting bracket under each huoemar notr VULGI pail To remove burned on food soak the burner in a solution of a product pe ee used for cleaning the inside of coffee makers Soak the burner for 20 to 30 minutes 1f the food doesn t rinse off completely scrub it with qJ t tid ah soap ana water or a miia abrasive cleanser and a damp cloth Do not attempt to clean burners in an automatic dishwasher Loosened food soil can clog burner holes and the caustic action of the dishwasher detergent can damage the burner heads Before putting the burner back dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm nven for 30 miniutec Then nlare it U
26. f necessary Switch off heat and remove food Preheating Preheating is very important when using temperatures below 225 F and when baking foods such as biscuits cookies cakes and other pasti ies Preheating is not necessary when tima nnabing nf r far ln roasting or iOr 10g Lilli CUUAINE VL whole meals Shelf Positions Most baking is done on the second shelf position B from the bottom When baking three or four items use two shelves positioned on the Ae V NAW RRANZFA RINE NJAA VAA second and fourth sets of supports B amp D from bottom of oven Bake angel food cakes on first shelf 7 position A from bottom of oven ee As your oven heats up the temperature change of the air in the oven may Cause water p dr roplets ts to form on the door EU EWARLE VRS CRAY WHELITE These droplets are less and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up glass harn Fare ects ee neta Baking Tips e Follow a tested recipe and measure the ingredients carefully If you are using a package mix follow label directions Ph ee eda Do not open wc oven door during a baking operation heat will be lost and the baking time might need to be extended This could cause poor baking results If you must open the door open it partially only 3 or 4 inches and close it as quickly as possible e Do not disturb the heat circulation in the oven with the us
27. foods and be kept away from the high heat of the gas flame The oven door should be closed during broiling How to Broil 1 If meat has fat or gristle near the edge cut vertical slashes through it about 2 inches apart but don t cut into meat We recommend that you nt tn nroavant avracavea ir im fat LU PLEVELL CALL OOLYYE smoking leaving a layer about 1 8 inch thick 2 Arrange food on rack and position the broiler pan on the appropriate shelf in the oven Placing food closer to flame increases exterior browning of food but also increases spattering and the possibility of fats and meat juices igniting 3 Close the oven door but do not latch it If the door latch is moved to the right during a broil operation the door may lock and you may not be able to open it until th a fatal the oven cools 4 Turn OVEN SET knob to BROIL For most foods turn OVEN TEMP knob to BROIL Note Chicken and ham are broiled at a lower setting in order to cook food through without over browning it 5 Turn most foods once during cooking the exception is thin fillets of fish oil one side place that side down on broiler rack and cook without turning until done Time foods for ahaut nana halft tot ry about one half the total cooking time turn food then continue to cook to preferred doneness 6 Turn OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to QFE Remove broiler pan from oven and serve food immediately Leave pan outside t
28. he oven to cool Chicken 450 e Use tongs to turn meat over e Steaks and chops should be at San nia latnir Fax hant henri pierced meat loses juices least 1 inch thick for best brouing results Pan broil thinner ones Broiling Guide ist Side 2nd Side Be Shelf Time Time Bre Position Minutes Minutes Quantity and or Thickness Ib about 8 thin slices Comments Food Arrange in single layer Ground Beef 1 Ib 4 patties Space evenly Up to 9 patties Well Done Y to in thick take about same time Beef Steaks Rare l in thick C 9 7 Steaks less than l inch cook Medium 1 to 12 lbs C 12 5 6 through before browning Well Done C 13 8 9 Pan frying i is recommended Rare 1 in thick B C 10 6 7 Slash fat Medium 2 to2 4 Ibs B C 15 9 12 Well Done B 25 16 18 Reduce times about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil with skin side down first 1 whole 2 to2 2 lbs split lengthwise Bakery Products Bread Toast or 2 4 slices Space evenly Place English Toaster Pastries pkg 2 muffins cut side up and brush with butter if desired English Muffins 2 split Cut through back of shell spread open Brush with melted butter before and after half time Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each nd ty id turn very carefully Brush with lemon butter before a
29. hen the door is closed Using Your Oven Automatic Ignition The oven burner and broil burner on your range are lighted 7 by electric ignition The oven and broiler cannot be operated in the event of a power failure To light the burners push in and turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature The burner should ignite within 60 seconds CAUTION DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE Trt TANATIONT SN RT SME TOAT ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN DURING AN ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE Resumption of electrical power when OVEN TEMP and OVEN SET controls mow th nw shin i are in any position OUNCT UWidll OFF will result in automatic ignition of the oven or broiler burner and could cause severe burns if at the time you were attempting to light the burner with a match A burner in use when an electrical nower failure occure will cantinue yy Yy In We Vuh SOLARA LR WY Wwe VY ALL WAAL ww to operate normally Before Using Your Oven _ Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the Oovell is cool Read the information on the following pages and keep this book handy Oven Controls The controls for your oven are marked OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP ne OVEN SET contro has settings for BAKE BROIL TIMED BAKE CLE oh and ae Whe he BAKE Use this setting for all
30. kware is recommended because it heats quickly and eveniy Most foods ay brown evenly in an aluminum skillet Minerals in food and water will stain but will not harm aluminum A quick scour with a soap filled wool pad after each use keeps aluminum cookware looking shiny new Use saucepans with tight fitting lids for cooking with minimum amounts of water Cast Iron If heated slowly most skillets will give satisfactory results Enamelware Under some conditions the enamel of some cookware may melt Follow cookware manufacturer s recommendations for cooking methods Glass There are two types of glass cookware those f for oven use only and those for top of range cooking saucepans coffee and teapots Glass conducts heat very slowly Heatproof Glass Ceramic Can be used for either surface or oven cooking It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly Check cookware manufacturer s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges Stainless Steel This metal alone wheesae Ber Se eS AALS ASS has poor a properties and is usually combined with copper aluminum or other metais for improved heat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Oven Light The light comes on automatically when the oven door is opened For model RGB746 use the switch on the upper control panel to turn the light on and off w
31. l a Dariare wurr ou at ehalf tn tha shalf E UBBERR ag U REB PHBS ER LU TUAW JREW stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls e Don t heat unopened food containers in the oven Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury e Don t use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this book Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range e Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens e When using cooking or roasting bags in oven follow the manufacturer s direction lwaye p romnava hrntlar man A Ye a WHARE YY RER UFAR es MA a from the oven as soon as you finish broiling Grease left m the pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan o When heniling 7 V BWA APN SFARRHE ry Ir close to the fla ignite Trim exces excessive flare ups e Make sure broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires s If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan turn off oven and keep oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out Self Cleaning Oven e Do not clean the door gasket The door gasket is essential for a mand anal Ra navroafiil nant ta mih Savvy Old By UGILIUL LIVE LU LUU damage or move it e Do not use oven cleaners No co
32. lder cleaning cloths or other materials on them LAILL W A KASR WAA VAR Wee How to Select Flame Size The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handles When using aluminum or aluminum clad stainless steel pots and pans adjust the flame so the circle it makes is about 1 2 inch smaiier than the bottom of the cookware When boiling use this same flame size 1 2 inch smaller than the bottom of the cookware no matter what the cookware is made of Foods cook just as quickly at a gentle boil as they do at a furious rolling boil A high boil creates steam and cooks away moisture flavor and nutrition Avoid it except for the few cooking processes which need a vigorous boil When frying or warming foods in stainless steel cast iron or enamelware keep the flame down lower to about 1 2 the diameter of the pan EA Beane Pussy VV Ren ir yir 8 cookware lower the flame even more St gt E Te E ou s an Lae a wm O om i or rE eg mt o lt ane 3 Rea ie arate ee control panei iiuminates ee Press and momentarily SU ae ines LIGHT switch rol panel to turn oe a 2 Pe a k E ane aapne m a l ia A ASEE E A Ay A N e aeaa a e e Top of Range Cookware Aluminum Medium weight coo
33. mmercial oven cleaner or oven linear nrotective coating of any LLLE LIUJLL YU aaa wa aiy kind should be used in or around any part of the oven e Remove the broiler pan and other cookware before self CREWS Wwe Jw cleaning the oven a Your UN e Keep range clean and free of accumulations of grease or spillovers which may ignite Zn i fee i HOLE REE E Cna ervice 2 90 e VEL Be Read The Problem Solver on page 23 of this book e Don t attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this book All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Flooring under the Range Your range like so many other household items is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or earneatinag When mavina the ra WER PIS LRAG VV ARAR ALIN V Addin CEA AEE nge on this type of flooring use care A Fin cotali tha mA nwor LFU not NASEGA CART range GYEI kitchen carpeting unless you place an insulating pad or sheet of 1 4 inch thick plywood between the range and carpeting When the fioor covering ends at the front of the range the area that the ranma unil ragt an achanld ha hilt in LGHMRY Willi Leol Uli MHIUUIU UY VUIL up with plywood or similar material to the same level or higher than the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or wr ray
34. n you must wait until the light goes off before moving the latch lever This will unlock the oven door so it can be opened Step 3 Turn the OVEN SET knob from CLEAN to OFF Important Any attempt to Unlock the door by force while C othe CLEANING light is on can rocipl i in damage tn tha daar ARH MAGIER Ain CY LAAU MiV UIL locking mechanism Questions and Answers Q Why won t my oven clean immediately even though I set the time and OVEN SET knob correctly A Check to be sure your START dial is set tc the same time as the range clock Also check to be sure LATCH LEVER is moved to the aaa i Bs 217 LRENZ Y LY FAs right as far as it will go Q If my oven clock is not working can I still self clean my oven A No Your Automatic Oven Timer uses the range clock to help start and stop your seli cleaning cycle Q Can i use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self cleaning oven A No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven If you do use them and do not wipe the oven absolutely clean the residue can scar the navan curfarea AL OWGL UI UYULL OULIGUYL and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned Q Can I clean the Woven Gasket around the oven door A No this gasket 1s essential for a good oven seal and care must be taken not to rub damage or move thi 1c gag cekot thi w SUVvaAwet Q What should I do if excessive
35. n push in and turn STOP dial clockwise to desired stop time Step 2 Turn the OVEN SET knob to CLEAN Step 3 Slide the Self Clean Latch Lever to the right as far as it will go to lock the oven door The CLEANING light will come on About 30 minutes later the LOCKED light comes on and the door locks The glowing LOCKED light indicates that the oven is hot and the door cannot be opened The oven door and window on models so equipped get hot during self cleaning DO NOT TOUCH Follow These Steps after Self Cleaning About 30 minutes after cleaning is completed when the oven has cooled and the coo can be unlocked tha TOCLKERN I Le LAU light goes out Step I Move the latch lever to the left as far as it will go to unlock the door Step 2 Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF How to Set a Cleaning Cycle to Start ata Later Time cen if you wish to start and s stop cleani ig at a later time than shown on the digital clock push in and turn the START dial to the time you wish to start Add the hours needed for cleanina to thic ctart time then wAWGtAAab ag OY ALILO Uae Liilinw LAI push in and turn the STOP dial to this desired time The oven will automatically turn on and off at the set times If You Have to Interrupt the Tleanine wela AAEN ERRARE baat A viw Step 2 Push the self clean latch lever to thel left as far as it will go If the LOCKED light is o
36. nd dante cooking if desired Dra reheat broiler to increase Absa Va iwi whow Cc tn tn Fish 1 ib fillets 44 to y in thick g A browning Increase times 5 10 minutes per side for 12 inch thick or home cured l in thick Ham Slices 450 Precooked 2 4 in 2 l in thick about lb Pork Chops Well Done Lamb Chops Medium 2 in B 8 4 7 Slash fat Well Done about 10 to 12 oz B 10 10 Medium 2 1 in B 10 4 6 Well Done about lb B Wieners 1 lb pkg 10 If desired split sausages in half similar precooked lengthwise cut into 5 to 6 inch sausages pieces bratwurst i4 Care and Cleaning Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance Before cleaning any part of your range except for operating the self cleaning cycle DISCONNECT ELECTRIC POWER TO THE RANGE at the fuse box or circuit breaker panel or pull the range power cord plug from the electric outiet aN m nni nec UORRLE It s a good idea to wipe the control panels clean after each use of the oven For a more thorough cleaning the control knobs can be pulled off the knob stems and the glass upper control panel can be cleaned on both sides ee SCS Remove To remove the glass panel i Discon
37. ne fares tery DUI Y icing ba t Leveling the Range Leveling legs are located on each corner of the base of the range Remove the bottom drawer on models so equipped and you can level the range on an uneven floor AW TWA LRA BEER A Bt NRE CORK ROSEY VY Wd ARNT ATK To remove drawer pull frawer out all tha waw gilt yam tho frn amp aE the vv wY aap amp AW AA ont and take it out To replace drawer insert glides at back of drawer beyond stop on range glides Lift drawer if necessary to insert easily iet front of drawer down then push t AIALVELIL Vi LEAVY wA LEU YY Aig CADE a in to close Both of the rear leveling legs will engage the ANTI TIP bracket allow for some side to side adjustment Allow a minimum clearance of 1 8 between the range and the leveling legs to permit installation into the ANTI TIP bracket Co Model and Serial Numbers in burner box under cooktop surface Burner Controls 3 Surface Burners Grates and Chrome z Drip Pans 4 OVEN SET Control 9 e e 5 6 Automatic Oven Timer Clock and Minute Timer 10 e Door Locked Indicator Oven Cleaning Indicator Cooktop Light Switch Oven Interior Light 15 Oven Light Switch 9 o lets you turn interior oven light on and off Removable Oven Door easily removed for oven cleaning 20 Lift Up C
38. nect power to the range 2 Remove the screw on each end of the backsplash 3 Remove the black metal strips on each end that hold the glass in place 4 Remove the contro knobs clock Omearrn AA Tew Alen AKA Padang eure kA Tere lat KIOS dliU SULCWds SCLULITTY LIC ASU switches amp Maroill PATNA AUA we WaiCiuny ICHIOUYVC place it on a smooth flat surface Clean it with mild soap and water rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Caution Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners or oven cleaners on glass or enamel control panel surfaces they will lt 3 damage the finish Outer Enamel Finish When the range is cool wash the enamei finish with mild soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser applied with a damp cloth Rinse the surface with clean water and dry with a soft cloth If you wish occasionally apply a thin coat of mild cleaning wax to help protect the finish There are a number of precautions you can take to avoid marring the surface of the range and to prevent it from becoming dull Don t slide heavy pans across it If you spill foods with a lot of acid tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices etc or foods with high sugar content clean them up as soon as possible If allowed to remain these foods could cause a dull spot Also no matter how stubborn the food stain never use harsh abrasive cleansers They could permanently damage the enamel surface
39. normal oven operations for example for cooking roasts or casseroles Only the bottom oven burner operates during baking BROIL Use this setting for broiling Only the top broil burner will operate TIMED BAKE Use this setting to turn the oven on and off at specified times when you waiit cooking to start and stop See Automatic Oven Timer on next page CLEAN Use this setting for the self cleaning function only OFF Shuts off power to the oven controls Oven will not operate The OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP bun anan m controis should be tUL ned t tO OFF whenever the oven is not in use The OVEN TEMP contra maintains the temperature you set for normal oven operation as well as for broiling For normal oven operation push in and turn the knob to the desired temperature which is marked in 25 increments it will normally take 30 to 60 seconds before the flame comes on After the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven burner cycles off completely then on with a full flame to keep the oven PRE COOPERS PS temperature controlled Oven On Indicator T taht Light on upper contro I panel glows when oven is in operation it goes out when the OVEN SET knob is turned to OFF ay IR A Uyen Si 2S menema a e eh eran a The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctiy on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will n
40. oil Pan on Cookie Sheet A 400 425 Meringue Spread to crust edges B C 325 350 One crust Glass or Satin finish Metal Pan A B 400 425 Two crust Glass or Satin finish Metal Pan B 400 425 Poctry che llace ar Gatin_finich Me tal Ban R i 4 ao ryshell eel WA ACA VA PEARL ATA DALAELIE A SHAW AGAR CREE l aw aneous B C Baked potatoes Scalloped dishes Miscell Souffles Glass or Metal Pan Set on Oven Shelf A B Glass Pan 45 65 20 25 Paper liners produce more moist crusts 2 4 hrs Use 300 F and Shelf B for small or individual cakes 20 35 If baking four layers use shelves B and D Bar cookies from mix use same time Use Shelf C and increase temperature 25 to 50 F for more browning 25 35 10 20 6 12 30 60 30 60 Reduce temperature to 300 F for large custard Cook bread or rice pudding with custard base 80 to 90 minutes An sn 30 60 30 75 45 70 Large pies use 400 F and increase time 15 25 To quickly brown meringue use 400 F for Q to 11 minutes 45 60 Custard fillings require lower temperature 40 60 longer time 13 16 n ei a 60 90 Increase time for large amount or size Sao Becta ais ear R e aaa a a Svsmnia emanate a rete Roasting Roasting is cooking by dry heat Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven Roasting temperatures which should be low and steady keep spattering to a minimum When ro
41. old down lip at the front Then push the back of the oven bottom down fully into place on the metal flanges and insert the hold down screws 7 Removable Oven Door The oven door is removable to make the interior more accessible during replacement of the lamp bulb al A MA Nog a Open the oven door fully and remove the two Phillips screws that hold the door to the hinges Then close the door to the automatic stop position at about 3 inches open and lift the door straight up and off the hinges Due to the large amount of insulation and the construction of the door it is heavy Note Care should be taken not to place hands between the spring hinge and the oven door frame as arrr wale e aA hanl and tha he a 1A LHC USO CUULU Say Vaun anu pinch fingers To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the out position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same ces snan hack acainct tima iaa ad Zawa A a waes Tf hin CLALiN AL MAURO the oven frame pull them back out When the door is in position open it fully and insert the two Phillips SCrews Atemeare snail tebdacatieis aaaeei aaan tgs E terran thts EAE EEEE TE are and Cleaning continued Operating the Self Cleaning Oven Recommended Cleaning Time Moderate Soil hours AU LEW barw WU thin spills an
42. ooktop 16 e e locks in up position to simplify cleaning underneath 22 Storage Drawer lease 23 Anti Tip Bracket ora Sa Late ate uc Inno see aiery Instru cuions ity a it SL en ENO SER h AL battles absans 1a etd eta ratet eed ts Automatic Ignition Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames In case of a power outage you can light the surface burners on your range with a match Hold a lighted match to the burner then turn the knob to the LITE position Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally wWNAitada MwA Ses Saws ARRUA Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are located on the lower control panel and are marked as to which burners they control To Light a Surface Burner Push the control knob in and turn itto LITE You will hear a little clicking noise the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner Lene thea huensa After the burner Laide knob to adjust the flam D o Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without i ga cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a potho
43. or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 PP ion consumer information Service e Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing ai 4 I adequate electrical gas exhaustin and other connecting facilities 39 4 corer 56001180098 CG ther help is needed concerning this ger Cons mer A Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 a i eem e anaana H POE E E anpa ME ma nesne AER ee Te AURI R R DAET ODA AIL ORS ee oa SST I TE a o AN Se eraat SN l i aer e perep a a g med aA Po rons aa B am erm Waranmoor TIENAAN EA S TA A R IT This warranty is extended to F me ne om ae BMD ne an c Cam General EIGCITriCc CGI avs STEROLS TNT See dre slovaca toca rena ey dn pees Rien ee the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is HIMES because you must pay to s hip n the produ ict to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home Ail warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SER
44. ot tilt when you are removing food from them or laminn fanan piacing food o on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the stop position Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This wili eliminate reaching into the hot oven r To remove a shelf from the oven pull it out to the stop position lift up on front and puli out Shelf Positions The oven has five shelf supports A bottom B C D and E top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested on Baking and Roasting pages Oven Vent Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear of the range see page 6 Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted e Vent openings and nearby surfaces may become hot Do not touch them e Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent Do not leave any items om the ook hot air from the vent anv Was Sante may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst piped ik hai ci A asap hen acai igk lien a bd fifa Automatic Oven Timer and Clock Conventional Time Center Model RGB744GEJ Radial Clock To set the clock push the knob in and turn the clock hands to the right to the correct time Then let
45. ounded three prong outlet in M aN rA AAAS arrst th tha Afa accoraance witn ine National Electrical Code Do not use an extension cord with this appliance YING ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach it to the wall or floor by installing the ANTI TIP bracket supplied To p L efthah Lat check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly remove the lt 7 drawer on models so equipped and inspect the rear leveling legs Make sure they fit securely into the slot in the bracket For models without a storage drawer carefully tip the range forward to check if the ANTI TIP bracket is engaged with the leveling legs If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason make sure the rear legs are 1 returned to their chet WISN Amaan oe ab hewn AL nt positions in the bracket when you push the range back e Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should o Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas Natural or LP on which it is to be used Your range can be converted for use on either type of gas e After prolonged use of a range high floor temperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this kind of use Never install the b e ranga aver vim tila ar linnlenm taugpw UV
46. r iene Lift out when cool Soak 5 10 minutes if desired in warm solution of dishwasher Burner Grates e Soap and Water e Soap Filled Scouring Pad detergent Scour with materials mentioned here to remove burned on food i Non metallic gt particles DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF CLEANING OVEN i paana Surface Burners e Solution for Cleaning Wipe off burner heads If heavy spillover occurs remove burners from range Inside of Coffee Makers see page i6 and soak them for 20 to 30 minutes in solution of hot water and e Soap and Water product for cleaning inside of coffee makers such as Dip It brand If soil does e Mild Abrasive Cleanser not rinse off completely scrub burners with soap and water or a mild abrasive e Damp Cloth cleanser and a damp cloth Dry burners in a warm oven for 30 minutes before returning them to the range DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF CLEANING OVEN en ces Spillage of marinades fruit juices and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration Spillovers should be wiped up immediately with care being taken to not touch any hot portion of the oven When the surface is cool clean and rinse ATN my K Se on eee pare nEn TA SE MEETS OTHER PEDO IT Oven Door Height Adfustment Repeated openings and closings an cause the oven door to work itself out of adjustment One side may close higher than the other and the door may not seal properly To adjust the height of the door i
47. r panel or unplug the range from the electric outlet Let the bulb cool completely before removing it Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb will break To remove Hold hand under Tacwus Teh BAe Ase Beet HK Aaa bE Fall iaip UULU CUYCI OU il UUCOSii L Idil when released With fingers of same hand firmly push down wire bail until it clears cover Lift off cover DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO REMOVE THIS COVER Replace bulb with a 40 watt home appliance bulb To replace cover Place cover into groove of lamp receptacle Lift wire bail up to center of cover until it snaps into place When in place wire holds cover firmly Be certain wire bail is not below depression in center of cover Removable Oven Bottom You can remove the oven bottom to clean any excessive spillovers before starting the self cleaning cycle To remove the oven bottom 1 Remove the oven shelves 2 Remove the two knurled hold down screws at the rear of the oven If they are too tight to remove by hand use a coin or screwdriver 3 To lift out the oven bottom place your fingers in the slots in the bottom and lift the rear of the oven bottom up and back until the oven hAttnss ta 1 eh Ik tt bottom is clear of the lip at the front 4 Then lift the bottom up and out To replace the bottom piace it in the oven with the back raised about 6 to 8 inches or until you can insert the front of the oven bottom under the h
48. surface has cooled wash and rinse T 1 Ename Surface For other spills such as fat spatterings etc wash with soap and water when cooled and then rinse Polish with a dry cloth Use a mild solution of soap and water Do not use any harsh abrasives or cleaning powders which may scratch or mar surface Painted Surfaces e Soap and Water Remove oven door see page 17 Clean with soap and water and replace Inside Oven Door e Soap and Water Avoid getting ANY cleaning materiais on the gasket Oven Gasket Cool before cleaning Frequent wiping with mild soap and water will prolong the time between major cleanings Be sure to rinse thoroughly Oven Liner e Soap and Water er or cleaned by hand using S soap and water iiv aalaaiareg WA as Rinse thoroughly to remove any soap after cleaning Shelves may also be cleaned in self cleaning oven but may lose some luster and discolor Clean as described below or in dishwasher DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF CLEANING OVEN as they will discolor Wipe all chrome drip pans after each cooking so unnoticed spatter will not burn on next time you cook To remove burned on spatters use any or all cleaning materials mentioned Rub lightly with scouring pad to prevent scratching of the surface Soap and Water Stiff Bristled Brush e Soap Filled Scouring Pad Non metallic Chrome Plated Drip Pans 7 raka
49. ter cleaning under the cooktop with hot mild soapy water and a clean cloth put the cooktop back in place Lift up a little to release the locking arms and push them in while guiding t the top back down Waweaaa Be careful not to pinch your fingers Broiler Pan amp Rack A ftar heniling ramava tha hronilor FALWI UIV LCILIUY O UIV VLIVU IL rack and carefully pour off the grease Wash and rinse the pan EF and rack in hot soapy water If food has burned on sprinkle the broiler rack while hot with detergent and cover with wet paper towels or a dish cloth Burned on foods will then soak loose while the meal is being served Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the oven Never attempt to clean them in the oven during the l i self cleaning cycle 4 4 4 midia Oven Shelves Oven shelves may be cleaned with a mild abrasive cleanser following manufacturer s directions After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth To remove heavy burned on soil soapy metal pads may be used following manufacturer s directions After scrubbing wash with soapy watar rincaandA Ary WAWdi LEMOW Li Mk ys Oven Licht Bulb ent DUD v week Ad me a The light bulb is located in the i upper left corner of the oven Before replacing the bulb disconnect electric power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breake
50. the knob out and continue turning to OFF Minute Timer The Minute Timer has been combined with the range clock Use it to time all your precise cooking operations You ll recognize it as the pointer which is different in color from the clock hands To set the Minute Timer turn the knob to the left without pushing in until the pointer reaches the number of minutes you want to time up to 60 At the end of the set time a buzzer sounds to tell you time is up Turn the knob without pushing in until the pointer reaches OFF and the buzzer stops Digital Time Center Model RGB746GEH Digital Clock Push in the center knob of the Minute Timer and turn the knob in either direction to set the digital clock numerals to the correct time The Minute Timer is the large dial to the left of the digital clock After setting the clock let the knob out and turn the Minute Timer pointer to OFF To set the Minute Timer turn the center knob clockwise without pushing in until the pointer reaches the number of minutes you want to time up to 60 At the end of the set time a buzzer sounds to tell you time is up Turn the knob without pushing in until the pointer reaches OFF and the DUZZEl Stops Automatic Oven Timer This Timer will automatically start and stop your oven for you Here s what you do 1 Make sure both your range clock and the START dial show the correct time of
51. wer Center i 800 626 2000 consumer information service if You Neea Service To obtain service see your warranty why you are not pleased In most FINALLY if your problem is still on the back page of this book cases this will solve the problem not resolved write We re proud of our service and NEXT if you are still not pleased Major Appliance want you to be pleased If for some write all the details including Consumer Action Panel reason you are not happy with the your phone number to 20 North Wacker Drive vom service you receive here are three Manager Consumer Relations Chicago Ilinois 60606 gt steps to follow for further help Hotpoint ss FIRST contact the people who Appliance Park f serviced your appliance Explain Louisville Kentucky 40225 bo Go ETNA CEET eTEN RPE RRR PINE 5 90 Pub No WHAT IS NOT COVERED sneer panei teenie get eA f FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original waivakaarn usa al ny purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any pari of tne range that failis because of a manufacturing defect e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Raad vour lice and Care material ERVIN yw TF AF DI wra If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below
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