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Hotpoint RF725GP Range User Manual

1. Do not touch heating elements or interior surface of oven These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units areas nearby surface units or any interior area of the oven allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop areas facing the cooktop oven vent opening surfaces near the opening crevices around the oven door and metal trim parts above the door Remember The inside surface of the oven maybe hot when the door is opened 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 the meat will be safe to eat continued next page SUOTJONAISUT AJOIVS UVI od WT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continua Oven Stand away from range when opening oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Don t heat unopened food containers in the oven Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Keep oven vent duct unobstructed Keep oven free from grease buildup Place oven Shelf in desired position while oven is cool If shelves must be handled when hot do notlet pot holder contact heating
2. y eene aana ewe recommended shelf position Broil for longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide Turn food only once during broiling Q Do 1 need to grease my broiler rack to prevent meat from sticking A No The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler heat thuskeeping the surface cool enough to prevent j suIloig meat from sticking to thesurtacce However spraying the broiler rack lightly with a vegetable cooking spray before cooking will make cleanup easier 21 Broiling Guide 1 Always use broiler pan and rack 4 If desired marinate meats or 7 Frozen steaks can be that comes with your oven It is chicken before broiling Or brush conventionally broiled by designed to minimize smoking and with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 positioning the oven shelf at next spattering by trapping juices in the minutes only lowest shelf position and increasing shielded lower part of the pan 5 When arranging food on pan cooking time given in this guide 2 Oven door should be open to the do not let fatty edges hang over 1 times per side broil stop position for all foods sides which could soil oven with 8 If your range is connected to except chicken fat dripping 208 Volts rare steaks may be 3 For steaks and chops stash fat 6 Broiler does not need to be broiled by preheating broil heater evenly around outside edges of meat preheated However for very thin and positioning the o
3. 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 in the back of this book It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure
4. 25 minutes per pound additional time 10 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 can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow directions given on package label Questions and Answers Q Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer A Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide section For roasts over 8Ibs cooked at 300 F with reduced time check with thermometer at half hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed Q Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it A Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing from oven Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat Q Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a roast or poultry A Itis rarely necessary to preheat your oven Preheat only for very small roasts which cook a short length of time Q When buying a roast are there any special tips that would help me cook it more evenly A Yes Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible or buy rolled roasts Q Can I seal the sides of my foil tent when roasting a turkey A Sealing the foil will steam the meat Leaving it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat 19 II opis sue
5. 7 00 by pressing INCREASE pad until 7 00 appears in the display Step 7 Press BAKE pad Step 8 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until 325 is displayed At 4 00 the oven will turn on automatically The word ON and the changing oven temperature will be displayed as the oven heats up Oven will continue to cook for the programmed 3 hours and shut off automatically at 7 00 Step 9 Remove food from oven Remember even though oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off NOTE The low temperature zone of this range between 50 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil When setting your oven for a delay start never let foods such as dairy products fish meat poultry etc sit for more than 2 hours before actual cooking begins Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed bacteria growth Baking 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 second and fourth sets of supports B amp D from bottom of oven Bake angel food cakes on first shelf position A from bottom of oven Baking Tips Follow a tested recipe and measure the ingredients carefully If you are us
6. To change oven temperature during BAKE cycle press BAKE pad and then INCREASE or DECREASE ad to get new temperature Step 6 Press CLEAR OFF when baking is finished and then remove food from oven How to Time Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day To set the clock first press the CLOCK pad TIME will flash in the display Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until correct time of day is displayed How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Oven turns on right away cooks for preset length of time and turns off automatically at the preset Stop Time Step 1 Position the shelf or shelves in the oven If cooking on two shelves at the same time place shelves on alternate shelf supports and stagger food on them Step 2 Close the oven door Step 3 Press COOK TIME pad Step 4 Press INCREASE pad until the desired length of baking time appears in the display UIAA INOA SUISN Step 5 Press BAKE pad Attention tone will occur if step 5 is not done Step 6 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired temperature is displayed The word ON and the rising oven temperature will be displayed as the oven heats up When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone will sound Oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time th
7. breaded or marinated in sauce before frying Add salt or other seasoning before cooking if meat has not been smoked or otherwise cured When melting marshmallows add milk or water Thick batter takes slightly longer time Turn over pancakes when bubbles rise to surface Use large enough kettle to prevent boilover Pasta doubles in size when cooked Cooker should jiggle 2 to 3 times per minute Stir frequently to prevent sticking Uncovered pan requires more water and longer time Break up or stir as needed while cooking Turn over or stir vegetable as necessary for even browning Rice and grits triple in volume after cooking Time at LO Rice I cup rice and 2 cups water for 25 minutes Grits I cup grits and 4 cups water for 40 minutes 11 IPMA SUTYOOD IBING Features of Your Oven Control 1 INCREASE Short taps to this pad increase time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold pad to increase time or temperature by larger amounts 2 DECREASE Short taps to this pad decrease time or temperature by smallamounts Press and hold pad to decrease time or temperature by larger amounts 3 BROIL Press this pad to select broil function Then tap INCREASE pad once to broil at LO 450 F or twice to broil at HI 550 F Tap DECREASE pad to change back to LO broil 4 BAKE Press this pad to select bake function Then tap or press INCREASE or DECREASE pad to display desired tem
8. hour Press and hold TIMER pad to clear timer 10 CLEAR OFF Press this pad to cancel all oven operations except clock and timer 11 PROGRAM STATUS Words light up in the display to indicate what is in time display Programmed information can be displayed at any time by pressing the pad of the operation you want to see For example you can display the current time of day while the timer is counting down by pressing the CLOCK pad 12 TIME DISPLAY Shows the time of day the times set for the timer or automatic oven operation 13 OVEN TEMPERATURE AND BROIL DISPLAY Shows the oven temperature or the broil setting selected 14 FUNCTION INDICATORS Lights up to show whether oven is in bake broil or self clean mode If F and a number flash on display and the control beeps this indicates function error code Press CLEAR OFF pad Allow oven to cool for one hour Put oven back into operation If function error code repeats disconnect power to the oven and call for service Oven Control Clock and Timer Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly The time of day cannot be changed during a TIME BAKE or CLEAN cycle To Set the Clock Step 1 Press the CLOCK pad Step 2 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day Power Outage After a power outage when power is restored the display will flash and t
9. 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 To make shelves slide more easily after each self cleaning function dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they contact shelf supports Q My oven shelves have become gray after the self clean cycle Is this normal A Yes After the self clean cycle the shelves may lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray color Adjusting Oven Thermostat When cooking a food for the first time in your new oven use time given on recipes as a guide Oven thermostats over a period of years may drift from the factory setting and the differences in temperatures between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 degrees are not unusual and you may be inclined to think that the new oven is not performing correctly However your new oven has been set correctly at the factory and is more apt to be accurate than the oven it replaced If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler you can adjust it yourself To decide how much to change the
10. of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access toa TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or service JdAJOS WI qo1g S JouINnsu0 SIJAJ YOUR HOTPOINT RANGE WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect eService trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service elmproper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities This warranty is extended to 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 LIMITED because you
11. or basting food during cooking Avoid spilling these materials on oven liner or door Step 2 Place in oven on shelf in A or B position No preheating is necessary Step 3 Press BAKE pad Step 4 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired temperature is displayed The word ON and the changing oven temperature will be displayed as the oven heats up When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone will sound To change oven temperature during BAKE cycle press BAKE pad and then INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get new temperature Step 5 Press CLEAR OFF when baking is finished and then remove food from oven Step 6 Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven Standing time recommended for roasts is tO to 20 minutes This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve Internal temperature will rise about 5 to t O F to compensate for temperature rise if desired remove the roast from oven sooner at 5 to 10 F less than temperature in the Roasting Guide NOTE You may wish to TIME BAKE as described in the Baking section of this book to turn oven on and off automatically Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached For Frozen Roasts Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 10 to
12. temperature set the oven temperature 25 F higher or lower than the temperature in your recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an idea of how much the temperature should be changed To adjust temperature 1 Press BAKE pad 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 F and 550 F by pressing the INCREASE pad and immediately press BAKE again and hold for 4 seconds 3 Continue to hold BAKE until preset oven temperature adjustment shows in display The factory set oven temperature adjustment is 00 4 Change temperature adjustment up to 35 degrees hotter 35 F or 35 degrees cooler 35 F by using the INCREASE or DECREASE pads 5 Press CLEAR OFF to clear display This adjustment you have made to the oven temperature will be remembered by the control and will automatically adjust the oven temperature by that amount each time you set a bake temperature This adjustment will not affect broil temperatures UIAC SUIUBI JIIS 94 SUNBIDdO ZA Cleating Guide NOTE Let range oven parts cool before touching or handling PART MATERIALS TO USE Bake Unit and Broil Unit GENERAL DIRECTIONS Do not clean the bake unit or broil unit Any soil will burn off when the unit is heated NOTE The bake unit can be lifted gently to clean the oven floor If spillover residue or ash accumulates around the bake unit gently wipe around the unit with warm water Broiler Panand
13. to such substances The fiberglass insulation in self clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood When You Get Your Range Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Be sure your appliance is properly grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual 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 Before performing any service DISCONNECT THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Don t allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door drawer or cooktop They could damage the range CAUTION ITEMS
14. units in the oven Pulling out shelf to the shelf 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 When using cooking or roasting hags in oven follow the manufacturer s directions Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire Be sure the vent duct is not covered and is in place Its absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottom or cooktop except as suggested in manual Improper installation of these liners may result in electric shock or fire Self Cleaning Oven Do not clean door gasket before reading special cleaning instructions in the Self Clean section of this book The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Book Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan and other cookware Listen for fan a fan noise should be heard sometime during the cleaning cycle If not call for service before self cleaning again Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self cleaning operation Surface Cooking Units Use proper pan size This appli
15. water mixture This will help prevent a brown residue fromforming when the oven is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Do not let water run down through openings in the top of the door B To help prevent water from getting in these slots when cleaning open the door as far as it will go Clean the door gasket C using a clean sponge to soak the soiled area with hydrogen peroxide Repeated soaking may be needed depending on the amount of soil Frequent cleaning will prevent excessive soil build up Do not rub the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an 2xtremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced Clean top sides and outside front of oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover D is in place A Oven Front Frame B Openings in Door C Oven Door Gasket D Oven Light Bulb Cover Step 3 Close the oven door and make sure the oven light is off eOven shelves may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self cleaning to make shelves slide more easily D
16. 0 00 to 12 00 by pressing INCREASE pad until 12 00 appears in the display The words DELAY CLEAN will also appear in the display The self clean cycle will automatically begin at 9 00 and finish at 12 00 The word on will appear on the display at 9 00 When the oven heats to a high temperature the word LOCK will be displayed It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature When the clean cycle is finished the word CLEAN will go out in the display and the oven will begin to cool When the oven temperature has fallen below the locking temperature about 20 30 minutes after the word CLEAN goes out at the end of the clean cycle the word LOCK goes out and the door can be opened Step 8 When the LOCK light is off open the door After a Clean Cycle After a clean cycle you may notice some white ash in the oven Just wipe it up with a damp cloth If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle the cycle may be repeated Care and Cleaning Operating the Self Cleaning Oven continued Questions and Answers Q If my oven clock is not working can I still self clean my oven A If the clock is no
17. How to get the best from Your Range Contents Aluminum Foil l 4 21 Roasting Roasting Guide 19 20 Use and Care Appliance Registration 2 Self Cleaning Instructions 25 27 Canning Tips 9 Shelves 14 28 of model Care and Cleaning 23 28 Thermostat Adjustment 27 RF72 5 GP Clock 13 Problem Solver 29 30 Consumer Services 31 Safety Instructions 2 5 Energy Saving Tips 5 Surface Cooking 8 11 Features 6 7 Control Settings 8 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Cooking Guide 10 11 Oven 14 22 Cookware Tips 10 11 Baking Baking Guide 15 18 Warranty Back Cover Broiling Broiling Guide 21 22 Control Settings 12 19 Door Removal 24 Light Bulb Replacement 14 24 GE Answer Center Preheating 5 18 800 626 2000 HOTPOINT Help us help you Before using your range 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 help 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 underneath the cooktop See the Features of Your Oven section in this book These numbers are also on the 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
18. NTERING OVEN TIME OR STOP TIME F AND A NUMBER FLASH ON DISPLAY 30 POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Oven temperature is too high to set self clean operation Al low the oven to cool and reset the controls Oven must cool below locking temperature approximately 30 minutes after the clean cycle is complete This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature elf the time display flashes F and a number you have function error code Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow oven to cool for one hour If the failure code repeats disconnect all power to the range Call for service Well Be There With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assis tance we ll be there All you have to do is cdi toll free In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Our consumer service professionals will provide expert repair service on your Hotpoint appliance scheduled ata time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your con venience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m week days 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your Hotpoint produ
19. Noodles or spaghetti Pressure Cooking Puddings Sauces Candies Frostings Vegetables Fresh Frozen Sauteed Onions green peppers mushrooms celery etc Rice and Grits Cookware Covered Skillet Uncovered Skillet Covered Skillet Covered Dutch Oven Kettle or Large Saucepan Small Uncovered Saucepan Skillet or Griddle Large Covered Kettle or Pot Pressure Cooker or Canner Uncovered Saucepan Covered Saucepan Covered Saucepan Uncovered Skillet Covered Saucepan trim rings ranging from blue to dark grey 3 Deep Fat Frying Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food Frosty foods bubble vigorously Watch foods frying at high temperatures Directions and Settings to Start Cooking HI Melt fat Switch to MED HI to brown chicken HI In cold skillet arrange bacon slices Cook just until starting to sizzle HI Melt fat Switch to MED to brown slowly HI Cover meat with water and cover pan or kettle Cook until steaming LO Allow 10 to 15 minutes to melt through Stir to smooth MEDIUM HI Heat skillet 8 to 10 minutes Grease lightly HI In covered kettle bring salted water to a boil uncover and add pasta slowly so boiling does not stop HI Heat until first jiggle is heard HI Bring just to boil HI Measure 1 2 to I inch water in saucepan Add salt and prepared vegetable In covered saucepan bring t
20. OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Keep hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher
21. Rack e Soap and Water eSoap Filled Scouring Pad eCommercial Oven Cleaner use on pan only not rack e Dishwasher Safe Chrome Plated eSoap and Water Drip Pans Plastic Scouring Pad under Plug in Units eSoap Filled Scouring Pad e Dishwasher Safe Drain fat and cool pan and rack slightly Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in oven to cool Sprinkle on detergent Fill the pan with warm water and spread damp cloth or paper towel over the rack Let pan and rack stand for a few minutes Wash scour it necessary Rinse and dry OPTION The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in a dishwasher DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF CLEANING OVEN DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF CLEANING OVEN Wipe after each cooking so unnoticed spatter will not burn on the next time you cook To remove burned on spatters use any or all cleaning materials mentioned Rub ight y with scouting pad to prevent scratching of surface OPTION The chrome plated drip pans may be also be cleaned in a dishwasher Control Knobs eMild Soap and Water Control Panel eDamp Cloth ePaper Towel eSoap and Water Metal including eSoap and Water Brushed Chrome Cooktop and Chrome Side Trim outside Glass Finish eSoup and Water Pull off knobs Wash gently but do not soak Dry and return control knobs u range DO NOT USE abrasives Wash control panel with soap and water using a cleaning powders steel wool soft cloth Rinse and dry with a soft cloth or plastic scou
22. absorb heat which may result in dry crisp crusts Reduce oven heat 25 F if lighter crusts are desired Rapid browning of some foods can be achieved by preheating cast iron cookware 3 Preheating the oven is not always necessary especially for foods that cook longer than 30 to 40 minutes For foods with short cooking times Food Bread Biscuits I 2 in thick Coffee cake Corn bread or muffins ingerbread Mutfins Popovers Quick loaf bread Yeast bread 2 loaves Plain rolls Sweet rolls Cakes without shortening Angel food Jelly roll Sponge Cakes Bundt cakes Cupcakes Fruitcakes Layer Layer chocolate Loaf Cookies Brownies Drop Refrigerator Rolledor sliced Fruits other Desserts Baked apples Custard Puddings rice and custard Pies Frozen Meringue One crust Two crust Pastry shell Miscellaneous Baked potatoes Scalloped dishes Souftles 18 Shelf Cookware Shiny Cookie Sheet B C Shiny Metal Pan with satin finish bottom Cast iron or Glass Pan Shiny Metal Pan with satin finish bottom Shiny Metal Muffin Pans Deep Glass or Cast iron Cups Metal or Glass Loaf Pans Metal or Glass Loaf Pans Shiny oblong or Muffin Pans Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans Aluminum Tube Pan Metal Jelly Roll Pan Metal or Ceramic Pan Metal or Ceramic Pan Shiny Metal Muffin Pans Metal or Glass Loaf or Tube Pan Shiny Metal Pan with satin f inish bottom Shiny Metal Pan with satin finis
23. ance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of cookware to burner will also improve efficiency Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Be sure drip pans and vent ducts are not covered and are in place Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring Don t use aluminum foil to line drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this book Misuse could result in a shock fire hazard or damage to the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service others may break because of the sudden change in temperature See section on Surface Cooking for suggestions To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units Always turn surface unit to OFF before removing cookware Keep an eye on foods being fried at HI or MEDIUM HI heat settings To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock always be certai
24. are not recommended for most surface cooking However when canning with water bath or pressure canner large diameter pots may be used This is because boiling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER Most syrup or sauce mixtures and all types of frying cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units Q Can I use special cooking equipment like an oriental wok on any surface units A Cookware without flat surfaces is not recommended The life of the surface unit can be shortened and the cooktop can be damaged from the high heat needed for this type of cooking Q Why am I not getting the heat I need from my surface units even though I have the knobs on the right setting A After turning surface units off and making sure they are cool check to make sure that the plug in units are securely fastened into the surface connection Observe Following Points in Canning 1 Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface unit If your range or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit use small diameter pots for good canning results 2 Flat bottomed canners must be used Do not use canners with flange
25. both about 2 apart If desired fat may be trimmed leaving layer about 1 8 thick Step 2 Place meat on broiler rack in broiler pan which comes with range Always use rack so fat drips into broiler pan otherwise juices may become hot enough to catch fire Step 3 Position shelf on recommended shelf position as suggested in Broiling Guide Most broiling is done on C position but if your range is connected to 208 Volts you may wish to use a higher position Step 4 Leave door open to the broil stop position except when broiling chicken The door stays open by itself yet proper temperature is maintained in the oven Step 5 Press BROIL pad Step 6 Select LO Broil 450 F by tapping INCREASE pad once Select HI Broil 550 F by tapping INCREASE pad twice To change from HI Broil to LO Broil press the BROIL pad then tap DECREASE pad once Step 7 Turn food only once during cooking Time foods for first side per Broiling Guide Turn food then use times given for second side as a guide to preferred doneness Where two thicknesses and times are given together use first times given for thinnest food Step 8 When Broiling is completed press CLEAR OFF Serve food immediately and leave pan outside oven to cool during meal for easiest cleaning Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack However you must mold the foil tightly to the rack an
26. ct warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year con tract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home free of shipping charge Our parts system provides access to over 47 000 Genuine Renewal Parts and all are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified ser vice personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation GE Answer Center 800 6262000 Whatever your question about any Hotpoint major appliance GE Answer Center information service is avail able to help Your cdl and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Telecommunication Device for the Deaf For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 Upon request we will provide Braille controls for a variety of Hotpoint appliances and a brochure to assist ir planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To ob tain these items free
27. d SUISvOyY Roasting Guide Type Meat Tender cuts of beef rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shoulder Ham precooked Ham raw For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above Poultry Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces Turkey 20 Oven Temperature 325 350 325 Doneness Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done Well Done Well Done To Warm Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Approximate Roasting Time in Minutes per Pound 3 to 5 Ibs 6 to 8 lbs 24 33 18 22 35 39 22 29 40 45 30 35 21 25 20 23 25 30 24 28 30 35 28 33 35 45 30 40 35 45 30 40 17 20 minutes per pound any weight Under 10 Ibs 10 to 15 Ibs 20 30 17 20 3 to 5 lbs Over 5 Ibs 35 40 30 35 35 40 10 to 15 Ibs Over 15 lbs 18 25 15 20 Internal Temperature F 140 1500 150 I 60 170 1 85 140 150 150 1600 1700 1 85 170 1800 1700 1800 115 1250 1700 1 85 1900 185 1 90 In thigh 1 85 1900 Broiling Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper unit in the oven Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum Step 1 If meat has fat or gristle near edge cut vertical slashes through
28. d cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Questions amp Answers Q Why should Lleavethedoor closed when broiling chicken A Chicken is the only food recommended for closed door broiling This is because chicken is relatively thicker than other foods you broil Closing the door holds more heat in the oven whichal lows chicken to cook evenly throughout Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a rack in the pan A Yes Using the rack suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices are protected by the rack andstay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Turn meat with tongs piercing meat i with a fork also allows juices to escape When broiling poultry or fish brush each side often i with butter i Q Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should i A In some areas the power voltage to the range may below i In these cases preheat the broil i unit for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan with toodin oven Check to see if youarecusingthe apiny Suyseoy
29. d or rippled bottoms often found in enamelware because they don t make enough contact with the surface unit and take too long to boil water RIGHT WRONG Q Why does my cookware tilt when I place it on the surface unit A Because the surface unit is not flat Make sure that the feet on the surface unit are sitting tightly in the cooktop indentation and the reflector ring is flat on the range surface Q Why is the porcelain finish on my cookware coming off A If you set the surface unit higher than required for the cookware material and leave it the finish may smoke crack pop or burn depending on the type of cookware Also cooking small amounts of dry food or cooking at high heat for long periods may damage the cookware s finish 3 When canning use recipes and procedures from reputable sources Reliable recipes and procedures are available from the manufacturer of your canner manufacturers of glass jars for canning such as Ball and Kerr and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service 4 Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam To avoid burns from steam or heat be careful when canning NOTE If your house has low voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions have been carefully followed The process time will be shortened by 1 using a pressure canner and 2 starting with HOT tap water for fastest heat
30. drip pan CAUTION Do not attempt to clean plug in surface units in an automatic dishwasher Do not immerse plug in surface units in liquids of any kind Do not bend the plug in surface unit plug terminals Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle 23 apiny sumo0ig Ba pue ares suru Lift Up Cooktop Clean the area under the cooktop often Built up soil especially grease may catch fire To make cleaning easier the entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position Be sure all surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop The support rod will hold the cooktop up while you clean underneath it After cleaning under the cooktop with hot mild soapy water and a clean cloth lower the cooktop Be careful not to pinch your fingers Brushed Chrome Finish on models so equipped Clean the brushed chrome top with warm soapy water or an all purpose household cleaner and immediately dry it with a clean soft cloth Take care to dry the surface following the grain To help prevent finger marks after cleaning spread a thin film of baby oil on the surface Wipe away excess oil with a clean soft cloth A good appliance wax will help protect this finish Oven Shelves Oven shelves may be cleaned with a mild abrasive cleanser After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth To remove heavy bu
31. em One of the grooves contains a spring clip and the other groove is clear Locate the molded rib inside the control knob Fit the molded rib into the clear groove on the knob stem Plug In Surface Units Clean the area under the drip pans often Built up soil especially grease may catch fire To make cleaning easier the plug in surface units are removable Lift a plug in unit about 1 above the drip pan just enough to grasp it and you can pull it out Do not lift a plug in unit more than 1 If you do it may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in Repeated lifting of the plug in unit more than 1 above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle Caution Be sure all controls are turned to OFF and surface units are cool before attempting to remove them After removing a plug in unit remove the drip pan under the unit and clean it according to directions in the Cleaning Guide Wipe around the edges of the surface unit opening Clean the area below the unit Rinse all washed areas with a damp cloth or sponge Receptacle Terminals Drip Pan To replace a plug in unit The drip pan must be placed into the surface cavity first Make sure the opening in the drip pan lines up with the receptacle Insert the terminals of the plug in unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle eGuide the surface unit into place so it fits evenly into the
32. en shut off automatically Step 7 Remove food from oven Remember even though oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off sured 15 Baking continued How to Set Delay Start and Stop Quick Reminder 1 Press COOK TIME pad 2 Press INCREASE DECREASE pad to set cooking time 3 Press STOP TIME pad 4 Press INCREASE DECREASE pad until desired Stop Time appears in display 5 Press BAKE pad 6 Press INCREASE DECREASE pad to select oven temperature Delay Start and Stop is setting the oven timer to turn the oven on and off automatically at a later time than the present time of day For example Let s say it s 2 00 and dinner time is shortly after 7 00 The recipe suggests 3 hours baking time at 325 F Here s how Step 1 Position the shelf or shelves in the oven If cooking on two shelves at the same time stagger the pans for best heat circulation Step 2 Close the oven door Step 3 Press COOK TIME pad 16 Step 4 For 3 hours of cooking time press INCREASE pad until 3 00 appears in the display Step 5 Press STOP TIME pad 5 00 appears on display and STOP TIME flashes The control automatically sets Stop Time by adding the Cook Time to the time of day In this example the time of day is 2 00 and the Cook Time is 3 hours Adding 3 hours to the time of day equals 5 00 Step 6 Change Stop Time from 5 00 to
33. h bottom Metal or Glass Loaf Pans Positior Metal or Glass Pans Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Glass or Metal Pans Glass Custard Cups or Casserole set in pan of hot water Glass Custard Cups or Casserole Oven Temperature 400 4750 35004000 4000 500 3500 40004250 375 35003750 375 425 375 425 350 3750 325 3750 375 4000 325 3500 325 3500 35003750 275 300 35003750 35003750 3500 325 3500 35004000 400 425 375 4000 350 4000 3000 50 325 Time Minutes 15 20 20 30 20 40 45 55 20 30 45 60 45 60 45 60 10 25 30 60 30 60 50 90 Foil Pan on Cookie Sheet 4000 250 Spread to crust edges 325 3500 Glass or Satin finish Metal Pan 4000 250 Glass or Satin finish Metal Pan 4000 250 Glass or Satin finish Metal Pan 4500 Set on oven shelf B C 325 4000 60 90 Glass 01 Metal Pan B C 325 3750 30 60 Glass Pan B 3000 500 30 75 preheating gives best appearance and crispness Although preheating is not necessary with meats it is preferred for baked goods 4 To prevent uneven heating and to save energy open the oven door as little as possible in checking food Comments Canned refrigerated biscuits take 2 to 4 minutes less time Preheat cast iron pan for crisp crust Decrease about 5 minutes for muffin mix or bake at 450 F for 25 minutes then at 350 F for I O
34. ilt up front and push shelf toward back of oven until it goes past stop on oven wall Then lower front of shelf and push it all the way back Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested on Baking and Roasting pages Oven Light The light comes on automatically when the oven door is opened Use the switch on the control panel to turn the light on and off when the door is closed Baking See Baking Guide Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an electronic control system We recommend that you operate the range for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven s performance If you think an adjustment is necessary see Adjusting Oven Temperature section How to Set Your Range for Baking Step 1 Position the shelf or shelves in the oven If cooking on two shelves at the same time place shelves on alternate shelf supports and stagger food on them Step 2 Close the oven door Step 3 Press BAKE pad Step 4 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad The display will show the last bake temperature that was used Step 5 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired temperature is displayed The word ON and the changing temperature will be displayed as the oven heats up When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone will sound
35. ime shown will no longer be correct for example after a 5 minute power interruption the clock will be 5 minutes slow Display flashes until clock is reset All other functions that were in operation when the power went out will have to be programmed again Timer The timer does not control oven operations The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes To Set the Timer Step 1 Press the TIMER pad Step 2 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the amount of time on timer The timer will start automatically within a few seconds of releasing the pad The timer as you are setting it will display seconds unti 60 seconds is reached Then it will display minutes and seconds until 60 minutes is reached After 60 minutes it will display hours HR now appears in display and minutes unti the maximum time of 9 hours and 55 minutes is reached To Reset Timer Press TIMER pad and then press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired time is reached To Cancel Timer Press TIMER pad until the word TIMER quits flashing on the display about 4 seconds Timer Tones The timer tone is 3 beeps followed by 1 beep every 6 seconds If you would like to remove the one beep every 6 seconds press and hold CLEAR OFF for 10 seconds To return the tone of I beep every six seconds press and hold CLEAR OFF for 10 seconds Display Messages If door appears on the display the oven door i
36. ing a package mix follow label directions Do not open the 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 Common Baking Problems and Possible Solutions PIES Burning around edges Edges of crust too thin eIncorrect baking temperature Bottom crust soggy and unbaked Allow crust and or filling to cool sufficiently before filling pie shell Filling may be too thin or juicy Filling allowed to stand in pie shell before baking Fill pie shells and bake immediately eIngredients and proper measuring 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 sealed together Edges of pie crust not built up high enough e Too much filling eCheck size of pie plate Pastry is tough crust not flaky Too much handling Fat too soft or cut in too fine Roll dough lightly and handle as little as possible CAKES Cake rises higher on one side Batter spread unevenly in pan eOven shelves not level Using warped pans Cakes cracking on top Oven temperature too high Batter too thick follow recipe or exact package directions eCheck for
37. ing of large quantities of water SUTYOO IIBJANS sdg Suruues IwoH Surface Cooking Guide Control Settings HI Highest setting MEDIUM HI Setting halfway between HI and MED MED Medium setting MEDIUM LO Setting halfway between MED and LO LO Lowest setting Food Cookware Cereal Cornmeal grits Covered oatmeal Saucepan Cocoa Uncovered Saucepan Eggs Cooked in shell Covered Saucepan Covered Skillet Fried sunny side up Uncovered Skillet Fried over easy Poached Covered Skillet Uncovered Skillet Scrambled or omelets Fruits Covered Saucepan Meats Braised Pot roasts of Covered beef lamb or veal Skillet pork steaks and chops Pan fried Tender Uncovered chops thin steaks up Skillet to 3 4 inch minute steaks hamburgers franks and sausage thin fish fillets 10 MEDIUM aR Directions and Settings to Start Cooking HI In covered pan bring water to boil before adding cereal HI Stir together water or milk and cocoa ingredients Bring lust to a boil HI At first perk switch heat to MEDIUM LO HI Cover eggs with cool water Cover pan cook until steaming MEDIUM HI Melt butter add eggs and cover skillet HI Melt butter HI In covered pan bring water to a boil HI Heat butter until light golden in color HI In covered pan bring fruit and water to boil HI Melt fat then add meat Switch
38. it maybe rotated without pushing in Be sure you turn control knob to OFF when you finish cooking An indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI Quick start for cooking bring water to boil MEDIUM HI Fast fry pan broil maintain fast boil on large amount of food MED Saute and brown maintain slow boil on large amount of food MEDIUM LO Steam rice cereal maintain serving temperature of most foods LO Cook after starting at HI cook with little water in covered pan NOTE 1 At HI and MEDIUM HI settings never leave food unattended Boilovers cause smoking greasy spillovers may catch fire 2 At MEDIUM LO and LO settings melt chocolate and butter on small surface unit Questions amp Answers Q May I can foods and preserves on my surface units A Yes but only use cookware designed for canning purposes Check the manufacturer s instructions and recipes for preserving foods Be sure canner is flat bottomed and fits over the center of the surface unit Since canning generates large amounts of steam be careful to avoid burns from steam or heat Canning should only be done on surface units Q Can I cover my drip pans with foil A No Clean as recommended in Cleaning Guide Home Canning Tips Canning should be done on surface units only Pots that extend beyond one inch of cooking element s trim ring
39. minutes for 8 cups less for fewer cups If you do not cover skillet baste eggs with fat to cook tops evenly Remove cooked eggs with slotted spoon or pancake turner Eggs continue to set slightly after cooking For omelet do not stir last few minutes When set fold in half Fresh fruit Use 1 4 to 1 2 cup water per pound of fruit Dried fruit Use water as package directs Time depends on whether fruit has been presoaked If not allow more cooking time Meat can be seasoned and floured before it is browned if desired Liquid variations for flavor could be wine fruit or tomato juice or meat broth Timing Steaks 1 to 2 inches 1 to 2 hours Beef Stew 2 to 3 hours Pot Roast 24 to 4 hours Pan frying is best for thin steaks and chops If rare is desired pre heat skillet before adding meat 2 To conserve the most cooking energy pans should be flat on the bottom have straight sides and tight fitting lids Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit A pan that extends more than one inch beyond the edge of the trim ring will trap heat causing discoloration on chrome Food Meats Fried Chicken Pan fried bacon Sauteed Less tender thin steaks chuck round etc liver thick or whole fish Simmered or stewed meat chicken corned beef smoked pork stewing beef tongue etc Melting chocolate butter marshmallows Pancakes or French toast Pasta
40. must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All 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 SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 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 righ ts and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attomey General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Part No 164D2588P050 RF725GP Pub No 39 4699 MNU082 8 91 CG HOTPOINT
41. n thick lemon butter before and during cooking if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning Ham slices 8 Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side for precooked 1 in thick or home cured ham Pork chops 2 1 2 in 10 10 Slash fat Well Done 2 Lin thick 13 13 about I Ib Lamb chops Medium 2 Lin thick C 10 9 Slash fat Well Done about I to12 oz c 12 I Medium 2 1 in thick C 14 12 Well Done about 1b B 17 12 14 Wieners and I Ib pkg 1 c HI 6 1 2 If desired split sausages in half similar precooked lengthwise cut into 5 to 6 inch pieces sausages bratwurst 2 Care and Cleaning See Cleaning Guide 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 BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE Control Panel Wash with soap and water Rinse with clean water and dry with a paper towel Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners because they may damage the finish Control Knobs The control knobs may be removed for cleaning To remove knob pull it straight off the stem If knob is difficult to remove place a thin cloth like a handkerchief or a piece of string under and around the knob edge and pull up Wash knobs in soap and water but do not soak To replace knob locate the groove in each side of the knob st
42. n that the controls for all surface units are at OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to remove the unit Don t immerse or soak removable surface units Don t put them in a dishwasher Do not self clean the surface units in the oven When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of pan Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added 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 Use deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Energy Saving Tips Surface Cooking Use cookware of medium weight aluminum with tight fitting covers and flat bottoms which completely cover the heated portion of the surface unit Cook fresh vegetables with a minimum amount of water in a covered pan Watch foods when bringing them quickly to cooking temperatures at high heat When food reaches cooking temperature reduce heat immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking Use residual heat with surface cooking whenever p
43. n the range while itis hot usea dry cleaners cleansing powders paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away When the or harsh abrasives These surface has cooled wash and rinse might scratch the surface For other spills such as fat smatterings etc wash with soap and water when cooled and then rinse Polish with a dry cloth Shelves can be cleaned in Selt Cleaning oven or dishwasher For heavy soil clean by hand and rinse thoroughly DO NOT USE dishwasher Spatters and spills burn away when the coils are heated At DO NOT attempt to clean end of a meal heat soiled units atHI Let soil burn 011 plug in units in the about a minute switch units to OFF Avoid getting self cleaning oven cleaning materials on coils Wipe off any cleaning DO NOT immerse plug in materials with damp paper towel before heating the unit units in any kind of liquid Let unit cool completely before handling Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration Spillovers should be wiped up immediately withcare being taken not to touch any hot portion of the oven When thesurtace is cool clean and rinse 28 Questions gt Use This Problem Solver peee PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT WORK OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK OVEN DOES NOT COOK PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Plug on range is n
44. o make the interior more accessible during replacement of the light bulb To remove the door open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges NOTE Be careful not to place hands between the spring hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch vour fingers com 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 time If hinges snap back against the oven frame pull them back out Care and Cleaning continued Operating the Self Cleaning Oven Programmed Cleaning Time 3 hours Quick Reminder 1 Prepare oven for cleaning 2 Close oven door 3 Press CLEAN pad 4 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set clean time Prepare the Oven Before Setting the Controls Step 1 Remove the broiler pan broiler rack all cookware and any aluminum foil fromthe oven they can t withstand the high cleaning temperatures Step 2 Clean spatters or soil on the ovenfrontframe A under the front edge of the cooktop the door liner outside the door gasket and the front edge of the oven cavity about 1 into the oven Use detergent and hot water with a soap filled steel WOOI pad then rinse well with a vinegar and
45. o boil HI Measure water and salt as above Add frozen block of vegetable In covered saucepan bring to boil HI In skillet melt fat HI Bring salted water to a boil Keep range and hood clean from accumulated grease Directions and Settings to Complete Cooking MEDIUM LO Cover skillet and cook until tender Uncover last few minutes MEDIUM HI Cook turning over as needed MEDIUM LO Cover and cook until tender MEDIUM LO Cook until fork tender Water should boil slowly For very large amounts medium heat may be needed Use small surface unit Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side MEDIUM HI Cook uncovered until tender For large amounts HI may be needed to keep water at rolling boil throughout entire cooking time MEDIUM HI for foods cooking 10 minutes or less MED for foods over 10 minutes MEDIUM LO To finish cooking MEDIUM HI Cook I pound 10 to 30 or more minutes depending on tenderness of vegetable MEDIUM LO Cook according to time on package MED Add vegetable Cook until desired tenderness is reached LO Cover and cook according to time Concave Bottom Wrong a e Rounded Bottom Riaht g Wrong i OVER Right NOT OVER 1 For crisp dry chicken cover after switching to MEDIUM LO for 10 minutes Uncover cook turning occasionally for 10 to 20 minutes A more attention free method is to start and cook at MED Meat may be
46. o not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self cleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperature may damage the porcelain finish of the oven After a Clean Cycle When the clean cycle is finished the word CLEAN will go out in the display and the oven will begin to cool When the oven temperature has fallen below the locking temperature about 20 30 minutes after the word CLEAN goes out at the end of the clean cycle the word LOCK goes out and the door can be opened Step 4 When the LOCK light is off open the door How to Set Oven for Cleaning Step 1 Follow steps at left to prepare the oven for cleaning Step 2 Close the oven door Step 3 Press CLEAN pad Step 4 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired Clean Time is displayed Clean Time is normally 3 hours You can change the Clean Time to anywhere between 2 and 4 hours depending on how dirty the oven is The self clean cycle will automatically begin after CLEAN is displayed and the word ON appears on the display When the oven heats to a high temperature the word LOCK will be displayed It will not be possible to open the oven door until the LOCK light goes off 25 UUL DUB IIB IPS ay SuMe10dg BID Sulu uO Operating the Self Cleaning Oven continued How to Delay Start of Cleaning Delay Start is setting the o
47. ossible For example when cooking eggs in the shell bring water and eggs to boil then turn to OFF position and cover with lid to complete the cooking Always turn surface unit off before removing cookware Oven Cooking Preheat oven only when necessary Most foods will cook satisfactorily without preheating If you find that preheating is necessary listen for the beep and put food in oven promptly after the oven is preheated Always turn oven OFF before removing food During baking avoid frequent door openings Keep door open as short a time as possible if it is opened Cook complete oven meals instead of just one food item Potatoes other vegetables and some desserts will cook together with a main dish casserole meat loaf chicken or roast Choose foods that cook at the same temperature and in approximately the same time Use residual heat in the oven whenever possible to finish cooking casseroles oven meals etc Also add rolls or precooked desserts to warm oven using residual heat to warm them SUOTJIN SUT AjJaJeS Jugez C AS1OUY SUIAR LL sdi Features of Your Range TUN Model RF725GP Feature Index 1 Removable Oven Door easily removed for oven cleaning 2 Bake Unit 3 Oven Interior Light 4 ON Indicator Light for Surface Units 5 Lift Up Cooktop support rods hold it up to simplify cleaning underneath 6 Model and Serial Numbers under cook
48. ot completely inserted in the electrical outlet The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown Oven controls not properly set Light bulb is loose or defective Tighten or replace Switch operating oven light is broken Call for service Aluminum foil being used improperly in oven Oven vent blocked on top of range Range or oven shelf not level Incorrect cookware being used Check Baking Guide for cookware tips eClock set incorrectly Controls set incorrectly Review each cooking section eShelf position is incorrect Check Baking Roasting and Broiling Guides Oven not set on Broil Oven temperature not set correctly eImproper shelf position being used Check Broiling Guide Food is being cooked on hot pan Cookware is not suited for broiling Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended eOven not set on Bake Oven temperature nor set correctly eShelf position is incorrect Check Roasting or Baking Guides eOven shelf is not level eIncorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting continued next page 29 ID sures opm ar a S TN lt z The Problem Solver continued PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT SELF CLEAN OVEN DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AFTER SELF CLEAN CYCLE CONTROL BEEPS AFTER E
49. perature 5 CLEAN Press this pad to select self cleaning function See Self Cleaning Instructions 6 COOK TIME Press this pad and then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the amount of time you want your food to cook Press BAKE and the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the oven temperature The oven will shut off after the selected Cook Time has run out 12 DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP KE TIMER BROIL EAN LOCK 7 STOP TIME Use this pad along with COOK TIME and INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the oven to start automatically cook for a specified time and stop automatically at a time you select 8 CLOCK Press this pad before setting the clock To set clock first press CLOCK pad TIME will flash in the display Tap INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the time of day by small amounts Press and hold INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the time of day by larger amounts 9 TIMER Press this pad to select timer function The timer does not control oven operations The timer can time up to 9 hours and 55 minutes To set timer first press TIMER pad TIMER will flash in the display Tap INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the time by small amounts Press and hold INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the time by larger amounts Hours and minutes will be displayed if the time set on the timer is more than 1 hour Minutes and seconds will be displayed if the time set on the timer is less than
50. proper shelf position eCheck pan size called for in recipe eImproper mixing of cake Cake falls Too much shortening sugar or liquid eCheck leavening agent baking powder or baking soda to assure freshness Make a habit to note expiration dates of packaged ingredients Cake not baked long enough or baked at incorrect temperature If adding oil to a cake mix make certain the oil is the type and amount specified Crust is hard Check temperature eCheck shelf position suryeg Cake has soggy layer or streaks at bottom Undermining ingredients Shortening too soft for proper creaming Too much liquid COOKIES amp BISCUITS Doughy center heavy crust on surface eCheck temperature eCheck shelf position Follow baking instructions carefully as given in reliable recipe or on convenience food package Flat cookie sheets will give more even baking results Don t overcrowd foods on a baking sheet Convenience foods used beyond their expiration date Browning more noticeable on one side Oven door not closed properly check gasket seal eCheck shelf position 17 Baking Guide 1 A uminum pans conduct heat quickly For most convention baking light shiny finishes gencrally give best results because they help prevent overbrowning For best browning results we recommend dill bottom surfaces for cake pans and pie plates 2 Dark or non shiny finishes and glasscookware generally
51. ring pads They will mar the surface DO NOT USE steel wool Wash rinse and then polish with a dry cloth abrasives ammonia acids or commercial oven cleaners Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water Rinse and polish with adry cloth If knobs are removed do not allow water to run down inside surface of glass while cleaning oven Door eSoap and Water oven Gasket e Hydrogen Peroxide oven Liner eSoap and Water Porcelain Enamel ePaper Towel and Painted Surfaces Dry Cloth e Soap and Water Shelves Soap and Water See Self Cle ning e Dishwasher Safe oven Directions Surface Unit Coils DO NOT USE oven INSIDE OF DOOR Clean ONLY the door liner outside cleaners cleansing powders the gasket The door is automatically cleaned it the oven or harsh abrasives is in the Self Cleaning cycle DO NOT rub or damage gasket Avoid getting soap and water on the gasket or in the openings at the top of the door OUTSIDE OF DOOR Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Soak with hydrogen peroxide Frequent soaking helps prevent soil buildup Do not rub See instructions in the Self Clean section of this book Cool before cleaning Frequent wiping with mild soap and water will prolong the time between major cleanings Be sure to rinse thoroughly to avoid additional staining For heavy soiling use your self cleaning cycle often DO NOT USE oven If acids should spill o
52. rned on soil soapy metal pads may be used After scrubbing wash with soapy water rinse and dry 24 Broiler Pan amp Rack After broiling remove the broiler pan and rack from the oven Remove the rack from the pan Carefully pour out the grease in the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the pan and rack in hot soapy water If food has burned on sprinkle the rack while hot with detergent and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth That way burned on foods will soak loose while the meal is being served Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the oven Do not clean in self cleaning oven Oven Light Bulb The light bulb is located on the rear wall of the oven Before replacing the bulb disconnect electric power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet Let the bulb completely before removing it Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth If you do the bulb will break Socket SY J S 3 Max Length Bulb To remove e Unscrew the cover and remove bulb To replace Put in a new 40 watt appliance bulb NOTE A 40 watt appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40 watt household bulb We recommend you use an appliance bulb that is no longer than 31 z inches Replace and tighten the cover Reconnect electrical power to the range DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS Lift Off Oven Door The oven door is removable t
53. s opened and needs to be closed If LOCK appears on the display the oven door is in the locked position BAKE BROIL and COOK TIME cannot be set if the door is in the locked position 13 0 1JUO UIAG ANOX Jo sa injesa 7 IUN pue MO Jo Wu0D WAO Using Your Oven Before Using Your Oven 1 Look at the controls Be sure you understand how to set them properly Read over the directions for the Oven Controls so you understand how to use them 2 Check oven interior Look at the shelves Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly to give sure sturdy support 3 Read over information and tips that follow 4 Keep this book handy so you can refer to it especially during the first weeks of using your new range 14 Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food 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 will eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove the shelves from the oven pull them toward you tilt front end upward and pull them out To replace place shelf on shelf support with stop locks curved extension of shelf facing up and toward rear of oven T
54. t working then the entire control is not working If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end ata specific time 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 thoroughly rinse the oven with water wiping it absolutely clean afterwards the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned Q Can I clean the Woven Gasket around the oven door A Yes but carefully and only with a clean sponge to soak the soiled area with hydrogen peroxide Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil Press the CLEAR OFF button Open windows to rid room of smoke Wait until the oven has cooled about 20 30 minutes and the word LOCK is off in the display Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Q Is the crackling sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions 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 cleaning Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of
55. to MEDIUM HI to brown meat Add water or other liquid HI Preheat skillet then grease lightly Cookware Tips 1 Use medium or heavy weight gt 4 MEDIUM LO MEDIUM LO or LO then add cereal Finish timing according to package directions MED to cook or 2 minutes to completely blend ingredients MEDIUM LO to maintain gentle but steady perk MEDIUM LO Cook only 3 to 4 minutes for soft cooked 15 minutes for hard cooked Continue cooking at MEDIUM HI until whites are just set about 3 to 5 more minutes MEDIUM LO then add eggs When bottoms of eggs have just set carefully turn over to cook other side MEDIUM LO Carefully add eggs Cook uncovered about 5 minutes at MEDIUM HI MED Add egg mixture Cook stirring to desired doneness MEDIUM LO Stir occasionally and check for sticking MEDIUM LO Simmer until fork tender MEDIUM HI or MED Brown and cook to desired doneness turning over as needed cookware Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals Cast iron and coated cast iron cookware are slow to absorb heat but generally cook evenly at LO or MED heat settings Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals Directions and Settings to Complete Cooking Comments Cereals bubble and expand as they cook use large enough saucepan to prevent boilover Milk boils over rapidly Watch as boiling point approaches Percolate 8 to 10
56. tol5 minutes Dark metal or glass give deepest browning Two piece pan is convenient Line pan with waxed paper Paper liners produce moister crusts Use 300 F and Shelf B for small 01 individual cakes If baking four layers use Shelves B and D Bar cookies from mix use same time Use Shelf C and increase temp 25 F to 50 F for more browning Reduce temp to 300 F for large custard Cook bread or rice pudding with custard base 80 to 90 minutes For large pies use 4000 F and moretime To quickly brown meringue use 400 F for 9 to I I minutes Custard fillings require lower temperature longer time Increase time for larger amount or SIze 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 toa minimum When roasting it is not necessary to sear baste cover or add water to your meal Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats Therefore ovencontrols are set for BAKE or TIME BAKE You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the oven is working properly Roasting is easy just follow these steps Step 1 Check weight of meat and place fat side up on roasting rack in a shallow pan Broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this Line broiler pan with aluminum toil when using pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cured meats
57. top 7 Plug In Surface Units 8 Chrome Plated Drip Pans 9 Surface Unit Controls 10 Oven Vent 11 Electronic Display Panel 12 Oven Light Switch lets you turn interior oven light on and off 13 Oven Controls Automatic Oven Timer turns your oven on and off for you automatically Oven Control and Thermostat Clock Timer lets you time any kitchen function even when the oven is in use 14 Broil Unit 15 Oven Shelf Supports 16 Oven Shelves easily removed or repositioned on shelf supports 17 Broiler Pan and Rack Explained on page 24 28 14 24 24 8 23 28 23 28 12 14 12 13 13 27 13 13 28 14 14 28 21 24 28 IFULVYN INOR JO SIINJVI A Surface Cooking See Surface Cooking Guide Surface Cooking with Infinite Heat Controls At both OFF and HI positions there is a slight niche so control clicks at those positions click on HI marks the highest setting the lowest setting is LO In a quiet kitchen you may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking indicating heat settings selected are being maintained Switching heats to higher settings always shows a quicker change than switching to lower settings How to Set the Controls Step 1 Grasp control knob and push in Step 2 Turn either clockwise or counterclockwise to desired heat setting Control must be pushed in to set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF
58. ven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day Quick Reminder Delay Start for Self Clean 1 Prepare oven for cleaning 2 Press CLEAN pad 3 Press INCREASE pad 4 Press STOP TIME pad Time that appears is 3 hours later than the time of day Press INCREASE pad until the Stop Time you desire appears in the display The self clean cycle will automatically begin 3 hours before the stop time you select For example Let s say it s 7 00 and you want the oven to begin self cleaning at 9 00 after you re finished in the kitchen The oven is just soiled a normal amount so the normal Clean Time of 3 hours is preferred Step 1 Prepare the oven for cleaning Step 2 Close the oven door Make sure the oven light is off Step 3 Press CLEAN pad 26 Step 4 Press INCREASE pad Three hours cleaning time is automatically set Step 5 If a longer or shorter Clean Time is desired press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired Clean Time is displayed Step 6 Press STOP TIME pad 10 00 appears on display and STOP TIME flashes The control automatically sets Stop Time by adding the Clean Time to the time of day In this example the time of day is 7 00 and the Clean Time is 3 hours Adding 3 hours to the time of day equals 10 00 Step 7 Change Stop Time from 1
59. ven shelf one To stash cut crosswise through foods or to increase browning position higher outer fat surface justto the edge of preheat if desired the meat Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent piercing meat and losing juices Quantity and or Shelf First Side Second Side Food Thickness Position Time Minutes Time Minutes Comments Bacon 1 2 Ib about 8 c AA 4 Arrange in single layer thin slices Ground Beef 1 1b 4 patties Space evenly Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 in 3 10 7 Up to 8 patties take about same time thick Beef Steaks Rare Iin thick 2 6 5 Steaks less than I inch thick cook Medium Ito 1 lbs 3 8 6 through before browning Pan frying is Well Done 12 HI recommended Slash fat Rare 1 Ain thick 10 7 8 Medium 2 to 2 bs 15 14 16 Well Done 25 20 25 Chicken I whole Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per side 2to24 Ibs for cut up chicken Brush each side with split lengthwise melted butter Broil with skin side down first and broil with door closed Bakery Products Bread Toast or 2to4 slices 112 Space evenly Place English muffins cut Toaster Pastries I pkg 2 side up and brush with butter if desired English Mutfins 2 split Lobster tails A 13 16 Do not Cut through back of shell spread open 6to X oz each turn over Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time Fish I Ib fillets1 4 te 5 Handle and turn very carefully Brush with 1 2 i

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