Hotpoint RB525 Use And Care & Installation Instructions Manual
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Hotpoint RB525 Use And Care & Installation Instructions Manual

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How to get the best from
Your Range
Contents
Aluminum Foil
Anti-Tip Device
3, 20, 26, 30
Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
Clock
Consumer Services
Important Phone Numbers
Features
Installation Instructions
Leveling
Model & Serial Numbers
Oven
Baking
Broiling
Continuous Cleaning
Lift-Off Door
Light; Replacement
Preheating
4, 15–17
Roasting
Shelves
2
Storage Drawer
20–25
Oven Vent
11
Problem Solver
35
Thermostat Adjustment–
35
Do It Yourself
6, 7
Safety Instructions
26–30
Surface Controls
30
Canning Tips
2
Control Settings
12–19
Cooktop Comparison
13–15
Cookware Tips
18, 19
Warranty
24
GE Answer Center
18, 23
800.626.2000
12, 22
13, 19
16, 17
4, 12, 13, 16, 18, 22
25
25
Instructions for
31
15
3–5
8–10
10
8, 9
8
9
Back Cover
®
164D2966P237
39-4755
10-95
Use and Care
& Installation
Standard
Clean models
RB525
RB526
RB533
RB534
RB536
Continuous
Clean models
RB632
RB633
7
CG

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  • Page 1 Do It Yourself Standard Features 6, 7 Safety Instructions 3–5 Clean models Installation Instructions 26–30 Surface Controls 8–10 Leveling Canning Tips RB525 Model & Serial Numbers Control Settings 8, 9 Oven 12–19 Cooktop Comparison RB526 Baking 13–15 Cookware Tips Broiling 18, 19...
  • Page 2 We’re proud of our service and want you to be Manager, Consumer Relations pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the Hotpoint service you receive, here are 3 steps to follow for Appliance Park further help.

  • Page 3: Anti-Tip Device

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety • Do not leave children alone—children should precautions should be followed, including the not be left alone or unattended in an area where an following: appliance is in use.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Do not touch the surface units, the heating • Place the oven shelf in the desired position while elements or the interior surface of the oven. the oven is cool. If the shelves must be handled These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even when hot, do not let pot holder contact the heating though they are dark in color.
  • Page 5 • Always turn the surface units off before • If a combination of oils or fats will be used removing cookware. in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly. • To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock, always be certain that the controls for •...
  • Page 6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Not all features are on all models. Broiler Pan and Grid (on some models) Support Rods Drip Wells Some models have lift-up cooktops for easier cleaning. RB536 (appearance may vary)
  • Page 7 RB533 RB632 RB525 RB534 RB633 RB526 (appearance may vary) Explained Explained Feature Index on page Feature Index on page Not all models have all features. Not all models have all features. 1 Storage Drawer (on some models) 13 Surface Units, Drip Pans 4, 5, 8–10, 21...

  • Page 8: Surface Controls

    HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burners or If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other types of electric cooktops, you will notice some surface units you have.
  • Page 9 Cooking Guide Using Heat Settings HI—Used to begin cooking or to bring water to a boil. Reduce heat setting after water boils. Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and MED) Maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food. MED—Sauté and brown; keeps food at a medium boil or simmer.

  • Page 10: Home Canning Tips

    HOME CANNING TIPS Canning should be done on surface units only. HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS Pots that extend beyond one inch of surface unit’s FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER drip pan are not recommended for most surface THAN WATER.
  • Page 11 CLOCK (on some models) The clock serves several purposes. Follow the directions for the Clock and Timer that apply to your model. To Set the Clock Minute Timer To set the clock, push the The minute timer has been combined with the range knob in and turn the clock clock.

  • Page 12: Baking

    USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how 3. Read over the information and tips that follow. to set them properly. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, 2.

  • Page 13: Oven Shelves

    BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside using an oven control system. We recommend that surfaces of the range get hot too. 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.

  • Page 14: Pan Placement

    BAKING (continued) Baking Pans Pan Placement Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the For even cooking and proper browning, there must be pan determines the amount of browning that will occur. enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as •...

  • Page 15: Aluminum Foil

    Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.

  • Page 16: Preheating

    ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing, poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. after being removed from the oven. Standing time Roasting temperatures, which should be low and recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes.

  • Page 17: Roasting Guide

    Questions and Answers Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. the completion of cooking time is recommended.

  • Page 18: Broil Element

    BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from Turn the food, then use the upper element in the oven. Most fish and tender the times given for the cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to second side as a guide keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.

  • Page 19: Broiling Guide

    BROILING GUIDE • Always use a broiler pan and grid. They are • If desired, marinate meats or chicken before designed to minimize smoking and spattering by broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. to 10 minutes only.

  • Page 20: Care And Cleaning

    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. BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE.
  • Page 21 Surface Units and Drip Pans To replace a surface unit: To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest • Replace the drip pan into the recess in the setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil. cooktop.

  • Page 22: Oven Heating Elements

    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Broiler Pan and Grid (on some models) After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the grid from the pan.

  • Page 23: Lift-Off Oven Door

    Lift-Off Oven Door TO CLEAN THE DOOR: The oven door is removable, but it is heavy.You may need help Inside of door: removing and replacing the door. • Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy Do not lift the door by the handle. spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a This can cause the glass to break mild abrasive cleaner.
  • Page 24 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior (on some models) Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior: To Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven: Do not attempt to clean the oven until you have 1. Let the range parts cool before handling. We read this section.

  • Page 25: Oven Vent

    How to Remove the Storage Drawer or Kick Panel to Clean Under the Range The area under the range can be reached easily for To clean under models with a cleaning by removing the bottom drawer (on some front kick panel, remove the models).

  • Page 26: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN STEP 1 Read these instructions completely PREPARE THE OPENING and carefully. ″ spacing is recommended from the range to ⁄ IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for adjacent vertical walls above cooktop surface. the local electrical inspector’s use. Allow 30″...
  • Page 27 Flooring Under the Range BEFORE Your range, like many other household KNOCKOUT items, is heavy and can settle into soft RING floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or BRACKET carpeting. When moving the range on this type of flooring, use care and follow these simple and inexpensive instructions.
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) STEP 4 STEP 5 3 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION 4 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from A. Remove the 3 screws from the connector the connector block. Insert screws through block. each power cord terminal ring and into the B.
  • Page 29 STEP 6 STEP 7 3 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 4 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Remove the 3 screws from the connector Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. block. Insert bare wires between the connector Remove the grounding strap from the connector block terminals and movable nuts.
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) STEP 8 STEP 9 ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION LEVELING THE RANGE An ANTI-TIP bracket is supplied with instructions The range must be level. Leveling feet are located for installation in a variety of locations. The at each corner of the base of the range. Remove instructions include a template, a parts list and a the storage drawer or kick panel (depending on list of tools necessary to complete the installation.
  • Page 31 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL • The plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. NOT WORK • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown. •...
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  • Page 35: Parts And Accessories

    We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any Hotpoint major appliance, GE Answer ®...
  • Page 36 Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR HOTPOINT RANGE here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service For one year from date of original...

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