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Hotpoint RB557 Use And Care Manual

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Contents
Aluminum Foil
4, 19, 21, 22
Anti-Tip Device
Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
Clock and Timer
Consumer Services
Important Phone Numbers
Removal of Packaging Tape
Features
Model and Serial Numbers
Oven
Baking
Broiling
Lift-Off Oven Door
Oven Control Settings
Oven Vent
Roasting
3, 6, 7, 28
Shelves
2
Preparation
15, 25–27
Problem Solver
8
Thermostat Adjustment—
31
Do It Yourself
31
Safety Instructions
2
Surface Cooking
6, 7
Canning Tips
2
Cooktop Comparison
Cookware Tips
16–24
17–19
Glass Cooktop Cleaning
23, 24
Surface Control Settings
26
Warranty
GE Answer Center
16
4, 27
800.626.2000
21, 22
16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 26
8, 28
29, 30
20
3–5
9–15
14
9, 10
12–14
15
11
Back Cover
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Use and Care
Guide
Model RB557
164D2966P197-2
39-4748
9-96
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  • Page 1 9, 10 Cookware Tips 12–14 Oven 16–24 Baking 17–19 Glass Cooktop Cleaning Broiling 23, 24 Surface Control Settings Lift-Off Oven Door Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center Oven Control Settings ® Oven Vent 4, 27 800.626.2000 Model RB557 164D2966P197-2 39-4748 9-96...

  • Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers 2

    Manager, Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: Major Appliance Consumer Action Program...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic • Teach children not to play with the controls safety precautions should be followed, including or any other part of the range. the following: • Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the range.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Keep the hood and grease filters clean to Oven maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires. • Stand away from the range when opening • Do not let cooking grease or other flammable the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes materials accumulate in or near the range.
  • Page 5 Cooktop and Radiant Surface Units • Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may damage the cooktop and the pan. • Use proper pan size—select • Do not allow water, other liquids or grease to cookware having flat bottoms remain on the cooktop or the control panel. large enough to cover the selected surface unit heating element.
  • Page 6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 13 14 Model: RB557...
  • Page 7 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Explained Features Index on page 1 Broiler Pan and Grid 4, 21–24, 26 2 Storage Drawer 3 Anti-Tip Device 3, 28 See the Installation Instructions. 4 Model and Serial Numbers 5 Bake Element 25, 27 May be lifted gently for wiping oven floor. 6 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 26...

  • Page 8: Oven

    PREPARATION Flooring Under the Range Leveling the Range Your range, like many other household items, Leveling screws are located on each corner of the base is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings of the range. Remove the bottom drawer and you can such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.
  • Page 9 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE WITH YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has a radiant glass ceramic cooktop. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and If you are used to cooking with gas burners or electric cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface units, you will notice some differences when surface unit you have.

  • Page 10: Features

    COOKTOP COMPARISON (continued) General Information About Radiant Surface Units The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass may smooth glass surface. The surface units are shown by leave metal marks. These metal marks will appear as small scratches.

  • Page 11: Cookware Tips

    SURFACE CONTROLS At both OFF and HI positions, there is a slight niche so control “clicks” at those positions; the word HI marks the highest setting; the lowest setting is the word LO. In a quiet kitchen you may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating heat settings selected are being maintained.

  • Page 12: Surface Controls

    SURFACE CONTROLS (continued) Hot Surface Indicator Lights A HOT SURFACE light will glow brightly when any radiant element is hot to the touch, and will remain lit after the unit is turned off until the surface is cool enough to touch. •...
  • Page 13 How to Check Pan Performance Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop. The correct cookware reduces the temperature of the cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms spillovers burning onto the cooktop.

  • Page 14: Surface Cooking

    HOME CANNING TIPS Canning should be done on the cooktop only. HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER circle are not recommended for most surface cooking. THAN WATER.
  • Page 15 GLASS COOKTOP CLEANING Cleaning of glass cooktops is different from cleaning SPECIAL CARE: Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect fudge, candy syrups) or melted plastics can cause the surface of your new glass cooktop follow these pitting of the surface of your cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still basic steps.

  • Page 16: Baking

    USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand NOTE: You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell how to set them properly. the first few times you turn your oven on. This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in a short 2.
  • Page 17 BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. It is recommended that you operate the oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven’s performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It Yourself instructions.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Aluminum Foil

    Pies Cakes For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil uneven baking results and poorly shaped products. pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier...

  • Page 20: Do It Yourself

    ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently 3. Hold both parts of the knob as shown in the than the one it replaced. We recommend that you illustration of the back of the OVEN CONTROL use your new oven for a few weeks to become more knob and turn so the lower screw moves in the familiar with it, following the times given in your...
  • Page 21 ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or Most meats continue to cook slightly after being poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. removed from the oven. The internal temperature will Roasting temperatures, which should be low and rise about 5°...

  • Page 22: Roasting Guide

    ROASTING (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the A.
  • Page 23 BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the Position the shelf on the recommended shelf position upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender as suggested in the Broiling Guide. Most broiling is cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to done on C position, but if your range is connected to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.

  • Page 24: Broiling Guide

    BROILING GUIDE • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with • When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and edges hang over the sides. These could soil the spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower oven bottom.

  • Page 25: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF AND Follow these directions carefully in caring for your SURFACES ARE COOL BEFORE CLEANING cooktop to assure safe and proper maintenance. ANY PART OF THE RANGE. Be sure that the surface unit control knobs are Proper care and cleaning are important so your radiant turned off and that the entire cooktop is cool cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory...

  • Page 26: Broiler Pan And Grid

    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Broiler Pan and Grid If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods. The broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.

  • Page 27: Painted Surfaces

    Removable Storage Drawer The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware To remove: and bakeware. Do not store plastics and flammable Pull the drawer straight out material in the drawer. and lift over the guide stops. Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer is To replace: too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened.
  • Page 28 ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING • All ranges can tip. • Injury could result. • Install the Anti-tip device packed with the range. • See the Installation Instructions. STABILITY DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BRACKET KIT NO. 342473 Tools needed: 3. Determine whether you will anchor the bracket to the floor or wall.

  • Page 29: Problem Solver

    QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT WORK • The plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. •...
  • Page 30 PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT • You must use pans which are absolutely flat. If light can be seen between the MAINTAIN A ROLLING pan bottom and a straight edge, the surface units will not transfer heat properly. BOIL OR FRYING RATE •...

  • Page 31: 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 32 Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR HOTPOINT ELECTRIC RANGE here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ********************** For one year from date of original This warranty is extended to the...

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