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RCA LGB336 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Contents
Aluminum Foil 17, 21, 23, 25, 30
Anti-Tip Device
Appliance Registration
Before You Call for Service 45, 46
Thermostat Adjustment—
Do It Yourself
Care and Cleaning
Clock/Timer
Consumer Services
Important Phone Numbers 47
Features
Installation Instructions 34–44
Air Adjustment
Flooring Under Range
Leveling
LP
Model and Serial Numbers
Oven
Baking
Use and Care & Installation
of Your Gas Range
2, 3, 35, 43, 44
2
20
28–33
12, 13
47
Power Outage
6, 7
Safety Instructions
Surface Cooking
42
36
43
43
2
14–27
16–19
Warranty
Broiling/Broiling Guide 23, 24
Control Settings
Door Removal
Light; Bulb Replacement 14, 32
Oven Bottom
Oven Vents
Roasting/Roasting Guide 21, 22
Self-Cleaning
Shelves
Burners
Control Settings
Cooktop Comparison
Cookware Tips
Flame Size
Lighting Instructions
Back Cover
Models
LGB336
11
LGB356
31
30
15, 33
25–27
15, 16, 31
13
3–5
8–10
8–10
8, 9
8
10
9
8

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  • Page 1 Contents Models Aluminum Foil 17, 21, 23, 25, 30 Broiling/Broiling Guide 23, 24 LGB336 Control Settings Anti-Tip Device 2, 3, 35, 43, 44 LGB356 Appliance Registration Door Removal Before You Call for Service 45, 46 Light; Bulb Replacement 14, 32 Thermostat Adjustment—...
  • Page 2 It lists causes of minor operating To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in problems that you can correct yourself. the back of this guide. To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/RCA Service Centers. WARNING We’re proud of our service and want you to be •...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE • Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or • The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic smoke damage should the packing material ignite. Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California •...

  • Page 4: Surface Cooking

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO Surface Cooking CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN • Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats. CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE • Always use the LITE position (on electric BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN ignition models) or the HI position (on standing CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH...
  • Page 5 • When using glass cookware, make sure it is • Keep the oven free from grease buildup. designed for top-of-range cooking. • Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a • If a combination of oils or fats will be used convenience in lifting heavy foods.
  • Page 6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary. Sealed Burners Standard Twin Burners Burner Cap Drip Pan Drip Pan (on some (on some models) models) Burner Head Burner Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Feature Index Explained (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) on page 1 OVEN SET Knob 11, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 26, 27, 32 2 Clock and Minute Timer 12, 13, 18 3 OVEN CYCLE Light 11, 12 4 OVEN TEMP Knob 11, 14, 16, 18–21,...

  • Page 8: Lighting Instructions

    HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and to cooking with induction or other electric surface cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or units, you will notice some differences when you use surface unit you have.
  • Page 9 Surface Burner Controls The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are On ranges with sealed burners: located on the control panel in front of the burners. • The smaller burner (right rear position) will give The two knobs on the left control the left front and the best simmer results.
  • Page 10 SURFACE COOKING (continued) Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—those recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. (saucepans, coffee and teapots).
  • Page 11 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROLS OVEN SET Control Knob The OVEN SET control knob has settings for OVEN SET BAKE, BROIL, TIME BAKE and CLEAN. When you turn the knob to the desired setting, the proper burner is activated for that operation. BAKE—Use this setting for all normal oven operations—for example, for cooking roasts or casseroles.

  • Page 12: Oven Set Knob

    FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROLS, CLOCK AND TIMER (continued) COOK CLOCK TIME ON/OFF SET TIME START OVEN TIMER TIME CYCLE ON/OFF ON/OFF 1. CLOCK. Press this pad before setting the 5. OVEN CYCLE light. Cycles on and off with the clock.
  • Page 13 OVEN CONTROLS, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed Baking or a Self-Cleaning cycle. To Set the Clock 1. Press the CLOCK pad. 2.

  • Page 14: Using Your Oven

    USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.

  • Page 15: Oven Vent

    Oven Vents • Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block become hot if left too close to the vent. these openings when cooking in the oven—it is •...

  • Page 16: Oven Shelves

    BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat. Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system.

  • Page 17: Aluminum Foil

    Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results. Cookies Aluminum Foil When baking cookies, Never entirely cover flat cookie sheets a shelf with aluminum (without sides) foil. This will disturb produce better-looking the heat circulation and cookies.

  • Page 18: Timed Baking

    TIMED BAKING Automatic Oven Timer How to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock regular timed baking. The latch is used for self- shows the correct time of day. cleaning only.
  • Page 19 How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop 4. For 3 hours of cooking time, Quick Reminder press the UP pad until “3:00” appears in the display. 1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE. 2. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the 5.

  • Page 20: Do It Yourself

    ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may feel that your new oven cooks differently To Adjust the Thermostat: than the one it replaced. We recommend that you Note the position of the pointer to the screw use your new oven for a few weeks to become more before making the adjustment.
  • Page 21 ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Therefore the oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound Roasting is cooking by dry heat.

  • 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. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. A.
  • Page 23 BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Turn the food only once broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. during cooking. Time the foods for the first Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the side according to the food.

  • Page 24: Broiling Guide

    BROILING GUIDE The oven door must be closed during broiling. • If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range.

  • Page 25: Oven Door Gasket

    OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting with an open window 3. Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame, or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first and the oven door outside the gasket with a self-clean cycle.
  • Page 26 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Never force the door latch handle. Forcing the OVEN SET OVEN TEMP handle may damage the door lock mechanism. The oven will now be set to clean for its normal time of three hours. 3.
  • Page 27 How to Delay Start of Cleaning You will have one minute to set a delayed start. 3. Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad. 1. Turn the OVEN SET knob and the OVEN TEMP 4. Press the UP or DOWN pad to set the time you knob to CLEAN.

  • Page 28: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure PART OF YOUR RANGE. safe and proper maintenance.
  • Page 29 CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Standard Twin Burners (on some models) You should clean the surface burners routinely, Grate especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these holes. Wipe off surface burners.

  • Page 30: Burner Grates

    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Burner Grates Lift out when cool. To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates Grates should be washed in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup regularly and, of course, ammonia to loosen the soil. Let sit overnight after spillovers.

  • Page 31: Broiler Pan And Grid

    Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, • Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the but it is heavy. You may need help fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely removing and replacing the door. low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well- fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy- To remove the door, open it a few efficient oven operation and good baking results.

  • Page 32: Oven Light Replacement

    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Light Replacement (on some models) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO disconnect the electrical power to the range at the REMOVE COVER. main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let 2.

  • Page 33: Oven Air Vents

    Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).

  • Page 34: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY CAUTION If you smell gas: Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure 1. Open windows. (Electric Ignition models only). 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4.
  • Page 35 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 30″ between the cooking Installation of this range must conform with surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets. local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI •...

  • Page 36: Model And Serial Numbers

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) GENERAL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION • See Dimensions and Clearances in this section Depending on your range, you’ll find the for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These model and serial numbers on a label on the dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.
  • Page 37 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations Your range is designed to operate at a pressure for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners of 4″ of water column on natural gas or, if designed This area allows for LP gas (propane or butane), 10″ of water for flush range column.
  • Page 38 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for (continued) Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Flexible Rigid Pipe Connector Hookup Hookup Pressure Pressure Union 90°...
  • Page 39 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (on some models) (continued) 1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the Electrical Requirements gas line in an easily accessed location outside of 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch the range. Make sure everyone operating the circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit range knows where and how to shut off the gas breaker or time delay fuse.
  • Page 40 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (continued) Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. Usage Situations where Appliance Do not use an adapter plug in these situations Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit.
  • Page 41 SEAL THE OPENINGS Quality of Flames Seal any openings in the wall behind the range The combustion quality of burner flames needs and in the floor under the range when hookups to be determined visually. are completed. (A) Yellow flames— Call for service CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Operation of all cooktop and oven burners...

  • Page 42: Anti-Tip Device

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. Air adjustment shutter To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly, remove the oven bottom.

  • Page 43: Cooktop

    INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE For cement or concrete construction, you ″ lag bolt and a 1/2″ O.D. will need a 1/4″ x 1 ⁄ sleeve anchor, which are not provided. Drill WARNING: the recommended size hole for the hardware. • Range MUST be secured with an Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole approved Anti-Tip device.
  • Page 44 NOTES...

  • Page 45: Before You Call For Service

    QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. LIGHT OR DO NOT • Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove BURN EVENLY burners (on models with standard twin burners) or burner heads (on models with sealed burners) or burner caps on spill-proof models, and clean them...
  • Page 46 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT WORK • Plug on 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 47: Parts And Accessories

    We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new RCA 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! In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Our consumer service professionals will provide expert repair service on your RCA appliance, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
  • Page 48 FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FOR SERVICE For one year from date of original purchase, we We at RCA strive to provide the highest quality products and service. Therefore we have designated will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the GE CONSUMER SERVICE, a leader in the service Range that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

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