Hotpoint RGB744 Use And Care & Installation

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Aluminum Foil

Anti-Tip Device

Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning

Consumer Services

Natural Gas

Features

Installation Instructions 34Lt3

Air Adlustnlent

Leveling

Model and Serial Numbers 2

oven

Broiling, Broiling Guide

Control Se[tings

Light; BLIlb Replacement 14, 32

Oven Vents

Shelves

Power Outage

Problem Solver

Thermostat Adjustmm-

Safety Instructions

Surface Cooking

Burners

Control Settings

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lighting Instructions

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Page 1 Contents Aluminum Foil Oven Vents Anti-Tip Device &Installation Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning Shelves Is, 16 of Models Power Outage RGB744 Consumer Services Problem Solver Thermostat Adjustmm- RGB745 Natural Gas Safety Instructions Features Surface Cooking Installation Instructions 34Lt3 Burners 8- I ()
Page 2 . . Solver in the back 01’ this guide. To obtain service, scc the Consumer Services piigc in To obtain replacement parts, contact CiE/Hotpoint Service Centers. We’re proud of our service and want you to he pleased. If for some reason you arc not happy with [he service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic smoke damage should the packing material ignite. Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive...
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN ignition models) or the HI position (on standing pilot models) when igniting the top burners and CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN make sure the burners have ignited. CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH Never leave the surface burners unattended at ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Page 5 If a combination of oils or fats will be used Keep the oven free from grease buildup. in frying, stir together before heating or as fats Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a melt slowly. convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a proper pan size—Avoid pans that are precaution against burns from touching hot unstable or easily tipped.
Page 6 ,/” — -. -.,, .-. ‘ (on some & T..( ‘ 2.\ Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above.
Page 7 Explained Feature Index on page (Not all models have all - , -. . - X-2 I . I I , I(3, I 4 OVEN TEMP Knob 5 Oven Vent 25,28-30 4, 8.9, 28, 29.32 Control Knobs Is, I(3, 26, 3 I Shelf’...
Page 8 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? has gas burllcl-s. It’ Your 11(2W cook(op” best types of cookware to use, plus heat-Lip and coot-down times, depend upon the type of: burner or to cooking wi(h indLlction or other electric when yoLl Llse unit you have.
Page 9 Surface Burner Controls The knobs tha( turn the surface burners on and off are On ranges with sealed burners: rear The smaller burner (right position) wi II give The two knobs on [he left control the left front and the best simmer results. [t offers precise cooking performance I’or delicate foods.
Page 10 SURFACE COOKING (continued) Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is oven use only and those for top-of--range cooking recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat Most foods brown evenly in an alulminum skillet. very slowly. with minimum amounts of water.
Page 11 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROLS OVEN SET Control Knob The OVEN SET control knoh Ims settings t’or OVEN SET BAKE. BROIL, TIME BAKE CLEAN. When yc)LI tLlt”n the knt~b to the desired setting. (broil ) burner will operate. TIME BAKE—UW this setting to turn the oven on CLEAN-USC his sc[ting for the sell-cleaning Oven section.
Page 12: Clock And Timer
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROLS, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock and Timer with Press Pads Short taps to this pud increase the time by the ~ime by tal”gcr amounts. OVEN CYCLE light. Cycles on and oft’ with the burner(s) to maintain the oven temperi~ture. —...
Page 13 End of Cycle Tones (on models with press pads) with press pads) (on mode]s When power is restored, you will need to reset The end of cycle tone is a series of three beeps. the clock. Reminder beeps continue until the oven is turned off. All other functions that were in operation when the power went out will have to be programmed again.
Page 14: Using Your Oven
USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven properly. Pructice removin: and replacing the shelves while the oven is coo]. Read the information and tips on the t’ol lowing puges. Keep this guide handy where using your new range. Electric Ignition 1-...
Page 15: Oven Vents
Oven Vents Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent. these openings Metal items will become very hot if they are left on the cooktop and could cause burns. Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air The vent openings and nearby surf’aces may increase pressure in closed containers, which nmy...
Page 16: Pan Placement
BAKING think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust Thermostat section. It gives easy baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. the Oven instructions on how to adjust the thermostat. 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.
Page 17: Aluminum Foil
Baking Guides When Aluminum Foil Cookies When b~~king cookies, (without sides) the heat circulation and cookies. Cookies result in poor baking. A may be used to catch a on a lower shelf’ several or light browning may occur. For best results, only one cookie sheet in the oven at a (i me.
Page 18 TIMED BAKING /“ Automatic Oven Timer (on models with press pads) For models with DELAY START and STOP TIME dials, see the Automatic Oven Timers section in Oven Controls, Clock and Timer. How to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during To set the clock, regular timed baking.
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:()()” appears in the display. 1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE. 2. Turn [he OVEN knob to the desired tcmperiiturc.
Page 20: Do It Yourself
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may feel that your new oven cooks differently To Ad.iust the Thermostat: than the one it replaced. We recommend that you Note the position of the pointer to the screw before making the adjustment. recipes us a guide.
Page 21 ROASTI Do not lock the oven door with the latch duri]lg is 1“1::111)’ :1 hakit)g [31”OCCdUI”C llWd f’ol” IIMMIS. roasting. The latch is used for selt’-cletining (ml}. i I]: (Ilc (J\cn is w{)rki n: ptx)pcrly. ) Ti]ncd i ndic:i[ The oven low shelt’...
Page 22: Roasting Guide
ROASTING Questions and Answers 1s it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the f’inished internal tempmtture at the A. It is not necessury to prehwt yoLIr oven. completion cooking time recommended. shown in Roasting Guide. For Temperatures are that would help me more evenly?
Page 23 BROILING Turn the food only once broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. during cooking. Broil i n,g according to the broiled, Follow” these directions (() kwp spatter-in: and smoking (t) a m i n i mum. Turn {he food. then use the times given for the I’he oven door should be closed during broiling.
Page 24: Broiling Guide
BROILING GUIDE The oven door must be closed during broiling. Ii’ desired. mari nm Imxts or ch iciwn before broiling. or bl”ush with bw”bwue minutes only. Al w:~ys LISe dripping I’at could i ncrcasc brow]) in:. preheat i 1’ desired. Quantity and/or Ist Side 2nd Side...
Page 25 Before a Clean Cycle 3. Clean recommend venting with WI spatters or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first and the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by 1.
Page 26 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set the Oven for Cleaning 3. When the clean cycle is complete, you will be able the OVEN TEMP slide the door latch handle to the left us far as it controls will snap in[o the final location is reached.
Page 27 How to Delay Start of Cleaning Models with dials: Models with press pads: YOLI have one minute to set a delayed start. shown than on the clock, push in and turn the DELAY OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP 1. Turn the knob START dial to the time you wish to start.
Page 28 CARE AND CLEANING Proper Follow these directions help assure sfit’e and proper m:iinten:mce. ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE. CLEANING CAUTION: D() NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL B[JRNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PI.ACE. Sealed Burner Assemblies (011 x)tllc nloci~]s) The clec[rode of’...
Page 29 Burner Heads (OJ1 burners Otl]}) holes In the burners of your range, and the spark For more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft ignition and an even, unhtimpcred remove any traces of’ the cleanser that might clog the burner openings. Do not use steel wool because it will You should clean the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spiilovers, which the holes become clogged, clean them with a sewing...
Page 30: Burner Grates
CARE AND CLEANING ( C t ) n [ i nucLi J Burner Grates dry them (horoughly by pu[ling [hcm in a w’at”!ll {)~’cn prevent rusting on cast iron gratts, apply’ :L ‘1’0 coaling of cook” i n: oi I on [he bottom” ot” (he SI”:IICS. rid of’...
Page 31 \ ‘ , removing and repli~ci ilg the door.” door, bilking rcsul[s. c 11’ic icnt ()\cn opcra[ ion :Lnd good” inches [() [hc spccia] sIOIJ p~)sit io]] I 1’ you m)[icc [he g:tskc[ becoming worn, frayed or firmly NOTE: , Inside Gasket , ,,.
Page 32: Control Panel And Knobs
CARE AND CLEANING Oven Light Replacement (on CAUTION: REMOVE COVER. disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let 2. Do INN t(mch I1o( bu]b with a wet cloth. Replace the light cover and bulb cool completely.
Page 33: Oven Air Vents
Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of” the range. They provide Ihe air inlet and outlet that range operate properly with correct Air openings are located at the rear of’ the Vent appearance and location vary Lift-up Cooktop” (on nm]c]s with stundard [win bLlrnm) Sonic dual...
Page 34 Depth with Door Open: Guide and the Installation Instructions 4678” for future use. This appliance must be properly grounded. Range Height: RGB744 RGB745 46%” WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this guide.
Page 35 INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 30” between the cooking Installation of this range must conform witb surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets. local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI If a 30”...
Page 36 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers Pencil and ruler dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. Two pipe wrenches (one for backup) The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening l%” open-end or adjustable wrench (see (h Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
Page 37 Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations pROvlDE ADEQUATE GAS SUpplY 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 for LP gas (propane or butane), 10” of water column.
Page 38 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS (continued) Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Pressure Regulator 90<’ Elbow ~ (provided) Flex , .- , - .! Adapter Flex Connector...
Page 39 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS (continued) (on some Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the Requirements gas line in an easily accessec] 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 Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. 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 maybe used only on a 15-amp circuit.
Page 41 SEAL THE OPENINGS Quality of Flames Seal any openings in the wall behind the range to be determined visually. and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. SURFACE BURNERS Surface Burner Ignition Yellow tips on outer cones— Operation of all cooktop and oven burners Normal for 1,1>...
Page 42 AND OVEN ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly, remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle [on some models (see below)]. and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should burn with no yellow tipping.
Page 43 LEVELING THE RANGE 1. Remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel. 2. [Jse a 3/16” open-end or socket wrench to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns. 3. Use a l:X” open-end or adjustable wrench to back - out the front leveling legs of the device 2X”...
Page 44 CONVERTING TO LP GAS Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP Standard Twin Burner Models (models with lift-up cooktop) — natural ,qas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these instruct ions and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas. TOOLS REQUIRED: ‘1’-10 Torxdrivcr (for sealed burners) 1/2”...
Page 45 Orifice Spuds for Converting to 1P Gas: BURNERS ON MODELS Step 4 if EQUIPPED WITH SEALED BURNERS (See LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed range is equipped with standard twin burners.) with this Use and Care guide. LP orifice have a 2-digit number and the letter “I,”...
Page 46 CONVERTING TO LP GAS (continued) HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERSON MODELS WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS (continued) WITH STANDARD TWIN BURNERS EQUIPPED (See Step 3 if range is equipped with sealed burners.) spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes.
Page 47 BURNER ORIFICES loosen the For LP gas, Oven Burner Phillips head screw ancl 1. Remove oven door, storage drawer or broiler rotate the shutter to the drawer, oven bottom and burnt’r baffle’ (on some full open position. With Screw models). The lower burn{>r orifice spud is baffle in place, flames Air Shutter located behind the storage drawer, broiler...
Page 48 HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE CHECK QUALITY OF FLAMES WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS (continued) The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. (A) Yellow flames— BURNER VALVE$ Call for service valves with NOTE: only adjustable.
Page 49 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT WORK Plug on ran~e is not completely inserted i n the electrical outlet. The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. controls not properly set. Oven Door left in locked position after cleaning. TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT OR DO NOT Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged.
Page 50 THE PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM FOOD DOES NOT the Broiling section. Oven controls not properly set. See BROIL PROPERLY Food is bci ng cooked on a hot pan. Cookware is not su i[cd fol- broiling. pan rack properly foil Llsed on the broiler has not been fitted Oven bottom not securely seated in position.
Page 51 We’ll Be There In-Home Repair Service 800&E-CARES (8W-432-2737,) For Customers With Special Needs... Service Contracts Parts andAccessories 800-626-2002 User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet Individuals qualified t.o sew-vice their own appliances (:111 cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
Page 52 Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR HOTPOINT GAS RANGE here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding...

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