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Aluminum Foil
Anti-Tip Device
Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
Clock/Timer
Consumer Services
Features
Model & Serial Numbers
Oven
Baking
Broiling/Broiling Guide 19, 20
Door Removal
Light
Light Bulb Replacement
Use and Care
of Your Range
5, 15, 17–19
Oven Control Settings 13, 14, 16–19
3, 6, 7, 27
Preheating
Roasting/Roasting Guide 17, 18
2
21–26
Shelves 4, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 24
12
Thermostat Adjustment
Preparation
31
Problem Solver
6, 7
2, 6, 7
Safety Instructions
13–20
Surface Cooking
Cooking Tips
14, 15
Cooktop Comparison
25
Home Canning Tips
13
Surface Control Settings
Warranty
26
Model
LEB131
14, 18, 20
16
8
28
3–5
8–11
10
8
11
9
Back Cover
164D1913P080-1
79-4092
9-95 CG
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- Page 1 Contents Model Aluminum Foil 5, 15, 17–19 Oven Control Settings 13, 14, 16–19 LEB131 Anti-Tip Device 3, 6, 7, 27 Preheating 14, 18, 20 Roasting/Roasting Guide 17, 18 Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning 21–26 Shelves 4, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 24...
- Page 2 HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your You’ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on new range properly. the front of the range behind the storage drawer. Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO safety precautions should be followed, including CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN the following: CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN •...
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Do not touch the surface units, the heating Oven elements or interior surface of oven. These • Stand away from range when opening oven surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause they are dark in color.
- Page 5 Surface Cooking Units • When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread • Use proper pan size—Select the flame. cookware having flat bottoms • Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. large enough to cover the surface Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh unit heating element.
- Page 6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 11 12 LEB131...
- Page 7 Explained Feature Index on page 1 Storage Drawer 2 Model and Serial Numbers 3 Anti-Tip Device 3, 27 (See Installation Instructions) 4 Bake Element (May be lifted gently for wiping oven floor.) 5 Oven Shelves 4, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 24 6 Broil Element 19, 22 7 Lift-Up Cooktop...
- Page 8 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE WITH YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or types of electric cooktops, you will notice some surface unit you have.
- Page 9 SURFACE CONTROLS Your surface units and controls are designed to give you an infinite choice of heat settings for surface unit cooking. At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. When cooking in a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight “clicking” sounds—an indication that the heat settings you selected are being maintained.
- Page 10 COOKING TIPS Cookware • Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Right Wrong Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals.
- Page 11 HOME CANNING TIPS Canning should be done on surface units only. HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER Pots that extend beyond one inch of surface unit’s POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER drip pan are not recommended for most surface THAN WATER.
- Page 12 CLOCK AND TIMER (on some models) Clock Follow these directions if your range has the clock and timer shown at the right. To set the clock, push in the knob and turn it to the right. Let the knob out when the clock hands reach the correct time. Continue turning the timer pointer until the hands reach OFF.
- Page 13 USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the control. Be sure you understand how to 3. Read over information and tips that follow. set it properly. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, 2.
- Page 14 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 neccessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It Yourself instructions.
- Page 15 Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best results. Pan Placement Cookies For even cooking and proper browning, there must be When baking enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking cookies, flat results will be better if baking pans are centered as cookie sheets (without sides)
- Page 16 ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently To Adjust the Oven Thermostat: than the one it replaced. We recommend that you 1. Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF and use your new oven for a few weeks to become more remove the knob by pulling it straight off.
- Page 17 ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or Most meats continue to cook after being removed poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. from the oven. The internal temperature will rise 5 to Roasting temperatures, which should be low and 10 degrees F.
- Page 18 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 19 BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling. the upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and Time the foods for the first side according to the tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these Broiling Guide.
- Page 20 BROILING GUIDE • Always use broiler pan and grid that comes with • When arranging food on pan, do not let fatty edges your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and hang over the sides because the dripping fat will spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower soil the oven.
- Page 21 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 ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF AND SURFACES ARE COOL BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE.
- Page 22 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Porcelain Enamel Cooktop The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain on the finish. If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.
- Page 23 Control Panel and Knobs It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each Molded Rib use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth. Spring Clip Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel—they will damage the finish.
- Page 24 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. Painted Surfaces Glass Window Painted surfaces include the sides of the range, To clean the outside of the control panel and drawer front.
- Page 25 Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. 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.
- Page 26 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Light Bulb The light is located on the back wall of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it.
- Page 27 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 28 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER 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 29 NOTES...
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- Page 31 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 32 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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