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Hotpoint RB787 Use And Care Manual

Hotpoint RB787 Use And Care Manual

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Care and Cleaning
Features
Oven
Shelves
4, 18,22
Timed B~lking
2
Problem Solver
11
Surface Cooking
2
Canning
15-23
Surface Cleilning
15
800.626.2000"
15.16,27
30
31-33
2
3-5"
9
9
I ()-12
Guide

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  • Page 1 How to get the best from Contents 15.16,27 Shelves 4, 18,22 Timed B~lking Guide 31-33 Problem Solver Care and Cleaning 3-5” Features Surface Cooking Canning 15-23 Oven I ()-12 Surface Cleilning 800.626.2000”...
  • Page 2 HELP US HELP YOU... Write down the model and serial Before using your range, read this guide numbers. carefully. You’ II find them on a label on [he tront of the range It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly.
  • Page 3 Read dl instmctions before using tfi appliance. Do not leave children alon=hildren should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic appliance is in use. They should never be allowed Enforcement Act requires the Governor of to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
  • Page 4 (continued) Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed. Keep hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires. Keep the oven free from grease buildup. Do not let cooking grease or other flammable Place the oven shelf in the desired position materials accumulate in or near the range.
  • Page 5 minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the equipped with different size surface units. Select range without extending over nearby surface units. cookware having flat bottoms large enough to Always turn the surface units to OFF cover the selected surface unit heating element.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Explained on page Feature Index 5,9,27 1 Surface Unit Controls 4 OVEN SET Knob 5 oven Set Light 7 Oven Temp [,ight 15, 16. I 8–20, oven 5. 9–12 10 (;ookto~ Surface Units 1 I Hot Surface Light 15. 16 Is, 16.27 15 oven Shelf with Stop-Locks Bake Unit...

  • Page 8: Leveling The Range

    INSTALLING YOUR RANGE Please check your range to ensure qll packaging Your range, like many other household items, is materials and protective tape covering are removed heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the caps, etc., before using.

  • Page 9: Surface Unit Controls

    SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS At both OFF and HI there is a slight niche positions,” Switching he:lts to higher settings tilways shows a so control “clicks’. tit those positions; .’click” on the quicker change than switching to lower settings. the word LO. In a quiet kitchen you muy hear slight settings selected :Irc being nl~lintiiined.
  • Page 10 Types of Cooktops Description How it Works Radiant surface and [hen [() (he cookware,” so pans tnust be I]a[ on Electric coils (Glass Ceramic) the bottotn for gond cooking results. The gl~ss c(~c)ktup stays hot cnc)LIgh to continue cooking aflcr il is tU1.nCLl (~ff. Retn(>ve the pan fr(>ln the surface unit if Induction Pans mLlst be tnade of ferrous nle(~Ils (nletal that at[rilcts o tnagnct).
  • Page 11 dry pans on the Do not use pans with rounded surface units. bottoms. They don’t have lids on the surface units. unit to cook properly. pans with bottoms that We recommend that you use do not extend beyond the only a flat-bottome~l wok. They are available at your For best cooking results, you...

  • Page 12: Home Canning Tips

    (continued) Deep Fat Frying Wok Cooking Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over We recommend that when adding food. foods bubble vigorously, only a tlat-bottomed wok, They are available at yoLIr local range and hood clean from grease. retail store.
  • Page 13 Cleaning of glass ceramic from Special Care: cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy protect syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of’ the the surface of your new glass ceramic cooktop surface of your cooktop (not covered by the warranty) follow these basic steps.
  • Page 14 AUTOMATIC T~ERS Am CLOCK To Set the Clock To set the clock, push the center your range are helpful devices that knob in and turn the clock hands to serve several purposes. the correct time. NOTE: The minute timer pointer will move OISO;...

  • Page 15: Oven Light Switch

    USING YOUR OVEN 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how especially during the first weeks of using your to set them properly. Read over the directions for new range.
  • Page 16 BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the door is c(~ntr(~lled very accurately latch during baking. The latch is used for self- using an oven c(~ntr(]l s}steln. We reconlnlend that cleaning only. you operate the c~ven ft)r:1 nunlber (lf weeks to NOTE: When the c)ven is h{~t.
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  • Page 18: Aluminum Foil

    BAKING Aluminum Foil Don’t Peek DO NOT op~ll the ~ioor” to check not open the (loot.” to provide . CSUI(S be :ltfecteci. TIMED BAKING to Time Bake be set to turn on and off ilut(~lnfltic~ltly. How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop The O\en Set :ind the O\en Tenlp 1,ights wilt gl(~w SC ICCLCCI length (~t’...
  • Page 19 How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop 3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIMED BAKE. Turn To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature. correct posi[iort before you turn the oven on. The oven will start automatically, continue to cook You can set (he oven control to turn the oven on automatically, cook for a specific length of...
  • Page 20 ROASTING roasting. ‘rhe latch is used for self-cleaning only. Therefore, t)ven con[ro]s are set to BAKE (Jr TIMED BAKE. Roasting is easy: just Iollc)w these directions: 1. Place the shelf in 4. ,ifter roasting is complete, OVEN S[iT A ~~r B p~~siti(~n. N() side-up or p~~ultry breast- al low’s roasts to temperature wilt rise about 5°...
  • Page 21 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 a r o a s t o r p o u l t r y ? meat thermometer? A.
  • Page 22 BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from latch during broiling. The latch is used for the upper unit in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts self-cleaning only. keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. 5. Turn the OVEN SET knob to BROIL.. Turn the vertical slashes throu&h both about 2 inches apart.
  • Page 23 BROILING GU~E 5. When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty 1. Always use the broiler pan and ruck that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking edges hang over the sides. These could SOil the oven bottom.
  • Page 24 hour\ Time: 3 Before a Clean Cycle 3. Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and the self-clean cycle. You may have to allow the oven the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened to coo] before you can slide the door latch. cloth.

  • Page 25: Oven Set Knob I

    Set the automatic oven timers: CLEAN. The Oven Temp Light glows until the oven Make sure both the clock and the DELAY reaches the cleaning temperature, then will cycle off START dial show the correct time of day. and on until cleaning is complete. When the START knob is pushed in and turned, 3.
  • Page 26 (continued) How to Delay Start of Cleaning How to Stop a Clean Cycle 1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF. section. Push in and turn the DELAY START dial to 2. Wait until the oven has coo]ed be]ow the locking the time you wish to start.

  • Page 27: Control Panel And Knobs

    these directions carefully in caring for your OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART Be sure that the surface unit control knobs are turned off and that the entire cooktop is cool Proper care and cleanin& are important so your radiant before cleaning. Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop.

  • Page 28: Broiler Pan And Rack

    AND CLEANING (continued) Broiler Pan and Rack remove the broiler pan After broiling, Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out rinse the broiler Dan and rack in hot water with a soap-tilled or pl~stic scouring pad. Both the broiler pan tind rack can also be cleaned in the dishwasher.

  • Page 29: Stainless Steel

    Removable Storage Drawer The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware To remove: Pull the drawer straight out .;. material in the drawer. and lift over the guide stops. ..,. Do not overload the storage drawer. [f the drawer is To replace: too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened.
  • Page 30 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 3. Determine whether will anchor the brucket to the floor or wail. Fasten the bracket securely with Phil I ips head screwdriver the screws provided.
  • Page 31 QUESTIONS? — USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM OVEN WLL Delay start timer has been accident~ly set. 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. Oven controls not properly set.
  • Page 32 THE PROBLEM SOLVER — PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT You must use pans which are absolutely flat. If 1 ight can be seen between MAINTAIN A ROLLING the pan bottom and a straight edge, the elements will not transfer heat properly. BOIL OR FRYING RATE IS NOT FAST ENOUGH The glass cooktop surfaces may seem hotter than you are used to.
  • Page 33 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM OVEN TEMPERATURE The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—Do It Yourse~section. “BURNING” OR “OILY” . This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process, ODOR EMITTING FROM set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours.
  • Page 35 you have t(> do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 800.( i2(i.2000. Service Contracts User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet Individuals qualified to service their owl appliances (;II1 cover procedures intended to be performed by any user. Other .47,( )()() servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 36 Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR HOTPOINT ELECTRIC RANGE here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY needed to obtain service under warrantv. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original...

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