4.8 cu. ft. electric convection range with self clean and air fry (52 pages)
Summary of Contents for Insignia NS-RGFESS1-C
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USER GUIDE 4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning NS-RGFESS1/NS-RGFESS1-C Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
• If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the anti tip device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit, or lean on the open door.
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4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Additional safety instructions • Do not store items in or on the appliance. Do not store flammable materials in the oven or near the surface elements. Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it. Keep plastics, clothes, and paper away from parts of the appliance that may become hot.
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WARNING If the surface is cracked, switch off and unplug the appliance to avoid the possibility of electrical shock. Do not use your cooktop until the glass surface has been replaced. WARNING • Disconnect the range from AC power or turn off its breaker circuit before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
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4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Critical installation warnings WARNING • This appliance must be installed by a qualified technician or service company. • Failing to have a qualified technician install the range may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
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• Do not let children or any person with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities use this appliance unsupervised. • Make sure that the appliance’s controls and cooking areas are out of the reach of children. • Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns, or injury. •...
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4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning • Do not place food or heavy objects over the edge of the oven door. • If you open the door, the food or object may fall and this may result in burns or injury. •...
Features Package contents • 4.8 Cu. Ft. Freestanding Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning • Anti-tip device (1) and ST5*40 mm screws (4) • Oven handle (1) with hex wrench (1) • Oven racks (2) • Back plastic pads (2) with ST5*20 mm screws (2) •...
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Oven control panel Bake Broil WARM High/Low Bake Roast ° ° Delay Cook Time Start Bake Broil Bake Roast Steam Clean Warm Zone AM / PM °F / °C Keep Steam Clean Warm Timer...
TOUCHPAD DESCRIPTION 18 Timer On / Off Turns on the kitchen timer for the amount of time you want. Press and hold for three seconds to turn off the control panel touch pads to (lock) prevent the oven from accidentally being turned on. Touch pads stay locked until you turn this function off.
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning INSTALLING 4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Selecting a location ................. .14 Clearances and dimensions .
Selecting a location Clearances and dimensions BEFORE YOU BEGIN to install your range, refer to the following information, dimensions, and clearances. Do not locate your range where it may be subject to strong drafts. Provide adequate clearances between your range and adjacent combustible surfaces.
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Minimum dimensions Make sure that the wall covering, countertop, flooring, and cabinets around your range can withstand the heat up to 194° F (90° C) that your range generates. Allow a 30 in. (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the surface elements and the bottom of unprotected wood or metal cabinet, or allow a 24 in.
Note: Your range is manufactured to be installed with a 4-wire cord set. Do NOT use aluminum conductors with this appliance. Use copper conductors Only. Installing your range WARNING: We recommend that a professional installer install your range. If your range is not installed correctly, incorrect electrical grounding can cause a fire or explosion which can lead to injury or death. Tools you need (not included) 1/4 in.
Failure to do any of the above could result in a fire, personal injury, or electrical shock. Note: The power cord connections described below are only applicable to NS-RGFESS1. NS-RGFESS1-C comes with a power cord. Remove the terminal block cover 1 Remove the two screws that secure the terminal block cover to the back of your range.
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Connect a 4-wire power cord Neutral Bond Live 2 Live 1 Black White Green Terminal block Bond Neutral Live 2 Live 1 Black White Green 1 Disconnect power to the circuit breaker or fuse box before making the electrical connection. 2 Remove the four lower terminal screws from the terminal block.
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4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Connect a 3-wire power cord Bond Neutral Live 2 Live 1 White Black Green Terminal block Bond Neutral Live 2 Live 1 Bracket Black White 1 Disconnect power to the circuit breaker or fuse box before making the electrical connection. 2 Remove the four lower terminal screws from the terminal block. ...
Replace the terminal block cover Terminal block cover 1 Make sure that the cable is tightened in place using the strain relief. See step 2 in Remove the terminal block cover on page 17. 2 Align the terminal block cover with the screw holes on the back of your range. 3 Insert the two screws you removed earlier through the holes in the cover and into the holes on the back of your range.
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Leveling your range Your range should be level. If your range is not level, the door may not close or seal correctly which can cause uneven heating and electric wastage problems. Note: •...
3 Place the door handle against to the oven door and fit it on the connection part. 4 Use the Allen wrench to tighten both sides of the door handle. Installing the plastic pads To prevent your range from getting too close to the wall behind the range, install the included plastic pads. 1 Locate the plastic pad kit.
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Before you begin using your range ..............24 Tips for saving energy.
Before you begin using your range WARNING: All electrical equipment with moving parts can be dangerous. Make sure that you read and understand all safety information. See IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS on page 3. Before turning on the burners or oven: •...
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning The cooktop burners are radiant surface elements. When you turn on an element, the temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the radiant element glows red. To maintain the selected setting, the element cycles on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to help provide a more uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.
Using a surface element control knob Single Dual (left rear, right rear) (Left front, right front) 1 Push the knob in. 2 For the left and right rear burners, turn knob in either direction to the setting you want. 3 For the left and right front dual burners, turn the knob to the A side to use the element as single element. Turn the knob to the B side to use both elements.
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Types of cookware What your cookware is made of determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. MATERIAL DESCRIPTION Aluminum Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food cause aluminum to darken. (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting.) If you slide aluminum pans across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks that resemble scratches.
Using the oven Minimum and maximum settings WARNING: Stand away from the oven when opening the oven door. Escaping hot air or steam can burn your hands, face, or eyes. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. FUNCTION MINIMUM SETTING MAXIMUM SETTINGS...
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Positioning the oven racks You can remove and reposition the oven racks in any of the six rack positions. Each oven rack has a built-in stop to prevent it from accidentally being pulled completely out. Correct positioning of the oven racks provides the best cooking results. WARNING: Stand away from the oven when opening the oven door.
Using the oven vent The oven vent is located over the right-rear element. Oven vent • Do not block or place items in front of the oven vent. Correct air circulation prevents oven element combustion problems and provides good cooking results. •...
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Selecting the 12-hour or 24-hour display setting 1 Press and hold the AM / PM pad three seconds.The display shows the present mode. 2 Press the AM / PM pad to change between the 12-hour and 24-hour display setting. The display shows 12Hr or 24Hr depending on your selection.
1 Position the oven rack in the location you want. 2 Press the ( Bake (Fan Bake) or Roast (Fan Roast) pad. The oven beeps every time a pad is pressed. The display shows the default temperature 325° and the bake icon blinks. If the default temperature is the temperature you want, skip to step 4.
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Programming a delayed start time The Delay Start function lets you use the kitchen timer to automatically start and stop another cooking program (Bake, Fan Bake, or Fan Roast). You can set a delay for up to 10 hours. The clock must be set to the correct time of day for Delay Start to work correctly.
Switching between Fahrenheit or Celsius You can program the oven control to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The oven was preset at the factory to display in Fahrenheit. 1 Press and hold the °F / °C pad for one second. The display shows F or C.The default is F. 2 Press and hold the °F / °C pad for one second to change between F and C.
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning MAINTENANCE 4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Cleaning and maintenance................36 Using the oven vent .
Cleaning and maintenance WARNING: • Always make sure that the controls are off and all surfaces are cool before removing or cleaning any of the range parts. This will prevent you from getting burned. • If your range is pulled out from the wall for any reason, make sure that the anti-tip device is reengaged after your range has been pushed back into place.
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Cleaning the oven racks CAUTION: Make sure that the oven racks have cooled before removing them. 1 Pull a rack straight out until it stops. 2 Lift the front of the oven rack and pull to remove it from the oven. 3 Clean by hand in hot, soapy water with a plastic or soap-filled scouring pad or sponge, then dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the cooktop The cooktop surface is a porcelain-enamel surface. To prevent this surface from becoming dull, wipe up and clean spills as they happen. Foods with a lot of acid (for example, tomatoes, sauerkraut, and fruit juices) or foods with high sugar content can cause dull spots if allowed to set.
WARNING: • We recommend that you do not remove the door unless directed to do so by Insignia Customer Service. • The oven door is heavy. Do not lift the door by its handle. Be careful not to drop the door during removal. Incorrect handling could result in personal injury.
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3 Hold the door firmly on both sides. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning 4 Disengage the hinges and remove the door gently with a 30° angle between the door and the oven. Place the door on a protected surface. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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Replacing the door 1 Hold the door firmly in almost half open position. Notch 2 Insert the hinge tongues into the slots making sure that the notches on both sides drop into place. 3 Open the door fully. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning 4 Fully close the levers on the left and right hinges, then close the door. www.insigniaproducts.com...
Removing and replacing the storage drawer The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware. Do not store plastics or flammable material in the drawer. Clean the storage drawer with a damp cloth or sponge. Never use harsh abrasives or scouring pads. 1 Open storage drawer fully, lift the storage drawer, then remove the drawer.
7 After cleaning, leave the oven door ajar at a 15° angle to let the interior enamel surface dry thoroughly. Troubleshooting If the solutions in this section do not solve a problem, contact a qualified service technician or Insignia customer service. PROBLEM...
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The cooktop has areas of Food spillover was not See Cleaning the cooktop on page 38. discoloration. cleaned up. The surface is hot and the This is normal. The surface may appear discolored model features a when it is hot. This is temporary and disappears as light-colored cooktop.
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Oven PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The oven does not turn on. Your range is not completely Make sure that the electrical plug is inserted into a live, plugged into the electrical correctly grounded outlet.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Steam is coming out of the When using the fan feature, it This is normal operation, and not a system failure. Use the vent. is normal to see steam oven as usual. coming out of the oven vent. As the number of racks or amount of food being cooked increases, the...
4.8 Cu. Ft. Electric Convection Range with Steam Cleaning Specifications Dimensions (H × W × D) 46.9 to 47.9 × 29.9 × 26.9 in.(119.1 to 121.7 × 75.9 × 68.3 cm) Gross Weight: 216 lbs. (98 kg) Weight Net Weight: 184 lbs. (83.5 kg) Power requirements 208 ~ 240 VAC, 60Hz, 48 ~ 55 A Cooktop elements...
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts.