Hotpoint range use and care & installation of models rgb501, rgb508, rgb524, rgb525, rgb526, rgb526, rgb528, rgb530, rgb 532, rgb533, rgb535, rgb628 (45 pages)
GEAppfiances.com Installation Safety Instructions ..2-7, 25 Ins_uctions" ... 2_39 Operating lndruc_ions Anti-Tip Dex,Jce ..28, 38, 39 Aluminum Foil ..12, 13 Connect the Range Standard-Clean Clock and Timer ..to Gas ....2.9--32 Models: Oven ....10--15 Convert to LP Gas ..
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Jk WARNING: If the information in this manual is not...
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GEAppliances.com A WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY N OTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY P RECAUTIONS }}{ i ,ocate the range out of kitchen trat_ic path Never wear loose fitting or han_ng garments and out of dr_ty locations to prevent pilot while using the appliance. Be carefhl when outage (on standing pilot models) and poor reaching for imms stored in cabinets...
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GEAppliances.com COOK MEAT ANDPOULTRY THOROUGHLY... Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°Fand poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°E Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodbome illness. OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause bums to hands, face and eyes.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly.
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GEAppliances.com SURFACE B URNERS (cont.) If you smell gas, and you have already made Always turn the surface burner controls sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot models), before remo_,ing cookware. turn off the gas m the range and call a Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner qualified serx,ice mchnician.
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Usingthe gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner If (hip pans are supplied with your _mge; Do not operam fl_e burner for an they should be used at all times.
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GEAppliances.com How to Select Flame Size Forsafehandlbgof cookware, n everlet the flames Flames larger than tile bottom of tile extendup thesidesof thecookware. cookware will not result ill faster heating of tile cookware and could be hazardous. _A/atch the flame, not tile knob, as you reduce heat.
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Usingthe clock and timer. TaPS Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model You have the choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day. In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that the time is up.
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Usingthe oven. GEAppliances.com Toavoid possible bums, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before You Begin... The iacks have stop-locks, so fllat when Toremovea rack, pull it toward you, fllt the placed correcdy on file rack supports flont end up and pull it out.
Usingthe oven. How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Your ovenis notdesigned foropen-door cooking. Type of Food Rack Position Frozen pies(on cookie sheet) BorC tile OVEN (]lose oven (loot. Turn _LLA CONTROL knob to tile desired Angel foodcake, temperature.
GEAppliances.com How to Set the Oven for Broiling Broiling is cooking food by direct heat flom If meat has fat or gristle around tile above tile food. Most fish and tender cuts of edge, cut vertical slashes through both meat can be broiled. Follow these directions about 2"...
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Using the oven. Broiling Guide size, weight, thickness, Quantity a nd/or Rack FirstSide SecondSide Thickness Food Position starting mmperature Time (rain.) Time (min.) Comments your preference of doneness Bacon 1/2 lb. Arrange in single layer. will affect broiling dines. (about 8 thin slices) guide This is based...
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Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself! GEAppliances.com You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. WARNIN6:Ifyour range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injur)z.
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GEAppliances.com Sealed Burner Assemblies (on some models) Grate Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped). Burner The burner grams, caps, burner beads and drip pans (if so equipped) can be lifted off; making them easy to clean. The elecuodes Burnerheaa are not removable.
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Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads (on sealed burners only) Replacement NOTE:Beforeremovingthe burnercaps and heads,remembertheirsize andlocation. Replace burner heads over the electrodes Replacethemin thesamelocationafter on the cooktop, in the correct locations cleaning. according to their .size. Burnercaps Lift offwhen cool.
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GEApplianees.com Cooktop Surface To avoid damaging die porcelain enamel NOTE: Donotstoreflammable materials b surface of the cooktop and to prevent it an ovenor neartheco&top.Donot storeor flom becoming dull, clean up spills right usecombustible materials, g asolbeor other away. Foods wkh a lot of acid (tomatoes, flammable vapors andliquidsin thevicbity sauerkraut, fluitjuices, etc.) or foods with...
Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door Toclean the outsideofthedoor: Theovendooris removable, butit is heaw.You may needhelpremovbgandreplacing thedoor Use soap and wamr m dloroughly clean die rap, sides and front of die oven dooI: To remove the door, open it a few inches file special stop position tllm will hold the...
GEApplianees.com Broiler Pan and Grid Grid After broiling, remove file broiler pan from Tile broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaneL the oven. Remove tile grid from tile pan. Carefldly pour out grease from the pan Both tile broiler pan and grid can also be into a proper conmineL Wash and rinse cleaned in a dishwasheL...
Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Racks Clean the racks with an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad. AtYer cleaning, rinse the rocks with clean wamr and d_T with a clean cloth. Porcelain Oven Interior (on all models except continuous-cleaning models) With proper care, the porcelain enamel CAUTIONSabout IIIyZIIIIIII;;;...
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GEAppliances.com Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior (on some models) Thespecialcoatingis a porousceramic Soil visibility may be reduced by material which is dark in colorandfeels operating the oven at 400°E Close the door and mrn the OVENCONTROL k nob slightlyroughto themuch. to 400°E Time for at least four horns.
Installation Range Instructions In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca =_ uestions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com INTHE COMMONWEALTH BEFORE YOU BEGIN MASSACHUSETTS Read these instructions completely carefully. • This product must be installed a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
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Installation Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED Do not store or use combustible materials, • Gas line shut-off valve gasoline or other flammable vapors and • Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe liquids in the vicinity of this or any other thread tape with Teflon*...
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Installation Instructions -AWARNING! Avoid placing cabinets above the range. To reduce the hazard caused by reaching INSTALLATION SAFETY over the open flames of operating burners, install a ventilation hood over the range INSTRUCTIONS that projects forward at least 5" beyond the front of the cabinets.
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Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
Installation Instructions LOCATION -AWARNING! ANTI-TIP DEVICE Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts. Any openings the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the base of the range that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not...
Installation Instructions IT] PROVIDE ADEQUATE Never use an old connector when installing a new range. If the hard piping GAS SUPPLY method is used, you must carefully align Your range is designed to operate at a the pipe; the range cannot be moved after the connection...
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Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS (for models with Sealed Burners) This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 120V outlet. Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup.
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Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Pressure regulator,s, O_,,, Adapter F61 ef_ct nneCtmO ru m ) Adapter Installer: Inform _--- Gas shut-off the consumer of valve 1/2" or the location of the Gas pipe gas shut-off valve. RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS (for models equipped with Sealed Burners)
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Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners) Pressure regulator Adapter .all _41 _ 1= ['''''' _ ;_'''_;€_' (6 fFe _xc°nine Ctm°;--_'_ Adapter ----_ Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the ..___ Gas shut-off 1/2"...
Installation Instructions A word about GFCI's--GFCI's are not ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS required or recommended for gas range receptacles. Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI's) branch circuit protected by a 15-amp are devices that sense leakage of current 20-amp circuit...
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Installation Instructions SEALTHE OPENINGS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.) When disconnecting the power cord from Seal any openings in the wall behind the adapter, always hold the adapter with range and in the floor under the range one hand. If this is not done, the adapter when hookups...
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Installation Instructions LIGHTTHE PILOTS (cont.) Light the Oven Pilot (cont.) 4. Remove the oven bottom. To remove: [-_ Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if • Remove knurled screws holding Necessary down rear of oven bottom. • Grasp oven bottom at finger slots on each side.
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Installation Instructions LIGHTTHE PILOTS (cont.) Adjust Broil Burner Air Adjustment Shutter on Models with a Broiler Drawer, if Necessary (cont.) [-_ Check Ignition of Oven Burner To Remove the Broiler Drawer: The oven is designed to operate quietly automatically. To operate the oven, turn the 1.
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Installation Instructions LIGHTTHE PILOTS (cont.) Replace Oven Parts After all adjustments are made, replace [-_ Check Ignition of Surface Burners the broiler drawer, oven bottom, racks and oven door. Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after pilots have been lighted (on some models) and the range...
Installation Instructions LEVELTHE RANGE INSTALLTHE ANTI-TIP DEVICE E_ Install the oven racks in the oven -&WARNING - and position the range where it will be installed. Range must be secured with Raise approved Anti-Tip device. Lower range range Unless properly installed, the range could = _Lower...
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Installation Instructions WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE I-iq INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE COMPLETED (cont.) Make sure all controls are left in the OFF For wood construction, drill a pilot hole position. Make sure the flow of combustion at an angle of 20 ° from the horizontal.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Topburners do not light Plug on range is not completely •...
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GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Clock does not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electlical plug is plugged into a live, inserted in the electrical outlet, properly g_ounded outlet. A fuse in your home may be •...
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Before you call for service... ,wwam Troubleshooting tips Possible Causes What To Do "Crackling" This is the sound of the • This is nomaal. "popping" sound metal heating and cooling during cooking. Rainbow effect in • This is hernial. This is caused by the heat ,wwam the oven window treatment...
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Gas Range Warranty.(For Canada) customers in All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centres Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule Proof of the original purchase service, visit us on-line at wwwgeappllances.ca, or call date is needed to obtain service 1.800.561.3344.Please have serial number and model under the warranty.
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