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Operating
Aluminum Foil.............
10, 11
Clock and Timer ................
8
Oven ........................
9-12
Baking and Roasting ........
10
Broiling ..................
11, 12
Broiling Guide ...............
12
Oven Control .................
9
Power Outage ...............
10
Preheating ...................
10
Surface Cooking .............
6, 7
Thermostat Adj ustment .......
13
Air Vents ......................
19
Broiler Pan and Grid ...........
19
Burner Assemblies ........
14, 15
Burner Caps and Heads ...... 16
Burner Grates .................
15
Control Panel and Knobs ...... 19
Cooktop Surface ..............
17
Drip Pans .....................
14
Lift-Off Oven Door .............
18
Lift-Up Cooktop ...............
17
Oven Bottom ..................
18
Oven Interior ..................
21
Removable Broiler Drawer .... 19
Racks .........................
20
Stainless Steel Surfaces .......
17
Instructions ............
22-35
Anti-Tip Device ................
35
to Gas .....................
26-29
Convert to LP Gas .............
25
Clearances ....................
24
Electrical Connections .... 30, 34
Level the Range ...............
34
Light the Pilots ............
30-33
Accessories ................
41
Consumer
Support ..............
Back Cover
only .......................
39, 40
Warranty
for Customers
in C(]nada .....................
/43
Warranty
for Customers
in the U.S.A ....................
/42
Standard-Cleon
Models:
RGBS08
RGB524
RGB528
RGB530
RGB533
RGB540
RGB526
Write the model and serial
numbers
here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on (] label on the
front of the range behind the kick
panel or broiler drawer.
In Canada, contact us at:
www. GEAppliances.ca
49-85199
05-11 JR
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
GEAppliances.com Installation Safety Instructions ..2-s Instructions .... 22-35 Instructions Operating Anti-Tip Device ....Aluminum Foil..... 10, 11 Connect the Range Standard-Cleon Clock and Timer ....to Gas ..... 26-29 Models: Oven ......9-12 Convert to LP Gas ..... Dimensions and Baking and Roasting .. - Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORIV/AT/ON. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. I A WARNING ,'the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - WHAT TO DO IFYOU SHELL GAS _:, Do not try to light any appliance.
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
GEAppliances.com IA WARNING I GENERAL S AFETYINSTRUCTIONS iii}}i Do not leave children alone or unattended in an I WARNINGI area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any port of the NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat appliance. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORIV/AT/ON. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. IA WARNING JKEEPFLAMMABLEMATERIALS AWAY FROMTHE RANGE Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven or Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders, accumulate in or near the range.
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Page 5: Instructions
GEAppliances.com WARNING lOVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iiiiiil Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when WA,,N I IAI.1. NEVER coverany slots, holes, or loading and unloading food from the oven. This helps passages _nthe oven bottom or cover an entire rack with prevent burns from touching hot surfaces of the door materials such as aluminum foil. - Page 6 Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner Make sure all burners are in place. Do not operatethe burner for on extended period of time without cookwore on the Make sure all grates on the range are grate.
- Page 7 GEAppliances.com to Select Flame Size Flameslarger than the bottom of the cookware For safe handling of cookware, never let the flames extend up the sides of the cookware. will not result in faster heating of the cookware and could be hazardous. Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.
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Page 8: Clock And Timer
Usingthe clock and timer. 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. -
Page 9: Oven
Using the oven. GEAppliancescom the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. To avoid possible burns, place Before you begin... The shelves have stop-locks, so that when To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the placed correctly on the shelf supports (A front end up and pull it out. -
Page 10: Aluminum Foil
Using the oven. How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designed for open-door Type of Food Rack Position cooking. Frozen pies(oncookiesheet) B or C Closethe oven door. Turn the OVEN Angelfoodcake, CONTROLknob to the desired bundtor poundcakes temperature. -
Page 11: Broiling
GEAppliances.com How to Set the Oven for Broiling Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from If meat has fat or gristle around the edge, above the food. Host fish and tender cuts of cut vertical slashes through both about 2" meat can be broiled. -
Page 12: Broiling Guide
Using the oven. Broiling Guide Broil Rack Type or Food Doneness Comments Thesize, weight, thickness, Thickness Position* Setting starting temperature and Beef Rare - Medium Steaks- Steaks less than your preference of doneness Rare 1" thick 1" thick are dif- will affect broiling times. -
Page 13: Thermostat Adj Ustment
Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself! GEApplionces.c 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. -
Page 14: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. I WARNINGI Ifuour range isremoved forcleaning, servicing orany reason, sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury. -
Page 15: Burner Assemblies
GEAppliances.com Sealed Burner Assemblies Ion some models) Grate Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped). Burner cap The burner grates, caps, burner heads and drip pans (if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. -
Page 16: Burner Caps And Heads
Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads (onsealed burners only) Replacement NOTE: Before removing the burner caps Replace burner heads over the electrodes on and heads, remember their size and the cooktop, in the correct locations according location. -
Page 17: Cooktop Surface
GEAppliances.com Cooktop Surface To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel NOTE:Do not store flammable materials in surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from an oven or near the cooktop. Do not store or becoming dull, clean up spills right away. Foods use combustible materials, gasoline or other with a lot of acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of... -
Page 18: Lift-Off Oven Door
Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door To clean the outside of the door'. The oven door is removable, but it is heaW. You may need help removing and replacing the Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the door. -
Page 19: Control Panel And Knobs
GEAppliances.com Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the The broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner. oven. Removethe grid from the pan. Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper Both the broiler pan and grid can also be container. -
Page 20: Racks
Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Racks Cleanthe racks with an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad. After cleaning, rinse the racks with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Porcelain Oven Interior (on all models continuous-cleaning models) except With proper care, the porcelain enamel interior CAUTIONS about will retain its attractive finish for many years. -
Page 21: Oven Interior
GEAppliances.com Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior (onsomemodels) The special coating is a porous ceramic Soil visibility may be reduced by operating material, which is dark in color and feels the oven at 400°F.Closethe door and turn the OVENCONTROLknob to 400°F.Time slightly rough to the touch. -
Page 22: Installation Instructions
Installation Range Instructions If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES at: GEAppliances.com or visit our Website FOR YOUR SAFETY In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts • This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline gas fitter. - Page 23 Installation Instructions Avoid placing cabinets above the range. To reduce I- WARNING I the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames of operating burners, install a ventilation hood over SAFETY INSTALLATION the range that projects forward at least 5" beyond the front of the cabinets.
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Page 24: Dimensions And Clearances
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. -
Page 25: Convert To Lp Gas
Installation Instructions LOCATION IM PORTANT! Do not locate the range where it may be subject Remove all tape and packaging. Make sure the burners strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or wall behind are properly seated and level. the range should be sealed. -
Page 26: Connect The Range To Gas
Installation Instructions iTI CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Shut offthe mein gos supply valve before disconnecting Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 5" the old renge end leove it off until the new hook-up of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas hes been completed. - Page 27 Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS (for models with Sealed Burnersl 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.
- Page 28 Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Sealed Burners} Installer: Inform _Gas shut-off consumer of the 1/2" or 3/A"_ valve location of the gas L/_J Gas pipe shut-off valve. RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Alternate Hookup ,...Adapter 45 °...
- Page 29 Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners) Pressure regulator Adipter iVta ni_?_de "__ Flex connector ----_)_i (6 feet maximum) Adapter -"-_0 Installer: Inform consumer of the location of the gas Gas shut-off shut-off valve. 1/2" or 3/4" "_L_J valve Gas pipe RIGID PIPE HOOKUP (for models...
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Page 30: Electrical Connections
Installation Instructions D ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS SEAL THE OPENINGS Electrical Requirements Seal any openings in the wall behind the 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated circuit range and in the floor under the range when protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time hookups are completed. - Page 31 Installation Instructions LIGHT THE PILOTS (cont.) Light the Oven Pilot (cont.) 4. Remove the oven bottom. To remove: AdJust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary • Remove knurled screws holding down reor of oven bottom. • Grosp oven bottom ot finger slots on eoch side.
- Page 32 Installation Instructions I-_ LIGHT THE PILOTS (cont.) Adjust Broil Burner Air Adjustment Shutter on Models with a Broiler Drawer, Check Ignition of Oven Burner Necessary (cont.) To Remove the Broiler Drawer: The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically. To operate the oven, turn the 1.
- Page 33 Installation Instructions LIGHT THE PILOTS (cont.) Replace Oven Parts After all adjustments are made, replace the Check Ignition of Surface Burners 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 and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks.
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Page 34: Level The Range
Installation Instructions D ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER _-I ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER IF IF NECESSARY NECESSARY (CONT.) Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. To remove the oven bottom: A. -
Page 35: Anti-Tip Device
Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED WARNING Make sure all controls are left in the off position. Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation ANTI-TIP DEVICE to the range is unobstructed. All ranges can tip. BURNSor other SERIOUSINJURIES can result. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Tips.36-38
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 Top burners do not light Plug on range is not completely •... - Page 37 GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Clock does not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, inserted in the electrical outlet, properly grounded outlet. A fuse in your home may be •...
- Page 38 Before you coil for service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes What To Do "Crackling"or This is the sound of the • This is normal. "popping" sound metal heating and cooling during cooking. Rainbow effect in This is caused by the heat •...
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Page 39: Ownership Registration For Customers In Canada Only
Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez & : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. BOX1780 MISSISSAUGA,ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIANCONSUMERS ONLY) - Page 40 Please register yourproduct t o enable usto contact y ou Veuillez e nregi_ervo_eproduit a findenouspermettre d e inthe remote event a safetynoticeisissued forthisproduct communiquer avecvous sijamais unavisdes6curit6 concemant andtoallowforefficient c ommunicalJon under t heterms ceproduit _ tait6mis etdecommuniquerfacilement avec vousen <I ofyourwarranty, should the need arise, verl]J devo_egaranlde, silebesoin s'enfaitsentir.
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Page 41: Accessories
Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. i__ II xxxxxxi_i ii ii_iii i ii Grates Drip Pans Surface Burners & Caps k ¸... - Page 42 GE Gas Range Warranty. iFor c ustomers the united stotesl All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care ®technician. To schedule Proof of the original purchase service, visit us on-line at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.
- Page 43 GEGas Warranty. i or inCanada) Range customers All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centres Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase visit us on-line at www.geappliances.ca, or call 1.800.561.3344.
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Page 44: Consumer Support
Consumer Support. GEAppliances Website GEAppliances.com In the U.S.: Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GEAppliances Website any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service,you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line.