Hotpoint RGB501 Use And Care & Installation

Hotpoint range use and care & installation of models rgb501, rgb508, rgb524, rgb525, rgb526, rgb526, rgb528, rgb530, rgb 532, rgb533, rgb535, rgb628

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Aluminum Foil

7, 17, 19–21

Anti-Tip Device

Appliance Registration

Before You Call for Service 41, 42

Thermostat Adjustment—

Do It Yourself

Care and Cleaning

Clock and Timer

Consumer Services

Important Phone Numbers

Features

Installation Instructions

Flooring Under Range

Leveling

Model and Serial Numbers

Oven

Baking

Broiling, Broiling Guide

Control Settings

Door Removal

4, 31, 40

Light; Bulb Replacement 14, 26

Oven Bottom

Oven Vents

Roasting, Roasting Guide 19, 20

Shelves

23–29

Power Outage

Safety Instructions

Surface Cooking

Burners

8, 9

Control Settings

30–40

Cooktop Comparison

Cookware Tips

Flame Size

Lighting Instructions

Warranty

14–22

16, 17

21, 22

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

Use and Care

& Installation

15, 29

7, 15–19, 27

2–7

11–13

11, 12

Back Cover

of Models

RGB501

RGB508

RGB524

RGB525

RGB526

RGB528

RGB530

RGB532

RGB533

RGB535

RGB628

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Page 1: Use And Care
Burners 11–13 Control Settings Cooktop Comparison Cookware Tips Flame Size Lighting Instructions 11, 12 Warranty Back Cover ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 Use and Care & Installation of Models RGB501 RGB508 RGB524 RGB525 RGB526 RGB528 RGB530 RGB532 RGB533 RGB535 RGB628...
Page 2: Help Us Help You
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your range.
Page 3: If You Need Service
IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide. To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/Hotpoint Service Centers. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
Page 4: Using Your Range
If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Page 5: Surface Cooking
Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range under the broiler drawer. • Do not use a wok on models with sealed...
Page 6 • When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames. • If range is located near a window, do not hang long curtains that could blow over the top burners and create a fire hazard.
Page 7: Cleaning Your Range
• Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this guide. Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range. • When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Page 8: Features Of Your Range
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary. Sealed Burners Burner Cap Drip Pan (on some models) Burner Head Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above. Standard Twin Burners Drip Pan (on some models) Burner...
Page 9 Baking and Roasting sections. 7 Broiler Drawer 8 Broiler Pan and Grid 9 Model and Serial Numbers (located on front frame of range, behind broiler drawer) 10 Lift-Off Oven Door 11 Anti-Tip Device (Lower right rear corner on range back.
Page 10: Clock And Timer
OFF. CLOCK AND TIMER (on some models) To Set the Clock NOTE: When you first plug in the range or after a power failure, the entire Clock/Timer display will light up. 1. Press the CLOCK pad.
Page 11: Surface Cooking
In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way.
Page 12: Surface Burner Controls
Before Lighting a Burner • If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times. • Make sure all the grates on the range are in place before using any burner.
Page 13: How To Select Flame Size
Holder accessory, model JXWK which can be ordered from your appliance dealer. The Wok Holder fits on top of the range grate to provide support and proper air circulation for traditional round bottom woks only. Do not use flat bottomed woks with the Wok Holder.
Page 14: Before Using Your Oven
Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by electric ignition.
Page 15: Oven Shelves
Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop- Bump locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them.
Page 16: Pan Placement
How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
Page 17: Aluminum Foil
Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Page 18: Adjust The Oven Thermostat— Do It Yourself
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees. DO IT YOURSELF! To Adjust the Thermostat: Pull the OVEN CONTROL knob off the range and look at the back side. To make adjustment, loosen (approximately one turn), but do not completely remove, the two screws on the back of the knob.
Page 19: Use Of Aluminum Foil
Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. The oven has a special low shelf (R) position just above the oven bottom.
Page 20: Roasting Guide
Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half- hour intervals after half the time has passed.
Page 21 Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. Your range has a compartment below the oven for broiling. A specially designed broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain away from the food and keeps it away from the high heat of the gas flame.
Page 22: Broiling Guide
The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broiling. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded lower part of the pan.
Page 23: Sealed Burner Assemblies
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. CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE.
Page 24 Wipe off surface burners. If heavy spillover occurs, remove the surface burners from range. Burners lift out for cleaning. Lift up the Drip pan cooktop and then lift out the surface burners.
Page 25: Cooktop Surface
After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners.
Page 26: Control Panel And Knobs
Clean the broiler drawer with hot soapy water. To replace: Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position as you slide it partway into the range. Then lower the drawer and push it completely closed. Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan. Remove the grid from the pan.
Page 27: Porcelain Oven Interior
Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. 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...
Page 28 Repeated cycles may be necessary before improvement in appearance is apparent. Remember: During the operation of the oven, the door and other range surfaces will get hot enough to cause burns. Do not touch. Let the range cool before replacing the oven shelves.
Page 29: Oven Air Vents
Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).
Page 30: Installation Instructions
Always use NEW flexible connectors when installing a gas appliance. CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric Ignition models only). IMPORTANT Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
Page 31 THAN 24 INCHES. The vertical distance from the plane of the cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer than 1 to the plane of the range sides must not be less than 18 . (See Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this section.) •...
Page 32 (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements. • The range may be placed with 0 clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the range. LOCATION Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts.
Page 33: Provide Adequate Gas Supply
This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas. If you decide to use this range on LP gas, conversion must be made by a qualified LP installer before attempting to operate the range on that gas.
Page 34 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator Gas Flow into Range 90° Elbow (provided) Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas " or 3/4 "...
Page 35: Electrical Connections
1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. 2. Install male 1/2 flare union adapter to the 1/2 NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator.
Page 36 CAN/CSA Z240/MH Mobile Home Installation Code. Ensure proper Electric Disconnect ground and 1. Locate disconnect plug on the range back. firm connection 2. Pinch sides of connector and pull out of before use range back. Usage Situations where Appliance Power...
Page 37: Seal The Openings
SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. LIGHT THE PILOTS (for models equipped with standing pilots) The range should be installed in its permanent position before any pilots are lit or adjusted.
Page 38: Check Ignition Of Surface Burners
CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the pilots have been lighted (on some models) and range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Standing Pilot Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to HI position.
Page 39: Leveling The Range
6. Adjust the leveling legs until the range is level. 7. After the range is level, slide the range away from the wall so that the Anti-Tip device can be installed.
Page 40 Anti-Tip device WB02X7909. 1. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the countertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets.
Page 41: Before You Call For Service
• Make sure the drip pans are installed correctly. • Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot models). See the Lighting Instructions BURNER FLAMES VERY • If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person who installed your range LARGE OR YELLOW SURFACE BURNERS •...
Page 42 (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. • Bulb may be loose or burned out. • Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.
Page 43: Parts And Accessories
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new Hotpoint 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! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any Hotpoint major appliance, GE Answer ®...
Page 44: What Is Not Covered
YOUR HOTPOINT GAS RANGE WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state/province to province. To know what your legal rights are in your state/province, consult your local or state/provincial consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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