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Hotpoint RGB524PR Use And Care & Installation

Hotpoint RGB524PR Use And Care & Installation

Hotpoint range use and care & installation of models rgb52524er rgb524pr, rgb528er, rgb528ger, rgb52ygep, rgb628g
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Anti-TipDevice
3,38
Preheating
14, 15
Appliance Registration
2
Roasting, R oasting Guide 16,17
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Careand Cleaning
20–26
Shelves
13,23,25
Clockand Timer
8,9
ThermostatAdjustment
27
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ConsumerServices
47
PowerOutage
10, 12
Cooktop
21
ProblemSolver
44
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Features
6,7
SafetyInstructions
2–5
HootingUnderRange
29,30
Surface Cooking
10, 11
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InstallationIns~ctions
28-43
BurnerGrates
21,25
Leveling
38
Burners
20,25
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MinorAdjustments
27
ControlSettings
10
Modeland SerialNumbers 2, 30
CookwareTips
11
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oven
12, 13
Hame Size
11,44
AirAdjustment
27,35,37,42
LightingInstructions
10
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Baking, B akingGuide
14,15
Warranty
BackCover
BroilerPanandRack 18,23,25
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Broiling, B roilingGuide
18,19
Installation
2%43
ControlSettings
12
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DoorRemoval
22
Light;BulbReplacement 12,23
OvenBottom
22
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OvenVents
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RGB52&R
RGB52@R
RGB528ER
RGB~28GER
RGB52yGEP
RGB628G

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  • Page 1 contents Anti-TipDevice 3,38 Appliance Registration Careand Cleaning 20–26 Clockand Timer ConsumerServices Cooktop Features HootingUnderRange 29,30 InstallationIns~ctions 28-43 Leveling MinorAdjustments Modeland SerialNumbers 2, 30 12, 13 oven AirAdjustment 27,35,37,42 Baking, B akingGuide 14,15 BroilerPanandRack 18,23,25 Broiling, B roilingGuide 18,19 ControlSettings DoorRemoval Light;BulbReplacement 12,23 OvenBottom OvenVents...
  • Page 2 Keepit handyfor answersto your questions. If you don’tunderstand something or needmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville, K Y40225 wI*ite down themode~ andserialnumbers. Dependingon yourrange,you’ll find the modeland serialnumbers on a labelon the frontof therange, behindthekickpanel,storage draweror broilerdrawer.
  • Page 3 Outige (on mode~swith Shnding pilok) and poor air circulation. *Be sure your range is eorK’eetly adjusted by a qualified Sertice technician or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be Msed, Y ourrangecan be convertedfor use with either type of gas.
  • Page 4 *To minimize tile possibility of burns~ignitionof flammable materials,and spillage,turn cookwarehandlestoward the side or back of the range without extendingover adjacentburners. Alwaysturn surfaceburner to OFF beforeremoving Cool{ware. ecarefully watchfoodsbeing fried at a highflanlesetting.
  • Page 5 HalRingfoods are under the heod~turn the fan off. The fan? if operating9 spread the flames. *If range is locatednear a tvindowy d o not hang long curtains that could blow over the top burners and create a fire hazard.
  • Page 6 ..-,., ...mp __ ————_____ — —___ ————--.. -_,. ——— L._...J ‘,. —————— —._,..__. . ,_,- .,_,, r,.a-,+ ‘,...
  • Page 7 11 Air Vent Oven Door (located at top of Oven Door) 12 Broiler Drawer 13 Air Intake 14 Model and Serial Numbers (located on front frame of range, behind Broiler Drawer) 15 RemovableOvenDoor 16 Anti-r~ip Device(Locatedright rear at bottom.SeeInstallationInstructions.) 17 Oven Bottom...
  • Page 8 NOTE: When you first plug in the range or after a power failure, the entire Clock/Timer display will light up. After several seconds “12:00” will then flash on the display. 1. Press the CLOCK pad. “12:00”...
  • Page 9 Continue turning the knob to 0~. Timer The Timer has been combined with the range clock. Use it to time all your precise cooking operations. You’llrecognize the Timer as the pointer that is different in color &an the clock hands.

  • Page 10: Surface Burner Controls

    Burner s If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times. ~Make sure both grates on one side of the range are in place before using either burner. — — Eiectric Ignition Models: the control knob in and PUSII turn it to LITE.
  • Page 11 Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking.

  • Page 12: Power Outage

    Lighting Instructions standing Blot ModeEs These ranges have standingoven pilots that m~st be lit initially. To light the oven pilot: 1. Be sure OVEN CONTROL knob is in the 0~ position. 2. Open the broilerdoorand remove the broilerpan and rack.This will make it easier for you to reach inside the broilercompfilent.

  • Page 13: Oven Moisture

    ...7 The oven is vented through duct - “~~$i==. openings at the rear of the cooktoP. ~ t$&:~&3- - - =7:==”= (See Features section.) Do not -.. , ,, ; block these openings when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be unintempted.
  • Page 14 1. Position the shelf or shelvesin the oven. If cooking o~~ two shelves at the same time, stagger the cookware for best heat circulatiori. Place food in oven on center of shelf. Allow at least 2 inches between edge of cookware and oven wail or adjacent cookware.
  • Page 15 .._._ .._____— ‘~~:~[~:~ important IJreheating very --fy ‘ <j::;>’ w hen halii~lgfoods Sucilas ,r=%% biscuits~cookies, cakes and other - ~ {~$$pastries. Preheat the ovan for at -=- least 10 minutes. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or for .._ -., ..-.!.
  • Page 16 Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncoveredin your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady,keep spatteringto a minimum. When roasting, it is not necessary to sear, baste, cover or add water to your meat.
  • Page 17 Meat Beef,Tendercuts:rib,highquality sirlointip,rumpor topround* Lamblegor bone-inshoulder* Vealshoulder, l eg or loin* Porkloin,rib or shoulder* Ham,precooked ‘% F orbonelessrolledroastsover6 inchesthick,add 5 to 10minutes perpoundto timesgivenabove. Poultry Chickenor Duck Chickenpieces Turkey .-. ——— ——...—..-------- -----.- . -—--- .-———-——- Approximate ~O~Sti~~ Bfinutes Doneness 325°...
  • Page 18 ...—..—.—... Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Your range has a compartinentbelow the oven for broiling.A specially designedbroilerpan and rack allows drippingfat to drain awayfrom the foods and be kept away from the high heat of the gas flame.
  • Page 19 ..—— GrouE?d Beef patties) lb. (4 1/~to ~/~ in. thick Beef Steaks Rare 1 in. thick 34ediunl (1 to lx lbs.) We]] Done Rare 1 in. thick (~ to ~~ lbS.) Nfedium Well Done Chicken (450°) (2 to 2Xlbs.), split lengthwise Bakery Products 2 to 4 slices...
  • Page 20 Heads Range Bllrner (on models with sealedburners) The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame. You should clean the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these holes.

  • Page 21: Oven Air Vents

    Yvith clean water. After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don>tput the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the grates, be SUI-C t hey”re pc>sitionccl securely over the l~urncrs.

  • Page 22: Oven Bottom

    Outel” Finish Painted When the range is cool, wash the top, front and, if exposed, the sides with mild soap and water. Never use any harsh abrasivesor cleaning powders that may scratch or mar the painted surface. Rinse the surface with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.

  • Page 23: Oven Lamp Replacement

    Clean the broiler drawer with hot, soapy water. To replace: 1. 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, (co]ltir7L4ed ?zexfpag _.—— -----------...
  • Page 24 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 oven shelves. 4. If a spilloveror heavy soiling...
  • Page 25 They will mar the surface. Pull off knobs. Washgently,but do not soak. Dry and rctum control knobs to range, Washall glass with cloth dampened in soapy water. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. If knobs are removed, do not allow water to run down inside openings in the glass while cleaning.
  • Page 26 .————.—. raige/Qven parts r40’TE: — I’tAErr filA~I;RIAIS TO USE Drip Pans ‘ soap and water (on modcis so equipped) “ Soap-Filled ScouringPad PorcelainEn2nlel *Soap and Water Oven Botioni:~ “ Soap-FilledScouring Pad oCommercialOven Cle8ner Use foiiowingdirectionsfor Standard Porcelain Enamel Oven only. See separate i~~structions i n tl~issection for Co!~tiiiuous-Cleaning Oven. Oveil I.iner’<...
  • Page 27 After the adjustment is made, press skirt and knob together and retighten screws so they are snug, but be careful not to ove~~ighten. Re-install knob on range and check performance. Adjustment shutter for oven Burner The air adjustment shutter for the oven burner regulates the flow of air to the flames.
  • Page 28 Chart Below for Height Range Height: ~~,, RGB524ER 46X” RGB528ER -—. .—.—. ..—. _-_ —____ -—-z Depth with Door Closed (Includes Door Handle): 28%” a%-=-30”—— (Glass Door) 27%” (P&;c$in RGB524PR RGB528GER RGB529GEP RGB628GER - , — --—--.—-..—- .— _______ “\,...
  • Page 29 MU~ NE~R BE WSS the plane of the cookingsurface to the bottom of adjacentoverhead cabinets extendingcloser than 1 inch to the plane of the range sides must not be less than 18inches. (See Dimensionsand Clearances illustrationin this section.)
  • Page 30 (around oven doors, side trim). ~ Take the accessory pack out of the oven. ~ Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping. .Ak=—. —.. ——. .—. . -m...
  • Page 31 SU9PLY i?RY3iBE ABEQUATE GM ~ ‘four range is designed to operate at a pressure ~’()[4 inches of water column on natural gas or, if .Z:Itsigned for LP gas (propane or butane), 10 ~lnchesoof water column. Nflakesure you are ‘)supplyln~ your range with the type of gas for ~~~hich i t is designed.
  • Page 32 -“r, ‘. -’- ..- connector Pressure Hookup Regulator Adapter L&+ Nipple A L_,@m Black Iron Pipe+ Adapter + Manifold Pipe Hookup Union 90° Elbow ‘c Union+...
  • Page 33 Install a manual gas line shut-off valve iu the ;Jgas 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. s>...
  • Page 34 Set-Ups), ~S1 M25.1, latest edition, or with GROUND AND FIRM CONNECTION local codes. BEFORE USE Eie&fri~ois@@nne&f 1. Locate disconnect plug on the range back. 2. Finch sides of connector and pull out of range back. M@dels E ~ui#~edwiBh DualsuEn@Fs Sitiatiolls...
  • Page 35 CAUTION:Make sure the surface burner control knobs are in the “OFF’ positionsbefore attempting to light the pilots. 1. Raise the cooktop. 2. Light both pilots with a match.
  • Page 36 Surner #gmi#:@R Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the pilots have been lighted (on models so equipped) and range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Stindhg Pilot Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to HI position.The burner...
  • Page 37 \& With the baffle removed, properly adjusted flames should have approximately111 b lue cones and, if range is suppliedwith natural gas, should burn with no yellowtipping. with most LP gas, small “— yellowtips at the end of outer cones are normal.) Flames should not liftoff burner ports.
  • Page 38 Husing a spirit level,take tworeadings—with the levelplaced diagonally first in one direction and then the other. 6. Adjust the levelinglegs until the range is level. 7. After the range is level,slide the range away &omthe wallso that the Anti-Tipdevice can be installed.
  • Page 39 (2) Ttwn range has not yet been connected to gas supply, or if flexibleconnectionwas made, range maybe pulled out horn the -wall t o make conversioneasier. ~ 1. For models equipped with sealed burners,...
  • Page 40 Use and Care book. LP orificespuds have a 2-digitnumber and the Letter “L”on one side. Each orificespud willalso have 1 or 2 grooves on one side, denotingthe locationon the range where it is to be installed. of Ra arifi~e s#wd*f@,c@mw@tiing~@ Natural gas orificespuds have a 3-digitnumber on one side.
  • Page 41 To prevent leakage, make sure spuds are securely screwed into gas inlet tubes. ~. Replace the burner assemblies. 5. Keep all spuds with your range so you have them if yoLlmove or get a different gas hook-up. .<->...
  • Page 42 2/3 of the way. l~en all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.
  • Page 43 ‘ ,,, . (A) Y ellow Call for service outer Normal for LP gas Norrnalfor naturalgas /-p,+ ‘, ‘---- - -“ fla~ies— YeElow tips eones— blue flmes- S ofi...
  • Page 44 * OVEN CONTROL knob set incorrectly or not turned on. ~Check common problems listed in Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections. ~Range electrical plug mtlst be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for blown iuse or tripped circuit breaker.
  • Page 45 .- -i You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service ;vill still be there after your Hotpoint product warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.
  • Page 46 Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERViCE, GENERAL ELECTRIC- HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL.ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE. and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product.

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