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GE RGA620 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safety
. . . . . 2-7, 23, 24, 27
Operating Instructions
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17
Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Compartment . . . . . . . .20
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . 21
Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . 21
Metal Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Painted Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removable Oven Bottom . . . . .20
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Thermostat Adjustment . . . . . . .15
Installation Instructions
LP Conversion . . . . . . . . . . 28-30
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label on
the front of the range below the
bottom broiler door.
Installation Instructions
. . 23-35
. . . . . . . 36
164D4290P115 49-80158-2 12-02 JR
GE Quality Product
Owner's Manual and
RGA620
RGA624

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GE Quality Product Safety Owner’s Manual and Instructions ..2–7, 23, 24, 27 Installation Instructions Operating Instructions RGA620 Oven ....10–17 RGA624 Surface Burners .

  • Page 2: Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 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 cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
  • Page 3 www.GEAppliances.com 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. WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved Anti-Tip device to the floor.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite. I Have the installer show you the location of I Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut qualified service technician or installer for...

  • Page 5: Oven

    www.GEAppliances.com SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns. I Let burner grates and other surfaces cool I Do not store or use combustible materials, before touching them or leaving them...

  • Page 6: Surface Cooking Units

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SURFACE COOKING UNITS Use proper pan size—Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover burner grate.

  • Page 7: Flooring Under The Range

    www.GEAppliances.com FLOORING UNDER THE RANGE Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts. Any openings in 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 obstructed by carpeting or woodwork.

  • Page 8: Using The Surface Burners

    Using the surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models The surface burners on some models are lighted The electrode of the spark igniter is by electric ignition, eliminating the need for exposed.
  • Page 9 www.GEAppliances.com How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using. For safe handling of cookware, never let the Never let the flame extend up the sides of the cookware.
  • Page 10 Using the oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models The oven burner is lighted by electric ignition. After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven burner cycles on To light the burner, turn the OVEN TEMP and off to maintain the selected knob to the desired temperature.
  • Page 11 www.GEAppliances.com Oven Control Your oven is controlled by an OVEN TEMP knob. It will normally take 30-90 seconds before the flame comes on. After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven burner cycles—off completely, then on with a full flame—to maintain the selected temperature.

  • Page 12: Using The Oven

    Using the oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports—A (bottom), B, C and D (top). Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Using your oven for baking and Using your oven for roasting sections.
  • Page 13 Using the oven for baking. www.GEAppliances.com To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. How to Set the Oven For Baking Close the oven door. Then turn the Check the food for doneness at OVEN TEMP knob to the desired the minimum time on the recipe.
  • Page 14 Using the oven for baking. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Cookies For even cooking and proper browning, there Pans should not touch each other or the must be enough room for air circulation in walls of the oven.
  • Page 15 Using the oven for roasting. www.GEAppliances.com 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. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Roasting is easy; just follow these directions: How to Set the Oven For Roasting Place the shelf in the A or B Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the...
  • Page 16 Using the oven for broiling. Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. Your range has a compartment below the oven for broiling. A specially designed broiler pan allows dripping fat to drain away from the food.
  • Page 17 www.GEAppliances.com Broiling Guide I The oven and broiler compartment I When arranging food on pan, do not doors must be closed during broiling. let fatty edges hang over the sides. The fat drippings will soil the broiler I Always use the broiler pan that comes compartment.
  • Page 18 Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance.

  • Page 19: Surface Burners

    www.GEAppliances.com Burners The holes in the surface burners of your range To remove burned-on food, soak the surface must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition burner in a solution of mild liquid and an even, unhampered flame. detergent and hot water.
  • Page 20 Care and cleaning of the range. Removable Oven Bottom First remove the shelves from the oven. NOTE: If the oven bottom is replaced incorrectly, it may warp and cause undesirable baking results. The oven bottom lifts from the front. Grasp each side of the oven bottom, push it to the back of the oven, lift upward from the front until it is clear—lift it to remove from the front.

  • Page 21: Lift-Off Oven Door

    www.GEAppliances.com Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid from the oven. Remove the grid from the with detergent while hot and cover with pan. Carefully pour out grease from the wet paper towels or a dishcloth.

  • Page 22: Oven Interior

    Care and cleaning of the range. Porcelain Oven Interior With proper care, the porcelain enamel If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner. Follow package directions. finish on the inside of the oven will stay new-looking for years. Cautions about using spray-on oven Let the range cool before cleaning.

  • Page 23: Before You Begin

    Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes where applicable.

  • Page 24: Tools You Will Need

    Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED: Pencil and ruler Gas line shut-off valve Two pipe wrenches (one for backup) Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread tape with Teflon* that resists action of natural Open-end or adjustable wrench and LP gases...

  • Page 25: Dimensions And Clearances

    Read these instructions completely and carefully. WARNING! INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) The ventilating hood must be constructed If a 30″ clearance between cooking surface of sheet metal not less than 0.0122″ thick. and overhead combustible material or Install above the cooktop with a clearance metal cabinets cannot be maintained, of not less than 1/4″...

  • Page 26: Range Location

    Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Range Location Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts. Any openings in 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 obstructed by carpeting or woodwork.
  • Page 27 Read these instructions completely and carefully. WARNING! Anti-Tip Bracket • ALL RANGES CAN TIP • INJURY COULD RESULT • INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE • SEE INSTRUCTIONS Anti-Tip Bracket Installation Instructions Anti-tip bracket attaches to the floor to hold either rear Screw the bracket securely to the floor range leg.
  • Page 28 Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Converting the Range for Use with LP (Propane) Gas (if necessary) Skip to Step 4 if conversion is not necessary. Prepare Range for Conversion: 1. Turn off the gas supply to the range. This range leaves the factory set for use with natural 2.
  • Page 29 Read these instructions completely and carefully. Converting the Surface Burners: Convert the Oven Burner Orifice: 1. If the cooktop has been lowered, remove the 1. Remove the oven door and oven bottom. The grates, lift the cooktop and support it with the oven burner orifice hood is located behind the prop rod.
  • Page 30 Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Converting the Range for Use with LP (Propane) Gas (continued) Light the Oven Pilot Adjust the Oven Pilot (if the range has standing pilots) (if the range has standing pilots) 1.
  • Page 31 Read these instructions completely and carefully. Connect the Range to Gas The house piping and connector used to connect the range to the main gas supply must be clean, free of metal shavings, rust, dirt or liquids (oil or water). Contaminants in the supply lines can work their way into the range manifold and cause failure of gas valves or controls and clog burners or pilot orifices.
  • Page 32 Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. To Make Electrical Connection (if range has electric ignition) I Wiring must conform to National Electrical CAUTION—FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS Codes or the prevailing local code for a range of this kilowatt rating.
  • Page 33 Read these instructions completely and carefully. If Range Has Electric Ignition There are separate ignition devices for the left In the event of an electrical power failure, the top and right hand surface burners. Both of these burners can still be used. To light a burner, hold ignitors are ON when any knob is turned to the a lighted kitchen match adjacent to the top LITE setting.

  • Page 34: Shelves

    Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Oven Burner Air Shutter Adjustment Lock screw Orifice cap Oven burner flame can be checked as The oven burner flame should be a clean, blue follows (without burner baffle in place): flame with distinct inner cones approximately 1/2 To correct a yellow flame—Increase size inch long.
  • Page 35 Read these instructions completely and carefully. When All Hookups Are Complete Make sure all controls are left in the OFF Model and Serial Number Location: position. The serial plate for your range is located on the Make sure the flow of combustion and front of the range below the bottom broiler door.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Top burners do not light • On models with standing pilots, lift the cooktop and The pilots are not lit.
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  • Page 39 To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or date is needed to obtain service call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

  • Page 40: Consumer Support

    Contact Us www.GEAppliances.com If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park...

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