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Hotpoint RGB744GER Use And Care & Installation

Hotpoint RGB744GER Use And Care & Installation

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Aluminum Foil
Anti-Tip Device
Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
Clock and Timer
Consumer Services
Phone Numbers 47
Cooktop
Features
Flooring Under Range
Installation Instructions
Leveling
Model and Serial Numbers
oven
Air Adjustment
Broiler Pan and Rack
Broiling, Broiling Guide
I
Control Settings
Door Removal
Light; Bulb Replacement 10, 27
Oven Bottom
5, 15, 18,25
Oven Vents
2, 3,30,38
Preheating
2
Roasting, Roasting Guide 16, 17
Self-Cleaning
Shelves
47
Thermostat Adjustment
Power Outage
25,28
Problem Solver
Surface Cooking
Burner Grates
Burners
2,3 I
Control Settings
Cookware Tips
Flame Size
14, 15
Lighting Instructions
Warranty
Installation
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800.626.2000"

Use and Care

4,5, I 1,28
14, 17, 18
&Installation
20-2
I 1, 14,26
RGB744GER
RGB745GER
44,45
RGB745GES
2-5
8.9.23.24.25
9, 36,43
Back Cover
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  • Page 1: Use And Care

    14, 17, 18 &Installation Appliance Registration Roasting, Roasting Guide 16, 17 of Models Care and Cleaning Self-Cleaning 20-2 Clock and Timer Shelves I 1, 14,26 RGB744GER Consumer Services Thermostat Adjustment RGB745GER Phone Numbers 47 Power Outage Cooktop 25,28 Problem Solver 44,45 RGB745GES...

  • Page 2: Help Us Help You

    (include your phone number): Check the Problcm Solver in the Consumer Affairs back of this book. It lists ctiuses of Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. A WARNING Depending on your runge, you’ll find the Inodcl ml serial numbers on a label on the front of the r:mgc.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation. Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known qualified service technician or installer for the to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not on the door, storage or broiler drawer (on some extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous. They could damage the models) or range top.

  • Page 5: Baking, Broiling And Roasting

    size—Avoid pans that are Use proper pan Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having could build up and the container could burst, flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food causing an injury. and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven enough to cover burner grate.

  • Page 6: Features Of Your Range

    FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above.
  • Page 7 lo, 27 I 4–22 ( LISe for Sell’-Clcmin: cycle only’) I () 011]]’) I 6 C()()ldop 16, 18, 26 1 I .14, 26 I 8 Oven Shelves (c:lsil! rcnl(lkcd (lr rcpt)sititltlcd 011 shelf’ supper(s) 5, 20, 2!2, 26...

  • Page 8: Surface Cooking

    SURFACE COOKING Electric Ignition Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition, The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed. eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners constantly burning flames. spark.

  • Page 9: How To Select Flame Size

    How to FOR SAt;Ii lIANI)I,IN(; ()}; C’()()KWARE NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE Sll)f;S 01: ‘1’1 lE C()()KWARE. Any the botlotn t)l’ the c(x)kwwc is w:lstcd :ind onl) serves [o heat the handle. Aluminum: Mecliun-weight c(mkww-c is Heatproof’ Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either recommended hccauw it beats quickly and evenly.

  • Page 10: Using Your Oven

    USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is coo]. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this book handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.

  • Page 11: Oven Moisture

    Oven Moisture Lip. Oven Vents Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent. Metal items will become very hot if they are left on the cooktop and could cause burns. and fresh air [() (he oven burners be uninterrupted.
  • Page 12 USING YOUR OVEN Note position of pointer to screw OVEN TEMP oven is heating at the right before adjustment temperature when you are When cooking” food” [’or [he I’irs[ over a period 01” Front of OVEN TEMP knob. setting und the dil’f’ercnccs Cooler Hotter in [i ming tm[ween an old Jnd a new (JVCI1 of 5 (t) I ()

  • Page 13: Clock And Minute Timer

    Clock and Minute Timer correct time. Then let the knob oLit :md continue turning to OFF. The Minute Timer has been combined with the range clock. Use it to time cooking operations. You’11 recognize it as the poi n(er th:lt is different in color from the clock h:mds.

  • Page 14: Pan Placement

    BAKING How To Set Your Range For Baking Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during baking. This is used for self cleaning only. 1. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on. recipe.

  • Page 15: Aluminum Foil

    Baking Guides When using prepw-ed baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions Cookies Aluminum Foil When baking Never entirely cover cookies, tlJt cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking inure foi ]. This cookies. Cookies will disturb the heat baked in a jelly roll circulation and results pan (short sides all in poor baking.
  • Page 16 ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the door latch Step 2: Check the weight of the roast. Place [he meat during roasting. This is for self-cleaning only. used fat-side-up or [he poultry breas[-side-up on the roasting rack in a shallow pm. The melting ftit will Roasting is cooking by dry heat.

  • Page 17: Questions And Answers

    Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the is unnecessary to preheat your oven. of cooking time is recommended.

  • Page 18: How To Broil

    BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the door latch Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the during broiling. This is used for self-cleaning only. food. Most fish and tender cuts of’ meat ctin be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.

  • Page 19: Broiling Guide

    BROILING GUIDE 2nd Side Shelf Thickness Food Position Minutes Minutes Comments Bacon Arrange in single layer thin slices) 10-11 Space evenly. Up to 8 patties t~ke Ground Beef I lb. (4 patties) 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick about same time. Beef Steaks I inch thick Rare...

  • Page 20: Operating The Self-Cleaning Oven

    OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Before a Clean Cycle Clean top, sides and outside front of oven door with Step 1: Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all soap and water. Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners. cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they Do not rub or clean the door gasket (B)—the cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures.

  • Page 21: Delay Start

    How to Set Oven for Cleaning Step 1: Turn the OVEN Decide on cleaning hours necessary. OVEN SET SET knob to CLEAN. Recommended Cleaning Time: Push in and turn the Light to Moderate Soil—2-3 hours (thin spills and OVEN TEMP light spatters) knob to CLEAN.
  • Page 22 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Why won’t my oven clean immediately Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning? even though I set all the time and clean A. Yes, there may be a slight odor during the first few knobs correctly? cleanings.

  • Page 23: Sealed Burner Assemblies

    Proper care WILI cleaning arc important so your range will give you efficient these directions carefully in caring for it to and proper maintenance. CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE. CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS Sealed Burner Assemblies holes in the suri’ace burners of’...

  • Page 24: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING . . . , . . ,, (continued) Burner Heads sealed burners only) For more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft The holes in the burners of your range, .- electrodes, must and the spark Scrub” brand or Bon AmiQ brand. Rinse well to kept ‘.

  • Page 25: Burner Grates

    Burner Grates Although they’re Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly durable, the grates course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, and, of will gradually lose soapy water and rinse with clean water. After cleaning, their shine, regardless dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven of the best care you can give them.

  • Page 26: Broiler Pan And Rack

    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Broiler Pan and Rack After broiling, remove the broiler pan and rack from the oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out the grease in the pan into a proper container. If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth.

  • Page 27: Oven Lamp Replacement

    Control Panel and Knobs Oven Lamp Replacement (o11 It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each CAUTION: Before replacing your oven bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water or main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

  • Page 28: Oven Air Vents

    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with “’ correct combustion. 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 29: For Your Safety

    FOR YOUR SAFETY IMPORTANT If you smell gas: Remove all packing material and literature horn oven before connecting 1. Open windows. gas and electrical supply to range. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces.

  • Page 30: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS minimum clearance of 30” between the cooking Installation of this range must conform with surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets. local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI If a 30”...
  • Page 31 GENERAL TOOLS YOU WILL NEED See Dimensions and Clearances in this section Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These Pencil and ruler dimensions must be met for safe use of your Two pipe wrenches (one for backup) range.
  • Page 32 Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations pROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Your range is designed to operate at a pressure for Models Equipped with Sealed Bur~ of 4“ of water column on natural gas or, if designed This area allows for LP gas (propane or butane), 10” of water for flush range column.
  • Page 33 Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS (continued) for Models Equipped Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator , .- ,. 90 Elbow ~ y&3 (provided) Flex Black Iron Pipe + 4——— Connector Adapter Flex Connector...

  • Page 34: Connect The Range To Gas

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS (continued) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirements Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch gas line in an easily accessed location outside of circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit the range.
  • Page 35 Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Discomected Infrequently. Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. Power An adapter maybe used only on a 15-amp not use an adapter plug in these situations circuit. Do not use an adapter on a 20-amp because disconnecting of the power cord circuit.

  • Page 36: Seal The Openings

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SEAL THE OPENINGS CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER Seal any openings in the wall behind the range The oven is designed to operate quietly and and in the floor under the range when hookups automatically. To operate the oven, turn the are completed.
  • Page 37 ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BIJRNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly, remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle (see below).

  • Page 38: Leveling The Range

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Anti-Tip LEVELING THE RANGE Device 1. Remove the storage Slotted drawer, broiler drawer Head Screw or kick panel. 2. Use a 3/16” open-end or socket wrench to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two “Marked Edge 2 %“ /’ of Range turns.

  • Page 39: Tools Required

    HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE Is the e in a GAS OR NATURAL GAS WITH 1P ation. TOOLS REQUIRED: Torxdriver (for sealed burners) 1/2” and 3/4” open-encl wrench Flat blade screwdriver (small) Nut drivers or wrenches: 7nmI or 5/16” If it is this regulator: (depending on the size of the spucls) 1.
  • Page 40 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS ON Orifice Spuds for Converting to 1P Gas: MODELS EQUIPPED WITH SEALED BURNERS (See LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed Step 4ifrange isequippedwith dual burners.) with this Use and Care book. LP orifice spuds have a 2-digit number and the Letter “L”...
  • Page 41 5. ‘ro prevent leakage, make sure the orifice CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS ON spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet MODELS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL BURNERS tubes. Use a small wrench to hold the inlet tube (See Step 3 if range is equipped with sealed hex to prevent it from twisting.

  • Page 42: Check For Leaks

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS (continued) loosen the For LP gas, Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to the CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES full open position. With Screw baffle in place, flames Oven Burner Air Shutter...
  • Page 43 CHECK QUALITY OF FLAMES CONVERT TOP BURNER VALVES The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use. With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.
  • Page 44 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. OVEN WILL NOT WORK . The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. Oven controls not properly set. Door left in locked position after cleaning.
  • Page 45 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM CLOCK NOT WORK DOES Bulb may be loose or burned out. OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON Electrical plug must be plugged into a 1 ive power outlet. Improper air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutter. STRONG ODOR An odor from [he insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few times oven is used.
  • Page 46 NOTES...
  • Page 47 We’ll Be There Wit h the purchase ofy(mr new Hotpoint.” appliance, receive that if’you ever is call—toll-free! h-Home Repair Service 80116262000 Special Needs... 808626.2000 will pr(wide Braille controls” for ;tyaric{y(}f’ call 800-’I’IJlJ-(JEf\(l” (800-8 M-43Z2) to reques( in fi)rmat ion or service.

  • Page 48: What Is Not Covered

    Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR HOTPOINT GAS RANGE here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under warranty. This warranty is extended to the WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY original purchaser and any succeeding...

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