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RA720

RA724

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

Ranges

20

and 24

Compact Electric

183D9541P001    

49-88019-1    05-05 JR

Safety Instructions

 . . . . . . . . 2–4

Operating Instructions

Oven  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–9
Surface Units  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and Grid  . . . . . . . . 11
Cooktop  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Knobs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Oven Door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Oven Heating Elements  . . . . . . 11
Oven Interior  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Painted Surfaces  . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shelves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Surface Units and Drip Pans  . . .10

Installation Instructions

Anti-Tip Device  . . . . . . . . . . 13, 19
Dimensions and Clearances  . . . 14
Electrical Connections . . . . .15–18
Flooring  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Leveling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tools You Will Need  . . . . . . . . . 14

Troubleshooting Tips

 . . . . . . . 20

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . 21, 22
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial # __________________

You can find them on a label
under the cooktop. See the 
Lift-Up Cooktop section in this
manual for instructions on how 
to lift the cooktop.

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Summary of Contents for RA720 RA724

Page 1: ...Units and Drip Pans 10 Installation Instructions Anti Tip Device 13 19 Dimensions and Clearances 14 Electrical Connections 15 18 Flooring 14 Leveling 19 Preparation 14 Tools You Will Need 14 Troubles...

Page 2: ...S OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED Never wear loose fitti...

Page 3: ...the cooktop oven vent opening and surfaces near the opening and crevices around the oven door Remember The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cook...

Page 4: ...rature To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface...

Page 5: ...ings for surface unit cooking At both LO and HI positions there is a slight niche so control clicks at those positions HI marks the highest setting LO the lowest setting In a quiet kitchen you may hea...

Page 6: ...reaching into the hot oven To remove the shelves from the oven pull them toward you tilt front end upward and pull them out To replace place shelf on shelf support with stop locks curved extension of...

Page 7: ...void possible burns place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on How to Set Your Oven for Baking or Roasting Position the shelf or shelves in the oven If cooking on two shelve...

Page 8: ...ads on the other hand contain less fat and more water The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor of baked goods For best results with your old favorite recipes use marga...

Page 9: ...fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge cut vertical slashes through both about 2 apa...

Page 10: ...a surface unit Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the opening in the dri...

Page 11: ...ash accumulate around the bake element gently wipe around the element with warm water Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Carefully p...

Page 12: ...not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface They may cause dull spots even after cleaning Household a...

Page 13: ...cabinet storage space is to be provided above the cooktop the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that sticks out at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets Cabinets installed above a coo...

Page 14: ...reduced by installing a range hood that protrudes at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets Cabinets installed above a cooktop may be no deeper than 13 Flooring under the range Your range like many...

Page 15: ...anch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or fuse having amperage as specified on the rating plate The rating plate is located under the cooktop See the Lift Up Cooktop section in this manual for in...

Page 16: ...tabs are present at the end of the winged strain relief they can be removed for better fit NOTE Do not install the power cord without a strain relief The strain relief bracket should be installed befo...

Page 17: ...center lower position of the terminal block Tighten screws securely into the terminal block Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the installation E D C B A 5 3 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION WARNING The neut...

Page 18: ...r terminal screws from the terminal block Remove the ground screw and ground plate and retain them Cut and discard the ground strap DO NOT DISCARD ANY SCREWS Insert the ground bare wire tip between th...

Page 19: ...EVEL THE RANGE For proper cooking and baking the range must be leveled Leveling legs are located on each corner at the base of the range Install the oven shelves see Using the oven section for instruc...

Page 20: ...t work be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Plug on range is not Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly completely inserted in grounded outlet the electrical outlet Oven control...

Page 21: ...tection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more...

Page 22: ...nd of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should yo...

Page 23: ...other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or conse...

Page 24: ...anty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home...

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