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YOUR HOTPOINT RANGE

Staple sales slip or 

 check

WARRANTY

 Proof of original purchase date

is needed to 

 service

under warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace 

any

part 

 

 range 

that fails because

of a manufacturing defect.

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for 

 home use in

the 

48 

mainland states, Hawaii and

Washington, 

 In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the 

 technician’s travel

costs to your home.

All warranty 

 will be

provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care” servicers during
normal working hours.

Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).

WHAT 

IS 

NOT COVERED

● 

 trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read 

your 

Use 

and Care material.

If you then have any questions

about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toil free:
GE Answer 
800.626.2000

consumer information 

● 

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● 

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended

purpose or used commercially.

● 

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTOR IS  NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

● 

Improper installation.

If you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer or
installer. You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical, gas,
exhausting and other connecting

facilities as described in the

Installation Instructions provided

with the product.

Some states 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 

 from state to state,

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General,

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further 

help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

This book is printed on recycled paper.

RB524

RB532

RB525

RB533

Part No. 164 

RB526

RB536

Pub No. 39-4729

6-93 

Printed in 

Louisville, 

KY

Summary of Contents for RB524

Page 1: ...Vent 26 Features 6 7 Problem Solver 30 Installation Instructions 27 30 Safety Instructions 3 5 Leveling 29 Surface Cooking 8 9 Model Serial Numbers 2 Canning Tips 9 Oven 10 20 Control Settings 8 Baki...

Page 2: ...a damaged range Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book It lists causes of m...

Page 3: ...never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door drawer or cooktop They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe...

Page 4: ...uous cleaning surfaces Continuous cleaning surfaces can be identified by their rough surface finish Surface CooMng Units a Use proper pan siz This ____ appliance is equipped with different size surfac...

Page 5: ...pan Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir togeth...

Page 6: ...FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Not all features are on all models D Broiler Pan on some models ol y j q 9 p Support Rods Drip Wells Some models have lift up ooktops for easier cleaning e may vary 6...

Page 7: ...13 Clock and Minute Timer 14 on some models 11 Surface On Indicator Light 12 Oven Temp Knob I I 1 12 2 13 Oven Cycling Light II RR524 Explained Feature Index Not all models have a l features on page 1...

Page 8: ...ween MED MEDIUM MEDIUM and LO Cook after starting at HI cooks with little LOW MED HIGH water in covered pan LO Used for long slow cooking simmering to tenderize and develop flavors Use this setting to...

Page 9: ...han boiling water Such temperatures could under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces eventually harm cooktop surfaces surrounding surrounding the surface units surface units Observe the Follow...

Page 10: ...ime Baking when I wish to use the automatic timer for in the oven baking A The time of day on the clock should not be A Yes if you wish to set the DE Y START on changed during any program that uses th...

Page 11: ...out to the stop position Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove the shelves from the oven pull the shelf towa...

Page 12: ...e current setting before making any adjustments 2 Loosen both screws on the back of the knob 3 To increase the oven temperature move the pointer 1 notch toward the words MAKE HOTTER To decrease the ov...

Page 13: ...TIME dial and turn the pointer to the time you want the oven to turn off for example 6 00 The DELAY START dial should be at the same position as the time of day on the clock OVEN SET I OVENTEMP 3 Remo...

Page 14: ...le 6 00 This means your recipe called for 2fi hours of baking time The time on the STOP TIME dial must be later than the time shown on the range clock and the DE Y START dial OVEN SET OVENTEMP 3 Turn...

Page 15: ...out a preheat indicator light or tone preheat a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time 10 minutes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent hea...

Page 16: ...et A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier from the pie crust the cookie sheet helps re...

Page 17: ...knob to e the temperature nwdmME you desire knob appearance may vary 4 After roasting is complete turn the OVEN SET knob on some models or the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF Most meats continue to cook slight...

Page 18: ...meat having it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat pe Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork lo...

Page 19: ...ur broiler pan and the broiler rack However you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil will prevent the fat and meat juices from drain...

Page 20: ...h thick 2 to 2X lbs Chicken 1 whole 2 to 2fi lbs split lengthwise 35 10 15 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin side down first S...

Page 21: ...ace units do not need to be removed before lifting After cleaning under the cooktop with hot mild soapy water and a clean cloth lower the cooktop Be careful not to pinch your fingers To lower the cook...

Page 22: ...tacle CJuide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly Drip Pans Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans For best results clean the drip pans by hand Place them in a covered containe...

Page 23: ...eaning oven Oven Lamp Replacement on some models CAUTION Before replacing your oven lamp bulb disconnect the electric power for your range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Be...

Page 24: ...ling to remain on the surface They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning Household ammonia may make the cleaning job easier Place 1 2 cup in a shallow glass or pottery container in a cold oven ove...

Page 25: ...turn the oven on for any reason Use care in removing and replacing the oven bottom and shelves and in placing and removing dishes and food to avoid scratching rubbing or otherwise damaging the porous...

Page 26: ...on the control panel The lettering on models with touch pads is sensitive to abrasives and pressure The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning To remove knob pull it straight off the stem W...

Page 27: ...rotected by a circuit breaker or tie delay fuse as noted on the rating plate Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes Ethe electric service provided does not meet the above spectications it is r...

Page 28: ...ome or where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral STEP 3 1 Locate connector block at the bottom rear of range and remove rear wiring cover 2 Directly below the connector block is a...

Page 29: ...your situation before beginning installation WARNING 1 Range must be secured by ANTI TIP bracket supplied 2 See instructions to install supplied with bracket 3 Unless properly installed range could be...

Page 30: ...d Improper shelf position being used See the Broiling Guide Food is being cooked on hot pan Cookware is not suited for broiling Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted properly an...

Page 31: ...ng or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD EAC 800 83 4322 to request assist in planning...

Page 32: ...ler or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toil free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information sewice Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure...

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