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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Installation Instructions

Tr

oubleshooting T

ips

Consumer Support

25

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Dimensions and Clearances

Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces.

Models

A

B

C

D

20

″

Wide

20

″

20

3

⁄

8

″

2

″

39

1

⁄

2

″

24

″

Wide

24

″

24

3

⁄

8

″

0

″

40

1

⁄

2

″

A

36

″

26

″

from wall 

to front of
control panel

39

3

⁄

4

″

D

36

″

0

″

clearance below cooking top and at rear of range

13

″

Maximum depth 

for cabinets above

range top

36

″

18

″

Minimum to

cabinets on

either side

of range

30

″

B

C

Minimum to wall on

either side of range

above 36

″

height 

Minimum

24

″

■

The ventilating hood must be constructed 
of sheet metal not less than 0.0122

″

thick. 

Install above the cooktop with a clearance
of not less than 1/4

″

between the hood

and the underside of the combustible
material or metal cabinet. The hood must
be at least as wide as the appliance and
centered over the appliance. Clearance
between the cooking surface and the
ventilation hood surface 

MUST NEVER BE

LESS THAN 24 INCHES.

EXCEPTION:

Installation of a listed microwave

oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop
shall conform to the installation instructions
packed with that appliance.

■

If cabinets are placed above the range, 
allow a minimum clearance of 30

″

between the cooking surface and the
bottom of unprotected cabinets.

■

If a 30

″

clearance between cooking surface

and overhead combustible material or
metal cabinets cannot be maintained,
protect the underside of the cabinets
above the cooktop with not less than 1/4

″

insulating millboard covered with sheet
metal not less than 0.0122

″

thick.

■

Clearance between the cooking surface
and protected cabinets 

MUST NEVER BE

LESS THAN 24 INCHES.

The vertical

distance from the plane of the cooking
surface to the bottom of adjacent
overhead cabinets extending closer than
1

″

to the plane of the range sides must not

be less than 18

″

. (See the 

Dimensions and

Clearances

illustration in this section.)

■

CAUTION:

Items 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.

WARNING!

INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

Summary of Contents for RGA620

Page 1: ...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 23 35 LP Conversion 28 30 Troubleshooting Tips 36 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 39 www GEAppliances com Write the model and serial numbers here Model __________________ Serial __________...

Page 2: ...esult causing property damage personal injury or death WARNING ANTI TIP DEVICE ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 reproductiv...

Page 3: ...d result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach an approved Anti Tip device to the floor See Installation Instructions To check if the device is installed and engaged properly carefully tip the range forward The Anti Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason make sure the Anti Tip device is engaged when you pu...

Page 4: ...l other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Locate range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage on standing pilot models and poor air circulation Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas natural or LP that is to be used Your range can be converted for use with either type ...

Page 5: ... opening oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool Keep the oven free from grease buildup Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from t...

Page 6: ...oor and at the bottom of the range under the broiler door Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of the pan Use least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added When flaming foods under the hood turn the f...

Page 7: ...oor covering ends at the front of the range the area that the range will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing Also make sure your floor covering will withstand 180 F See the Installation Safety Instructions section Make sure the wall coverings around your range can withstand the h...

Page 8: ...d cleaning of the range section Locate the 2 pilot ports and light each of them with a match If the pilots need adjusting use a small flat bladed screwdriver to turn the adjusting screw accessed through a hole in the front right side of the burner box Lower the cooktop Your surface burners are now ready for use Observe lighted burners Compare the flames to pictures in the Before you call for servi...

Page 9: ...r Cast iron If heated slowly most skillets will give satisfactory results Enamelware Under some conditions the enamel of some cookware may melt Follow cookware manufacturer s recommendations for cooking methods Glass There are 2 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...

Page 10: ...ccurs the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re lit until power is restored This is because the flow of gas is automatically stopped and will not resume when power is restored until the glow bar has reached operating temperature Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models The standing oven pilot must be lit initially To light the oven pilot Be sure the OVEN TEMP knob is in the OFF position Re...

Page 11: ...ght amount of air flows into the burner the flame should be steady with approximately 1 2 inch blue cones and should not extend out over the baffle edges Replace the valve shield burner baffle and oven bottom before operating the oven Loosen Air adjustment shutter Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming compl...

Page 12: ...ll increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst 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 The type of margarine will affect baking performance Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butt...

Page 13: ...ure before putting the food in the oven Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For most casseroles and roasts preheating is not necessary Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur Glass baking dishes also absorb heat When baking in glass baking dishes lower the temperature by 2...

Page 14: ...in the oven at a time Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food Pies For best results bake pies in dark rough or dull pans to produce a browner crisper crust Frozen pies in foil pans should be plac...

Page 15: ... new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it following the times given in your recipes as a guide If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold you can adjust the thermostat yourself If you think it is too hot adjust the thermostat to make it cooler If you think it is too cool adjust the thermostat to make it hotter We do not recommend the use of thermometers such as those found i...

Page 16: ...nter of broiler compartment C top of broiler compartment Most broiling should be done in position A Preheat the broiler for best results If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge cut vertical slashes through it about 2 inches apart but don t cut into the meat We recommend that you trim the fat to prevent excessive smoking leaving a layer about 1 8 inch thick Close the oven and broiler compart...

Page 17: ...at loses juices Amount or Shelf Time In Minutes Food Thickness Position First Side Second Side Comments Bacon 1 2 lb B 31 2 min 3 min Arrange in single layer about 8 thin slices Ground Beef 1 lb 4 patties A 10 11 min 4 5 min Space evenly 1 2 to 3 4 thick Beef Steaks Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs A 12 min 5 6 min Steaks less than 1 thick cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Chicken 1 whole...

Page 18: ...hey are wet When replacing the grates be sure they re positioned securely over the burners To get rid of burned on food place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Although they re durable the grates will gradually lose their shine regardless of the best care you can give them This is due to ...

Page 19: ...ce burners If the holes become clogged clean them with a small pin or sewing needle Before putting the surface burner back shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then place it back in the range making sure it is properly seated and level Control Panel and Knobs It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven Clean with mi...

Page 20: ...t be placed on the oven bottom If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom allow the oven to cool first You can clean the bottom with soap and water a mild abrasive cleanser soap filled steel wool pads or an oven cleaner following package directions Removable Oven Bottom First remove the shelves from the oven The oven bottom lifts from the front Grasp each side of the oven bottom push it to the b...

Page 21: ...aner Soapy wet metal pads may also be used Do 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 a dull spot even after cleaning If necessary you may use an oven cleaner Follow package directions Outside of door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven Rinse w...

Page 22: ... overnight The ammonia fumes will help loosen the burned on grease and food If necessary you may use an oven cleaner Follow package directions Cautions about using spray on oven cleaners Do not spray on the electrical controls and switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensor it could cause ...

Page 23: ...tant Safety Information section in the front of this manual Read them carefully Installations must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor plumber or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the state province or region where this appliance is being installed Only use gas shut off valves approved for use within the state province or region where this appliance is being installed In Massachuse...

Page 24: ...his section Before installing your range on linoleum or any other synthetic floor covering make sure the floor covering can withstand 180 F without shrinking warping or discoloring Do not install the range over carpeting unless a sheet of 1 4 thick plywood or similar insulator is placed between the range and carpeting Make sure the wall coverings around the range can withstand heat generated by th...

Page 25: ...ood surface MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES EXCEPTION Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance If cabinets are placed above the range allow a minimum clearance of 30 between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets If a 30 clearance between cooking surface and overhead...

Page 26: ...e base of the range that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork 0 B Minimum distance to walls above the cooktop on each side 2 2 C D 33 2 A 3 9 18 13 6 Electrical Connection Area Gas Hookup Area Check local codes before making connections Recommended gas and electric supply location 30 Min 18 Min A Models A B C D 20 Wide 203 8 2 2 4 24 Wide 24 3...

Page 27: ...on If the bracket side of the range is next to a cabinet or wall place the bracket 19 16 from the cabinet or wall If there is no adjacent cabinet determine where the location of the range side painted outside panel will be Place the bracket so that the distance between the mounting holes center line is 13 8 from the side panel Position the bracket so the back hole is 27 16 from the back wall Screw...

Page 28: ...onversion easier CAUTION If the gas supply to range is disconnected for any reason see the installation instructions for proper connection and safety precautions Convert the Pressure Regulator WARNING Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range 1 Lift the cooktop prop it open and locate the pressure regulator at the left rear of the range 2 Use a large flat bladed screwdriver or a coin to ...

Page 29: ...the Oven Burner Orifice 1 Remove the oven door and oven bottom The oven burner orifice hood is located behind the broiler compartment A shield must be removed to access the orifice hood 2 To convert to LP gas use a 1 2 wrench to turn the lower burner orifice hood clockwise Tighten the hood until it is snug To prevent damage do not overtighten the hood Adjusting the Air Shutter 1 To adjust the air ...

Page 30: ... oven and broiler are now ready for use Adjust the Oven Pilot if the range has standing pilots 1 Remove the thermostat knob 2 Insert a flat bladed screwdriver through the hole 3 Adjust the pilot flame height by turning the screw 4 Check oven operation Quality of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually If burner flames look like A further adjustment is require...

Page 31: ...ak detector at all joints and connections Tighten all connections as necessary to prevent gas leakage in the range or supply line CAUTION Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks Check alignment of valves after connecting the range to the gas supply to be sure the manifold pipe has not been moved A misalignment could cause the valve knob stem to rub on the control panel resulting in a gas leak at...

Page 32: ...rom the supply system by setting one of the surface burner control knobs to HI for 15 seconds Turn the surface burner control knob to OFF and light the pilot burners with a match See the Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models in the Using the surface burners section in this Owner s Manual Adjust pilot flames using the adjusting screw accessed through a hole in the front right side of the ...

Page 33: ...ng as any of the top burner knobs are at the LITE setting In the event of an electrical power failure the top burners can still be used To light a burner hold a lighted kitchen match adjacent to the top burner to be used and turn valve knob to LITE USE EXTREME CAUTION Light the Oven Pilot on standing pilot models 1 Be sure the OVEN TEMP knob is in the OFF position 2 Remove the oven bottom or open ...

Page 34: ...low flame Increase size of air shutter opening To correct a lifting but distinct blue flame Decrease size of air shutter opening The air shutter should be set approximately 2 3 open for natural gas and approximately full open for LP gas The oven burner air shutter adjustment is the same on ranges with a gas pilot or electric ignition Replace the valve shield in the rear of the broiler compartment ...

Page 35: ...Number Location The serial plate for your range is located on the front of the range below the bottom broiler door In addition to the model and serial numbers it tells you the ratings of the burners and type of fuel and pressure for which the range was adjusted when it left the factory When ordering parts always include the model number and serial number to ensure proper replacement parts Parts ma...

Page 36: ... needs to be flames are normal If burner flames look like A further determined visually adjustment is required 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 A Yellow flames B Yellow tips C Soft blue flames Further adjustment on outer cones Normal for natural required Normal for LP gas gas Burner flames ver...

Page 37: ...37 Notes Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ...

Page 38: ...38 Notes Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ...

Page 39: ...ncidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance What is Not Covered This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dama...

Page 40: ...ded warranty 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 Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent dir...

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