Hotpoint RB734J Use And Care Manual Download

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read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new range
properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on
the front of the range behind the
oven door.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your range. Before sending in this
card, please write these numbers
here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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a

Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the range.

Save time and money.
Before you request
service...

Check the Problem Solver on
page 30. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your range.

Summary of Contents for RB734J

Page 1: ...Exhaust System 27 Cookware Tips 12 13 Features 6 9 Light Bulb Replacement 25 Hood Extension 27 Warranty Back Cover J Installation Instructions 5 Leveling 5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Oven 15 Baking Baking Guide 16 17 Broiling Broiling Guide 20 21 I Control Settings 15 Door Removal 24 I Light Bulb Replacement 15 25 Preheating 15 Roasting Roasting Guide 18 19 Self Cleaning Instructions 22 23 I Shelv...

Page 2: ...m on a label on the front of the range behind the oven door These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number If you received a dam ed ra e Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before you request service Check the...

Page 3: ...E SEMOUSLY D Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments whtie using the apphw Harnmablematerkd could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns s Use ody dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holdem touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth Never use your applianc...

Page 4: ...WN dso improve efficiency N er l ve s e b unattended at high heat Botiover causes smoking and greasy sptilovers that may catch on fii Be sure drip pans and vent ducts are not covered and are in place Their absence during cooking cotid damage range parts and wiring Don t use ahunhmm fofl he tip pans or anywhere in the oven except as descri in this book Misuse could result in a shock fire hmrd or da...

Page 5: ...nt of water in a covered pan Watch foods when bringing them quic y to cooting temperatures at HIGH heat When whes cooking temperature rduce heat immediately to lowest setting that wi kwp it cooking UW sidu h t wi sur ce cooking whenever possible For example when cooking eggs in the shell bring water and eggs to boil then turn to OFF position and cover with lid to complete the cooking Use correct h...

Page 6: ...Features ofYour Ra e Model RB 4J Model RB 7J Model RB 5GJ 6 ...

Page 7: ...n cleaning under unit 2 8 in 2 8 in 13 S y Up Calrod Surface Unit 24 3 6 in May be raised but not removed 1 8 in when cleaning under unit 14 Chrome Plated Trim Rings and 24 4 Aluminum Drip Pans 15 Chrome Plated Trim Rings 24 4 4 and Porcelain Drip Pans 16 Oven Vent Duct Located under right 25 rear surface unit 17 Oven Interior Light Comes on 25 automatically when door is opened 18 Oven Light Switc...

Page 8: ...Features of Your Range Model RS743GJ Slide In Model M75WK Model RS742J Slide In 8 ...

Page 9: ... under unit 13 SQy Up Calrod Surface Unit 24 May be raised but not removed when cleaning under unit 14 Chrome Plated Trim Rings 24 and Aluminum Drip Pans I I 4 4 I 15 Chrome Plated Trim Rings 24 and Porcelain Drip Pans 16 Oven Vent Duct Located under right 25 rear surface unit 17 Oven Interior Light Comes on 25 automatically when door is opened 18 Oven Light Switch 15 19 Broil Unit 20 20 Bake Unit...

Page 10: ...ing to lower settings How to Set the Controls Step 1 Grasp control knob and push in Step 2 Turn either clockwise or counterclockwise to desired heat setting Control must be pushed in to set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it maybe rotited without pushing in Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking An indicator light will glow when ANY heat on an...

Page 11: ... cool check to make sure that your plug in units are securely fastened into the surface connection Observe Following Poinh in Canning 1 Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface unit If your range or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit use smaller diameter pots for good canning results 2 Flat bottomed canners must be used Do not use canners with f...

Page 12: ...killet LOW Cook only 3 to 4 minutes for soft cooked 15 minutes for hard cooked Continue cooking at MED HI until whites are just set about 3 to 5 more minutes LOW then add eggs When bottoms of eggs have just set carefully turn over to cook other side LOW Carefully add eggs Cook uncovered about 5 minutes at MED HI MED Add egg mixture Cook stirring to desired doneness Fried sunny side up Covered Skil...

Page 13: ...ime m over pancakes when Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side bubbles rise to surface Pasta Noodles or spaghetti Use large enough kettle to prevent boilover Pasta doubles in size when cooked Covered Large Kettle or Pot HIGH In covered kettle bring salted water to a boil uncover and add pasta slowly so boiling does not stop MED HI Cook uncovered until tender For large amounts HIGH may be needed to keep wat...

Page 14: ...top oven at a later time of day It takes the worry out of not being home to start or stop the oven Setting the dials for TIME BAKE is explained in detail on page 16 Self Clean Uses Automatic Timer The self cleaning function on your range uses the Automatic Timer to set the length of time needed to clean whether you wish to clean immediately or delay the cleaning untfl low energy times such as duri...

Page 15: ...cook satisfactorily without preheating If you find preheating is necessa keep an eye on the indicator light and put food in the oven promptly after light goes out Oven Interior Shelves Oven Light The shelves are designed with stop on models so equipped locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports they a will stop before coming completely from the oven and b will not tilt when removing...

Page 16: ... Before beginning make sure the hands of the range clock show the correct time of day Immediate Start is simply setting oven to start baking now and turning off at a later time automatically Remember foods continue cooking after controls are off Step 1 To set Stop Time push in knob on STOP dial and turn pointer to time you want oven to turn off for example 6 00 The Start Dial should beat the same ...

Page 17: ...nish bottom Shiny Metal Parr with satin finish bottom Metal or Glass Loaf Pans Metal or Glass Pans Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Glass or Metal Pan Glass Custard Cups or Casserole set in pan of hot water Glass Custard Cups or Casserole Foil Parr on Cookie Sheet Spread to crest edges Glass or Satin finish Metal Glass or Satin finish Metal Glass or Satin finish Metal Set on Oven Shelf Glass...

Page 18: ... be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached For Frozen Roasfi c Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound additional time 10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successf...

Page 19: ... F less doneness Do not place than temperature on guide thermometer in stuffing Oven Approximate Roasting me NW Internal Temperature Doneness in Minutes per und Temperature F Meat 3 to 5 lbs 6 to 8 lbs Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip 325 Rare 24 30 18 22 130 1400 rump or top round Medium 30 35 22 25 150 1600 Well Done 35 45 28 33 170 1850 Lamb Leg or bone in shoulder 325 Rare 21 25 20 23 ...

Page 20: ...TO unit for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan with food in oven The door stays open by itself yet BROILER RACK AND SLIT Check to see if you are using the the proper temperature is maintained FOIL CONFORM WITH SLITS IN RACK Broiler rack is recommended shelf position Broil in the oven for longest period of time indicated designed to minimize smoking and in the Broiling Guide Turn food to always ...

Page 21: ...ound Beef l lb 4 patties Space evenly Well Dmre 1 2 to M in thick c 7 4 5 Up to 8 patties take about same time Beef Steaks Rare l inch thick c Medium 1 to l lbs 7 7 Steaks less than I inch cook through c 9 9 before browning Pan frying is Well Done c 13 13 recommended Rare 1 A in thick c Medium 2 to 2 z lbs 10 7 8 Slash fat c 15 14 16 Well Done c 25 20 25 Chicken I whole A 35 2 to 2Y2 lbs 10 15 Red...

Page 22: ...off boilovers that are not stuck on before placing two pans upside down on each oven shelf Caution Chrome trim rings around the surface units should never be cleaned in the self cleaning oven Neither should reflector pans of foil or shiny chrome How to Set Oven for Cleaning Step 1 Turn OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to CLEAN Controls will snap into final position when the CLEAN location is reached S...

Page 23: ... high temperature bakings or broilings the LOCKED light may come on The oven door can t be latched for self cleaning while the LOCKED light is on If this happens let the oven cool until the LOCKED light goes off Then the oven door can be latched for self cleaning Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil and you should switch the OVEN SET kno...

Page 24: ...f the surface unit openings Clean the area below the units Rinse all washed areas with a damp cloth or sponge Shy Up Uni on models so equipped Shy up units cannot be removed To REMOVE door open to BROIL position or where you feel hinge catch slightly Grasp door at sides lifi door up and away from hinges To REPLACE grasp door at sides Line up door with hinges and push door firmly into place Note Up...

Page 25: ...eased With Tuck extension on glass cover fingers of same hand firmly push into back of lamp opening ba k wire bail until it clear over Fit cover over opening and Lift off cover DO NOT REMOVE replace washer and screw When ANY SCREWS removing and replacing cover if Replace bulb with 40 watt home thermostat tube should be moved appliance bulb out of place be certain it is returned to its proper horiz...

Page 26: ... apt to be accurate than the oven which it replaced However if you find that your foods consistently brown too little or too much you may make a simple adjustment in the OVEN TEMP thermostat knob PULL KNOB OFF SHAFT LOOK AT BACK OF KNOB AND N E CURRENT SETTING BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT To increase temperature turn toward RAISE to decrease turn toward LOWER Each notch changes temperature 10 F Fo...

Page 27: ... may be used to help remove imbedded soil and dust With careful use and handling filters will last for years Howeve if replacement becomes necessary obtain a filter from your dealer Remove and Replace Filters 1 Cooking top Place firlger in recess at front edge of filter push filter to rear until front edge clears the exhaust opening lower the front and remove When clean replace Place edge of filte...

Page 28: ...ng outward on self clean shelf 3 Place side panels back to back on other self clean shelf DO NOT USE oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives These might scratch the surface DO NOT USE oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives If acids should spill on the range while it is hot use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For oth...

Page 29: ... and heat the soiled units at HI ht the soil burn off about a minute and switch the units to OFF Avoid getting cleaning materials on the coils Wipe off any cleaning materials with a damp paper towel before heating the Calrod unit For cleaning remove drawer by pulling it all the way open tilt up the front and lifi out Wipe with damp cloth or sponge and replace Never use harsh abrasives or scouring ...

Page 30: ...N TEMP knob not set correctly Shelf position is incorrect Check Roasting or Baking Guides Oven shelf is not level Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting Surface units are not plugged in solidly Trim rings and drip pans are not set securely in the range top Surface unit controls are not properly set Au...

Page 31: ... further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 No...

Page 32: ...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 toll free GE Answer Centerc 800 626 2000 consumer information service 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 t...

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