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Before Using Your Oven

Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing
and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and
tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to
it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.

Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models

The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by
electric ignition.

To light the burner,

turn the OVEN CONTROL

knob to the desired temperature. The burner should
light within 30-90 seconds. After the oven reaches the
selected temperature, the oven burner cyclesÑoff
completely, then on with a full flameÑto maintain the
selected temperature.

Power Outage

CAUTION:

DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO

OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN
DURING AN ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE.
The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power
failure. Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot.

If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs,
the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re-lit until
power is restored.

Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models

These ranges have standing oven pilots that must be
lit initially.

To light the oven pilot:

1. 

Be sure the OVEN
CONTROL knob is
in the OFF position.

2. 

Open the broiler door
and remove the
broiler pan and grid.
This will make it
easier for you to
reach inside the
broiler compartment.

3. 

Find the oven pilot port at the back of the broiler
compartment. The long tube, running from front to
back, is the oven burner. The pilot port is at the
back, about one inch below the burner.

4. 

Using a long match or match holder, reach in and
light the oven pilot.

¥ To light the oven burner,

turn the OVEN

CONTROL knob to the desired temperature. 
The burner should light within 60 seconds.

¥ Proper flame configuration:

While using the oven

burner, visually check the burner flame in the broiler
compartment. If flame does not burn as described in
the Installation section of this guide, adjust the flame
following the directions on those pages.

¥ Power failure:

An electrical power failure will 

not affect the standing oven pilot.

USING YOUR OVEN

Oven Control

Your oven is controlled by an OVEN CONTROL knob. It will normally
take 30-90 seconds before the flame comes on. After the oven reaches the
selected temperature, the oven burner cyclesÑoff completely, then on with
a full flameÑto maintain the selected temperature.

Summary of Contents for RGB506

Page 1: ...34 LP Conversion 35 37 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Oven 12 19 Baking 14 15 Broiling Broiling Guide 19 Control Settings 12 Door Removal 23 Oven Bottom 21 Oven Vents 13 22 Roasting Roasting Guide 17 18...

Page 2: ...nd money Before you request service Check the Before You Call for Service section in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Do not store or us...

Page 3: ...mbustion of natural gas or LP fuels Properly adjusted burners indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized by vent...

Page 4: ...idental tipping of the range attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti Tip device supplied To check if the device is installed and engaged properly carefully tip the range forward The Ant...

Page 5: ...xactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be...

Page 6: ...en using glass cookware make sure it is designed for top of range cooking Keep all plastics away from the top burners Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the v...

Page 7: ...ng or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens Always remove the broiler pan from range as soon as you finish bro...

Page 8: ...8 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT LEFT FRONT OVEN TEMP LEFT REAR 7 8 9 11 12 10 5 1 6 4 3 2 13...

Page 9: ...Oven Shelves number of shelves varies 7 13 15 17 22 5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 located under the lift up cooktop 6 Cooktop 21 22 7 Oven Vent 6 13 22 8 Surface Burners and Grates 4 6 10 11 20 21 9 Su...

Page 10: ...any flame is unsatisfactory call for service Surface Burner Controls Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are marked as to which burners they control The two knobs on the left control the l...

Page 11: ...it lights and the blowing or hissing sound will be much less noticeable Surface Cooking After Lighting a Burner After the burner ignites turn the knob to adjust the flame size Check to be sure the bur...

Page 12: ...ls These ranges have standing oven pilots that must be lit initially To light the oven pilot 1 Be sure the OVEN CONTROL knob is in the OFF position 2 Open the broiler door and remove the broiler pan a...

Page 13: ...port Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop See the Features section Do not block these openings...

Page 14: ...bove the other 14 BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system It is recommended that you operate the oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with your...

Page 15: ...results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it may...

Page 16: ...e sure the OVEN CONTROL knob is in the OFF position 2 Pull the knob straight off the shaft 3 On the back of the knob there are a series of 5 to 7 small grooves Note the position of the pointer located...

Page 17: ...allow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of meat as possible Broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this 3 Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to the desired temperature...

Page 18: ...pieces 350 Well Done 185 190 35 40 In thigh 10 to 15 lbs Over 15 lbs Turkey 325 Well Done 185 190 16 22 12 19 For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times give...

Page 19: ...round the outside edges of the meat To slash cut crosswise through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent piercing the meat and losing juices If...

Page 20: ...Scrub brand or Bon Ami brand Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface burner openings Do not use steel wool because it will clog the surface burner openings and scr...

Page 21: ...the shelf you are cooking on This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content Hot fruit fillings or other foods that are highly acidic such as milk tomat...

Page 22: ...t cloth Oven Shelves Oven Air Vents Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth Never block the vents air ope...

Page 23: ...oloration and should be wiped up immediately When surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door With proper care the porcelai...

Page 24: ...with the appliance after installation is completed CONSUMER Keep this Use and Care Guide and the Installation Instructions for future use This appliance must be properly grounded WARNING Improper inst...

Page 25: ...lation of this range must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition In Canada installation must conform with the current Natu...

Page 26: ...Pont WARNING All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach an approved Anti Tip device to the wall See Installing the Anti Tip Device in this section To...

Page 27: ...regulator must be at least 1 greater than regulator manifold pressure Examples If regulator is set for Natural gas 4 manifold pressure inlet pressure must be at least 5 if regulator has been converte...

Page 28: ...t off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until new hook up has been completed Don t forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas...

Page 29: ...protected by a 15 amp or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use...

Page 30: ...u find pilot adjustment is necessary follow instructions in this section for adjusting the surface burner pilots 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS continued Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be...

Page 31: ...r the igniter goes OFF To maintain any given oven temperature this cycle will continue as long as the dial or display is set to operate After removing all packing materials and literature from the ove...

Page 32: ...s down the slanted ramp and burns against a small metal bulb After 20 40 seconds the main oven burner should ignite and burn until the oven temperature has reached 300 F At that time the oven pilot sh...

Page 33: ...g down rear of oven bottom 2 Grasp oven bottom at finger slots on each side 3 Lift rear of oven bottom enough to clear the lip of range frame then pull it out of the oven 4 Remove the burner baffle so...

Page 34: ...plumbing The screws provided will work in either wood or concrete The Anti Tip device is attached to the back of the range 1 Unfold paper template and place it flat on the floor with the back and side...

Page 35: ...the exposed end of the cap A HOW TO CONVERT A STANDARD TWIN BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS This range was adjusted for Natural or LP gas as specified on the serial plate The conversi...

Page 36: ...e flow of gas around the metering pin 3 CONVERT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR FOR STANDING PILOT MODELS 1 Remove the cap from the pressure regulator 2 Remove the plunger from the cap 3 Turn the plunger with...

Page 37: ...ome models 1 Remove oven bottom and oven burner baffle located on top of burner To remove oven bottom remove oven hold down screws at rear of oven bottom Pull up at rear disengage front to oven bottom...

Page 38: ...as been blown Oven controls not properly set OVEN TEMPERATURE The OVEN CONTROL knob needs adjustment See the Adjust the TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section FOOD DOES NOT ROAST O...

Page 39: ...ourteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be...

Page 40: ...ial 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 vary from state to state province to provin...

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