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Aluminum Foil

21, 23, 25, 30

Anti-Tip Device

2, 3, 35, 43

Appliance Registration

Before You Call for Service 53, 54

Thermostat Adjustment—

Do It Yourself

Care and Cleaning

28–33

Clock and Timer

12, 13

Consumer Services

Important Phone Numbers

Features

6, 7

Installation Instructions

34–43

LP Conversion

44–50

Flooring Under Range

Leveling

Model and Serial Numbers

Oven

14–27

Baking

16–19

Broiling, Broiling Guide

23, 24

Control Settings

Door Removal

Light; Bulb Replacement 14, 32

Oven Bottom

Oven Vents

15, 33

Roasting, Roasting Guide

21, 22

Self-Cleaning

25–27

Shelves

15, 16

Power Outage

Safety Instructions

3–5

Surface Cooking

8–10

Burners

8–10

Control Settings

8, 9

Cooktop Comparison

Cookware Tips

Flame Size

Lighting Instructions

Warranty

Back Cover

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

Contents

Use and Care

& Installation

of Models

RGB744
RGB745

How to get the best from

Your Range

Summary of Contents for RGB744

Page 1: ...del and Serial Numbers 2 Oven 14 27 Baking 16 19 Broiling Broiling Guide 23 24 Control Settings 11 Door Removal 31 Light Bulb Replacement 14 32 Oven Bottom 30 Oven Vents 15 33 Roasting Roasting Guide 21 22 Self Cleaning 25 27 Shelves 15 16 Power Outage 13 Safety Instructions 3 5 Surface Cooking 8 10 Burners 8 10 Control Settings 8 9 Cooktop Comparison 8 Cookware Tips 10 Flame Size 9 Lighting Instr...

Page 2: ...oud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for 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...

Page 3: ... out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage on standing pilot models and poor air circulation Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas natural or LP tha...

Page 4: ...tion models or the HI position on standing pilot models when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware Excessive flame is hazardous Use only dry pot holders...

Page 5: ...t oven The hot air and steam that escapes can cause burns to hands face and eyes 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 touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls The lowest position R is not designed to slide Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up a...

Page 6: ...ped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above Standard Twin Burners Burner Cap Burner Head Drip Pan on some models Drip Pan on some models Burner OVEN CYCLE START TIME ON OFF COOK TIME ON OFF TIMER ON OFF CLOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 8 13 15 20 19 17 16 14 18 12 RGB745 shown ...

Page 7: ...Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 10 Oven Door Gasket 5 25 27 31 11 Storage Drawer or Kick Panel depending on model 4 32 12 Broiler Pan and Grid 5 21 23 25 31 13 Model and Serial Numbers 2 36 On front frame of range behind storage drawer or kick panel 14 Lift Off Oven Door Easily removed for oven cleaning 23 24 31 15 Anti Tip Device 2 3 35 43 Lo...

Page 8: ...ntrol surface off the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan but cooking stops right away Electric Coil Flattened metal Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan For best tubing containing cooking results use good quality pans Electric coils are more forgiving of electric resistance warped pans than radiant or solid disks Heats up quickly but does not change ...

Page 9: ... Make sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner Push the control knob in and turn it to LITE You will hear a little clicking noise the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner After Lighting a Burner After the burner ignites turn the knob to adjust the flame size Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one you want to use Do not operate a burner for an exten...

Page 10: ...usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Stove Top Grills on models with sealed burners Wok This Way on models with sealed burners Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable c...

Page 11: ... will cycle on and off with the burner OVEN TEMP 3 5 0 4 5 0 B R O I L C L E AN OFF 2 5 0 11 Surface Cooking Features of Your Oven Controls FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROLS OVEN SET Control Knob The OVEN SET control knob has settings for BAKE BROIL TIME BAKE and CLEAN When you turn the knob to the desired setting the proper burner is activated for that operation BAKE Use this setting for all normal ...

Page 12: ...he timer feature The timer does not control oven operations The timer can be set for 24 hours To set the timer first press the TIMER ON OFF pad Press the UP and DOWN pads to set the amount of time you want To cancel the timer press the TIMER ON OFF pad OVEN CYCLE START TIME ON OFF COOK TIME ON OFF TIMER ON OFF CLOCK 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 Clock on models with press pads To Set the Clock on models with pr...

Page 13: ... with Dials on some models These timers will automatically start and stop your oven for you Here s what you do 1 Make sure both your range clock and the DELAY START dial show the correct time of day When either the DELAY START dial or STOP TIME dial is pushed in and turned it will pop into place when the time shown on the range clock is reached 2 Set the DELAY START dial Push in and turn the DELAY...

Page 14: ...ter the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven burner cycles off completely then on with a full flame to keep the oven temperature controlled 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 p...

Page 15: ...om B C D and E top It also has a special low shelf position R for roasting extra large items such as a large turkey the shelf is not designed to slide out at this position Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections E D C B A R Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming...

Page 16: ...ns Type of Food Shelf Position Angel food cake A Biscuits or muffins B or C Cookies or cupcakes B or C Brownies B or C Layer cakes B or C Bundt or pound cakes A or B Pies or pie shells B or C Frozen pies A on cookie sheet Casseroles B or C Roasting B or R D E C B A R Preheating Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature...

Page 17: ...king cakes warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking 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 be undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Baking Pans Don t Peek Use the pr...

Page 18: ...EMP knob to the desired temperature 3 Press the COOK TIME ON OFF pad 4 Set the desired amount of cooking time using the UP and DOWN pads 5 The oven will turn on The display will show the Cook Time remaining When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone sounds The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time up to 11 hours and 50 minutes then shut off automatically 6 When the ove...

Page 19: ...the controls are off NOTE The low temperature zone of this range between 150 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the grow...

Page 20: ...justment Cooler Hotter appearance may vary Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range and look at the back side To make adjustment loosen approximately one turn but do not completely remove the two screws on the back of the knob With the back of the knob facing you hold the outer edge of the knob with one hand and turn the front of the knob with the other hand To raise the oven temperature move the top...

Page 21: ...ore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached 1 Position the oven at shelf B position for small size roast 3 to 5 lbs and at R position for larger roasts 2 Check the weight of the roast Place the meat fat side up or the poultry breast side up on the roasting grid in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of meat as possibl...

Page 22: ...oasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow directions given on package label Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F Meat 3 to 5 lbs 6 to 8 lbs Tender cuts rib high...

Page 23: ... do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Questions and Answers Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan A Yes Using the grid suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices are protected by the grid and stay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No ...

Page 24: ...h thick B 9 7 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs B 12 5 6 through before browning Pan frying Well Done B 13 8 9 is recommended Rare 1 inch thick B 10 6 7 Slash fat Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs B 12 15 10 12 Well Done B 25 16 18 Chicken 1 whole B 30 35 25 30 Reduce times about 5 to 10 minutes per 2 to 21 2 lbs side for cut up chicken Brush each side split lengthwise with melted butter ...

Page 25: ...heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Do not clean the gasket Clean the top sides and outside front of the oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential...

Page 26: ...lear the DELAY START and STOP TIME dials of any previous timed cooking or cleaning function by one at a time push the DELAY START and STOP TIME dials in and turn the dials Using a light touch continue turning the knob until it pops out Both dials should now be in the out position Decide on the cleaning hours necessary The recommended cleaning times are Light to Moderate Soil 2 3 hours thin spills ...

Page 27: ...t excessive soil might also cause an odor when cleaning Q What causes the hair like lines on the enamel surface of my oven A This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning They do not affect how your oven performs Q Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning A Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth Q M...

Page 28: ...tergent and hot water for 20 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a toothbrush Before putting the burner head back shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes Replace the burner caps Make sure that caps are replaced on the correct size burner There is one small 2 medium and one large cap The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when the bur...

Page 29: ...the surface burners routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes Wipe off surface burners If heavy spillover occurs remove the surface burners from the range Burners lift out for cleaning Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the surface burners To remove burned on food soak the surface burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water Soak the surface burner fo...

Page 30: ...amel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull clean up spills right away Foods with a lot of acid tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices etc or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to set When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as fat spatterings etc wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled Then rinse and polish with a d...

Page 31: ... gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced Outside of the door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids m...

Page 32: ... polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning To remove a knob pull it straight off the stem If knob is difficult to remove place a towel or dishcloth between the knob a...

Page 33: ...awer or broiler drawer depending on the model Vent appearance and location vary Lift up Cooktop on models with standard twin burners Removable Kick Panel on some models The kick panel may be removed for cleaning under the range To remove lift up the bottom of the panel slightly to disengage the panel from the tabs at the base of the range Pull the bottom of the panel forward until the spring clips...

Page 34: ...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 DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces MASK FOR SHELVES electric ignition OFF LI T E H I L O W OFF LI T E H I L O W OFF LI T E H I L O W OFF LI T E H I L O W SET T...

Page 35: ...e absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition In Canada installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 1 or the current Propane Installation Code CAN CGA B149 2 and with local codes where applicable This range has been design certified by the American Gas Association according to ANSI Z21 1 latest edition and Canadian Gas...

Page 36: ...e same level or higher than the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Depending on your range you ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front frame of the range behind the storage drawer kick panel or broiler drawer TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers Pencil and ruler Two pipe wrenches o...

Page 37: ...e regulator must be between 4 and 13 of water column For LP gas the pressure supplied must be between 10 and 13 of water column When checking for proper operation of the regulator the inlet pressure must be at least 1 greater than the operating manifold pressure as given above The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range manifold must remain in the supply line regardless of whether nat...

Page 38: ... of the location of the gas shut off valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas Pipe Adapter Gas Shut off Valve Pressure Regulator 90 Elbow provided Nipple Union 90 Elbow Black Iron Pipe Union Nipple Gas Shut off Valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas Pipe Gas Flow into Range Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut off valve Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut off valve Manifold Pipe Adapt...

Page 39: ...manual gas line shut off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range 2 Install male 1 2 flare union adapter to the 1 2 NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator On models equipped with dual burners install the male pipe thread end of the 1 2 flare union adapter to ...

Page 40: ...ut of range back You will have this disconnect plug B Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently An adapter may be used only on a 15 amp circuit Do not use an adapter on a 20 amp circuit Where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter available at most hardware stores T...

Page 41: ...eal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed 4 continued next page Quality of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually If burner flames look like A call for service 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 norm...

Page 42: ... BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames The air adjustment shutter for the top broil burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven The shutter for the bottom oven burner is near the back wall behind the storage drawer or the kick panel depending on the model Remove the drawer or...

Page 43: ...ge must be secured with an approved Anti Tip device Unless properly installed the range could be tipped by you or a child standing sitting or leaning on an open door After installing the Anti Tip device verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward This range has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions The use of this dev...

Page 44: ... or that match your regulator type B A WARNING Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range 2 If It Is This Regulator 1 Use an adjustable wrench to remove the nut from the pressure regulator 2 Apply sideward finger pressure to remove the plastic pin from the nut HINT To remove the pin place the nut on a flat surface and press the pin sideways with your fingers 3 Push down on the disc edges ...

Page 45: ...ing to Natural Gas Natural gas orifice spuds have a 3 digit number and the letter N on the top Each orifice spud will also have 1 2 or 3 grooves on top denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed as shown below N N N N B CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS 1 Remove grates burner caps and burner heads 2 Remove the brass orifice spud inside the chimney of each burner using a 9 32 or 7 mm n...

Page 46: ...he spud about 2 turns Broil Burner on some models To convert to LP gas use a 1 2 wrench to turn the upper burner orifice spud clockwise Tighten spud only until it is snug with the base To prevent damage do not overtighten spud To convert to natural gas loosen the spud about 2 turns 4 4 To prevent leakage make sure the orifice spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes 5 Put old orifice sp...

Page 47: ...rom the gas supply system by closing the individual shut off valve CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS 6 47 CONVERTING TO LP GAS Sealed Burner models only or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP ADJUST LOW FLAME SETTINGS NOTE Only valves with these types of knobs are adjustable 1 Turn all of the top burners to LOW 2 Remove all four knobs 3 With a small flat blade screwdriver turn t...

Page 48: ...Flow into Range Lever shown closed PULL TO OPEN NAT Cap LP Cap TOOLS REQUIRED Adjustable wrench 1 2 open end wrench Flat blade screwdriver small Nut drivers 7mm 5 16 or a small adjustable depending on the size of the spuds If It Is This Regulator 1 Unscrew the plastic protected hex nut cap from the regulator 2 Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off the threaded metal cap Gently pull the plas...

Page 49: ...system simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shut off valve CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS 6 CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS 1 Lift cooktop 2 Lift burner assemblies straight up and set aside to gain access to surface burner spuds 3 With a 7mm 5 16 or a small adjustable wrench remove each of the four spuds on the surface burner gas inlet tubes a...

Page 50: ...nobs 3 With a small flat blade screwdriver turn the valve set screws clockwise to decrease flame size counterclockwise to increase flame size Adjust until the flame is about the same height as the top of the burner 4 Replace the knobs 5 Check for flame outage by opening and closing the oven door several times If the flame goes out increase the flame size L O W OFF LI T E H I 7 ADJUST THE SURFACE B...

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Page 53: ... NOT To check the oven gas shut off valve on standard twin burner models raise the cooktop and look for the gas shut off lever at the extreme right rear corner Standing pilot models do not have a gas shut off valve on the regulator Follow the directions in box A or B that match your regulator type To check the oven gas shut off valve on sealed burner models remove the storage drawer broiler drawer...

Page 54: ...od is being cooked on a hot pan Cookware is not suited for broiling Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended Oven bottom not securely seated in position OVEN WILL NOT Oven temperature is too high to set self clean operation Allow the range to cool SELF CLEAN to room temperature and reset the controls Door latch handle not moved all the way to ...

Page 55: ... Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously 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 there after your Hotpoint product warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a subst...

Page 56: ...you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state province to province To know what your legal rights are in your state province consult your local or state provincial consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor In the United States General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Aff...

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