Hotpoint RGB747GER Use And Care & Installation Download Page 30

CARE AND CLEANING

(continued)

Oven Air Vents

Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide 

 air

inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with 
correct combustion. Air openings 

 located at the rear 

 the 

 

the top and bottom 

 the oven door, and   the bottom 

 the range, under

the storage drawer.

Oven Lamp Replacement

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven bulb,
disconnect electrical power to the range at the
main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let
the lamp cover and bulb cool completely.

The oven lamp (bulb) is covered with a removable
glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped
wire. Remove oven door, if desired, to reach cover
easily.

To remove:

1. Hold hand under cover   it doesn’t 

 when

released. With fingers   same hand, firmly push
back wire bail until it clears cover. Lift off cover.
DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO
REMOVE COVER.

2. Do not touch hot bulb with   wet cloth. Replace

bulb with   40-watt household appliance bulb.

To 

replace cover:

1. Place it 

into groove 

 lamp receptacle. Pull wire

bail forward to center of cover until it snaps into

 When in place, wire holds cover firmly. Be

certain wire bail is in depression in center 

 cover.

2. Connect electrical power to the range.

Metal Parts

Glass Surfaces

Do not use steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia or commercial oven

cleaners. To safely clean surfaces;
wash, rinse and then dry with a 

@’   

 

 .

soft cloth.

. . . . . . .

To clean the outside 
finish, use a glass
cleaner. Rinse and polish
with a dry cloth. Do not
allow the water or
cleaner to run down

inside openings in the

glass 

 cleaning.

 

.

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Summary of Contents for RGB747GER

Page 1: ...tions 32 44 Safety Instructions 2 5 Leveling 40 Set the Clock 10 11 Minor Adjustments 31 Set the Timer 10 11 Model and Serial Numbers 2 6 34 Surface Cooking 8 9 Oven 12 24 Burner Grates 26 Air Adjustment 31 39 Burners 25 26 Baking 14 17 Control Settings 8 Broiler Pan and Rack 18 20 26 Cookware Tips 9 Broiling Broiling Guide 20 21 Flame Size 9 38 44 45 Control Settings 10 Lighting Instructions 8 Do...

Page 2: ...ntact 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 minor operating problems that you can correct yourself APPROVEO YOU NEED SERVICE FIRST contact the people who FINALLY if your problem is still serviced your appliance Explain not resolved write why you are not pleased In most Major ...

Page 3: ...erial ignite Locate range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent 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 of gas See Installation Instructions c After prolonged use of a range high floor temperature...

Page 4: ...or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners Always turn surface burner to OFF before removing cookware Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting Never block the vents air openings of the range They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop at the ...

Page 5: ... up and the container could burst causing an injury Don t use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this book Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range When using cooking or roasting bags in oven follow the manufacturer s directions Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens Always remove broiler pan from oven as soon as you finish broili...

Page 6: ...FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE B J L XL_ k 6 P Burner Cap lcfGQ lL i ad models Burner Base 7 LJ ...

Page 7: ...upports 12 16 22 27 9 Oven Shelf Supports I 12 10 Air Vent in Oven Door Top of Oven Door 4 30 11 Storage Drawer 29 12 Air Intake Under Storage Drawer I 4 30 13 Model and Serial Numbers On front frame of range behind storage drawer 2 6 34 14 Removable Oven Door Easily removed for oven cleaning 28 15 Anti Tip Device Lower right rear corner on range back 3 33 40 See Installation Instructions 16 Oven ...

Page 8: ...the left front and left rear burners The two knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners The smaller burner right rear position will give the best simmer results The right front burner is higher powered than the others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker natural gas installations only Before Lighting a Burner If drip pans are supplied with your range they should be used ...

Page 9: ...acturer s recommendations for cooking methods Glass There are two 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 be used for either surface or oven cooking It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly Check cookware manufacturer s directions to be sure it can be used o...

Page 10: ...y larger amounts 8 BAKE Press this pad to select bake function 9 BROIL Press this pad to select broil function 10 CLEAN Press this pad to select self c leaninx function See Self Cjeaning Instructions 11 COOK TIME Press this pad for Time Bake operations 12 STOP TIME Use this pad along with COOK TIME or CLEAN pad to set the oven to start automatically at a time you select 13 CLOCK To set clock first...

Page 11: ...After a power outage when power INCREASE or DECREASE pad TIMER quits flashing on the is restored the display will flash until the time you want shows on display about 4 seconds and time shown will no longer be the display correct for example after a 5 minute power interruption the clock will be 5 minutes slow The display flashes until the clock is reset All other functions that were in operation w...

Page 12: ...Y 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 Shelf Positions The oven has five shelf supports for normal baking and roasting identified in ...

Page 13: ...When cooking a food for the first time in your new oven use time given on recipes as a guide Oven thermostats over a period of years may drift from the factory setting and differences in timing between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual You may be inclined to think that the new oven is not performing correctly however your new oven has been set correctly at the factory and is...

Page 14: ...display Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until correct time of day is displayed Press the CLOCK pad to start Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during time baking This is used for self cleaning only How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop The oven turns on right away cooks for preset length When the oven starts to heat the word ON and the of time and turns off automatically at the s...

Page 15: ...s 3 hours baking temperature appears in the display Press time at 325 F Here s how INCREASE or DECREASE pad until 325 is To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the displayed correct uosition before VOLI set Delav Start At 4 00 the oven will turn on automatically The 1 Close the oven door word ON and the changing temperature starting at IOO F will bc displayed When the oven reaches the o2 COO...

Page 16: ...indicator light or tone preheat 10 higher temperature does not shorten preheat time minutes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner crisper crust Use this ...

Page 17: ...pe 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 retain it 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 Aluminum Foil Never cover a shelf entirely with a large coo...

Page 18: ... displayed When the oven reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound To change oven temperature during roasting press the BAKE pad and then INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get new tcmperdture o5 Press the CLEAR OFF pad when CLEAR roasting is finished and then remove food from oven OFF 6 Most meats continue to cook slightly while sttinding after being removed from the oven Standing time recommend...

Page 19: ...n the meat Type Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round t Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shouldert Ham precooked Poultry Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces Turkey ROASTING GUIDE Oven I emperaturc 325 325 325 325 325 325 3500 325 Doneness Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done Well Done Well Done To Warm Well Done Well Done Well Done...

Page 20: ... to cool during meal for easiest cleaning able to open it until the oven has cooled 5 Press BROIL pad Use of Aluminum Foil YOLI can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and 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 fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan The juices could become h...

Page 21: ...ame time HI HI 10 11 4 I inch thick B 1 101 X lbs B B I X inch thick B 2 to 2 A lbs B 9 12 13 7 5 6 8 Y Steaks less than I inch thick cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Slash lat 10 I 2 Is 25 30 35 6 7 10 12 16 18 25 30 B 1 whole B LO Reduce time about 5 tu I minutes per side for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin side down first and broil with dnor cl...

Page 22: ...water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Do not rub or clean the door gasket B the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremcl y low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you shou...

Page 23: ...four hours 1 Prepare the oven for cleaning 2 Close the oven door and slide the latch handle o the right as far as it will go Make sure he oven light is off 3 Press the CIXAN pad u CLEAN 2 4 Press the INCREASE pad The oven A is set 5 lean Tinlc is l rcsct for 4 hours You can change the clean t imc to anywhere between 2 and 4 hours depending on how dirty the oven is If a shorter lean Time is desired...

Page 24: ...during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there may be a slight odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of my oven A This is a normal condition resulting from heating and coaling during cleaning These lines d...

Page 25: ...ing them easy to clean The electrode of the Electrode spark igniter is exposed When one burner is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware Burner Caps Lift off when cool Wash burner caps in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water If desire...

Page 26: ...ter and rinse with clean water After cleaning dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes Don t put the grates back on the range while they 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 f...

Page 27: ...ouring 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 knob pull it straight off the stem If knob Q d is difficult to rclnove place Q a towel or dishcloth between the knob and control panel and pull gently Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot w...

Page 28: ...his by hand Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a scouring pad 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 for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice ...

Page 29: ...re engaged 3 Push drawer back until second stops on drawer hit stops in the range Tilt drawer up and over these 4 Slide drawer the rest of the way in Oven Bottom The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish To make cleaning easier protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the shelf below the shelf you are cooking on You can use aluminum foil if you do not cove...

Page 30: ...easily To remove 1 Hold hand under cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of same hand firmly push back wire bail until it clears cover Lift off cover DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO REMOVE COVER 2 Do not touch hot bulb with a wet cloth Replace bulb with a 40 watt household appliance bulb To replace cover 1 Place it into groove of lamp receptacle Pull wire bail forward to center of cover ...

Page 31: ...ner baffle To remove the oven bottom 1 Remove the knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom 2 Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side 3 Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame then pull out Burner Baffle Remove Screw r To remove the burner baffle use a nut driver to remove the 1 4 hex head screw shown in the illustration above Do not remove any ...

Page 32: ...ed CONSUMER Keep this Use and Care Guide and the Installation Instructions for tidure use This appliance must be properly grounded WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency manufacturer dealer or the gas supplier CAUTION Do ...

Page 33: ...et The hood must beat 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 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 mater...

Page 34: ...d to the 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 c Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers Pencil and ruler Two pipe w...

Page 35: ...hether natural or LP gas is being used A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect the range to the gas supply line should have an I D of 1 2 and be 5 feet in length shorter and longer lengths are acceptable for ease of installation In Canada flexible connectors must be single wall metal connectors no longer than 6 feet in length 10 2 CONNECT THE RMGE TO GAS Shut off the main gas supply v...

Page 36: ...3 Install male 1 2 or 3 4 flare union adapter to the NPT internal thread of the manual shut off valve taking care to back up the shut off valve to keep it from turning 4 Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the adapter on the range Position range to permit connection at the shut off valve 5 When all connections have been made make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn o...

Page 37: ... customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently An adapter maybe 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...

Page 38: ...r leaks Push in one of the surface burner controls and turn it to the LITJ3 position You will hear a snapping sound indicating proper operation of the spark module Once the air has been purged from the supply lines burner should light within 4 seconds After burner lights rotate knob out of the LITE position Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked Quality of Flames The com...

Page 39: ...burner baffle see below Flames should have approximately 1 blue cones and if range is supplied with natural gas should burn with no yellow tipping With most LP gas small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal Flames should not lift off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized With the baffle in place the flames should burn stead...

Page 40: ...lly attempting to tilt the range forward c This range has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions c The use of this device does not preclude tipping of the range when not properly installed If the Anti Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the universal Anti Tip device WB02X7909 v 2 Locate the outside e ge of the device 2...

Page 41: ...ers remove the cooktop and locate the pressure regulator at right rear of range o 2 Follow the directions in A or B that match your regulator type e On some models the ut off valve may be in a different location If it is this regulator 1 Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure regulator 2 Turn the cap over and hook it into the slots The type of gas to be used should now be visible on the to...

Page 42: ...e as a back up when removing spud to prevent the aluminum tube from twisting 4 Install orifice spuds according to one of the following diagrams see or for LP gas or natural gas depending on which you are converting to Orifice Spuds for Convetiingto LPGas LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed with this Use and Care book LP orifice spuds have a 2 digit number and the Letter L on one sid...

Page 43: ...s straight down with the tube over the orifice spud Replace the screws making sure the tall screw is opposite the burner electrode in each burner base CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES Oven Burner 1 Remove oven door storage drawer or broiler drawer oven bottom and burner baffle The lower burner orifice spud is located behind the storage drawer broiler drawer or kick panel On some models a metal shi...

Page 44: ...eck for leaks in the system CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS When using test pressures greater than 1 2 psig to pressure test the gas supply system of the residence disconnect the range and individual shut off valve from the gas supply piping When using test pressures of 1 2 psig or less to test the gas supply system simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing t...

Page 45: ... flames Call for service cones Normal for LP gas Normal for natural gas 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 normal If range is connected to LP gas check all steps in the Installation Instructions Make sure thermostat capillary bulb located in upper portion o...

Page 46: ...eaning Oven section Heavily soiled ovens require 3 2 to 4 hour clean time Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle Self cleaning cycle has been selected but latch handle was not moved all the way to the right Move the latch handle Latch handle was moved to the right but a program other than self cleaning was selected Move the latch handle to the right only when setting sel...

Page 47: ...Accessories Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly 10 their home r parts s s ern pro vides access to ler 47 000 enlline Renewal Paris and all are fillly wal ranted V lLSi Mastcr lird and Disco cr cards arc accept cd User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other s...

Page 48: ...ing the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it i...

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