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Summary of Contents for L3B315GL

Page 1: ...uctions 22 23 Shelves 12 21 23 24 Clock Timer 13 Consumer Services 27 Thermostat Adjustment 20 Energy Saving 13ps 5 Features 6 7 Problem Solver 25 Safety Instructions 2 5 Leveling 27 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Surface Cooking 8 11 Control Settin s 8 Oven 12 Cooking Guide 10 11 Baking Baking Guide 14 15 Cookware Tips 10 Broiling Broiling Guide 16 17 Warranty Back Cover Control Settings 12 Use and C...

Page 2: ...f this book We re proud 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 Consum...

Page 3: ...THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe bums Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in bums from steam Do not let pot holders ...

Page 4: ...eif cleaning operation If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn off and disconnect the power suppiy Have serviced by a qualified technician Surface Cooking Units This Use proper pan size Wppkmce is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized cookware will expose a porti...

Page 5: ...y to cooking temperatures at high heat When food reaches cooking temperature reduce heat immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking Use residual heat with surface cooking whenever possible For example when cooking eggs in their shells bring water and eggs to a boil then turn control knob to OFF position and cover cookware with lid to complete the cooking Always turn surface unit off b...

Page 6: ...Features of Your Range L3B315GL 6 T IIINI G Q s b Tmrmmrmm D mm l II I rm m m fl ...

Page 7: ... Knob 12 Oven Cycling Light 12 Glows until oven reaches selected temperature then goes off and on during cooking with the oven units as temperature is maintained 12 13 Oven Control 14 ON Indicator Light for Right Surface Units 8 15 Surface Unit Controls 8 16 Oven Vent Duct 4 Located under the right rear surface unit 17 Lift up CooktoP 19 16 24 18 Broil Unit 19 Oven Shelf Surmorts For roasting king...

Page 8: ...ed heat setting Control must be pushed in to set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it maybe rotated without pushing in Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking An indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on ooking Guide for Jsing Heat Settings 111 Quick start for cooking bring water to boil MEDIUM HI Fast fry pan broil mainta...

Page 9: ...should be done on surface units only n surface cooking the use of pots extending more than one inch beyond the edge of the surface unit s drip pan is not recommended However when canning with a water bath or pressure canner large diameter pots may be used This is because boiling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units HOWEVER DO NOT ...

Page 10: ...ons and Settings to Complete Cooking MEDIUM LO or LO then add cereal Finish timing according to package directions MED to cook 1 or 2 minutes to completely blend ingredients MEDIUM LO to maintain gentle but steady perk MEDILIM LO Cook only 3 to 4 minutes for soft cooked 15 minutes for hard cooked Continue cooking at MEDIUM HI until whites are just set about 3 to 5 more minutes MEDIUM LO then add e...

Page 11: ...ium heat may be needed SmalI Uncovered Saucepan Use small surface unit LO Allow 10 to 15 minutes to melt through Stir to smooth When melting marshmallows add milk or water Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side I Thick batter takes slightly Pancakes or French toast Skillet or Griddle MEDIUM HI Heat skillet 8 to 10 minutes Grease lightly longer time Turn over pancakes when bubbles rise to surface Pasta Noodl...

Page 12: ...nd off to maintain the cooking temperature Oven Shelves Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested on Baking and Roasting pag e The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing Oven Light food f...

Page 13: ...terrupted every 10 seconds to flash the time of day To cancel the Timer turn the knob in either direction until 0 00 appears in the display At the end of the timer operation after the 3 beeps the display returns to the time of day automatically Questions and Answers Q How can I use the Minute Timer to make surface cooking easier A The Minute Timer will help you time the total cooking period which ...

Page 14: ...o stand in pie shell before baking Fill pie shells and bake immediately Ingredients and proper measuring affect the quality of the crust Use a tested recipe and good technique Make sure there are no tiny holes or tears in a bottom crust Patching a pie crust could cause soaking Pie filling runs over Top and bottom crust not well sealed together Edges of pie crust not built up high enough Too much f...

Page 15: ... Pan Metal Jelly Roll Pan Metal or Ceramic Pan A B B A B B A B B B B 3 5 375 375 4000 325 3500 30 55 10 15 45 60 Two piece pan is convenient Line pan with waxed paper Cakes Bundt cakes Cupcakes ruitcakes Metal or Ceramic Pan Shiny Metal Muffin Pans Metal or Glass Loaf or Tube Pan 325 3500 350 3750 75 3000 350 3750 350 3750 350 325 3500 350 4000 400 4250 375 4000 45 65 20 25 2 4 hrs 20 35 25 30 40 ...

Page 16: ...r rack l mvs w 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 hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Questions Answers Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a rack in the pan A Yes Using the rack...

Page 17: ...time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick c 6 5 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium 1 to 1X Ibs c 8 6 through before browning Pan frying Well Done c I J 11 is recommended Rare 1 4 in thick c 10 7 8 Skush fat Medium 2 to 2X lbs c 15 14 i6 IIDone c 25 20 25 icken 1 whole A 35 10 15 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes 2 to 2 4 lbs per side for cut up chicken Brush each split lengthwise side with melted ...

Page 18: ...roasts is 10 to 20 minutes Oven Temperature I Doneness 325 325 325 325 325 Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done Well Done Well Done To Warm 325 350 Well Done Well Done 325 I Well Done This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve internal temperature will rise about 5 F to compensate for the temperature increase if desired remove the roast from the oven sooner at 5 F less tha...

Page 19: ... attempting to remove them After removing a plug in unit remove the drip pan under the unit and clean it according to directions given in the Cleaning Guide Wipe around the edges of the surface unit opening Clean the area below the surface unit Rinse all washed areas with a damp cloth or sponge Receptacle Terminals Drip Pan To replace a plug in surface unit First place the drip pan into the surfac...

Page 20: ...he knob Fit the molded rib of the knob into the clear groove on the knob stem Control Panel It s a good idea to wipe the control panel clean after each use of the oven Clean with mild soap and water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners or oven cleaners on the control panel they will damage the finish Adjusting oven Thermostat ...

Page 21: ...emove heavy burned on soil soapy metal pads may be used following manufacturer s directions After scrubbing wash with soapy water rinse and dry Broiler Pan Rack After broiling remove the broiler rack from the oven Remove the rack from the pan Carefully pour out the grease in the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the pan and rack in hot soapy water If food has burned on sprinkle the rack w...

Page 22: ...g may be needed depending on the amount of soil Frequent cleaning will prevent excessive soil build up Do not rub the door gasket the tlberglass 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 the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or ...

Page 23: ...h the clean TIMER knob to OFF Open windows to rid room of smoke Allow the oven to cool at least one hour before opening the oven door Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Q Is the crackling sound I hear during cleaning normal Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameied surface of my oven A This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning These lines ...

Page 24: ...h dampened in soapy water Rinse and polish with I dry cloth If knobs are removed do not allow water to run down inside surface of glass while cleaning DO NOT USE oven INSIDE OF DOOR Clean ONLY the door liner outside the cleaners cleansing gasket The door is automatically cleaned if the oven is in powders or harsh the Self Cleaning cycle DO NOT rub or damage gasket abrasives Avoid getting soap and ...

Page 25: ...IL Door not left ajar as recommended Improper shelf position being use Check Broiling Guide Food is being cooked on hot pan Cookware is not suitable for broiling Aluminum foil used on broil pan rack has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended OVEN CONTROL knob not set correctly Shelf position is incorrect Check Roasting or Baking Guide c Oven shelf is not level Incorrect cookware or cookw...

Page 26: ...2 Screw must II Bracket I j _j Wall plate enter wood or metal n 4 I If the device side of the range is metal framing If attaching to adjacent to a cabinet place the masonry you can buy suitable device against the back wall and screws and anchors at a hardware cabinet as shown in Figure 1 store Use a masonry drill to drill If there is no adjacent cabinet the required holes determine where the locat...

Page 27: ...war ran expires Purchase a GE contract whil your warranty is still in effect ancl you ll receive a substantial dis count With a mulLiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Individuals qualified to sefice their c K k nc Ccief parts I accessories sent direcdy to their home Our parts system pro vides access to over 4 7 000 Genuine Renewal Parts and all are ftdly war rant...

Page 28: ...material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or Manager Consumer Affairs RCA Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation In...

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