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Anti-Tip Device

Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning

Consumer Services

Important Phone Numbers

Model and Serial Numbers

Lift-Off Oven Door

Oven Control Settings

Preparation

Problem Solver

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself

Removal of Packaging Tape

Safety Instructions

Surface Cooking

Cooktop Comparison

Surface Cleaning

Surface Control Settings

Model
LEB356

Contents

Use and Care

of Your Range

164D1913P082

79-4097

10-95 CG

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Summary of Contents for LEB356

Page 1: ... 30 Oven Control Settings 14 15 Roasting 22 23 Self Cleaning 26 28 Shelves 16 17 Timed Baking 19 20 Preparation 8 Problem Solver 33 34 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 21 Removal of Packaging Tape 2 Safety Instructions 3 5 Surface Cooking 8 13 Canning Tips 12 Cooktop Comparison 8 Cookware Tips 10 11 Surface Cleaning 13 Surface Control Settings 9 Warranty Back Cover Model LEB356 Contents Use an...

Page 2: ...umer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your range If you received a damaged range Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solv...

Page 3: ...inst the wall If it is not there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand sit or lean on an open door Please refer to the Anti Tip device information in this guide Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is ...

Page 4: ...This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat Oven Stand away from the range when opening the oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Keep the oven vent duct ...

Page 5: ...clothing Do not stand on the glass cooktop Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board Do not place or store items on top of the glass cooktop surface when it is not in use Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on the glass cooktop surface when it is in use They may become hot and could cause burns To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials ...

Page 6: ...F HI LO MED OFF HI LO MED OFF HI LO MED OFF HI LO MED HOUR MIN HR MIN AUTOMATIC OVEN COOK TIME START TIME TIMER ON OFF CLOCK PREHEATED OVEN ON LATCH DOOR AUTO SELF CLEAN 1 2 3 2 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 4 6 ...

Page 7: ...ace Lights 9 Lights will glow when the cooktop is hot to the touch 11 Broil Element 4 24 29 12 Oven Shelf Supports 4 16 17 22 Shelf positions are suggested in the 24 25 27 29 Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 13 Oven Shelf with Stop Locks 4 16 20 22 24 26 29 14 Bake Element 4 29 May be lifted gently for wiping the oven floor 15 Lift Off Oven Door with Broil Stop Position 3 24 26 30 16 Broiler ...

Page 8: ...l help you to understand the differences between radiant cooktops and any other type of cooktop you may have used in the past Type of Cooktop Description How It Works Radiant Electric coils Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware so pans must be flat on Glass Ceramic under a glass the bottom for good cooking results The glass cooktop stays hot enough to Cooktop ceramic cooktop c...

Page 9: ...I LO MED OFF HI LO MED SURFACE LIGHT FRONT REAR REAR FRONT HOT SURFACE OVEN TEMP Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings Special Notes for Glass Cooktops Appearance may vary HI Quick start for cooking brings water to a boil Medium High Setting halfway between HI and MED Fast fry pan broil maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food MED Sauté and brown maintains a slow boil on large amounts of foo...

Page 10: ...t use pans with perfectly flat bottoms Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms or may be warped If you are unsure of the flatness of your pans you may do this quick test Turn your pan upside down on the countertop place a ruler flat against the pan surface The bottom of the pan and the straight edge of the ruler should fit flush against each other all the way across Turn the ruler a full 360 ...

Page 11: ... clean it with cleaning cream This helps protect the top and makes clean up easier NOTE A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time Use only flat bottomed cookware Do not let pots boil dry Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktop An overheated copper pot will leave a res...

Page 12: ...st be maintained for the required time After you have adjusted the controls it is very important to make sure the prescribed boil or pressure levels are maintained for the required time The cooktop surface units have temperature limiters that prevent the glass cooktop from getting too hot If the bottom of your canner is not flat the surface unit can overheat triggering the temperature limiters to ...

Page 13: ...e hot pans 2 Wearing an oven mitt hold the razor scraper at a 30 angle to the cooktop and scrape the hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit 3 With the spill in a cool area use a dry paper towel to remove any excess Any spillover remaining should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled Do not continue to use the soiled surface unit until all of the spillover has been removed ...

Page 14: ...n Temperature knob to OFF 7 OVEN TEMPERATURE Knob Turn this knob to the temperature or function you want See the Baking Roasting Broiling and Self Cleaning sections 8 PREHEATED Indicator Light Glows when the oven reaches your selected temperature 9 AUTO SELF CLEAN Light Glows when the oven is in the Self Clean cycle After the Self Clean Cycle the light will flash Unlatch the door and turn the Oven...

Page 15: ...d the clock and all programmed functions must be reset To reset them first turn the Oven Temperature knob back to OFF and then reset the clock functions and knob back to the way they were before the power outage The oven temperature knob maintains the temperature you set from WARM to 550 F It also has an OFF BROIL and an AUTO SELF CLEAN setting The PREHEATED light glows when the oven reaches your ...

Page 16: ...ice a burning or oily smell the first few times you turn your oven on This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in a short time See the Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section Oven Shelves 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 food from them or pl...

Page 17: ...4 Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either shelf position B or C See the chart for suggested shelf positions Type of Food Shelf Position Angel food cake A Bi...

Page 18: ...ructions for the best baking results Cookies Aluminum Foil When baking cookies flat cookie sheets without sides produce better looking cookies Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan short sides all around may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet F...

Page 19: ...cally turns off the OVEN ON and COOK TIME indicator lights will flash and the Oven Control will beep continuously until the Oven Temperature knob is turned to OFF 6 Remove the food from the oven Remember foods that are left in the oven continue cooking after the controls are off NOTE Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more tha...

Page 20: ...s continue cooking after controls are off NOTE The low temperature zone of this range between WARM and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than 2 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 for more than one hour before or after cooking Room temperature pro...

Page 21: ...of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Put the Oven Temperature knob in the OFF position 2 Press and hold the HOUR INCREASE and the HOUR DECREASE pads at the same time for 5 seconds until the display changes 3 Immediately before display changes back press the HOUR INCREASE or DECREASE pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 5 degree increments...

Page 22: ...emove the roast sooner at 5 to 10 F less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan This makes clean up easier when using the pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cure...

Page 23: ...50 sirloin tip rump or top round Medium 35 39 22 29 150 160 Well Done 40 45 30 35 170 185 Lamb leg or bone in shoulder 325 Rare 21 25 20 23 140 150 Medium 25 30 24 28 150 160 Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 185 Veal shoulder leg or loin 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Pork loin rib or shoulder 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Ham precooked 325 To Warm 17 20 minutes per pound any weight 115 120 Poultr...

Page 24: ...g not broiling Do not lock the oven door with the latch while broiling The latch is used for self cleaning only Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper broil element in the oven Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling Time the foods for the first ...

Page 25: ...ch thick C 10 7 Up to 8 patties take about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs C 8 6 through before browning Pan frying Well Done C 12 11 is recommended Rare 11 2 inch thick C 10 7 8 Slash fat Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs C 15 14 16 Well Done C 25 20 25 Chicken 1 whole A 35 10 15 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes 2 to 21 2 lbs per side for ...

Page 26: ...a dry cloth Do not clean the gasket Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Clean the top sides and outside front of the oven door with soap and water 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 for energy efficient oven op...

Page 27: ... handle to the left as far as it will go turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF and open the door Never force the latch handle Wait until the AUTO SELF CLEAN light flashes and the latch slides easily Forcing the latch handle may damage the door lock Easy Steps 1 Latch the door 2 Turn the Oven Temperature knob to AUTO SELF CLEAN After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven Just wipe...

Page 28: ...roughly rinse the oven with water wiping it absolutely clean afterwards the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil Turn the oven off Open windows to rid room of smoke Wait until the AUTO SELF CLEAN light goes off Wipe up the excess soil...

Page 29: ...water solution works well The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Before removing the knobs for cleaning please note that the knobs are on the proper OFF position When replacing the knobs check the OFF position to insure proper placement The knob stem has a groove in each side The groove on one side has a spring clip The other groove is clear see illustration Check the inside of the k...

Page 30: ...ain enamel on the frame To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the special stop position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time If hinges snap back against the oven frame pull them back out TO CLEAN THE DOOR Inside of the door Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self...

Page 31: ... the drawer grasp the center of the handle and pull straight out The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range To remove Pull the drawer straight out and lift over the guide stops To replace Lift over the guide stops and slide the drawer into place To clean the inside and outside Wash with soap and water Rinse well Do not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch ...

Page 32: ...e is adjacent to a cabinet place the bracket against back wall and cabinet as shown in Figure 1 If there is no adjacent cabinet determine where the location of the range side painted outside panel will be Place the bracket with its outside edge at this location and against the back wall See Figure 1 3 Determine whether you will anchor the bracket to the floor or wall Fasten the bracket securely wi...

Page 33: ...mmended FOOD DOES NOT The Oven Temperature knob not set correctly ROAST OR BAKE Shelf position is incorrect See the Roasting or Baking sections PROPERLY Oven shelf not level Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section CLOCK AND TIMER Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live prop...

Page 34: ...nged BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS If after performing one of these procedures the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again call for service NOTE Apartment tenants or condominium owners should ask their building management to perform this check before calling for service Cooktop surface unit controls are not properly set or the wrong control knob is set for the surface uni...

Page 35: ...ust one visit Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your RCA product warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualif...

Page 36: ...ct 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 Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners other than the cooktop creme provided with the product Damage...

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