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Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch on fire. 

To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be lifted up.

To raise the cooktop:

1. Be sure the burners are turned off.

2. Remove the grates.

3. Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up.

Some models have dual 
support rods that will hold
the cooktop up while you
clean underneath it.

After cleaning under the
cooktop 
with hot, soapy
water and a clean cloth,
lower the cooktop. Be
careful not to pinch your fingers.

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e and Cleaning

Oven Air Vents

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 top and bottom of the oven door, and at
the bottom of the range, under the kick panel, storage
drawer 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 are released at the top of
the panel.

To replace, insert the two 
slots at the bottom of the panel
onto the two tabs at the base
of the range and push the top
of the panel forward to engage
the spring clips.

Removable Broiler Drawer 

(on some models)

To remove:

1. When the broiler is cool, remove the grid and pan.

2. Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops, then push

it back in about one inch.

3. Grasp the handle, lift and pull the broiler drawer

out. Clean the broiler drawer with hot soapy water.

To replace:

Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position as you
slide it partway into the range. Then lower the drawer
and push it completely closed.

Summary of Contents for LGB336

Page 1: ...e 36 Leveling 43 LP 43 Model 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 31 Power Outage 13 Safety Instructions 3 5 Surface Cooking 8 10 Burners 8 10 Control Settings 8 9 Cooktop Comparison 8 Cookware Tips 10...

Page 2: ...ers 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 Manager Consum...

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: ...atch as it heats Always use the LITE position on electric ignition 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 ...

Page 5: ...he range when opening the door of a hot 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 foo...

Page 6: ...ipped 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 COOK TIME ON OFF CLOCK TIMER ON OFF SET TIME START TIME ON OFF OVEN CYCLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 8 13 15 20 19 17 16 14 18 12 ...

Page 7: ...itions for cooking are suggested in the Baking 24 25 31 Roasting and Broiling sections 10 Oven Door Gasket 5 25 27 31 11 Storage Drawer or Kick Panel depending on model 4 32 33 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 depending on model 14 Lift Off Oven Door Easily removed for oven cleaning 23 24 31 15 Anti T...

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: ...ycle on and off with the burner C L EAN OFF W A R M 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 B R O I L OVEN TEMP 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 n...

Page 12: ...ease the time by small amounts Press and hold the pad to increase the time by larger amounts 5 OVEN CYCLE light Cycles on and off with the burner s to maintain the oven temperature 6 DOWN Short taps to this pad decrease the time by small amounts Press and hold the pad to decrease the time by larger amounts 7 START TIME ON OFF Press this pad to delay the starting of your oven up to 11 hours and 59 ...

Page 13: ...24 hours To Set the Clock 1 Press the CLOCK pad 2 Press the UP or DOWN pad to set the time of day 3 Press the CLOCK pad to start SET TIME CLOCK To Set the Timer To Reset the Timer 1 Press the TIMER ON OFF pad 2 Press the UP or DOWN pad to set the amount of time on the timer To set the timer one minute at a time tap the pads To set the timer ten minutes at a time press and hold the pad The timer wi...

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: ...ottom 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 com...

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: ...ed 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 oven automatically turns off the oven control will signal Turn the oven off to stop the...

Page 19: ...trols 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 growth of h...

Page 20: ...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 screw toward the right You ll hear a click for ...

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: ... thick about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick C 9 7 Steaks less than 1 inch thick will cook Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs C 12 5 6 through before browning Well Done C 13 8 9 Rare 1 inch thick C 10 6 7 Slash fat Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs C 12 15 10 12 Well Done C 25 16 18 Chicken 1 whole B 30 35 15 20 Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin 2 to 21 2 lbs side down first split lengthwise Bone in 4 bo...

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: ...n the OVEN SET knob and the OVEN TEMP knob to CLEAN The controls will snap into the final position when the CLEAN location is reached 2 Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go Never force the door latch handle Forcing the handle may damage the door lock mechanism The oven will now be set to clean for its normal time of three hours 3 When the clean cycle is complete you will be abl...

Page 27: ...e Q Is the crackling or popping sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there will be a slight odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause an odor when cleaning Q What causes the hair like lines on the enamel surface...

Page 28: ...ld liquid detergent 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 ...

Page 29: ...ld clean 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 ...

Page 30: ...t and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface and should be wiped up immediately To clean up spillovers use soap and water an abrasive cleaner or scouring pad Rinse well to remove any soap before self cleaning Lift out when cool Grates should be washed regularly and of course after spillovers Wash them in hot soapy water and rinse with clean ...

Page 31: ...f 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 may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediate...

Page 32: ...water or vinegar and water rinse with clean water and 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 knob pull it straight off the stem Wash the knobs in soap an...

Page 33: ... drawer 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 cl...

Page 34: ...can cause injury or property damage Refer to this guide For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency manufacturer dealer or the gas supplier Never reuse old flexible connectors The use of old flexible connectors can cause gas leaks and personal injury Always use NEW flexible connectors when installing a gas appliance DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequa...

Page 35: ...es 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 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 C...

Page 36: ...ure your floor covering will withstand 180 F See the Important Safety Instructions section of the Installation Instructions 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 or kick panel TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers Pencil and ruler Two pipe wrenches one...

Page 37: ...n 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 natural or LP gas is being us...

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: ...al 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 standard twin burners install the male pipe thread end of the 1 2 flare union adapte...

Page 40: ...nector and pull out of range back 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 The larger slot in ...

Page 41: ...E OPENINGS Seal 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 c...

Page 42: ...ng on the model Remove the drawer or panel See the Care and Cleaning section in this guide To adjust the flow of air to either burner loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter toward open or closed position as needed The flames for the top broil burner should be steady with approximately 1 blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle 7 42 INSTALLATION INSTRU...

Page 43: ...es in case you want to convert back to natural gas INSTALLING THE ANTI TIP DEVICE 1 Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located Be sure to allow for the countertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets 2 Locate the outside edge of the device 21 8 toward the center of the range from the marked edge of the range 3 Using the device as a template mark the po...

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Page 45: ...oving DOES 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 broi...

Page 46: ...eing used See the Broiling section Food 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 l...

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Page 48: ...oduct Read your Use and Care 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 des...

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