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RCA LGB346, Use And Care & Installation

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Page 1: ...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 Problem Solver 51 52 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 20 Safety Instructions 3 5 Surface Cooking 8 10 Burners 8 10 Control Settings 8 9 Cooktop Comparison 8 Cookware Tips 10...

Page 2: ...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 Consumer Relatio...

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: ...nition 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 holde...

Page 5: ...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 and the containe...

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

Page 7: ... 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 8 13 15 20 19 17 16 14 18 12 Sealed Burners Standard Twin Burners Burner Cap Burner Head Drip Pan on some models Burner Base Drip Pan on some models Burner Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above Update to Page 6 of Use and Care Guide LGB346 164D2764P082 79 4096 ...

Page 8: ...ng are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 10 Oven Door Gasket 5 25 27 31 11 Storage Drawer Broiler 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 broiler drawer or kick panel depending on model 14 Lift Off Oven Door Easily removed for oven cleaning 23 24 31 15 Anti...

Page 9: ...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 10: ... 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 11: ...ng properties and is usually combined with copper aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Stove Top Grills on models with sealed burners Wok Cooking on models with sealed burners Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners If you use the stove top grill...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...rease 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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...ent 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 scre...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ... 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 25: ...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 Br...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...stic scouring pad For more stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub brand or Bon Ami brand Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the burner openings Do not use steel wool because it will clog the burner openings and scratch the burners If the holes become clogged clean them with a sewing needle or twist tie Before putting the burner head back shake out excess water ...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...even unhampered flame You should 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 a...

Page 32: ...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 33: ... 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 34: ...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 35: ... 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 36: ...nce must be properly grounded WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance 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 CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure Electric Ignition models only DIM...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ... 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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...en pull out ADJUST 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 kick panel Remove the panel See the Care...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...re 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 to replace the pin in the nut 4 Reinsert the assembly into the regulator A If It Is This Regulator 1 Unscrew the plastic protected hex nut cap from the regulator 2 Carefully pry the pro...

Page 47: ... is opposite the burner electrode in each burner base Electrode Tall Screw CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES Oven Burner 1 Remove oven door storage drawer or broiler drawer oven bottom and burner baffle on some models The lower burner orifice spud is located behind the storage drawer broiler drawer or kick panel On some models a metal shield must be removed to access the orifice 2 To convert to LP ...

Page 48: ...ch you are converting to B A 3 Orifice Spuds for Converting to LP Gas LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed with this Use and Care Guide LP orifice spuds have a 2 digit number and the letter L on one side Each orifice spud will also have 1 or 2 grooves on one side denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed as shown below A Orifice Spuds for Converting to Natural Ga...

Page 49: ...x or that match your regulator type B A WARNING Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range 2 Remove Screws Access Cover 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 ...

Page 50: ...ural 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 nut driver 3 Install th...

Page 51: ... prevent damage do not overtighten the spud To convert to natural gas loosen the 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 or...

Page 52: ...ones is normal 8 The conversion for sealed burner models is now complete CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER For LP gas loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to the full open position With baffle in place flames should have approximately 1 inch blue cones and should not extend beyond the edges of the burner baffle After 30 seconds of burner operation check for flames lifting off burner ...

Page 53: ...w 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 plastic...

Page 54: ...ch blue cones and should not extend beyond the edges of the burner baffle After 30 seconds of burner operation check for flames lifting off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized For natural gas the shutter should be open 1 2 or about 3 4 of the way open 5 Screw Air Shutter CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS 1 Lift cooktop 2 Lift burner assembl...

Page 55: ...version for standard twin burner models is now complete CHECK FOR LEAKS When all connections have been made make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system When using test pressures greater than 1 2 psig to pressure test the gas supply system of the residence disconn...

Page 56: ...stallation Instructions LARGE OR YELLOW SURFACE BURNERS The oven gas shut off valve may have accidentally been moved during LIGHT BUT OVEN cleaning or moving 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...

Page 57: ...OT Bulb may be loose or burned out COME ON Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet STRONG ODOR Improper air gas ratio in oven Adjust oven burner air shutter An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few times oven is used This is temporary OVEN WILL NOT Oven temperature is too high to set self clean operation Allow the range to cool SELF CLEAN to ro...

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Page 60: ...dled in just 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 Individua...

Page 61: ...he product 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 a...

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