RCA LGB116 Use And Care & Installation Download

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Page 1: ... Power OutaEe 12 Features I 6 7 Problem Solver 45 46 Installation Instructions 27 44 Thermostat Adjustment Air Adiustme 36 Do It Yourself 16 Safety Instructions 3 5 Levelimz 37 Surface CookinjZ 9 11 LP Conversion 38 44 Burners 9 11 Model and Seriih Numbers 2 Control WtiIUZs 10 Oven 12 20 Cooktov Comparison 9 Baking I 14 15 cookware Tips 11 Flame Size 11 Control Settixds 12 Lighting hStlWtiOIIS 9 1...

Page 2: ...Immediately cali your gas supplier horn a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you t mad your PS fq call the fire department Instahtion andservkemustbe performed by a qualified instaUer service agency or the gas suppMer ii Ifyourecei edadamaged range Immediately ntact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time d money Before you Uestservice L Check the Pro em Sol...

Page 3: ...ents must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction Failureto follow these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage The qualiiled agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion After prolonged use of a range high floor temperatures may ...

Page 4: ...dels when igniting the top burners and makesurethe burners have ignited Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on f e s Adjust the lop burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware Excessive flameis hazardous cWe only dry pot Adders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result ...

Page 5: ...s d you have already made sure pilots are lit ons g pilot models turnoff the w totherangeand a qualifiedservicetechnician ever use an open to hxate a leak F Baking Broiling d Roasting Keep the oven free from grease buildup T Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite QPlace the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cod Stand away from the range when...

Page 6: ...6 II I P I IR R p 0 Settled Burnem Standard Twin Bmem Burnar 8 3 Q Z Dnp Pan Dnp Pan u r J Your range isequippedwithoneof the wo types of surface burrtem shown above I _ _ ...

Page 7: ...r 8 Broiler Pap and Grid 9 Model and Serial Numbers located on fkonttie of range behind broiler drawer 10 Lif k off men Door 11 Anti Tip Device Located ri ht rear at bottom See Installation Instructions 12 Oven Bottom 13 Oven Shelves number of shelves varies 14 Oven Intex or Light on some models 15 Oven Ii On W Switch on some models 16 Cooktop Air Vents Explained on page 8 4 5 13 26 4 5 9 11 21 26...

Page 8: ...a time Pressing and continuing to hold the UP pad increases the setting ten minutes at a time 3 Once you have set your timer press the TXMER ON OFF pad to start timing As the timer counts dowq a signal will indicate when one minute is left After this signal the display will count down in seconds Whentime runs OUG a final signal will sound Press the TIMER ON OFF pad to stop the signal To Change pr ...

Page 9: ... right away andchangesheat settingsright away like a gascooktop Afterturningthe control off theglasscooktopis hot fromthe heatofthepan but cookingstopsrightaway Heatsby directcontactwiththe pan andby heatingthe air underthe pan For best cookingresults use goodqualitypans Electriccoils aremoreforgivingof warpedpansthan radiantor solid disks Heatsup quicklybut does not change heatsettingsas quicklya...

Page 10: ...he best simmer results It offers precise cooking petiormance for delicate foods such as sauces or foods which need to cook over low heat for a long time It can be turned down to a very low simmer setting A The right fi ontburner 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 supplied with your range th...

Page 11: ... or oven cooking It conducts heat very slowly satisfactory results and cools very slowly Check cookware manufacturer s EMmelware Under some conditions the enamel of directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges some COOkware may mek Follow COOkWIUW Stainless Steel This metal alone has poor heating manufacturer s recommen tions for cooking methods properties and is usually combined with copper...

Page 12: ...must be lit initially To light the oven pilot 1 Be sure the OVEN CONTROL knob is in the OFF position 2 Open the broiler door and remove the broiler pan and rack This will make it easier for you to reach inside the broiler compartment 3 Find the oven pilot port at the back of the broiler e compartment The long tube running from front to back is the oven burner The pilot port is at the back about on...

Page 13: ... low shelf position R forroastingextralargeiterns suchas a d e turkey the shelf is not designed to slide out at sposition Shelf positions for cooking are suggested the Baking Broiling and Roasting sections j Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear Do not leave any items on the cooktop The hot air of the cooktop See the Features section Do not block from the vent may ignite ...

Page 14: ...bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven TOprehea set the oven at the correct tempem selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For most casseroles and roasts preheating is not necessary For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 mi...

Page 15: ...arger than the recipe for baking since thes y foil pan reflects heat away recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier from the pie crust th cookie sheet helps retain it than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it maybe undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The typ...

Page 16: ...OL 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 each notch ...

Page 17: ...ternal temperature has been reached 1 Position oven shelf 3 Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to the desired at B position for temperature See the Roasting Guide for small size roast temperatures and approximate cooking times 3 to 5 lbs and at R position for 4 When Roasting is finished turn the OVEN larger roasts CONTROL knob to OFF and then remove the food from the oven 9 Check the weight of the roast P...

Page 18: ...nutes per pound Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly additional time 15 minutes per pound for roasts under Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Meat Tendercuts rib l gh qualitysirloin tip rump or topround Lambleg orbone inshoulder Vealshoulder leg or loin Porklo rib or sbouMeP Ham Precooked Poultry Chickenor Duck Chickenpieces Ibrkev Oven Tempera...

Page 19: ...od closer to the flame increases exterior browning of the food but also increases spattering and the possibility of fats and meat juices igniting 5 Close the oven and broiler compartment door 6 Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to BROIL 7 Turn OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF Remove the broiler pan from the broiler compartment and serve food immediately Leave the pan outside the range to cool e se of Aluminum Fo...

Page 20: ... lbs B WellDone A Chicken 1whole A 2to 2 lbs splitlengthwise Bakery Products Bread T or 2A slices c Toaster Pastries 1 pkg 2 English Muffins 2 split c Lobster Tails 2 4 A 6 to 8 oz each Fish l lb fillets 1 4to B C l 2 inch thick Ham slices l inch thick B Precooked Pork Chops 2 1 2 inch B Weil Done 2 l inch thick B about 1 lb Lamb Chops Medium 2 l inch B WellDone about 10 12 oz B Medium 2 1 4 inch ...

Page 21: ...o make sure the small hole in the section that fits over the electrode is kept open A sewing needle or wire twist tie works well to unclog it The slits in the burner heads of your range must be kept clean at all times for an even unhampered flame You should clean the surfaceburnersroutinely especially afterbad spillovers which could clog these openings To remove burned on food soak the burnerheads...

Page 22: ...cooktop andthen lifi out the surfaceburners To remove burned onf soakthesurface burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrube brand or Bon Ar brand Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface burner openings Do not use steel wool because it will clog t...

Page 23: ...and rinse For other spills such as fat smatterings etc wash with soap and water once me surface has cooled Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth Be carefid when you dean the cooktop because the area over the pilot will be hot on models with standing pilots Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors a...

Page 24: ...ar and hot waterworks well hot water solution but do not soak Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water Do not use steel wool abrasives ammonia acids or commercial oven cleaners Dry with a soft cloth a 1 Removable IllroilerDrawer on some models To remove 1 When the broiler is cool remove the grid and pan 2 Pull the bmile drawer out until it stops then push it back in about one inch 3 Grasp th...

Page 25: ...iped up immediately When surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door Porcelain Oven Interior WM proper care thpporcelain enamel interior will retain its attractive finish for many years Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering or spillov xs may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cle er Soapy wet pads ma...

Page 26: ...ortrods that will hold the cooktopup whileyou clean underneathit AftercleaningWalerthe eooktopwith hot soapy water and a clean cloth lower the cooktop Be careful not to pinch your fingers Lower the cooktopgentlyto avoid blowingout pilot flames on standingpilot models Oven Air Vents Never block the vents air openings of the range They provide the airinlet and outlet that are necessary for the range...

Page 27: ...n Instructions for fkture use IwARlm16 Improper insta on adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this de For assistance or additional information sult a qualikl installer service agency manufkturer dealer or the gas supplier I CAUTION 4 Do not attempt to operatethe oven of this _ da a power fhilure Electric Ignition models only IMPORTANT Remove all...

Page 28: ... cooking surf ceand tie ventilation hood surke MUS1 _BEU3S 3 111AN 241NCHES EXCEPTION Installation of a listed microwave oven or coo appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance 28 s If cabinets are placed above the range allow a minimum clearance of 30 between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets E a 30 clearance betwee...

Page 29: ...higher than the floor covering I willallowthe range to be movedfor cleaning or servicing De riding on ow ge youll find the model r serial num em on a label on the front frame ofthe range be d the storage drawer kick panel or broiler drawer TOOLS YOU WILL HEED Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers Pencil and ruler Two pipe wrenches one for backup 1 open end or adjustable wrench Nut drivers or wrench...

Page 30: ...in length COHHKI ThE RAH6E 10 ON Shut offthe m ngas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until new hook up has been completed Don tforget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on Because hard piping restricts movement of the range the use of an lkGJL ertified flexible metal appliance connector is recommended unlesslocalcodes require a h...

Page 31: ...Fla and Rigid Pips Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Pressure I ii rl E3 A arw e nru Fw Regulator 6 ft max Manifold Pipe Adapter R Union B Nipple D continued next page ...

Page 32: ...piping When using test pressures of 1 2 psig or less to test the W supply sysk simply isolate the range horn the gas supply system by closing the individual shut offvalve 32 1 EIECTRtCU CONIJ ONS on some models Electrical Requirements 120vol 60 Hertz properly grounded branch circuit protected by a K amp or 2 unp circuit breaker or time delay fuse Extension Cord Cautions Because ofpotential safety ...

Page 33: ...break with raeated use Should his h ppenj DO N YI USE e appliance until a roperground has again been established Usage Situation where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual fidlure of the adapter ground terminal The customer should have the ...

Page 34: ...s necessary seethe following instructions 34 Mid the Surfoa Bunm FiIots Bfnecessary 10 Raise the cooktop 2 Locate the pilot adjustment screw It can be accessed through the small hole near the center ofthe manifold panel 3 To adjus use a blad ype screwdriver with a shaft diameter of less than 3 16 Turn pilot adjustment screw until pilot is 5 16 high Do not reduce the flame to less than 5 16 or pilo...

Page 35: ...as been purged from the supply lines burners should light within 4 seconds Afterburner lights rotate knob out of the LITE position Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked rhf Of F mos The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually A Yellow flames Callfor service B Yellow tips on outer cones Normalfor LP gas Q M blue flames Normal for natural gas I...

Page 36: ...ipping VWh 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 The shutter for the oven burner is near the back wall of the oven and behind the broiler drawer To remove the broiler drawer 1 Pullthe drawer out until it stops then push it back in about one in...

Page 37: ...he range when not properly Ifthe Lti llp device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the universal Anti llp device WB02X7909 1 Markthewallwherethe RIGHT EDGEofthe range is to be locati Be sure to allowforthe countertop overhmg ifyou intend to inst the range next to cabinets Slotted Head screw 2 Locate the outside edge of the device 2 toward the center of the range from the mar...

Page 38: ...ange J Remove Screws Access Cover p mh On some models you may have to remove an access cover also 2 Followthe directions in box or that match your regulator type hi Mlf k Ibk Regulutm 1 Use an adjustable wrench to remove the nut ii omthe pressure regulator NAT W 2 Apply sideward iinger pressure to remove the plastic pin fi omthe nut HINT To remove the pin place the nut on a flat surface and press ...

Page 39: ...pud will also have 1 2 or 3 grooves on the top denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed as shown below Hce Spuds for Convetiing to Hatural Gas Natural 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 4 To prevent leakage mak...

Page 40: ... main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector at alljoints and connections to check for leaks in the system CAUTION DO NOT USE A I MME IT CHECK FOR GAS IJMKS When using test pressures greater than 1 2 psig to pressure test the gas supply system ofthe residence discomect the range and individualshut offvalvefromthe gas supplypiping When using test pressures of 1 2 psig or less to test the gas s...

Page 41: ... 1 Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure regulator z Turn the cap over and hook it into the slots The type ofgas to be used should now be visible on the top of the cap If It b Thii Raguhtm Aesembly 1 Unscrew the plastic protected hex nut cap horn the regulator 2 Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off the threaded metal cap Gently pull the plastic washer off the threads on the other ...

Page 42: ...nlet tubes back in the holder To prevent leakage make sure spuds are securely screwed into gas inlet tubes 4 Replace the burner assemblies 5 Keep all spuds with your range so you have them ifyou move or get a different gas hook up Top Burner Orifice Drill size Color Natural Gas 54 0550Dia Brass IX Propane 66 0330Dia Red or Siver 42 ADJUST OVENTHERMOSTAT for Models Equipped with Standing Pflots 1 R...

Page 43: ...es of the burner baffle After 30 seconds of burner operation check for flames lifting off burner ports Iflifti ngis observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized For natural gas the shutter should be open 1 2 or about 3 4 ofthe way open 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 suppl...

Page 44: ...hole near the center of the manifold panel 3 To adjust use a blad ype screwdriver with a shaft diameter of less than 3 16 Turn pilot adjustment screw until pilot is 5 16 high Do not reduce the flame to less than 5 16 or pilot outage may occur A pilot flame burning higher than recommended may generate soot carbon black on the bottom of your cooktop CM QUALWY OF FLAMES The combustion quality ofburne...

Page 45: ...with sealed burners or burner caps on spill proof models and clean them with a sewing needle or twist tie Make sure you do not enlarge the holes On spill proof models check electrode area for burned on food or grease Pilot s is are not lit on standing pilot models See the Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models in Surface Cooking If range is connected to LP gas check all steps in the Insta...

Page 46: ...range On some models you may have to remove an access cover also Follow the directions in box A or B that match your regulator tree I sealed Burner Models HSeakd Burner Mode I Oven controls not properly set See the Broiling section Oven door and or broiler drawer not closed Improper shelf position being used See the Broiling section Food is being cooked on a hot pan Cookware is not suited for broi...

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