Hotpoint RB525 User manual

RB525
RB526
RB533
RB536
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Owner’s Manual
Part No. 164D3333P038 Pub. No. 39-4761 7
ELECTRIC

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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the Hotpoint Family.
Welcome to the Hotpoint family.
We’re proud of our quality products and
we are committed to providing dependable
service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use
Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the
friendly voices of our customer service
department.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
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You can find them on a label behind
the range door or behind the storage
drawer.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values
each time you use your range. That’s
important, because your new range will be
part of your family for many years. And we
hope you will be part of ours for a long
time to come.
We thank you for buying Hotpoint.
We appreciate your purchase and hope
you will continue to rely on us whenever
you need quality appliances for your home.

Hotpoint & You,
A Service Partnership.
Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your range properly.
Just a little preventive care on
your part can save you a great
deal of time and money over the
life of your range.
Read this Manual
Ask any Hotpoint appliance owner and
they will tell you we stand behind our
products with unmatched quality service.
However, did you know that most questions
result from simple problems that you can
easily fix yourself in just a few minutes?
This Owner’s Manual can tell you how.
You’ll find many answers to
common problems here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
Review the Section on
Troubleshooting Tips
If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
Or you can always call the
GE Answer Center®at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
If You Need Service
Safety Information
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . .5–7
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Surface Cooking Units . . . . .9, 10
Operating Instructions
Using the Surface Units . . . . .11
Using the Clock
and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Using the Oven . . . . . . . . .14, 15
Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . .17
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .18–26
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .27
Prepare the Opening . . . . . . . .28
Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Electrical Connection . . . .29–34
Anti-Tip Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .36–38
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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All ranges can tip and injury could result.
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the
wall and floor by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied.
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly,
remove the storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg.
Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure the device is properly engaged
when you push the range back against 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
manual. Failure to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
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WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury. If your model
has a surface light, you must recycle the fluorescent light
bulb according to local, state and federal codes.

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
■ Be sure your appliance
is properly installed
and grounded by a
qualified technician in
accordance with the
provided installation
instructions.
■ Do not attempt to
repair or replace any
part of your range
unless it is specifically
recommended in this
manual. All other
servicing should be
referred to a qualified
technician.
■ Before performing any
service, disconnect the
range power supply at
the household
distribution panel by
removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit
breaker.
■ Do not leave children
alone—children should
not be left alone or
unattended in an area
where an appliance is
in use. They should
never be allowed to sit
or stand on any part of
the appliance.
■ Do not allow anyone to
climb, stand or hang on
the door, storage
drawer or cooktop.
They could damage the
range and even tip it
over, causing severe
personal injury.
■ Do not store flammable
materials in an oven or
near the cooktop.
■
CAUTION: Items of
interest to children
should not be stored in
cabinets above a range
or on 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. Be careful
when reaching for
items stored over the
range. Flammable
material could be
ignited if brought in
contact with hot surface
units or heating
elements and may
cause severe burns.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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■ Use only dry pot
holders—moist or
damp pot holders on
hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam.
Do not let pot holders
touch hot surface units
or heating elements.
Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth.
■ For your safety, never
use your appliance for
warming or heating the
room.
■ Do not store or use
combustible materials,
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other
appliance.
■ Keep the hood and
grease filters clean to
maintain good venting
and to avoid grease
fires.
■ Do not let cooking
grease or other
flammable materials
accumulate in or near
the range.
■ Do not use water on
grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Turn
the controls off.
Smother a flaming pan
on a surface unit by
covering the pan
completely with a well-
fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray. Use a multi-
purpose dry chemical
or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
■Flaming grease outside
a pan can be put out by
covering it with baking
soda or, if available, by
using a multi-purpose
dry chemical or foam-
type fire extinguisher.
■Flame in the oven can
be smothered
completely by closing
the oven door and
turning the oven off or
by using a multi-
purpose dry chemical
or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WHEN COOKING PORK…
When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook
the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F. 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.
■ Do not touch the
surface units, the
heating elements or the
interior surface of the
oven. These surfaces
may be hot enough to
burn even though they
are dark in color.
During and after use,
do not touch, or let
clothing or other
flammable materials
contact, the surface
units, areas nearby the
surface units or any
interior area of the
oven; allow sufficient
time for cooling first.
■Potentially hot surfaces
include the cooktop,
areas facing the
cooktop, oven vent
opening, surfaces near
the opening, crevices
around the oven door
and metal trim parts
above the door.
■
REMEMBER: The inside
surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is
opened.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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■ 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
unobstructed.
■ Keep the oven free
from grease buildup.
■ Place the oven shelf in
the desired position
while the oven is cool.
If shelves must be
handled when hot,
do not let pot holder
contact the heating
elements.
■ Pulling out the shelf
to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting
heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against
burns from touching
hot surfaces of the door
or oven walls.
■ When using cooking
or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the
manufacturer’s
directions.
■ Do not use the oven to
dry newspapers. If
overheated, they can
catch on fire.
■ Do not use the oven for
a storage area. Items
stored in an oven can
ignite.
■ Do not leave paper
products, cooking
utensils or food in the
oven when not in use.
■ For continuous-
cleaning models, do
not use oven cleaners
on any of the
continuous-cleaning
surfaces. Continuous-
cleaning surfaces can
be identified by their
rough surface finish.
WARNING!
OVEN
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Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms
large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The
use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the
surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will
also improve efficiency.
■ Never leave the surface
units unattended at
high heat settings.
Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy
spillovers that may
catch on fire.
■ Be sure the drip pans
and the vent duct are
not covered and are in
place. Their absence
during cooking could
damage range parts
and wiring.
■ Do not use aluminum
foil to line the drip
pans or anywhere in
the oven except as
described in this
manual. Misuse could
result in a shock, fire
hazard or damage to
the range.
■ Only certain types of
glass, glass ⁄ceramic,
earthenware or other
glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop
service; others may
break because of the
sudden change in
temperature.
■ To minimize the
possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable
materials and spillage,
the handle of a
container should be
turned toward the
center of the range
without extending over
nearby surface units.
■ Always turn the surface
units off before
removing cookware.
■ Do not immerse or
soak the removable
surface units. Do not
put them in a
dishwasher.
■ When flaming foods
are under the hood,
turn the fan off. The
fan, if operating, may
spread the flame.
■ To avoid the possibility
of a burn or electric
shock, always be certain
that the controls for all
surface units are at the
OFF position and all
coils are cool before
attempting to lift or
remove a unit.
SURFACE COOKING UNITS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING.
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■ Clean the cooktop with
caution. If a wet sponge
is used to wipe spills on
a hot cooktop, be
careful to avoid steam
burns.
■ Keep an eye on foods
being fried at high or
medium high heat
settings.
■ Foods for frying should
be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods
or moisture on fresh
foods can cause hot fat
to bubble up and over
the sides of the pan.
■ Use little fat for
effective shallow or
deep fat frying. Filling
the pan too full of fat
can cause spillovers
when food is added.
■ If a combination of oils
or fats will be used in
frying, stir together
before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
■ Always heat fat slowly,
and watch as it heats.
■ Use a deep fat
thermometer whenever
possible to prevent
overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
WARNING!
SURFACE COOKING UNITS
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REMEMBER…
Your continued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of
our family.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using the surface units.
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How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the
setting you want.
At both
OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You
may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the power level you set.
OFF
HI
LO
MED
Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF when you finish cooking.
Medium
Low
Medium
High
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are
available at your local retail store.
Do not use woks that have support rings. Use of these
types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be
dangerous. Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a build-up of heat that will damage the porcelain
cooktop. Do not try to use such woks without the ring.
You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
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Use only flat-bottomed woks.
Surface Cookware Tips
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum
cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast-
iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb
heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat
settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined
with other metals.
For best cooking results, pans should be flat on the
bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the
surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge
of the surface unit more than 1 inch.
Not over 1 inch
1″

Using the clock and timer.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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2
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Clock and Timer Features
TIMER ON/OFF
Press this pad to select the timer feature.
CLOCK
Press this pad before setting the clock.
Display
Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer.
SET TIME +/- Pads
These pads allow you to set times up to 11 hours and
59 minutes.
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To Set the Clock:
Press the CLOCK pad.
Press the
SET TIME +/- pads.
Press the CLOCK pad to start.
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2
1
Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.
To Set the Timer:
Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.
Press the
SET TIME +/- pads until the amount of
time you want shows in the display. The timer will
start automatically within a few seconds of
releasing the pad.
At the end of the timer operation, the timer beeps 3
times followed by reminder beeps until the timer is
cancelled.
To Reset the Timer:
If the display is still showing the time remaining, you
may change it by pressing the
SET TIME +/- pads until the
time you want appears in the display.
If the remaining time is not in the display, recall the
remaining time by pressing the TIMER ON/OFF pad and
then pressing the
SET TIME +/- pads until the new time
you want shows in the display.
To Cancel the Timer:
Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad once. To cancel the timer
press the
TIMER ON/OFF pad again.
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The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven
operations. The maximum setting on
the timer is 11 hours and 59 minutes.

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position
before you turn the oven on.
Before you begin…
The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed
correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming
completely out, and will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf
out to the bump on the shelf support.
To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the front end up
and pull it out.
To replace, place the end of the shelf (stop-locks) on the
support, tilt up the front and push the shelf in.
The oven has 4 shelf positions.
Using the oven.
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B
C
D
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the
temperature you desire.
Check food for doneness at minimum time on
recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
Turn the Oven Temperature knob to
OFF when
cooking is complete.
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Type of Food Shelf Position
Angel food cake and A
frozen pies (on cookie sheet)
Bundt or pound cakes A or B
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, B or C
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies
Casseroles B or C
Oven Temperature Knob
Turn this knob to the setting you want.
■On some models you may use the oven light switch to
turn the light on and off when the door is closed.
■The oven cycling light glows until the oven reaches
your selected temperature, then goes off and on with
the oven element(s) during cooking.
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Aluminum Foil
Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will
disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by
placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.
Aluminum foil may be used to
catch a spillover.
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the
broiler pan.
Follow suggested shelf positions in the
Broiling Guide .
Turn the Oven Temperature knob to
BROIL .
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Leave the door open to the broil stop
position. The door stays open by itself,
yet the proper temperature is
maintained in the oven.
You can also use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan
and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil
tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat,
set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary for
good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.
For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone,
preheat 10 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as
possible. Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven.
If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not directly
above the other.
Preheating and Pan Placement

Broiling guide
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Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side
Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Bacon 1/2 lb. (about C 41⁄241⁄2Arrange in single layer.
8 thin slices)
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7 Space evenly.
Well Done 1/2 to 3/4″Up to 8 patties take
thick about same time.
Beef Steaks
Rare 1″thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1″thick
Medium (1 to 11⁄2lbs.) C 8 6 cook through before
Well Done C 12 11 browning. Pan frying is
recommended.
Rare 11⁄2″thick C 10 7–8 Slash fat.
Medium (2 to 21⁄2lbs.) C 15 14–16
Well Done C 25 20–25
Chicken 1 whole A 35 10–15 Reduce time about 5 to 10
(2 to 21⁄2lbs.), minutes per side for cut-up
split lengthwise chicken. Brush each side
with melted butter. Broil
skin-side-down first.
Lobster Tails 2–4 B 13–16 Do not Cut through back of shell.
(6 to 8 oz. turn Spread open. Brush with
each) over. melted butter before
broiling and after half
of broiling time.
Fish 1-lb. fillets C 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully.
1/4 to 1/2″Brush with lemon butter
thick before and during cooking,
if desired. Preheat broiler
to increase browning.
Ham Slices 1″thick B 8 8 Increase time 5 to 10
(precooked) minutes per side for 11⁄2″
thick or home cured ham.
Pork Chops 2 (1/2″thick) C 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″thick), B 13 13
about 1 lb.
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1″thick), C 10 9 Slash fat.
Well Done about 10 to 12 oz. C 12 10
Medium 2 (11⁄2″thick), C 14 12
Well Done about 1 lb. B 17 12–14

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced.
Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you
still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat
yourself.
Do not use inexpensive thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature
setting of your oven. These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
To Adjust the Thermostat
Pull the Oven Temp knob off the shaft, look at
the back of the knob and note the current setting
before making any adjustments.
Loosen both screws on the back of the knob.
To
increase the oven temperature, move the pointer
1 notch toward the words
“MAKE HOTTER.”
To decrease the oven temperature, turn the pointer
1 notch toward the words
“MAKE COOLER.”
Each notch changes the temperature by 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tighten the screws.
Replace the knob, matching the flat area of the
knob to the shaft.
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LOOSEN SCREWS AND ROTATE
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Pointer
Front of OVEN TEMP knob
(knob appearance may vary)

Care and cleaning of the range.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing
or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is
re-engaged properly when the range is replaced.
Failure to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and cause injury.
Control Panel and Knobs
Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier
soil with warm, soapy water.
Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel.
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. Wash the
knobs in soap and water but do not soak.
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Pull the knob straight off the stem.
Oven vent location
Oven Vent
The oven is vented through an opening under the right
rear surface unit.
Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material.
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Painted surfaces include the sides, control panel, outside oven door
and the drawer front.
Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel wool
or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.
Painted Surfaces
To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and
polish with a dry cloth.
Glass Window (on some models)

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Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable for cleaning.
Do not lift the door by the handle.
To remove the door,
open it to the special stop position.
Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up
and off the hinges.
Do not place hands between the hinge and the oven door 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 and slowly lower it
over both hinges.
To clean the inside of the door:
■Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy
spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a
mild abrasive cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also
be used.
Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as
milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the
surface. They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
■If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner. Follow the
package directions.
■Clean the inside of the oven window with a mild non-
scratching cleaner and a damp cloth.
To clean the 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. Do not let water drip into the vent openings.
■Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and
basting materials containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.
When surface is cool, clean and rinse.
Lift the door straight up and off the
hinges.
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Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil element.
Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated.
To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake element.
Clean with warm soapy water.
Oven Light Replacement (on some models)
CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb,
disconnect the electrical power to the range at
the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely.
To remove the cover:
Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when
released. With fingers of the same hand, firmly push
back the wire cover holder. Lift off the cover.
Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.
Replace bulb with a 40-watt household appliance
bulb.
To replace the cover:
Place it into groove of the light receptacle. Pull wire
forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into
place.
Connect electrical power to the range.
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Oven Shelves
Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool.
Care and cleaning of the range.
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Wire Cover Holder