Hotpoint RGB533DEPBB - 30.0 Range User manual

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Safety Instructions .... 2-7, 25
Operating lndruc_ions
Aluminum Foil ......... 12, 13
Clock and Timer .......... 10
Oven ................. 10--15
Baking and Roasting ...... 12
Broiling .............. 13, 14
Broiling Guide ........... 14
Oven Control ............ 11
Power Outage ............ 11
Preheating .............. 12
Surface Cooking ......... 8, 9
Thermostat Adjustment .... 15
Care and Cleaning
Air- Vents ................. 21
Broiler Pan and (;rid ....... 21
Bmner Assemblies ...... 16-18
Bmner Caps and Heads .... 18
Burner Grates ............. 17
Control Panel and I_lobs ...21
Cooktop Surface .......... 19
Drip Pans ................. 16
iJft-Off Oven Door ........ 20
iJft-Up Cooktop ........... 19
Oven Bottom ............. 20
Oven Interior .......... 22, 23
Removable Broiler Drawer . .21
Racks .................... 22
Stainless Smel Surfaces ..... 19
Installation
Ins_uctions" . .......... 2_39
Anti-Tip Dex,Jce ..... 28, 38, 39
Connect the Range
to Gas ................. 2.9--32
Convert to LP Gas ......... 39
Dimensions and
Clearances ................ 27
Electrical Connections . .33, 34
Level the Range ........... 38
Light the Pilots ......... 34-37
Troubleshooting Tips . .40--42
Accessories". .............. 45
Consumer Support
CorlSUnler
Support .......... Back Cover
Ownership Re_stration
for Customers in Canada
only .................. 43, 44
Warranty for Customers
in Canada ................ 47
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A ............... 46
Standard-Clean
Models:
R(;B508
R(;B524
R(;B528
R(;B530
R(;B533
R(;B540
Writethemodelandserial
numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on
the flont of the range behind the
kick panel or broiler drawer.
In Canada, contact us at:
xs_s_s,.GEAppliances.ca
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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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Jk WARNING:If the information
in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury
or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHATTODOIF YOU
SMELLGAS
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Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your
building.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
-- Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
ANTI-TIPDEVICE
• All ranges can tip.
•BURNSor other SERIOUS
INJURIEScan result.
• INSTALLand CHECKthe
ANTI-TIP brocket following
the instructions supplied
with the bracket.
Toreduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be
secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. See installation
instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details
before attempting to install.
Tocheck if the bracket is installed and engaged properly,
carefully tip the range forward. The bracket should stop the
range within 4 inches. If it does not, the bracket must be
reinstalled. If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason,
always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly
secured by the anti-tip bracket.
For free-standing or slide-in ranges, never completely remove
the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip
device properly.
If you did not receive an and-dp bracket with your
purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no
cost (in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344). For installation
instructions of the bracket, visit GEAppliances.com
(in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).

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AWARNING!
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gasappliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary.
Have your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installe_, in
accordance with the Installation Instructions.
Any ad,justment and ser\,ice should be
performed only by qualified gas range
installers or ser\,ice technicians.
Do not atmmpt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
sen,ice should be referred m a qualified
technician.
Plug your range into a 190=vohgrounded
outlet only. Do not remove the round
grounding prong flom the plug. If in doubt
about the grounding of the home electrical
system, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have an ungrounded outlet
replaced with a properly grounded,
three-prong outlet in accordance with
the National Electrical Code. Do not use
an exmnsion cord with this appliance.
AWARNING:NEVERusethis
appliance as a space hearer to heat or
warm the room. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the oven.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
}}{i,ocate the range out of kitchen trat_ic path }}{
and out of dr_ty locations to prevent pilot
outage (on standing pilot models) and poor
air circulation.
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Be sure all packa_ng materials are
removed flom the range before operating
it to prevent fire or smoke damage should
the packa_ng material ignite.
Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by
a qualified ser\,ice technician or installer for
the type of gas (natural or LP) that is m be
used. Your range can be converted fk)ruse
with either type of gas. See the Installation
of therange section.
WARNING:These adjustments
must be made by a qualified ser\,ice
technician in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and 'all codes
and requirements of the authority ha\,ing
,jurisdiction. Failure to fk_llow these
instructions could result in serious in,iraT
or property damage. The qualified agency
performing this work assumes responsibility
for the conversion.
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Be careful when you clean the cooktop
because the area over the pilot (on standing
pilot models) xdll be hot.
After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over x,inyl file or
linoleum that cannot withstand such type
of use. Never install it directly over interior
kitchen carpeting.
Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the oven door; broiler drawer or cooktop.
They could damage the range and even tip it
over; causing severe personal in,ju U.
ACAUTION:,temsofinterestto
children should not be stored in cabinets
above a range or on the backsplash of a
range--children climbing on the range
to reach imms could be seriously injured.
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Clean only parts listed in this Owner's
Manual.
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Never wear loose fitting or han_ng garments
while using the appliance. Be carefhl when
reaching for imms stored in cabinets over the
range. Nammable material could be i_dted
if brought in contact with flame or hot oven
surfaces and may cause severe burns.
Do not store flammable materials in an
oven, a range broiler or near a cooktop.
Do not store or use combustible mamfials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the x,icinity of this or any other
appliance.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or
near the range.
Do not use water on _ease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Turn the controls otE
Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner
by covering the pan completely with a
well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use a multi-purpose dUchemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher:
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by coveting it with baking soda or,
if available, by using a muhi-purpose dU
chemical or fkmm-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the control m off or by using a
multi-purpose dUchemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
Let the burner grates and other surfaces
cool befk)re touching them or leax,ing them
where children can reach them.
Never block the vents (air openings) of
the range. They pro\,ide the air inlet and
outlet that are necessa Ufk)rthe 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 broiler drawer
Large scratches or impacts to glass doors
can lead to broken or shattered glass.

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COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 160°Fand poultry to
at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°ECooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodbome illness.
OVEN
Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape
can cause bums to hands, face and eyes.
Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Imms stored in the oven can i_fite.
v_:Keep the oven flee flom grease buildup, v_:
v_Place the oven racks in the desired position
while the oven is cool. v_:
Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting hem,y foods. It is also
a precaution against bums from touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls. The
lowest position is not desi_md m slide.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an inju U.
Never use alumfimm foil to line the oven
bottom. Improper use of foil could start
a fire and result in high carbon monoxide.
it WARNING:NEVERcover
any slots, holes or passages in the oven
bottom or cover an entire rack with
mamrials such as aluminum toil. Doing
so blocks air flow through the oven and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
Do not use your oven to d_T newspapers.
If overheamd, they can catch fire.
Use only glass cookware that is
recommended for use in gas ovens.
Always remove the broiler pan from range
as soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in
the pan can catch fire if oven is used without
remox,ing the _ease flom the broiler pan.
When broiling, if meat is too close to the
flame, the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat m
prevent excessive flare-ups.
Make sure the broiler pan is in place
correctly to reduce the possibility of
grease fires.
If you should have a _ease fire in the
broiler pan, turn off the oven control, and
keep the broiler drawer and oven door
closed m contain fire until it burns out.
For safety and proper cooking performance,
always bake and broil with the oven door
closed.
When using cooking or roasdng bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.
For continuous clean models, do not use
oven cleaners on any of the continuous
cleaning surfaces. Continuous cleaning
surfaces can be identified by their rough
surface finish.
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SURFACEBURNERS
Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms
large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain
the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since
heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite. Usepans with handles that can be easily grasped
and remain cooL
}}{Always use the LITEposition (on electric }}{
ignition models) or the H/position (on
standing pilot models) when igniting the
top burners and make sure the burners
have i_lited.
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Never leave the surface burners unattended
at high flame settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and _easy 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 dUpot holders--moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns flom steam. Do not let pot holders
come near open flames when lifting
cookware. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of a pot holder
When using glass cookware, make sure it
is designed for top-of:range cooking.
To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and spillage,
turn cookware handles reward the side or
back of the range without exmnding over
adjacent burners.
Carefully watch foods being flied at a high
flame setting.
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The
hot air from the vent may i_lite flammable
imms and will increase pressure in closed
containers, which may cause them m burst.
If a combination of oils or fats xdll be used in
ruing, stir together before heating or as fats
meh slowly.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
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Use the least possible amount of fat f_)r
etfective shallow or deep-fat tiTing. Filling
the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers
when food is added.
Do not flame t_)ods on the cooktop. Kyou do
flame tk)ods under the hood, turn the tan on.
Do not use a wok on the cooking surface
if the wok has a round metal ring that is
placed over the burner _ate to support
the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap,
which may damage the burner grate and
burner head. Also, it may cause the burner
to work improperly. This may cause a
carbon monoxide level above that
allowed by current standards, resulting
in a health hazard.
Foods for flying should be as d Uas possible.
Frost on flozen foods or moisture on fresh
foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and
over the sides of the pan.
Never tUto move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat f_yer.Wait until the fat is cool.
Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop--
they may melt if left too close to the vent.
Keep all plastics m_,ayfrom the surface
burners.
To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are
at the OFF position and 'all _ates are cool
before attempting to remove them.
If range is located near a xdndow, do not
hang long curtains that could blow over the
surface burners and create a fire hazard.
If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range
and call a qualified serx,ice technician. Never
use an open flame to locate a leak.
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SURFACEBURNERS(cont.)
Always turn the surface burner controls off
before remo_,ing cookware.
Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner
models, i,ifting the cookmp can lead to
damage and improper operation of the
range.
When a pilot goes out (on standing pilot
models), you will detect a faint odor of gas
as your signal to relight the pilot. When
relighting the pilot, make sure burner
controls are in the off position, and follow
instructions in this book m relight.
If you smell gas, and you have already made
sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot models),
turn off the gas m the range and call a
qualified serx,ice mchnician. Never use an
open flame m locate a leak.
Do not place or store items that can melt
or catch fire one the _ates, even when the
cookmp is not being used.
Keep range clean and flee of accumulations
of grease or spillovers, which may i_fite.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Usingthegassurfaceburners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
Before Lighting a Gas Burner
If (hip pans are supplied with your _mge;
they should be used at all times.
Make sure all burners are in place.
Make sure all g_wteson tt_e range are
properly placed before using any burne_.
After Lighting a Gas Burner
Do not operam fl_eburner for an
extended period of time wifl_out
cookware on the gram. The finish on
tt_e g_am mW chip without cookware
to absorb the heat.
Be sure the burners and gnams are cool
before you place your hand, a pot holder,
cleaning cloths or other mamfials
Oil thelI1.
Push the control knob in and turn
it to the LITEposition (on electric
ignition models) or HI (on standing
pilot models).
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
Make sure all the surface burners are
placed in their respective positions.
ElectricIgnitionModels:
Push the control knob in and turn it
m the LIFEposition.
You will hear a little clickingnoise--
the sound of the elecuic spark igniting
the burneL
Turn tl_e knob to adjust tt_eflame size.
If tt_e knob stays at LITE,it will continue
to click.
X_hen one burner is turned to LITE,
all d_e burners spark. Do not attempt to
disassemble or clean around any burner
while another burner is on. An elecnic
shock may result, which could cause you
to knock over hot cookware.
Standing Pilot Models:
Push control knob in and turn it to HI
position. The burner should light within
a few seconds.
Turn tt_e knob to adjust tt_e flame size.
Flame will be ahnost horizontal and will
lift slighdy away flom d_e burner when
the burner is first turned on. A blowing
or hissing sound may be heard for
30-60 seconds. This nom_al sound is due
m improved i_jecfion of gas and air into
the burneL Put a pan on the burner before
lighting it, or adjust the flame m match pan
size as soon as it lights, and the blowing or
hissing sound will be much less no6ceable.
Medium Small
Medium Large
Onsomemodels
Onsomemodels, theburnersareall
thesamesizeandpowe_
On Ranges with Sealed Gas Burners
The smallest burner in fl_e right rear
position is the simmer burne_. This burner
can be turned down to a ve_y low simmer
setting. It provides precise cooking
perfommnce for delicate foods such as
sauces or foods that require low heat for
a long cooking time.
The medium (left rear and left flont) and
the large (right front) burners are the
primary burners for most cooking. These
general-pu_]oose burne_ can be turned
down flom HImLOm suit a wide _wnge
of cooking needs.
NOTE: Onsomemodels, theburnersare all the
samesizeand power.

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How to Select Flame Size
Forsafehandlbgofcookware,neverlettheflames
extendupthesidesofthecookware.
_A/atchthe flame, not tile knob, as you
reduce heat. X_qlenlc,tst heating is desired,
the fl_une size on a gas burner should
match the cookware you are using.
Flames larger than tile bottom of tile
cookware will not result ill faster heating
of tile cookware and could be hazardous.
Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum:Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly
and evenly. Most foods brown evenly ill an
ahlminum skillet. Use saucepans with fight-
fitting lids when cooking with minimum
amounts ofwamL
Cast-Iron: If heamd slowly, most skillets will
gNe sadsfacmx T results.
Enamelware:Under some conditions,
tile enamel of some cookware m W melt.
Follow cookware manufacturer's
recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass:There are two types of glass
cookware--those for oven use only and
those for rap-of-range cooking (saucepans,
coftbe and mapots). (;lass conducts heat
ve_T slowly.
HeatproofGlassCeramic:Can be used for
eifller surface or oven cooking. It conducts
heat very slowly and cools vexT slowly. Check
cookware manufacturer's directions m be
sure it can be used on gas ranges.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor
heating properties and is usually combined
with coppe_; ahmlinum or other metals for
improved heat disuibufion. Combination
metal skillets usuaUywork satisfactorily if
tile), are used with medium heat as tile
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Stove Top Grills (on modelswith sealedburners)
Do not use stove mp grills on your sealed
g_tsburneis. If you use die stove mp grill
on the sealed gas burnet; it will cause
incomplem combustion and can result
in exposure m carbon monoxide levels
above aUowable standards.
Thiscanbehazardoustoyourhealth.
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Use a flat-bottomed wok,
Wok This Wal! (onmodelswith sealedburners)
Werecommendthatyouusea 14" orsmaller
flat-bottomedwok.Makesurethewokbottom
sitsflatonthegrate.Theyareavailableatyour
localretailstore.
Only a flatd)ottomed wok should be used.
Do not use a fiat-bottomed wok on a
support ring. Placing tile ring over tile
burner or gram m W cause tile burner
m work improperly, resulting ill carbon
monoxide levels above allowable standards.
This could be dangerous m your health.
In Case of Power Failure (electric ignition models)
In case of a power failure, you can light
tile gas surface burners on your range wkh
a match. Hold a lit match m the burne_;
then push in and mm the conuol lmob
m the LlYEposidon. Use exueme caudon
when lighting burners this way.
Surface burners in use when an electrical
power failure occms will continue to
operate normalb,.
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Usingthe clock andtimer.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
iYouhave the choice of having the timer show the time
counting down or the time of day. In either case, the timer
will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that
the time is up.
To Set the Clock
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apowerfailure,theentireC/ock/77merdisplaywill
fightup.
[] Press the CLOCKpad.
[]Press and hold the ÷or - pad and the
time of day will change 10 minutes at
a time. To change the time by single
minutes, give the pads shoxt raps.
_] Press the CLOCKpadto start the clock.
@To Set the Kitchen Timer
Press the KITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad.
Use the ÷ and - pads to set the timex.
Shoxt raps on the ÷ ox - pad change
the fimer's setting one minum at a
time. Pxessing and continuing to
hold the ÷ pad increases the setting
10 minutes at a time.
[_ Once you have set your timeL press
theKITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad to
start timing.
As die tinier counts down, a signal will
indicam when one minute is left. After
this signal, the displW will count down in
seconds. When time runs out, a final sigmal
will sound. Press the KITCHENTIMERON/OFF
pad to stop the signal.
To Change or Cancel the Kitchen Timer Setting
When file tinier is counting down, use file
÷ and - pad to change the remMning dine,
or press file KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFpad
to sto l) the timeL The tinier cannot be
cancelled unless you have fitly complemd
"set tinier" instructions above.
Display Clock While Kitchen Timer Is Operating
Pressing die CLOCKpad while die timer is
operating Mll not inmrfere Mill die timer's
operation; die display Mll change to show
die clock, but the timer will continue to
count down and Mll still signM when time
is up. Press die KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
again to change die display back to show
file timeL
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Toavoid possible bums, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
The oven has 5 rack positions.
It also has aspecial low rack
position (R)for extra large items,
such as a large turkey.
Before You Begin...
The iacks have stop-locks, so fllat when
placed correcdy on file rack supports
(A through E), they will stop before
coming completely out, and will not flit.
x_qlen placing and removing cookware,
pull tile rock out to tile bump on tile
rack support.
Toremovea rack, pull it toward you, fllt the
flont end up and pull it out.
Toreplace,place file end of file rack
(stop-locks) on file support, fllt up file
flont and push the rock in.
NOTE:Therackisnotdesignedtoslideoutat the
specialbw rack(R)position.
Oven Control
Your oven is controlled by a single OVEN
CONTROLknob.
It will nonmdly take 30-90 seconds before
die drone comes on. Afker die oven reaches
tile selecmd mmperanne, tile oven burner
cycles-_df completely, then on with a
till flame---m maintain the selecmd
mmpemture.
Plastic items on the cooktop may
melt if left too close to the vent.
Vent appearance and location vary:
Oven Vent
Your oven is venmd fluougb ducts at die
rear of the range. Do not block these ducts
when cooking in the oven--it is important }
that die flow of hot air flom the oven
and flesh air m die oven burner be
uninterrupmd. Avoid touching die vent
openings or nearby surfaces during oven or
broiler operaflon--tbey mW become hot.
Handlesofpotsandpansonthecooktopmay
becomehotif left tooclosetothevent.
Donotleaveplasticorflammableitemsonthe
co&top theymaymeltorigniteif lefttooclose
tothevent.
Donotleaveclosedcontabersonthecooktop.
Thepressureb closedcontabersmaybcrease,
whichmaycausethemtoburst.
Metalitemswiflbecomeveryhotif theyareleft
ontheco&top,andcouldcauseburns.
Power Outage (electric ignition models)
a,CAUTION:Donotmakeanya empt
tooperatetheelectricignitionoven
duringanelectricalpowerfailure.
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 power failure
occurs, the oven burner shuts off"and
cannot be reqit unfll power is restored. This
is because the flow of gas is automatically
stopped and will not resume when power
is restored unfll the ,glow bar has reached
opemflng mmpemmre.
Oven Light (on some models)
Use the switch on the lowercontrolpanelto
turn the light on or off:
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Theoven has a special low rack (R)
position just above the oven bottom.
Use it when extra cooking space is
needed, for example, when cooking
a large turkey: The rack is not
designed to slide out at this position.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Yourovenisnotdesignedforopen-doorcooking.
[_] (]lose the oven (loot. Turn tile OVEN
_LLA CONTROLknob to tile desired
temperature.
[_] Check food for doneness at minimum
nine on recipe. Cook longer if
necessary.
Turn tile OVENCONTROLknob to OFF
when baking isfinished and allen
remove the food from the oven.
Typeof Food Rack Position
Frozenpies(oncookiesheet) BorC
Angelfoodcake, B
bundtorpoundcakes
Biscuits,muffins,brownies, C
cookies,cupcakes,
lavercakes,pies
Casseroles BorC
Roasting RorA
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat file oven if file recipe calls for it.
To preheat, set tile oven at tile correct
mmpemmre. Preheating is necessa_T for
good results when baking cakes, cookies,
pasu T and breads.
Forovenswithoutapreheatbdicatorlightortone,
preheat10mbutes.
Baking results will be bettor if baking pans
are centered in tile oven as much as
possible. Pans should not much each other
or tile walls of the oven. If you need m
use two racks, stagger tile pans so one
is not directly above tile other, and leave
approximately 1½" between pans, flom
the flont, back and sides of the wall.
Cut slits in the foiljust like the grid.
Aluminum Foil
Nevercovertheovenbottomwith
aluminumfoil.
You can use aluminum foil to line tile
broiler pan and broiler grid. However;
you must mold tile foil tightly to tile
grid and cut slits in it just like tile grid.
Aluminum foil may also be used to catch
a spilloveL To do so, place a small sheet of
foil on a lower rack several inches below the
food.
Never entirely cover a tack with aluminum
foil. This will disturb tile heat circulation
and result in poor baking.
Oven Moisture
As your oven heats up, file temperature
change of tile air in file oven may cause
water droplets m form on tile door glass.
These droplets are hamfless and will
evaporam as tile oven continues m heat up.
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How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Broiling is cooking food by direct heat flom
above tile food. Most fish and tender cuts of
meat can be broiled. Follow these directions
m keep spattering and smoking m a
minilnum.
Your range has a compartment below tile
oven for broiling.
Boththeovenandbroilercompartmentdoors
mustbeclosedduringbroiling.
Turn most foods once during cooking (tile
exception is thin fillets offish; oil one side,
place that side down on broiler grid and
cook without utining until done). Time
foods for about one-half tile total cooking
time, utin food, then continue to cook to
preferred doneness.
[] You can change tile distance of tile
food flom tile heat source by
positioning the broiler pail and grid
on one of three rack positions in tile
broiler compartment--A (bottom of
broiler compartment), B (middle)
and C (top).
[_ Preheating tile broiler or oven is not
necessary and can produce poor
results.
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If meat has fat or gristle around tile
edge, cut vertical slashes through both
about 2" apart. If desired, tile fat may
be tt_immed, leaving a layer about
1/8" thick.
2Mtange tile food on file grid and
position file broiler pail on file
appropriate rack in tile oven or
broiling compartment. Placing food
closet to file flame increases exterior
browning of tile food, but also
increases spattering and file possibility
of fats and meat juices igniting.
Close tile oven and broiler
compartment dooL
Turn tile OVENCONTROLknob to
BROIL.
x_qlen broiling is finished, utrn tile
OVENCONTROLknob to OFF.Remove
tile broiler pan from tile broiler
compamnent and serve the food
immediamly. Leave the pan outside
tile range m cool.
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Cut slits in the foiljust like the grid.
Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminunl foil to line your
broiler pan and broiler grid. However;
you must rooM the foil tightly to tile grid
and cut slits in itjust like tile grid.
Broiling Guide Suggestions
Boththeovenandbroilercompartmentdoors
mustbeclosedduringbroiling.
} Always use tile broiler pail and grid that
comes with your range. It is designed
m minimize smoking and spattering by
m_ppingjuices in the shielded lower
part of the pan.
For smaks and chops, slash fat evenly
around tile outside edges of the meat.
To slash, cut crosswise through tile
oumr fat surfimejust to tile edge of
the meat. Use tongs to turn the meat
over to prevent piercing tile meat and
losing juices.
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If desired, marinate meats or chicken
before broiling. Or brush with barbecue
sauce last 5-10 minutes only.
When arranging tile food on tile pan,
do not let fatty edges hang over tile sides
because dripping fat couM soil tile oven.
Tile broiler compartment does not need
m be preheamd. However; for vet T thin
foods, or m increase browning, preheat
if desired.
Frozen steaks can be broiled by
positioning file tack at file next lowest
rock position and increasing the cooking
time given in this guide 1½ times pea side.
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Usingtheoven.
The size, weight, thickness,
starting mmperature and
your preference of doneness
will affect broiling dines.
This guide is based oi1 meats
at refligeramr temperature.
t rhe U.S.Department ofAgriculture
says "Rarebeef is popular, but you
should know that cooking it to only
140°Fmeans some food poisoning
organisms may survive."(Source:
Safe FoodBook YourKitchen Guide,
USDA Rev.June 1985.)
Broiling Guide
Food
Bacon
GroundBeef
WellDone
Beef Steaks
Raret
Medium
WellDone
Raret
Medium
WetlDone
Chicken
Bakery Products
Bread(Toast)or
ToasterPastries
EnglishMuffins
LobsterTails
Fish
Ham Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
WellDone
LambChops
Medium
WetlDone
Medium
WellDone
Wieners
Similarprecooked
sausages,
bratwurst
Quantityand/or
Thickness
1/2 lb.
(about8thin slices)
1lb. (4 patties)
1/2to 3/4" thick
1" thick
1to I_AIbs.
1/" thick
2 to 2/Ibs.
1whole
2 to 2/Ibs.,
split lengthwise
Bone-in
4 bone-inbreasts
2 to 4slices
1pkg.(2)
2 split
2 to 4
(6 to 8oz.each)
1lb. fillets
1/4to 1/2" thick
1" thick
1/2" thick
2 (1/2" thick)
2 (1" thick)about 1 lb.
2 (1" thick)about
10to 12oz.
2 (1_A"thick)
about 1 lb.
1lb. pkg.(10)
Rack
Position
C
C
B
C
C
B
B
B
C
C
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
FirstSide
Time(rain.)
10
g
12
13
10
12 15
25
30 35
25 30
23
35
13 16
8
6
10
13
8
10
10
17
6
SecondSide
Time(min.)
710
7
5_6
8-9
6-7
10-12
16-18
15
10 15
1/2 1
Do not
turn over.
8
6
4-5
912
47
10
4q_
12 14
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Arrangein singlelayer.
Spaceevenly.Upto
8 pattiestakeabout
the sametime.
Steakslessthan1" thickcook
throughbeforebrowning.
Slashfat.
Brusheachsidewith melted
butter.Broilskin-side-down
first.
Spaceevenly.PlaceEnglish
muffinscut-side-upand
brushwith butter,if desired.
Cutthroughbackofshell.
Spreadopen.Brushwith
meltedbutterbefore
broilingand after half of
broilingtime.
Handleandturn very
carefully.Brushwith lemon
butterbeforeandduring
cooking,if desired.Preheat
broilerto increasebrowning.
Slashfat.
Slashfat.
Ifdesired,split sausages
in half lengthwise:cut into
5" to 6" pieces.
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Adjustthe oventhermostat--Do it yourself! GEAppliances.com
Youmay 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 thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 2040 degrees.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling temperatures.
(Appearance may vary)
To Adjust the Thermostat
%Pull the OVEN CONTROLlulob off
the range and look at the back side.
To make an adjusunent, loosen
(approximamly one ann), 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 mrn the flont of the
knob with the other hand.
To raise the oven mmperamre, move
the mp screw toward the right. You'll
hear a click for each notch you move
the knob.
To lower the temperature, move the
top screw toward the left.
Each click will change file oven mmperature
approximately 10°E (Range is _+60°E flom
the arrow.) We suggest that you make the
adjusmlent one click flom the original
set0ng and check oven perfommnce
before making any addi0onal a(!jusmlents.
[_ Atker the adjustment is made, refighten
screws so they are snug, but be careflfl
not to over0ghten.
Re-install knob on range and check
performance.
Thetype ofmargarine will affect bakingperformance!
Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. Thelower the fat
content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.
Federal standards require products labeled "margm{ne" m contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads, on the
other hand, contain less fat and more wamL The high moisture conmnt of these spreads affbcts the texture and flavor
of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margmine, burrer or stick spreads containing at least
70% vegetable oil.
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Careand cleaningoftherange.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
-WARNIN6:Ifyourrange 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 injur)z.
Grate
Drippan(ifsoequipped)
Surfaceburner
CAUTION:
Do not operate the cooktop without
all burner parts, drip pans (if so
equipped) and grates in place,
Standard Twin Burner Assemblies (onsomemodels)
Forcleaninginformationonsealedburners,
seenextsection.Sealedburnercooktopsdo
notlift up.
To remove burned-on food, soak tim
surface burner in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and hot wateL Soak the surface
burner for 20-30 minutes.
Onmodelswithstandardtwinburners,thecooktop
liftsupforeasyaccess.
Turn all controls OFF before removing
burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped).
Tile burner grates and drip pails (if so
equipped) can be lifted off; making them
easy to clean.
Tile holes in tile surface burnei._ of your
range must be kept clean at all 6rues for
proper igmidon and an even,/mhampered
_allle.
You shouM clean tile surface burneis
roudnel?; especially after bad spillovers,
which could clog these holes.
Wipe off surface burneis. If heax3,spillover
OCCIII'S, renlove file stlrface btlIneIs f/oII1
file range. Burners lift out for cleaning.
Lift up the cookmp and then lift out the
surface burneis.
For more stubborn stains, use a cleanser
like Soft Scrub': brand or Boil Amf; brand.
Rinse well m remove any traces of tile
cleanser that might clog the surface burner
openings.
Do not use smel wool because it will clog
file surface burner openings and sciatch
the surface burneis. If the holes become
clogged, clean them with a sin,ring needle
or twist-fie.
Before putting file surface burner back,
shake out excess wamr and fllen dIT it
thoroughly by setting it in a waml oven
for 30 minums. Then place it back in tile
range, making sure it is properly seared
and level.
Check file flame patmrn of each burneL
If the flames are "jumpy" (not steady),
clean the boles again with a storing needle
or twis>fie.
Clean these holes thoroughly on
each burner
Drip Pans (ifso equipped)
Remove tile grates and lift out tile drip
pails. Drip pails can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or by hand.
x4qlen replacing tile drip pails, make sure
tile}, are in tile correct position.
To get rid of burned-on food, place diem
in a covered container (or plasdc bag)
with 1/4 cup ammonia m loosen the soil.
Then scrub with a soap-filled scouring
pad if necessary.
ACAUTION:onotcleanthedrip
pansina self-cleaningoven.
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Grate
Burnercab
Burnerheaa
Drinnantif
Sealed Burner Assemblies (onsomemodels)
Turn all controls OFF before removing the
burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped).
The burner grams, caps, burner beads and
drip pans (if so equipped) can be lifted off;
making them easy to clean. The elecuodes
are not removable.
NOTE:Donotusesteelwoolorscouringpowdersto
cleantheburners.
ACAUTION:Donotoperatethe
cooktopwithoutallburnerparts,drippans(ifso
equipped)andgratesinplace.
NOTE:Donotlift thecooktop.Liftingthecooktop
onsealedburnermodelscanleadtodamageand
improperoperationoftherange.
The elecuode of file spark ignitor is
exposed when file burner head is
removed. When one burner is turned
mLITE,aUthe burneis spark. Do not
attempt m dis_tssemble or clean
around any burner while another
burner is on. kal elecuic shock mW
result, which could cause you m
knock over hot cookware.
Burner Grates
IAft out when cool. (;rams should be
w_tshed regularly and, of course, after
spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy wamr
and x-insewith clean wamL AfYercleaning,
diT them tllorougbly by putting them in
a warm oven for a few minums. Don't put
the g,Jams back on the _wnge while they are
wet. When replacing the g,Jams, be sure they
are positioned securely over the burners.
Do not operam a burner for an exmnded
peIiod of dine Mfllout cookwme on file
gI_m. The finish on tile g_te mW chip
witllout cookwme m absorb the heat.
To get Iid of burned-on food, place die
g,Jams in a covered containeL Add 1/4 cup
mnmonia and let them soak several hours
or overnight. Wash, rinse well and d_T.
Although they are durable, the grams
will gJadually lose theiI shine, regardless
of the best care you can gNe them. This is
due m tbei, continual exposure m high
mmperatmes. You will no6ce this sooner
with lighter color g_tes.
NOTE:Donotcleanthegratesinaself-cleaning
OVen.
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Careand cleaningoftherange.
Use a sewing needle or twist-fie
to unclog the small hole in the burner
head.
Burner Capsand Heads (onsealedburnersonly)
NOTE:Beforeremovingtheburnercaps
andheads,remembertheirsizeandlocation.
Replacethemin thesamelocationafter
cleaning.
Replacement
Replace burner heads over the electrodes
on the cooktop, in the correct locations
according to their .size.
Burnercaps
Lift offwhen cool. Wash burner caps
in hot, soap},water and rinse with clean
wateL You may scour with a plastic scouring
pad to remove burned-on food particles.
Burner heads
For proper igmition, make sure the
small hole in the section that fits over the
electrode is kept open. A sewing needle
or wire twis>tie works well to unclog it.
Theslitsin theburnerheadsmustbekeptclean
atall timesforaneven,unhamperedflame.
Medii head Sma head
Mediumhead Largehead
Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes
will not allow the burner m operate properly:
Any spill on or around an elecuode must
be careflflly cleaned. Take care to not hit an
elecuode with anything hard or it could
be damaged.
Make sure the slot in the burner head is
positioned over die electrode.
You should clean the burner caps and
burner heads routinely, especiaUy after bad
spillovers, which could clog the openings
in the burner heads. Lift off when cool.
To remove burned-on food, soak the
burner heads in a solution of mild liquid
dew,gent and hot wamr for 20-30 minums.
For more stubborn stains, use a toothbrush.
After cleaning
Before putting the burner caps and heads
back, shake out excess water and then dry
them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven
for 30 minutes.
NOTE:Donotusesteelwoolorscourbgpowders
tocleantheburners.
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Replace fl_e matching size caps Ohm file
heads. There is one smaU, two medium
and one large cap. Sizes are stamped into
the bottom of the caps.
Med urn cap Small cap
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MediumCap Largecap
Make sure that the heads and caps are
replaced in the correct locations.
NOTE:Onsomemodels,theburnersareallthe
samesizeandpower
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Cooktop Surface
To avoid damaging die porcelain enamel
surface of the cooktop and to prevent it
flom becoming dull, clean up spills right
away. Foods wkh a lot of acid (tomatoes,
sauerkraut, fluitjuices, etc.) or foods with
high sugar conmnt could cause a dull spot
if allowed m set.
When file surface has cooled, wash and
rinse. For other spills such as fat spatterings,
etc., wash wkh soap and wamr once tile
surface has cooled. Then rinse and polish
wkh a dty cloth.
Be carefltl when you clean the cookmp
because the area over the pilot will be hot
(on models wkh standing pilots).
NOTE:Donotstoreflammablematerialsb
anovenorneartheco&top.Donotstoreor
usecombustiblematerials,gasolbeorother
flammablevaporsandliquidsin thevicbity
ofthisoranyotherappliance.
NOTE:Donotlift theco&toponsealedburner
models.Liftingtheco&topcanleadtodamage
andimproperoperationoftherange.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (onsomemodels)
Donotusea steelwoolpa& it will serateh
thesurface.
To clean die stainless smel surface,
use warm sudsy wamr or a stainless steel
cleaner or polish. Ahvayswipe tile surface
in the direction of the gtvdn. Follow the
cleaner insmtcfions for cleaning the
stainless steel surface.
To inquire about purchasing stainless smel
appliance cleaner or polish, or m find the
location of a dealer nearest you, please call
our roll-free number:
National PartsCenter 800.626.2002(U.S.)
800.661.1616(Canada)
GEAppliances.com(U.S.)
www.GEApplianees.ca(Canada)
Some models have dual support rods
that will hold the cooktop up while
you clean underneath it.
Lift-Up Cooktop (onmodelswith standard twin burners)
Clean tile area under tile cooktop often.
Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch
on lqie.
To make cleaning easier, die cookmp may
be lifted tap.
NOTE:Donotlift thecooktoponsealedburner
models.Liftingtheco&topcanleadtodamage
andimproperoperationoftherange.
Toraise the eooktop:
[_Be sure the burners are tttined off:
[_ Remove the grates and chip pans
(if so equipped).
Clean under dm cooktop with hot, soapy
wamr and a clean cloth. If you removed
your surface burners while cleaning,
make sure they are properly seated when
replacing them.
Atker cleaning, lower the cookmp (be
carefltl not m pinch your fingers). Lower
cookmp gendy to avoid blowing out pilot
flames (on standing pilot models).
Replace drip pans (if so equipped) and
grams.
[_] Grasp the two flont burner wells and
lift up.
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Lift the door straight up and off
the hinges.
Thegasket is designed with agap
at the bottom to allow for proper
air circulation.
Do not rub or clean the door gaske_
it has an extremely low resistance
to abrasion.
If you notice the gasket becoming
worn, frayed or damaged in any way
or ff it has become displaced on the
door, you should have it replaced.
Lift-Off Oven Door
Theovendoorisremovable,butit isheaw.Youmay
needhelpremovbgandreplacingthedoor
Toremove the door, open it a few inches m
file special stop position tllm will hold the
door open. (;rasp firmly on each side and
lift die door straight up and off die hinges.
NOTE:Becarefulnottoplacehandsbetweenthe
hbgeandtheovendoorframeasthehbgecould
snapbackandpbch fingers.
Toreplace the door, make sure die hinges
are in die speci_flstop position. Position
die slots in die bottom of die door squarely
over the hinges. Then lower die door
slowly and evenly over both hinges at die
same time. If die hinges snap back against
die oven flame, pull tlleII1 back out.
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Do not allow excess water to run into
any holes or slots in die dooi.
Because die area inside die gasket is
cleaned dining die self clean cycle, you
do not need to clean this by hand. Any
soap left on die liner causes addiOonal
stains when die oven is heamd.
} The area outside die g_tsket can be
cleaned wkb a soap-filled steel wool or
plastic pad.
Tocleantheoutsideofthedoor:
Use soap and wamr m dloroughly clean
die rap, sides and front of die oven dooI:
Rinse well. You may also use a glass
cleaner m clean die glass on the outside
of die dooi.
Spillage of maiinades, fluitjuices, tomato
sauces and b_tsfing materials conmhfing
acids may cause discoloration and should
be wiped up immediately. When die
surface is cool, clean and rinse.
}}Do not use oven cleaneis, cleansing
powdei_ or haIsh abrasives on die
outside of die dooL
Oven Bottom
The oven bottom has a porcelMn enamel
finish. To make cleaning easieI; protect
die oven bom)m from excessive spillovers
by placing a cookie sheet on die rack
below die rack you are cooking on.
This is particularly important when baking
a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid
conmnt. Hot fruit fillings or other foods
that are highly acidic (such as tomatoes,
sauerkraut, and sauces with vinegar or
lemon juice) may cause pitting and
damage m die porcelain enamel surface
and should be wiped up innnediately.
We don't recommend using Muminunl
foil on die oven bottom. It can affect air
flow if die holes are blocked and it can
concenm_te heat at die bottom of die oven,
resulting in pool baking performance.
To clean up spillovers, use soap and wami,
an abrasNe cleaner or soap-filled scouring
pad. Remove die oven bottom for easier
clean-up and to prevent damage to
die continuous cleaning oven coating
(on some models).
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