RCA LGB116GPR Installation guide

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Contents
Aluminum Foil 5,15,16,18,22 Door Removal 24
Anti-Tip Device 2,3,27,36 Light;Bulb Replacement 11,23
Appliance Registration 2Oven Bottom 22,35
Care and Cleaning 20-25 Preheating 14,17,18
Clock/Timer 8RoastinE/RoastinK Guide 16,17
Consumer Services 43 Shelves 12,14,23
Important Phone Numbers 43 Thermostat Adjustment 13
Features 6,7 Power Outage 8,11
Flooring 28 Problem Solver 42
Installation Instructions 26-41 Safety Instructions 3-5
Leveling 36 Surface Cooking 8-1o
Model and Serial Numbers 2,28 Control Settixws 9
Oven 11-19 Cookware llps 8,9
Air Adjustment 25,35 Flame Size ‘9,34,41
Baking 14,15 Lizhtimz Instructions 8,9
Broiling/Broiling Guide 18,19 Warranty Back Cover
Control S&timzs 11
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Models
LGB116GPR
.GB126GER
.GB136GER
LGB146GER
LGB156GES
Use and Care &Installation
of YourGas Range

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HELP USHELP YOU
Read this book careftiy.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new range properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help,
write (include your phone number):
Consumer AfMirs
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and serial munbers.
Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and
serial numbers on alabel on the tint of the range,
behind the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
range. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your range.
If you received adamaged range... w
Imrne&ately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the range.
Save time and money. Before you
request service...
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Check the Problem Solver in the A
back of this book. It lists causes of ~
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself. %
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AWARNING
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&DEVICE PACKEDWITH
THE RANGE.
●SEE ~~sT&LA~ON
INSTRUCTIONS.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
To obtain replacement parts,
contact RCA/GE Service Centers.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who FINALLY, if your problem is still
serviced your appliance. Explain not resolved, write:
why you are not pleased. In most Major Appliance Consumer
cases, this will solve the problem. Action Panel
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, 20 North Wacker Drive
write all the details-including Chicago, IL 60606
your phone number-to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
W-G: Iftheinformationinthismanual is not ftiowed exactly, afire or explosion may result
causing property _personal injury or death.
—DOnot store or W&MOlhleor other ●Immediately call your gas supplierfrom a
flammable vapors ti lk@ds in the vicinity neighbor’sphone. Follow the gas supplier’s
of this or any other appliance. instructions.
—-T TODOIFYOUSMELLGAS ●~YOUcannot reach your gassupplier,call
thefn department
●Do not try to light any appliance. —IIIStAtion-ti service must be performed
●DOnot touch any ~switch; do not by aq- i-er, service agency or
use any phone in your building. the gas supplier. I

IMl?ORT~ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read allinstructionsbefore using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
.●The California We Drinking Waterand Toxic
EnforcementActrequirestheGovernorofCalifornia
to publish alist of substances known to the state
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers
of potential exposure to such substances.
Gasappliancescancauseminorexposureto
fm of thesesubstanc~ namely benzene,carbon
monoxide,formaldehydeand soot,causedprimarily
by the incomplete combustion of natal gas or
LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a
bluish rather than ayellow flame, will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these
substances can be minimized by venting with an
open window or using aventilation fan or hood.
●Fluorescent Iightbulbs and safety valves on
standing pilot ranges contain mercury.Ifyour
model has these features, they must be recycled
according to local, state and federal codes.
“’ When YouGet YourRange
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~Have the installer show you the location of the
range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary.
●Have your range installed muiproperly
groundedby aqualified instaRer,in accordance
with the InstaIMion Instructions. Any adjustment
and service should be performed only by qualified
gas rangeinstallersor service technicians.
eMug your r$mgeinto a120=voitgrounded
outlet only.Do riotremove the round-ding
piung fkomtheplug. Windoubt aboutthe grounding
of the home electrical system, it is your personal
responsibilityandobligationto kc anungmunded
outlet replaced with aproperly grounded, three-
@mg outlet in accordancewiththeMtiunal
ElectricalCode.InCanada, the appliance must be
electrically grounded in accordance with the
CanadianElectricalCode.Do not use an extension
cord with this appliance.
*Do notattemptto repairor repkcetiypartof
yourrangeunless itiss ●
*y mcommeded
in this@de. AUotherseMcing shouldberefkrred
Qto aqualifiedtechnician=
●LocakWangeout@dtchentrafk@lld@@
of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on
s_pkt models) and poor air circulation.
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ackmgmaterialsareremovedfrom
the range before operating it to prevent fire or
smoke damage should the packing material ignite.
●Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualifkd service technician or i.nstaIIerfor the
@e of gas (naturaIor LP) that is to be used.
Yourrange can be converted for use with either
type of gas. See the Installation Instructions.
WARNING:These adjustments must be made
by aqualified service technician in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes
and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or property damage.
The qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.
*After prolonged use of arange, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum
that cannot withstand such type of use. Never
install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.
Using Your Range
*DOnot leave chikkn aloneor unattendedwhere
arange is hot or in operation. Theycould be
seriously burned.
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CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE ARANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF ARANG~HILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLYINJURED.
WARNING-AU _CIWtipINIMIMWY
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couldremk Toprevent accidental
&@P~ ofae _attach an
approved Anti-Tipdevice to the wall,
(See Installation Instructions.)To
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check if the device is installed and
Lengaged properly,carefully tip the
range forward.TIMAnti-llp device
shouldengage and prevent the range
fkomtipping over.
If you pull the range out fiwmthe wall for any
reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged
when you push the range bkck against the waH.
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●IMI?ORT~ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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*Do not allow anyone toclimb, stand or hang on .Adj~t top burner flame size so it dms not
the door,broiler drawer or range top. They extend beyond the edge of the cookware.
could damage the range and even tip it over, Excessive flame is hazardous.
causing severe personiilinjury. -
cLet burner grates and other surfaces cool
before toucting them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be carefhl when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces
and may cause severe bums.
For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
e●Do not use water on grease fires.
*Never pick up afkuning pan. Turn off
burner, then smother flaming pan by
covering pan completely with well-fitting lid,
cookie sheetor flat tray.Flaminggreaseoutside a
pan can be put out by covering with baking soda
or, if available, amulti-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
●Do notstore flammable materials in an ove~
arange broiler drawer or near acooktop.
●Do not store or use combustible material%
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
●Do not let cooking grease or other flmmnable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
.men ~~g 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.
Surface Cooking
●Use only dry potholders-moist
or danm rmtholders on hot surfaces
Umay re;ult in burns from steam. Do
not let pot holders come near open
flames when lifting cookware. Do not use atowel
or otherbulky cloth in place of apot holder.
●To mhhnize the possibility of burns, ignition
of flammable materials, and spillage, turn
cookware handles toward the side or back of the
range without extending over adjacent burners.
●Always turn surface burner to OFF before
removingcookware.
●Carefkdiywatch foods being fried at ahigh
flame setting.
●Never biock the vents (air openings) of the
range. Theyprovide the air inlet and outlet that
are necessary for the range to operate properly
with correct combustion. Air openings are located
at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of
the oven door, and at the bottom of the range
under the broiler drawer.
QDo not use awokon models with sealed burners
if the wok has around metal ring that is placed
over the burner grate to support the wok. This
ring acts as aheat 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 ahealth hazard.
●Foods for frying shouid be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods
can cause hot fat to bubble Up and over sides
of the pan.
●Use kast possible amount of fat for effective
shailow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too
fullof fat CIW)cause spillovers when food is added.
●Alwaysuse the LITE position (on electric *If acombination of oilsor fats will be used
ignition models) or the HI Position(on standing in frying~stirtogether before heating or as fats
pilot models) when igniting top burners and melt slowly.
make sure the burners have ignited. ●Always heat fat slowly,and watch as it heats.
●Never leave surface burnersunattended at
high flame settings. Boilover causes smoking ●Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
and greasy spillover~ that rmy catch on fire possible toprevent overheatin~ fat beyond the
smokingpoint.
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cUse proper pan size-Avoid pans that are
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food
and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large
enough to cover burner grate. This will both save
cleaningtime and preventhazardousaccumulations
of fti, since heavy spattering or spillovers left
on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that
can be easily grasped and remain cool.
.When using glass cookware, make sure it is
designed for top-of-range cooking.
●Keep all plastics away from top burners. o
●Do not leave plastic
itemsonthecooktop- ‘~ ,..
theymay melt if left
too cIose to the vent.
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IVent appearance and Iooationvary
●Do not leave any items on the cooktop. Thehot
air from the vent may ignite flammable items and
will increase pressure in closed containers, which
may cause them to burst.
cToavoid the possibility of abum, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are at
the OFF position and aIlgrates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
●Whenflaming f- are under the hood, turn
the fan off. The fm, if operating, may spread
the flames.
●If range is located near awindow,do not hang
long curtains that could blow over the top burners
and create afire hazard.
●Whenapilotgoesout(on standing@lotmodels),
you will detect afaint odor of gas as your signal
to relight the pilot. When relighting the piio~
make sure burner controls are in the WF position,
and follow instructions in this book to refight.
●If you smell gas9and you have already made sure
pilotsare lit (onstandingpilot models),turn off the
gasto therangeandcallaqualifiedservicetechnician.
Never use an open flame to locate aleak.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting
b“:%*Donot use the oven for astorage area. Items
stored in the oven can ignite.
QPlace the oven shelves in the desired position
while the oven is cool.
.Stand away fmm the range when opening the
door of ahot oven. Thehot air and steam that
escapes can cause bums to hands, face and eyes.
GKeep the oven free from grease buildup.
●IWing outtheshelfto theSheIf-stopisa
conveniencein lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest
position “R” is not designed to slide.
.Do notheatunopenedfood containers.Pressure
could buildup andthecontainercouldburst,
causing an injury.
●Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven
except as described in this book. Misuse could
result in afire hazard or damage to the range.
●When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, foIlow the manufacturer’s directions.
sUse 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 f~e if oven is used without removing
the grease from the broiler pan.
●When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,
the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.
QMake sure the broiler pan is in place correctly
to reduce the possibility of grease fires.
.If you should have a grease fm in the broiler
pin, turnoff oven control, and keep broiler
drawer and oven door closed to contain fire until
it burns out.
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Ck?aningYour Range
●am O* pa~ listedin thisUseand
CareGuide.
●Keep range clean and free of accumulations of
grease or spillovers, which may ignite.
●Be careful when you clean the cooktop because
thearea over the piIot(onstandingpilotmodels)
will be hot.
SAW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Yourrangeis equippedtith one Oftie *O typts of surfacebumem sho~ above,
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FeatureIndex(Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) ISee page
1Surface Burners, Drip Pans (on some models) and Grates I8-10,20-22
2Oven Lamp On/Off Switch (on some models) I11
3Clock and‘Iimer(on somemodels) I8
4Oven Vent 5, 12,25
5Oven Control 11
6Surface Burner Controls 9
7Cooktop 22,25
8Broiler I% and Rack 16, 18,23
9Oven Shelves (number of shelves varies) 12, 14,23
10 Oven Shelf Supports 12
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,. ~11 Broiler Drawer I18,19,23
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/12 Model and Serial Numbers (located on front frame of range, 2,28
behind Broiler Drawer) I
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13 Removable Oven Door 24
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I14 Anti-Tip Device (Located right rear at bottom. See Installation Instructions.) I3,27,36
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15 Oven Bottom 22,35
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16 Oven Interior Light (on some models) 11,23
Air Vents 5, 12,25
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CLOCK AND TIMER
Clock Timer
Toset the Clock, push in the The Timer has been combined with the range clock.
knob and turn it to the right. Use it to time all your precise cooking operations.
Let the knob out when the You’ll recognize the Timer as the pointer that is
clock hands reach the correct different in color from the clock hands.
time. Continue turning the
knob to OFF. Minutes are marked up to 30, and hours are marked
up to 4 on the center ring of the clock.
To set the Tmer, turnthe knob to the left-without
pushing in—until the pointer reaches the number of
minutes or hours you want to time.
At the endofthesettime,abuzzer sounds to tell
you time is up. Turn the kno&without pushing
in—until the pointer reaches OFF and the buzzer stops,
SURFACE COOKING
Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models
Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition,
eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with
constantly burning flames.
In case of apower failure, you can light the surface
burners on your range with amatch. Hold alighted
match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE
position. We extreme caution when lighting burners
this way.
Surface burners in use when an electrical power
failure occurs will continue to operate normally.
The electrodeof the spark igniter is exposed.When
one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spark.
Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any
burner while another burner is on. An electric
shock may result, which could cause you to knock
over hot cookware.
Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models
The surface burners on n
these ranges have standing
pilots that must be lit
initially. To light them:
1. Be sure surface burner
control knobs are in the
OFF position.
2. Remove the grates and
lift the cooktop up (see
the Lift-Up Cooktop
section).
NOTE: If the pilot is too high or low, you can adjust
it. See the “Adjust theSurface Burner Pilots If
Necessary” section of the Installation Instructions.
4. Lower the cooktop. Your surface burners are now
ready for use.
5. Observe lighted burners. Compare the flames to
pictures in the Problem Solver. If any flame is
unsatisfactory, call for service.
3. Locate the two pilot ports and light each of them
with amatch.

Surface Burner Controls
Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are
marked as to which burners they control. The two
knobs on the left control the left front and left rear
burners. The two knobs on the right control the right
front and right rear burners.
Before Lighting aBurner
●If drip pans are supplied with your range, they
should be used at all times.
.Make sure all the grates on the range are in place
before using any burner.
On ranges with sealed burners:
●The smaller burner (right rear position) will give
the best simmer results.
.The right front burner is higher powered than the
others and will bring liquids to aboil quicker
(natural gas installations only).
To Light aSurface Burner
Eleetric Ignition Models:
Push the control knob in and
turn it to LITE. You will hear
alittle “clicking” noise-the
sound of the electric spark
igniting the burner.
Standing Pilot Model:
After Lighting aBurner
cAfter the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the
flame size.
cCheck to be sure the burner you turned on is the one
you want to use.
●Do not operate aburner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate. The finish
on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb
Push control knob in and turn it to HI position. The the heat.
burner should light within afew seconds. ●Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you
Flame will be almost horizontal and will lift place your hand, apot holder, cleaning cloths or
slightly away from the burner when the burner is other materials on them.
firstturned on. Ablowing or hissing sound maybe
heard for 30 to 60 seeonds. This normal sound is due
to improved injection of gas and air into the burner.
Put apan on the burner before lighting it, or adjust the
flame to match pan size as soon as it lights, and the
blowing or hissing sound will be much less noticeable.
How to Select Flame Size
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.
The flame size on agas burner should match the cookware you are using.
FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE NEVER LET THE FLAME
EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame larger than
the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle.
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SUREACE COOKING
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Top-of-Range Cookware ~
Aluminum: Medium-weightcookwareis recmnrnended
because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods
brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans
with tight-fitting lids when cooking with minimum
amounts of water.
Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give
satisfactory results.
Enamelware:Under some conditions, the enamel of
some cookware may melt. Follow cookware
manufacturer’srecommendations for cooking methods.
Glasa: There are two types of glass cookware-those
for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking
(saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat
very slowly.
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Canbe used for either
surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very
slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware
manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used
on gas ranges.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating
properties and is usually combined with copper,
aluminum or other metals for improved heat
distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work
satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the
manufacturer recommends.
Wok Cooking Use of Stove TopGrills
(on models with sealed burners) (on models with sealed burners)
●We recommend that
you use only aflat-
bottomed wok. They
are available at your
local retail store.
oDo 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 burner
Do not use stove top grills
on your sealed gas burners.
If you use the stove top
grill on the sealed gas
burner it will cause
incomplete combustion ..
and can result in exposure
to carbon monoxide levels
above allowable current standards.
This can be hazardous to your health.
grate may cause the burner
to work improperly resulting in carbon monoxide
levels above allowable current standards. This could
be dangerous to your health. Do not try to use such
woks without the ring. You could be seriously
burned if the wok tipped over.
If)