GE L3U30L Use and Care Manual

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ApplianceRegistration
care andcleaning
COoktopcooking

Installation

ElectricalConnections

Location
ModelandSetialNumber
ProblemSolver

Recipes
SafetyInstructions

warranty

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Readthis book carefully.

Itis intendedto helpyouoperateand
maintainyournewcounterunitprop­erlyKeepitRmcfyforanswerstoyour

questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomethingor

needmorehelp,write (includeyour
phonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs

RCA

AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225

Write clownthe model and
serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the
undersideoftheunit.

Writethese numbersintothe space
below.Alsowritethenumbersintothe

spaceonthewarrantycardthatcame
withyourcounterunitbeforeyousend
thecardin.

[fyou received

a damagedcounter unit...

Immediatelycontactthe dealer (or

builder)thatsoldyouthecounterunit.

Save time and mo’iey.
Beforeyou request

servke...

Checkthe ProblemSolver. It lists
causesof minoroperatingproblems
thatyoucancorrectyourself.

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ModelNumber

SerialNumber

We thesenumbersinanycorrespcm­denceorservicecallsconcedingyour
counterunit.

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Savetlwse forthehmd elkxm%xdhspedcw%km.

TheMowingtoolsare neededto installyournewcounter
unit.

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SeeFigures1and2andTable1forallrough-inandspacing
dimensions.Thesedimensionsmustbemetforsafeuseof
yourrange.

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1-1/2”between-counterunitrearedgeandwailbehindunit.
2 1/2”betweencounttirunit ~rontedgeand~unter frcmt

edge.
30”betweencookppandnearestoverheadsurface
2“oneithersideofthecounterunitto aheightof 18”.

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ADJACENTCONSTRUCTION

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To eliminatethe riskof burnsor fire when
reachingover surface elements, cabinet storage space
abovethe cooktopshouldbe avoided. If cabinetstorage

spaceistobeprovidedabovetheCCMMop,theriskcanbem­Wced by installinga rangehoodthat sticksout at kast 5“

beyondthefron~of~hecabinets.Cab~ne~S~nstal[edabVea

mayIw3rIOdeqw WirI13”.

Themodelandserial of unit
Cm a tag kxxlted (m w? of WELm. copy the

infothe spaceon page 2of the rnanmlt

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We recommend thatyou havethe electricalhookupof

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your counterunitdoneby a qualifiedelectrician.Have

the electrician show you where your disconnect is
located.

‘m? WHm’ica?power to the range slq)pty M@s’nu$iltbe

offwhile line cmtwtkm are13dngrnwh.Fdhwe to

shut
do so could result InsedcmsInfamyor death.

Whenmakingthewireconnections,usetheentirelength
ofconduitprovided(3ft).Thecondkdimu$tnotbecut.

Cali your Electric Company and

in

your area. If there are no codes, you must follow the

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, AIWWNFPA NO, 70-

1987.You can get a copy by writing:
National Fire Protection Association

askwhich codesapply

13atterymarchPark
Quincy,MA02269

If you fail to wire your counter unit in accordancewith

governingcodes,youmaycreateah&zarciouscondition.

Youmustuseathree-wire,single-phase
or 208Y/120

Volt, 60 Hertz electrical system.

AC 120/240Volt

Useaminimumwiresizeof No.10copperwire protected

with a 30 Amp. fuse or circuit breaker for both 208Y/120
Volt and 120/240Volt electrical systems.

Donot use

aluminumwiringtoconnectyourcounterunit

to thehouseholdcircuit.
Beforeinstallingthe counterunit or movingittoanother

location,havetheelectricianverify:

~ That your home is providedwith adequateelectrical

service.

Connectthe redandMackleadsfrom the counteruni
conduitto thecorrespondingleadsinthejunctionbox.

The bare groundwireintheconduitisconnected to the
counter unit frame. Connect the other end of this wire to
a properly grounded cold water pipe or use another
approved grounding method.

A white
white lead from the household electrical supply can be
taped and terminated in the junction box.

BE SLJRETHIS CUT DOESNOT

INTERFEREWITH CABINET

(neutral)wire is not neededfor this unit. The

STRUCTUREAT FRONT

IN,

s Thattheaddition of thecounter unit will notoverload

thehouseholdcircuit onwhich it isused.

Cuttheopeningin the countertop. Besureto maintain
cutout dimensionsand minimum clearancesas shown
on previouspage.

To minimizechipping of the counter-

topyoucanapply maskingtapebeforeyou makethecut.

Install an approvedjunction box where it will be easily

reachedthroughthefront of thecabinetwherethecoun­ter unit will be located. The counter unit has 3 feet of

conduit.

EMoreinstalling the unit in the cutout, attachfoam”tape
(shipped with unit) around the bottom surface of the

glass,neartheedgeof themaintop.
Installthe counter unit in thecutout opening.Note:!fthe

unit is being installed in a blind counter (one with no
cabinetopening below),wire connections mustbe made
beforeputting the unit into the

cutout.

attachthe unit to the counter,insertthesideretainers

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in the slot on each side of the unit. Usethe screwsand

washerssupplied to attach unit to counter as shown in

figure 3.

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Teachchildrennotto playwithknobsor

anyotherpartofthe counterunit.
Nwer leavechildrenaloneor unattended

whereacounterunitisin use.

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Always keepthe counterunitarea clear
andfreefromthingsthatwill burn.

Neverstore things in an oven or near

cooktopelements.Thesethingsmaycatch
fireandplasticitemscouldmelt.

CXWTKNd!Never store thingschildren Neverleaveanovendooropenwhenyou

mightwantabove a counterunit. are notwatchingthe range.

Never let childrenclimbon the counter

unit. The childmightbe injuredon a hot ovendoor.

surface.

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Never useyourcounterunitora rangefor
warmingor heatinga room.

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coula Deaangerousandaamage compo-

nents.

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Such use

Never letchildrensitorstandonanopen

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Newerlet pot handlesstickout overthe
frontof thecounterunit. Turn handlesin

sothatthey cannot

the handlesawayfrom otherhotsurface
elements.

bebumpedinto. Keep

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~~?smg your counter unit. Such clothing
t~$hd~ catchfjr~.

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useatowelorotherbulkyclothasa

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potholder. Suchciothsczmldcatchfireon
a hotelement.

Never leave&mktq243mw3tsunwatched
at high heat settings. ‘Boikw$rscaus~
smokingandgreasyspillcwerscxm!dcatch

fire.

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thisbookfor lateruse.

Be same

groundedproperly.

WIOLKJ7tOcover the entirecooktopelement This

VW cut
clothing on fire with an uncovered elprnent and
wastelessenergy.

Always use care whentouchingthe cooktop,The
glass surface of the counter unit will retain heat
aftercontrols have been turned off.Be careful not

togetburned.

be usedfor cooktopcooking.Be sure that the pan

you use will not break when heated on the
cooktopelements.

from the cooktop Moist or damp potholders can
causesteamburns.

your counter unit is instaM3d and

pds and pans withflat lxMorYIs,large

down the risk of setting pot holders or

some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can

use dry pot holders when removing pans

followcleaninginstructionsinthisbook

Never try to repair or replace any part of
counter unit urless instructionsare given in
book.N other work should be done by a ski

technician.

heat unopened food containers.Pressur=­build up may make container burst and cause
injury.

leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or

near the counter unit Never let grease build up
on your counter unit You can keep grease fires

from startingifyou clean up grease and spills after

each counterunituse.
Never

deepfatfryer.Wait untilthe fat hascoded.

!hkver cook oma broken glass cooktop.$pillovers

or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken
cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qwWied technician immediatelyshould
your cooktopbecome broken.

cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths
could cause steam burns ifusedon a hot surface.

tryto move a pan of hot fat especially a

clean cooktopsutiace when it is hot Some

and this

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BeforeusingtheSOik!c4iskeiementsfor

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TOproper!ycurethesolidelements,heateachelementatthe
highestsetting,withouta panontheelement.

Therewillbesomenon-toxicsmokeandodorandtherings
aroundthe elementswill changeto a goldcolor. Aiithis is

normal. Heatthe elementsfor 3 to 5 minutes— Lmtiithe

smokingstops.
Soliddiskelementsaremadefromaflatheavycastingofthe

sametypeofmateriahwcastironskillets.Castironreaches

temperaturegraduallyand evenlyholdsthe heatveryweli.
C%@ifonmustbekeptdvto preventmst.

&@n k3Wk h.JSteraSit age% &?ethe CleaningTips in+dlis

‘===! for informationon cleaningand restoringappear-

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the first time, you must cure them U3
hardenm?!

iife. MtheeiementsarenotCwredprop­Wiy,the coatingCarlstick to ‘yClwpan
and removesomeof the finish on -the

eiement.Seeinstructionsbelow.

coatingfor’brig

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Do not use decorativeelementcoverson solid disk eie-

ments.Thesecoverscantrapmoistureandpromoterusting.

Thereddotinthecenterofsomeoftheelementsisforfactory

identificationoniy. Itcanbe removedby scouring.

Somecookingprocesseswili differfromfhoseyoumaybe

usedto withcoil elements. Cookingtimesfor somefoods
maychangebecausesoliddiskelementswilltakelongerto

heatup andcooidown. Heat-upandcooi--down
dependon initiaitemperaturesetting,qualityof utensiland
amountof foodbeingcooked.

1sdirectly to the us%of

proper pans.
In order to obtain top periormamx from your solid disk

eiementsyourcookwaremustbef!at onthe andb

ofa

possibie.Anout-of-shape
cookwiththe samespeedandevennessasapanwithafiat
bottomandatightfittingM

Heatcannottransferproperlyfromthe elementWthe.panif

the pan bottom is only near the element. The pan and
elementshould toucheachother acrossthe entire
panbdtcmi.

timeswill

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Manypanshaveaslightdepressioninthecenterofthepan

you:.<73.:

bottom. Somecookwarehas circularridgesin the pan
bottom.Manyolderpanshavebecomewarpedfromover-

heatingin the past.
performanceorI anytypeof electriccookingelementbe­causetheydonotmakecontactwiththeelementacrossthe
entirepanbottom.

~ Pansmusthaveflat bottomsandshouldhavestraight

sidesandlightweighthandlesthatdonottiltthepans.

* Pansmustcovertheentireeiementtoabsorbthefullheat

output. Theyshouldbethe samesizeor slightlylarger

(notmorethan1“overhang)thantheelement.

s UsetightfitiinglidstoshofiencookingtimeandalIowfood

tocookin aminimumamountofliquid.

o Besurethatspe,ciaitypanssuchaswoks,lobsterpots,

pressurecookers,frenchfryers,griddlesetc. meetthe
samestandardsas otherpans: flat bottom,balanced,
correctsize and covered,if applicable. Useonly flat
bottomedwokson soliddiskelements.

s Usecannersthatdonotextendmorethan1inchbeyond

the soliddiskelement. Be surethe cannerhasa fiat
bottom.Whencannersdonotmeetthesestandardsthe
useofthe highheatsettingmaybecomeexcessiveand

mayresultindamagetothe cooktop.

o Placepansontheelementsbeforecontrolsareturnedon

toconseweenergy.

Noneof thesepans will give top

ICAUTIC)N— Thesdki disk elements are

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exxktopas happens withopencoilelements.Thlqj
andtheMM retentioncharacteristicso$W3 castirori~
usedfortheeiements,wiiicausethemxktop to g
hotterthan you might be used to with openc
elementsandstayhoticxyjeraftertheeiementshave

been
Pm%%usecarewhen Wcn’imgaroundyour CCx9ktop

whenanyswfaceekmwratsareonorwhenthecooktop

hasnot hadtimeto cxx3iaftersurfaceeiernentuse,
The CWid @ hat enOt@lIto
especiallyduringproicmgedsurfaceeiementuse.

cktrnpedsecure!ytothecooktopkeepspills
from flowing in to the area below the

Wrnedoff.

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Be surethat the cooktopelementshavebeencuredas

describedonpreviouspage,beforefirstuse.

The sign near each cooktopcontrolknob showswhich

elementisturnedonby thatknob.

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Left Left

Rear Front Rear Front

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Right

Right

Pan To@

W’mp’edPan

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Pan BottomFlat/ PanSitsLevel

Pm CoversEntire Element

WarpedPan

warped Pan

HWw’y

Handle

l-w Rim

TooperateCooktopContt-’ois:

1. Pushto turn. Thecontroiknobsfor theregularcookt
eiementturninanydirection.Theknobforthe automa
eiementturnsinthe counterclockwisedirectiononly.

2. Seton orbetweenmarksfor desiredheat.
Theindicatoriightwiliglowwhenanycooktopelementison

(Shownhem withMtings nwnbwed-tobeUE4?dwithdwti at .n$Mpage)

Th eiementshaveabuilt-intemperatureprotectiondevice

which protectsthe element and your pan from excessive

(damaging)heat. if the eiementis leftturnedon a
pan, or if a pan boils dry, the excessheat will be
detectedandpowerwill be reducedtothe element. If

the ekxrlerltandsomepartsof the pan this MTlib[;”

maydetectexcessive :nd tLJSj#)

Me ekm%?ntdown.

[~pansdo nothavea flatbottomandthereis spacebetwees$jjj

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Theautomaticcooktopelement(M rear)hasasensorinits

center.The sensordetectsthe temperatureof the pan
htiomandcomparestiwtihyourseledticontmlsetiing.The
automaticelementthensuppliesheatasneeded.Theauto-

]atic elementalwaysbeginswith full power, no matter
herethecooktopcontrolisset. Whenthetemperatureof

yourselectedsettinghasbeenreached,theelementcycles

onandofftomaintainthattemperature.
inorderforthesensortoworkefficiently,youshouldkeepit

cleanandfreemoving.
Whenthecorrectsettinghasbeenselected,thepandoes

nothavetobewatched.Theautomaticelementwillnotburn

foodwhenthecorrectsettingisselected.Foodrnaydryout

iflefttoo
overheatbeyondtheselectedsetting.
Usingtheproperpanandlid,foodwillcookwhetherornot
steamisvisible. Cookingtimedoesnotdependcmvisible
steam.Theautomaticelementcyclesonandoffasheatis
needed.Misnorma!nottoseeactiwity,suchasbubblingand

steaming,duringthetimethatthe heathascycledoff.
Ifyoufeelthata heatsettingshouldbechanged,changeit

gradually.Now time forthe elementto adjustto the new

setting.Changing settingswill be moresatisfactorywhen
theincreasedsettingiswithinoneor twomarkingsonthe
control.

long,butthesensorwillnotletthefoodorthepan

Thefollowingchartis merelyaguidetothesuitablecontrol
settings.Considerraisingthe settingfor largerquantities,
unevenpanbottomsoruncoveredpans,andforpanmate-

rialsthatareslowtoconductheat(suchascastiron). Lower
thesettingforsmallerquantitiesandpanmaterialsthatheat
quickly(suchasaluminum).

Theregularelementsuppliesheatat a constantpowerat
eachsetting. Itheatswhetherthefoodneedsmoreheator
not. VViththeregulareiementthepowerisa[wayson,unless

Seetheillustrationoftheregularelementcontrolknobonthepreviouspage. Themarksfortheknobshavebeennumbered

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thatyoucaneasilyfindthesuggestedsetting(fromchart)onyourcontrolknob. The automaticelementcontrolknobis

onyour range.

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SETTING To START

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BOILING

LargeAmounts
(over1quart)

SmallAmounts
(under1quart)

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FRYING

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MacaroniProducts

Vegetables

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Bacon &7
Eggs 4-6

Meats 6-7

Potatoes 7-8

thecontrolistumedoff. Afteryoustartatahigher settingto
bringthe foodupto cookingtemperature,turn thecontrol

downtothelowestsettingthatvvi!lkeepthefoodcooking.
The automaticelementwill always start with full power

(regardlessofyourcontroisetting)andwillcontinuetocycle
onandoff,holdingthetemperatureatthecontrolsettingyou
haveselected.Itaddsonlytheamountofheatnecessaryto
maiptainthe setting.

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6-7 9’12

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6-7 9-10
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8-10
9-10

SIMMERING

MELTING

Vegetables
Gravies

Chocolate
Butter

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3/4 cup margarine,softened

1cup sugar

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2eggs

cup sour cream

1

2cups a!l-purposeflour ‘

1teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspoonsoda
1/2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonnutmeg

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/2cup chopped pecans

1teaspooncinnamon

Creammargarine andsugar until iight and fluffy. Add eggsand sour cream;mix well. Combine flour, baking powder,soda,

saltandnutmeg.Addto batterand

Combine brown sugar, pecansand cinnamon; mix well. Sprinkle one half of this mixture over cake batter; swirl mixture
through batter. Sprinkle remaining one half mixture evenlyover cake batter.

mix well. Pour batter into greasedand floured 13” x 9“ x 2“ baking pan,

Cover and chill overnight. Uncover and bake in preheated 35C)°F oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until

toothpick.

2-10 oz.pkg. frozen chopped broccoli

1cup mayonnaise
1cup sharp cheddar cheese,grated

2 eggs, beatenslightly

1can cream of mushroom soup

2 tablespoons chopped onion

1cup cheesecracker crumbs

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain.
Mix with other ingredients. Pour into greased two
with cheese cracker crumbs. Bake at 375°F for 20-25minutes.

A delicious quick-to-make hearty stew that will feed a crowd or feed the family. Refrigerate or freeze the remainder for
another day.

1-10 oz. can barbecue beef

7-70 oz. can barbecue pork
1-24 oz. can Brunswick stew
1-5 oz. can boneless chicken

oz.can vacuum packed com niblets

7-12

1-16 oz. can baby lima beans, drained

2-16 oz. cans stewed tomatoes

1’- 14’/PCIZ.can sliced okra, drained

(2)quart casserole.Sprinkle

caketests donewith

Drainokra andlimabeans.Add to all other ingredients in 4quart

pan. Heat on medium to serving temperature.

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1/2cup margarine

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3/4 cup chopped green pepper

1/3cup chopped onion

3 eggs,well beaten

17oz. can creamstyle corn
17CM.can whole kernelcorn with liquid

~112OZ.pkg. corn

1

cup cheddar cheese,shredded

Preheatoven to 350°F,Sautt5greenpeppersand
with remaining ingredients except cheese. Pour into greasedtwo (2)quart cas­serole;sprinkle with cheeseand bake45-55 minutes in 350°F oven. Letstand 5
minutes before serving.

Couriesy: Illinois Cooper&diveExtension Homemakers

muffin mix

onion inmargarine;combine

2- I oz.squares semi-sweet chocolate

1stick margarine
1cup sugar
1/4 cup flour

2 eggs

1tsp. vanilia

Dash salt

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Frozen

Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt chocolate and margarine. Add other
ingredients to melted mixture.
bake 35-40 minutes or until pie appears set. Serve warm with ice
cream or whipped cream.

9“ pie shell

Pour into unbaked pie shell and

1-20 oz. can apple pie filling

1/2 cup sugar

1-9 oz. box white cake mix (1 layer size)
1stick margarine, melted

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350” F. Place in layers in greased 9“ or 10” square baking dish:
apples, sugar, dry cake mix. Pour melted margarine over top of cake mix. Bake
at 350° F for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans. Continue baking 15 minutes.

Servewarm.

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1cup self-rising corn meal
1/2 cup sour cream
1cup cream styie corn
1/2 cup cooking oil

Preheat oven to

ingoil
pan

ali ingredients. Pour mixture into hot greased pan. Bake
minutes

in 10” oven proof skillet or 8“ or9“ squarebakingpan.

in hot oven until oil is hot. Tilt pan to coat bottom even!

or until qokfenbrown.

425°F.Placeapproximately2 tablespoons

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Pkice?

Mix

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20-25

Al{controlknobs may be removedfor easycleaningby

puilingtheknobs~raightotithestem. i3esurethattheknob

isinthe4X+ positionbeforeremoval.

f-lint:Slipathincloth(suchasahandkerchief)~ra Pieceof
stringunderandaroundtheknobedgeandpullup.

Cam’m:

Read these instructionscarefuiiybefore

the knobs. Replacingtheknobsimptoperiy
Wiidama~ethek,nobsandthespringciiponthe\@Wns.
lf?hishappens,theknobswiijfit Ikmsely.

%.Theknobstemh~sagrooveineachsicfe.Thegroovecm

cmesidehasaspringciip. Theothergrooveisciear(see

illustration).

2. Checktheinsideoftheknobandfindthemoidedribinside
theknobintothecleargrooveonthestem.

3. Replacetheknobbyfittingthemoidedribinsidetheknob
intothecieargrooveonthestern.

Pbwrr

Controiknobs

Soiid

Disk Elements

CMEmiwi

Detergent,warmwater,softcioth.

Scouring powder, Scotch 13rite
Scour Pad@,80-100 grit sandpa-

per(for rust removai)

CLEAR
GROOVE IN STEM

Donotuseabrasivecieaners. Knobspuliofffor

easiercieaning.

Wipe with damp cioth after each use. Use the
miidest cieaning procedure that wiil do the job.

Rubinthedirectionof the circuiarridges. Rinse
thoroughlyanddrycompletelybyheatingeiement
atamediumsetting. Castironwillrustil notdried
completely. To restoreappearanceif elements
becomedull, apply a small amountof salt-tree
vegetabieoil with a paper towei (expecta iittie

smokingatnextuse)oruseEi_COor HJXHROL
solidelementdressing(availableatSears).

Stainlesssteeltrim rings
and Power blinder sen-

sor

;iass

Stainless

steelscourerorbaking

soda

Giass cieaner and paper towels,

SearsCooktopCieaningCreme

To use baking soda, sprinkleon damp clothor

makepastewithwater. Withnormalelementuse,
the

trimringsandsensorchangetoagoldcolor.

Thisis acharacteristicof stainiesssteelanddoes
not affectperformance. The original

siiver coior

canberestoredby using a stainless steel scourer.

Remove stubborn soii with paste of

soda
andwater. Do notuse abrasivecleaners. Rinse
thoroughly.

Savethe tmfmfmey-Check this i!istbeforeyoucallforservice.

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Toeliminate unnecessaryservicecalls, first, read ailthe instructionsinthismanualcarefully.Then,ifyouhavea problem,

fwayscheckthislistof commonproblemsandpossiblesolutionsbeforeyoucallforservice.

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PC)SW3LECAUSE

DCW4’TCALLFORSERVICE

IJNTK..Y(NJCHECK

o

Cooktopelernentsdonetwork a No powerto unit

e Improperoperationofcontrol

o Foocfscookslowlyonthesolicl

● Impropercookware

element

Checkhowx?holdcircuitbreakerorfuse,

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● Besureknobispushedinwhileturning.

c Usepansthat haveflatbottomsanda

tightfittinglid(ifapplicable).Pansshould
be madeof a heavy gauge material.

Readthe cooktopcookingsectionfor

completeinformation.

o Solidcastironelementsare

● Wet pans were placedon the

o Removerustwith80-100gritsandpaper.

rusting element SeeCleaningChart. Be surepan bot-

tomsared9 beforeplacingthemonthe
soliddisk element.

● Elementswere not driedcom- o Removerustwith80-100gritsandpaper.

pleteiyaftercleaningor a spill­over.

SeeCleaningChad.Dycomplete!yata
medium heat setting. See Cleaning
Chart.

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“ Saltwasspilledontheelement.

Saltcorrodescastiron.

0 Removerustwith80-100gritsandpaper.

SeeCleaningChart. Avoidsaltspills.

0 Elementcoverswereused.They ~ Removerustwith80-100gritsandpaper.

trap moisture on the element.

SeeCleaning Chart. Do notuse element

covers.

o Automatic element does not

workcorrectly

Sensorin centeris not making

e

o Keepthe sensorcleanandfreemoving.

good contactwith the pan be- Usepanswithflatbottoms(seeCooktop
cause sensor is soiled or pan Cookingsection).
bottomis notflat.

13

if

Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty

onthebackpageofthisbook.
We’reproudof our serviceandwant
youtobepleased.Ifforsomereason

youarenothappy withtheserviceyou
receive,hereare

three stepsto follow

forfurtherhelp.

FIRST,contactthepeoplewhoserv-

icedyourappliance.Explainwhyyou

arenotpleased. Inmostcases,this

willsolvetheproblem.
NEXT,if youarestill notpleased,write

all the details-includingyour phone

number-to:

Manager$ConsumerRelations

RCA
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225

FM4LLY, if your problem is

still not

resolved,write:

MajorAppliance

ConsumerActionPanel
20 NotihWackerDrive
Chicago,Illinois60606

R(X!

Saveproofoforiginal purchasedate such asyoursalessliporcancelledchecktoestablishwarrantyp@tiOd.

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1SCCYIERED FULL C)NE”Y!EAR

F~rone yearfrom the date of

original purchase,we will provide,

freeof charge,part~andservice
laborinyourhometorepairor

replaceanypart CIftherangethat
failsbecauseof amanufacturing
defect.

This wammty is extendedto the
original purchaserand

ingownerforproductspurchasedfor

ordinaryhomeuseinthe48 main­landstates,HawaiiandWashington,
D.C.InAlaskathewarrantyisthe
sameexceptthatitisLIMITED

becauseyoumustpayto shipthe
producttotheserviceshoporforthe
servicetechnician’stravelcoststo

yourhome.

!s No-l”

o Servicetripstoyourhometoteach
youhowto usetheproduct.

Readym.JrUseand

yOUIthenhaveanyquestions

If

aboutoperatingthe product,
pleasecontactyourdealerorour
ConsumerAffairsofficeataddress
behv.

o Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,

contact

areresponsiblefor providingade­quateelectrical,plumbingandother

connectingfacilities.

yourdealeror installer.You

anywceed-

Carematerial.

We atRCA strivetoprovidethehigh-

est qualityproductsandservice.

Therefore, we havedesignatedG.G

CONSUMERSERVICE,aleaderin
theserviceindustry,tofulfillyour
serviceneeds.Shouldyourappliance
needservice,duringthewarranty
periodorbeyond,lookintheWhiteor

Yellow pages of yourtelephone
directory for GE CONSUMERSEFW­ICEor an AUTI-KIRIZED RCAAPPLP
ANCE SERVICER.

e Replacement of housefusesor

resettingof circuitbreakers.
o Failureoftheproductif itisused

forotherthanits intendedpurposeor
usedcommercially.

~ Damagetoproductcausedby
accident,fire,floodsor acfsof God,
WARRANTOR !SNOTRESPON­SIBLE

DAMAGES.

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL

(

Somestates donot allowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sothe above

limitationorexclusionmaynotapplyto you. Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohave

otherrightswhichvary fromstateto state. To knowwhatyourlegalrights are in yourstate,

consultyourlocalor stateconsumeraffairsofficeoryourstate’sAttorneyGeneraL

FICA

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fwtm?rihdp is this write:

Affairs, FKLA,

Park, W 4X225

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