GE RB731, RB735G, RS742G, RB734, RH758G Use and Care Manual

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Before UsingYour Range. .. .....2

Safety Instructions . ..........3-4

Energy SavingTips. . . . . ........5

Features ofYour Range .......6-9

Surface Cooking , . . . . . ........10

Automatic Timer and Clocks ...12

UsingYourOven. . . . . . . ...,...13

How T’oBake and Time Bake ...14

How To Roast... . . . 4.. .......15

How To Broil... . . . . . . . .......16

Exhaust System. . . . . . . . .......17

How Cooperate the

Self-CleaningOven . . . ....18-19

Removable Oven Door . .......20

How ToCare For

YourRange . . . . . . . . . ....20-22

It willhelp you operate and maintainyour new Range properly.

Keep it handyforanswers to your

questions. If you don’tunderstand something

or need more help. . . Call, toll free:

The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000 consumer information service

or write:(includeyour phone number); Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville,KY40225

a Range7 immediately contact the dealer [or — builder)th~t soldyou the Range.

save Time and Money

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BefoTeYou Request s@rvice ~,.! Check the Problem Solver(page

23).It listsminor causesof operating problemsthat you can correct yourself.

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Home Canning Tips . . . . .......22

Problem Solver. . . . . . . . ....,..23

Surface Choking Chart . ....24-25

Baking Chart.. . . . . . .. . .......26

Roasting Chart . . . . ... . .......27

BroilingChart . . . . . . . . . .......28

Cleaning Chart . . . . . . . . ....29-30

IfYouNeed Service . .. . .......31

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

SerialNumbers

You’llfind thereon alabel onthe front ofthe Range behind the oven door.

These numbers are also onthe Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your Range. Beforesending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model No.

Serial No.

Use these numbers in any corre-

spondence or servicecalls concerning ‘yourRange,

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.’ Use this appliance only for its

in~ende,duse as described in this

manual.

~~~Besure your appliance is proper-1~.installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation

instructions. : Don’t attempt to repair or

repiace any part of your range” unlessit is specificallyrecommended in this book. All other

ser~icingshould be referred to a qualified technician.

~~~Before performing any service,

DISCONNECT THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION

PANEL BY REMOVING THE

- FLTSEOR SWITCHING OFF ‘THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

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ildren should not be left alone

r unattended in area where appliance is in use. They should nmer be allowed to sit or stand

on any part of the appliance.

Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door’, drawel” or range top. They could damage the range and even tip it over

causirrgsevere persona! injury.

‘CAUTION: Do NOT STORE ITEMS OF INTEREST m C:E-111.DRENIN ~ABINETs

ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE !B’ACKSPL14SHOF A RANGE—

CHILDREN ON THE RANGE? TO REACH 13’1;14SCQIJLD BZ SERIOLJSEY

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fitting or hanging garments should

never be worn while using the appliance. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns.

@ Use only dry pothoMerw-=— moist or damp potholders on hot

surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky

cloth. e? pJeveYuseyour appliance for

warming or heating the room.

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Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

‘~ Keep hood and grease filters dean

tomaintain good venting

and to avoid grease fires. :: Do not let cooking grease or

other flammable materials accurrmkde in the range or near it.

‘: Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely

with well fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or, if’

available, a dry chemicai or foam.

‘= Do nottmdl heating ‘demerits

m interimsurfaceof oven,These

surf’acesmay be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color, During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas nearby surface units or any interior area of the oven; allow sufficienttime for cooling, first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening and surfaces near the openings, and crevicesaround the oven door. Remember: The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened.

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directions exactly and always cook the meat to at least 170°, This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it willbe killed and meat will be safe to eat.

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inw? oven. Plwmm could

build Upm-d the Container’could

burst causing m injury.

Keep oven vent ducts

unobstructed. ::! Keep oven free from grease

build up.

G Place oven rack in desired position while oven is cool. If racks must be handIed when hot, do not

let potholder contact heating units in the oven,

~~Pulling out shelf to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precau-

tion against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

> When using cooking or roasting bags in oven, folIow the manufacturer’s directions.

c Do not use your oven to dry

newspapers. If overheated, they

can catch fire,

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~~Do not clean door gtudu%The door gasket is essential for a good scfil.Care should be taken not to rub, damage. or move the gasket.

Do not use oven ckamm. No

commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around

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part of the oven.

Clean only parts listed in this

USCand Care Book,

~~f~j-~%&]egnimg the oven, remove broiler pan and other utensils.

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0 UW‘propwPan Size—This

appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different

size. Select utensils having flat

bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating

element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner willalso improve

efficiency. @ pq~~~~]~~~~$~~a~~~~~~$ unattended at high heat settings.

130ilovercauses smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

Q Be sure drip pans and vent ducts are not covered and are in place. Their absence during cook-

ing could damage range parts and wiring.

Q Don% use ahmlim.lm foil to line drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this book. Misuse could result in a shock,

fire hazard, or damage to the range.

~:~tliy certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed containers are suitable for range-top service; others may break because of the

sudden change in temperature (see section on “Surface Cooking” for suggestions.)

‘ TO burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage; the handle of a container should be positioned so that it is turned

toward the center of the range without extending over nearby

surface units.

Don’t immerse or soak rt?movabie .suFf&Xunits. Don% put them in a dishwasher.

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@ Keep an eye on foods being

fried at HIGH or MED1l.JM

HIGH heats. @ To avoid the possibilityof a burn OF electricshock, always be

certainthatthe controlsfor aii surfaceUnitsan?at ‘OFFposition and d] C(M$arecod before

to removethe wit.

@ ‘Whenflamingfoods underthe

hood, ttm’nthe fan off. me fan, if operating9may spreadthe fhne.

@ FOO&forfrying should be as

dry as possible. Frost cmfrozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of pan.

Q Use littlefat for effective

shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spil]overswhen food is added.

@ If a combination of oils or fats

will be used in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.

@ Ahvays heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

G Use deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking

point.

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rno\ing the range on this type of flooring,usecare, and it is reconlmendedthat these simpleand inex-

pensi~einstructions be followed.

The range should be installedon a sheetof plywood (or similar material}as follows: When thejloor

covering is terminated at the from’ qf the range,

the area that the range

\\ill rest on should be built up with pl>woodto the same levelor higher than the floor covering. This will then allow the range to be moved

for cleaning or servicing.

(not orIRS models)

Lmeling screwsare located on each corner of the base of the range. By removingthe bottom drawer you

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To remove drawer, pull drawer out all the way, tilt up the front and

I-cmovc it. To rcplacc, insertglides

a[ back of drawer beyond stop on range gJidcs. L~ft drawer if necessar~’to insert easily. Let f’rentof

drawer down, then push in to close.

Usecooking utensils of medium weightaluminum, tight-fitting covers,and flat bottoms which completelycover the heated portion ofthe surface unit.

Cook fresh vegetableswith a minimumamount of water in

a coveredpan. Watch foods when bringing them

quicklyto cooking temperatures at HIGH heat. When food reachescooking temperature, reduce heat immediatelyto lowestsetting that will keep it cooking.

Useresidual heat with surface cooking whenever possible. For example, when cooking eggsin the shell,bring water to boil, then turn to OFF position to complete the cooking.

Usecorrect heat for cooking

.HIGH—to start cooking

task. . (if time allows, do not use HIGH heat to start), MEDIUM HI— quick brownings, MEDIUM—

slowfrying, LOW—finishcooking most quantities, simmer—double boiler heat, finish cooking, and specialfor small quantities.

When boilingwater for tea or coffee, heat only the amount needed. It is not economical to boil a container full of water for only one or two cups.

Preheat the ovenonly when necessary.Most foods wiHcook satisfactorilywithout preheating. If youfind preheating is necessary, watch.the ir~dicatorlight, and put food in the oven promptly after the light goes out.

Alwaysturn oven OFF before removingfood.

During baking, avoid frequent door openings. Keep door open as short a time as possiblewhen it is opened.

Cook completeoven meals instead ofjust one food item. Potatoes, other vegetables,and

some desserts willcook together

with a main-dish casserole, meat loaf, chicken or roast. Choose foods that cook at the same temperature and in approximately the same time.

Useresidual heat in oven whenever possibleto finish cooking casseroles, oven meals, etc. Also add rolls or precooked desserts to warm oven, using residual

heat to warm them,

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Surface Unit Controls

Indicator Ligflt/Lights

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Oven Set (Clean) Control

Oven Temp (Clean) Control 13

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Oven CyclingLight Automatic Oven Timer

Clock and Minute Timer

Door Latch Release

Door Locked Light

10 Oven Cleaning Light

Plug-In Calrod@Surface Unit

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cleaning under unit.) Stay-Up Calrod@Surface Unit

12 (May be raised but not removed

when cleaning under unit.)

1~ Separate Chrome Trim Rings and

- Aluminum Drip Pans

One-Piece Chrome Trim Rings and Drip Pans

14 or

Separate Chrome Trim Rings and Porcelain Drip Pans

~i oven Vent Duct (Located under

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rear surface unit,)

right

~(I Oven Interioi. Light (Comes on

automatically when door is opened.)

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for wiping oven floor.)

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Oven Shelf Supports (Letters

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Surface Unit Controls

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“ON’-Indicator Light/Lights for Surface Units

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Oven Set (Clean) Control

Oven Temp (Clean) Control

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Automatic Oven Timer

Clock and Minute Timer

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Door Latch Release

Door Locked Light

Plug-In Calrod@Surface Unit

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cleaning under unit.) Stay-Up Calrod@Surface Unit

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when cleaning under unit.)

17 Separate Chrome Trimmings

and Aluminum Drip Pans

One-Piece Chrome Trim Rings

and Drip Pans

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Separate Chrome Trim Rings

and Porcelain Drip Pans

~ Oven VentDuct (Located under

right rear surface unit.) Oven Interior Light (Comes Gn

‘) automatically when door is opened.) 7 oven Light Switch

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2-6 in. 2-8 in.

2-6in.

2-8 in.

3-6in.

1-8in.

~ Broil Unit ~ Bake Unit (May be lifted gently

for wiping oven floor.)

~ Oven Shelves

Oven Shelf Supports (Letters A.,B, C. & D indicate cooking positions for shelves as rccornrnended on cooking charts.)

Broiler %n and Rack

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2. Master Indicating Light for Surface Units

3. Calrod@Units

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Yoursurface units and controls are designed to giveyou an infinite choice of heat settingsfor surface unit cooking.

At both OFF and HIGH positions, there is a slightniche so control “clicks”at those positions; “click” on HIGH marks the highest setting; the lowest setting is between the

words WARMand OFF. In a quiet kitchen you may hear slight“clicking”sounds during cooking, indicating heat settings selected are being maintained.

Sv,itching heats to higher settings

always show a quicker change than switching to lower settings.

controls

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Grasp contol knob and push in. . .

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4. Turn either clockwise or counterclockwise to desired heat setting.

cooking ‘Guide

forusingHeats

Quick start for cooking; bring water to boil.

Fast fry, pan broil; maintain fast boil on large amount of food.

Saute and brown; maintain slow boil on large amount of food.

Cook after starting at

HIGH; cook with little

water in covered pan.

Steam rice, cereal; maintain serving temperature

of most foods.

i, At ljIGH, MED HI, never leave food unattended. Boilovers cause smoking; greasy spillovers may catch fire.

2. At WARM, LOW, melt choco-

late, butter on small unit.

control must be pushed in to set only from OFF’ position. when control is in any position other than OFF, it may be rotated without pushing im.

B%sure you turn control to IOFF

when you finish cooking. An indicator light will glow when ANY herit on any surface unit is on.

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