GE RJ734GP, RK736GP, RK746GP Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Aluminum Foil Appliance Registration

Btiking,

Broiling, Broiling Guide Care

Clock/Timer Consumer Services

Control Panel Control

Door Removal Electronic Oven Control

Energy-Saving Tips Features

Light; Bulb Replacement

Model tind

Power Outage’? Preheating

Problem Solver

Baking Guide

and

Cleaning

Seltings

Serial Numbers

4, 14

9–1 1

14, 15 16,

6-15

5,6

4, I

6 4

2 7

Use and Care

Models

RJ734GP

m736GP

m746GP

Roasting, Roasting Guide Safety Instructions

Self-Cleaning Instructions Thermostat Adjustment

Timer

Vent

Duct

Warranty

GE;

Answer

800.626.2000

Center’’”

Back Cover

12,

13 2-4

18–20

17,20

Help us help you...

IMPORTANT

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

is intended to help you operate and maintain your new oven properly.

Keep it handy your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

for

answers to

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ 11 find them on a label on

the front of the oven behind the oven door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Setial

Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your oven.

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

If you need service...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

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 serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

still

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement 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.

The fiberglass insulation in self-cleaning ovens gives very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning

cycle.

Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

When You Get Your Oven

● Have the installer show you

the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for

easy reference.

●

Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded

technician in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

by a qualified

off a

●

I)on

’t attempt to

replace any oven

unless it is specifically

part of your

recommended in this book.

other

servicing should be referred

to a ~]uulil’ied

●

IIefore

technician.

performing any service, DISCONNECT

OV~;N

POWER SUPPI.Y

‘1’IIIi

HOUSEHOLD

I)lS’I’RIBUTION 13Y

REM[)VING

(jl<

IT(:HING OFF

‘1’HE

C: IR(7UIT BREAKER.

●

1)o

not leave children

(’hi ldrcn alone

wtlc:re

shoLIld

or u nattcnded in an area

applitince is in use. They

repair

THE

PANEL

THE FUSE

alone—

not be left

All

sl)ould never be allowed to sit

or stand on any part

the appliance.

● Don’t allow anyone to climb,

stand or hang on the door.

t’ould

They

●

CAU’1’ION:

damage the oven.

ITEMS

INTEREST TO CHILDREN

SH()[JLD NOT BE STORED IN

CABINETS ABOVE

OVEN. CHILDREN

AN CLIMBING ON THE OVEN

‘1’() R13ACH

Ilk:

SE; I{ IOUSI,Y INJURED.

●

Never

ITEMS

COULD

wear loose-fitting or

hanging garments while using

the

appliance.

reach i

c’ahincts

for itcms stored in

over the oven.

careful when

l~lammablc material could be

iglli[ed wi[h h~~[

may cause:

●

USE: MATF;RIALS,

VAPORS ‘1’1113

i [.

bl-~)ught ill ~c)lltact

heating elements and

severe

1)()

NOT

STORF;

COMBUSTIBLE

OTHE;R

FLAMMABLE

AND LIQUIDS IN

VICINITY OF

burns.

GASOLINE

THIS OR

ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

● Use only dry pot holders—

Moist or damp pot holders on

hot

surfaces may result in burns

from steam. Do not let pot

holders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky

● For your safety, never use

cloth.

your appliance for warming or heating the room.

●

Storage in or on appliance—

Do not store flammable materials in the oven.

● Keep hood and grease filters

clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.

● Do not let cooking grease

or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the oven.

● Do not use water on grease

fires. Flame in oven can be smothered by completely closing door and pressing

CLEAWOFF pad or use

oven dry chemical or foam type extinguisher.

● Do not touch heating

elements or interior

surt”ace

of oven. These surfaces may be

hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or

let clothing or other flammable

materials contact any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time

for cooling, first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the oven vent openings and surfaces near the openings, crevices around the oven door, the edges of the door window and metal trim parts above door.

Remember: The inside surface

of the oven may be hot when

the door is opened.

● When cooking pork,

the directions exactly always cook the meat to

and

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.

Oven

● Stand away from oven

when opening oven door. The hot air or steam which escapes can burn hands, face

antior

● Don’t heat unopened food

containers in the oven. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

●

unobstructed.

● Keep oven free from

grease buildup.

● Place oven shelf in desired

position while oven is cool.

If shelves must be handled

when hot, do not contact heating units in the oven.

● Pulling out shelf to shelf stop

is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of door or oven walls.

● When using cooking or

roasting bags in oven,

the manufacturer’s directions.

● Do not use your oven to dry

newspapers. If

they can catch fire.

eyes.

Keep oven vent duct

let

pot holder

overheated,

((

’ot7t;nl{(,(l

fot

!lc,.\-/

tow

/)(/,q(,

)

—

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

Energy-Saving Tips

Self-Cleaning Oven

(on model OVEN ONLY)

● Do not clean door gasket

before reading special cleaning instructions in the Self-Clean section of this book. The door gasket is

essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,

damage or move the gasket.

● Do not use oven cleaners.

No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

● Clean only parts listed in

this Use and Care Book.

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan and other cookware.

● Listen for fan—a fan noise

may be heard sometime during

the clean cycle. This is normal.

● Do not use aluminum foil

to line oven bottoms, except as suggested in this book. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

● Be sure to wipe up excess

spillage before starting the self-cleaning operation.

RK746,

the UPPER

If You Need Service

Read the Problem Solver in

the back of this book.

●

Don’t

attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this book.

All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

● Preheat oven only when necessary.

Most foods will cook satisfactorily without preheating. If you find preheating is necessary, listen for the beep, and put food in oven promptly after the oven is preheated.

. Always turn oven off before removing food.

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

● Cook complete oven meals instead

of just one food item. Potatoes, other vegetables, and some desserts will

cook 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.

● Use residual heat in the oven

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

Features of Your Oven

(appearance may vary slightly)

Feature Index

Oven

2 Oven Set Knob (Operates the

Electronic Oven Control,

4 Oven

5 Grille

Oven Interior Light 7 Oven Shelf Supports 8 Oven Shelves

Bake Unit

1 () Removable Oven Door

Temp

Knob (Operates the

lower oven.)

Clock

and

Timer

light

Switch

(Lets

y~u

control interior oven

lights.)

] Explained

l–

16,

8,11,14,15

16,21

9QQ Q

I I Broiler

clean

12 Oven Door Gasket

Model and Serial Numbers

Oven Broil Unit I 5 Oven Vent

Automatic Oven Door Latch

(Self-Cleaning Oven)

Oven Cycling Light

Pan and

in self-clean oven.)

Rack

(Do

not

14.15

18,20,21

14, 15

3,8

18-20

RK746GP

M734GP RK736GP

(not shown)

— —

Features of

Your

Electronic

Oven Control

(appearance

may vary slightly)

INCnREASE.

pad incrcasc time

snlall amoun[s. pad [0 increase

larger

amounts.

DECRk;ASE.

pad

decrease by small amounts. Press & hold pad to by

3. BROI1,.

select hrt)il I“unction.

INCREASE pad

L() (450 (5500F.). change

4. BAKE. Touch this pad to select

bake

INCREASE display

S~l~Cl

the Scl l’-C’leaning

this

6. C()()K TIME. Touch this pad

and then loucb the

amounl 01’ (imc food the INC’REASE

pad to

The s~l~~l~d (’()()k

decrease time

1:11’:CI” UtlloU1ltS.

C’F’.)

Tap DECREASE pad to

back to LO broil.

function. Then tap or press

desired ~etnperature.

CI.F;AN.

sclt-clcanillg

book.

DE(’REASE pad to set the

cook.

SCI the oven

oven will

Short taps to this

or temperature

Press & hold

time or temperature

Short taps to this

time

or temperature

tetnperature

Touch

this

pad

Then

once to

or twice to broil at HI

ot-

DECREASE pad to

Touch this pad to

function.

Instructions in

INCREASE

you want your

Touch BAKE and

or DECREASE

temperature.

shLIt

oft

Time has I.un

broil

after

tap

tit

See

the

out.

7. STOP TIME. Use this pad

along

with COOK TIME and INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the oven to start automatically,

cook

for

a specified time and stop

automfitically

CLOCK. Touch this pad before

setting the clock.

To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad. “TIME” will display. Tap INCREASE or

DECREASE pad to change the time of day by small amounts. Press & hold INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the

time of day by larger amounts.

9. TIMER ON/OFF. Touch this pad to select timer function. The

timer

does not control oven

operations. The timer can time up

to 9 hours and 55 minutes.

To set timer,

pad. “TIMER” will the display. DECREASE pad to change the time by hold INCREASE or DECREASE

pad

to change

lar&er

amounts.

Hours displayed if the time set on the timer is more than

and

seconds will be displayed

the

time set on the

than

hour. Press and hold “TIMER” pad to

at a time you select.

tlash

first

touch TIMER

Tap

INCREASE or

small

amounts. Press &

the titne

and

minutes

titner

clear timer.

in the

flash

will be

hour. Minutes

is less

10. CLEAWOFF.

cancel

except clock

11. PROGRAM STATUS. ~’ol”LIS

light up in the display to what is in

Programmed displayed at anytime by the pad of the operation to see. display while the timer is by touching the CLO[’K pad.

12.

TIME DISPLAY.

time of day,

titner

13. OVEN

AND BROIL DISPLAY. sllo~ \

the oven temperature or the setting selected.

14. FUNCTION Lights up to show whether

in bake. broil or sell’-clcat]

Touch this

all oven operatiotls

and ti

trier.

time

display,

itlfornlatic)ll

For

example, you

the

current

counti n: domtl

the times set

or automatic

TEMPERA’1’IJRF:

IN1)l(lA’l’ORS.

p:ld

indicate

can

touching

yOLI wan[

c’atl

time (JI’ dajJ

Shows t

oven opcratit)t].

lot t

l>roi

okcll

I]lt)dc>.

tl~

Oven Control, Clock and Timer

Clock

The clock

automatic oven ti

work properly. The time of day

canno[ be

[3AKE or

Step 1. Touch

Set

must be

changed CLEAN

the

Clock

the

set for the

millg

functions

during a ~y~]e.

CLOCK

TIME

pad.

Power Outage?

After a power outage, when power is restored the display will flash

and

time shown be correct—for example, 5-minute power interruption the

clock

will be 5 minutes slow. Display flashes until All other functions that were in operation when will have to be programmed again.

will

no longer

after a

clock

is reset.

the

power went out

Timer

The timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is

To Set The Timer

hours and 55 minutes.

To Reset Timer

Touch TIMER pad and then press the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad

until desired time is reached.

To Cancel Timer

Press & hold TIMER pad until the word “TIMER” quits flashing on the display (about 4 seconds).

Timer Tones

The timer tone is a series of three beeps followed by one beep every six seconds. If you remove the one beep every six seconds, press and hold CLEAWOFF pad for 10 seconds.

To return to one beep every 6 seconds, press & hold

CLEAWOFF for 10 seconds.

would

like to

Display Messages

Step 2.

l)ECR EASE ot’

Ilxanlpfe: Try setting the time 3:()().

and

con(rol. clock, there ahout

f 1’ you accidentally go past 3:00,

simply press until the

f’rcss

INCREASE or

pad

to set

day.

(Jsc a

combination

[ups [o

get

fami

Since this is a t 2-hour

is no

A M or PM.

the DECREASE

time

shows in the display.

iar

need

the

time

presses

with

the

to worry

for

pad

Step 1. Touch

the

TIMER pad.

Step 2. Press INCREASE or

DECREASE pad to set the amount

time on timer.

The timer will start automatically within a the pad.

The timer, as you are setting it,

will display seconds

seconds is reached. Then it will display minutes and seconds until

After 60 minutes, it

hours display) and minutes until the

maximum time of 9 hours and 55 minutes is reached.

few

seconds of releasing

minutes is reached.

will

(“HR” now appears in

until 60

display

If “door” appears on the display, LOCK flashes and oven signals,

you set the self-clean cycle not shut the oven door.

and

did

If “F” and a number flash on

display,

error code. Touch CLEAWOFF pad. If function error code does not clear, disconnect power to the range and call for service.

this indicates function

Using Your Oven

Before Using Your Oven Oven Shelves

1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand properly,

for the

Electronic Controls so

understand how to use them.

2. Check shelves. removing and replacing them property, to

3. Read that

4. Keep this book handy so you

can refer

the first weeks

acquaintcci

Take

over

f(Jl]OW.

to it, especially during

Lower Oven

(on models

how

to set them

Read

over the directions

oven in[crior. Look at

a practice run

give sure, sturdy

information

o~. gettirl-g

with your

equipped)

oven,

support.

and

❑

you

the

tips

‘~he

shelves stop-locks so when correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop completely out of the oven will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them.

When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the “stop” position. Place the cookware on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.

are

designed with

before

placed

coming

and

Shelf Positions

The oven has four shelf A (bottom), B, C and D (top). Shelf positions for cooking are suggested on Baking and Roasting pages.

supports—

Oven Light

The oven light comes on automatically when the oven door is opened. when one door is opened. Use the button on the electronic control panel to turn the light on and off when the door is closed.

B6th

lights come on

The LOWER OVEN CONTROL knobs are located on the left side

the control panel.

TO BAKE:

Tul”n the

2. Turn the oven desired temperature.

3. When finished, turn oven set knob to OFF.

The lower

while

The lower porcelain finish. See the Care and Cleaning section book

oven set knob to bake.

temp

knob to

oven

can bc

the

LIppcI”

oven is on.

oven

has a standard

ol’

for

cleaning information.

used

this

Oven Cycling Light

A light between the Oven

and Oven Set

the

oven

temperature. with

the

knob

reaches your selected

then

goes ofl

oven unit(s)

Ternp

gtows unti 1

and

during

cooking.

To remove

oven. front

To replace, place shelf on shelf support with stop-locks (curved extension of toward rear

and

push shelf toward back of oven until it goes past “stop” on oven wall. Then lower front shelf and push it

the

shelves from the

Dull

them toward

“~nd

upward

and pu~l

shelf) facing

of oven. Tilt up front

all

the

you,

tilt

shelf out.

up and

way

back.

Oven Vent

When the oven is on, heated air moves through a vent above the door or between door and grille.

The vent area could get hot during oven use.

The vent is needed for proper air flow in the oven and good baking results. Do not block this vent.

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