Hotpoint RB754, LEB356, LEB316, RB757, RB755 User Manual
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Electric
Owner’s Manual
Models:
JBP18
JBP23
JBP58
JBP62
LEB316
LEB326
LEB327
LEB356
RB754
RB755
RB756
RB757
RB787
Ranges
Part No. 164D3333P132-1 Pub. No. 49-8897-1 12-98 CG
Safety Information
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 3, 4
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Surface Cooking Units . . . . . . . 6
Radiant Surface Units . . . . . . .7
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Operating Instructions
Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of Our Family.
Welcome to the family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed
to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and
you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your range. That’s
important, because your new range will be part of your family for many years.
And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying our product. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you
will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
Using the Surface Units . . 8–10
Using the Oven . . . . . . . . 11–16
Using the Clock and Timer . .14
Timed Baking & Roasting . . . 15
Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . 16
Self-Cleaning Oven . . . . . 17, 18
Care and Cleaning
Control Panel & Knobs . . . . .19
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . .20
Broiler Pan & Grid . . . . . . . . . 21
Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 23
Coil Surface Units . . . . . . . . . 22
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 25–28
A Service Partnership.
IMPORTANT!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is
packed with this product. If you cannot find it, please send in the
duplicate card printed in the back of this manual.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
#
#
You can find them on a label behind the range door or behind the
storage drawer.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
READ THIS MANUAL
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your range properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save
you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range.
Customer Service
Product Registration . . . . . . . 29
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
For Service
first, you may not need to call for service at all.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in
the back section of this manual. Or you can always call the GE Answer
Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
section. If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
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WARNING
All ranges can tip and injury could result.
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti-Tip
device supplied.
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the kick panel or storage drawer
and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly
engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of
the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution
could result in tipping of the range and injury.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
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 cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
■Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified installer in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
■ Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
■ Do not store flammable materials in an
oven or near the cooktop.
■ Before performing any service, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
■ Do not leave children alone—children
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the door, storage drawer or
cooktop. They could damage the range
and even tip it over, causing severe
personal injury.
■ Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the range.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp
■ For your safety, never use your appliance
■ Do not let cooking grease or other
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat dripping in or
■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean
■ Do not store or use combustible materials,
■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
CAUTION:
should not be stored in cabinets above a
range or on the backsplash of a range—
children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.
garments while using the appliance. Be
careful when reaching for items stored over
the range. Flammable material could be
ignited if brought in contact with hot
surface units or heating elements and may
cause severe burns.
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot surface units or heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in
place of potholders.
for warming or heating the room.
flammable materials accumulate in or near
the range.
near your range.
to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.
and canned food a safe distance from
Items of interest to children
your range.
■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by covering the pan completely with a
well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use
a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering it with baking soda or, if
available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
■ Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven off or by using a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
■ Do not touch the surface units, the heating
elements or the interior surface of the
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, the surface units, areas nearby the
surface units or any interior area of the
oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.
■ Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven
vent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crevices around the oven door and metal
trim parts above the door.
■
REMEMBER:
oven may be hot when the door is opened.
The inside surface of the
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F. and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
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OVEN
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■ Stand away from the range when opening
the oven door. Hot air or steam which
escapes can cause burns to hands, face
and/or eyes.
■ Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
■ Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.
■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
■ When using cooking or roasting bags in
the oven, follow the manufacturer’s
directions.
■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
■ Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not
in use.
■ After broiling, always take the broiler pan
out of the range and clean it. Leftover
grease in the broiler pan can catch on
fire the next time you use the pan.
■ Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottoms, except as suggested in this
manual. Improper installation of
aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
■Do not clean the door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage or
move the gasket.
■Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
■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. Residue from
oven cleaners will damage the inside of the
oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
■Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
■Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
■If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,
turn the oven off and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a
qualified technician.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
SURFACE COOKING UNITS
Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
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heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will
also improve efficiency.
■Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
■Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip
pans or anywhere in the oven except as
described in this manual. Misuse could
result in a shock, fire hazard or damage
to the range.
■Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are
not covered and are in place. Their
absence during cooking could damage
range parts and wiring.
■Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers
are suitable for cooktop service; others
may break because of the sudden change
in temperature.
■To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container should
be turned toward the center of the range
without extending over nearby surface units.
■Always turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.
■Do not immerse or soak the removable
surface units. Do not put them in a
dishwasher. Do not self-clean the surface
units in the oven.
■When flaming foods under the hood, turn
the fan on.
■To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock, always be certain that the controls
OFF
for all surface units are at the
and all coils are cool before attempting to
lift or remove a unit.
■Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.
■Keep an eye on foods being fried at high
or medium high heat settings.
■Foods for frying should be as dry as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.
■Use little fat for effective shallow or deep
fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.
■If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
■Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
■Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
■Carefully watch for spillovers or
overheating of foods when frying at
high or medium high temperatures.
■Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
■Do not allow water, other liquids or
grease to remain on the cooktop or the
control panel.
position
INSTALLING THE RANGE
Your range, like many other household
items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor
coverings such as cushioned vinyl or
carpeting. When moving the range on this
type of flooring, use care, and it is
recommended that these simple and
inexpensive instructions be followed.
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The range should be installed on a 1/4″thick
sheet of plywood (or similar material) as
follows: When the floor covering ends at the
front of the range, the area that the range will
rest on should be built up with plywood to
the same level or higher than the floor
covering. This will allow the range to be
moved for cleaning or servicing.
LEVELING THE RANGE
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Leveling screws are located on each corner of
the base of the range. Remove the bottom
drawer and you can level the range on an
uneven floor with the use of a nutdriver.
To remove the drawer, pull the drawer out all
the way, tilt up the front and take it out. To
replace the drawer, insert glides at back of
the drawer beyond stop on the range glides.
Lift drawer if necessary to insert easily. Let the
front of drawer down, then push in to close.
One of the rear leveling screws will engage
the Anti-Tip device. Allow for some side to
side adjustment. Allow a minimum clearance
of 1/8″between the range and the leveling
screw that is to be installed into the Anti-Tip
device.
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the
controls have been turned off.
■Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The
cooktop can be scratched with items such
as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry
and rivets on clothing.
■Do not operate the radiant surface units if
the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass cooktop become broken.
■Never use the glass cooktop surface as a
cutting board.
■Do not place or store items that can melt or
catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when
it is not being used.
■Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot and
could cause burns.
■Do not stand on the glass cooktop. The
weight may cause the top to break.
■Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may
damage the cooktop and the pan.
■Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam
burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
NOTE:
wiping any surface unit areas until they
have cooled and the indicator light has
gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to
this. Please see
section.
■When the cooktop is cool, use only the
■To avoid possible damage to the cooking
■After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper
■Read and follow all instructions and
We recommend that you avoid
Cleaning the glass cooktop
recommended cleaning cream to clean the
cooktop.
surface, do not apply cleaning cream to the
glass surface when it is hot.
towel to remove all cleaning cream residue.
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using the surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.
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Appearance may vary.
1″
Not over 1 inch.
At both
into position. You may hear slight
sounds during cooking, indicating the
control is keeping the power level you set.
A surface unit ONindicator light will glow
when
Be sure you turn the control knob to
when you finish cooking.
Surface Cookware Tips
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb
heat, but generally cook evenly at low to
medium heat settings. Steel pans may
cook unevenly if not combined with
other metals.
Wok Cooking
OFF
and HIthe control
any
surface unit is on.
(electric coil models only)
clicks
clicking
OFF
(electric coil models only)
For best cooking results, pans should be
flat on the bottom. Match the size of the
saucepan to the size of the surface unit.
The pan should not extend over the edge
of the surface unit more than 1 inch.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.
Do not use woks that have support
rings. Use of these types of woks, with
or without the ring in place, can be
dangerous.
Indicator Light
A
HOT SURFACE
when any radiant element is turned on,
and will remain on until the surface is
cool enough to touch.
(glass cooktops only)
indicator light will glow
Deep Fat Frying
Do not overfill cookware with fat that may
spill over when adding food. Frosty foods
bubble vigorously.
Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a build-up of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use
such woks without the ring. You could be
seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
■
It comes on when the unit is hot to the touch.
■
It stays on even after the unit is turned off.
■
It glows brightly until the unit is safe to touch.
Watch food frying at high temperatures.
Keep range and hood clean from grease.
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SURFACE
COOKING
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
OFF CENTER
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
DRAGGING
About the radiant surface units…
The radiant cooktop features heating
units beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by
the heating of new parts and insulating materials
and will disappear in a short time.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware on the
glass surface even when the cooktop
is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat
to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from the surface
units when the food is cooked. Avoid
placing anything on the surface unit until
it has cooled completely.
Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass—the glass is scratch resistant, not
scratch proof.
(glass cooktops only)
■
Before you use the cooktop for the first time,
clean it with cleaning cream. This helps protect
the top and makes clean-up easier.
■
Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full strength white
vinegar.
■
Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent
film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will
remove this discoloration.
■
Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If
they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
■
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
Temperature Limiter
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
(glass cooktops only)
The temperature limiter may cycle the
units off for a time if:
■
The pan boils dry.
■
The pan bottom is not flat.
■
The pan is off center.
■
There is no pan on the unit.
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Selecting types of cookware.
(glass cooktops only)
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
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Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is
cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue
that will permanently stain the cooktop if
not removed immediately.
Glass-ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Home Canning Tips:
Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom.
Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball® and
Kerr® and the department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
To prevent burns from steam or heat, use
caution when canning.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast iron cookware
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, as it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.
Do not use woks that have support rings.
Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a build-up of heat that will damage
the cooktop.
Do not use round bottom woks. You
could be seriously burned if the wok
tipped over.
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