Hotpoint RGB506 User Manual

Aluminum Foil 7, 15 Anti-Tip Device 2, 4, 34

Appliance Registration 2 Before You Call for Service 38

Thermostat AdjustmentÑ

Do It Yourself 16

Care and Cleaning 20Ð23 Consumer Services 39

Important Phone Numbers 39

Features 6, 7

Installation Instructions 24Ð37

Flooring Under Range 25, 26

Leveling 34 LP Conversion 35Ð37

Model and Serial Numbers 2 Oven 12Ð19

Baking 14, 15 Broiling, Broiling Guide 19

Control Settings 12 Door Removal 23

Oven Bottom 21 Oven Vents 13, 22

Roasting, Roasting Guide 17, 18 Shelves 7, 13Ð15, 17, 22

Power Outage 12 Safety Instructions 2Ð7

Surface Cooking 10, 11

Control Settings 10, 11

Lighting Instructions 10, 11

Warranty Back Cover

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

Contents

Use and Care

& Installation

of Model

RGB506

How to get the best from

Your Range

Part No. 316000639 (9704)

HELP US HELP YOUÉ

Read this guide carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you donÕt understand something or need more help, call:

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Write down the model and serial numbers.

YouÕll find the model and serial numbers on a label under the lift-up cooktop.

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 a damaged rangeÉ

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range.

Save time and money. Before you request serviceÉ

Check the Before You Call for Service section in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Ñ Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Ñ WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

¥ Do not try to light any appliance.

¥ Do not touch any electrical switch; do

not use any phone in your building.

¥ Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighborÕs phone. Follow the gas supplierÕs instructions.

¥ If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

Ñ Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: If the information in this guide is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

WARNING

¥ ALL RANGES

CAN TIP

¥ INJURY TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT

¥ INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE

¥ SEE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

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

To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/Hotpoint Service Centers.

WeÕre 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 detailsÑincluding your phone numberÑto:

Manager, Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

IMPORTANT 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 cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene,

carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

When You Get Your Range

¥ 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 and properly

grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance

with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians.

¥ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of

your range unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing

should be referred to a qualified technician.

¥ Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded

outlet only. Do not remove the round grounding

prong from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded, three-prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code. In Canada, the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

¥ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path

and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on standing pilot models) and poor air circulation.

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Important Safety Instructions

¥ Be sure all packing materials are removed

from 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

qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used.

Your range can be converted for use with either type of gas. See the Installation Instructions.

WARNING: These adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturerÕs 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 a range, 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

WARNINGÑ

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, carefully tip the range forward. The AntiTip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.

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 guide. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury.

¥ Do not leave children alone or unattended

where a range is hot or in operation.

They could be seriously burned.

¥ CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGEÑCHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

¥ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang

on the door, broiler drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

¥ Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool

before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

¥ Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Be careful 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 burns.

¥ For your safety, never use your appliance for

warming or heating the room.

¥ 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 multi-purpose dry chemical or foamtype fire extinguisher.

¥ Do not store flammable materials in an oven, a

broiler drawer or near a cooktop.

¥ DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

¥ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

¥ When cooking 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

¥ Always use the LITE position when igniting

the top burners and make sure the burners have

ignited.

¥ Never leave the surface burners unattended at

high flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

¥ Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not

extend beyond the edge of the cookware.

Excessive flame is hazardous.

¥ Use only dry pot holdersÑmoist or damp pot

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.

¥ Do not let pot holders come near open flames

when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel or

other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.

¥ To minimize 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 the surface burners to off before

removing cookware.

¥ Carefully watch foods being fried at a high

flame setting.

¥ Never block the vents (air openings) of the

range. They provide 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.

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Important Safety Instructions

¥ 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 the least possible amount of fat for

effective shallow or deep fat frying. Filling the

pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.

¥ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

¥ If a combination of oils or fats will be used

in frying, stir together before heating or as fats

melt slowly.

¥ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible

to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

¥ Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a

deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

¥ Use proper pan sizeÑavoid 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 cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, 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 the top burners.

¥ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktopÑ

they may melt if left too close to the vent.

¥ Do not leave any items on the cooktop.

The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst.

¥ To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be

certain that the controls for all burners are at the off position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them.

¥ When flaming foods are under the hood, turn

the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames.

¥ If range is located near a window, do not hang

long curtains that could blow over the top burners and create a fire hazard.

¥ When a pilot goes out (on standing pilot models),

you will detect a faint odor of gas as your signal to relight the pilot. When relighting the pilot, make sure burner controls are in the off position, and follow instructions in this book to relight.

¥ If you smell gas, and you have already made sure

pilots are lit (on standing pilot models), turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician from a neighborÕs phone. Never use an open flame to locate a leak.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

Baking, Broiling and Roasting

¥ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

¥ Do not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in the oven can ignite.

¥ Place the oven shelves in the desired position

while the oven is cool.

¥ Stand away from the range when opening the

door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that

escapes can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.

¥ Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a

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

¥ Do not heat unopened food containers.

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

¥ Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven

except as described in this guide. Misuse could

result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.

¥ When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven, follow the manufacturerÕs directions.

¥ Use 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 fire 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.

¥ Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly

to reduce the possibility of grease fires.

¥ If you should have a grease fire in the broiler

pan, turn off oven control, and keep broiler

drawer and oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out.

Cleaning Your Range

¥ Clean only parts listed in this Use and

Care Guide.

¥ Keep range clean and free of accumulations

of grease or spillovers, which may ignite.

¥ Be careful when you clean the cooktop because

the area over the pilot (on standing pilot models) will be hot.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions

FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE

Features and appearance vary.

RIGHT REAR

RIGHT FRONT

LEFT FRONT

OVEN TEMP.

LEFT REAR

Features of Your Range

Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page

1 Anti-Tip Device (Lower rear corners on range back. 2, 4, 34

See the Installation Instructions.)

2 Lift-Off Oven Door 19, 23

3 Oven Bottom 21

4 Oven Shelves (number of shelves varies) 7, 13Ð15,

17, 22

5 Model and Serial Numbers 2

(located under the lift-up cooktop)

6 Cooktop 21, 22

7 Oven Vent 6, 13, 22

8 Surface Burners and Grates 4Ð6, 10,

11, 20, 21

9 Surface Burner Control Knobs 5, 10, 11, 22

10 Oven Control Knob 12, 14, 16,

17, 19, 22

11 Oven Shelf Supports 7, 13, 14, 17

Shelf positions for cooking are sugguested in the Baking and Roasting sections.

12 Broiler Drawer 4, 5, 7, 19

13 Broiler Pan and Grid 7, 19, 20

SURFACE COOKING

Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models

NOTE: Make sure all the grates on the range are in

place before using any burner.

The surface burners on these models 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 Care and Cleaning section).

3. Locate the two pilot

ports and light each of them with a match.

NOTE: If the pilot is too high or low, you can adjust it. See 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 Installation Instructions. If any flame is unsatisfactory, call for service.

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.

Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models

NOTE: Make sure all the grates on the range are in

place before using any burner.

The surface burners on these models are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames.

In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting

burners this way.

Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally.

To Light a Surface Burner

Electric Ignition Models:

Push the control knob in and turn it to LITE. You

will hear a little ÔÔclickingÕÕ noiseÑthe sound of the electric spark igniting the burner.

Standing Pilot Models:

Push control knob in and turn it to HI position. The burner should light within a few seconds.

Flame will be almost horizontal and will lift slightly away from the burner when the burner is first turned on. A blowing or hissing sound may be heard for 30 to 60 seconds. This normal sound is due

to improved injection of gas and air into the burner. Put a pan 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.

Surface Cooking

After Lighting a Burner

¥ After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the flame size.

¥ Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one you want to use.

¥ Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware

on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.

¥ Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot

holder, cleaning cloths or other materials on them.

How to Select Flame Size

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.

The flame size on a gas 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.

Before Using Your Oven

Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.

Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models

The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by electric ignition.

To light the burner, turn the OVEN CONTROL

knob to the desired temperature. The burner should light within 30-90 seconds. After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven burner cyclesÑoff completely, then on with a full flameÑto maintain the selected temperature.

Power Outage

CAUTION: DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO

OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN DURING AN ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE. The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure. Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot.

If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs, the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re-lit until power is restored.

Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models

These ranges have standing oven pilots that must be lit initially.

To light the oven pilot:

1. Be sure the OVEN

CONTROL knob is in the OFF position.

2. Open the broiler door

and remove the broiler pan and grid. This will make it easier for you to reach inside the broiler compartment.

3. Find the oven pilot port at the back of the broiler

compartment. The long tube, running from front to back, is the oven burner. The pilot port is at the back, about one inch below the burner.

4. Using a long match or match holder, reach in and

light the oven pilot.

¥ To light the oven burner, turn the OVEN

CONTROL knob to the desired temperature. The burner should light within 60 seconds.

¥ Proper flame configuration: While using the oven

burner, visually check the burner flame in the broiler compartment. If flame does not burn as described in the Installation section of this guide, adjust the flame following the directions on those pages.

¥ Power failure: An electrical power failure will

not affect the standing oven pilot.

USING YOUR OVEN

Oven Control

Your oven is controlled by an OVEN CONTROL knob. It will normally take 30-90 seconds before the flame comes on. After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven burner cyclesÑoff completely, then on with a full flameÑto maintain the selected temperature.

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