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Hotpoint RGB540SEP, RGBS08, RGB540 Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions ...... 2-s
Operating Instructions
Clock and Timer ................ 8
Oven ........................ 9-12
Baking and Roasting ........ 10
Broiling .................. 11, 12
Broiling Guide ............... 12
Oven Control ................. 9
Power Outage ............... 10
Preheating ................... 10
Surface Cooking ............. 6, 7
Careand Cleaning
Removable Broiler Drawer .... 19
Racks ......................... 20
Installation
Instructions ............ 22-35
Connect the Range
to Gas..................... 26-29
Dimensions and
Light the Pilots ............ 30-33
Troubleshooting Tips.36-38
Accessories ................ 41
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support .............. Back Cover
Ownership Registration for Customers in Canada
Warranty for Customers
in C(]nada ..................... /43
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A.................... /42
Standard-Cleon Models:
RGBS08 RGB524 RGB528 RGB530
RGB533 RGB540
RGB526
Write the model and serial
numbers here: Model # Serial #
You can find them on (] label on the front of the range behind the kick
panel or broiler drawer.
In Canada, contact us at: www. GEAppliances.ca
49-85199 05-11 JR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORIV/AT/ON. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
IA WARNING I,'the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result, causing property damage, personal injury or death.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IFYOU SHELL 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 neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. _:_ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING I
All ranges can tip. BURNS or other SERIOUSINJURIEScan result.
INSTALLand CHECKthe anti-tip bracket following the instructions supplied with the bracket.
To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip
bracket. See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting
to install. To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, look underneath the range to see that the
rear leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the storage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easy inspection. If visual inspection is not possible, slide the range forward, confirm the
anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor or wall, and slide the range back so the rear leveling leg is under the anti-tip bracket.
If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket.
Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly. If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost (in Canada,
call 1.800.561.3344). For installation instructions of the bracket, visit GEAppliances.com (in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).
I WARNING IIMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
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.
Thefiberglassinsulation inself-cleanovensgives off a verysmall amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposurecan be minimized byventing with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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Do not leave children alone or unattended in an
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NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this owner's manual.
area where an appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any port of the
appliance.
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Do not store items of interest to children above a range
or on the buckguurd of a range-children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
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Hove yourrangeinstalledand properlygrounded by a qualifiedinstallerinaccordancewiththeprovided
installationinstructions.Any adjustmentand service shouldbe performedonlyby a qualifiedgas range
installersorservicetechnicians.Do notattempttorepair orreplaceany portofyour rangeunlessitisspecifically recommended inthismanual.
_::Your range is shipped from the factory set for use
with natural gas. It can be converted for use with LP
gas. If required, thse adjustments must be made by a qualified technician in accordance with the installatoin
instructions and local codes. The agency performing this
work assumes responsibility for the conversion.
i Have the installer show you the location of the range
gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off if necessary. 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 responsibility and obligation to have on ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded,
three prong outlet in accordance with the National
Electrical Code. Do not use on extension cord with this appliance.
Before performing any service, unplug the range or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off
the circuit breaker.
Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating to prevent ignition of these
materials.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the
oven door, drawer or cooktop. They could damage the
range or tip it over causing severe injury or death.
Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlets and outlets 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
bottomof the range under the warming drawer, lower
oven drawer or kick panel.
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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 surface burners, burner grate, or oven heating element. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth
in place of pot holders. Be careful not to touch hot surfaces of the range.
Potentially hot surfaces include burners, grates, cooktop, backguard, oven and door interior and crevices around
the oven door.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an
injury.
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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.
_::Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors, cooktops or
control panels. Doing so may lead to glass breakage. Do
not cook on o product with broken glass. Shock, fire or
cuts may occur.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORIV/AT/ON. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
IA WARNING JKEEPFLAMMABLEMATERIALSAWAYFROMTHERANGE
Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders,
linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Avoid storing commonly used items
in cabinetes above the range and be careful when reaching over the range. Clothing inclose proximity to
burners or hot surfaces may ignite causing severe burns.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the range. Grease in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.
IAWARNINGI IN THEEVENTOFA FIRE,TAKETHEFOLLOWINGSTEPS
TO PREVENTINJURYAND FIRESPREADING:
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat
tray. If necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
If there is a fire in the oven during baking, turn the oven off and keep the door closed until the fire goes out. If
necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher.
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If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn the
oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do not force the door open. Introduction of fresh air at self-clean
temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the oven. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
severe burns.
WARNINGl COOKTOP SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Never leave the surface burners unattended at medium or high heat settings. Foods, especially oily foods, may
ignite resulting in fire that could spread to surrounding cabinets.
_::Never leave oil unattended while frying. Ifallowed to
heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a
deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil
temperature.
To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking frozen
foods with excessive amounts of ice.
::: Useproper pan size and avoid pans that are unstable
or easily tipped. Select cookware that is matched to the size of the burner. Burner flames should be adjusted so that they do not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
Excessive flame may be hazardous.
Always use the LITE position when igniting the top
burners and make sure the burners have ignited.
When using glass/ceramic cookware, makesureit is suitable for cooktop service;others may breakbecause of sudden change intemperature.
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 burners.
When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the fan on.
Do not use a wok with a round metal support ring. the ring may trap heat and block air to the burner resulting
in a carbon monoxide hazard.
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Do not attempt to lift the cooktop. Doing so may damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting in a gas leak and risk of fire.
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When disabling Gas/Control Lockout (on some models),
make sure the surface controls are set to the OFF
position. This will prevent unintended gas flow from the
burners.
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Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or line any part of the cooktop. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning, overheating of the cooktop surfaces, or a potential fire hazard.
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IAI.1.WA,,N I io NEVER coverany slots,holes,or
passages _nthe oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monixide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing
a fire hazard.
Standawayfrom the range when opening the oven door. Hot airor steam which escapescan cause burns
to hands,face and/or eyes.
Keepthe oven freefrom grease buildup.Greaseinthe oven may ignite.
Placeoven racks in desired location whileoven iscool. If rack must be moved while oven ishot, be careful to
avoidtouching hot surfaces.
Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when
loading and unloading food from the oven. This helps
prevent burns from touching hot surfaces of the door
and oven walls.
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Do not leave items such as paper, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in an
oven can ignite. Do not leave items on the cooktop near the oven vent
which is in the center of the backguard. Items may overheat resulting in a risk of fire or burns.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.
Never broil with door open. Open-door broiling is not permitted due to overheating of control knobs.
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IA WARNING I SELF-CLEANINGOVENSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation.
Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove pans, shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the
oven. Only porcelain-coated oven racks may be left in
the oven. Do not use self-clean to clean other parts,
such as grates.
Beforeoperating the self-cleancycle,wipe grease and
food soilsfrom the oven.Excessiveamount of grease
may ignite leadingto smoke damage to your home.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off
and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
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.
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Do notuse oven cleaners.No commercial oven cleaner
or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used inor around any part of the oven.
WARNINGIWARMINGDRAWER/LOWER OVEN DRAWER SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS (Somemodels)
The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot
cooked foods at serving temperature. Bacteria will grow in food while it is below 140°F. Do not put cold food in
warming drawer. Do not heat food for more than
2 hours. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
foodborne illness.
Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned food or combustible materials in the drawer. They may ignite.
Usecare when opening the drawer. Open the drawer a
crack and let hot airor steam escape before removing or replacing food. Hot air or steam that escapescan
cause burnsto hands,face and/or eyes.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the warming drawer. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat
beneath it.This will upset the performance of the drawer and potentially cause a fire hazard.
Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface
of the drawer. These surfaces may be hot enough to cause burns.
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Using thegas surface burners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE _osition.
Before Lighting a Gas Burner
Make sureall burners arein place. Make sureall grates on the range are
properly placed before using any burner. Ifyour range hasthe Gas/Control Lockout
feature, make sure it isdisabled before
attempting to light the surface burners.
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
I_WARNING IBurnerflamesthat
ere not covered by cookwere may present e risk of fire or clothing ignition.Thegriddle burner should only be usedwith the griddle in place. Failureto do so mayresultin serious injury.
Make sure oilthe surface burners ore placed in their respective positions.
Pushthe control knob in and turn it to the LIT5 position.
After Lighting a Gas Burner
Donot operatethe burner for on extended period of time without cookwore onthe grate.Thefinish on the grate may chip
without cookwore to absorb the heat.
Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, o pot holder, cleaning cloths or other materials on them.
You will hear o little clicking noise-the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner.
Turn the knob to adjust the flame size. Ifthe knob stays at LITE, it will continue to click.
When one burner is turned to LIT& all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble
or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which
could cause you to knock over hot cookwore.
Medium Large
On some models
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On some models, the burners are all the same size and power.
On Ranges with Sealed Gas Burners
Thesmallest burner in the right rear position is the simmer burner. Thisburner con beturned
down to u very low simmer setting. It provides
precisecooking performance for delicate foods
such us sauces orfoods that require low heat for o long cooking time.
Themedium (leftrear and left front) andthe large (right front) burners ore the primary burners for most cooking.Thesegeneral-
purpose burnerscon be turned down from HI to LOto suit a wide rangeof cooking needs.
NOTE:Onsome models,the burnersore oll the some sizeand power.
How to Select Flame Size
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Forsafe handling of cookware, never let the flames extend up the sides of the cookware.
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce
heat. When fast heating is desired, the flame
size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using.
Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum: Hedium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly
and evenly. Host foods brown evenly inan aluminum skillet. Usesaucepanswith tight-
fitting lidswhen cooking with minimum amounts ofwater.
Cast-Iron: Ifheated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactory results.
Enamelware: Undersome conditions,the enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow
cookware manufacturer's recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass: Thereare two types of glass cookwure- those for oven use only and those for top-of-
range cooking (saucepans,coffee and teapots).
Glassconducts heat very slowly.
Flameslarger than the bottom of the cookware
will not result infaster heating of the cookware and could be hazardous.
HeatproofGlass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. Itconducts
heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer's directions to be sure
it can be used on gas ranges. Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor
heating properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for
improved heat distribution. Combination metal
skillets usuallywork satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat asthe manufacturer
recommends.
Use a fiat-bottomed wok.
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Stove Top Grills {onmodels with sealed burners)
Donot usestove top grills on your sealed gas
Thiscan behazardous toyour health.
burners. Ifyou use the stove top grill on the
sealed gas burner, itwill cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to
carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards.
Wok This Way {onmodels with sealed burners)
We recommend that you use a 14" or smaller flat-bottomed wok. Hake surethe wok bottom
sitsflat onthe grate. Theyare available at your
local retailstore.
Only a flat-bottomed wok should beused.
Donot usea flat-bottomed wok on asupport ring. Placingthe ring overthe burner or grate may cause the burner to work improperly,
resulting in carbon monoxide levelsabove allowable standards.Thiscould be dangerous
to your health.
In Case of Power Failure {electric ignition models)
Incase of a power failure, you can light the gas Surface burners in use when an electrical
surface burners on your range with a match, power failure occurs willcontinue to operate
Hold a litmatch to the burner, then push inand normally.
turn the control knob to the LITE position. Use
extreme caution when lighting burners this way.
Usingthe clock and timer.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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To Set the Clock
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NOTE:Whenyou firstplug in the range or after a power failure,the entireClock/Timerdisplaywill
lightup.
[] Pressthe CLOCKpad. [] Pressand holdthe + or - pad and the time
of day will change 10 minutes at a time. To change the time by single minutes,give the
pads short taps.
r-_ Pressthe CLOCKpad to start the clock.
To Set the Kitchen Timer
[-il Pressthe KITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad.
Usethe + and - padsto set the timer. Short taps on the + or - pad change the timer's
setting one minute at a time. Pressingand continuing to hold the +pad increasesthe setting 10 minutes at a time.
You have the choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day. In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that the time is up.
Asthe timer counts down,a signalwill indicate when one minute isleft.After this signal,the
display will count down in seconds.When time runs out, afinal signalwill sound. Pressthe KITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad to stopthe signal.
r-_ once you have set your timer, press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad to start timing.
To Change or Cancel the Kitchen Timer Setting When the timer is counting down, use the + and
- pad to change the remaining time, or press the KITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad to stopthe
timer. Thetimer cannot be cancelledunlessyou have fully completed "set timer" instructions
above.
Display Clock While Kitchen Timer Is Operating Pressingthe CLOCKpadwhile the timer is
operating will not interfere with the timer's operation; the display will change to show the
clock, but the timer will continue to count down and will still signalwhen time is up.Pressthe
KITCHENTIMERON/OFFpad again to change the display back to show the timer.
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To avoid possible burns, place
The oven has 5 shelf positions. It also has a special low shelf
position (R)for extra large items,
such asa large turkey.
the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Before you begin...
Theshelveshave stop-locks, sothat when
placed correctly on the shelf supports (A
through E),they will stop before coming
completely out, and will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware, pull the
shelf out to the bump on the shelf support.
I -&CAUTION IWhenyouare
using a rack in the lowest position (R),you will need to use caution when pulling the
rack out. We recommend that you pull the rack out several inches and then, using two
pot holders, pull the rack out by holding the sides of it. The rack is low and you can be
burned if you put your hand in the middle of the rack and pull all the way out.
Oven Control
Your oven iscontrolled by a single OVEN CONTROLknob.
Toremove a shelf, pull ittoward you, tilt the front end up and pull it out.
Toreplace, place the end of the shelf (stop-
locks)on the support, tilt up the front and push the shelf in.
NOTE:The shelf is not designed to slide out at
the special low shelf (R)position.
Plastic items on the eooktop may melt if left too close to the vent.
Vent appearance and location vary.
It will normally take 30-90 seconds before the flame comes on. After the oven reaches the
selectedtemperature, the oven burner cycles- off completely, then on with a full flame-to
maintain the selected temperature.
Upper Oven Vent
Your oven isvented through ducts at the rear
of the range. Donot block theseducts when cooking inthe oven-it isimportant that the
flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted. Avoid
touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces
during oven or broiler operation-they may become hot.
Oven Light (on some models)
Usethe switch on the lower control panel to turn the light on or off.
Handlesof potsand pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too closeto the vent.
Donot leaveplastic or flammable items on
the cooktop-they may melt or ignite if left too closeto the vent.
Donot leaveclosed containers on the
cooktop. The pressurein closedcontainers
may increase,which may causethem
to burst.
Metal items will become very hot if they are left onthe cooktop, and could cause burns.
Using the oven.
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The oven has a special low rack (R)position just above the oven bottom. Use it when extra cooking space is needed, for example, when cooking a large turkey. The rack is not designed to slide out at this position.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Youroven isnot designed for open-door cooking.
[] Closethe oven door.Turn the OVEN
CONTROLknob to the desired temperature.
[] Checkfood for doneness at minimum time
on recipe.Cook longerif necessary.
[-_ Turnthe OVENCONTROLknob to OFF
when baking isfinished andthen remove the food from the oven.
Type of Food Rack Position
Frozenpies(oncookiesheet) BorC
Angelfoodcake, B
bundtor poundcakes Biscuits,muffins,brownies, C
cookies,cupcakes,
layercakes,pies
Casseroles BorC
Roasting RorA
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheatthe oven ifthe recipe callsfor it. Topreheat, setthe oven at the correct
temperature. Preheating is necessaryfor good resultswhen baking cakes,cookies,pastry and
breads.
Forovens without apreheat indicator light or tone,preheat 10 minutes.
Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. Thefoilwill trap heat below and upset the
performance of the oven. Foilcan melt and permanently damage the oven bottom. Damage from improper useof aluminum foil is
not covered by the product warranty. Foilmay beused to catch spillsby placing a
Oven Moisture
Asyour oven heats up,the temperature change of the air in the oven may cause water droplets
to form on the door glass.These droplets are harmless and will evaporate as the oven
continues to heat up.
Baking resultswill be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. Pans
should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. Ifyou need to usetwo racks,stagger the
pans so one is not directly above the other, and leave approximately 1W' between pans,from the front, back and sidesof the wall.
sheet on a lower rack, severalinches below the food .Donot usemore foil than necessary
and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil. Keepfoil at least 1-1/2" from oven walls to prevent poor heat circulation.
Power Outage
Theoven or broilercannot be lit during a power failure. Gaswill notflow unlessthe glow bar is
hot. If the oven isin usewhen a power failure
occurs,the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re-lit until power is restored.Thisisbecause
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the flow of gas is automatically stopped
and will not resume when power is restored until the glow bar has reached operating
temperature.
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
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Broiling iscooking food bydirect heatfrom above the food. Host fish and tender cuts of
meat can be broiled. Followthesedirections to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
Your range hasa compartment below the oven r_ for broiling.
Both the oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broiling.
Turn most foods once during cooking (the exception isthin fillets of fish; oilone side,place
that side down on broiler grid and cook without turning until done).Time foods for about
one-half the total cooking time,turn food, then continue to cook to preferred doneness.
Youcan change the distance of the food
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from the heat source by positioning the broiler pan and grid on one of three rack
positions in the broiler compartment--A (bottom of broiler compartment), B(middle)
and C (top).
[] Preheatingthe broiler or oven is not
necessary and can produce poor results.
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If meat hasfat or gristle around the edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2"
apart. If desired,the fat may betrimmed, leaving a layer about 1/8" thick.
Arrange the food on the grid and position the broiler pan on the appropriate rock in
the oven or broiling compartment. Placing food closer to the flame increasesexterior
browning of the food, but also increases spattering and the possibility of fats and meat juices igniting.
Closethe oven and broiler compartment door.
Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to BROIL.
When broiling is finished,turn the OVEN CONTROLknob to OFF.Removethe broiler
pan from the broiler compartment and serve the food immediately. Leavethe pan
outside the range to cool.
Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.
Aluminum Foil
Youcan usealuminum foil to lineyour broiler pan and broiler grid. However,you must mold
the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in itjust likethe grid.
Broiling Guide Suggestions
Both the oven and broiler compartment doors must be closedduring broiling.
B Always usethe broiler pan and grid that
comeswith your range. Itis designedto minimize smoking and spattering by trapping
juices inthe shielded lower part ofthe pan.
Forsteaks and chops,slashfat evenlyaround
the outside edges of the meat. Toslash,cut
crosswisethrough the outer fat surfacejust
to the edge of the meat. Usetongs to turn the meat over to prevent piercingthe meat
and losingjuices.
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If desired,marinate meats or chicken before broiling.Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5-10 minutes only.
When arranging the food on the pan, do not
letfatty edges hang overthe sides because dripping fat could soilthe oven.
The broiler compartment doesnot need to be
preheated. However,for very thin foods,or to increase browning, preheat ifdesired.
Frozensteakscan be broiled by positioning
the rack at the next lowest rack positionand
increasingthe cookingtime givenin this guide J_½times per side.
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Broiling Guide
Thesize, weight,thickness, starting temperature and
your preferenceof doneness
will affect broilingtimes. This guide is basedonmeats at
refrigerator temperature.
?The U.S.Department of Agriculture says "Rare beef is
popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°K means
some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA
Rev. June 1985.)
The oven has 5 shelf positions.
Food
Beef
Doneness
Rare - Medium
Rare
(140°F-150°F)
Medium (160°F)
Type or
Thickness
Steaks-
Broil
Setting
Hi
1"thick
Steaks- Hi D-E
3/4" to 1" thick
Rack
Position*
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Comments
Steaks less than
1"thick are dif-
ficult to cook rare. They may cook
through before browning.
Well Done Steaks- Hi D
(170°F) 3/4" to 1" thick
Medium (160°F) Ground Beef Hi D-E
Patties -
Toavoid curling, slash fat at 1"
intervals.
1/2" to 3/4" thick
Well Done
(170°F)
Patties -
Hi DGround Beef
1/2" to 3/4" thick
Chicken
Fish fillets
Pork Chops
(170°F)
Breast, boneless
Breast, bone-in
1/2" to 1" thick
3/4" thick
Hi Hi
Hi
Lo
HiWell Done
C C
D D
D
Broil skin side
down first.
Handle and turn
very carefully Toavoid curling,
slash fat at 1" intervals.
*Due to the variety of meats and cuts available, you may select alternate rack positions based on personal preference of doneness and external searing. Seeillustration for description of rack positions.
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Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself! GEApplionces.com
You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Useyour new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it.If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven. These thermometers may vary 20-/40 degrees.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling temperatures.
To Adjust the Thermostat
(Appearance may vary)
Pullthe OVENCONTROLknob off the range
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and look at the back side.Tomake an adjustment, loosen(approximately one
turn), but do not completely remove, the two screws on the back of the knob.
With the back ofthe knob facing you,hold
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the outer edge of the knob with one hand and turn the front of the knob with the
other hand. Toraisethe oven temperature, move the
top screw toward the right. You'llhear a clickfor each notch you movethe knob.
Tolower the temperature, move the top screw toward the left.
Eachclickwill change the oven temperature approximately IO°F.(Rangeis--60°F.from
the arrow.)We suggestthat you makethe adjustment one clickfrom the originalsetting
and check oven performance before making any additional adjustments.
[] After the adjustment is made, retighten
screws so they are snug, but be careful not to overtighten.
[_] Re-install knob on range and check
performance.
Thetype ofmargarine will affect baking performance!
Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). Ifyou decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the fat content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.
Federalstandards require products labeled"margarine" to contain at least80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads,on the other hand, contain lessfat and more water. The high moisture content ofthese spreads affects the texture and flavor of baked goods. For best
resultswith your oldfavorite recipes, usemargarine, butter orstick spreads containing at least 70%vegetable oil.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Besure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
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I WARNINGI Ifuourrangeisremovedforcleaning,servicingoranyreason,be
sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and causeinjury.
Tocheck if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches.If it does not, the bracket must be reinstalled.
If the range ispulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket.
Ifyour range has no anti-tip bracket, call 1.800.626.8774 to receiveone at no cost.
Standard Twin Burner Assemblies (onsomemodels)
Drippan (ifso equipped)
Surface bUrner
CAUTION:
Do not operate the eooktop without all burner parts, drip pans (if so equipped) and grates in place.
For cleaning information on sealed burners, see next section. Sealed burner
cooktops do not lift up.
On modelswith standard twin burners,the cooktop lifts up for easyaccess.
Turnall controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans(ifsoequipped).
Theburner grates and drip pans (ifso equipped) can be liftedoff, making them easy to clean.
Theholes inthe surface burners of your range must be kept cleanat all times for proper
ignition and an even, unhampered flame. Youshould clean the surface burners routinely,
especiallyafter bad spillovers,which could clog these holes.
Wipe off surface burners. If heavyspillover occurs, removethe surface burners from the
range. Burnerslift out for cleaning.Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the surface burners.
Toremove burned-on food, soakthe surface burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent and
hot water. Soakthe surface burner for 20-30 minutes.
Formore stubborn stains,use acleanser like Soft Scrub®brand or BonAmi®brand. Rinsewell
to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface burner openings.
Do not use steelwool because itwill clog the surface burner openings and scratch the
surface burners. Ifthe holesbecome clogged, clean them with asewing needleortwist-tie.
Before putting the surface burner back,shake out excesswater and then dry it thoroughly by
setting itin awarm oven for 30 minutes.Then place it back in the range,making sure it is
properly seated and level. Checkthe flame pattern of each burner. If the
flames are 'jumpy" (notsteady),cleanthe holes again with a sewing needleor twist-tie.
Clean these holes thoroughly on each burner.
Drip Pans (ifsoequipped)
Removethe grates and lift out the drip pans. Drip pans can be cleaned in a dishwasher or by
hand. When replacing the drip pans,make surethey
are in the correct position.
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Toget rid of burned-on food, place them in a covered container (or plastic bag)with 1//4cup
ammonia to loosen the soil.Then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.
CAUTION: oo not clean the drip
pans in aself-cleaningoven.
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