Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RGB508 GE
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Safety Instr uctions . . . .2–7, 25 Operating Instr uctions Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . .12, 13 Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . .10 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–15 Baking and Roasting . . . . .12 Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14 Broiling Guide .
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 3 www .GEAppliances.com W ARNING! Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary .
■ 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. ■ Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite.
5 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips www .GEAppliances.com ■ Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. ■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Operating Instructions 6 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SURF ACE BURNERS Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips www .GEAppliances.com SURF ACE BURNERS (cont.) ■ Always turn the sur face burner controls off before removing cookware.
8 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Make sure all the sur face burners are placed in their respective positions. Electric Ignition Models: Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE position.
9 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips www .GEAppliances.com Use a flat-bottomed wok. How to Select Flame Size For safe handling of cookware, never let the flames extend up the sides of the cookware.
Operating Instructions 10 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Y ou have the choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day .
11 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Plastic items on the cooktop may melt if left too close to the vent. V ent appearance and location vary . The oven has 5 shelf positions. It also has a special low shelf position (R) for extra large items, such as a large turkey .
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Cut slits in the foil just like the grid. The oven has a special low shelf (R) position just above the oven bottom. Use it when extra cooking space is needed, for example, when cooking a large turkey .
13 Aluminum Foil Y ou can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid. However , you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid. www .GEAppliances.com How to Set the Oven for Broiling Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 14 Broiling Guide Using the oven. Quantity and/or Shelf First Side Second Side Food Thickness Position T ime (min.) T ime (min.) Comments Bacon 1/2 lb.
(Appearance may vary) Y ou may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your 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.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 16 Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
17 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Grate Burner head Burner cap Cooktop Drip pan (on some models) Electrode Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 18 Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads (on sealed burners only) Burner caps Lift off when cool. W ash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water .
19 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions www .GEAppliances.com Cooktop Surface T o avoid damaging the porcelain enamel sur face of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull, clean up spills right away .
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 20 Oven Bottom The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish. T o make cleaning easier , protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the shelf below the shelf you are cooking on.
21 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Removable Broiler Drawer (on some models) T o remove: When the broiler is cool, remove the grid and pan. Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops, then push it back in about one inch.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 22 Porcelain Oven Interior (on all models except continuous-cleaning models) With proper care, the porcelain enamel interior will retain its attractive finish for many years.
23 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions www .GEAppliances.com Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior (on some models) The special coating is a porous ceramic material, which is dark in color and feels slightly rough to the touch.
24 If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: www .GEAppliances.com Installation Range Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully . Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
25 Installation Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. If you smell gas: Open windows. Don’ t touch electrical switches. Extinguish any open flame.
Installation Instructions 26 W ARNING! INST ALLA TION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions completely and carefully . Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
27 Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations ) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
28 Installation Instructions W ARNING! ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result. T o prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved Anti-T ip device to the wall. (See Installing the Anti-T ip Device in this section.) T o check if the device is installed and engaged properly , carefully tip the range forward.
29 Installation Instructions PROVIDE ADEQUA TE GAS SUPPL Y Y our range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4 ″ of water column on natural gas or , if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10 ″ of water column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed.
30 Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCA TIONS (for models with Sealed Burners) This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 120V outlet. This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-floor connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve.
FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Installation Instructions 31 RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Pressure regulator Gas Flow into Range Flex connector (6 feet maximum) Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve.
32 Installation Instructions RIGID PIPE HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard T win Burners) FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard T win Burners) Adapter 1/ 2 ″ or 3/4 ″.
33 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
34 Installation Instructions SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.) When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter , always hold the adapter with one hand.
LIGHT THE PILOTS (cont.) Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary 1. Raise the cooktop. 2. Locate the pilot adjustment screw . It can be accessed through the small hole near the center of the manifold panel. 3. T o adjust, use a blade-type screwdriver with a shaft diameter of less than or equal to 3/16 ″ .
36 Installation Instructions Adjust Broil Burner Air Adjustment Shutter on Models with a Broiler Drawer , if Necessary Determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly .
37 Installation Instructions Replace Oven Parts After all adjustments are made, replace the broiler drawer , oven bottom, shelves and oven door . G LIGHT THE PILOTS (cont.
38 LEVEL THE RANGE Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, partially filled with water , on one of the oven shelves. If using a spirit level, take two readings—with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other .
WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED Make sure all controls are left in the OFF position. Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the range is unobstructed. CONVER T TO LP GAS (or convert back to natural gas from LP) This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 40 Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Clock does not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, inserted in the electrical outlet. properly grounded outlet. A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker .
42 T roubleshooting T ips Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do “Crackling” or This is the sound of the • This is normal. “popping” sound metal heating and cooling during cooking. Rainbow effect in This is caused by the heat • This is normal.
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