Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RGB747GER Hotpoint
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HELP US HELP YOU Read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. L i ● IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of C.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ● For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. Q Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn off burner, then smother & I flaming pan by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
● Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop- they may melt if left too close to the vent. ● Do not leave anv 3 T ‘--->% . . . . . . ->&- /ent appearance and location vary items on the co;ktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst.
FEATURES OF’ YOUR RANGE — (B--J-L XL_ ‘k 6 P ~& Burner Cap ~lcfGQ$;lL;i:ad -. ——. . — / )-- -“”””’:: models) / .<.? ..,. ? ‘ Burner Base &.
Feature Index See page 1 Grates, Drip Pans (on models so equipped) and Surface Burners 25,26 2 Oven Lamp On/Off Switch I 13 3 Oven Control, Clock and Timer 10, 11 4 Oven Vents 4,5, 13,30 5 Cooktop I 27 6 Surface Burner Controls 8 7 Broiler Pan and Rack 18,20,26 8 Oven Shelves (Easily removed or repositioned on shelf supports.
SURFACE COOKING Electric Ignition Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed. constantly burning flames. When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners In case of a power failure, you can light the surface spark.
How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The tlame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using. FOR SAFE HANDLING OF ~,. .....::’ J COOKWARE NEVER LET ‘I .~+? THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE “ COOKWARE.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL (!) CLEAR OFF u~M””LJy)jfr#!r+i15Mu!lof I o BAKE 0, BROIL o ~- CLEAN LOCK N h (b & & 1. CLEARK)FF. Press this pad to cancel all oven operations except clock and timer. 2. PROGRAM STATUS. Words light up in the display to indicate what is in time display.
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER 4 Clock To Set the Clock ;;:’;:m::ay @l:=P.d fq’::i!!:’ automatic oven timing functions to cannot be changed during a TIME 3. Press the CLOCK pad to start. Timer To Set the Timer The timer is a minute timer; it does not control oven operations.
USING YOUR OVEN 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 book handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.
I I Oven Moisture As your 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. I I Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop.
BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. We recommend that you operate the range for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven’s performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Using Your Oven section.
How to Set Delay Start and Stop Quick Reminder: 1. Press COOK TIME pad. 2. Press lNCREASE/ DECREASE pad to set cooking time. 3. Press STOP TIME pad. 4. Press INCREASE/ DECREASE pad until desired Stop Time appears in display. 5. Press BAKE pad. 6. Press lNCREASE/ DECREASE pad to select oven temperature.
BAKING (continued) For best baking results, follow these suggestions: Oven Shelf Arrange the oven [ I I shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired.
Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during roasting. This is used for self-cleaning only. Roasting is cooking by dry heal. ‘render IJlca[ or pou]try can be roasted uncovered in youI” oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering [o a mi ninlul]l.
Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a meat thermometer? roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the A. It is unnecessary to preheat your oven.
BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from 6. Select LO Broil (450”F.) by tapping INCREASE the upper unit in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts pad once. Select HI Broil (550”F.) by tapping of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep INCREASE pad twice.
1. Always use broiler pan and rack that comes with 5. When arranging food on pan, do not let fatty edges hang over sides, which could soil oven with fat dripping. Broiler does not need to be preheated. However, for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat if desired.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 4 hours Before a Clean Cycle Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close and latch the oven door, 3.
After a Clean Cycle When the clean cycle is finished, the word “CLEAN” After a clean cycle, y~w may notice some white ash in will go out in the display and the oven will begin to the oven. .lLIst wipe it LIp with a damp cloth. If white cool. When the oven temperature has fallen below the spo[s remain.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not working, can I still self- clean my oven? A. If the clock is not working then the entire control is not working. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time.
CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Burner Heads The holes in the burners of your range, ‘-”” and the spark electrodes, must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and a 2 l/./. ~. l” an even, unhampered flame. You should clean the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spi]lovers, which could clog these holes.
Cooktop Surface To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of’ the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull, clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of m When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For * :> other spills such as fat smatterings, etc.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special “stop” position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
v Removable Storage Drawer The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware. Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer. Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer is too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air ~~ “m~~m --77> inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with --’” correct combustion.
Broil and Bottom Burner Air Adjustment The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. See the Installation Instructions and the Problem Solver sections in this book. Air adjustment shutters for the top (broil) and bottom (oven) burners regulate the flow of air to the flames.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. z. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 2223.1, latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) GENERAL ● See Dimensions and Clearances in this section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. Ilese 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.
ElpfCOviDEADEOuATE GAS SUPPLY Your 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Flexible Connector Hookup Pressure Regulator ~ (provided) Q- . ** -. 0- (..)) 90°Elbow~ I@@ ‘.. f? Flex ~ Connector Adapter (6 ft. max.) # ~ Adapter -ll,,:,,/,=!$ Gas Shut-off ~ Valve Rigid Pipe Hookup Q Pressure + Regulator (,)) ;;;::::+ r~mm1_90::w Nipple Union ~ Iron Pipe .
❑ ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirements 120volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (continued) ❑ Usage Satiations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal.
I ❑ ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. The air adjustment shutter for the top (broil) burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ❑ LEVELING THE RANGE 1. Remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel. 2. Use a 3/16” open- end or socket wrench to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns. 3. Use a l%” open-end or adjustable wrench to back out the front leveling legs two turns.
HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS TOOLS REQUIRED: T-10 Torxdriver (for sealed burners) 1/2” and 3/4” open-end wrench Flat blade screwdriver (small) Nut drivers or wrenches: 7mm or 5/16” (depending on the size of the spuds) ❑ PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION (1) Turn off gas supply at the wall.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS (continued) ❑ CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS Burner Cap 1. Remove grates, burner caps and burner heads. 2. Remove burner bases by unscrewing the 3 small screws in each base.
5. To prevent leakage, make sure the orifice spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes. Use a small wrench to hold the inlet tube hex to prevent it from twisting. 6. Put old oritice spuds back in the bag to save for possible future conversion.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS (continued) ❑ CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER(S) For LP gas, loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to the Screw full open position.
1 PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT WORK TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT OR DO NOT BURN EVENLY BURNERS HAVE YELLOW OR YELLOW-TIPPED FLAMES BURNER FLAMES VERY LARGE OR YELLOW OVEN DOES NOT COOK PROPERLY CLOCKAND MINUTEL3ECONDTIMER DONOTWORK OVENLIGHTDOESNOT COMEON POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM STRONG ODOR OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE “door’’APPEARSONDISPLAJ CONTROLBEEPSAFTER ENTERINGOVENTIME ORSTOPTIME “F’’ANDANUMBER FLASHONDISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper air/gas ratio in oven.
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I I YOUR HOTPOINT GAS RANGE WARRANTY I I Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. I I I WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This.
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