Hotpoint RB536DPBB manual

Coil Top and Radiant Top Models Standard Clean Models JBS03 JBS07 JBS15 JBS27 JBS56 RB525 RB526 RB536 RB540 Self -Clean Models JB600 JBP15 JBP22 JBP27 JBP60 JBP61 RB740 RB757 RB758 RB787 RB790 RB800 183D6379P057 49-88042 01-09 JR Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6 Operating Instructions Adjust the Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

IMP ORT ANT SAFE T Y INFORMA TION. RE AD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of f ire or explosion, electric shock , or t o prevent pr operty damage, personal injury , or loss of life. IMP ORT ANT S AFE T Y NO TICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic[...]

3 GEAppliances.com COOK ME A T AND P OUL TRY THOROUGHL Y … 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 .  Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the app[...]

 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 gask et .  Clean only parts listed in this O wner ’s Manual.  Do not use oven cleaners on self-clean models. No commercial oven cleaner or ov en liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around[...]

5 Use proper pan size–select cookw are having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element . The use of undersized cookwar e will expose a portion of the sur face 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 [...]

IMP ORT ANT SAFE T Y INFORMA TION. RE AD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6  Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing.  Large scratches or impacts to glass doors or cooktops can lead to brok en or shattered glass.  Do not operate the r[...]

7 Using the sur face units. GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary fr om your model . Be sure you turn the control knob to Off when you finish cooking. How to Set Indicator Lights (on radiant glass models only) A HOT SURF ACE or HO T COOK TOP (depending on model) indicator light will glow when any radiant element [...]

About the radiant surface units… The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface. NO TE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the f irst 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 sel[...]

9 Selecting types of cookwar e. GEAppliances.com The following information will help you choose cookwar e which will give good performance on glass cooktops . Stainless Steel: recommended Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be r emoved if cleaned immediately. [...]

Oven Contr ol , Clock and Timer Featur es and S ettings BAKE/TEMP RECALL Pad T ouch this pad to select the bake function. BAKE Light Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the oven temperature at this point . Glows when the oven is in bake mode. ST AR T/ON Pad Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning function. Display Shows the time of[...]

11 GEAppliances.com Oven Contr ol , Clock and Timer Featur es and S ettings AUTOMA TIC OVEN Light (on some models) This lights anytime the oven has been programmed using the C OOKING TIME or ST ART TIME functions. OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF or Pad T ouch this pad to turn the oven light on or off. – Pad Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or temp[...]

12 To av oid possible burns , place the racks in the desired position befor e you turn the oven on. The racks have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the rack supports (A through E), they will stop befor e coming completely out , and will not tilt . When placing and removing cookw are, pull the rack out to the bump on the rack support . T[...]

Preheat the oven if the r ecipe calls for it . T o preheat , set the oven at the correct temperature. Pr eheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. On some models , the display will show “PRE” while preheating. When the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven control will beep and the display w[...]

Using the oven. 14 Quantity and/ Rack* First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7–10 Space evenly. 1 ⁄ 2 to 3 ⁄ 4 ″ thick 4 lbs. (16 patties) C 15 11 Beef Steaks Rare† 3 ⁄ 4 to 1 ″ thi ck E 6 4 S teaks less than 3 ⁄ 4 ″ Medium 1 to 1 1 ⁄ 2 lb s. D 8 6 t[...]

Not all features ar e on all models . T o Set the Timer The timer does not control oven operations . The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes . T ouch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad. T ouch the + or – pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display. The maximum time that can be entered in minutes is 59.[...]

16 Not all features ar e on all models . Using the clock and timer . (on some models) T o Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad, then touch the + or – pads until the time you want appears in the display. If the remaining time is not in the dis[...]

Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The lat ch is used for self -cleaning only . NO TE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk , eggs , f ish, stuf f ings , poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour befor e or af ter cooking . Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure tha[...]

18 Y our new touch pad control has additional featur es that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activ ated while the display is showing the time of day . They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are r epeated. When the display shows your choice, tou[...]

19 The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/r oasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self -cleaning or Delay Start cooking . NO TE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes of f when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed. S ee the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light sw[...]

Using the Sabbath Featur e. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Exit the Sabbath Feature T ouch the CLEAR/OFF pad. If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃ is in the display. T ouch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same[...]

Y ou may f ind 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 t oo cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers , such as those found in grocery stores , to check the t emperature setting of you[...]

22 Using the warming drawer . (on some models) When Using the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot , cooked foods at serving temperature. Always star t with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal. Do not line the warming drawer or pan with aluminum foil. Foil is an excellent heat insulato[...]

23 GEAppliances.com T emperatur e Selection Chart  The temperature, type and amount of food, and the time held will affect the quality of the food.  Food in heat-safe glass and glass-ceramic utensils may need a higher control setting as compared to food in metal utensils.  Repeated opening of the drawer allows hot air to escape and food to[...]

For the first self-clean cycle, we r ecommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood. Remove the racks, any broiler pan, br oiler grid, all cookwar e and any aluminum foil from the oven. The oven racks can be self-cleaned, but they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide. Do not use commercial ov[...]

25 The oven door must be closed and all controls set corr ectly for the cycle t o work properly. After a Clean Cycle Y ou cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to be unlatched. Y ou may notice some white ash in the oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. If white spots remain, remove them with a[...]

The oven door is remov able for cleaning. Do not lif t the door by the handle. Make sure the oven is completely cool. T o remove the door , open it to the special stop position. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges. Do not place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame. T o replace the door , make sure t[...]

CA UTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, turn the oven light off and disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit br eaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. T o remove the cov er : Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released. With fingers of the same hand, firmly p[...]

28 T o remove the storage drawer: Pull the drawer out all the way. Tilt up the front and r emove it . T o replace the storage drawer : Insert glides at the back of the drawer beyond the stop on range glides. Lift the drawer if necessary to insert easily. Let the front of the drawer down, then push in to close. Clean under the range. Storage Drawer [...]

GEAppliances.com 29 Warming Drawer Rack (on some models) Clean the rack with detergent and water . After cleaning, rinse the rack with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Removable Warming Drawer (on some models) Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in place. However , the drawer may be removed if further cleaning is needed. Use soap and w[...]

30 Car e and cleaning of the range. Be sure all the contr ols are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. T o clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil. T o remove a surface unit: T o remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units must[...]

31 GEAppliances.com Painted surfaces include the sides of the range and the sides of the door trim. T o clean the painted surfaces, use a hot , damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for these surfaces. Use a clean, hot , damp cloth to remove soap . Dry with a dry, clean cloth. Do not use steel-wood pads, commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powde[...]

32 Cleaning the glass cooktop. (on some models) Allow the cooktop to cool. Use a single-edge razor blade scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass surface and scrape the soil. It will be necessary to apply pressur e to the razor scraper in order to remove the r esidue. After scraping with the razor scraper , spread a few dr ops of C E[...]

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34 Befor e you call for ser vice… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages f irst and you may not need to call for ser vice. Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Radiant Cooktops Sur face units will not Imp[...]

GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven—All Models Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb. Switch operating light is broken. • Call [...]

Troubleshooting Tips Befor e you call for ser vice… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Excessive condensation Liquid in warming drawer . • Remove liquid. in the warming drawer Uncovered foods. • Cover food with lid or aluminum foil. T emperature setting too high. • Reduce temperature setting. Food dries out in the Moisture escaping. • Co[...]

37 GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Consumer Suppor t Problem Possible Causes What T o Do “Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a new oven • T o speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a odor emitting from the and will disap[...]

38 Accessories. Looking For Something Mor e? Y ou can f ind these accessories and many more at GEAppliances. com , or call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Tired of discolor ed racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW A V AIL ABLE for your range: GE’s innovative, self -cleanable porcelain-c[...]

For The Period Of : GE W ill Provide: One Y ear Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this limit ed one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of char ge, all labor original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part . 39 Electric Range Warranty.  Service tri[...]

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