How to get the best from Your Range Contents Aluminum Foil Anti-Tip Device 7, 15 2, 4, 34 Control Settings Door Removal 12 23 Appliance Registration Before You Call for Service 2 38 Oven Bottom Oven Vents Thermostat AdjustmentÑ Do It Yourself 16 Roasting, Roasting Guide 17, 18 Shelves 7, 13Ð15, 17, 22 Care and Cleaning Consumer Services Important Phone Numbers Features Installation Instructions Flooring Under Range Leveling LP Conversion 20Ð23 39 39 6, 7 24Ð37 25, 26 Power Outage Safety Instru
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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ¥ 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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ¥ 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.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting Cleaning Your Range ¥ 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.
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary. 7 6 8 RIGHT 5 RIGHT OVEN TEMP.
Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page 1 Anti-Tip Device (Lower rear corners on range back. See the Installation Instructions.
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.
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.
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 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.
Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stopBump locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them. When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. It is recommended that you operate the oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new ovenÕs performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat. How to Set Your Range for Baking 2. Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary. 3.
Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results. Aluminum Foil 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. Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven. For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time.
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTATÑ DO IT YOURSELF! You may feel that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide. If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make it hotter.
ROASTING Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven. Recommended standing time for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve. Internal temperature will rise about 5¡ to 10¡F. If you wish to compensate for temperature rise, remove the roast from the oven when its internal temperature is 5¡ to 10¡F. less than temperature shown in the Roasting Guide.
ROASTING GUIDE Frozen Roasts Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started without thawing, but allow 15 to 25 minutes per pound additional time (15 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).
BROILING NOTE: ¥ Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. ¥ For steaks and chops, slash the fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat. Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent piercing the meat and losing juices. ¥ If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling.
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. Standard Twin Burners CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS IN PLACE. Grate Surface burner Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts.
Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. DonÕt put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the grates, be sure theyÕre positioned securely over the burners. To prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a light coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Control Panel and Knobs ItÕs a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panelÑthey will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well. Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool.
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 to the fully opened position. Porcelain Oven Interior With proper care, the porcelain enamel interior will retain its attractive finish for many years. Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleanser. Soapy, wet pads may also be used.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY CAUTION If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (electric ignition models only). 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 Z223.1, latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGAB149.2, and with local codes where applicable. This range has been design-certified by the American Gas Association according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WARNING All ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved AntiTip device to the wall. (See Installing the Anti-Tip Device in this section.) To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.
PREPARATION GAS PIPE AND ELECTRIC OUTLET LOCATIONS • Remove all tape and packaging. Lift up the cooktop and remove any packing material under it. Make sure the burners are properly seated and level. • Remove plastic film that covers some chrome parts (around oven door, side trim). • Take the accessory pack out of the oven. • Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until new hook-up has been completed. Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on. Because hard piping restricts movement of the range, the use of an A.G.A.-certified flexible metal appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hard-piped connection.
3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (on some models) Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 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 (continued) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (continued) B Usage Situations 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. The customer should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
Surface Burner Air Adjustment if Necessary Air adjustment 1. Raise the cooktop. The air shutter (adjustment) for each of the four surface burners is located at the open end of the tube and sets on the hood of the valve. 2. Should the air shutter need adjusting, rotate the air shutter to allow more or less air into the burner tubes as needed. 3. If the air is properly adjusted, the flame will be steady, relatively quiet, and have approximately 1/2² sharp blue cone.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Operation of Standing Pilot Oven Burners and Oven Adjustment 6 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Surface Burner Ignition To light the oven pilot, turn the oven thermostat knob to OFF. Remove oven bottom. Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the pilots have been lighted (on some models) and range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks.
7 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER Your oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically. To operate the oven, turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to a setting above 200°F. After 30–90 seconds, the oven burner will ignite and burn until the set temperature is reached. The oven burner will continue to cycle on and off as necessary to maintain the oven at the temperature indicated by the OVEN CONTROL knob. Electric ignition models require electrical power to operate. The oven cannot be lit during a power outage.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 9 INSTALLING THE 2-PIECE ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING: • Range must be secured with an approved Anti-Tip device. • Unless properly installed, the range could be tipped by you or a child standing, sitting or leaning on an open door. • After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward. • This range has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions.
CONVERTING TO LP GAS or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP HOW TO CONVERT A STANDARD TWIN BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS This range was adjusted for Natural or LP gas as specified on the serial plate. The conversion should be done by a qualified technician or installer. For gas conversion you will need a 1/2² open end wrench. 1 PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION (1) Turn off gas supply at the wall. (2) Turn off the electrical power to the range.
CONVERTING TO LP GAS (continued) B CONVERT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR FOR STANDING PILOT MODELS Cap Small end towards regulator for Natural gas Enlarged end towards regulator for LP gas 3 CONVERT THE SURFACE BURNER VALVES 1. Lift and lock cooktop to gain access to the surface burner spuds. Surface burners use a convertible orifice spud. Conversion to LP gas use does not require additional orifices. Spud LP Gas Decrease gas volume Decrease flame size Gasket Pin 1.
4 CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER SPUD (on some models) 1. Remove oven bottom and oven burner baffle located on top of burner. To remove oven bottom, remove oven hold down screws at rear of oven bottom. Pull up at rear, disengage front to oven bottom from oven front frame, and pull the oven bottom straight out of the oven. Remove nut attaching burner baffle to oven burner. Cooktop (shown raised) Pin NAT 5 CONVERT THE BROIL BURNER SPUD (on some models) Using 1/2² wrench, adjust oven burner spud as follows.
QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICEÉ PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT OR DO NOT BURN EVENLY ¥ Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. ¥ Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove burners and clean them with a sewing needle or twist tie. Make sure you do not enlarge the holes. ¥ Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot models). See the Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models section in Surface Cooking.
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YOUR HOTPOINT GAS RANGE WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
