Hotpoint RB787BHBB Owners Manual

Hotpoint RB787BHBB - 30" Electric Range Manual

Hotpoint RB787BHBB manual content summary:

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    Surface Units 6, 7 Timed Baking and Roasting 16 Warming Drawer 21, 22 Warming Zone 6 Care and Cleaning 26-30 Aluminum Foil 4, 5, 12 Glass Cooktop 29, 30 Troubleshooting Tips 31-34 Accessories 35 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 39 Owner's Manual Coil Top and Radiant
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    instructions before using the product . Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electric shock, serious injury or death . ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range . The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of
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    sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions .  Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual . All other servicing should be transferred
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    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (some models)  Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units . Do not put them in a dishwasher . Do not self-clean the surface units in an oven . Doing so may cause them to fail, presenting a burn or fire hazard .  To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock
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    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 gray porcelain-coated oven racks may be left in the oven . Do not use self-clean to clean other parts the heating element or the
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    manual model) indicator light will glow when any radiant element is hot and will remain on (even after the more than 2 hours. Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness. The WARMING ZONE, the food . Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing food from the WARMING ZONE
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    is used for the first 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 selected control setting . It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass surface when the surface is cool . Even
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    such as Ball® and Kerr® and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service . To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when canning wok. They are available at your local retail store. Do not use woks that have support rings . Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring in place,
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    as far as it will go. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function error code repeats, disconnect the power to the range and call for service. KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad Touch this pad to
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    this pad to select the self-cleaning function . See the Using the self-cleaning oven section . CLEAN Light Flashes while in edit mode-you can change the length of options is selected . (Example: START TIME is selected with BAKE-the START TIME pad will remain lit until the clock reaches the programmed time
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    placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out to the bump on the rack support . To remove a rack, pull it toward you, tilt the front end up at this position . How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting (on models without an oven temperature knob) Touch the BAKE pad . Touch the + or - pads
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    baked oven rack with aluminum foil . Keep foil at least 1-1/2" from oven walls to prevent poor heat circulation . If your range oven temperature knob: Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan . Follow suggested rack positions in the Broiling Guide. Close the oven door . Turn the Oven
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    on meats at refrigerator temperature . † The U .S . Department of Agriculture says "Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F . means some food poisoning organisms may survive ." (Source: Safe Food Book . Your Kitchen Guide . USDA Rev . June 1985 .) The oven has 5 rack
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    the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly . The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self-cleaning cycle . Touch the CLOCK may wish to turn off the time of day clock display on your range . Touch the CLOCK pad once to turn off the time of day
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    Using the clock and timer. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. To 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
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    a specific length of time and then turn off automatically . Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day . Touch the BAKE pad . Touch the + or - pads to set the oven temperature . NOTE: If you would like to check the times you have set, touch the START TIME pad to check the
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    separately in the following sections. 12 Hour Shut-Off With this feature, should you forget and leave the oven on, the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function. If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow the steps
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    ) Immediate Start and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath mode. Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off. Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/ LO pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF . Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb appears
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    .com How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Touch 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 . Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF
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    Adjust the Thermostat with this Type of Knob Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range and look at the back side. To make an adjustment for 3 seconds until the display shows SF . Touch the BAKE pad . A two digit number shows in the display . The oven temperature can be adjusted up to (+) 35°F hotter or
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    serving spoons, etc ., before placing containers in warming drawer . Rack (on some models)  For use in the warming drawer only .Do not use in the oven .  Preheat with the rack in place .  Using the rack allows for double stacking of items . 21
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    higher thermostat setting and Pies LO cover some of the cooked food items . Pizza HI  Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap . Potatoes, baked HI Potatoes, mashed LO Tortilla Chips LO CAUTION: Do not keep food in the warming drawer for more than two hours. To Crisp Stale Items
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    oven bottom . CAUTION: Never place cooking utensils, baking stones, foil, or any other items on the oven floor. Even items rated for high temperature may permanently adhere to the oven bottom or cause heat damage to the oven finish of the oven . Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the
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    to any time between 3 and 5 hours, depending on the amount of soil in your oven. If a different Clean Time is desired, touch the + or - pads until the . To return to the clean countdown, touch the SELF CLEAN pad . The oven shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete, and 0:00 will flash
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    Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range is moved. Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in place and engaged. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children or adults. Oven Interior (non-self clean models) With proper care, the
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    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element . Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated . To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake element . Clean with warm soapy water . On some models, the bake element is not exposed and
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    panel after each use of the oven . Use a damp cloth to can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also service, disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Make sure the warming drawer heating element
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    range -wood pads, commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powders or instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface . To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the location of a dealer nearest you, please call our toll-free number: National Parts
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    area, applying pressure as needed . The CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center . See instructions under "To Order Parts" section on next page . NOTE: Do not use a dull or nicked blade . Heavy, Burned-On Residue Allow the cooktop
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    Melted Plastic Turn off all surface units . Remove hot pans . Wearing an oven mitt: a . Use a single-edge razor blade scraper (CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic glass will have to be replaced. In this case, service will be necessary. To Order Parts To order CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the
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    Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. GEAppliances.com Problem Radiant Cooktops Surface units will not maintain a rolling boil or cooking is not fast enough Surface units do
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    you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To 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 for service . Oven will not work Plug on range is not completely
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    range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure electrical Unable to get the display Oven control pads were not to show "SF" pressed properly. • The BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
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    service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem "Burning" or "oily" odor emitting from the oven vent Possible Causes This is normal in a new oven Oven starts a self-clean Oven door locked during cycle when you wanted cooking. to bake, roast or broil • Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF . Allow the oven
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    your model number ready. Surface Elements & Drip Pans Oven Racks Broiler Pan Oven Elements Light Bulbs Knobs Cleaner Cleaning Pads Scraper Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW AVAILABLE for your range: GE's innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated
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    Notes. 36
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    Notes. GEAppliances.com 37
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    Notes. 38
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    service under the warranty. For The Period Of: One Year From the date of the GE Will Provide: Any part of the range according to the directions in the Owner's Manual.  Replacement of house fuses or appliance.  Damage caused after delivery.  Product not accessible to provide required service
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    Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line .
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Coil Top and
Radiant Top Models
Standard
Clean Models
JBS03
JBS07
JBS15
JBS27
JBS56
RB525
RB526
RB536
RB540
JBS27DI
JBS27SI
Self-Clean
Models
JB600
JBP15
JBP22
JBP27
JBP60
JBP61
RB740
RB757
RB758
RB787
RB790
RB792
RB800
49-88045-1
10-11
GE
Safety Information
°°°°°°°°°°° 2-5
Operating Instructions
Adjust the Oven
Thermostat ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °20
Clock and Timer° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 14, 15
Oven ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °11–13
Oven Controls ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 9, 10
Sabbath Feature ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 18, 19
Selecting Types of Cookware ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 8
Self-Cleaning ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 23, 24
Special Features ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °17
Surface Units° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 6, 7
Timed Baking and Roasting ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °16
Warming Drawer ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 21, 22
Warming Zone ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 6
Care and Cleaning
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Aluminum Foil° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °4, 5, 12
Glass Cooktop ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 29, 30
Troubleshooting Tips
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Accessories
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Consumer Support
Consumer Support ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °
Back Cover
Warranty° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 39
GEAppliances.com
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # ___________________
You can find them on a label,
behind the storage drawer or
warming drawer on the oven frame°
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