Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT User Guide
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- Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 1
Part # ________ ________ ________ FREE SHIPPING!! *The large (standard) broil pan does not fit in compact ranges. **The XL pan does not fit in 24 inch wall ovens, 27 inch drop-ins, or compact ranges Steel Appliance Polish Wipes WX10X305 $4.25 WX10X10001 $5.25 Stainless - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 2
Level the Range 38 Light the Pilots 34-37 Troubleshooting Tips . .40-42 Accessories 45 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration . . . .43, 44 Warranty for Customers in Canada 47 Warranty for Customers in the U.S.A 46 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions Standard - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 3
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 4
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians. s Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other service should be referred - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS s Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 6
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com COOK recommended for use in gas ovens. s Always remove the broiler pan from range as soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size-avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 8
Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com SURFACE BURNERS (cont.) s Always turn the surface burner controls off before removing cookware. s Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 9
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before Lighting a Gas Burner s If drip pans are supplied with your range; they should - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 10
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Use a flat-bottomed wok surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer's directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges. Stainless - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 11
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the clock and timer. Throughout this manual, is up. To Set the Clock NOTE: When you first plug in the range or after a power failure, the entire Clock/Timer display will light up. Press - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 12
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the oven. ge.com To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. The oven has 5 shelf positions. It also has a special low shelf - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 13
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the oven. 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. The shelf is not - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 14
Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support How to Set the Oven for Broiling Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. Your range has - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 15
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the oven. Broiling Guide The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times. This guide is based on meats at refrigerator - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 16
Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Adjust the oven thermostat-Do it yourself! ge.com You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven Pull the OVEN CONTROL knob off the range and look - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 17
Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing in a dishwasher or by - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 18
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Grate Burner cap Burner head Drip pan (if so equipped) Electrode Cooktop ge.com Sealed Burner Assemblies (on some models) Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 19
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. Use a sewing needle excess water and then dry them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes. NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 20
Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop. Do appliance. NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 21
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. Lift become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced. Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 22
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Grid Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan from The broiler pan and grid may be cleaned the oven. Remove the grid from the pan. with a commercial oven cleaner. - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 23
Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Porcelain Oven - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 24
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.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. The - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 25
- Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for future reference. • Note - This appliance must be properly grounded. • Servicer - The electrical diagram is in an envelope attached to the back of the range. • Skill Level - Installation of this - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 26
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: 1 Open windows. 2 Don't touch electrical switches. 3 Extinguish any open flame. 4 Immediately call your gas - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 27
NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES. EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance. • If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 30″ between the cooking surface and - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 28
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. The range may be placed with 0″ clearance (flush) at the back wall. Minimum - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 29
or higher than the floor covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing. Also, make sure your floor covering will withstand 180°F. (See the Installation Safety Instructions section.) Make sure the wall coverings around your range can withstand the heat generated (up to 200 - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 30
manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range LP gas is being used. A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect the range to the gas supply - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 31
Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS (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. Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup. - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 32
Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Pressure regulator Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. 1/2″ or 3/4″ Gas pipe Gas Flow into Range Flex connector (6 feet maximum) Adapter Gas shut-off valve - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 33
Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners) Pressure regulator Adapter Manifold pipe Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. Flex connector (6 feet maximum) Adapter 1/2″ or 3/4″ Gas pipe Gas Flow into Range Gas - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 34
Instructions , 3-wire grounding-type appliance extension cord and that or recommended for gas range receptacles. Ground Fault manually reset by the consumer. The National Electrical Code requires the use of GFCI's in kitchen receptacles installed to serve countertop surfaces. Performance of the range - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 35
Instructions 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.) When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance .) The range should be - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 36
a long match or match holder. Once the oven pilot is lit, continue holding the oven control knob for one minute before releasing. No adjustments are required for natural gas. If the range is connected to LP gas, contact the person who installed your range or made the conversion. If pilot flame does - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 37
knob. Electric ignition models require electrical power to operate. In case of a power outage, the oven burners on these models cannot be lit manually with a match. Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot. If the oven is in use when a power outage occurs, the burner will shut off and cannot be - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 38
Soft blue flames-Normal for natural gas If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use. With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal. G Replace Oven Parts After all adjustments are made, replace - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 39
Installation Instructions 6 LEVEL THE RANGE A Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. Raise range Lower range Lower Leg range leveler Raise range (on some models) (on some models) B Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 40
air to the range is unobstructed. CONVERT TO LP GAS (or convert back to natural gas from LP) This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you want to convert to LP gas, the conversion must be performed by a qualified LP gas installer. The conversion instructions and LP orifices - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 41
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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. Problem Top burners do not - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 42
Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Problem Clock does not work Food does not bake or roast properly Food does not broil properly Oven temperature too hot or too cold Oven light does not work Oven not heating up Possible Causes Plug on range - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 43
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem "Crackling" or "popping" sound Rainbow effect in the oven window (on some models) Power outage, clock flashes Strong odor Fan noise - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 44
We'll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime.* You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It's that simple. Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 45
a safe place. It contains information you will need should you require service. Our service number is 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). 3 Read your Owner's Manual carefully. It will help you operate your new appliance properly. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 46
Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com, or call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Drip Pans Grates Surface Burners & Caps Oven Racks - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 47
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions GE Gas Range Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on- - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 48
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GE Gas Range Warranty. (For customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 1.800.361.3400. - Hotpoint RGB524PEHCT | User Guide - Page 49
Support. GE Appliances Website ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service
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