Hotpoint RB790DT Owner's Manual

Hotpoint RB790DT Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Timed Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . . . 1 6
Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
Warming Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Care and Cleaning
. . . . . . . . . 26-30
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5, 12
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30
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Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GEAppliances.com Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Operating Instructions Adjust the Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 Clock and Timer .
  • Page 2: Geappliances.com

    To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, slide the range forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the rear of the range, and slide the range back so that the anti-tip bracket slides just under the countertop or wood block attached to the rear wall .
  • Page 3 . Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials  accumulate in or near the range . Grease in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite . Clean ventilating hoods frequently . Grease should not ...
  • Page 4 To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of  flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units . When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the  fan on .
  • Page 5 WARNING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Stand away from the range when opening the oven  door . Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes . Keep the oven vent unobstructed .  Keep the oven free from grease buildup . Grease in the ...
  • Page 6: Using The Surface Units

    Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want . At both Off and Hi the control clicks into position .
  • Page 7: Temperature Limiter

    Using the radiant surface units. About the radiant surface units… SURFACE The radiant cooktop features heating units COOKING beneath a smooth glass surface . NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop 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.
  • Page 8: Wok Cooking

    Selecting types of cookware. The following information will help you choose cookware 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 removed if cleaned Check pans for flat bottoms by immediately .
  • Page 9: Oven Control/Clock And Timer Features/Settings

    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. (on some models) KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad Touch this pad to select the timer feature .
  • Page 10 Using the oven controls. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings AUTOMATIC OVEN Light (on some models) This lights anytime the oven has been programmed using the COOKING TIME OR START TIME functions . OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF or Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off . –...
  • Page 11: Using The Oven

    Using the oven. Clock and Kitchen Timer Appearance may vary . (On some models— appearance will vary) Before you begin… To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before 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 before coming completely out, and will not tilt .
  • Page 12 How to Set the Oven for Broiling On models without an oven temperature knob: If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven rack one position higher .
  • Page 13: Broiling Guide

    Broiling Guide The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature Food and your preference of Ground Beef doneness will affect broiling times . This guide is based on meats at refrigerator Beef Steaks temperature . Rare† Medium Well Done † The U . S . Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but Rare†...
  • Page 14: To Set The Clock

    To Turn Off the Clock Display If you have several clocks in your kitchen, you may wish to turn off the time of day clock display on your range . To Set the Timer The timer does not control oven operations . The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes .
  • Page 15: To Cancel The Timer

    Using the clock and timer. 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 –...
  • Page 16: Immediate Start And Automatic Stop

    Using the timed baking and roasting features. Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 17: Special Features Of Your Oven Control

    Special features of your oven control. Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
  • Page 18: Regular Baking/Roasting

    Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.
  • Page 19: To Exit The Sabbath Feature

    Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Exit the Sabbath Feature (on some models) 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 ⊃...
  • Page 20: Adjust The Oven

    Back of OVEN TEMP knob (knob appearance may vary) To Adjust the Thermostat on Other Models Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range and look at the back side. To make an adjustment, loosen (approximately one turn), but do not completely remove, the two screws on the back of the knob .
  • Page 21: Using The Warming Drawer

    Using the warming drawer. Control Knob Warming Drawer Push and turn the control knob to any desired setting . NOTE: The warming drawer should not be used during a self-clean cycle . LO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pies MED .
  • Page 22 Using the warming drawer. Temperature Selection Chart To keep several different foods hot, set the control to the food needing the highest setting . Place the items needing the highest setting on the bottom of the drawer and items needing less heat on the rack .
  • Page 23: Using The Self-Cleaning Oven

    . Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand . Clean these areas with hot water, soap-filled steel-wool pads or cleansers such as Soft Scrub Rinse well with clean water and dry .
  • Page 24 Using the self-cleaning oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning You can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, clean for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically.
  • Page 25 Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. Oven Interior (non-self clean models) With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of the oven—top, bottom, sides, back and inside of the door—will stay new-looking for years .
  • Page 26 . Oven Light Replacement oven light bulb, turn the oven light off and disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely .
  • Page 27 NOTE: For models with an electric warming drawer, before performing any adjustments, cleaning or 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 is cool .
  • Page 28 Care and cleaning of the range. Painted Surfaces Painted surfaces include the sides of the range and the sides of the door trim . To clean the painted surfaces, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for these surfaces .
  • Page 29: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop

    Cleaning the glass cooktop. Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE Cleaner on the glass cooktop . Other creams may not be as effective . To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these steps: Clean your cooktop after each spill .
  • Page 30 Cleaning the glass cooktop. Metal Marks and Scratches Cooktop Seal To clean the cooktop seal around the edges of the glass, lay a wet cloth on it Glass surface—potential for permanent damage Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic Our testing shows that if you are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jelly or fudge and have...
  • Page 31: Surface Units

    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 Possible Causes Radiant Cooktops Surface units will not Improper cookware maintain a rolling boil being used.
  • Page 32 Light bulb is loose or defective. Switch operating light is broken. • Call for service . Oven will not work Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
  • Page 33 • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad . Put the oven back into operation . • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power . If the function error code repeats, call for service .
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Tips

    Using the self-cleaning oven section . • Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF and move the latch to the left as far as it will go . Reset the range controls to the desired settings . See the Using the self-cleaning...
  • Page 35: Accessories

    Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? GE’s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks! Oven Racks Light Bulbs Cleaning Pads NOW AVAILABLE for your range: • Heavy Duty • Durable • Able to be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven Visit GEAppliances.com for more information .
  • Page 36 Notes.
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  • Page 39 GE Will Provide: One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship . During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor From the date of the and in-home service to replace the defective part .
  • Page 40: Consumer Support

    GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by people of all ages, sizes and capabilities . We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments . For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today .

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