GE Appliances RGB790, Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions

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Page 2: ...sembly 24 26 Burner Grates 27 Control Panel and Knobs 30 Cooktop Surface 27 Door Removal 28 Kick Panel 29 Lift up Cooktop 29 Oven Bottom 28 Oven Light Replacement 31 Oven Vents 30 Self Cleaning 22 23 Shelves 31 Stainless Steel Surfaces 27 Storage Drawer 29 Installation Instructions 32 43 Air Adjustment 42 Anti Tip Device 35 43 Checking Burner Ignition 41 Connecting the Range to Gas 36 39 Dimension...

Page 3: ...TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach it to the wall by installing the Anti Tip device supplie...

Page 4: ...e electrical system it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded three prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code Do not use an extension cord with this appliance SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish ...

Page 5: ... cabinets over the range Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns Do not store flammable materials in an oven a range storage drawer a warming drawer or near a cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not let cooking g...

Page 6: ... or as fats melt slowly Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point 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 Do not flame foods on the cooktop If you do flame foods under the hood turn the fan on Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if...

Page 7: ...ase left in the pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan When broiling if meat is too close to the flame the fat may ignite Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare ups Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan touch the CLEAR OFF pad and keep the oven do...

Page 8: ...ve the gasket Clean only parts listed in this Owner s Manual If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self clea...

Page 9: ... on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a pot holder cleaning cloths or other materials on them Sealed Gas Burners Your gas range cooktop has four sealed gas burners They offer convenience and flexibility to be used in a wide range of cooking applications The smallest burner in the right r...

Page 10: ...ed heat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Stove Top Grills on models with sealed burners Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowa...

Page 11: ...on Make sure the latch is moved to the right 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 select the timer feature Then press the and pads to adjust the timer TIMER Light Flashes whi...

Page 12: ...unction See the Using the self cleaning oven section CLEAN Light Flashes while in edit mode you can change the length of time for the self clean cycle at this point Glows when the oven is in the self clean cycle After the self clean cycle the light will turn off Unlatch the door CLEAR OFF Pad Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer BROIL HI LO Pad Touch this pad to ...

Page 13: ... Using the oven Before you begin The shelves have stop locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports A through E they will stop before coming completely out and will not tilt When placing and removing cookware pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support To remove a shelf pull it toward you tilt the front end up and pull it out To replace place the end of the shelf stop locks on...

Page 14: ...t the new temperature Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if necessary Touch the CLEAR OFF pad when baking is finished and then remove the food from the oven Type of Food Shelf Position Frozen pies on cookie sheet B or C Angel food cake B bundt or pound cakes Biscuits muffins brownies C cookies cupcakes layer cakes pies Casseroles B or C Roasting R or A Aluminum Foil Neve...

Page 15: ...eaks Rare 1 thick C 9 7 Steaks less than 1 thick cook Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs C 12 5 6 through before browning Well Done C 13 8 9 Pan frying is recommended Slash fat Rare 11 2 thick C 10 6 7 Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs C 12 15 10 12 Well Done C 25 16 18 Chicken 1 whole B 30 35 15 20 Brush each side with melted 2 to 21 2 lbs butter Broil skin side down split lengthwise first 4 bone in breasts B 25 30 10 15 L...

Page 16: ...or the automatic oven timing functions to work properly The time of day cannot be changed during a delayed cooking or a delayed self cleaning cycle Touch the CLOCK pad twice Touch the or pads If the or pads are not touched within one minute after you touch the CLOCK pad the display reverts to the original setting If this happens touch the CLOCK pad twice and reenter the time of day Touch the START...

Page 17: ...t in the display clock start time or cooking time are in the display recall the remaining time by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF or TIMER ON OFF pad and then touching the or pads to enter the new time you want To Cancel the Timer Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF or TIMER ON OFF pad twice End of Cycle Tones on some models Clear the tones by pressing the pad of the function you are using Power Outa...

Page 18: ...oven temperature The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then turn off automatically Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop The oven will turn on at the time of day you set cook fo...

Page 19: ...nd the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features but they are addressed separately in the following sections Special features of your oven control 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 featur...

Page 20: ...e touch the BAKE pad and tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25 increments Touch the START ON pad When cooking is finished the display will change from to indicating that the oven has turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath Remove the cooked food Using the Sabbath Feature on some models Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays ge com How to Set for Regular Baking R...

Page 21: ... the display 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 ON or OFF appears in the display ON indicates that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours OFF indicates that the oven will not automatically turn off See the Special Features section for an explanation of the 12 Hour Shut Off feature Touch the START ON pad...

Page 22: ...you have made the adjustment touch the START ON pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling or self cleaning temperatures It will be retained in memory after a power failure Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine 80 fat If you decrease the fat the recipe may ...

Page 23: ...n protectors in or near the self cleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the oven IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room Never force the latch handle Forcing the handle will damage the...

Page 24: ...lean for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section Latch the door NOTE Never force the latch If the oven is too hot you will not be able to slide the latch Allow the oven to cool Touch the SELF CLEAN pad Touch the or pads to set the Clean Time The Clean Time is preset for 4 h...

Page 25: ... mild liquid detergent and hot water Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub brand or Bon Ami brand Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface burner openings Do not use steel wool because it will clog the surface burner openings and scratch the surface burners If the holes become clogged clean them with ...

Page 26: ...n all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip pans if so equipped The burner grates caps burner heads and drip pans if so equipped can be lifted off making them easy to clean CAUTION Do not operate the cooktop without all burner parts drip pans if so equipped and grates in place NOTE Do not lift the cooktop Lifting the cooktop on sealed burner models can lead to damage and improper ...

Page 27: ...d soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 20 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a toothbrush After cleaning Before putting the burner caps and heads back shake out 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 the burners Replacement Replace burner heads over the...

Page 28: ...urface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull clean up spills right away Foods with a lot of acid tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices etc or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to set When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as fat spatterings etc wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled Then rinse and polish with a dry clo...

Page 29: ...ven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish To make cleaning easier protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the shelf below the shelf you are cooking on This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content Hot fruit fillings or other foods that are highly acidic such as tomatoes sauerkraut and sauces with vinegar or lemo...

Page 30: ...ed burner models Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range To raise the cooktop Be sure the burners are turned off Remove the grates Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up Clean under the cooktop with hot soapy water and a clean cloth If you removed your surface burners while cleaning make sure they are properly seated when replacing them After cleaning lower...

Page 31: ... of vinegar and water For rinsing use clean water Polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel they will damage the finish Do not bend knobs by pulling them up or down or by hanging a towel or other such loads This can damage the gas valve shaft The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Make...

Page 32: ...with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail shaped wire Remove the oven door if desired to reach cover easily To remove Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of the same hand firmly push back the wire cover holder Lift off the cover Do not remove any screws to remove the cover Do not touch hot bulb with a wet cloth Replace bulb with a 40 watt ...

Page 33: ...his appliance requires basic mechanical skills Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty 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 Open windows Don t touch electrical switches E...

Page 34: ... the range up to 200 F Avoid placing cabinets above the range To reduce the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames of operating burners install a ventilation hood over the range that projects forward at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet metal not less than 0 0122 thick Install above the cooktop with a clearance of not less than 1 4 b...

Page 35: ...placed with 0 clearance flush at the back wall 34 To cabinets below cooktop and at the range back 30 30 1 2 Minimum 13 To wall on either side standard burner models To wall on either side sealed burner models Maximum depth for cabinets above countertops Front edge of the range side panel forward from cabinet 18 0 1 4 Minimum to cabinets on either side of the range 36 28 to 281 4 Depth with door cl...

Page 36: ... strong drafts Any openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed Make sure the openings around the base of the range that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork Your range like many other household items is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting Use care when moving the range on this...

Page 37: ... appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hard piped connection Never use an old connector when installing a new range If the hard piping method is used you must carefully align the pipe the range cannot be moved after the connection is made To prevent gas leaks put pipe joint compound on or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon around all male external pipe threads A Install a ...

Page 38: ...e floor connection of pipe stub shut off valve Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS for models with Standard Twin Burners This area allows for flush range installation with through the floor connection of pipe stub shut off valve Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup This area allows for flush range ins...

Page 39: ...3 4 Gas pipe Adapter Gas shut off valve Pressure regulator 45 Elbow Nipple Union 90 Elbow Black iron pipe Union Nipple Gas shut off valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe Gas Flow into Range Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut off valve Gas Flow into Range Gas shut off valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe Pressure regulator Nipple 90 Elbow 90 Elbow Adapter Adapter 90 Elbow Quick connect or union...

Page 40: ...pe Adapter Flex connector 6 ft max Manifold pipe Pressure regulator Gas shut off valve Union Nipple Manifold pipe Pressure regulator 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe Gas shut off valve Nipple Union Black iron pipe 90 Elbow Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut off valve Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut off valve Gas Flow into Range Gas Flow into Range ...

Page 41: ...it and automatically switch off power when a threshold leakage level is detected These devices must be 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 will not be affected if operated on a GFCI protected circuit but occasional nuisance tripping of the GFCI breaker is possib...

Page 42: ...ting proper operation of the spark module Once the air has been purged from the supply lines burners should light within 4 seconds After burner lights rotate knob out of the LITE position Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked Quality of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually If burner flames look like A call for service Normal bur...

Page 43: ... the storage drawer or kick panel Remove the drawer or panel See the Care and cleaning of the range section To adjust the flow of air to either burner loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter toward open or closed position as needed The flames for the top broil burner should be steady with approximately 1 blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle To dete...

Page 44: ...nge forward 9 WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED Make sure all controls are left in the off position Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the range is unobstructed 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 ...

Page 45: ...conversion Surface burners light The oven gas shut off valve To check the oven gas shut off valve on sealed burner but oven does not may have accidentally been models remove the storage drawer or kick panel see moved during cleaning or the Care and cleaning of the range section and look for moving the gas shut off lever at the back of the range To check the oven gas shut off valve on standard twin...

Page 46: ...ame with your range Aluminum foil used on the See the Using the oven section the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended Oven bottom not securely See the Installation of the range section seated in position Oven temperature Oven thermostat See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself section too hot or too cold needs adjustment Oven light does not work Light...

Page 47: ... latch handle with a door latch was not moved all the way to the right Latch handle was moved to the Move the latch handle to the right only when setting right but a program other than the self cleaning cycle self cleaning was selected F and a number or On models with a door latch The latch may have been moved even if only slightly letter flash in the display if a function error code appears from ...

Page 48: ...section Strong odor An odor from the insulation This is temporary around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used Fan noise A cooling fan may automatically This is normal The cooling fan will turn off and on turn on and off to cool internal parts Drawer does not slide The drawer is out of alignment Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in smoothly or drag...

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Page 51: ...peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require service Our service number is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It will help you operate your new appliance properly Model Number Serial Number E mail A...

Page 52: ...51 Notes ge com Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips ...

Page 53: ...52 Notes Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ...

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Page 55: ...idental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the range which fails due...

Page 56: ...this appliance Damage caused after delivery Product not accessible to provide required service What Camco Will Not Cover For The Period Of Camco Will Replace One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the limited one year warranty Camco will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service original purchase to replac...

Page 57: ...iscounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 1 800 461 3636 Parts and Accessories ge com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes V...