GE RB792DR, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... 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 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 GEAppliances com Write the model and serial numbers here Model _____________...

Page 2: ...e to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket On models without a storage drawer or kick panel carefully tip the range forward The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches If it does not the bracket must be reinstalled If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti tip bracket Never completely rem...

Page 3: ...the cooktop oven vent opening surfaces near the opening and crevices around the oven door Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors cooktops or control panels Doing so may lead to glass breakage Do not cook on a product with broken glass Shock fire or cuts may occur Cook meat and poultry th...

Page 4: ...e broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop can be scratched with items such as knives sharp instruments rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop even when it is not being used If the cooktop is inadvertently turned on ...

Page 5: ...g to smoke damage to your home If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician Do not clean the door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should b...

Page 6: ...To use the large surface unit turn the control knob clockwise to the LARGE BURNER settings On some models On some models On some models Using the Warming Zone on some models FOOD POISON hAzARD Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140 F n Always start with hot food Do not use warm setting to heat cold food n Do not use warm setting for more than 2 hours Failure to follow these instructio...

Page 7: ...t until it has cooled completely Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass the glass is scratch resistant not scratch proof Water stains mineral deposits are removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration Don t store heavy items abov...

Page 8: ...se recipes and procedures from reputable sources These are available from manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service To prevent burns from steam or heat use caution when canning Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge Pans with rounded curved ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat bott...

Page 9: ... 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 touch the and pads to adjust the timer TIMER light Flashes while in edit mode ...

Page 10: ...ile 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 select the broil function BROIllight Flashes while in edit mode you can swi...

Page 11: ...y The display will show PRE while preheating When the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven control will beep and the display will show the oven temperature To change the oven temperature during BAkE cycle touch the BAKE pad and then the or pads to get the new temperature Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if necessary Touch the CLEAR OFF pad when baking is fini...

Page 12: ...n broiling is finished turn the Oven Temperature Knob to OFF 12 Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms The foil will trap heat below and upset the performance of the oven Foil can melt and permanently damage the oven bottom Damage from improper use of aluminum foil is not covered by the product warranty Foil may be used to catch spills by placing a sheet on a lower rack several inches below...

Page 13: ... Cut through back of turn shell Spread open over Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time Fish Fillets 1 lb 1 4 to 1 2 thick D 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking if desired Salmon Steaks 2 1 thick D 10 5 Turn carefully Do not Fillets 2 1 2 to 3 4 thick D 10 turn skin side down Ham Slices 1 2 thick C 6 6 precooked 1 t...

Page 14: ...nly The CLEAR OFF pad does not affect the timer To Set the Clock The clock must be set to 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 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 ...

Page 15: ...If the remaining time is not in the display clock delay start 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 funct...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features but they are addressed separately in the following sections Special features of your oven control GEAppliances com 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 wi...

Page 18: ...rature 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 How to Set for Regular Baking Roa...

Page 19: ... 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 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 feat...

Page 20: ...e Thermostat on Other Models Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time 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 35 F cooler Touch the pad to increase the temperature in 1 degree increments Touch the pad to decrease the temperature in 1 degree increments When you have made...

Page 21: ...cover them with a lid or aluminum foil For crisp foods leave them uncovered Food should be kept hot in its cooking container or transferred to a heat safe serving dish CAUTION Plastic containers or plastic wrap will melt if in direct contact with the drawer pan or a hot utensil Melted plastic may not be removable and is not covered under your warranty Remove serving spoons etc before placing conta...

Page 22: ...aise them off the bottom of the drawer Placing dishes on the warming drawer bottom may cause them to become extremely hot and could damage them If you want to heat fine china please check with the manufacturer of the dishes for their maximum heat tolerance You may warm empty serving dishes while preheating the drawer When holding hot cooked foods and warming empty serving dishes at the same time p...

Page 23: ...ances com Before a Clean Cycle Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Oven for Cleaning on some models with press pads Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section Latch the door Touch the SELF CLEAN pad Touch the or pads until the desired Clean Time is displayed The Clean Time is normally 4 hours and 20 minutes You can change the Clean Time to any time between 3 and 5 h...

Page 24: ...ctions 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 hours and 20 minutes You can change the Clean Time to any time between 3 and 5 hours depending on the amount of soil in your oven If ...

Page 25: ...eel wool pad hot water and detergent Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution Do not rub or clean the door gasket it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced Lift Off Oven Door With proper care the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of the oven top bot...

Page 26: ... and is under the oven floor If spillovers residue or ash accumulate on the oven floor wipe up before self cleaning Clean the oven racks with an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad After cleaning rinse the racks with clean water and dry with a clean cloth NOTE Take the racks out of the oven before you begin the self clean cycle or they may discolor To make the racks slide more easily apply a small a...

Page 27: ...ng rinse the rack with clean water and dry with a clean cloth Removable Warming Drawer on some models Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in place However the drawer may be removed if further cleaning is needed Use soap and warm water to thoroughly clean To remove the warming drawer Pull the drawer straight out until it stops Press the left rail release up and press the right rail release do...

Page 28: ...loth Glass Window on some models Stainless Steel Surfaces on some models Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface To clean the stainless steel surface use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface To inquire about purchasing stainless steel app...

Page 29: ...s listed above as needed For additional protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel 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 Resid...

Page 30: ...ic Our testing shows that if you are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jelly or fudge and have a spillover it can cause permanent damage to the glass surface unless the spillover is immediately removed Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks are removable using the CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CERA...

Page 31: ...use cookware with smooth bottoms the cookware and the surface of the cooktop Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section on the cooktop before next use Hot surface on a model This is normal The surface may appear discolored with a light colored glass when it is hot This is temporary and will disappe...

Page 32: ...oes not Oven is not set to BROIL On models with a temperature knob make sure you turn broil properly it all the way to the BROILposition On models with a BROIL HI LO pad make sure it is turned on Improper rack position See the Broiling guide being used Food being cooked in a hot pan For best results use a pan designed for broiling Make sure it is cool Cookware not suited for broiling For best resu...

Page 33: ...f position Because the oven door is removable it sometimes gets out of position during installation To straighten the door push down on the high corner Oven makes This is the sound of the This is normal clicking noise heating element turning off and on during cooking functions F and a number you have a function error code Press the CLEAR OFF pad Put the oven back or letter flash in into operation ...

Page 34: ... cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Excessive smoking Excessive soil Press the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to rid during a clean cycle the room of smoke Wait until the light on the SELF CLEAN pad goes off Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Oven door will Oven too hot Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature not unlock Oven not clean after a Oven contro...

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Page 38: ...Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 38 Notes ...

Page 39: ...ted in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty giv...

Page 40: ...t special discounts 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 Parts and Accessories GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA Maste...