RCA LGB116GPR, Use And Care & Installation

Page 1: ... Thermostat Adjustment 13 Features 6 7 Power Outage 8 11 Flooring 28 Problem Solver 42 Installation Instructions 26 41 Safety Instructions 3 5 Leveling 36 Surface Cooking 8 1o Model and Serial Numbers 2 28 Control Settixws 9 Oven 11 19 Cookware llps 8 9 Air Adjustment 25 35 Flame Size 9 34 41 Baking 14 15 Lizhtimz Instructions 8 9 Broiling Broiling Guide 18 19 Warranty Back Cover Control S timzs 1...

Page 2: ... LA ON INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book To obtain replacement parts contact RCA GE Service Centers We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who FINALLY if your problem is sti...

Page 3: ...o repairor repkcetiypartof yourrangeunless itiss y mcommeded in this de AUotherseMcing shouldberefkrred Q to a qualifiedtechnician LocakWangeout dtchentrafk lld of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage on s_ pkt models and poor air circulation mdp ackmg materialsare removedfrom the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite Be sure your range is...

Page 4: ... not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware Do not use a towel or otherbulky cloth in place of a pot holder To mhhnize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners Always turn surface burner to OFF before removing cookware Carefkdiywatch foods being fried...

Page 5: ...e an open flame to locate a leak Baking Broiling and Roasting b Donot use the oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite Q Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool Stand away fmm the range when opening the door of a hot oven The hot air and steam that escapes can cause bums to hands face and eyes GKeep the oven free from grease buildup IWing out the sh...

Page 6: ...1 I Yourrangeis equippedtith one Oftie O typts of surface bumem sho above 6 ...

Page 7: ...rface Burner Controls 9 7 Cooktop 22 25 8 Broiler I and Rack 16 18 23 9 Oven Shelves number of shelves varies 12 14 23 10 Oven Shelf Supports 12 6 11 Broiler Drawer I 18 19 23 I 12 Model and Serial Numbers located on front frame of range 2 28 behind Broiler Drawer I I 13 Removable Oven Door 24 I m I I 14 Anti Tip Device Located right rear at bottom See Installation Instructions I 3 27 36 1 1 15 Ov...

Page 8: ...on your range with a match Hold a lighted match to the burner then turn the knob to the LITE position We extreme caution when lighting burners this way Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally The electrodeof the spark igniter is exposed When one burner is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any ...

Page 9: ... the burner you turned on is the one you want to use Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb Push control knob in and turn it to HI position The the heat burner should light within a few seconds Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you Flame will be almost horizontal and will lift pla...

Page 10: ...perties and is usually combined with copper aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Wok Cooking Use of Stove Top Grills on models with sealed burners on models with sealed burners We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local ...

Page 11: ...nd cannot be re lit until power is restored Lighting Instructions for S ng Pilot Models These ranges have standing oven 4 Using a long match or match holder reach in and pilots that must be lit initially light the oven pilot To t oven burner o oL knob to the desired temperature The burner should light within 60 seconds Proper flame configuration While using the oven burner visually checkthe burner...

Page 12: ...or normal baking and roasting identified in this illustration as A bottom B C D and E top It also has a special low shelf position R for roasting extra large items such as a large turkey the shelf is not designed to slide out at this position Shelf positions for cooking are suggested on the Baking Broiling and Roasting pages J Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the ...

Page 13: ...egrees To deeide how much to change the temperature setthe oven temperature 25 F higher or lower than the temperature in your recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an idea of how much the temperature should be changed appearance may vary Full the OVEN CONTROLknob off the range and hmkat the backside To make adjustment loosen approximately one turn but do not completely remove t...

Page 14: ...ookie sheet Casseroles Bor C 4 Roasting Bor R Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting in the food To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For most ca...

Page 15: ...ause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it maybe undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan det...

Page 16: ...r that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached of the roast Place d the meat fat side up or the poultry breast side up on the roasting rack in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of meat as possible Broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this Line broiler pan w...

Page 17: ...unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat Meat Tendercuts rib high qualitysirloin tip rumpor top round Lambleg or bone inshoulde Vealshoul r leg or loin Porkloin rib or shoulded Ham precooked Poultry Chickenor Duck Chickenpieces Turkey ROASTING GUIDE Oven Temperature 325 325 325 325 325 325 350 325 Doneness Rare Medium WellDone Rare Medium WellDone WellDone WellDone ToWarm WellDone W...

Page 18: ...g cooking the exception is thin fillets of fish oil one side place that side down on broiler rack and cook without turning until done TIrne foods for about one half the total cooking time turn food then continue to cook to preferred doneness 8 m OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF Remove broiler pan from broiler compartment and serve food immediately Leave pan outside the range to cool Use of Aluminum Foil 1...

Page 19: ... Space evenly Up to 8 patties take I I aboutsame time 9 II Steaks less than 1 inch thickcook 12 52 throughbefm browning Pan frying 13 8 9 is recommended 1 5 I 6 7 ISlash fat 10 12 25 16 18 30 35 25 30 Reduce times about5 to 10 minutes I Iper side for cut upchicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin sidedown first 2 3 I 1 2 1 ISpace evenly Place English muffhs cut side up andbrushwith bu...

Page 20: ...s removethe surfaceburnersfrom range BurnersIifiout for cleaning Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the surface burners To remove burned on food soak the surface burner in a solution of 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 tha...

Page 21: ...els with dual burners the cooktop lifts up for easy access Tbm all controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans if so equipped The burner grates and drip pans if so equipped can be Iifted off making themeasy to clean The holes in the surfaceburnersof your rangemust be kept clean atall times for properignition and an even unhamperedflame You should clean the surface burners routinely esp...

Page 22: ...ds 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 smatterings etc wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop Do not storeor me comb...

Page 23: ...er or cleaner to run down inside openings in the glass while cleaning Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water Do not use steel wool abrasives ammonia acids or commercial oven cleaners Dry with a soft cloth Broiler Drawer TOremove TOreplace 1 When broiler is cool remove 1 Hold the broiler drawer in the rack and pan raised position as you slide it 2 Pull the broiler drawer out until pmay into...

Page 24: ...and should be wiped up immediately When surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door Porcelain Oven Interior Wkh proper care the porcelain enamel intenor will retain its attractive finish for many years Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleanser...

Page 25: ...urner wells and Iifi up Some models have dual support rods that will hold the cooktop up while you clean underneath it After cleaning under the cooktop with hot soapy water and a clean cloth lower the cooktop Be careful not to pinch your fingers Lower cooktop gently to avoid blowing out pilot flames on standingpilot models h Metal Parts Glass Surfaces w Do not use steel wool abrasives To clean the...

Page 26: ... and Care Guide and the Installation Instructions for fhture use I hisappliance must be properly grounded Improper installation adjustmen alteration service or mainte ce can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual F orassistance or additiod information consult a qualified installer service agency manufh er dealer or the gas supplier Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range dur...

Page 27: ...al cabinet The hood must beat least as wide as the appliance and centered over the appliance Clearance between the coo surface and the ventilation hood surface MU NEVER BE IESSTHAN241NCHES Ifcabinets are placed above the range allow a tium clearance of 30 between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets If a 30 clearance between cooking surface and overhead combustible material o...

Page 28: ... to the same level or higher than the floor covering This willallowthe range to be moved for cleaning or servicing De riding on your range you llfind the model r an serial numbers on a label on the fi ontframe of the range behind the storage drawer kick panel or broiler drawer TOOLS YOU WILL UEEO Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers Pencil and ruler Two pipe wrenches one for backup l open end or a...

Page 29: ...fold must remain in the supply line regardless of whether natural or LP gas is being used A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect the range to the gas supply line should have an I D of 1 2 and be 5 feet in length for ease ofinstallation In Canad flexiblecomectors must be single wall metal connectors no longer than 6 feet in length EKlmwm TWE Tow Shut off the main gas supply valve befo...

Page 30: ...tor 90 Elbow provloea H t Il l Flex Cormector Adapter 6 ft max B 1 b w bh W WMw B fire 90 Elbow prowded 90 Elbow Black Iron Pipe E _J FktibbcmDuhraDdRi Mpe Dkkups fotmbd91sEqdppodwiib DnJ8unMw TT u Pressure Regulator QJW5 l B J E Black Iron Pipe Flex Connector u 6 ft max Union a Manifold Pipe Adapter 30 ...

Page 31: ...hen using test pressures of 1 2 psig or less k test the gas supply system simply isolate the range fi om the gas supply system by closing the individual shut offvalve ELEC TUKU DIECTIOHS Electrical Requirements 120 vol 60 Hertz properly grounded branch circuit protected by a N np or 2U ampcircuit breaker or time delay fuse Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with...

Page 32: ...ound terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should tlis happen DO N Y I USE the ap liance until a E proper ground has again been esta lished LIU Situations where Appliance Power Cord ke Disconnected F uent Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal...

Page 33: ... find pilot adjustment is necessary followinstructions at right M 8 Burner PiJots ifWWOSS41 1 Raisethe cooktop 2 Locate the pilot adjustment screw It can be accessed through the small hole near the center of the manifold panel 3 To adjust use a bladetype screwdriver with a shaft diameter of less than 3 16 Turn pilot adjustment screw until pilot is 5 16 high Do not reduce the flame to less than 5 l...

Page 34: ...r has been purged from the supply lines burners should light within 4 seconds Afterburner lights rotate knob out ofthe LITE position Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked QuMyofFhms The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually Ifburner flames look like A call for service Normal burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas...

Page 35: ... burn with no yellow tippin VUth most LP gas t small yellow tips at the en of outer cones are normal Flames should not lift off burner ports If lifting is observed gradudl reduce air shutter K opening until flames are stabi ized With the baffle in place or with the oven bottom in place on models not equipped with a burner baffle the flames should burn steady They should not extend past the edges o...

Page 36: ...rly installed If the Anti Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the universal Anti Tip device WB02X7909 1 Mark the wallwhere the RIGHTEDGE ofthe range is to be located Be sure to allowfor the countertop overhang ifyou intend to install the range next to cabinets 36 Anti Tip Device i I slotted q 1 I Head L W Wallplate Approx 20 I d I Matied Edge 2w eange 2 Locatethe o...

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Page 38: ...r also For models equi ped with dual burners remove the cooktop and ocate the pressure regulator at right rear of range 2 Followthe directions in or that match your regulator type the in a ion If it is this regulato 1 Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure regulator 2 Turn the cap over and hook it into the slots The type of gas to be used should now be visible on the top of the cap Note On...

Page 39: ...event the aluminum tube horn twisting 4 Install orifice spuds accordin to one of the followingdia r s see or for LP gas or natu gas depending on which you are converting to LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed with thk Use and Care book LP orifice spuds have a 2digit number and the Letter on one side Each oriiice spud will also have 1 or 2 grooves on one side denoting the location on...

Page 40: ... down L with the tu over the orifice spud Replace the screws making sure the tall screw is opposite the burner electrode in each burner base VtRTlU6 SUREKE WRMMS OU MOOELS EQUWPEB W9Tlt MAl BUMERS 3if Ma9 is8q9ipp9dwitb swiod bur89usJ 1 LiftCooktop 2 Mt burner assemblies straight up and set aside to gain access to surface burner spuds 3 W tha 7mm m or 5 16 wrench depending on f b the size ofyour s...

Page 41: ...loosen the PhMips head screw and rotate the shutter to the Screw full open position With baffIe in place flames Air Shutter should have approximately l inch blue cones and should not extend beyond the edges ofthe burner baffle After 30 seconds ofburner operation check for flames lifting off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized For nat...

Page 42: ...rmined visually If burner flames look like A call for service Normal burner flames should look like B or 0 depending on the type ofgas YOU use With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal A Yellowfkunes Call for service B YeIlow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas 1 Raisethe cooktop 2 Iaate the pilot adjustment screw It can y be accessed thro...

Page 43: ... Improper aidgas ratio in oven Adjust oven burner air shutter An odor fromthe insulation aroundthe oven liner is normalfor the firstfew times oven is used This is temporary The oven gas shutoff valve may have accidentallybeen moved duringcleaning or moving To check the oven gas shut off vahe raise the cooktop and look for the gas shut off lever either on the front large tube or at the extreme righ...

Page 44: ...onventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or setice SiwMbe CMkacts 8 2 2224 You canhave the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your RGA product warranty expires Purchase a GEcontract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future sefice ...

Page 45: ... how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or Maria er consumer Affairs i RCA P iZlnCeS Appliance Park Louisville KY40225 0 Impmper installation Ifyou have an installation problem contact your dealer or instalIer Youare responsible for roviding adequate electrical gas exhausting and ot er comecting f...