RCA L3B355GL, Manual

Page 1: ... Timer Controls Self Clean Cycle Controls Features Installation Electrical Supply Lweling Location Stability Bracket Light Bulb Replacement Model and Serial Number Oven Cooking Oven Vent Problem Solver Recipes Repair Service Safety Instructions Therxnostat Adjustment 9 9 4 4 14 8 Your Range A fv_L p j ...

Page 2: ...ront of the range behind the lower storage drawer panel Write these numbers into the space below Also write the numbers into the space on the warranty card that came with your range before you send the card in Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspon dence or service calls concerning your ranae If you received a damaged range Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold...

Page 3: ... cabinet determine where the 3 4 5 NO 342473 location of the range side painted outside pane will be Place the bracket with its outside edge at this location and against back wall See figure 1 Determine whether you will anchor the bracket to the floor or wall Fasten the bracket securely with the screws provided Screws are self drilling in wood plywood particle and chip board and most metal framing...

Page 4: ... 5 beyond the front of the cabinets Cabinets installed above a cooktop may be no deeper than 13 The range may be placed with O clearance flush at W back wall and side walls of the range if the front edges of the range side panels stick out beyond the cabinet fronts at least 1 4 See Figure 2 PREPARATION 1 Remove alltape and packaging Be sure to remove clear plastic film that covers some chrome part...

Page 5: ... for 40 amps 125 250 volts You must use a clamp or strain relief to hold the cord or conduit THREE WIRE CORD CONNECTION 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the front nuts on the junction block studs Tighten the rear nuts Install the three wire cord and the strain relief in the hole in the strain relief bracket Connect the red and black Ieadstotheouter terminals and the white lead to the center terminal Push the cord...

Page 6: ...t I I J Always keep the range area c earand fres from things that will burn Never store things in an oven or near cooktop elements burners These things may catch fire and plastic items could melt Never use your range for warming or heating a room Such use could be dan gerous and hurt range parts Never let pot handles stick out over the front of the range Turn handles in so that they cannot be bump...

Page 7: ...r replace any part of the range unless instructions are given in this book All other work should be done by a skilled technician Never heat unopened food containers Pressure build up may make container burst and cause injury Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near the range Never let grease build upon your range You can keep grease fires from statiing if you clean up grease and spi...

Page 8: ...ic Range Control see next page Cooktop indicator Light glows when right front or right rear element is on Cooktop Control Cooktop Light Switch Oven Vent located in backguard of glass cooktop models and in maintop of non glass cooktop models area may get hot during oven use DO NOT block vent 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 Solid Disk Cooktop Element Oven Door Latch locks door during self clean cycle Ove...

Page 9: ...ou have selected FUNCTION INDICATORS Light up to show whether oven is baking broiling or self cleaning COOK TIME Push before setting length of cook time for automatic oven operations CLEAN Push to use self clean cycle STOP TIME Push before selecting the time when you want the oven to turn off for automatic oven operations CLOCK Push before setting clock or to bring time of day into the TIME DISPLA...

Page 10: ...oring ap pearance of solid disk elements 10 Do not use decorative element covers on solid disk ele ments These covers can trap moisture and promote rusting The red dot inthe center of some of the elements isforfactoty identification only It can be removed by scouring Some cooking processes will differ from those you may be used to with coil elements Cooking times for some foods may change because ...

Page 11: ... to keep spills from flowing in to the area below the cooktop as happens with open coil elements This and the heat retention characteristics of the cast iron used for the elements will cause the cooktop to get hotter than you might be used to with open coil elements and stay hot Iongerafter the elements have been turned off Please use care when working around your cooktop when any surface elements...

Page 12: ...ide to the suitable control the control is turned off After you start at a higher setting to settings Consider raising the setting for larger quantities bring the food up to cooking temperature turn the control uneven pan bottoms or uncovered pans and for pan mate down to the lowest setting that will keep the food cooking rialstilat are slow to conduct heat such as cast iron Lower The automatic el...

Page 13: ...CONDS TO CANCEL A tone will sound when time is up NOTE Thetimerisa reminderonlyand will not operate the oven INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT SETTINGS 1 Attention Tone will sound if oven has only been partially programmed For example if you have selected a cook time but no temperature you will hear the Attention Tone until you select a temperature or push CANCEL 2 Function Error Tone will sound if there is...

Page 14: ...om of the oven Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking baked products Allow 10 15 min utes preheat time Avoid opening the door too often to check the food during baking as heat will be lost This may result in poor baking results Cakes cookies muffins and quick breao should be baked in shiny pans to reflect the heat because they should have a light golden crust Yeast breads and pie crusts sh...

Page 15: ... sure you know the correct procedure for putting out a grease fire See the section on safety 1A Do not cover the entire broiler grid h with foil Poor drainage of hot fat I AA may cause a broiler fire 1 If a fire starts c osetheoven door and turn controls off If fire contin ues throw baking soda on the fire Do not put water on the fire 15 POSITIONING BROILER PAN Broiling is cooking by direct heat f...

Page 16: ...5 to 45 minutes or until cake tests done with toothpick BROCCOLI CASSEROLE 2 10 oz pkg frozen chopped broccoli 1 cup mayonnaise 7 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated 2 eggs beaten s ight y 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 tablespoons chopped onion 7 cup cheese cracker crumbs Preheat oven to 375 F Cook broccoli according to package directions drain Mix with other ingredients Pour into greased two 2 quart...

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Page 18: ...epealed soaking maybe needed depending on the amount of soil Frequent cleaning will help prevent excessive soil build up DO nOt rub the door seal The fiberglass material of the seal h an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact anb well fitting oven door seal is essential for energy effici oven operation and good baking results If you notice seal becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or...

Page 19: ...nd Push CLEAN BUTTON to return to count down WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE IS FINISHED WAIT UNTIL 1 LOCK GOES OUT 20 30 minutes Q m Q Top CLEAN T MER CLWK TIME BROIL BAKE t 2 Slide door lock handle to the left After a clean cycle the oven door cannot be unlocked unless the word LOCK is off in the ERC display and the oven has cooled NEVER force the door iock unlock handle Forcing the handle may damage the doo...

Page 20: ...ybe removed by using Espree tvlagwheel Cleaner or Turtle Wax Polishing Compound To remove fin ger prints on brushed chrome apply a little baby oil with a paper towel Rub in the direction of the brushed chrome apply a little baby oil with a paper towel Rub in the direction of the brush marks Armor All Protestant T can also be used after cleaning E3e sure to clean spills of acidic foods quickly Vine...

Page 21: ...the porcelain on the front of the range Cover the hinges with toweling or empty towel oIIs while working in the oven area To replace 1 Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the bottom edge of the door ir ed up with the binges The hinge arms must still be in the stop postion 2 Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as it will go and close the door STOP POSITION REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWE...

Page 22: ...R R Do not touch hot oven bulb Do not touch bulb with wet hands Never wipe oven light area with wet cloth Never touch the electrically live metal collar on the bulb when replacing it Electrical power must be shut off if you have to replace a broken bulb 1 Remove the three screws and lift off the glass retainer glass cover and gasket SOCK GASKET J BULB s GLASS BULB COVER 2 Replace the bulb with a 4...

Page 23: ...per use of foil Improper temperature setting utensil used Recipe not followed Range and oven rack not Ieve for Using improper cookware Thermostat calibration DON T CALL FOR SERVICE UNTIL YOU CHECK Check household circuit breaker or fuse Check powercord to be sure it is plugged in Check clock instructions Check oven control instructions Check self clean instructions s Check element connections by r...

Page 24: ...ature 1 approximately 30 minutes after clean cycle if complete I s Push and hold CANCEL button to activate tone Q See the instructions under Cleaning Tips for cleaning chrome cooktops with oven cleaner This procedure requires extreme caution Read instructions carefully ADJUSTING OVEN TEMPERATURE 3 The temperature in your new range has been set correctly at the factory so be sure to follow the reci...

Page 25: ...urther help FIRST contact the people who serv iced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations RCA Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not esolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wac...

Page 26: ... RCA APPLl ANCE SERVICER WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you 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 our Consumer Affairs office at address below Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing a...