www.GEAppliances.com 20″ and 24″ Compact Gas Ranges GE Quality Product Safety Instructions . . . . . 2–7, 23, 24, 27 Operating Instructions Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–17 Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions RGA620 RGA624 Care and Cleaning Broiler Compartment . . . . . . . .20 Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . 21 Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Control Panel and Knobs . . . . .19 Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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 an approved Anti-Tip device to the floor. (See Installation Instructions.) To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward.
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operating Instructions Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning ■ Have the installer show you the location of the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ 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 grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range. ■ CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in the cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range— children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
WARNING! SURFACE COOKING UNITS Use proper pan size—Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover burner grate. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool.
FLOORING UNDER THE RANGE This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing. Also, make sure your floor covering will withstand 180°F. (See the Installation Safety Instructions section). Make sure the wall coverings around your range can withstand the heat generated (up to 200°F) by the range. (See the Installation Safety Instructions section).
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models The surface burners on some models are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the surface burners. In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match.
How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using. For safe handling of cookware, never let the flame extend up the sides of the cookware. Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle. Operating Instructions Never let the flame extend up the sides of the cookware. Top of Range Cookware Cast-iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactory results.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models The oven burner is lighted by electric ignition. To light the burner, turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature. The burner should light within 30-90 seconds. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the oven. After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven burner cycles on and off to maintain the selected temperature.
Oven Control Your oven is controlled by an OVEN TEMP knob. It will normally take 30-90 seconds before the flame comes on. Air Adjustment Loosen You’ll find the shutter against the back wall behind the broiler door and valve shield. To reach it, remove the oven bottom (see the Care and cleaning of the range section), the burner baffle and the valve shield. To adjust the flow of air, loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to allow more or less air into the burner tube as needed.
Safety Instructions Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports—A (bottom), B, C and D (top). Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Using your oven for baking and Using your oven for roasting sections. The oven has 4 shelf positions. Oven Vents ■ The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop. Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Using the oven.
www.GEAppliances.com To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. How to Set the Oven For Baking Close the oven door. Then turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature. Oven Shelves Type of Food Shelf Position Angel food cake A Biscuits, muffins B or C Cookies or cupcakes B or C As a general rule, place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either the shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Cookies For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven. Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. Allow 1 to 11⁄2 inch space between pans as well as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.
www.GEAppliances.com Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Roasting is easy; just follow these directions: How to Set the Oven For Roasting Check the weight of the meat. Place it fat side up (or for poultry, breastside-up) on a roasting rack in a shallow pan. The melting fat will baste the meat.
Safety Instructions Using the oven for broiling. Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. Your range has a compartment below the oven for broiling. A specially designed broiler pan allows dripping fat to drain away from the food. Both the oven and broiler compartment doors should be closed during broiling.
Broiling Guide ■ The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broiling. ■ Always use the broiler pan that comes with your range. Food Bacon Amount or Thickness Time In Minutes First Side Second Side Comments 3 min. A 10–11 min. 4–5 min. Space evenly. 1 to 11⁄2 lbs. A 12 min. 5–6 min. Chicken 1 whole 2 to 21⁄2 lbs., split lengthwise A 30–35 min. 25–30 min. Fish 1 lb. fillets 1/4 to 1/2″ thick B 5 min. 5 min. Steaks less than 1″ thick cook through before browning.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced.
Burners The holes in the surface burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame. NOTE: A screw holds each of the burners in place to keep them from wobbling around during shipment. Remove and discard the shipping screw. Control Panel and Knobs Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel—they will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well.
Removable Oven Bottom First remove the shelves from the oven. The oven bottom lifts from the front. Grasp each side of the oven bottom, push it to the back of the oven, lift upward from the front until it is clear—lift it to remove from the front. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. NOTE: If the oven bottom is replaced incorrectly, it may warp and cause undesirable baking results. Cleaning the Oven Bottom The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish.
Broiler Pan and Grid Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range. Lift-Off Oven Door Slot The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. Upper hinge arm Hinge lock To remove the door: Open the door to the full open position. Pull the hinge locks up over the hinge hooks on both sides. Lower hinge arm Grasp the door firmly on each side, lift slightly and pull it straight out and away from the oven.
Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. Porcelain Oven Interior With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of the oven will stay new-looking for years. Operating Instructions Let the range cool before cleaning. We recommend that you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the range. Care and Cleaning Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also be used.
Safety Instructions Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Installations must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the state, province, or region where this appliance is being installed. IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector’s use. NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed.
Read these instructions completely and carefully. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation of the range. ■ Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED: ■ Pencil and ruler ■ Gas line shut-off valve ■ Two pipe wrenches (one for backup) ■ Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread ■ Open-end or adjustable wrench ■ Level tape with Teflon* that resists action of natural and LP gases ■ Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2 ″ I.D.
WARNING! INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ■ The ventilating hood must be constructed ■ If a 30″ clearance between cooking surface and overhead combustible material or metal cabinets cannot be maintained, protect the underside of the cabinets above the cooktop with not less than 1/4″ insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122″ thick.
Read these instructions completely and carefully. Range Location Do not locate the range where it may be subject to 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. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation of the range. Recommended gas and electric supply location A 30″ Min. Care and Cleaning 13″ Max.
Safety Instructions Read these instructions completely and carefully. WARNING! Anti-Tip Bracket Operating Instructions • ALL RANGES CAN TIP • INJURY COULD RESULT • INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE • SEE INSTRUCTIONS Anti-tip bracket attaches to the floor to hold either rear range leg. When fastening to the floor, be sure that the screws do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing. If you cannot be sure of this, use shorter screws that will not penetrate through the flooring.
Safety Instructions Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Converting the Range for Use with LP (Propane) Gas (if necessary) Skip to Step 4 if conversion is not necessary. Operating Instructions This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. When converting to LP gas, keep these instructions in case you need to convert back to natural gas.
Converting the Surface Burners: LP gas cap (marked with “L”) Natural gas cap (marked with “N”) OR Adjusting the Air Shutter: 1. To adjust the air shutter for LP gas, loosen the Phillips head screw and Screw rotate the shutter to the full open position. Air Check the flame size for shutter LP gas. The flame should have approximately 1-inch blue cones. After 30 seconds of burner Hood operation, check for flames lifting off the burner ports.
Safety Instructions Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Converting the Range for Use with LP (Propane) Gas (continued) Light the Oven Pilot Operating Instructions (if the range has standing pilots) Care and Cleaning 1. Be sure the OVEN TEMP knob is in the OFF position. 2. Remove the oven bottom or open the broiler door and remove the broiler pan. See the Care and cleaning of the range section. 3. Find the oven pilot port at the back of the oven. 4.
Safety Instructions Read these instructions completely and carefully. Connect the Range to Gas House piping Nipple Gas shut-off valve Flare union adapter Nut Install a manual shutoff valve in the gas line in an easily accessible location outside of the range. Be sure you know how and where to shut off the gas supply to the range. Range pressure regulator Tighten all connections as necessary to prevent gas leakage in the range or supply line. CAUTION: Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
Read these instructions completely and carefully. To Make Electrical Connection (if range has electric ignition) CAUTION—FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation of the range. ■ This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual, properly grounded and polarized branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or time-delay fuse, as noted on the rating plate.
Safety Instructions Read these instructions completely and carefully. If Range Has Electric Ignition In the event of an electrical power failure, the top burners can still be used. To light a burner, hold a lighted kitchen match adjacent to the top burner to be used and turn valve knob to LITE. USE EXTREME CAUTION. Light the Oven Pilot (on standing pilot models) Care and Cleaning 1. Be sure the OVEN TEMP knob is in the OFF position. 2.
Read these instructions completely and carefully. Oven Burner Air Shutter Adjustment Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation of the range. Lock screw Orifice cap Care and Cleaning The oven burner flame should be a clean, blue flame with distinct inner cones approximately 1/2 inch long. A soft, lazy flame with indistinct cones means too much gas or not enough air. A noisy lifting flame means too much air.
Safety Instructions Read these instructions completely and carefully. When All Hookups Are Complete Make sure all controls are left in the OFF position. Mobile Home Installation: When ordering parts, always include the model number and serial number to ensure proper replacement parts. Parts may be obtained through General Electric/Hotpoint Factory Service Centers or General Electric/Hotpoint authorized Customer Care® servicers.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Top burners do not light or do not burn evenly The pilots are not lit.
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All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. We Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
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