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Read this bookcarefully. It isintendedto help you operate and maintainyour new ra~lge properly. Immediatelycontactthe dealer (or builder) d~atsold you tile range. Keep it handy for answersto your questions. If you don’tunderstand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Check the Problem Solveron page 25. It lists causes of minor operatingproblems that you can correct yourself.
.. ANTI-TIPbracket suppli~. To check if tie bracket is inswd and engagedproperly,removetie drawer (on models so equipped) and inspect tie rear levelingleg. Make sure it fits securelyinto tie slot in tie bracket. For modelswithouta storage drawer, carefilly tip @erange forward to check if tie ANTITIP bracket is engagedwiti tie Ievelhg leg. If you pull the range out from tie wafl for any reason, make sure tie rear leg is re~rned to its position in tie bracket when you push he range back. ., -----. .._.
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Model RB524J @ 1 Model and Serial Numbers 2 SurfaceUnit Controls i e 3 “ON” Indicator Light/Lights for Surface Units 4 Oven Set Control 5 Oven TernpControl 6 Oven CyclingLight Clock& MinaTlrner 7 AutomaticOven Timer, Clock and Minute Timer 14 8 Stay-UpCalrod@SurfaceUnit (,Maybe raisedbut not removed whencleaningunderunit.) 23 ] 3 6-in. 1 8-in. 9 Plug-InCalrod@SurfaceUnit (May be removedwhencleaning underunit.) 23 3 6-in. 1 8-in.
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.,: .{ -.-, . .. , a . } ] 2 Surface Unit Controls I 10 2 3 “ON” Indicator Light/Lights for Surface Units 10 2 4 Oven Set Control 15 e 1 5 Oven Temp Control 15 6 Oven CyclingLight 15 7 AutomaticOven Timer, Clock and Minute Timer 14 8 S&y-UpCalrod” Surface Unit (May be raised but not removed when cleaning under unit.) 23 3 6-in. 1 $-in. 3 6-in. 1 $-in. 3 6-in. 18-in.
Yoursurface unitsand controls are designedto giveyouan infinite choiceof heat setiingsfor surface unit cooking. At both OFF and HIGH positions, there is a slightniche so control “clicks” at thosepositions; “click” on HIGH marks the highestsetting; the lowestsettingis betweenthe wordsWARMafidOFF. In a quiet kitchen, you mayhear slight “clicking” soundsduring cooking, indicatingheat settingsselected are being maintaind.
,, 1 ..? . designedforcanningpurposes.Check the manufacturer’sinstructionsand recipesfor preserving foods.Be sure canner is fiat-bottomeda~]d fitsoverthe center of your Calrod@ unit. Since canning generateslarge amountsof steam, be carefulto avoidburns from steam or heat. Canning should only be done on surface units. Q. Can I cover my drip pans with foil? A. No. Clean as recommended in Cleaning Guide. A. Cookware without flat surfaces is not recommended.
— 1.usemedium-or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum cookware conductsheat faster &an other metals. Cast iron and coatedcast iron cookwareis slow to absorb heat, but generally cooks evenlyat LOW or MEDIUM settings.Steel pans may cook unevedy if not combined with otier metals. cooti. Flat ground~roceram” saucepansor still.etscoated on the bottom with aluminumgenerally cook ~V~rdY. 2. Toconsene tie most tooting energy,pans shouldbe flat on the bottom, havestraightsides and tight fitting lids.
3. Deep Fat F~ing. Do not overfill ketilewith fat tia~may spill over wher}addi~~gfood. Frosty foods bubblevigorously.Watchfoods frying at HIGH temperaturesarid keeprange and hood clean from accum,~llatedgrease. Fmd Cookware Dii%ctiollsand Setting to Smt cooking Setting to Complete Cookiri~ Fnea Chicken Covered Skillet HIGH. Melt fat. Switchto MED HI to brownchicken. LOW,Cover skiliet and cook until tender. Uncoverlast fewminutes. Pan fried bacon Uncovered Skillet HIGH.
The automatictimer and clock on your range are helpfuldevices~hat serve severalpurposes.Theknob locationson some rangemodels may vary and will look likeone of the two sets of timers below. h~odels: RB536J, m46J and RS47GJ ‘Ilnle Bak6 uses Automatic mnler Using AutomaticTimer, yOLJ call TIME BAKE with the ovenstarting immediatelyand turning off at the Stop Time set or set both DELAY START(some models may say START)and S~P dia~sto automaticallystart aridstop oven at a later time of day.
,,.- 0$’enInterior Slleivos properly.Read over-thedirections for the AutomaticOven Timer so you understandits use with the controls. 2. Check oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removingandreplactigthemproperly, to givesure, sturdy support. 3. Read over information and tips that follow, 4. Keep this book handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of getting acquainted with your range.
. f.<~~~eg ;~ ~ >J . \Vhencookinga food for the first time in your new oven, use time given on recipes as a guide. Oven thermostats,over a period of’years, may “drift” from the factorysetting and differencesin timing between an old and a new ovenof 5 to 10 minutesare not unusual and you maybe inclinedto thinkthatthe new ovenis not performing correctly. However,your new ovenhas been set correctly at the factory and is more apt to be accurate than the ovenit replaced.
Roasting is COOking by clry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncoveredin your oven. Roastingtemperatures, which should be lf)wand steady,keep spatteringto a minimum. When roasting, it is not necessary to sear, baste, cover or add water to your meat. Roastingis really a baking procedureused formeats.Therefore, bven controls are set to BAKE. (Youmay hear a siightclicking sound, indicating the ovenis workingproperly.
before roasti~]g.Use meat probe for more accurate doneness. Control signals when foodhas reached set temperature. (Do not place probe in stuffing.) just Type temperaturerise, if desired, remove Ioastfrom oven at5°t0100F. less than temperature orIguide.
Broil;ngis cooking foodby intense r~diantheat from the upper unit in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow ~hesesteps to keep spatteringand smokingto a minimum. Step 1: If meat has fator gristle near edge, cut Verticalslashesthrough both about 2“ apart. If desired, fat may be trimmed, leavinglayer about 1/8”thick. Step 2: Place meat on broiler rack in broiler pan which comes with range. Alwaysuse rack so fat drips intobroiler pan; otherwisejuices maybecomehot enoughto catchfire.
., : f$$~d<~~ways us: broiler partand rack To slash, cut crosswisethrough outer fat surfacejust to the edge of the meat. Use tongs to turn meat over to preventpiercing lneat and losingjuices. 4. If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only. 5. When arranging food on pan, do not.let fatty edges hang over sides, which could soil ovenwith fat dripping. JthdtCOmeSWithyour oven.
Proper care and cleaningare importa~ltso yo~lrrange will give you efficientand satisfactory service. Followthese directions carefilly in caring for your range to assure safeand proper maintenance. The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However,any acid foods spilled (such as fruitjuices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain on the finish.
. Toincreasetemperature,turn tow~~fi HI or WISE; to decrease turn towardLo or LOWER. Each notch changestemperature 10degrees. Stay-upunits camot be removed. To replace a plug-in unit: Youcan lift a stay-upunit upward about 6“ and it will lock in the up position. @First place the drip pan, then the trim ring into the sutiace unit cavity found on top of the coohop so the unit receptacle can be seen through the opening in the pan. @Replace the drip pan and trim ring into the recess in the cooktop.
PART I Do not clean the bakeunit or broil unit. Allysoil will bum off when the unit is heated, NOTE: The bake unit is hingedand can bc iifted eentlv:0 clean the ovenfloor. If ] spillover,residue,or ash ac;urnu]atesaround the~~ke’unit,gently -.. wipearound the unit with warm water. Broiler %n and Rack e Soapand Water e Soap-FilledScouringPad e CommercialOvenCleaner Drain fat, cool pan and rack slightly.(Do not let soiledpan and rack standin ovento cool.) Sprinkleon detergent.
POSSIBLE CAUSE~D MymDY o%~ENWILL NOT WORK Plug on range is not completelyinserted in tie electrical outlet. The circuit breaker in yourhouse has been tripped, or a fuse 1]2sbeen blown. Oven controls not properly set. OVEN LIGHT DOES Nm wow Ligl~tbulbis loose. Bulb is defective.Replace. Switch operating ovenlight is broken. Call for service. FOODDOES Nm BROIL PROPERLY OVEN SET knob not set at BROIL. OVEN TEMP knob not set at BROIL. Door notIeftajaras recommended. Improper she~fpositionbeing used.
,- We’reproudof our service and~ W~~t YOUtO be pleased. ]f for sOme reason you are not happywith the service you receive, here are three steps to followfor firther help. FIRST,contact thepeople who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solvethe problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number—to: .— . —.. ~...5. .. .— i-.--H-—-—.
r——— I YOURHOTPOINT RANGE I WHAT Save proc3f of WARRANTY or~g~nal purchasedatesuch as your IS COVERED sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty periocf. .—FULL ONE-YEARV$ARRANTY For one yearfromdateoforiginal —. — This warranty is extended to theoriginalpurchaserandany succeedingownerforproducts purchase,wewillprovide,freeof purchasedforordinaryhomeuse charge,partsandservicelabor inthe48 mainlandstates,Hawaii inyourhometorepairorreplace ar]dWashington, D.C.