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.— savetime and money. It is intendedto helpyouoperate and maintainyour new range properly. Keepit handyfor answersto your questions. If you don’tunderstandsomething or needmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225 wI*itedown themode~ andserialnumbers. Dependingon yourrange,you’ll find the modeland serialnumbers on a labelon the frontof therange, behindthekickpanel,storage draweror broilerdrawer.
;. ,,: : -.______ 1 lwiPoRTANT SAFETY NOTICX “~heCalifornia Safe Drinking f}~aterand Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governorof Californiato publish a list of substancesknown to the state to cause cancer,birth defectsor otherreproductiveharm, and requiresbusinessesto warn customersof potentialexposure to such substances.
For your safety9never use W’arllling or yourappliancefor heatingtileroom. a Do not usewater on grease $ fires. Neverpick up a flaming pan. TLIi~off burner,then sn~otherflamingpan by covering pan completelywith well-fitting lid, cookiesheetor tlat tray. Flaming greaseoutsidea pan can be put out by coveringwith bakingsoda or, if available,a muhi-purposedry chemicalor foam-typefire extinguisher. s ~~ ~~~~~~~~ fl~~~~~~~ materials in an oven, a range storage drawer or near 2 Cooktop.
* wheKR broiling9if meatis too close to the flame?the fat may ignite.Trim excessfat to prevent ,, i * Y ! when opening the door ofa klot oven.Thehot air and steam that escapecan causeburns to hands,faceand eyes. ~ Keep oven free from grease Do not!eaveplasticitenlson tl~ecoolftop—theymay melt if left too close to the vent. s De ~lotleaveany itemson the cooktop.The hot air from the buildup. vent may ignite flammableitems and will increasepressure in closed containers,which may cause them to burst.
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‘Fosetthe Timer 1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad. “:00” appears on the display and “SET TIMER” flashes. 2. Use the UP and DOWN pads to set the timer. Short taps on the UP or DOWN pad change the timer’s setting one minute at a time. Pressing and continuingto hold the UP pad increasesthe setting five minutes at a time until one hour (“1 :00”) is displayed. After one hour is displayed,pressing and holding the UP pad increases the setting 15 minutes at a time.
~O~~OWdi~~CtiO~S below if yOU~ range has the clock and timer ShOW~ above. clock CIock,push in the knob and turn it to the right. Let the knob out when the clock hands reach the correct time. Continue turning the knob to 0~. To set the Timer The Timer has been combined with the range clock. Use it to time all your precise cooking operations. You’llrecognize the Timer as the pointer that is different in color .== &an the clock hands.
— .—— .- Lighting Instructions for Electric IgnitionModels The surfaceburners on these ranges have s~andingpilots that must be lit initially.To light them: 1. Be sure surface burner control knobs are in the OFF position. 2. Remove the grates and lift the cooktop up (see the Lift-Up Cooktop section). 3. Locate the two pilot ports and light each of them with a match. Note: If the pilot is too high or low, you can adjust it.
..—___________ — ..—— Top”of”Rangecookware The flame size on a gas burner shoulcimatch the cookware you arc using. FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. .4ny flame larger than the bottom of ~hecookwa~eis wasted and only serves to heat the handle. JVhen using aiuminum or aluminunl-e~ad stainless steel pots and pans, adjust the flame so the circle it makes is about 1/2 inch smaller than the bottom of the cookware.
—.. for Lighting Instructions To lightthe ovenburner: Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to the desired temperature.The burner should light within 60 seconds. Proper flame configuration: While using the oven burner, visually check the burner flame in the broiler compartment.If flame does not burn as described in the Installation section of this book, adjust the flame following the directions on those pages. Power fai~ure?An electrical power failure will not affect a lighted standing oven pilot.
.. ...7 The oven is vented through duct - “~~$i==. openings at the rear of the cooktoP. ~ t$&:~&3--.. -,,3 =7:==”= (See Features section.) Do not ,,; block these openings when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be unintempted. ‘ The Vefit openingsand nearby surfaces may become hotsDo not touch them. @Handles of pots and pans on tile eooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent. .
must open the door, open it partially---only3 or 4 inches-—-and close it as quickly as possible. ~Do not disturb the heat circulation in the oven with the use of aluminum foil. If foil is used, place a small sheet of it, about 10by 12 inches at the most, on a lower shelf several inches below the food. Do not place foil on the oven bottom. 1. Position the shelf or shelvesin the oven. If cooking o~~two shelves at the same time, stagger the cookware for best heat circulatiori.
.......... . . ._._ ... ...._____— ~v . ‘~~:~[~:~ I*IJreheating is very important ,.. --fy ‘’when halii~lgfoods Sucilas ,r=%% biscuits~cookies, cakes and other - ~ {~$$pastries. Preheat the ovan for at -=- least 10 minutes. Preheating is not .... necessary when roasting or for .._ -., ..-.!. -., long-time cooking of whole meals. 2. Aluminum pans conduc~heat quickly. For most conventional baking, light, shiny finishes give best results because they help prevent overbrowning.
Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncoveredin your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady,keep spatteringto a minimum. When roasting, it is not necessary to sear, baste, cover or add water to your meat. The oven has a special low shelf (R) positionjust above the oven bottom. Use it when extra cooking space is needed, for example, when roasting a large turkey. The shelf is not designed to slide out at this position.
Doneness Meat Beef,Tendercuts:rib,highquality sirlointip,rumpor topround* Lamblegor bone-inshoulder* Vealshoulder,leg or loin* Porkloin,rib or shoulder* Ham,precooked ‘% Forbonelessrolledroastsover6 inchesthick,add 5 to 10minutes perpoundto timesgivenabove. Poultry Chickenor Duck Chickenpieces Turkey I ‘-m Approximate ~O~Sti~~Time in Bfinutes per Pound to 5 Ibs. 6 to 8 lbs. 24-35 18-25 35-39 25-31 39-45 31-33 21.
...—..—.—... Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Your range has a compartinentbelow the oven for broiling.A specially designedbroilerpan and rack allows drippingfat to drain awayfrom the foods and be kept away from the high heat of the gas flame. Both the oven and broiler Compartinent doors should be Closedduring broiling.
,., j . ....—— .— .-— 1 I GrouE?dBeef 1 lb. Beef Steaks Rare 34ediunl We]] Done Rare Nfedium Well Done Chicken (450°) (4 patties) 1/~to ~/~ in. thick 1 in. thick (~ to ~~ lbS.) B, C B A I English Muffins 2, split ~[oq A I 9 12 13 10 I I .-. 7 5-6 8-9 B, C ‘Q ..= Ham Siices(450°) 25-30 Reduce times about 5 to 10 mi!lutes per side for cut-up chicken. Brush each side with melted butter. Broil skin-side-down first.
Proper care and cleaningare importantso your range }l~iilgive efiicient and satisfactory dI;OLI service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. .— —..— cl\urFIoF4: D(1 T40T OPERATE TEIE BURNER wlrrHouT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. caps Bllrner (on modelswith sealedburners) Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Dry them with a cloth—don’t reassemble them wet.
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Outel”Painted Finish When the range is cool, wash the top, front and, if exposed, the sides with mild soap and water. Never use any harsh abrasivesor cleaning powders that may scratch or mar the painted surface. Rinse the surface with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. If you wish, occasionally apply a thin coat of mild cleaning wax to help protect the finish. control Panel and mobs It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven.
.......... ... ..” --------- —.. ovenLamp Replacement fron; the pan. Carefully pour out Ihc ~rease in the pan iiltO a proper container. Wash and rinse the (>r~ilerpan and rack in hot, st~apywater. If food has burned on: sprinkle the rack wi[h detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth.That way, burned-on foods will soak loose while the meal is being served. Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the broiler compartment.
...—.-—. .— ——- ”..-..— . . ..——.——.—— _—_ (on all models except those with Contin~lous-Cle:lllillg ovens) Wlithproper ccare,the porcelain enamel interior will retain its attractive finish for many Yewis. Soap anti water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleanser. Soapy, wet pads may ~lSO be used.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS Drain fat and cool pan and rack slightly.(Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in oven to cool.) Sprinkle on detergent.Fill the pan with warm water and spread a damp cloth or paper towel over the rack. Let ptn and rack stand for a few minutes.Wash; scour if necessary,Rinse and dry. OPTION: The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in ii dishwasher. Control Panel =Damp Cloth *Paper Towel a ,Soapand Water DO NOT USE abrasives, cleaning powders, steel WOOI or plastic balls.
.————.—. —.—..-— —— r40’TE:Let raige/Qven parts COOIbefore touching or halldiing. — , I’tAErr filA~I;RIAIS TO USE Drip Pans (on modcis so equipped) ‘ soap and water “ Soap-Filled ScouringPad PorcelainEn2nlel Oven Botioni:~ *Soap and Water “ Soap-FilledScouring Pad oCommercialOven Cle8ner GENIZRAI.DIRECr~IONS .— Cool p:~nsslightly.Sprinklewith detergent and wash or scour pans widl warm wolcr.Rinse and dry. Use same directionsfor cleaningas for Oven Liner, below.
10provide accurate temperatures. Fiowever,if your new oven is i-ep]acing one you have usedfor severalyears,youmay noticea c!ifference~nthe degree of browning or the length of time required when using your Fdvorite recipes. This is because oven temperature controls have a tendency to “drift” over a period of years. Before attempting to have the thermostat of your new oven changed, be sure you have carefully followed the baking time and temperature recommended by the recipe.
FORYOURSAFETY If you smell gas: 1* open tindows. 2. Don’t touch eIectical Stitches. 3* Efinguish any open flme. 4. Imlnedately call your gas supplier. FORYOURSAFETY Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacentcombustible surfaces.
....-.—. ........ ...-.. A%%,L.m ..% s.yq[~$$ ~, ~ I:iitir:k+’ d:3?Rf3BJ? SAFETY iHsTRucTloM$ ~ x: ;j ~L &ilswllatio12 of tiis range must Codormtith # localcodes, or in .&e absenceof local Codes, %Gtil+&eNatioR%d Fuel Gas code, mTsI ~ Z223. 1, latest edition. ‘-This range has been design-certifiedby the &~~ericanGas Associationaccording to ANSI Z21.1,latest edition.As with any applianceusing gas and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you should follow.
—.. ~ FOOLS You WBLL HEEn Q,SeeDimensions and Clearancesin this section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions.These dimensionsmust be met for safe use of your range. The locationof the electricaloutlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet bcations) maybe adjusted to meet specific requirements. @The range may be placed with 0’1clearance (flush) at the back walland sidewalls of the range.
mi?RY3iBEABEQUATEGM SU9PLY ~ ‘four range is designed to operate at a pressure ~’()[4 inches of water column on natural gas or, if .Z:Itsigned for LP gas (propane or butane), 10 ~lnchesoof water column. Nflakesure you are ‘)supplyln~ your range with the type of gas for ~~~hich it is designed.
connector Hookup Pressure Regulator 4 Adapter L&+ a v Hookup Union Nipple i 90° Elbow 1+ AL_,@m * ~ .. Black Iron Pipe+9 ‘c u I Manifold Pipe .-“r,,) -’‘. .. ...
.— m&@$!HEgT FMEMH%ETOGM (continued) :~,1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve iu the ;Jgas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the $:range knows where and how to shut off the gas 3 supply to the range. $=’ s> 2. Install male 1/211flare union adapter to the 1/211N~ internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator. 0~3 models equipped titi dud burners9 install male 1/21!flare union adapter to the I/21t NPT internal thread at inlet of pressure regu~ator.
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me range should be installedin its permanent positionbefore any pilots are lit or adjusted. CAUTION:Make sure the surface burner control knobs are in the “OFF’ positionsbefore attempting to light the pilots. 1. Raise the cooktop. 2. Light both pilots with a match. 3. To avoidpilot outage, use caution when closing cooktop after fighting pilots. 2. adj be smallhole near th; center of the manifoldpanel. 3. To adjust, use a blade-typescrewdriverwith a shaft diameter of less than 3/16”.
.— QuaIi& ofmaRnes The combustionqualityof burner flamesneeds to be determined visually. (A) YeMowaames— Callfor service Heater Pilot Flame sutia%@ Surner #gmi#:@R Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the pilots have been lighted (on models so equipped) and range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Stindhg Pilot Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to HI position.The burner should light within a few seconds.
.. ~ ‘~odetermine if the bottom burner flamesare burning properly,first remove the ovenbottom ,;=and the burner baffle. 1a\& P ‘ ~> / <~<~ \ ~J m\ / “— Toremove tieoven botiom: 1. Removeknurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom. 2. Grasp oven bottom at finger slots on each side. ~, Liftrear of oven bottom enough to clear the lip of range frame, then pull out.
1. Remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or l
3;” 1/21/open-end wrench ~ Tm]n open-end or socket wrench, I or adjustable wrench ~ Flat blade screwd~iver (small) M PR&PmE MH6E FOR COHWERS!OH (1) Twn offgas supp~ at tieWall. (2) Ttwn offtieelectieal power to tie If it is this regulator: 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. rmge.
E m Note: On some models the shut-off valve may be in a different location. LP orificespuds are in a smallplasticbag packed S ~with this Use and Care book. LP orificespuds have a 2-digitnumber and the Letter “L”on one side. Each orificespud willalso have 1 or 2 4 grooves on one side, denotingthe locationon the range where it is to be installed. is this regulator: 1Hit 1. Removecap and forciblysnap out plastic plunger from bottom of cap. 2. Turn plunger over and forcibly snap back in original location.
.-.—..—— . 1If wires through the burner holes in ,,~ ‘-..-, ,.- I ‘.k -j~ ~ wires were disconnected to remove the --’-L.cooktop, feed .-. ,-.3 -‘ f~~~-:;) the cookIo~.Attach to each burner electrode ‘ terminal c~refully, making sure not to bend the ~ terminal. Then lower cooktop until it snaps .$ over the clips. Elec?rode l-all Scre}v 7. Carefullyinsert burner bases straight down with the tube over the ortice spud.
m~~~us~ AI% AOJUSTFAEMT SMUTFER For W loosen the ~aS, Phillipshead screw and rotate the shutter to the full Screw open position.With baffle in place,flames should have Air Shutter approtirnately l-inch blue cones and should not extend beyond the edges of the burner baffle.After 30 seconds of burner operation,check for flames liftingoff burner ports. If liftingis observed, graduallyreduce air shutter opening untilflames are stabilized. For natird gas, the shutter should be open 1/2 to 2/3 of the way. 1.
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.—— ————————— so~ver .-.--— --. .————. TROBLENI POSSIBLE CAUSE .—— * Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. e The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been b]own. e Oven controls not properly set. @Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet.
.... .. L._.- Whateveryourquestionabout any Hotpoint major appliance,GEAnswer Centel@informationserviceis available to help.Yourcall-an.clyoLIr question-will be answeredpromptly and courteously,And you can callany time.GEAnswerCentex@ serviceis open 24 hours a day 7 daysa week. Our consumer serviceprofessionals ~~-ill provide expert repair serviceon --” your Hotpoint appliance, scheduled .=.? ~. ~,.3=at a time bat’s convenient for you.
a--+. r..—-— ,. —...,.—— —— YOURHOTPOINTGAS RANGE WARRANTY . d Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelledcheck to establishwarranty period. — . FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any pati of fhe range that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
