Hotpoint RGA724EKWH Use and Care Manual / Warranty
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- Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 1
Oven Door 20 Metal Parts 18 Oven Interior 21 Painted Surfaces 21 Removable Oven Bottom . . . . .19 Shelves 18 Thermostat Adjustment 14 Installation Instructions . . 22-33 LP 33 Troubleshooting Tips 34 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . Back Cover Warranty 35 HOTPOINT Owner's Manual - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 2
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning 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 - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 3
accordance with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians. I Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other service should be - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 4
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I Locate the range out of kitchen traffic I Clean only parts listed in this Owner's - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 5
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge. these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 6
Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS models) or the HI position (on effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling standing pilot models . I If range is located near - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 7
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com SURFACE BURNERS (cont.) I When a pilot goes out (on standing pilot models), you will detect a faint odor of gas as your signal to relight the pilot. When relighting - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 8
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Surface Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models The - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 9
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Never let the flame extend up the sides of the cookware. How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The flame size on a gas burner should - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 10
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ROIL Using the oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. B 450 500 OVEN TEMP OFF 400 260 300 350 Oven Control Your oven is - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 11
Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 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. ge.com The oven . Low fat - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 12
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the oven for baking. 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 - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 13
Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet. - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 14
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the oven for roasting. Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 15
Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the oven for broiling. ge.com 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 - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 16
Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the oven for broiling. Broiling Guide I The oven door and broiler compartment drawer must be closed during broiling. I Always use the broiler pan that comes with your range - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 17
Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the range. ge.com 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 - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 18
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. Clean these holes thoroughly on each burner. Burners The holes in the surface burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 19
to cool first. You can clean the compartment with soap and water, a mild abrasive cleanser, soap-filled scouring pads or an oven cleaner following package directions. 19 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 20
Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven door gasket- it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. If you notice - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 21
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Porcelain Oven Interior With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of the oven will stay new-looking for years. Let the range cool before cleaning. - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 22
. • Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for future reference. • Note - This appliance must be properly grounded. • Servicer - The electrical diagram is in an envelope attached to the back of the range. • Skill Level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Proper - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 23
action of natural and LP gases • Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2″ I.D.) A 5-foot length is recommended for ease of installation but other lengths are acceptable. Never use an old connector when installing a new range. • Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line (3/4″ or 1/2″ NPT - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 24
when installing a gas appliance. IMPORTANT - Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range. CAUTION - Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric Ignition models only). • Have your range installed by - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 25
to wall on either side of range above 36″ height 13″ Maximum depth for cabinets above range top 36″ 0″ To cabinets below cooktop and at the range back A 261⁄2″ Depth with door closed (includes handle) 401⁄2″ 36″ D Models A B C D 20″ Wide 20″ 20 3⁄8″ 2″ 41″ 24″ Wide 24″ 24 3⁄8″ 2″ 41 - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 26
withstand the heat generated (up to 200°F) by the range. (See the Installation Safety Instructions section.) MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION You can find them on a label under the cooktop. See the Lift-Up Cooktop section in this manual or instructions on how to lift the cooktop. IMPORTANT! Remove - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 27
is convertible for use on natural or propane gas. If you decide to use this range on LP gas, conversion must be made by a qualified LP installer before attempting to operate the range on that gas. For proper operation, the pressure of natural gas supplied to the regulator must be between 4″ and - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 28
36″ Models 20″ Wide 24″ Wide Electrical Connection Area A 203⁄8″ 243⁄8″ B Minimum distance to walls above the cooktop on each side B C D 2″ 2″ 21⁄2″ 2″ 3″ 51⁄2″ 5″ 2″ 2″ Gas Hookup Area A FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (Example) Pressure regulator Adapter 1/2″ or 3/4″ Gas pipe Installer - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 29
are completed. 5 LIGHT THE PILOTS (For models equipped with standing pilots. If the range is an electric ignition model, the burners are ignited by electric ignition which eliminates the need for standing pilot lights.) The range should be installed in its permanent position before any pilots are - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 30
Installation Instructions 5 LIGHT THE PILOTS (cont.) B Adjust the Surface Burner service section. If any flame is unsatisfactory, call for service. 4. To avoid pilot outage, slowly lower the cooktop after lighting the pilots. 7 LIGHT THE OVEN PILOT (on standing pilot models) A Be sure the OVEN - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 31
Installation Instructions 8 ADJUST THE OVEN BURNER AIR SHUTTER IF NECESSARY (CONT.) For LP Gas: The flame should have gas, and approximately full open for LP gas. D The oven burner air shutter adjustment is the same on ranges with a gas pilot or electric ignition. 10 REPLACE OVEN PARTS - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 32
be leveled. Leveling legs are located on each corner at the base of the range. A Install the oven shelves (see use and care section for instructions). Put a spirit level or a glass measuring cup partially filled with water on one of the oven shelves. B Turn the legs counterclockwise to raise the - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 33
Hotpoint authorized Customer Care® servicers. CONVERT TO LP GAS (or convert back to natural gas from LP) This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you want to convert to LP gas, the conversion must be performed by a qualified LP gas installer. The conversion instructions and LP - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 34
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service... Problem Oven temperature too hot or too cold Top burners do not light or do not burn evenly Possible Causes Oven thermostat needs adjustment. - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 35
and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Gas Range Warranty. 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 ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800 - Hotpoint RGA724EKWH | Use and Care Manual / Warranty - Page 36
Support. GE Appliances Website ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service
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RGA720
RGA724
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Ranges
20
″
and 24
″
Compact Gas
183D9542P002
49-85104
12-05 JR
Safety
Instructions
. . . . . 2–7, 22, 23, 24
Operating Instructions
Oven
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–16
Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Compartment . . . . . . . .19
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . 20
Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Control Panel and Knobs
. . . . .18
Grates
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . 20
Metal Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Painted Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removable Oven Bottom
. . . . .19
Shelves
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Thermostat Adjustment . . . . . . .14
Installation Instructions
. . 22–33
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Troubleshooting Tips
. . . . . . . 34
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ge.com
Write the model and serial numbers
here:
Model #
______________________
Serial # ________________________
You can find them on a label under the
cooktop. See the Lift-Up Cooktop section
in this manual for instructions on how to
lift the cooktop.
HOTPOINT