Hotpoint RGB744 Manuale Utente

Aluminum Foil 21, 23, 25, 30Anti-Tip Device 2, 3, 35, 43Appliance Registration 2Before You Call for Service 53, 54Thermostat Adjustment—Do It Yourself

10SURFACE COOKING(continued)Top-of-Range CookwareAluminum: Medium-weight cookware isrecommended because it heats quickly and evenly.Most foods brown e

OVEN TEMP Control KnobThe OVEN TEMP control maintains thetemperature you set for normal oven operation as well as for broiling. Push in and turn to se

FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROLS, CLOCK AND TIMERClock and Timer with Press Pads(on some models)1. CLOCK. Press this pad before setting the clock. To se

Power Outage (on models with press pads) End of Cycle Tones (on models with press pads)When power is restored, you will need to reset the clock.All ot

14USING YOUR OVENBe sure you understand how to set the controlsproperly. Practice removing and replacing the shelveswhile the oven is cool. Read the i

Using Your OvenThe oven is vented through duct openings at the rearof the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not blockthese openings when cooking i

BAKINGDo not lock the oven door with the latch duringbaking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.Your oven temperature is controlled very accurat

BakingBaking GuidesWhen using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results.17Cookies Aluminum FoilWhen baking

18TIMED BAKINGAutomatic Oven Timer (on models with press pads)How to Time BakeDo not lock the oven door with the latch duringregular timed baking. The

19Timed BakingHow to Set Delay Start and Automatic StopTo avoid possible burns, place the shelves in thecorrect position before you program the oven.Y

2HELP US HELP YOU…Read this guide carefully.It is intended to help you operate and maintain yournew range properly.Keep it handy for answers to your q

20ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT—DO IT YOURSELF!You may feel that your new oven cooks differentlythan the one it replaced. We recommend that youuse your n

ROASTINGDo not lock the oven door with the latch duringroasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat

22ROASTING(continued)Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with ameat thermometer?A. Checking the finished internal temperature at thecompletion of

23Roasting BroilingBROILING1. If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cutvertical slashes through both about 2″ apart. Ifdesired, the fat may

24BROILING GUIDEThe oven door must be closed during broiling.• Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes withyour range. It is designed to minimi

25Broiling Operating the Self-Cleaning OvenOPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVENNormal Cleaning Time: 3 hoursBefore a Clean CycleWe recommend venting with

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN(continued)How to Set the Oven for Cleaning How to Set the Amount of Cleaning Time 1. Turn the OVEN SET knob and the O

Operating the Self-Cleaning OvenHow to Delay Start of Cleaning To Stop a Clean Cycle (all models)Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the OFF position. This wil

CARE AND CLEANINGProper care and cleaning are important so your rangewill give you efficient and satisfactory service. Followthese directions carefull

Care and CleaningCAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS(IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE.Drip Pans (on some models)Remove t

3Important Safety InstructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE• The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of California

30CARE AND CLEANING(continued)Burner GratesLift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularlyand, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot,soa

Care and CleaningLift-Off Oven DoorThe oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need helpremoving and replacing the door. To remove the door,

32Oven Light Replacement (on some models)CARE AND CLEANING(continued)CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb,disconnect the electrical power to

Care and CleaningClean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil,especially grease, may catch on fire. To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may

34INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFOR YOUR SAFETYIf you smell gas:1. Open windows.2. Don’t touch electrical switches.3. Extinguish any open flame.4. Immediat

35• If cabinets are placed above the range, allow aminimum clearance of 30″ between the cookingsurface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets.• If a 3

36INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)GENERAL• See Dimensions and Clearances in this sectionfor all rough-in and spacing dimensions. Thesedimensions m

37CONNECT THE RANGE TO GASShut off the main gas supply valve beforedisconnecting the old range and leave it off untilnew hook-up has been completed. D

38INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups forModels Equipped with Standard Twin BurnersCONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS

39ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (on some models) Electrical Requirements120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branchcircuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp c

• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TOCHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED INCABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THEBACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDRENCLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO

40INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)Usage Situations where Appliance PowerCord will be Disconnected Frequently.Do not use an adapter plug in these s

CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNERYour oven is designed to operate quietly andautomatically. To operate the oven, turn the OVENSET knob to BAKE and the OVE

To determine if the bottom burner flames areburning properly, remove the oven bottom.Flames should have approximately 1″ blue conesand, if range is su

432. Locate the outside edge of the device 21⁄8″toward the center of the range from the markededge of the range.3. Using the device as a template, mar

44CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only)or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LPHOW TO CONVERT A SEALED BURNER RANGEFOR USE WITH LP GAS OR

45CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only)or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LPOrifice Spuds for Converting to LP Gas:LP orifice spuds are

46CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only)or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LPCONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICESOven Burner1. Remove oven d

CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERFor LP gas, loosen thePhillips head screw androtate the shutter to thefull open position. Withbaffle in place, flamessho

48CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Standard Twin Burner models only)or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LPHOW TO CONVERT A STANDARD TWINBURNER RANGE FOR USE W

49CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Standard Twin Burner models only)or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LPBroil Burner (on some models)To convert to LP gas,us

• If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating or as fatsmelt slowly.• Use proper pan size—Avoid pans that ar

50CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Standard Twin Burner models only)or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LPCHECK QUALITY OF FLAMESThe combustion quality of bur

51NOTESInstallation Instructions

52NOTES

53Before You Call for ServiceQUESTION?BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSETOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into

54BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…(continued)PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEOVEN WILL NOT WORK • Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.

Upon request, we will provideBraille controls for a variety ofHotpoint appliances, and abrochure to assist in planning abarrier-free kitchen for perso

WHAT IS COVEREDFULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTYFor one year from date of originalpurchase, we will provide, free ofcharge, parts and service labor inyour home t

6FEATURES OF YOUR RANGEFeatures and appearance vary.Sealed Burners Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above.Sta

7Features of Your RangeFeature Index Explained(Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) on page1 OVEN SET Knob 11, 16, 18, 1

8HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARETO YOUR OLD ONE?Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used to cooking with induction or other electric surfaceuni

9Surface Burner ControlsThe knobs that turn the surface burners on and off arelocated on the control panel in front of the burners. The two knobs on t