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It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range pi-opcrly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 ; -- writedown the model andserialnumbers. Depending on your range, YOU’11 find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front of the range, behind the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer.
.! II$4PORTANT SAYET3< NOTICX The California Saj’eDrinking ~~aterand 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 re~uires businesses to warn cu;tomers of potential exposure to such substances.
~ Adj51sttopblIrIIer~a]mesize * Do notuse water 011 grease tires, Never pick up a flaming pan. TuI-noff burner, [hen smother flaming pan by covering pan completely with w~e]l-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or, if avaiiab~e,a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. so it does notextendbeyondthe edge of the Cooltware.Excessive flame is hazardous.
,, ! -..,.,.. _,________ a Do notleaveplasticitelnson the cooktop—they may melt if left too close to the vent. ~ Do noteiean door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. C1~.re should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. oDo not leave any items on tl~ecooktop.The hot air from the vent may igniteflammable itemsand will increasepressure in closed containers,whichmay causethem to burst.
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1.. seepage Feature Index 1 OVEN SET Knob 10 2 Oven’’On’’Indicator Light 3 (3ven Cleaning Indicator Light 4 Automatic Oven Timer, Clock and Minute Timer 5 Oven Vent 4,5, 10,22 6 OVEN TEMP Knob 7 Grates. Drip Pans (on models so equipped) and Surface Burners 20,21,22,27 8 Surface Burner Controls I 8 9 Cooktop I 21 1{) Broiler Pan and Rack I 16,23,26 11 Oven Shelves (Easily removed or repositioned on shelf supports.
.— —..—.— Yoursurface burners are lighted by electric ignition, eliminatingthe need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames. In case of’a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE position. Use extreme cautionwhen . Before Lighting a Burner After Lighting a Burner @If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times. o.
..-.. - ..,,.........._.....-___-= —. Tap”of”Rang@ cookware Watch the flame, not the knob, as yoLi reduce heat. The ilame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using. 1 I FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARENEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame larger than the bottom of ~hecookwa~eis wasted and only serves to heat the handle. Ivhen using aiuminum o$aluminum.
.— - — Before using %buroven OVENSETcontrol ovenIndicator Light Be sure yoLi understandhow to set the controls properly.Practice removing and replacing the shel$~es while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this book handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. The OVEN SET controi has settings for BAKE, BROIL, TIME BAKE and CLEAN.
‘! j >, -.,.. . -. ———.— .—— pull it toward you, tilt front end upward and pull shelf out. To rep!ace, piace shelf on shelf support with stop-locks (curved extension of shelf) facing up and toward rear of oven. Tilt up front a~]dpush shelf toward back of oven until it goes past “stop” on oven wall. Then lower front of shelf and push it all the way back. This Timer will automaticallystart and stop your oven for you. 13ere’s what you do: 1.
.. Do notlock the oven door with the door Iatcll during baking.This is used for self-cleaningonly. How tosetYourRange forBaIiiHg 1. Position the shelf or shelves in the oven. If cooking on two shelves at the same time,staggerthe cookware for best heat circulation. Place food in oven on center of shelf. Allow at least 2 inches between edge of cookware and oven wall or adjacentcookware. 2. Close the oven door but do not latch it.
;... .,” .._ !!”- ----- 1, Preheating isvery important %vIleIl baking foods Such as ~~~;~~~~, ~~~~~~~,~~~{~$ ~~~ ~~~~~ pastries. Preheat the oven for at ~~~~&~~ ~ea~t10 minutes. preheating is not necessary when roasting or-for long-tim~cooking of w~ole meals. s ~:~+> shelf Time, Minutes c 400°-4750 15-20 B 350°-4000 15-30 B B 400°-4500 350° 20-40 45-55 Preheat cast-iron pan for crisp crust.
,,=. ... .... .......: -— — Roastingis 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.When roasting, it is not necessary to sear, baste, cover or add water to your meat. Step 2: Check weightof roast. Place meat fat-side-upor poultry breast-side-up on roasting rack in a shallow pan. The melting fat will baste the meat. Select a pan as close to the size of meat as possible.
...... ...._—— -— .— —. Approximate Roasting Time 325° Lambleg or bone-inshoulder* Vealshoulder,legor loin* Porkloin,rib or shoulder* Ham,precooked *Forbonelessrolledroastsover6 inchesthick,add5 to 10minutes perpoundto timesgivenabove. 325° 325° 325° 325° Poultry Chickenor Duck Chickenpieces 325° 350° Turkey 325° Doneness in Minutes per Pound Rare: Medium: WellDone: Rare: Medium: WellDone: WellDone: WellDone: Towarm: 3 to 5 lbs. 6 to8 lbs. 24-35 18-25 25-31 35-39 39-45 31-33 ~1.
-.—. .f— Broilii]gis 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. The oven door should be Closed during broiling. 1. Oven does not need to be preheated for broiling. 2. If meat has fat or gristle near the edge, cut vertical slashes through it about 2 inches apart, but don’t cut into meat. We recommend that you trim fat to prevent excessive smoking, leaving a layer about 1/8 inch thick. 3.
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C)peratingthe self”c~eaningoven -. Step 1: Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven— they can’t withstand the high cleaning temperatures. (Oven shelves may be left in oven. NOTE: Shelves will discolor during the self-cleaning cycle.) StepI2: Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. boilovers that are not stuck on before placing two pans, upside down, on each oven shelf.
Folle}l’These steps afterself-cleaning After cleaning is complete, the door wiil stay locked until the oven cools and the CLEANING light goes off. This takes about 30 min~ltes, ~ Step 1: When CLEANING light is off, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door.
f:areand cleating ‘+ .: .1 ~: . .’.: ,.-: I’ropcicare:111~Cleaning !; ., are so yourrangewillgive you~ftlcientand satisf:lctory service,Followthesedirections carefullyin caring for it to help assuresafe and proper maintenance. CAUTION:DO NOF impOrian{ . ~ OPERATETHE BURNRR WITHOUTALL BURNER Grate Burner Cap “/ .“=”J ‘
--...=..__= ___ .—— >! . 2 --~-5 -j -, .,. ~ .; a Cooktop .. .%I.ift”%lp .-. .,1 { A. -.L,. _ ,..5 ---:----j -,~. Ion modelswithdual burners) .<-l;=: Clean the area under the cooktop -,:.j - ~<;~~ often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire. -....“’‘-<~~~~ To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be lifted up. To raise the Cooktop: 1. Be.sure burners are turned off. 2. Remove the grates. 3. Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up.
s-........””.-.—.———— —. outerPaintedFitish DripPails (on modelsso equipped) : Remove the grates and lift out the drip pans. Drip pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand. After pans cool slightly,soak in detergent and hot water, wash with a non-abrasive scouring pad if necessary,then rinse and dry. Caution: Drip pans can NOT be self-cleaned. ovenAir Venh When the range is cool, wash the top, front and, if exposed, the sides with mild soap and water.
‘i’ >- , .—...-.._..%... m,______”__”_ ,—————— [ ovenBottom E~~ iemove the rack from the pan. Y~3YCarefully pour out the grease in the pan into-a‘propercontainer.Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot, soapy water. If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with 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 oven.
Renlovablestorage ~~~fy~~ (on some rnodeis) The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware. Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer. Do not overload ihe storage drawer. If the drawer is too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened. The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range. (on some models) The kick panel may be removed for cleaning under the range.
....—_..—.— —. , The temperaturecontrolin yournew $~~oven ggj;$$;$ has been carefully adjusted ‘~==to provide accurate temperatures. However, if your new oven is replacing one you have used for several years, you may notice a differencein the degreeof browning or the length of time required when using your favorite recipes. This is because oven temperature controls have a tendency to “drift” over a period of years.
1, I’AKF Broiler Pil~ Rack GENERALDIRECTIONS N4ATERIAI.STO USE ~~d Control Panel o Soapand Water ~Soap-FilledScouringPad 0 Dishwasher-Safe Drain fat and cool pan and rack slightly.(Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in oven to cool.) Sprinkleon detergent.Fill the pan with warm water and spread a damp cloth or paper towel over’ the rack. Let pan and rack stand for a few minutes.Wash; scour if necessaly,Rinse and dry. O~ION: The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.
-.—... —. ~ I ,., .., ..! GENERAL DIRECTIONS —— I-ift out when cool. Soak up to 30 minutes,if desired, in a warm solutionof mild liquid detergent. Scour with a plastic pad to remove burned-onfood particles.Dry in a warm oven, Lift out when cool. Soak up to 30 minutes, if desired, in a warm sc)lutionof mild liquid detergent. Scour with a plastic pad to remove burned-onfood particles. Dry in a warm oven. .&*2f Wipe off burner heads.
T H you smell gas: tidows. 1e 2* Don’t toucln electical Stitehese 3. E*guish my open flmeo 4. Immediately call your gasSuppliere open Provideadequate clearances between the range and adjacentcombustiblesurfaces. store or use combustible Do not matetids9 gasoline or Otier flammable his vapors md fiquids or my Otier intieticini~ of appfimce.
— \1 ir;3kP$)RwAE#T sAr&TYiMsFRucrHoHs -. 1 IJ r=lgemustCodorm titi ~ ::?local codes9 O!r 111tieabsence oflocal Codesy ~nstauation ofti>is d %’tititieNational Fuel Gas code, msI Z223. 1, latest edition. ~> Iis range has been design-certified by the “ .herican Gas Association according to WSI Z21.1, latest edition. As with any appliance using gas and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you should follow.
QPhillipsand flat-bladescrewdrivers @Penci]and ruler ~ Two pipewrenches (one tor backup) ~ 1%11 open-endor adjustablewrench ~ 3/1611open-end or socket wrench @See Dimensions and Clearances in this section for all rough-inand spacing dimensions.These dimensionsmust be met for safe use of yotu” range. The locationof the electricaloutlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet hcations) maybe adjusted to meet spec~lc requirements.
~... L.....—— ,., -s~ I ~ mFR@wiaE m&QwATE GM suPrkY ?>,Yourrange is designed to operate at a pressure :~of4 inches of water columnon natural gas or, if F designed for LP gas (propaneor buta~~e),10 ~ inches of water column. Make sure you are ~~~-utip~ying your range with the type ~f gas for ~vhichit is designed.
“ 1“ ‘-f: 1:e ‘ Flex Connector @ At+ I Adapter 90° Elbow (provided) Manifold Pipe Pressure Regulator <- Adapter # Gas Shut-off Valve 1/2”or 3/4” Gas Pipe m Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. i.-.
;.. Install a nlanual gas line shut-offvalvein the a gas line in an easily accessed location outside of 12@volt,60 Herti, properlygrounded branch circuitprotected by a 15-ampor 2@ampcircuit breaker or time delayfuse. ExtensionCord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated ~’iiie range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas >>l.u ~=~~> PPIYto the range. “2. Inst~ll male l/211flare union adapter to the 1/2’1N.
E usage Satiationsw~he,e *ptiaee Power cord *be ArIadapter maybe used only on a 15-ampcircuit. Do not use an adapter on a 20-ampcircuit.Where localcodes permit, a ~MPOWY CONNE~ON maybe made to a properly grounded two-prongwallreceptacle by the use of a UL-listedadapter,availableat most hardware stores. me larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provideproper polari~ in the connection of the power cord. R.
..--.—— -. . .— Ed Sin!.wEfE GFEB!flHss Seal any openings in the wall behind tile range $:and in the floor under the range whe]~hookups “ are completed. ❑ ~HEcK suRF&cE BWRMER IG%HT!OH Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Push in one of the surface burner controls and turn it to the LITE position. You will hear a snapping sound indicating proper operation of the spark module.
Ai- adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. The air adjustment shutter for the top burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven. The flames for the top (broil)burner should be steady with approximately1’1blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle. To determine ifthe bottom burner flames are burning properly,remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle (see below).
mEEWEL!HGFMEPaf#6E I Anti-Tip Device 1 1 Wallplate I ! s H ‘s it willbe installed. 5. Check for levelness by placinga spirit level or a cup, partiallyfilledwith water, on one of the oven racks. If using a spirit level,take two readings— with the levelplaced diagonallyfirst in one direction and then the other. 6. Adjust the Ievefinglegs until the range is level. ?. After the range is level,slide the range away horn the wall so that the Anti-T~pdevice can be installed.
~lS the be in a cation. ❑ PREPMEM*E FORcoHvEBsfl@H (1) Twn off *S supp& attieWw. (2) Twn Ofi tieeleetid power b tiemge. Mrange has not yet been connected to gas supply, or ifflexiblecon~ectionwas made, range maybe pulled out from the wallto make conversion easier. I E 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 nowbe visible on the top of the cap.
— r3 F -t? % Note: C)nsome models the shut-off valve may be in a different location. LP orificespuds are in a smallplasticbag packed with this Use a~d Care book. LP or~~eespuds have a 2-digitnumber and the htter “U’on one side. Each orificespud willalso have 1 or 2 grooves on one side, denotingthe locationon the range where it is to be i~~stalled. Lever shown closed. E it is this regulator: 1. Removecap and forciblysnap out plastic plunger from bottom of cap. ~.
EQMi9VE~ ~flTMSM.L~BBUSMERS (continued) Ifwires were disconnectedto remove the cooktop,feed wires through the burner holes in the cooktop.Attach to each burner electrode terminal carefully,making sure not to bend the terminal.Then lower cooktopuntil it snaps over the clips. Electrode 2. Locatethe thermostat adjustment screw at left of thermostat shaft.Turn screw clockwiseuntilthe small pointer is at LP or N, depending on the type of gas you are converting to. 3. Replaceoven control knob.
beyond the edges of the burner baffle. Mer 30 seconds of burner operation, check for flames lifting off burner ports. If lifting is observed, gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized. For matiral gasy the shutter should be open 1/’2 to 2/3 of the way. When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.
.-7—. . .._. -. —k* .. .. .... ... .-—<— .“=:+:=-. .... ~ .._..._. ...._.. . QuestioEls? ~. ..+...,___ .— -———-+...—— .—.— — ... — Use This Problem Solver ~+q .— —. - ==S’=Y;-= .- — — PRQBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL ~Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. NOT WORK —— ~The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. @Oven controls not properly set. e Door left in locked position after cleaning.
1, .—.— .— ——..— —. —,-——. T 1 . POSSIBLE CAUSE QImproper air/gas ratio in oven. .4djustoven burner air shutters. STRONG ODOR ~An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few times oven is used. This is temporary. OVEN WILLNOT s Oven temperature is too high to set self-cleaning operation. Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls. SELF-CLEAN ~Door latch handle not moved all the way to the right.
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.. ,=&_, &_.. . ....-. , -...— . .--m -. —m.. -———..— .~, .. . YOURHOTPOINTGAS RANGE WARRANTY Save proof of orlglnal purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelledcheck to establish warranty period. -— WHAT Is COVERED 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 the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect.