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Hotpoint RGB744 Before You Call For Service…, Problem, Possible Cause, Do It Yourself section

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…

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	PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE

	OVEN WILL NOT WORK		• Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.

	• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
	• Oven controls not properly set.
	• Door left in locked position after cleaning.

OVEN TEMPERATURE	• The OVEN TEMP knob needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD	Thermostat—Do It Yourself section.

FOOD DOES NOT ROAST	• Oven controls not properly set. See the Baking or Roasting section.
OR BAKE PROPERLY	• Shelf position is not correct.
	• Shelf position is not correct.
	• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
	• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
	Do It Yourself section.
	• Clock not set correctly.
	• Aluminum foil used improperly in the oven.
	• Oven bottom not securely seated in position.

FOOD DOES NOT	• Oven controls not properly set. See the Broiling section.
BROIL PROPERLY	• Oven door and/or broiler drawer not closed.
	• Oven door and/or broiler drawer not closed.
	• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling section.
	• Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
	• Cookware is not suited for broiling.
	• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan grid has not been fitted properly
	and slit as recommended.
	• Oven bottom not securely seated in position.

OVEN WILL NOT	• Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation. Allow the range to cool
SELF CLEAN	to room temperature and reset the controls.
	• Door latch handle not moved all the way to the right.

OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER	• Oven controls not set properly. Review Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
CLEAN CYCLE	• Heavily soiled oven requires 31⁄2 to 4 hours of cleaning time.
	• Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle.

OVEN DOOR	• Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF. Allow the oven to cool and
ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED	then unlatch the door.
WHILE BAKING

OVEN DOOR WILL	• Oven must cool below locking temperature. Do not lock the door with
NOT UNLOCK	door latch except when using self-clean feature or the oven may lock.

STRONG ODOR	• Improper air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutter.
	• An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few
	times oven is used. This is temporary.

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Hotpoint RGB744 installation instructions Before You Call For Service…, Problem, Possible Cause, Do It Yourself section

Contents

Contents &Installation of Models RGB744 RGB745How to get the best from Your RangeHELP US HELP YOU… IF YOU NEED SERVICESave time and money Before you request service… Read this guide carefullyIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSImportant Safety Instructions When You Get Your RangeSurface Cooking IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBaking, Broiling and Roasting Self-CleaningOvenSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions19 8 9 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGERGB745 shown 16 15 14 11 13Features of Your Range HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? SURFACE COOKINGLighting Instructions Cooktop Comparison How to Select Flame SizeCooking SurfaceTop-of-RangeCookware SURFACE COOKINGDo not use a wok on any OVEN SET Control Knob FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROLSof Your Oven Controls OVEN TEMP Control KnobFEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROLS CLOCK AND TIMER Clock and Timer with Press PadsClock and Minute Timer with Dials on some models Controls, Clock and TimerFeatures of Automatic Oven Timers with Dials on some modelsPower Outage USING YOUR OVENBefore Using Your Oven Electric IgnitionOven Shelves Using Your OvenOven Vents Shelf PositionsBAKING How to Set Your Range for BakingPan Placement PreheatingCookies BakingBaking Guides Aluminum FoilHow to Time Bake How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic StopTIMED BAKING Baking How to Set Delay Start and Automatic StopQuestions and Answers TimedADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELFRoasting Adjust the Oven ThermostatROASTING Dual Shelf CookingQuestions and Answers ROASTING GUIDEFrozen Roasts ROASTINGQuestions and Answers BROILINGBroiling Use of Aluminum FoilBROILING GUIDE The oven door must be closed during broilingBefore a Clean Cycle OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANINGOVENthe Self-CleaningOven OperatingAfter a Clean Cycle How to Set the Oven for CleaningHow to Set the Amount of Cleaning Time OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANINGOVENTo Stop a Clean Cycle all models Self-CleaningOvenHow to Delay Start of Cleaning Operating theCARE AND CLEANING Sealed Burner Assemblies on some modelsCare and Cleaning Standard Twin Burners on some modelsOven Bottom Burner GratesCooktop Surface CARE AND CLEANINGCare and Cleaning Lift-OffOven DoorBroiler Pan and Grid Oven ShelvesRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Oven Light Replacement on some modelsControl Panel and Knobs CARE AND CLEANINGOven Air Vents CleaningCare and Removable Kick Panel on some modelsDIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFOR YOUR SAFETY BEFORE YOU BEGINIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LESS THAN 24 INCHESPROTECT YOUR FLOOR GENERALLOCATION TOOLS YOU WILL NEED30 21⁄2 4 24 2 61⁄ C 1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS 21⁄2 C LConnector CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continuedINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FlexibleGrounding 2CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continued3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on some models Electrical RequirementsINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS continuedElectric Disconnect You will have this disconnect plugSurface Burner Ignition 4 SEAL THE OPENINGS5 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Quality of FlamesINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To remove the oven bottom9 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIPDEVICE 21⁄8″8LEVELING THE RANGE 1PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION CONVERTING TO LP GAS Sealed Burner models onlyTOOLS REQUIRED 2 CONVERT THE PRESSURE REGULATORB Orifice Spuds for Converting to Natural Gas 3 CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERSA Orifice Spuds for Converting to LP Gas CONVERTING TO LP GAS Sealed Burner models onlyor Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP 4 CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES Oven BurnerCONVERTING TO LP GAS Sealed Burner models only 2. To convert to LP gas6 CHECK FOR LEAKS 5 CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER7 ADJUST LOW FLAME SETTINGS 8 CHECK QUALITY OF FLAMESTOOLS REQUIRED C If It Is This RegulatorA If It Is This Regulator 1PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION4 CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES Oven Burner 3CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS5 CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER 6 CHECK FOR LEAKS9 CHECK QUALITY OF FLAMES 7 ADJUST LOW FLAME SETTING8 ADJUST THE SURFACE BURNER PILOTS LI T EInstallation Instructions NOTESNOTES QUESTION? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… Before You Call for Service800.626.2000 consumer information service BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEParts and Accessories In-HomeRepair ServiceService Contracts Before You Call for ServiceWHAT IS COVERED WARRANTYunder warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED