How to Adjust the Oven Thermostat on a Hotpoint Range
The Hotpoint range by GE has many standard features, such as surface burners, an oven with bake controls, broiler and self-clean option and a control panel with a timer and clock display pad. While the oven should operate well and cook food as expected, sometimes the oven may not seem to achieve or maintain an accurate temperature. If this is the case, set the oven controls to 350 degrees and place a food thermometer inside the oven. Once the oven has preheated for 15 minutes, if the oven temperature on the thermometer is either above or below 350 degrees, you will need to calibrate your oven. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Knob with Side Screws
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Pull the knob marked “Oven Temp” straight off the oven controls.
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Turn the knob over and locate the two screws on the each side of the back of the knob, loosening each screw slightly.
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Rotate the pointer in the center of the back of the knob counterclockwise in the direction of the words “Make Hotter” if the oven temperature is too cold. Each click as you turn the knob equals about 10 degrees F.
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Turn the pointer clockwise in the direction of the words “Make Cooler” if the oven is too hot.
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Make one adjustment at a time and then tighten the screws on each side. Slide the control knob back on the shaft. Repeat the oven temperature test with the thermometer to see if the oven interior reaches 350 degrees and repeat the calibration steps as necessary until the temperature is correct.
Knob with Top and Bottom Screws
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Pull the “Oven Temp” knob off the control panel and turn it over.
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Locate the two screws, one on top and one on the bottom of the back of the knob. Loosen each screw slightly.
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Hold the knob with one hand and turn the outer rim of the knob clockwise to increase the oven temperature if the oven is too cold. Each click as you turn the knob equals about 10 degrees F.
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Hold the knob with one hand and turn the outer rim of the knob counterclockwise to decrease the oven temperature if the oven is too warm.
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Tighten the top and bottom screws firmly and replace the control knob.
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Repeat the oven temperature test with the thermometer to see if the oven interior reaches 350 degrees and repeat the calibration steps as necessary until the temperature is correct.
Key Pad Control
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Press and hold “Bake” and “Broil Hi/Lo” simultaneously for 3 seconds. The display will show “SF.”
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Push “Bake” again and then use the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the oven temperature in one degree increments.
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Touch “Start/On” to confirm the oven temperature change when finished.
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Repeat the oven temperature test with the thermometer to see if the oven interior reaches 350 degrees and repeat the calibration steps as necessary until the temperature is correct.
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