PROFESSIONAL QUALITY COOKING EQUIPMENT USE AND CARE MANUAL FOR CUISINE & PERFORMER RANGES MODEL NUMBERS: ARR-530, ARR-636, ARR-436GD, ARR-436GR ARROB-430, ARROB-636, ARROB-436GD, ARROB-436GR CUISINE ARR-530 PERFORMER ARROB-430 RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 030811 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 888.753.9898 tel www.americanrange.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION To our most valued customer: Congratulations on your purchase of an American Range. We hope you will enjoy the design, manufactured quality, innovative features and cooking performance of this product – it represents our continuing dedication to satisfying the most demanding needs of customers like you. As you can expect, your new American Range is designed for years of reliable service.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION Table of Contents Introduction To Our Most Valued Customer Table of Contents Important Information For Future Use About This Manual 2 3 4 5 Safety Important Safety Instructions Safety Practices to Avoid Possible Personal Injury 6-15 Installation Site Preparation Unpacking Range Overall Dimensions Gas and Electrical Connections Clearance Dimensions 16 17 18, 19 19 20 Quick Start Before You Begin Getting To Know Your Range Installation Checklist Performance Checklist Model and
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE: Please take a moment to record the following information about your purchase and installation in the event that you require service or replacement parts: Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Dealer’s Name: Dealer’s Address: Contact Information: Gas Type: Electrical Information: Warranty service must be performed by an authorized service agent. You may request service by calling (818) 897-0808 or by contacting us at www.AmericanRange.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Use and Care Manual is divided into several sections: A. The Safety Section informs you about significant safety precautions when installing and operating your new appliance. This is a must read section of the manual. B.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION INSTALLATION WARNING If you receive a damaged range, immediately contact your delivery company, your dealer, your builder or installer. Do not install or attempt to operate a damaged appliance. Check your local building codes for proper installation methods. In the absence of local codes, this appliance should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code No. Z223.1 current issue, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION WARNING Always disconnect the electrical plug from the wall outlet before servicing the unit. It is recommended that a dedicated electrical circuit be used for this appliance. WARNING POWER FAILURE WARNING Due to safety considerations and the possibility of personal injury, do not attempt to light or operate range burners, grills, griddles, the oven or broiler during a power failure.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION DANGER IMPORTANT: If you smell gas: A. Do not use or light any appliance. B. Do not touch any electrical switch or use any electrical devices – including a cell phone or telephone in your building. C. From outside the building, or at a neighbor’s home, immediately call the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. D. If you cannot contact the gas supplier, call the Fire Department. E.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION CAUTION The push-to-turn gas valve knobs on the appliance are designed to be child-safe, however, they are not a guarantee of operation. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the kitchen while the appliance is in use. Never leave the appliance unattended during use. Boil-overs may occur, causing spills which may ignite. Never wear loose fitting or long sleeved apparel while cooking. Never wear garments made of flammable materials.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The location selected for the range must meet the following criteria. If any of these criteria are not met, select another location. Site Preparation WARNING 1. The range is a free standing appliance. If the range is to be installed adjacent to cabinets, the clearances shown below are required. 2. This range may not be recessed into the cabinets. The rear of the oven door must be beyond the edge of the front face of the adjacent cabinet.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • Do not remove protective packaging until you are ready to perform the installation. • Do not remove the protective wrapping from the product control panel until the product is installed. • Caution - the appliance is heavy. Use extreme care when handling! • Use proper equipment to move products. • Any openings in the wall and in the floor behind or under the oven must be sealed. • Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION Overall Dimensions - Open Burner Gas Ranges 30" RANGE 36" RANGE -18 MADE IN USA DESIGNED a BUILT
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION Clearance Dimensions – Open Burner Gas Ranges RANGE WIDTH "N DIMENSION 30" 36" = = = ELECTRICAL & GAS SUPPLY LOCATION 3-1/2R-- 11oRI14"- 1®@1 -19 MADE IN USA DESIGNED a BUILT
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION Clearance Dimensions -15- MADE IN USA DESIGNED a BUILT
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION Insert racks into oven. Remove the burner pans, then cut and discard the shipping ties on the burner base. Confirm that burner base is flat on the burner support and that the air shutter is positioned over the gas orifice. Replace the burner pans.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION Grates are packed in separate box. Inspect grates for rubber feet. Each grate must have 4 feet. place grates on top of cooktop.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION Installation Checklist Product Controls This checklist has been developed to assure proper installation of you range. To validate warranty, you must mail or fax this form and a copy of your receipt to: American Range Customer Service, 13592 Desmond Street, Pacoima, CA.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION Performance Checklist A qualified installer should carry out the following performance checks referring to the user manual as necessary: 1. Check operation of oven setting bake at 350° 2. Check operation of oven setting convection bake at 350° 3. Check operation of broil function. 4. Check operation of all top burners at high and low flame. 5. Check operation of oven light using front panel control switch. 6. Check operation of all indicator lights on control panel.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION CUISINE SERIES - SEALED BURNER RANGES PERFORMER SERIES - OPEN BURNER RANGES 36” Range 36” Range 4 Burners and 4 Burners and Griddle Grill 30” Range 36” Range DESCRIPTION 5 Burners 6 Burner Oven Racks 2 2 2 2 5 6 4 4 36” Range 36” Range 4 Burners and 4 Burners and Griddle Grill 2 2 6 4 4 30” Range 36” Range 4 Burners 6 Burner 2 2 Star Burners 4 Center Plate 1 Two-Piece Broil Pan Sealed Burners Burner Grates
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION USING THE COOKTOP - OPEN BURNERS AND SEALED BURNERS Your new range cooktop is equipped with one of two types of gas burners - Open Burners or Sealed Burners. Open Burners are more powerful – and Sealed Burners are a little easier to maintain. In either case, we’re sure you’ll appreciate how easy they are to light and operate, and the great cooking performance they deliver. The open burner heads are packed in a separate box. Unpack and place the burner heads on the burner base.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION Sealed burner caps are packed in a separate box with the grates. Place the burners on top of the range. Place burner grates on top of burner cap and grate support. CAP BURNER BASE Open Burner grates are packed in separate boxes. Please inspect the grates for rubber feet; each grate must have four. Place grates on top of cooktop.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION OPERATION OF THE BURNERS 1. Press in on the knob that corresponds to the burner that you would like to light. Use the front panel graphic to confirm your selection until you become familiar with the range. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to the “American Flame” icon located on the knob – this is the light position of the burner valve. 2. The igniter for all the surface burners will begin sparking – however, gas will flow to only the selected burner. 3.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION Cookware Recommendations To avoid the risk of serious injury, damage to the range or cookware, please observe the following guidelines. Bakeware, such as large casserole pans, cookie sheets, etc., should never be used on the cooktop. Placement of large stop pots should be staggered when used on the cooktop. Select the base diameter of the pot to match the diameter of the flame. The diameter of the flame and the diameter of the pan bottom should match or be slightly smaller.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION Remove all remaining moisture from the griddle with the second, clean soft cloth. Wipe the area in rows again as well as the sides and front. You may have repeat action this to ensure the chrome griddle plate is dry and sparkling. GRILL OPERATION To turn on the grill, make sure there is nothing on the grilling rack, push in and turn the control know counter clockwise to the HIGH position. The power “ON” indicator light will glow indicating the grill valve is on.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION o To light the oven, push in and turn the thermostat to the desired operating temperature from 150 F to o 500 F. You may be able to see a bright glow from the sides of the oven bottom – this is normal and indicates the hot surface igniter is activated. Once the igniter is hot enough for ignition, the gas valve will open, allowing the flow of gas into the bake burner. This may take up to one minute.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION CARE and CLEANING It is always easier to clean as you go – and while some evenings you’d rather sit down with a good book instead of a scrubbie, keeping your range cooktop and oven in a ready to go state for the next meal makes everything a little more tolerable. When cleaning the range: 1 – use the mildest procedure that will do the job efficiently and effectively – and since some cleaners are harsher than others, it is best to try them on a small, inconspicuous area first.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION SOME CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS Part/Material Cleaning Suggestions Being Careful Main Top/Porcelain Enamel Soft scrub may be used here. With a cool or slightly warm surface, use a damp sponge or cloth as recommended by the manufacturer. Since the surface is glass – it can be scratched by certain materials – try to rub gently in small circles to allow time and chemical reactions to take place.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION Range Start-Up Procedure Before cooking in your oven for the first time, remove the broiler pan, and oven racks and wash them with hot soapy water. Thoroughly rise, dry and replace them in the oven. During initial start-up of the oven, after all performance checks and adjustments have been made, the oven should be allowed to burn off any oils or solvents left from the manufacturing process.
AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Problem Oven Will Not Heat Oven light does not work Broiler will not light Burner lights, but clicking won’t stop Convection fan does not turn May Be Caused By No electrical power to the range Gas service is turned off Gas supply has been interrupted Look for red glow of hot surface igniter Light switch is in the off position Light is burned out No electrical power to the range Gas service is turned off Look for red glow of hot surface igniter Mis-
