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T
he installation of this range must conform to the
M
anufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards,
Title 24 CFR. Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard
for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD,
Part 280); or when such standard is not applicable, the
Standard for Manufactured Homes Installations 1982
(Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Setups),
ANSI A225.1q/NFPA 501A* or with local codes.
The installation of this range must conform with the
current standards CAN/CSA-Z240–latest edition*** or
with local codes. When this range is installed in a mobile
home, it must be secured to the floor during transit. Any
method of securing the range is adequate as long as it
conforms to the standards listed above.
Note: The metal chassis of the range MUST be earth-
grounded in order for the control panel and burner spark
ignition to work. Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the metal chassis of range is
earth-grounded.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** American Gas Association
1515 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington,
Virginia 22209
*** Canadian Standard
Association
178 Re
xdale Boulevard
Rexdale (Toronto), Ontario M9W 1R3
Floor Covering
Never install a range over inferior kitchen carpeting, vinyl
tile or linoleum. These should be ab
le to withstand at least
175°F without shrinking, warping or discoloring.
Curtains
If your range is near a window, use an appropriate window
treatment. Do not use long curtains which could blow over
the top burners and create a fire hazard.
If You Smell Gas
If this is a ne
w range installation, y
our installer has not
done a proper job of checking for leaks. Connections can
loosen in transpor
tation. If the range connections are not
perfectl
y tight, y
ou can have a small leak and therefore a
faint gas smell.
FINDING A GAS LEAK IS USUALLY NOT A
“DO IT YOURSELF” PROCEDURE.
Some leaks can only be found with the controls in the
“on” position e
xposing the user to serious b
ur
ns. Never
use a match or flame to locate a leak.
Turn off the gas to
the r
ang
e and call a qualif
ied ser
viceman.
F
lame Size:
T
op burner flame size should be adjusted so
it does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
E
xcessive flame is hazardous.
Use of High Flame: When using a high flame, never
leave any pans unattended on this heat setting for long
periods. Hot oil is particularly hazardous since it can
become hot enough to ignite.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air
to the range.
Any openings in the wall, behind the range or the floor
under the range must be sealed.
Venting
Never block the vents (air openings of the range). They
provide the air inlet and outlet which is necessary for the
range to operate properly with correct combustion. The
oven vent is located at the rear of the main top.
Type of Gas
Natural and LP Gas (propane). Ranges are factory
assembled for natural gas unless otherwise specified and
cannot be used with LP Gas without some adjustments.
Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified
serviceman or installer for the type of gas on which it is to
be used. (See Conversion, page 12).
NOTE: In this manual, propane is ref
erred to as LP
(liquid petroleum).
INSTALLING YOUR RANGE
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician in accordance with the installation
instructions and local building codes.
Power cord installation
The new U.S. revised electrical code states that all new
construction must use a FOUR WIRE range power cord.
Existing construction may use a three wire range power
cord.
NOTE: The difference is, a four wire cord has a
separ
ate ground. A three wire cord is grounded through
the neutral.
Installation, adjustment and service of this range must be
performed only by a qualified gas range installer or
electrical serviceman. This is necessary to insure proper
operation of the range and to avoid the possibility of
damage to the range or injury to the users.
WARNING: Be careful when reaching into storage cabinets
above range while it is in operation. One might accidentally
contact a hot burner when using a hand for support or have
one’s clothing come in contact with top burner flame.
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Plastics
All plastics are vulnerable to heat, although some will
withstand higher temperatures than others. Keep all
p
lastics away from parts of the range which may become
slightly more than warm when the range is in operation.
Self-Cleaning Oven
The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners on self-cleaning ovens prior to
cleaning. Damage may occur to oven finish at high
temperatures. Remove aluminum or plastic utensils, food
or combustible materials from oven and cooktop before
self-cleaning.
(See Self-Cleaning – Page 15)
NOTE: Oven cleaner will not harm porcelain oven but
should not be used in conjuction with selfcleaning.
Surface Cooking
Use proper pan size. Select pans large enough to cover the
element. The use of undersized pans will expose a portion
of the element which may result in burns, ignition of
clothing or spillo
vers directly on element.
Never leave surface units unattended at high heat setting.
Boil over or boil dry conditions could result in a fire.
Do not use glass or glazed ceramic cookware on the
surface burners, as sudden change in temperature may
break them.
Al
ways turn off surface unit, before removing pots or
pans.
Turn handle of the pan toward the center of the cooktop,
without extending over nearby elements. This will reduce
the possibility of accidentally overturning the pan.
Let hot pans cool in a safe place, out of the reach of young
children. Never set hot pots on a combustible surface.
Do not use decorati
v
e metal co
vers on electric surface
elements. A covered element, when turned on, could result
in a b
urn or damage to the element.
Frying
Use as little oil as possib
le. F
illing the pan too full of oil
can cause spillovers when food is added.
F
oods for fr
ying should be as dr
y as possib
le. Frost on
frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot oil to
bubble up. Spillovers, fire and burns from splatters could
occur
.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent
o
v
erheating oil be
yond smoking point.
Deep Fryer
Use extreme caution when moving a hot grease kettle or
disposing of hot grease.
Ventilating Hoods
Clean ventilation hood frequentl
y — g
rease should not be
allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. When flaming
foods under the hood
, tur
n the fan off. The fan, when
operating, may spread flame.
Service
Do not repair or service any part of the range unless
specifically recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Disconnect the range from wall receptacle, fuse, or breaker
before performing service.
Safety
Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and
can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushion vinyl
or carpeting. When moving the range on this type of
flooring use care.
If your range must stand beside a refrigerator, allow at
least 2" between the two appliances for air circulation. The
heat from the range may affect refrigerator performance.
Make sure that all the packing materials have been removed
and that all controls are in the off position before plugging
in the power cord.
Electrical Connection
Amper
age requir
ements BTU’s NAT BTU’s LP
Model 1954- 40 Amps,240 Volts — —
1955- 25 Amps, 240 Volts 43,000 38,700
1956- 10 Amps,110 Volts 58,000 52,200
All ranges come with standard 4 wire range cord attached.
This cord must be plugged into a standard range receptacle
provided b
y your electrician.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – GAS
Important Instructions
Do not use range as a heater. Never use the range as a
kitchen heater. Prolonged use of the range without adequate
ventilation can be hazardous. Oven controls and top burners
are not designed for home heating and component failures
that may result from such abuse are definitely not covered by
the warranty.
W
ARNING:
This pr
oduct must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gas fitter, when installed within the Common-
w
ealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts approval code
#G1-1202-18.
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This installation must conform with local codes and
ordinances. In the absense of local codes, installations must
conform with American National Standard, National Fuel
Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1–latest edition (**) or CAN/CGA-
B149–latest edition (***) installation codes.
#2 Input ratings shown on the serial/rating plate are for
elevations up to 2,000 feet (609.6 m). For elevations above
2,000 feet (609.6 m), ratings are reduced at a rate of 4% for
each 1,000 feet (304.8 cm) above sea level.
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