Owner’s Manual
AR Series Ranges
13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.com
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MAINTENANCE
Periodic:
1. Remove surface burners and clean with warm water and wire brush. Make sure the tiny burner ports are not clogged.
2. Check valves for operation and clean if necessary. Consult your service agency or local gas company.
RAISED GRIDDlE - BRoIlER
Daily:
1. Season prior to use. To season, pour a small amount of cooking oil (1 ounce / sq. ft. or 28g / .1 sq meter of surface) over the
top. With a cloth, spread oil over the entire surface to create a thin film. Wipe off any excess oil with a cloth. Turn burner
on very low and allow oil burn off. Repeat the procedure three times before regular use.
2. Remove and empty grease pan. Clean thoroughly and replace.
3. Remove rack and grease pans. Clean with soap and water.
4. Wipe the inside clean.
5. Clean griddle plate with warm, soapy water. Rinse with warm water.
6. Turn griddle on and rinse again with warm water to boil-out any soap left at the edges of the griddle plate.
7. Repeat step one after cleaning process.
Periodic:
1. Remove burner assembly and clean with warm water and wire brush. Make sure the tiny burner ports are not clogged.
2. Remove griddle plate assembly and thoroughly scrape and clean the underside.
OVEN
Daily:
1. Wipe clean the inside of the oven.
2. Remove oven racks and clean with soap and water.
3. Reassemble after cleaning.
4. Remove racks and rack guides (convection oven) and clean.
Periodic:
1. Remove burner and clean with warm water and wire brush. Make sure the tiny burner ports are not clogged.
2. Check the rear flue way and clean if any debris exists.
STAINLESS STEEL PARTS
- Do not use steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleansers or powders to clean Stainless Steel surfaces. All
Stainless Steel parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water during the day and a Stainless Steel liquid cleaner at the end
of the day. To remove encrusted materials, soak in hot water to loosen the material, then use a wood or nylon scraper. Contact
the factory, factory representative or a local service company to perform maintenance and repairs.
MAINTENANCE SUMMARY
1. Never attempt to run oven with motor off.
2. Cool down after cooking is finished.
3. Periodically lubricate the pivot pins of the oven door hinge. Use a multi-purpose lubricating oil sparingly.
4. Door chain assembly and door bushing must be inspected periodically and adjusted or replaced to ensure
satisfactory operation of doors.
5. Clean the burner air shutter and burner chamber. Remove any accumulation of debris by hand.
6. Check blower wheel for any accumulation of debris. Remove by hand, do not use any tools.
7. Replace burned out light bulbs.
8. Excessive use will result in excessive wear and tear.
