MADE IN USA
DESIGNED
a
BUILT
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AMERICAN RANGE CORPORATION
O
PERATION OF THE
B
URNERS
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. After the burner lights, the igniter clicking will stop
– indicating that the flame sensing and re-
ignition system is active on the selected burner.
4. Rotate the knob to any flame setting that you desire between MAX and SIMMER. The blue
panel light will remain lit until the valve is returned to the OFF position.
The surface burners are rated at different power levels:
Burner Type
Small
Medium
Large
Open Burners
12,000 BTU/Hr
18,000 BTU/Hr
25,000 BTU/Hr
Sealed Burners
9,000 BTU/Hr
13,000 BTU/Hr
17,000 BTU/Hr
When you are using the surface burners, select the burner power and location depending on the
heating or cooking function you would like to perform.
A normal flame is blue in color and steady. Foreign materials in the kitchen air or the gas line,
especially in new construction installations, may cause some orange color bursts during initial
operation. This will disappear with continued use. Small yellow tips on the ends of flames are normal
when using LP gas.
If the flames look odd, (too small, too large, lazy or drifting, uneven around the burner circle, etc.),
check to see that the burner head is seated correctly on the burner base. Do this when the burner is
cold by gently rocking the burner head or rotating the head from side to side. If it is correctly seated, it
will nest in detents, in the case of the sealed burners, or on the corresponding pin/hole for open
burners. If this does not correct the problem, turn to the
Before Calling Service
section of this manual.
Automatic Re-Ignition
The surface burners are equipped with a special ignition and re-ignition system that senses the
presence of flame and re-ignites the burner should the flame disappear while gas is still flowing to the
burner.
Strong drafts, spills and general grime influence the operation of the automatic re-ignition system
– a
clean system will generally function better than a dirty system. Periodically, remove any materials or
grime that might build up on the high voltage spark electrode
– using a toothbrush or other non-metallic
cleaning utensil.
