Owner’s Manual
AR-GF Series Ranges
13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.com
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SURFACE BURNERS
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 (about 1 ounce [28 grams] per square foot [.09 square
meters] 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.
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. Cool down after cooking is finished.
2. Periodically lubricate the pivot pins of the oven door hinge. Use a multi-purpose lubricating oil sparingly.
3. Clean the burner air shutter and burner chamber. Remove any accumulation of debris by hand.
4. Check blower wheel (if equipped) for any accumulation of debris. Remove by hand, do not use any tools.
5. Excessive use will result in excessive wear and tear.
MAINTENANCE
