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Page 1: ...Owner s Manuel Part No 164D3333P185 1 Pub No 49 8955 3 180 6C139 04 0 JR ...

Page 2: ...stances can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation tan or hood WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TODO IF YOUSMELL GAS Do not try to light any...

Page 3: ...ase date is needed to obtain set ice under the W uTanty Safety Information Anti Tip Device 4 Safety Precautions 4 5 Oven 5 SurfaceCookingUnits 6 Operating Instructions Usingthe SurfaceBurners 8 9 Usingthe Oven 10 17 Careand Cleaning Lift Up Co top 18 Burners 19 OvenShelves 19 RemovableOvenBottom 20 Lift Off OvenDoor 21 PorcelainOvenInterior 22 Installation Instructions Before YouBegin 23 Dimension...

Page 4: ... outlet replaced with a properly g_mnded th ee prong outlet in acct lance with the National Electrical Code NFI A 70 latest edition In Canada the appliance must be electrically gTounded in acco dance with the Canadian Electrical Code Do not use an extension co_ l with this appliance Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your rang e unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All...

Page 5: ...TERNAL temperatureof 160 Eandpoultry to at least an INTERNAL temperatureof 180 ECookingto these temperaturesusuallypretects against foodbomeil ness OVEN Stand away from range when opening oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause bums to hands face and or eyes Do not use tim oven fi r a storage area Items stor ed in fire oven can ignite Place tire oven shelves in tire desired position whi...

Page 6: ... Foods for flying shouM be as hT as possible Frost on fiozen foods or moisture on flesh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of the pan Use least possible amount of fat fbr effective shallow or deep4at fiTing Filling the pan too fhll of fat can cause spillovers when food is added V_qmnflaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Ira combination of oils or Inks will be used in flying...

Page 7: ...r cleaning or servicing LEVELING THE RANGE I eveling legs are located on each corner of the base of dm range Your range must be level in o ler to produce proper cooking and baking results After it is in its final location place a level horizontally on any oven shelf and check the levelness flont m back and side u side Level the range by ad jusfing the leveling legs or by placing shims under the co...

Page 8: ...rner onuol knobs are in the OFFposition I ifi the ooktop up or off see the Care and cleaning of the range se tion I ocate the 2 pih t ports and light each of theln with a inatch lfthepilotsneeda iusting mrnthe a iusting s rew lo ated on the pilot fiher I ower tile cooktop Yotlr sHithce burners are now ready for use Observe lighted burners Compare the flames to pictures in the Before youcallforserv...

Page 9: ...xtendupthesidesofthe coekware Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookwme is wasted and only serves to heat the handle Topof RangeCookware Aluminum Medium weight cookwme is recommended beomse it heals quickly and evenly Most fi ods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet Use sm_cepans with tight fitting lids when cooking with nfininnnn 41tlotln s ofw ner Cast iron If heated sh wly most skillets _d...

Page 10: ... broiler pan I ocate the oven pih t assembly by h oking into the broiler opening The pilot is at the ba k of the broiler comp_uunent on the left side of the burner NOTE Theovenmustbeat roomtemperature beforeyoushouldattempttohghttheovenpilot manually Turn the OVENTEMP knob to the desired temperature setting I ight the pih t with a match and withchaw your arm immediately be ause the oven burner may...

Page 11: ...flame shouM be steady with approxima ely 1 2 inch blue cones and shouM not extend out over the baffle edges Bump OvenShelves The shelves me designed with stop locks so when placed conectly on the shelf supports they will stop befi re coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when _m me rem_ ving ti od flom them or placing ti od on them When pladng cookwme on a shelf pull the shelf out to...

Page 12: ... become very hot if they are left on the cooklop and could cause buI ns Do not leave any items on tile cookmp The hot air flom the vent m W ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cruise them to burst Thetype of margarine will affect baking performance Mostrecipes for baklng havebeendeve oped usingh hfatproducts such as butteror margarine 80 fat ff youdecre...

Page 13: ...tile oven Topreheat set the ovenat thecorrect temperature selecting a higher temperature doesnot shorten the preheat rime Preheating is necessa U tar good resuhs when baking cakes cookies pasu 7 and breads Fox most casseroles and roasts preheating is not necessa U Baking Pans Usetheproperbaking pan Thetypeof finishon thepandetermines theamount of browningthat wi occur Glass baking dishes also abso...

Page 14: ...ough or hill pans to produce a br_x_ller crisper cmst Frozen pies in foil pans should beplaced onan aluminum cookiesheet for baklhg since theshiny foil pan reflects heat away from thepie crust the cookiesheet helps retain it Cakes Whenbaklbgcakes warpedorbentpanswill cause uneven bakingresultsandpoorlyshaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be oisper th...

Page 15: ...g Place tile shelf in tile A or B position No preheating is ne essa U heck tile weight of tile meat Place it fat side up or for pouhiT breast side up on a roasting rack in a shallow pan The melting tht will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible IJne the pan with aluminum fi il when using tile pan fi r mminafing cooking _dth fi_uits cooking hemily cured meats or b...

Page 16: ... broiling sh mM be clone in position A Preheat the broiler fi r best resuhs If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge cut vertical slashes through it about 2 indms apmt but don t cut into the meat We recommend that you trim the tat to prevent excessive smoking leaving a layer about 1 8 inch thick Turn tile OVENTEMPknob to BROIL Turn inost foods once during cooking Time foods fi r about one ha...

Page 17: ...ken Fish Amountor Shelf Thickness Position 1 2 lb about 8 tlfin slices 1 lb 4 patties 1 2 to 3 4 thick 1 to 11 z Ibs 1 whole 2 to 2VzIbs split lengthwise 1 lb fillets 1 4 to I 2 thick Time In Minutes First Side Second Side 31 L rain 3 rain 10 11 rain 5 rain 12min 5 6 rain 30_5 rain 25 30 min 5 rain 5 rain Comments Arrange in single laye Spaceevenly Steakslesstban 1 thickcookthrough beforebrowning ...

Page 18: ... the Installation Instructions for the h cation of the bracket Lift Up OffCooktop Clean theareaunderthecooktopoften Built up soil especially grease maycatchonfke To make cleaning easier the cooktop may be lifted up or off Be sure all burners me turned offbetore raising the cooklop Then rem_ ve the grates hasp the two fiont burner wells and lift the cooktop up or off Be carefifl of the pih ts when ...

Page 19: ... soatch the smthce burners If the holes become clogged clean them xdth a small pin or se_dng needle Before putting the surface burner back shake out excess water and then hy it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then place it back in the range making sure it is properly seated and level ControlPanel andKnobs It s a good idea to wipe the control panel atier each use of the oven ...

Page 20: ...cover the shelf as this would cm_seuneven heat in the oven Ahmfinum titil sh_tuld not be placed on the oven bottom lfa spilh ver does occur on the oven bottom alh w the oven to cool first You can clean the bottom with soap and water a mild abrasive cleanser soap flied steel wool pads or an oven cleaner tollowing paclclge directions Ii Broiler Drawer The broiler pan is held in place by a xdre broil...

Page 21: ...e sh ts in tim bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both ltinges at the same time Open the door to the fifll open position and press the locking mechanism back into its original position DONOT ATTEMPT TOCLOSE THE DOOR UNTIL THIS STEP ISCOMPLETE THE HINGE ORDOOR COULD BEDAMAGED TOCLEAN THE DOOR Insideof door S ap and water will normally do the job H...

Page 22: ...cup in a shallow glass or pot e U container in a cold oven overnight Tile mnmonia flmms will help loosen the burned on grease and fi od Ifnecessarg youmayuseanovencleaner Follow package directions Cautions about using spray on oven cleaners Do not spray on tile electrical conuols and s_witchesbecmlse it c uld cruise a short circuit and resuh in sparking or fire Do not allow a fihn flom tile cleane...

Page 23: ...mmediately call your gas supplier Do not store or use combustiblematerials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of thisor any other appliance WAflNINg Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency manufacturer ...

Page 24: ...ion and Canadian Gas Association according to CAN CGA 1 1latest edition As with any appliance using gas and generating heat there are certain safety precautions you should follow Youwill find these precautions in the Important Safety Instructions in the front of this guide Read them carefully A range should NOTbe installed directly over ldtchen cmpefing unless an insulating pad of 1 4 inch thick p...

Page 25: ...pliance connector same 3 4 in h or 1 2 in h I D as gas supply line Flare union adapter line 1 2 m h NPT x 3 4 m h or 1 2 m h I D Installo gtheBackguard Remove the cooktop Place the backguard on top of the end panels at the rear of the range _onnect the disconnect plug for power u the ba kguard fiom the range Insert the machine screws through the lower inside flange ofthe end aps and the end panels...

Page 26: ...where it may be subject to strong drafts Any opening in the waft behind the range and in the floor under the range should be sealed Make sure the flow of combustion or ventilation air is not obstructed Recommended gasandelectricsupplylocation GasHookup Area 30 Min Check local codes before making connections Models A B 20 Wide 203 a 2 24 Wide 243 8 0 26 ...

Page 27: ...he screw is self drilling in w _o 1 pl _v od pmticle and chip board and most metal flmning If attaching to mason U _ u can Nly suitable screws and or anchors at hmdwme stores Use a masomy drill to drill the required holes If the bracket side of the range is next to a abinet plate the brat ket against balk wall and al inet If there is no ac jacent cabinet detemfine where the location of the range s...

Page 28: ...ed The pressure regulator must not be rem xv 1 To convert the regulator fiom one gas to another reter to the ti llowing illusuafion that applies Harper Wyman Regulator _ _ NAT For a Harper W qnan regulator remove converter cap by inserting a coin into slot in top and twisting Turn cap over and re install On the SCP regulator unscrew the converter using a b 8 x Ten h Turn tlle ap over and reinstall...

Page 29: ...k detector at all joints and connections Tighten all connections as necessa U to prevent gas leakage in the range or supply line CAUTION Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks Clmck alignment of valves after connecting the range to the gas supply to be sure tlle manflold pipe has not been moved A misalignment could cruise the valve knob stem to rub on the control panel resuhing in a gas leak at...

Page 30: ...uician WARNING Electrical GroundingInstructions This appliance is equipped with a throe prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged dirocfly into a properly grounded receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug INSURE PROPER GROUNDEXISTS BEFOREUSE Light and Adjust Surface BurnerPilots if range has standing pilots Purge all air flom supp...

Page 31: ... NAg mrn fiflly counterclockwise so that indicator points to VAT If desired the gas to the oven pilot can be turned offby turning the selector so the pointer is at the OFFposition nfidway between the LP and NATsettings Thermostat on your range may not appear exactly as sh_wn in diagrmn Ovenpilot selector key switchesfrom LPto NAT Pointer Front view On electric ignition models the gas to tlle oven ...

Page 32: ...nes approximately 1 2 inch long A soft lazy flame with indistinct cones means too much gas or not enough air A noisy lifting flame means too much air ff adjustments are necessary First loosen tile lock s rew located at tile top of tl_eair shutter tllen rotate tile air shutter to the correct setting and retighten screw Oven burner flame can be checked as follows without burner baffle in place To co...

Page 33: ... 1984 Manufitcmred Home Sites Communities and Set Ups ANSI A225 l latest edition or with local cocDs In Canada mobile home installation nmst be in accordance with the cunent CAN CSA Z241 MH Mobile Home Installation Code ModelandSerialNumberLocation The serial plate lot y_Jm range is located under the cooktop on the right side of the burner box In addition to the model and serial numbers it tells y...

Page 34: ...f burner flames look like A call fin service Normal burner flmnes should look like B or C depending on the ype of gas you use With I_P gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal A Yellow flames B Yellow tips C Soft blue flames Call for service onouter cones Normal for natural Norma for LPgas gas Burner flames very LP gas is improperly heck all steps in the Installation of the range large or ...

Page 35: ...pose or used cotntnetdally Replacement of house fi_ses or resetting of drofit breakers Dmnage to the pro _ct cm_sed by accident fire floods or acts of God lnddental or consequential dmnage to personal property cm_sed by possible detecls with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the w...

Page 36: ...that are available while your warranty is still in efl ct You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours E onsumer Home Sev_4 es _dll still be there after your warranty expires PartsandAccessories vvvvvv GEAppliances com ln fixdduals qualified to sev_dcetheir o_1 appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Dis ove...

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