6
OVEN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Range Controls
Three heat switches or automatic thermostats control the top plate units. The range is provided with an
upper heating unit located in the op of the oven and a lower heating unit located under the metal deck, in
the bottom of the oven. Each heating unit is independently regulated for proper ratio of “top” and
“bottom” heat, to suit the product being baked or roasted, by means of two 3-heat switches located in the
panel at the right of the range. The range oven is also provided with an adjustable, automatic temperature
control, the dial which is located in the range switch panel The setting of the control dial establishes the
average temperature to be maintained in the range oven.
The black control knob operates a damper in the oven vent stack. Damper is open when knob is pulled
outward.
The two fuses on the control panel protect the electrical components from overload.
INITIAL START-UP
CAUTION:
Before the initial use of the range, the oven must be thoroughly allowed to dry itself out.
This is done by setting the top and bottom oven switches to the “low” position, and setting the thermostat
to 350
°
F. Allow the range oven to heat until all vapor and condensation has been eliminated. For best
operating results allow the range oven to thoroughly dry out. Allow 8 to 12 hours for this process. Clean
top plates thoroughly. Apply salad oil. Turn each plate switch or thermostat to a low position and allow
plate to heat for three hours.
NOTE:
Somewhere along the rising temperature curve between 200
°
and 300
°
F a moderate
amount of smoke may issue from in and around the Range. The smoke may be repeated somewhere
around 350
°
. Preservative oils and oil accumulated during manufacture may be coming off as smoke in
these temperature ranges. Do not be alarmed.
