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Installation and Operating Instructions for 

NORTHSTAR

Electric Ranges

 

(Model 1954)

Dual Fuel Ranges

 

(Model  1947 & 1955)

Gas Ranges

 (Model  1956)

Thank you for purchasing a Northstar Retro Range.  
You have purchased a quality, world-class product.  

Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing.  

To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free  

operation, we have developed this User Guide.  

It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain  

your range properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

NOTE: COOLING FAN 

When the oven is heated,  

a fan turns on to moderate the 

temperature of the switches. The 

fan will automatically shut off 

when the oven cools.  

This is a normal part of the  

stove’s operation.

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Summary of Contents for NORTHSTAR 1947

Page 1: ...have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have developed this User Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain...

Page 2: ...t in fire explosion or burn hazard that could cause property damage personal injury or death If a fire should occur keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire department DO NOT ATTEMP...

Page 3: ...ow to Remove Door 21 Storage Drawer Optional Warmer Drawer 22 Convection Standard Cooking Tips 23 Standard Oven Meat Roasting Chart 26 Standard Oven Baking Chart 27 Introduction to Convection Cooking...

Page 4: ...n the oven door and cooking surface will be hot Keep children away from the range as a safety precaution Storage Do not store gasoline flammable vapors or materials etc in the oven storage drawer warm...

Page 5: ...will reduce the possibility of accidentally overturning the pan Let hot pans cool in a safe place out of the reach of young children Never set hot pots on a combustible surface Do not use decorative m...

Page 6: ...bove 2 000 feet 609 6 m ratings are reduced at a rate of 4 for each 1 000 feet 304 8 cm above sea level Mobile Home Installation The installation of this range must conform to the Manufactured Home Co...

Page 7: ...son standing sitting or leaning on an open door failure to take this precaution can result in tipping of the range Personal injury might result from spilled hot liquids or from the range itself WARNIN...

Page 8: ...below For walls wall studs or floors composed of solid wood or metal drill 1 8 pilot holes For walls or floors composed of drywall sheetrock or other soft materials drill 3 16 holes to a minimum depth...

Page 9: ...o 24 when the bottom wood or metal cabinets are protected by not less than 1 4 thick flame retarding millboard covered with not less than No 28MSG sheet steel 0 015 thick stainless steel 0 024 thick a...

Page 10: ...going on and off a number of times during use This is a normal occurrence To maximize the efficiency of this type of element we suggest you use it similarly to your previous burner Turn to maximum un...

Page 11: ...pot should be slightly larger than the element to obtain best energy usage and avoid spillovers flowing directly onto element Do not use pans extending more than one inch beyond element except while...

Page 12: ...cleaners Do not apply excessive pressure while rubbing This could cause scratches over time Apply cleaner conditioner and polish with paper towel or a soft dry cloth Any smearing or hazing on the sur...

Page 13: ...s of pots or pans Top Burners Models 1947 1955 1956 Your gas range is equipped with state of the art Sealed Gas Burners and an Auto Reignition System The sealed gas burners spread the heat evenly acro...

Page 14: ...may need to be replaced Ignitors and spark modules with installation instructions can be ordered from Elmira Stove Works and must be serviced from under the cook top To Clean Burners 1 Lift the burne...

Page 15: ...piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manua...

Page 16: ...ove spring behind regulator cap Pull pin C out of regulator cap For Natural Gas pin should be snapped back into regulator cap as in Diagram 2 For Liquid Propane LP Gas pin should be snapped back into...

Page 17: ...notches on the oven bake burner cover with shoulder screws in the bottom of the oven 2 Lower cover and slide to left or right to slide shoulder screws into the narrow ends of the notches then lock in...

Page 18: ...ctrode inside bracket 12 Reinstall the oven bake burner and oven bake burner screws See Step 4 for illustration 13 Replace oven baffle and oven baffle nuts The front holes will be aligned and a click...

Page 19: ...ole B Broil burner electrode C Broil burner electrode hole 27 r ews w 2 Pull the broil burner toward you until it slides out of the hole in the oven back and pull the electrode out of the bracket The...

Page 20: ...OFF UNTIL SELF CLEANING AND COOL DOWN HAVE FINISHED OR OVEN DOOR WILL NOT OPEN Before You Start Self Cleaning Hand clean the areas shown They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil...

Page 21: ...s The door will stop at this point Use two hands to remove and replace the oven door s It may be necessary to gently shift door from side to side A A Slot in the oven frame for the door hinge lock WAR...

Page 22: ...d fruit pies may be heated from room temperature on the HI setting Remove food from plastic bags and place in oven safe container Cover foods with a lid or aluminum foil Do not cover with plastic wrap...

Page 23: ...and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke and fire 3 Turn food only once during broiling Using tongs to turn meats prevents loss of juices Use Minute Timer for timing each s...

Page 24: ...2 to 2 3 7 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 2 6 cm When baking with one pan place pan in the center of the oven rack When baking with t...

Page 25: ...biscuits 2 or 3 muffins cakes non frozen pies Using Aluminum Foil in the Oven Do not use aluminum foil for convection cooking Aluminum foil may block airflow Do not use foil on the oven bottom of Mod...

Page 26: ...standing rib 6 7 lbs rare 23 25 140 F medium 30 32 160 F well done 35 40 170 F rump roast 4 6 lbs medium 25 30 160 F well done 35 37 170 F Lamb leg 6 7 lbs rare 18 29 140 F medium 21 24 150 155 F wel...

Page 27: ...450 F 10 15 muffins 400 F 20 25 popovers 450 F 20 25 corn bread 425 F 25 30 nut bread 350 F 60 75 gingerbread 350 F 25 30 Cakes angel food 375 F 30 40 layer cake 350 375 F 20 30 loaf cake 350 F 35 45...

Page 28: ...ead as quickly as you might finish two with outstanding uniform results You may choose to cook your main course and side dishes or dessert at the same time For greatest success with multi level cookin...

Page 29: ...ecessary Bakeware Selection Bakeware with lower sides allows for constant air circulation around all surface areas of food for more even cooking High sided casserole dishes and bread pans should be po...

Page 30: ...ess shortly before the end of recommended cooking times The moisture content and density of quick breads require convection oven temperatures within the same range as conventional baking temperatures...

Page 31: ...le Sheet 3 350 F 175 C 8 10 min Multiple Sheets 1 3 5 350 F 175 C 10 12 min Rolled Single Sheet 3 375 F 190 C 8 10 min Multiple Sheets 1 3 5 375 F 190 C 10 12 min Brownies Square Pan Loaves 8 9 20 cm...

Page 32: ...32 MODELS 1954 1955 1956 WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 33: ...MODEL 1947 WIRING DIAGRAM 1 RF 2 RR 3 CF 4 CR 5 LF 6 LR RD RR CF CR LF LR 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 34: ...e plastic scrubbing pad Warm soapy water Wax with Turtle Wax Wipe off excess spills Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Steel wool pad Warm soapy water OR Self cleaning cycle Wash rinse and dry thoroughly O...

Page 35: ...rn The self cleaning cycle will not operate Fan runs after oven is shut off Control is locked up meaning no buttons will function Cooking results are not what you expected Is the power cord plugged in...

Page 36: ...n the country of purchase The range must be properly installed according to this manual and to local building and safety codes Abuse accident alteration or misuse will void this warranty Neither Elmir...

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