Do not heat unopened food containers in the oven. Pressure
could build up and the container could burst, causing
injury or damage to the range.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
Keep oven free from grease build up.
Place oven rack in desired position while oven is cool.
If rack must be handled when hot, do not let pot holder
touch heating elements in the oven.
Pull out oven rack to the rack stop to reduce chance of
burns from touching hot surfaces of the door and oven.
When using cooking or roasting bags in oven, follow the
manufacturer’s directions.
Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil to cover oven racks. This will
restrict heat circulation. Do not place aluminum foil in
bottom of oven as a spill protector. Permanent damage to
oven will result.
Plastics
All plastics are vulnerable to heat, although some will
withstand higher temperatures than others. Keep all
plastics away from parts of the range which may become
slightly more than warm when the range is in operation.
Self-Cleaning Oven
The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners on self-cleaning ovens prior
to clean ing. Damage may occur to oven finish at high
temperatures. Remove aluminum or plastic utensils, food
or combustible materials from oven and cooktop before
self-cleaning.
(See SelfCleaning – Page 15)
NOTE: Oven cleaner will not harm porcelain oven but
should not be used in conjuction with selfcleaning.
Surface Cooking
Use proper pan size. Select pans large enough to cover the
element. The use of undersized pans will expose a portion
of the element which may result in burns, ignition of
clothing or spillovers directly on element.
Never leave surface units unattended at high heat setting.
Boil over or boil dry conditions could result in a fire.
Do not use glass or glazed ceramic cookware on the surface
burners, as sudden change in temperature may break them.
Always turn off surface unit, before removing pots or pans.
Turn handle of the pan toward the center of the cooktop,
without extending over nearby elements. This 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 metal covers on electric surface
elements. A covered element, when turned on, could
result in a burn or damage to the element.
Frying
Use as little oil as possible. Filling the pan too full of oil
can cause spillovers when food is added.
Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen
foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot oil to bubble
up. Spillovers, fire and burns from splatters could occur.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent
overheating oil beyond smoking point.
Deep Fryer
Use extreme caution when moving a hot grease kettle or
disposing of hot grease.
Ventilating Hoods
Clean ventilation hood frequently — grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. When flaming
foods under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, when
operating, may spread flame.
Service
Do not repair or service any part of the range unless
specifically recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Disconnect the range from wall receptacle, fuse, or breaker
before performing service.
Safety
Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and
can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushion vinyl or
carpeting. When moving the range on this type of flooring
use care.
If your range must stand beside a refrigerator, allow at
least 2” between the two appliances for air circulation. The
heat from the range may affect refrigerator performance.
Make sure that all the packing materials have been removed
and that all controls are in the off position before plugging
in the power cord.
Electrical Connection
Amperage requirements
BTU’s NAT BTU’s LP
Model 1947- 40 Amps, 240 Volts 66,000
59,400
1954- 40 Amps, 240 Volts
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1955- 25 Amps, 240 Volts 43,000
38,700
1956- 10 Amps, 110 Volts 59,000
53,100
All ranges come with standard 4 wire range cord
attached. This cord must be plugged into a standard
range receptacle provided by your electrician.
Power Cord Installation on Electric Oven
Models
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded
by a qualified electrician in accordance with installation
instructions and local building codes.
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