Part # 138683 (01/08)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Starfire Ranges
Open top burners
1. Remove top grates and ring grates.
2. Check flash tubes to see that they are properly positioned
on burner charge ports.
3. Light
pilots.
4. Replace top grates and ring grates.
5. Turn valve completely on. Burner flame should be
1/2”, (13mm), stable blue flame, and should impinge on
the bottom of a pot placed on the ring.
CAUTION: Should burner ignition fail within 5 seconds, turn
the burner valve off and repeat steps 1 through 5. If ignition
continues to fail, consult your factory authorized service
agency.
Shut Down
1. Turn all valves to the “OFF” position.
2. If the unit is to be shut down for an extended period of
time, close the in-line gas valve.
Hot Top Sections
1. Raise or remove hot top sections. Each burner has one
pilot located at the front right side of the burner.
2. Light pilots. The pilot burner should be adjusted to
provide for rapid ignition of the burner.
3. Turn the burner valve on. A sharp blue flame should be
approximately 1/4”, (6mm), high.
4. Replace hot top sections.
Thermostat Controlled Griddles
See griddle seasoning before use.
1. Raise griddle at front and securely block.
2. Light pilots located at the front right side of each burner
3. The sensing bulbs must be fully inserted into their
individual holders, which are located on the underside of
the griddle.
4. Set the thermostat to its maximum setting. The burner
should have a 5/16”, (8mm), stable blue flame.
5. Lower the griddle carefully into position, being very
careful not to leave any part of the capillary tube in the
burner compartment.
Valve Controlled Griddles
See griddle seasoning before use.
1. Raise griddle at front and securely block.
2. Light pilots located at the front right side of each burner.
3. Turn burner valves completely on. Burners should have
1/2” to 5/8”, (13mm to 16mm), stable blue flame.
4. Lower griddle carefully into position.
Griddle/Broiler
(Models H281, 282, 283, 285)
See griddle seasoning before use.
Before turning on main gas supply, be sure all burner valves
are in the “OFF” position.
1. Eight (8) ceramic bricks are supplied with each range.
These ceramics are to be placed in the burner section of
the griddle / broiler before it is put into operation.
2. Each burner has a flange on each side which will serve
as a rest for a pair of ceramics. Position two ceramics
between each pair of burners with the projections facing
downward. Place two ceramics between the outside
burner on each side, using the side lining ledges as the
outer support.
3. Light the pilots located in the broiler section.
4. Turn the burner valves completely on. Burners should
exhibit a 5/16” stable blue flame.
CAUTION: Gas will flow to the top burners even if the pilots
are not lit. Gas will not be interrupted. It is the responsibility
of the installer to check the ignition of all burners and ensure
that it is proper. SHOULD IGNITION FAIL AFTER 10 SECONDS,
TURN THE BURNER VALVE OFF, WAIT 5 MINUTES AND TRY
AGAIN.
