USE & CARE MANUAL Freestanding Ranges 1 Culinary Series 750300
BlueStar® Freestanding Range Use & Care Manual MODELS RCS30SB, RCS36SB THIS APPLIANCE WAS DESIGNED FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. HOWEVER, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION. INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN APPROVED GAS INSTALLER OR GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR THE WARRANTY IS VOID.
THANK YOU & WELCOME Thank you for your purchase and welcome to the BlueStar® Family! BlueStar® ranges are designed for discerning home chefs who demand restaurant-quality results in their own kitchens. As the owner of a new BlueStar® range you can look forward to years of culinary excellence. You will prepare meals with the speed and accuracy of a professional chef right in your own kitchen.
SERVICE INFORMATION Date of Purchase Model Number Serial Number Dealer Name Dealer Phone Dealer Address Date of Installation Installer Name Installer Phone Installer Address Your installer should complete the Performance Checklist, found in the Installation Manual or page 24 of this manual, before leaving your residence. Mail the completed checklist to: Warranty Department Prizer-Painter Stove Works Inc. 600 Arlington Street Reading, PA 19611 or Fax (610) 376-2596.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using your appliance. Follow these important safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or property damage. Do not remove permanent labels, warnings or data plates including the serial number from your appliance. Removal may void the manufacturer’s warranty and/or hinder effective servicing and maintenance.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Your appliance should be installed by a qualified gas installation technician. Have the technician show you the exact location of the gas shutoff valve on the incoming gas line so you know how to turn off the gas if necessary. Never use this appliance as a space heater to warm a room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
IN THE EVENT OF FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn off the controls and smother the flaming pan with a fitted lid, cooking sheet or large flat tray. If there is a fire in the oven, turn off the oven and keep the oven door closed. It is recommended you purchase a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher for your home. Store it in close proximity to your appliance.
OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do NOT cover the bottom of the oven floor with aluminum foil or any oven liner. Only use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in steam burns. Do not allow potholders to touch hot burner areas. Do not use a towel or other bulky material as a potholder. Do NOT heat unopened food containers or jarred products like baby food in the oven. The built-up pressure may cause the container to explode.
GETTING STARTED ® We know you are excited to start cooking and baking with your new BlueStar range. Before you begin, it is essential that you follow these steps for safe and optimal use. Become familiar with all the parts of your range. Remove and properly discard all temporary labels and packaging material from the cooktop, burners, burner grates, oven exterior, oven interior, oven rack glides and oven racks. Remove all: cardboard, zip ties, paper and plastic sheathing used as packaging.
COOKTOP BURNERS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ATTENTION Each of your burners has a specific BTU (British Thermal Unit) rating. Before disassembly, note the location of each burner. If a burner is replaced in the wrong position it may not function correctly. Become familiar with the location of your burners. Below are the standard burner configurations. Models – 30”, 36” BURNER OPERATION Push in and turn the control knob counter clockwise to HIGH to start the ignition process.
TOP GRATES TIP: When placing the top grate back on the cooktop, locate the pin on the bottom of the grate and place inside the positioning holes of the cooktop. Your top grates may darken over time with use. This is normal. ATTENTION TIP: To prevent your burners from darkening at an uneven rate, rotate top grates between more and less active burners. BURNER CLEANING Top Grates TIP: Clean spills as soon as possible to prevent sticking and build up.
OPERATING THE OVEN BEFORE YOU BEGIN – ALL MODELS Clean removable oven parts As part of installation protective plastic wrappers on stainless steel surfaces should be removed. These wrappers must be removed before operation. Remove and properly discard all temporary labels and packaging material including cardboard, zip ties, paper and wrapping from the oven, oven racks, oven rack glides and exterior surfaces. Remove protective plastic wrap from any stainless steel surfaces.
Oven Guides and Racks Your oven has two standard racks and two five-position rack guides. Follow your recipe guidelines to determine the best rack location for your dish. TIP: For best results, center baking pans on the rack this will allow maximum air circulation around the food. Always use an oven rack. Never place any food, pot, pan or tray directly on the oven floor. OVEN RACKS AND GUIDES CLEANING Make sure oven is cool. Remove oven racks and guides. Wash in hot, soapy water.
Operating the Oven Do NOT cover any slots, holes or passages on the bottom of the oven. Do NOT cover an entire oven rack with any material such as aluminum foil. Do NOT use a silicone mat on the oven floor. Foil and silicone mats will block airflow into the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, creating a fire hazard. Push in and turn the oven control knob counter clockwise to any temperature setting between 150º and 500°F.
Convection Baking and Roasting Convection baking and roasting uses a fan inside the oven to circulate the heated air more evenly, resulting in better heat distribution and a more consistent front to back, side to side, and top to bottom temperature. In general, convection baking or roasting takes less time and at lower temperatures than traditional baking or roasting. TIP For best results when convection baking Reduce the recommended temperature by 25°F to 50°F. Reduce the recommended cooking time.
Operating the Infrared Broiler Keep the oven door closed at all times when lighting and broiling. Open only to insert or remove food. Leaving the oven door open throughout the cooking process could damage range components. Do NOT put your face near the infrared broiler. Do NOT operate the convection fan while broiling. With oven door shut, push in and turn the oven thermostat control knob counter clockwise to BR (broil). The blue oven indicator light will illuminate.
Oven Cleaning Do NOT clean the infrared ceramic broiler. Do NOT apply commercial oven cleaners to the oven door gasket. Do NOT rub or scrub the gasket since may damage the oven door seal. Make sure cleaning chemicals do not come in contact with any stainless steel, painted surfaces or the infrared ceramic broiler. Do NOT use steel wool or metal pads to clean the interior oven walls. They may damage or scratch the enamel coating.
CARE AND CLEANING WARNING PART/ MATERIAL Backguard Make sure the cooktop surface and range are cool before cleaning. CLEANING Clean with stainless steel cleaner. Follow cleaner manufacturer’s instructions. FREQUENCY As needed ATTENTION Do NOT use steel wool, metal pads or abrasive cleaners. Discoloration may occur with heavy use. Burner Top Grates and Burner Cap Convection Fan Guard / Porcelain Enamel Wash grates in hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ® Check these helpful tips for any problems with your range. If you need additional help call BlueStar Customer Service at 1-800-449-8691. COOKTOP PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Plug into a three-prong electrical outlet that is properly grounded. Burner will not ignite – no “clicking” sound Burner will not ignite – “clicking” sound with spark Burner ignites – “clicking” sound does not stop No electrical power to the unit. Gas not turned on Turn on gas supply.
OVEN PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Takes up to three minutes to ignite. SOLUTION Wait three minutes. Plug into a three-prong electrical outlet that is properly grounded. No electrical power to the unit. Check and re-set circuit breaker for the wall outlet used for this unit. Oven will not ignite Gas not flowing to oven. Turn a top burner on. If top burner ignites, call for service. Make sure gas supply valve is on.
MAINTENANCE Oven Doors Periodically oven door hinges may require added lubrication to work smoothly. Whether this is necessary or how frequently will depend on how and how often you use your oven. Open the door fully and apply a small amount of lubricant to the ball visible in the hinge slot on your door. We recommend a food grade light oil or grease. Cooking oil or mineral oil may be used, but should be avoided if possible. Do not use sprays like WD-40 or CRC that may get onto the oven door surface.
OVEN BURNER AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT WARNING CAUTION Before you begin, follow the steps in the Air Shutter Checklist. Wear heavy duty gloves when removing oven door, oven floor and front panel to prevent injury from sharp edges. CAUTION ATTENTION Oven door weighs about 25 pounds. Use extreme care when removing or replacing to prevent personal injury or property damage.
10. Wearing heavy duty gloves, replace the oven floor in the oven, making sure that the seven holes are facing you. 11. Replace the kick panel and secure with the sheet metal screws. 12. Replace the oven door Grasp the door with both hands on each side of the door handle. Slide the door hinges into the hinge receiver, making sure that the notch in the hinges is resting properly. Rotate the hinge clip down into the hinge receiver to secure the hinge. Repeat on the other side. 13.
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST This checklist has been developed to assure proper installation of your appliance. To validate your warranty you must mail or fax this form within 15 days of installation and a copy of your receipt to: Warranty Department, Prizer-Painter Stove Works Inc., 600 Arlington Street, Reading, PA 19611, or Fax (610) 376-2596. Failure to do so will void the warranty.
