USE & CARE MANUAL Free Standing Ranges RCS RNB RPB Heritage Classic Platinum™ Series 1
BlueStar® Free Standing Range Use & Care Manual MODELS RCS, RPB, RNB, Heritage, Platinum 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 46 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 WARNING 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.
WARNING 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.
WARNING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Platinum™ Series oven operates with an OPEN FLAME. Improper use of the oven may result in a FIRE HAZARD. Please review page 26 for more 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.
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.
RCS Models – 30” , 36” RPB Models – 30” , 36” BURNER OPERATION Push in and turn the control knob counter clockwise to HIGH to start the ignition process. The igniter will spark and make a clicking sound. The clicking will stop after the burner ignites. The initial ignition may take a few seconds. You may hear multiple clicks before it ignites. After ignition, turn the knob to your desired setting. Turn the knob to OFF to extinguish the burner.
BURNER SETTINGS Burners can be set to any setting between SIMMER and HIGH. The flame should be adjusted to not wrap around the bottom edge of any pot or pan using the knob. If the flame is set too high in relation to the edge of the pot or pan, you might scorch the backguard or other areas around your range Do not leave empty non-stick pans on the French Top as the heat may damage the coating and the French Top surface.
ATTENTION For heavy soiling, use a commercially available oven cleaner. Follow the cleaner manufacturer’s instructions. CAUTION Do not submerge the burner grates in water for extended periods of time. Prolonged exposure to moisture may cause rusting. Make sure the cleaning chemicals do not contact any stainless steel or painted surface on your appliance. Reinstall grates in cooktop and make sure they are seated properly, and do not move unsteadily from side to side.
INTEGRATED GRIDDLE (SOME MODELS) Before You Begin You must season your integrated griddle before using. The seasoning process prevents food from sticking and the griddle from rusting. After seasoning, with time and use, your griddle will darken and develop a rich blue/black color, which is normal. ATTENTION If you purchased a cast iron griddle separately, do NOT follow the seasoning directions.
Integrated Griddle Cleaning Allow griddle to cool to room temperature. Scrape off excess food with a spatula and wipe off used cooking oil. For heavy soiling, use a nylon pad coated with a thin layer of cooking oil. For stubborn stains, you may use a commercially available, FOOD SAFE griddle cleaner. Follow the cleaner manufacturer’s instructions for use. After every use, apply a light coating of high smoke point oil like corn oil to the griddle. Wipe off excess using a clean dry cotton towel.
CHARBROILER (SOME MODELS) Before You Begin Your charbroiler grate is reversible. One side has narrow slats for use with delicate foods like fish and some vegetables. The other side has wider slats for use with larger foods items like steak and chicken. Before igniting the burner, decide which side is best for the dish you are preparing and place that side face up. CAUTION Do not light the charbroiler with food on the grates. Charbroiler Operation Etching on front control panel to indicate Griddle knob.
FRENCH TOP (SOME MODELS) Before You Begin You must season your French Top surface before using. The seasoning process prevents the surface from rusting. After seasoning, with time and use, your French Top surface will darken and develop a rich patina color which is normal. Seasoning your French Top Surface ATTENTION WARNING The complete seasoning process takes approximately 60 minutes and requires attention.
After every use, apply a light coating of corn oil or high smoke point oil. Wipe off excess using a dry cotton towel. ATTENTION Never flood a hot French Top ring or surface with cold water. This may cause the French Top’s steel plates to crack or warp, and will void your warranty. If you choose to remove and wash your French Top rings in hot, soapy water, you must re-season the surfaces using the seasoning process.
RAISED GRIDDLE/ BROILER – 12” AND 24” (HERITAGE CLASSIC MODELS ONLY) Before You Begin You must season your steel cooktop griddle plate before using. The seasoning process prevents food from sticking and the griddle plate from rusting. After seasoning, with time and use, your griddle plate will darken and develop a rich dark blue/black color which is normal. Seasoning your Griddle ATTENTION The entire seasoning process takes approximately 75 minutes and requires attention.
Griddle: Push in and turn the Raised Griddle/Broiler control knob counter clockwise to HIGH. The spark igniter will click and the burner will light. 24” Model – There are two control knobs that operate the left and right side of the griddle that can be operated independently or at the same time. ATTENTION If the igniter clicks more than 10 times, turn the control knob to OFF. Wait five minutes and try again. Turn and adjust the control knob(s) to the desired setting.
INTERCHANGEABLE GRIDDLE/CHARBROILER SYSTEM (PLATINUM™ SERIES ONLY) The Platinum™ Series Griddle/Charbroiler system allows for two-zone cooking, with up to 40,000 BTUs of heat. The cast iron, interchangeable, griddle charbroiler system lets you use the griddle or charbroiler anywhere on the range top. Visit bluestarcooking.com to see the system in action. The Interchangeable Griddle Charbroiler System comes with 6 pieces. 1. 2. 3. 5. 6.
To achieve a 500 degree cooking surface. Turn both burners to the high position for 6 minutes, then turn the 25,000 BTU burner to the low position and the 15,000 BTU burner to the medium position for 7 to 10 minutes. This will achieve an even 500 degree cooking surface. Using the Simmer and the 25,000 or 22,000 BTU burners To achieve a 350 degree cooking surface. Turn both burners to the high position for 3 1/2 minutes, then turn both burners to the low position for 10 to 12 minutes.
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, broiler pan, 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. WARNING Always use an oven rack. Never place any food, pot, pan or tray directly on the oven floor.
Operating the Oven WARNING 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 PowR Oven™ (Platinum™ Series Only) BlueStar’s Platinum™ Series PowR Oven™ uses an open flame heating element, which provides faster pre-heating. The power burner’s open flame is located in the center of the back wall of the oven cavity. A built-in fan turns on when on the burner is in use, adding to its efficiency and consistency. WARNING Use care when cooking with parchment paper, wax paper, aluminum foil or any other FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Convection Baking and Roasting All Platinum™ Series PowR Oven™ are equipped with a Convection Fan. For even more efficient baking and roasting, you can use your PowR Oven™ with the Convection Fan. If you choose to use the Convection Fan, standard adjustments in temperature and time are recommended. The Convection Fan will always run at a low speed when the power burner is on. The fan will run at a high speed when the burner is not lit and if the convection switch on the front control panel is ON.
Operating the Infrared Broiler (All Models) WARNING 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 WARNING 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 Make sure the cooktop surface and range are cool before cleaning. CLEANING FREQUENCY ATTENTION Do NOT use steel wool, metal pads or abrasive cleaners. Backguard Burner Top Grates / Cast Iron Clean with stainless steel cleaner. Follow cleaner manufacturer’s instructions. As needed Do not submerge in water for extended periods as this may cause rusting. Wash grates in hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
Grease Pan Insert (RNB, Heritage, and Platinum™ models only) Remove from range. Discard grease and wash in hot soapy water. Apply stainless steel cleaner as needed with a rag, following cleaner manufacturer’s instructions. As needed Do NOT use abrasive sponges or steel wool. Do not clean grease pans while oven is on. Dishwasher safe. Do not clean range right after use, wait until range is cool. Caution: Grease pan handles may be hot. Do NOT use steel wool, metal pads or abrasive cleaners.
Clean with hot soapy water – light oil coating after cleaning. Griddle No abrasive sponges After every use TIP: Pay extra attention to drip pan when using the griddle. Clean the griddle grease Drip Pan after every use. Turn on ventilation fan and make sure room is well vented. Do NOT clean the infrared ceramic broiler. This can easily crack. Oven Interior / Porcelain Enamel Use a commercial oven cleaner. Follow cleaner manufacturer’s instructions. Once a month; more often with frequent use.
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 No electrical power to the unit. SOLUTION Plug into a three-prong electrical outlet that is properly grounded. Check and re-set circuit breaker for the unit. Burner will not ignite – no “clicking” sound Igniter not connected to lead wire.
Burner ignition delay – “clicking” sound then ignition whoosh Turn burner to LOW setting to ignite. Air shutter needs adjustment See Top Burner Air Shutter Adjustment instructions. Low propane supply (for LP users) Fill the propane tank. Turn on/off valve fully to on. Low flame setting needs adjustment See Top Burner Air Shutter Adjustment instructions. Incorrect regulator setting. Set regulator to proper setting - Liquid Propane or Natural Gas.
No electrical power to the unit. Plug into a three-prong electrical outlet that is properly grounded. Check and re-set circuit breaker for the unit. Convection fan does not turn Fan guard is obstructed or clogged. When oven is cool, remove any obstructions like baked-on food or aluminum foil. Call for service. It is recommended that a certified BlueStar service provider adjust the air shutter on your PowR Oven™. To adjust the air shutter, make sure the range is off and cool.
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.
TOP BURNER AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT A properly adjusted burner will have sharp conical shaped blue flames. However, on some larger burners (22,000 BTU or 25,000 BTU) the cones are close together and blend into one another. The flame should be almost all blue. If your flames do not appear, follow the instructions to adjust the air shutter. TIP Propane gas sometimes produces a yellow tipped flame. This is normal. ATTENTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
TOP BURNER LOW FLAME ADJUSTMENT At its lowest setting, a properly adjusted burner will produce a steady flame about 1/8” above the burner ports. If your flames do not appear, follow the instructions to adjust the flame height. ATTENTION Before you begin, follow the steps in the Air Shutter Checklist. 1. 2. 3. 4. Push and turn the burner fully counter clockwise to the lowest simmer setting. Leave burner on. Remove the burner knob from the valve stem by pulling the knob straight toward you.
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.
OVEN BULB REPLACEMENT ATTENTION 1. 2. 3. 4. Only use a 40 Watt Appliance bulb. Regular light bulbs cannot tolerate oven temperatures. Make sure oven is cool. Grasp the clear globe lens with your fingers and turn counter clockwise to loosen and remove. Replace the burned out bulb with a 40 Watt Appliance bulb. Replace the clear globe by turning clockwise. For Large (30”) PowR Oven™ in Platinum™ Series only: 1. Pry lens from housing. 2. Lift bulb from socket. 3. Replace bulb – do not touch halogen. 4.
IGNITER REPLACEMENT 1. For a front burner, remove the ring grate and top grate from the burner that needs the replacement igniter. For a rear burner, remove the ring grates and top grates from both the front and rear burners. 2. Within the burner cavity, locate and disconnect the orange lead wire by pulling on the plastic connector. 3. Remove the burner assembly and attached venturi tube from the burner cavity by pulling it up and towards the back of the range until it is free. 4.
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY BlueStar® Cooking Appliances, BlueStar® Ventilation Hoods and Prizer Hoods® Ventilation Hoods Who Is Providing The Warranty? This Warranty is provided to you by Prizer-Painter Stove Works, Inc. (“Prizer-Painter”), which warrants the parts of your BlueStar® cooking appliance, BlueStar® ventilation hood or Prizer Hoods® ventilation hood (“Product”), as described below.
light bulbs, and enameled parts. Cosmetic component flaws include visible chips, scratches, dents. All cosmetic component claims to Prizer-Painter must be made within the seven (7) day warranty period or they are void. ．Floor Models Not Used For Demonstration: Floor models are covered by a one (1) year limited functional parts and related services warranty, with proof of date of installation. There is no cosmetic warranty of any kind for floor models.
ARBITRATION CLAUSE. IMPORTANT. PLEASE REVIEW THIS ARBITRATION CLAUSE. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. 1. Parties: This arbitration clause affects your rights against PrizerPainter Stove Works, Inc. and any of its affiliates or employees or agents, successors, or assigns, all of whom together are referred to as “we” or “us” for ease of reference. 2.
