USE AND CARE GUIDE PERFORMANCE SERIES™ GAS RANGES THE POWER OF PERFORMANCE TM
TABLE OF CONTENTS Message i Warnings ii-iii Models and Gas Type Verification Be Safe 2 3-5 Using Your New Range: Burners 6 Using Your New Range: Burners, Cookware 7 Using Your New Range: BBQ Section 8 Using Your New Range: Griddle, Oven Sections 9 Using Your New Range: Bake Mode 10 Using Your New Range: Convection Bake Mode 11 Using Your New Range: Infrared Broil Mode 12 Using Your New Range: Other Oven Modes 13 Care and Maintenance 14-15 Do It Yourself Maintenance 16 Before Calli
capital cooking is your friend hello and welcome to Capital... We thank you for choosing our Performance Series™ cooking equipment. Because of the unique features found in our products, we recommend spending some time to familiarize yourself with this booklet before using your product. In it you will find valuable information on how to safely operate and maintain your appliance for years of enjoyable cooking.
warnings ii IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the Local Gas Inspector’s use. INSTALLER: Please leave these Installation Instructions with the unit for the owner. OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference. This range was designed for ease of installation and operation.
warnings iii CAUTION! When connecting the unit to propane gas, make certain the propane tank is equipped with its own high-pressure regulator in addition to the pressure regulator supplied with the range. The pressure of the gas supplied to the appliance must not exceed 14” (34.57 mB) water column from the propane gas tank to the pressure regulator. ! IMPORTANT! Installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
models and gas type verification 2 INTRODUCTION: Capital’s Performance Series™ Gas Ranges are tested and approved in accordance with ANSI Z21.1b-2003/CGA IR 58, 1995, Household Cooking Appliances. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that this appliance be installed in conjunction with a suitable overhead VENT HOOD. Due to the high heat output of this unit, particular attention should be paid to the hood and ductwork installation to assure it meets local building codes.
be safe Your new Capital PERFORMANCE SERIES™ gas range has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance when properly used and maintained. If not properly used, it could be dangerous. Read ALL the instructions in this Use and Care Guide carefully before using this range. WARNING! These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons. Use extreme care when using this restaurant caliber range as this appliance provides intense heat and can increase accident potential.
be safe WARNING! This appliance is for cooking! Based on safety considerations, never use the range to warm or heat a room. Such use can damage the range. COOKING SAFETY: DO NOT use aluminum foil as a shield against food spills or drippings around the burners or control panel area. This could obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilated air. This can damage the finish of the range. DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREAS adjacent to the burners.
5 be safe WARNING! ELECTRICAL SAFETY: If for any reason a gas control knob is turned ON and there is no electric power to operate the electronic igniters on the range burners, turn OFF the gas control knob and wait 5 minutes for the gas to dissipate before lighting the range burner manually. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE APPLIANCE, IT MUST BE SECURED BY A PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICE.
using your new range: burners before using your range for the first time: Record the Model and Serial number of your appliance on the Service Page of this use and care guide. This will be used for any future contact with your service technician or the factory. Also, enter this information on the Product Registration Card in ded with this product, and mail it to the indicated address. A NOTE ON ACCESSORIES: Your range does not ship with a backtrim. It must be ordered from the dealer at time of purchase.
using your new range: burners, cookware 7 SIMMER POSITION: a) The type and quantity of food affects which settings to use. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Food packaged in aluminum foil should not be placed directly on the burner grate. Aluminum foil can melt during cooking. b) The pan selected affects the setting, its size, type, material, and whether a lid is used, all affect the consistency of the cooking temperature. Do not let plastic, paper or cloth come in contact with a hot burner grate.
using your new range: BBQ section NOTE: The BBQ is only available on model # PSGR364B, PSGR486B, and PSGR486BG. CAUTION! Use extreme care when placing the grill components into the grill compartment. Avoid contacting the ceramic igniter that could break, preventing operation of the grill. DO NOT leave the grill unattended while in use. DO NOT use charcoal briquettes, ceramic plates, or coals of any kind. 8 GRILLING SUGGESTIONS: a) Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking.
using your new range: griddle, oven sections oven section griddle section NOTE: The griddle section is only available on model # PSGR364G, PSGR486G, PSGR486BG DESCRIPTION: The built in griddle is made of restaurant quality 3/8” thick stainless steel. This produces a surface with even heat that is easy to clean. The griddle has a stainless steel straight tube burner that is lit by a spark igniter. The griddle should light with 5 clicks of the igniter.
10 using your new range: bake mode bake mode NOTE: Before baking or broiling for the first time, the oven and broiler should be turned on separately to burn off the manufacturing oils. Turn the oven on to 450 degrees F. for 20 to 30 minutes; then turn the broiler to “Broil” for the same length of time. You may wish to turn on the ventilator above your range during this time.
using your new range: convection bake mode convection bake mode tips for convection bake mode: a) Oven Heating Light This light turns on when the oven heats and cycles off when the set temperature has been reached. The cycling continues as long as BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE mode is set. b) Oven Temps Lower oven temperature 25 degrees F to 50 degrees F when converting regular BAKE to CONVECTION BAKE settings for baked food items such as breads, cakes, cookies and muffins, etc.
using your new range: infrared broil mode infrared broil mode PREHEATING: It is recommended that you DO NOT preheat the broil burner before starting to cook. Only very fast cooking foods, such as thin fillets of fish, would require preheating so the surface of the food could brown in the same time the food was cooked. If preheating is necessary, preheat no more than 2 to 3 minutes. getting great results! • Be sure to defrost food before broiling. • Broil with the door closed.
using your new range: other oven modes SLOW COOKING AND LOW TEMPERATURE USES OF THE OVEN: In addition to providing perfect temperatures for baking and roasting, the oven can be used at low temperatures to keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperatures, to cook food long and slow (as if using a crock pot), to dehydrate food, to warm plates, and to defrost foods. warming feature: Hot Cooked Foods can be kept at serving temperatures. Set the oven to bake and use the temperature suggested on the chart.
14 care and maintenence sealed burners For proper lighting and performance of the burners, keep the igniters, burner caps, and ports clean and free of soil. It is necessary to clean these only when the flame does not burn blue completely around and within the burner, when there is a severe boil-over, when the burner does not light, or when the electronic igniter clicks continuously even after the flame has been lit. When the burner and burner grate are cool, remove the grate.
15 care and maintenance cooktop BURNER BASE AND CAP: Use hot, sudsy water and dry thoroughly. Acidic and sugar laden spills deteriorate the stainless steel. Remove soil immediately! CONTROL KNOBS/ BEZELS: Use hot sudsy water, rinse and dry immediately. DO NOT soak knobs DO NOT force knobs onto wrong valve shaft. EXTERIOR FINISH/Stainless Steel: Use non-abrasive cleaners: Hot water and detergent, ammonia, sudsy water. Rinse and dry immediately.
16 do it yourself maintenance WARNING! POWER FAILURE In the event of a power failure, only the standard burners and grill can be lit manually. It is necessary to light each standard burner individually. If the range is being used when the power failure occurs, turn all of the burner control knobs to the OFF position. Holding a match at the ports, then by turning the control knob to the HI position, can light the standard burners and grill.
before calling for service Before calling for service, check the following to avoid unnecessary service charges.
we're here for you 18 HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: For service, contact one of our PERFORMANCE SERIES SPECIALISTS at: 1-866-402-4600.
19 THE POWER OF PERFORMANCE™ PERFORMANCE SERIES™ RANGES WARRANTY Two (2) years full parts and one (1) year labor covers the entire unit. Five (5) years on all Burners (Oven, Grill, Griddle Burners, Oven Racks, Sealed Burner), Burner Grates, Grill Grates, Griddle Plate and Porcelain Enameled Parts. WILL PAY FOR: All repair labor found to be defective due to materials or workmanship for one full year “IN HOME” warranty during the first year of ownership.
All illustrations and specifications contained in this use and care guide are based on the latest product information available at the time of this printing. Because product improvement is an ongoing process, Capital reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications, features and models. Some product pictures may be shown with optional equipment.
