PROFESSIONAL QUALITY COOKING EQUIPMENT USE AND CARE MANUAL FOR CUISINE & PERFORMER RANGES MODEL NUMBERS: ARR-530, ARR-636, ARR-436GD, ARR-436GR ARROB-430, ARROB-636, ARROB-436GD, ARROB-436GR CUISINE ARR-530 PERFORMER ARROB-430 Shown with optional 4" stub back and leg caps. DESIGN CLASS FUNCTION RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE © 2012 American Range All Rights Reserved 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges FOR YOUR SAFETY! Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY COOKING EQUIPMENT To Our Most Valued Customer: Congratulations on your purchase of an American Range product. We hope you will enjoy the design, manufactured quality, innovative features and cooking performance of this product – it represents our continuing dedication to satisfying the most demanding needs of customers like you.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges Table of Contents GENERAL............................................................................................................................. 1-5 General Information.......................................................................................................................................... 1 About This Manual.....................................................................................................................................
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing damage, personal injury or death. • INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED / LICENSED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS º Do not try to light any appliance.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Use and Care Manual is divided into several sections: The Safety Section informs you about significant safety precautions when installing and operating your new fryer. This is a must read section of the manual.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges PRECAUTIONS Shipping Damage Claim Procedure The equipment is crafted and inspected carefully by skilled personnel before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for the safe delivery upon acceptance of the equipment. If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your delivery company, your dealer, your builder or installer. Do not install or attempt to operate a damaged appliance. 1.
Use & Care Manual ! Cuisine & Performer Ranges DANGER To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive liquids (such as gasoline) or vapors inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Keep items that could explode, such as aerosol cans, away from the product. Do not store explosive or flammable materials in nearby cabinets or areas.
Use & Care Manual ! Cuisine & Performer Ranges CAUTION Purchase a kitchen fire extinguisher for your home and store it in close proximity to your appliance. Should an uncontrolled fire occur, never use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan.The oven door interior and exterior, especially the glass can get hot during operation. Do not touch the glass – use the door handle to open or close the range door.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The location selected for the range must meet the following criteria. If any of these criteria are not met, select another location. SITE PREPARATION 0 The range is a free standing appliance. If the range is to be installed adjacent to cabinets, the clearances where indicated are required. 0 This range may not be recessed into the cabinets.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRESSURE REGULATOR 0 The regulator installed in the range is adjusted at the factory for 5" WC (natural gas) or 10" WC (L.P.) depending on the customer’s request. Regulators must not be removed. 0 The regulator can withstand a maximum pressure of 1/2 PSIG (14" WC). If the line pressure is beyond this limit, a step-down regulator will be required.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING Do not use the handle or oven door to lift the oven. Remove pull down door before installation to ensure that it is not used to lift the unit. Make sure the hinge catch is fully open or closed before removing door to prevent injury to hands and/or fingers. • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not remove protective packaging until you are ready to perform the installation.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges OVERALL DIMENSIONS PERFORMER OPEN BURNER GAS RANGES 4" 4 1/ 5- 30" 29- 7/8 " 37" 30" 35- 7/8 " 30" Range 37" 36" Range 9 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges OVERALL DIMENSIONS CUISINE SEALED BURNER GAS RANGES 4" 3/ 5- 4 30" 35- 7/8 " 37" 29- 30" 7/8 " 36" Range 37" 30" Range 10 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges OVERALL DIMENSIONS SEALED AND OPEN BURNER GAS RANGES NO N-C X MA EPTH " 3 1 TD E BIN OM24" M BU IN CO MB 30" STIBTO US MIN LE TIB T MA LE O TE RIA MA TE L RIA L CA A 8" MIN . 18" MIN . 36" A RANGE WIDTH 29-7/8" 35- 7/8" "A" DIMENSION 30" 36" ELECTRICAL & GAS SUPPLY LOCATION 10" 3-1/2" E 6-7/8" G 11 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges VENT HOOD CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS 66" mi T n. 72" O ma x. 30" 30" 6" mi TO n. 36" ma x. 66" mi TO n. 72" ma x. 24" 30" mi TO n. 36" ma x. VENT HOOD REQUIREMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS UNIT 48" Range 36" Range 30" Range STANDARD COUNTER 24" Deep 800-1200 CFM 600-800 CFM 500 CFM ISLAND INSTALLATION 30" Deep 800-1200 CFM 600-1200 CFM 500 CFM 12 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges TYPICAL MODEL & PARTS IDENTIFICATION CONVECTION FAN SWITCH WITH INDICATOR LIGHT LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR CENTER FRONT OVEN TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT GRILL OR GRIDDLE INDICATOR LIGHT OVEN INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH WITH INDICATOR LIGHT CENTER REAR RIGHT FRONT RIGHT REAR OVEN THERMOSTAT GRILL OR GRIDDLE KNOB 1 2 3 1 5 1 4 1 FOUR SEALED BURNERS WITH PORCELAIN/CAST IRON CAPS AND AUTOMATIC IGNITION / RE-IGNITION 2 ISLAND TRIM 3 GRIDDLE OR GRILL 4 IDENTIFICATIO
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges PREPARING FOR OPERATION PERFORMER OPEN BURNER RANGES Insert racks into oven. BURNER PAN Remove the burner pans, then cut and discard the shipping ties on the burner base. Confirm that burner base is flat on the burner support and that the air shutter is positioned over the gas orifice. Replace the burner pans. 14 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges PREPARING FOR OPERATION PERFORMER OPEN BURNER RANGES Your new range cook top is equipped with one of two types of gas burners - Open Burners or Sealed Burners. Open Burners are more powerful and Sealed Burners are a little easier to maintain. In either case, we’re sure you’ll appreciate how easy they are to light and operate, and the great cooking performance they deliver. The open burner heads are packed in a separate box.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges PREPARING FOR OPERATION PERFORMER OPEN BURNER RANGES Grates are packed in a separate box. Inspect grates for rubber feet. Each grate must have four feet. Place grates on top of cook top. 16 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges PREPARING FOR OPERATION CUISINE SEALED BURNER RANGES Insert racks into oven. GRATE Burner caps are packed in a separate box with the grates. Place burner and caps on the top of range. Place burner grate on top of burner cap and grate support. BURNER CAP BURNER HEAD 17 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges INSTALLATION CHECKLIST This checklist has been developed to assure proper installation of your range. To validate warranty, you must mail, e-mail or fax this form and a copy of your receipt to: American Range Customer Service, 13592 Desmond Street, Pacoima, CA 91331 info@americanrange.com 818.897.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST A qualified installer should carry out the following performance checks referring to the User Manual as necessary: 0 Check operation of oven setting Bake at 350°. 0 Check operation of Broil function. 0 Check operation of all top burners at high and low flame. 0 Check operation of oven light using front panel control switch. 0 Check operation of the convection fan using front panel control switch.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION Oven Racks Sealed Burners Star Burners Center Plate Burner Grates Control Knobs Griddle Backyard Grill Regis.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges Before Using the New Cook Top • Before using the cook top for the first time, wash the outside area with soap and water to remove any shipping & factory residue. • The burner grates are designed in sections and are easy to remove and clean. They are made of cast iron with a porcelain coating and will remain hot after the burner is turned off creating a residual heat for continued cooking. Use caution when handling.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS To avoid the risk of serious injury, damage to the range or cookware, please observe the following guidelines. Bakeware, such as large casserole pans, cookie sheets, etc., should never be used on the cook top. Placement of large stock pots should be staggered when used on the cook top. Select the base diameter of the pot to match the diameter of the flame.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges OVENS 101 The oven is a gas fired, temperature controlled cooking cavity which is highly insulated to keep the kitchen cool and the food hot. The oven contains two burners - the Bake burner positioned below the oven floor and the Broil burner located in the ceiling of the oven. Bake and Broil are very different cooking operations and the burners are designed to deliver energy in a way appropriate to the task.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges GRILL OPERATION To turn on the grill, make sure there is nothing on the grilling rack, push in and turn the control counter now clockwise to the HIGH position. The power ON indicator light will glow indicating the grill valve is on. The grill is equipped with a flame-sensing ignition system – that automatically detects the presence of flame on the grill burner – and relights it in the event it should go out. Adjust the flame to the desired height.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges GRIDDLE OPERATION The built-in griddle is made of polished steel to provide a smooth cooking surface. A griddle drip pan is included. Always pre-heat the griddle on the low setting, at least ten minutes before cooking. The griddle burner is equipped with a hot surface igniter and gas safety valve system. To Start Cooking: 0 Push knob in and turn the knob clockwise to the MAX position.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges DRYING AND DEHYDRATING While the United States Department of Agriculture advises: DO NOT hold foods at temperature between 40ºF to 140ºF more than 2 hours – and cooking raw foods below 275ºF is not recommended, the low setting of the oven (ranging from 150ºF to 225ºF) may be used to keep food hot and in special recipes, used to dehydrate fruits and vegetables.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS PART / MATERIAL Main Top/ Porcelain Enamel Sealed Burners CLEANING SUGGESTIONS BEING CAREFUL Soft Scrub may be used here. With a cool or slightly warm surface, use a damp sponge or cloth as recommended by the manufacturer. Caps and burner heads can be removed for cleaning using hot sudsy water. A stiff nylon bristle tooth brush can be used to clean burner port openings.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Oven will not heat No electrical power to the range Gas service is turned off Gas supply has been interrupted Look for red glow of hot surface igniter Check circuit breakers in house Try to light a surface burner Contact the gas company If no glow, call for service Try switching the light on Locate and test a new replacement light, unscrew glass lens, remove bad light, replace Check circuit breakers in hous
Notes 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Notes 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
Notes 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.
WARRANTY REQUIREMENT For reliable operation and for your own safety, this professional cooking equipment must be installed by a certified/licensed contractor. Failure to comply will void any written or implied warranty. Should the equipment require service during the standard warranty period, the receipt proving certified installation must be made available to American Range for verification.
