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Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges FOR YOUR SAFETY! Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids YOUR YOUR SAFETY in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. SAFETY WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service WARNING WARNING or maintenance can cause property damage, injury...
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“Troubleshooting” – for a quick solution or guidance regarding the next step required to get back to tip-top condition. Thank you for choosing an American Range product for your home. As you can expect, this appliance is designed for years of reliable service. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit, or contact American Range Customer Service at www.americanrange.com or 818.897.0808.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges Table of Contents GENERAL ........................................... 1-5 General Information ................................................1 About This Manual ................................................2 Precautions ...................................................3-5 OPERATE ........................................6-10 Cooktop......................................................6 Before Using the Cooktop Operation of Burners Auto-Re-ignition Cookware ....................................................7 Suggested Burner Settings ..............................................7 Oven ......................................................8 Ovens 101 Oven Operations...
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. If installation was not performed by a certified/licensed contractor be prepared to submit a major credit card for payment for proper installation.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Use and Care Manual is divided into several sections: A. The Safety Section informs you about significant safety precautions when installing and operating your new appliance. This is a must read section of the manual. B.
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.
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• This range can tip causing personal injury • See Installation Instructions supplied with the range and install the anti-tip device packaged with the range • If the anti-tip device cannot be located, contact American Range Customer Service by calling 818.897.0808 or by contacting us at www.americanrange.com...
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Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges 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.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges BEFORE USING THE NEW COOKTOP • Before using the cooktop 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 & 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 cooktop. Placement of large stock pots should be staggered when used on the cooktop.
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 –...
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.
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 CLEANING SUGGESTIONS BEING CAREFUL Soft Scrub may be used here. With a cool or Since the surface is glass (it can be scratched by Main Top/ slightly warm surface, use a damp sponge or cloth certain materials) try to rub gently in small circles to Porcelain Enamel as recommended by the manufacturer.
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO No electrical power to the range Check circuit breakers in house Gas service is turned off Try to light a surface burner Oven will not heat Gas supply has been interrupted Contact the gas company Look for red glow of hot surface igniter...
Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION CUISINE & PERFORMER SERIES - RANGES DESCRIPTION Oven Racks Open /Sealed Burners Star Burners Center Plate Burner Grates Control Knobs Griddle Backyard Grill Regis. Card Island Back U&C Manual Oven Racks: Each oven is supplied with two heavy chrome- Burner On Indicator Light: Whenever an oven burner is plated adjustable oven racks.
Cuisine & Performer Ranges WARRANTY American Range (hereafter AMR) hereby provides the following warranty to the original residential user (“Owner”) for its new RESIDENTIAL Product(s) to be free from defects in material and workmanship in normal household use for the Warranty period(s) set forth below, beginning from the date that power and/or gas is turned on with proof of installation.
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Use & Care Manual Cuisine & Performer Ranges Exceptions to the Warranty: Rubber seals, light bulbs, and gaskets are covered for a period of ninety (90) days only. Oven glass, porcelain, and Products that are not defective, but that require adjustments for normal wear and tear are expressly excluded from this Warranty. Warranty Claims: In the event of a claim for repair of the Product(s), and to obtain warranty service, Owner must contact either (i) the dealer from whom the product was purchased;...
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Notes 13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.com...
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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. If installation was not performed by a certified/licensed contractor be prepared to submit a major credit card for payment for proper installation prior to service.
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