Thor Kitchen ARG Use And Care Manual

Thor Kitchen ARG Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 COOK LIKE...
  • Page 2 USE AND CARE MANUAL PROFESSIONAL GAS RANGES ARG MODELS ARG30 ARG36...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS ........................3 WELCOME ......................... 4 BEFORE YOU START ......................5 SAFETY AND WARNINGS ....................6 Safety Symbols........................6 Electrical Shock Hazard....................7 Tipping Hazard......................... 7 Explosion Hazard......................8 Fire Hazard........................8 Poisoning Hazard......................9 Hot Surface Hazard......................9 Other Safety Tips......................
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Cooking Modes ........................ 26 Bake ..........................26 Conv. Bake ........................26 Conv. Roast ........................27 Pizza ..........................27 Warm ..........................28 Broil ..........................28 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 29 DO’S ..........................29 DONT’S ..........................29 Cleaning Burner Caps And Flame Spreaders ..............29 Cleaning Oven Shelves ....................
  • Page 5: Warnings

    WARNINGS These are the most critical warnings summarized below. WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 6: Welcome

    WELCOME 2. Welcome Thank you for purchasing Thor range. We appreciate your business and we recommend that you read this entire User’s Manual before operating your new appliance for the first time. This manual contains instructions on how to properly install and set up your new range, as well as in- sights into the unique features that our product offers.
  • Page 7: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START 3. Before you start • Make sure that the anti-tip of the range has been interoperability. • Find the model and serial numbers on the CSA label in the bottom right-hand corner of the backboard. Note these numbers down for future reference in the space provided in section ‘Warranty and service’.
  • Page 8: Safety And Warnings

    SAFETY AND WARNINGS 4. Safety and Warnings SYMBOL DEFINITION This will alert you to potential personal or property safety hazards. Obey all safety rules to avoid any property damage, personal injury or death. WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous WARNING situation, which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 9: Electrical Shock Hazard

    SAFETY AND WARNINGS ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Before removing a faulty oven light bulb, make sure you turn OFF the power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. If you don’t know how to do this, contact anelectrician. Do not remove the kick panel or the back panel.
  • Page 10: Explosion Hazard

    SAFETY AND WARNINGS EXPLOSION HAZARD If you smell gas, do not use the appliance. Open a window or door to let the gas escape, then follow the instructions on the inside front coverof this manual. Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result. Turn all burners off, then smother fire or flame with a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
  • Page 11: Poisoning Hazard

    SAFETY AND WARNINGS POISONING HAZARD Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack or the oven floor with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks airflow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
  • Page 12 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Do not install or operate stove if damaged. Do which ensures that the oven operates efficiently. not operate the appliance if it is damaged or Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move it. not working properly. If you received a damaged Protect glass oven doors product, contact your dealer or installer Do not use harsh/abrasive cleaners, scourers or...
  • Page 13 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Always disconnect power to appliance beforeany Always turn pot handles to the side or back of the type of servicing. range. Do not turn handles towards the area where they are easily burned. Handles should not extend Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or over the adjacent burners.
  • Page 14: Gas Supply Requirements

    GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS 5. GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with national Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1 / NFPA 54. In Canada, installation must conform to the current natural Gas Installation /code, CAN 1-1.1-M81 and with local codes where applicable.
  • Page 15: Dimensions And Clearances

    DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCE WARNING The appliance shall not be used for space heating. This information is based on safety considerations. All openings in the wall behind the appliance and in the floor under the appliance shall sealed. 6. DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES he range may be installed flush to the rearwall.
  • Page 16 DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCE ARG30 ARG36...
  • Page 17: Gas Range Clearance

    DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCE GAS RANGE CLEARANCE ARG30 ARG36...
  • Page 18: Electric Power Supply Requirements

    If there is any doubt as to whether the power supply has the correct polarity or grounded, have it checked by a qualifiedelectrician. Use 120V, 60Hz, and properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit. Installation for ARG Gas Range...
  • Page 19: Electrical Grounding Instructions

    ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 8. ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING This indoor gas cooking appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-pronged receptacle. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the responsibility and litigation the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
  • Page 20: After Installation

    CONNECT RANGE TO GAS SUPPLY Install male 1/2” or 3/4” (3/4” refers to 48-inch gas range) flare union adapter to the NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off valve, taking care to secure the shut-off valve to keepit from turning. The gas supply pressure for checking the regulator setting is 6 in.w.c.
  • Page 21: First Use

    FIRST USE 10. First Use Conditioning the oven Conditioning will burn off any manufacturing residues and ensure that you get the best results right from the start. Follow these steps to condition your new stove’s oven: 1. Insert all the shelves. See ‘Positioning the shelves’ for instructions. 2.
  • Page 22: Surface Burner Ignition

    COOKTOP SAFETY GUIDELINES Keep handles out of the way. Turn handles so that they don’t extend over the edge of therange or on a burner that is on. Take care when deep-frying. Oil or fat can overheat very quickly, particularly on a high setting. Make sure that all burner parts are properly in place.
  • Page 23: Simmer And Boil

    COOKTOP SAFETY GUIDELINES NOTE: When one burner is turned to the “Hi” position, the burner igniters will park. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. Do not touch any burner cap, burner base, or ignite while the igniters are sparking. SIMMER AND BOIL A smaller flame will give the best simmer results.
  • Page 24: Burner Grates

    COOKTOP SAFETY GUIDELINES BURNER GRATES The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. Improper installation of the grates may result in scratching of the cooktop and / or poor combustion. Do not place water, ice, or any dish or tray directly on the oven floor, as this will irreversibly dam- age the enamel.
  • Page 25: Operating The Oven

    OPERATING THE OVEN 12. OPERATING THE OVEN OVEN COOKING SAFETY GUIDELINES Do not block the ducts on the rear of the range when cooking in the oven. It is important that the flow of moist warm air from the oven and fresh air into the oven burner never be interrupted. Avoid touching the vent opening or nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operation because they are hot.
  • Page 26: Oven Function

    OPERATING THE OVEN OVEN FUNCTION Bake Conv. Bake Conv. Roast Cooktime Pizza Warm Broil Timer 1. Start/OK: start oven cooking and confirm when setting; 2. Cancel:Exit or return to reset and exit work; 3. Timer On/Off:Set or cancel the kitchen timer; 4.
  • Page 27: Clock

    OPERATING THE OVEN Clock Using Clock, you can set the oven clock display. How to turn the clock: 1. Press “Set”,and then press “Start/OK” or Press to select CLO 2. Press to set the clock. 3. Press “Start/OK” to save the changes. Temp Unit Using Temp Unit, you can switch the temperature units you want.
  • Page 28: Cooking Modes

    OPERATING THE OVEN 2. Press to select “On” or “Off” 3. Press “Start/OK” to save the changes. Cooking Modes Bake The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 175 °F to 550 °F. Baking temperature and time will vary depending on the ingredients and the size and shape of the baking pan used.
  • Page 29: Conv Roast

    OPERATING THE OVEN 6. Dark metal baking pans or those with a dull finish absorb heat faster than shiny pans, an dare excellent for pies and breads, or anything that needs browning or a crisper crust. 7. A shiny finish may work best for foods that require lighter, delicate browning (e.g. cakes and cookies), as it reflects some heat and gives a less intense baking surface.
  • Page 30: Pizza

    OPERATING THE OVEN Pizza The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 175 °F to 550 °F. Baking temperature and time will vary depending on the ingredients and the size and shape of the baking pan used. Dark or nonstick coatings may cook faster with more browning.
  • Page 31: Cleaning Instructions

    CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 13. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Read these cleaning instructions and the ‘Safety and warnings’ section before you start cleaning your range. Before cleaning or removing any part, make sure that everything on the range has been turned off. Unless suggested otherwise in the following chart, allow any part to cool to a safe temperature before cleaning.
  • Page 32: Cleaning Ovenshelves

    CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 5. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning detergents, waxes, polishes, or commercial cooktop cleaners to clean the cooktop. 6. Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic brush, and nylon pad for cleaning. 7. Always dry components completely before using thecooktop. 8.
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Oven Door Gasket

    CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING THE OVEN DOOR GASKET Avoid cleaning this part. If you need to remove large food particles off it, proceed as follows: 1. Dampen a sponge with clean hot water. 2. Gently wipe off the soiling, but do not rub. 3.Press a dry towel gently on the gasket to dry.
  • Page 34: Removing And Replacing The Oven Door

    REMOVING AND REPLACING THE OVEN DOOR 14. REMOVING AND REPLACING THE OVEN DOOR Do not lift the oven door by its handle. Doing so may damage the door. Make sure the oven and the door are cool before you begin to remove the door. IMPORTANT Before removing the door, make sure there is a large enough clear, protected surface in the kitchen to rest the door on.
  • Page 35: Replacing The Oven Door

    REMOVING AND REPLACING THE OVEN DOOR REPLACING THE OVEN DOOR 1. Hold the door firmly in an approximately 3. Open the door fully as shown, open position. 2. Insert the hinge tongues into the 4. Fully close the levers on the left and slots making sure that the notches on right hinges, as shown, then close the bothsides drop into place as shown.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 15. Troubleshooting Guide If you can’t find an answer to your problem in the chart below, or if the problem cannot be fixed, you will need technical help. Contact your Authorized Service Center orCus- tomer Care. Problem Probable Causes What To Do COOKTOP Some burners will not...
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The flames have A draft or a spill has No action required. The burn- suddenly gone out. extinguished the flame. er will detect this and auto- matically relight. However, if there has been a large spill, we recommend turning the burners off and cleaning the burners and sump area.
  • Page 38: Oven

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable Causes What To Do OVEN Check that the circuit breaker hasn’t tripped The oven doesn’t work (no No power supply (oven light and halos do and there is no power outage in your area. If heating). not come on either).
  • Page 39: Information Code

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Follow mode selection and Oven settings are not clock settings as specified corrected. Oven will not heat in Oven Operation section of the manual. Foods over-cooked Incorrect cooking time or Adjust time, temperature, or under-cooked. temperature. or rack position. “Cracking”...
  • Page 40: 16. Warranty&Service

    WARRANTY 16. Warranty&Service This product has been manufactured by Thor Group, 4651 E Airport Drive, California 91761 For Customer Service, please call (877) 288 - 8099 For the most up to date warranty and service policy, please refer to our website WWW. THORKITCHEN.COM/WARRANTY-REGISTRATION For in-warranty service requests, please visit our website at WWW.THORKITCHEN.COM/ SERVICE...
  • Page 41 APPENDIX 1 Rubber Pad Installation on Back Panel In order to meet the requirement for the clearance for the back of you Thor Kitchen Range, please install 2 pcs Rubber Pad provided in the manual package. Please find the accessories and follow the below steps: 1.
  • Page 42 WELCOME TO THE CLUB You chose THOR Kitchen to enhance your culinary journey and we’re stoked to have you in the club. Think of it as a secret society of really savvy people, such as yourself, choosing professional power and performance at an affordable price.

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