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  • Page 1 COOK LIKE...
  • Page 2 USE AND CARE MANUAL ELECTRIC RANGES ARE MODELS ARE30 ARE36...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................. 2 ANTI-TIP DEVICE ............................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................3 Important safety instructions What you need to know about safety instructions ........3 For your safety .............................. 3 Important safety instructions ........................3 Surface cooking units ...........................

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. Important note to the installer • Read all instructions contained in these installation instructions before installing the range. • Remove all packing materials from the oven compartments before connecting the electric supply to the range.

  • Page 5: Anti-Tip Device

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping the range,the range must be secured by a properly installed Anti-Tip device. AFTER THERANGEHAS BEEN INSTALLED,CONFIRM THATTHE ANTI-TIP DEVICE HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND VERIFY THAT THE ANTITIP DEVICE IS PROPERLY ENGAGED. A. If the anti-tip device is not installed,a child or adult can tip the range and be killed. B.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS California proposition 65 warning CAUTION Cancer and ReproductiveHarm-www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Important safety instructions Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk offire,electric shock,personal injury,or damage when using the range.This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your safety When using electrical appliances, you should follow basic safety precautions, including the following: CAUTION Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Potentially hot surfaces include the cook top, areas facing the cook top, oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening, crevices around the oven door.

  • Page 8: Surface Cooking Units

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Surface cooking units • Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. • Protective Liners–Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual.

  • Page 9: Electric Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical safety Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. • Flush-mounted appliances may be operated only after they have been installed in cabinets and workplaces that conform to the relevant standards. This ensures that the appliances are installed in compliance with the appropriate safety standards.

  • Page 10: Oven

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Oven DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color.Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns.During and after use,do not touch or let clothing or otherflammable materials contact the heating elements or interior surfaces of the oven until they have had suffcient time to cool.Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns.Among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings,the oven door,and the window of the oven door.

  • Page 11: Ventilation Hood

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ventilating hood • Clean ventilating hoods frequently.Do not let grease accumulate on the hood or filter. • When flaming foods under the hood,turn the fan on. Glass/ceramic cooking surfaces • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS. Surface unitsmay be hot even though they are dark in color.

  • Page 12: Usage Cautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • This appliance must be properly grounded. • Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line. - This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product •...
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects(such as laundry,oven cover,lighted candles,lighted cigarettes,dishes,chemicals,metal objects,etc.)on the appliance. - Items,such as a cloth,may get caught in the door. - This may result in electric shock,fire,problems with the product,or injury. •...

  • Page 14: Product Dimensions

    PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 36“ Electric Range...

  • Page 15: Checking The Installation Site

    PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 30“ Electric Range Checking the installation site Clearances and dimensions To install the range,refer to the following figure. For installation in CANADA,a Free-standing range is not to be installed closer than 12mm from any adjacent surface. CAUTION This range has been designed to comply with the maximum allowable wood cabinet temperatures of 194°F.

  • Page 16: Preparing To Install The Range

    PREPARING TO INSTALL THE RANGE Minimum dimensions IMPORTANT To eliminate the risk of burns orfire caused by reaching over heated surface units,cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided.If cabinet storage is to be provided,the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5”beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Kd Installation

    CONNECTING THE POWER Step 1.Meeting Electrical Connection Requirements CAUTION For personal safety, do not use an extension cord with this appliance. Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation. This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or fuse having amperage as specified on the rating plate.
  • Page 18 CONECTING THE POWER 2. For power cord installations only,hook the strain relief over the power cord hole located below the rear of the drawer body.Insert the power cord through the strain relief and tighten the device. • You must install the power cord with a strain relief. •...
  • Page 19 CONNECTING THE POWER Step 4 3-wire power cord WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical ground is required on this appliance. Do not connect to the electrical supply until appliance is permanently grounded.Disconnect power to the circuit breaker or fuse box before making the electricalconnection. This appliance must be connected to a grounded,metallic,permanent wiring system,or a grounding connector should be connected to the grounding terminal or wire lead on the appliance.Failure to do any of the above could result in afire,personal injury or electrical shock.See below for more information on...
  • Page 20 KD INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Your Thor Kitchen range might have a KD Knob + handle design that need to be installed. Please follow the procedures for Knob+Oven door handle installation. 1. Check the knobs 2. See the sheet for the number of each knob...
  • Page 21 RUBBER PAD INSTALLATION ON BACK PANEL To Prevent the range too close to the wall,there are 2 plastic pads offered with the user’s manual,please find the accessories and follow the below steps: 1. Check the installation kit packed with manual. 2 pcs screws.

  • Page 22: Introducing Your New Range

    INTRODUCING YOUR NEW RANGE OVERVIEW 1. Control Panel 2. Glass Surface 3. Oven Door 4. Oven Trim Plate 5. Control Knobs 6. Oven Light 7. Oven Fan 8. Shelf Position 9. Gasket...

  • Page 23: Before You Begin

    INTRODUCING YOUR NEW RANGE What’s included with your range. Wire Racks (2) Broiler Pan (1 set) Before you begin Clean the oven thoroughly before using it for the first time.Then,remove the accessories,set the oven to bake,and then run the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes. There will be a distinctive odor.This is normal.

  • Page 24: Cooktop Cooking

    COOKTOP COOKING CAUTION BEFORE COOKING Do not use the glass cook top surface as a cutting board. Do not place or store items that can melt or catchfire on the glass cook top,even when it is not being used. Turn the surface units on only after placing cookware on them. Do not store heavy items above the cook top surface.They could fall and damage it.
  • Page 25 COOKTOP COOKING Location of the radiant surface elements and controls The radiant control knobs operate the radiant surface elements on the cook top as shown below. 36 Inch Right Front: 3000W (1800W & 1200W) Right Rear: 1200W Left Front:3000W(1500W&1500W) Left Rear:1200 W Middle Rear: 1200W Control Panel Element operating indicator light...
  • Page 26 COOKTOP COOKING 30 Inch Right Front: 3000W Right Rear: 1200W Left Front: 3000W (1500W + 1500W) Left Rear: 1200W Control Panel Element operating indicator light. COOKING AREAS The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent circles on the glass cooking surface. For the most efficient cooking, fit the pan size to the element size.
  • Page 27 COOKTOP COOKING 1. Push the knob in. 2. For the left and right rear burners, turn knob in either direction to the setting you want. 3. For the left and right front dual burners, turn in either direction to the setting you want. Position A: Single Burner Position B: Dual Burner SETTING...
  • Page 28 COOKTOP COOKING Protecting the ceramic cook top Cleaning • Clean the cook top before using it for the first time. • Clean your cook top daily or after each use.This helps keep your cook top looking good and can prevent damage. •...

  • Page 29: Positioning The Oven Racks

    POSITIONING THE OVEN RACKS You can remove and reposition the oven racks in any of the six rack positions.Each oven rack has a built- in stop to prevent it from accidentally being pulled completely out.Correct positioning of the oven racks provides the best cooking results.

  • Page 30: Operating The Oven

    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 theflow 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 31: Using The Option Function

    OPERATING THE OVEN 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. Set:Using option settings. 5. Up button:Set options or move up or number to increase up. 6.
  • Page 32 OPERATING THE OVEN Sound On/Off Using Sound On/Off, you can set the oven controls to operate silently. How to turn temp unit 1. Press to select “SOU”, and then pres “Start/OK” 2. Press to select “On” or “Off” 3. Press “Start/OK” to save the changes. Temp Adjust The temperature in the oven has been calibrated at the factory.
  • Page 33 OPERATING THE OVEN 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. Dark or nonstick coatings may cook faster with more browning.
  • Page 34 OPERATING THE OVEN Conv Bake The oven convection fan circulates and distributes the heat in the oven for faster and even cooking. Convection cooking allows you to bake more items on multiple racks. To bake using the convection fan: 1. Position the oven bottom cover and the oven shelves before using oven. 2.
  • Page 35 OPERATING THE OVEN Temperature reaches 100 °F (the actual oven temperature is displayed when the remaining oven temperature is greater than 100°F). 5. Press “Start/OK” to save the changes. 6. If you want to change the cooking time, press “Cancel” to reset it. 7.
  • Page 36 OPERATING THE OVEN 30 seconds without setting the oven to return to standby . 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 37 OPERATING THE OVEN Broil Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven. The high heat cooks quickly and gives a rich, brown outer appearance. Broil mode is best for meats, fish, and poultry up to 1”...

  • Page 38: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING • Always make sure that the controls are off and all surfaces are cool before removing or cleaning any of the range parts. This will prevent you from getting burned. • If your range is pulled out from the wall for any reason, make sure that the anti-tip device is engaged after your range has been pushed back into place.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Oven Door

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the oven door CAUTION • DO NOT clean the oven door gasket.The oven door gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal.Care should be taken not to rub,damage,or remove this gasket. •...

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Surface Burner Control Knobs

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the surface burner control knobs WARNING Do not use spray cleaners on the surface burner control panel.Spray entering the valve holes could contact electrical components resulting in death,personal injury,or product damage. 1. Make sure that all surface burner knobs are in the OFF position. 2.
  • Page 41 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning sugary spills and melted plastics NOTE If pitting or indentations in the glass surface have already occurred, they can’t be repaired. The Cook top glass will have to be replaced. Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy, and syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the Cooktop surface.

  • Page 42: Removing The Oven Door

    REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR 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 43: Replacing The Oven Door

    REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR Replacing the oven door 1. Hold the door firmly in an 2. insert the hinge tongues into the slots making sure that the approximately open position. notches on both sides drop into place as shown. 3. Open the door fully as shown above. 4.

  • Page 44: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Thorkitchen works hard to ensure that you don’t have problems with your new gas range.If you experience a problem,look first for a solution in the table below.If,after trying the suggested solution,you’re still having trouble,call Thorkitchen at 877-288-8099. Installation Problem Possible Cause Solution...
  • Page 45 TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Discoloration on the The surface is hot and the model This is normal. The surface may cooktop. features a light-colored cooktop. appear discolored when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools. This is normal operation, and not The surface unit The element will cycle on and off...

  • Page 46: Oven

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Oven Problem Possible Cause Solution The oven doesn’t work No power supply (oven light and Check that the circuit breaker hasn’t tripped and there is no power outage (no heating). halos do not come on either). in your area. If there is a power outage, you cannot use the oven until power No gas supply (gas ovens).

  • Page 47: Information Code

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Information code Error Code Error Description Oven NTC sensor is faulty PBC ambient temperature detection circuit fault Oven not heating Over temperature. CPU clock frequency deviation CPU chip internal system fault PCB over temperature Cooling fan hall sensor error...

  • Page 48: Warranty And Service

    WARRANTY AND SERVICE Warranty and Service This product has been manufactured by Thor International, 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 49 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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