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FREESTANDING GAS RANGE Conforms to UL STD 858 & CSA / ANSI STD Z21.1 Certified to CSA STDs C22.2#61 & CSA STD 1.1 INSTALLATION GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS, INSTALLATION, AND MORE MODEL NUMBERS: FFSGS6197-30 FFSGS6196-30 FFSGS6197-36 09/2024...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Customer Care Warranty Consumer Information Important Safety Information Features of Your Range Installation Instructions Door Handle Installations Oven Racks Installation Electrical Gas Supply Electric Power Supply Requirements Pressure Regulator Gas Shut-off Valve Product Dimensions and Cabinets Exhaust Hood Installation Gas Conversion Operation Gas Supply Connection Cooktop Operation...
A customer service representative will contact you as soon as possible. All warranty work needs to be authorized by FORNO customer service. All our authorized service providers are carefully selected and rigorously trained by us.
30-Day Cosmetic Warranty The Purchaser must inspect the product at the time of delivery. Forno warrants that the Product is free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from date of the original retail purchase of the Product.
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DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF FORNO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST FORNO BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY FORNO AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND...
Consumer information Range Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is a safety alert symbol. It will alert you to potential personal or property safety hazards. Obey all safety messages to avoid any property damage, personal injury or death.
Make sure the anti-tip bracket is installed Slide range forward. Make sure the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the wall behind the range. Anti-tip bracket WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause developmental harm.
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3. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by a qualified gas range installer or service technician. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. 4. Your range is shipped from the factory set for use with natural gas or propane (LP) gas. It can be converted for use with either.
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WARNING DO NOT carry or lift the cooking range by the oven door handle or the control panel! CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRET WARNING Never pour cold water to hot surfaces in a hot oven. The steam created could cause serious burns or scalding and the sudden change in temperature can damage the enamel in the oven. WARNING Cook food thoroughly to help protect against foodborne illness.
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WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never leave the surface burners unattended at medium or high heat settings. Foods, especially oily foods, may ignite resulting in fire that could spread to surrounding cabinets. Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed to heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets.
Features of Your Range 5 burners 4 burners 6 burners Oven Vents Cooktop Burner Grates Griddle (on some models) Control Panel Broil/Oven Control Knob Temperature control knob Oven Lights Kick Panel Leveling System Not all features are on all models.Appearance may vary.
Installation Instructions Before using your range 1. Remove all packaging material. 2. Check to make sure you have all of the accessories listed below FFSGS6197-30 4 sets FFSGS6196-30 7 sets 0.61, 1.18, 0.9, 0.86, 0.46 LPG injector FFSGS6197-36 6 sets...
1 piece Regulator (pre-installed) 1 set Serial Number Sticker & Instruction Manual You Need Tooles For Installation. (not supplied with the range) Tape measure Screwdriver Wrench Socket wrench Allen key &Pencil Protective Adjustable Hammer Adjustable Drill gloves wrench pliers Door Handle Installations The door handle is not pre-installed.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Grounded, 240 VAC, 60Hz Electrical Supply Service 2/C 8AWG+2/C 10AWG Receptacle 4-prong grounding-type PowerCord 3.9' (1.2m) Max Connected Load FFSGS6197-30 3.6kW FFSGS6196-30 3.6kW FFSGS6197-36 3.6kW Socket WARNING Electrical grounding Instructions: This range is equipped with a four-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded four-prong receptacle.
Wire Connection: 1. Connect the L1 receptacle terminal to the incoming RED electrical supply wire (L1-hot wire). 2. Connect the L2 receptacle terminal to the incoming BLACK electrical supply wire (L2-hot wire). 3. Connect the NEUTRAL receptacle terminal to the incoming NEUTRAL (WHITE) electrical supply wire.
Electric Power Supply Requirements Your unit is equipped with a small cavity located at the lower back, which is specifically designed to accommodate all your electric and gas requirements for a seamless flush-to-wall installation. It is important to ensure that all components are positioned below the measurements provided below. 3"...
Product Dimensions and Cabinets FFSGS6197-30 FFSGS6196-30 FFSGS6197-36 This range may be installed directly adjacent to existing countertop-height cabinets (36" or 91.5 cm from the floor).To achieve the best look, the cooktop should be level with the cabinet countertop. This can be accomplished by raising the unit using the adjustment spindles on the...
OPENING WIDTH To wall on either side OPENING WIDTH 30" Model 30" (762) 36" Model 36" (914) Exhaust Hood Installation The bottom of the hood should be 30" min. to 36" above the countertop. This would typically result in the bottom of the hood being 66" to 72" above the floor. These dimensions provide safe and efficient operation of the hood.
If this procedure isn't completed by a professional, the warranty can be voided. Forno has the right to ask for a proof (invoice from the professional) when there is signs of an improper conversion.
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NATURAL GAS (NG) A. 4,000BTU B.9,000BTU C.15,000BTU D.19,000BTU & LIQUID PROPANE (LP) 1.38 x 2 (OUTER) 1.35 0.75 x 1 (CENTER) 0.86 x 2 (OUTER) 1.18 0.61 0.46 x 1 (CENTER) 4000BTU 9000BTU 15000BTU 9000BTU Model:FFSGS6197-30 9000BTU 9000BTU 19000BTU 15000BTU 15000BTU Model:FFSGS6196-30...
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4000BTU 9000BTU 15000BTU 15000BTU 15000BTU 9000BTU Model:FFSGS6197-36 Save the nozzles removed from the range for future use. STEP 3: Gas Valve a. Remove control knobs. b. Using a flat screwdriver, adjust main burner bypass jets toward to 1/4 circle for LP until the flame is normal.
STEP 5: Installation of New Rating Label Record the model and serial number on the LP / Propane Rating serial plate provided in this kit. The information can be obtained from the existing Rating / Serial plate. Place the new plate as close as possible to the existing Rating / Serial plate on the range.
Cooktop Operation The burner design combines all burner parts in one assembly. The burner cap must be seated horizontally on the burner. Refer to the illustration. Ignition To light the cooktop burners, push and turn the appropriate control knob counter clockwise to a “Hi” position. You will hear a clicking noise –the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner.
Start low and don't overheat! - You might get the urge to turn your burners up to full blast the first time you use the FORNO grill/griddle, but don't! Burners only need to be set to 1/3 to 1/2 power to heat the grill/griddle to over 500 degrees.
Elestric Oven Functions Various oven functions allow the user to operate flexibly to achieve different cooking result. (Temperature control knob) (Oven function knob) CONV. HIGH BAKE he t e e e t ethe e th , for faster heat-up and shorter cooking times at lower temperatures. Better cooking results can be achieved with hot air circulating around the oven cavity evenly.
If it's the case, remove them from, clean them thouroughly and remove any excess of water. Forno is not responsible for any maintenance related issues. Control knobs Using a damp cloth, wipe with a mild detergent or spray degreaser; rinse and dry. Do not put in dishwasher for cleaning.
Troubleshooting Tips Before you call for service Range does not operate Check that power is on. Check that electrical power to range and home circuit breaker is on. Burners Do Not Light Or Spark Electrical plug is not plugged into a live power outlet. Randomly Gas supply not turned on.
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Burning Or Oily Odor Emitting This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in some time. From The Vent Strong Odor This is temporary. An odour caused by the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times of use. Convection Fan Not On All The This is normal.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR OVEN For Forno Commercial Style Ranges Models: FFSGS6197,FFSGS6196 Useful information for your oven: • This oven is very powerful. To avoid burns, please use oven mitts when manipulation oven racks and be careful not •...
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