Atwood RA Series Installation Operation & Maintenance page 4

1. To
remove the
range
top:
All Models
-
Push firmly
in
the back
of the top to slide the
entire
top
backwards. While the top is slid backwards, lift
up
on one
of
the
two front corners (rro
3).
2. To replace the range top:
ALL
Models
-
Place top on range (rrc4) so the tabs on the
spring clips
fit
into the slots on
top
(Ftc4).
Push backwards
on
the top until the
bracket(s) on the
front
of top fits into center
notch or side tabs
in
the front control panel
(rro5).
3. To
remove burner grates:
ALL
Models - simply lift grate
up and remove. Replace by
placing two
legs at
a
time into the retaining grommets.
Clean
all
surfaces
quickly alter boil
over 0r
spillovers. Use a dry towel or
cloth
to
soak up spills.
AtL
SURFA0ES
-
When surface
is cool, clean
with
warm soapy
water,
rinse and dry
with soft
cloth. Additional cleaning
measures:
.
Control Knobs
- pull
the knobs straight
off the stems
to
clean.
.
Control Panel
-
You may
use
a spray glass cleaner, applying
cleaner
to
a paper
towel (do not spray directly on
panei.)
.
Cook
Top
Surface -
You may use a mild liquid cleaner/glass
cleaner.
.
Surface Burner Grates
-
They should be cleaned as soon
as
they
become dirty. You may need
to
use a non-abrasive plastic
scrubbing pad.
.
Surface Burners, Burner Ports or Orifices -
if clogged, gently
brush perforated
areas
with
a lightweight brush (toothbrush) or
carefully clean holes out with
a
toothpick.
NorE: Heavy burned on soil
may require repeated cleaning steps
until the soil is completely removed.
ruorE:
The grate and surface of the cook
top is covered with
porcelain
coating.
Porcelain is
a glass/ceramic coating glazed
to
the surface of the
metal. Porcelain is designed to
provide
a
surface
that
can withstand high temperatures and maintain
an
attractive appearance and make it easier to
clean.
After
top
burners have been on
for
a period of time, you
may
experience a popping sound when the burner
is
turned
off. This is
normal and does not create a safety
hazard.
STORAGE
Dry all surfaces and burner box, then spray surfaces
with
an oil base
substance
to
preserve the surface from rusting during long term
storage. Wipe off oil coating before
reuse.
RAI{GE MAINTENANCE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
CARE OF PORCETAIN
The
grates and surface of the cook
t0ps
are coated
with
porcelain. Porcelain
is
a
glass/ceramic coating
glazed
t0 the surface 0f the metal. Porcelain
is
designed to
provide
a surface that withstands high temperatures,
has
an
attractive
appearance
and is
easy
to
care
for
and
clean.
UNACCEPTABLE
.
WHICH WILL VOID YOUR WARBANTY
.
NEVER use
steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or acid type cleaners such
as
chlorine bleach 0r dish detergenis with
lemon
fruit acid on any part of
your
cook
top or grate system.
.
oo
ruor
drop pans on the cook
top
surface, you may crack
0r
chip the
porcelain surface.
Should the porcelain become cracked, chipped or affected by excessive
heat,
the porcelain surface will
become unsightly and its
effectiveness
will
be reduced
GENERAL COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
To
quickly
bring
liquids
to
a
boil
or
to
begin
a
cooking procedure
use a high
flame setting.
Reduce
the flame to a lower setting to
continue cooking. using
a
higher flame setting than is
necessary
to
maintain a
gentle boil will
not cook
food more quickly. After
top burners have been 0n for
a period 0f
time, you
may experience a popping sound when the burner
is
turned off. This
is
normal and does not create
a
safety hazard.
COOKWARE
Acquire cookware that fits the
RV environment. Proper cookware
will
reduce
cooking time, using less energy with
better cooking results.
ACCEPTABLE
.
A
heavy
gauge (aluminum or coppe|
metal pan with
a smooth
f
lat bottom
(no
more than
10"
diameter), straight sides, and
a
tight fitting
lid.
.
Cover pan with a lid, food
cooks faster when covered,
because more heat
is
retained.
.
Lowering flame
size,
increases cooking efficiency.
.
Use cookware
with
appropriate utensils.
UNACCEPTABLE
.
WHICH WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY
Oversized
cookware
causes a build up o{ excessive
heat,
which
results
in
damage
to the burner grate, burners, and cook
top. lncluding the following
cookware
- but
not Iimited to:
.
Griddles
.
Any cookware that extends beyond
1
"
of the grate
edge.
.
Any cookware that comes into contact with the cook top.
.
Woks
with support
rings
which
restrict air circulation around the burners.
Excessive
heat will cause grates and tops
to
lose
their
protective coating,
becoming unsightly in
appearance.
Airflow is important for cooking,
the
warmed air must
be allowed
to
mix
with
air around the
burner.
COOKWARE
Use
cookware that fits the
RV environment, Proper cookware
will
reduce
cooking
time,
use less
energy,
and produce better cooking results.
OVEN HEAT CONTROL AND
GENERAL
USE
PREHEATING
OVEN
For best results,
preheat the oven for
15 minutes before use. For baking, do
not select a higher than required temperature to preheat the
oven
faster,
it
may
have a negative effect on baking results.
AIR
CIRCULATION
Warmed air must circulate freely throughout the
oven
for food to cook
properly.
To
prevent undercooked
or
burned food:
.
00 Nor
cover or block ventilation
holes in the oven broiler shell
(shelf
above the
burner).
.
D0 NoT cover
the bottom of the
oven with aluminum foil
to catch "over flow".
.
Do
Nor cover oven
racks
with
aluminum foil.
.
Place
the food to
be
baked
in the center of the
oven
with
1
"-2"
inches
space
from
the oven wall on
all
sides allowing at least 1"-
2" oi
space on all sides of
the container
.
oo
ruor
crowd the oven with
assorted pans
or block air
passage
with
an oversized
pan.