Plastics
All plastics are vulnerable to heat, although some will withstand higher temperatures than others. Keep all plastics away from parts of the range which may become slightly more than warm when the range is in operation.
Self-Cleaning Oven
The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners on
NOTE: Oven cleaner will not harm porcelain oven but should not be used in conjuction with selfcleaning.
Surface Cooking
Use proper pan size. Select pans large enough to cover the element. The use of undersized pans will expose a portion of the element which may result in burns, ignition of clothing or spillovers directly on element.
Never leave surface units unattended at high heat setting. Boil over or boil dry conditions could result in a fire.
Do not use glass or glazed ceramic cookware on the surface burners, as sudden change in temperature may break them.
Always turn off surface unit, before removing pots or pans.
Turn handle of the pan toward the center of the cooktop, without extending over nearby elements. This will reduce the possibility of accidentally overturning the pan.
Let hot pans cool in a safe place, out of the reach of young children. Never set hot pots on a combustible surface.
Do not use decorative metal covers on electric surface elements. A covered element, when turned on, could result in a burn or damage to the element.
Frying
Use as little oil as possible. Filling the pan too full of oil can cause spillovers when food is added.
Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot oil to bubble up. Spillovers, fire and burns from splatters could occur.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating oil beyond smoking point.
Deep Fryer
Use extreme caution when moving a hot grease kettle or disposing of hot grease.
Ventilating Hoods
Clean ventilation hood frequently — grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, when operating, may spread flame.
Service
Do not repair or service any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. Disconnect the range from wall receptacle, fuse, or breaker before performing service.
Safety
Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushion vinyl or carpeting. When moving the range on this type of flooring use care.
If your range must stand beside a refrigerator, allow at least 2" between the two appliances for air circulation. The heat from the range may affect refrigerator performance.
Make sure that all the packing materials have been removed and that all controls are in the off position before plugging in the power cord.
Electrical Connection
Amperage requirements | BTU’s NAT | BTU’s LP |
Model 1954- 40 Amps, 240 Volts | — | — |
1955- 25 Amps, 240 Volts | 43,000 | 38,700 |
1956- 10 Amps,110 Volts | 58,000 | 52,200 |
All ranges come with standard 4 wire range cord attached. This cord must be plugged into a standard range receptacle provided by your electrician.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – GAS
Important Instructions
Do not use range as a heater. Never use the range as a kitchen heater. Prolonged use of the range without adequate ventilation can be hazardous. Oven controls and top burners are not designed for home heating and component failures that may result from such abuse are definitely not covered by the warranty.
WARNING: This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter, when installed within the Common- wealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts approval code
#1 This installation must conform with local codes and ordinances. In the absense of local codes, installations must conform with American National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
#2 Input ratings shown on the serial/rating plate are for elevations up to 2,000 feet (609.6 m). For elevations above 2,000 feet (609.6 m), ratings are reduced at a rate of 4% for each 1,000 feet (304.8 cm) above sea level.
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