OPERATION
WARNING: THE RANGE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING AND CLEANING THE RANGE.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Clean off the rust preventive compound on the surface units with a cloth dampened with a grease solvent. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth, then dry thoroughly.
Seasoning
The cast iron surface plates must be seasoned. To do this, grease the top, then turn the element switches to LO (or thermostat to 300°F) and allow the plates to heat up gradually for about 2 hours. Repeat this procedure a second time before regular use. Seasoning the surface plates will deter cracking of the cast iron and ensure a longer life.
TOP SURFACE ELEMENTS AND CONTROLS (Fig. 1)
CAUTION: Do not continuously operate surface units at maximum temperature; this is for occasional use only. This practice contributes not only to costly operation and waste of energy, but also to rapid deterioration of the heating elements and castings.
Element Switches — control and maintain heat to surface elements.
Element Indicator Lights — when lit, indicates power is being supplied to the element.
There are 3 different types of plates that may be used in the HCR Series Ranges.
| USED IN |
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PLATE & SIZE | MODELS | CONTROLS | RANGE | |
Hot Top | HCR40, HCR41, | Thermostat provides control of a single | 340 to 800°F | |
12" X 24" | HCR44, HCR46, | element rated at 5 KW. Indicator light |
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| HCR47, HCR50, | (next to thermostat) is ON when thermostat |
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| HCR56, HCR401, | calls for heat and goes OFF when |
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| HCR411, HCR561 | desired temperature is reached. |
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91/2" Dia. French | HCR41, HCR43, | Infinite switch |
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Hot Plates | HCR45, HCR47, | models) provides (according to its setting) | * |
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(or Optional | HCR49, HCR51, | a varying percent (about |
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HCR58, HCR411, | input to the elements. Rated at 2 KW. |
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Elements) | HCR431, HCR441 |
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91/2" Dia. | HCR56, HCR561 | Infinite switch provides (according to its |
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| setting) a varying percent (about |
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Elements |
| its total input to the elements. Rated at 2 KW. |
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Griddle Top 36" | HCR42, HCR48, | (3) thermostats, each with its own indicator | ||
| HCR421 | cycling light. |
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Griddle Top 24" | HCR58, HCR441 | (2) thermostats with individual indicator lights. |
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*The 91/2" diameter French hot plates are energy saving units. A separate thermostat is built into each plate. When a plate's dial is set at the top range of the infinite switch and a pan or pot containing food is placed on the plate, the plate delivers 2,000 watts at a temperature lower than 800°F. When the cooking utensil is removed or boils dry, heat is no longer carried from the unit and the temperature rises. When the plate reaches from 820°F to 850°F, wattage is cut back to 950 watts, a 52.5% reduction.
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