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INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE GAS RANGE TOP FOR THE HOME
MODEL RGTNB
THIS APPLIANCE WAS DESIGNED FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. HOWEVER, WE
RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLA-
TION. INSTALLATION IS TO BE PERFORMED BY AN APPROVED GAS INSTALLATION OR GAS SER-
VICE TECHNICIAN. IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSECHUSETTS A LICENSED PLUMBER OR
GAS FITTER CAPABLE OF REVIEWING AND PERFORMING THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST SH
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Since 1880, we have been dedicated to quality! We believe that our success can only be measured by the continuing success of our customers. We achieve customer satisfaction by ensuring that each of our employees understands, meets and exceeds customer expectations. We establish and maintain an environment that encourages all employees to pursue continu- ous improvement in quality and productivity. Our quality policy is monitored by the highest levels of management. We hope you enjoy
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WELCOME ...to the exciting world of BlueStar™ cooking! You have purchased one of the finest appliances available for home use, which shows that you take cooking seriously. As the owner of a new BlueStar appliance you can look forward to years of cooking enjoyment. You will prepare meals with the speed and accuracy of a professional chef right in your own kitchen! All equipment is designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards in the industry spe- cifically to meet the need
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Welcome................................................................................................................................................. 3 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 4 Safet
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid personal injury or property damage, 9. Additional care should be exercised if your please read and follow these important safety appliance is equipped with a high-shelf. Dur- precautions. ing heavy or continued use this shelf may be- come hot. Do not place combustible materials 1. Before any maintenance or repairs are per- or plastics on this shelf. formed, disconnect the appliance from the elec- 10. Do not store items of interest to
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SITE PREPARATION RGTNB 2008
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SITE PREPARATION • This appliance has been designed to be in- stalled directly against rear walls and side base cabinets. It cannot be installed di- rectly against tall side cabinets, side walls, tall appliances or base cabinets extending beyond 24 inches [610 mm]. • Side trims must be at least 11/16 inch [17.5 mm] above the adjoining counter top sur- faces. • Any openings in the back wall or the floor of the installation site must be sealed. • Each gas appliance shall be located w
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INSTALLATION Range top Dimensions for RGTNB RGTNB 2008
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INSTALLATION UNPACKING 4. Cut the straps holding the carton to the 1. Check the package for damage. If any palette. Lift the unit directly out of the damage is visible you should mark the bill box. Do not use a hammer. Do not cut of lading you sign that there may be con- the carton with a razor, utility or box cut- cealed damage. ting knife. 2. Insure the container is upright. If the con- 5. Thoroughly inspect your appliance for tainer is not upright major damage can damage. If d
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INSTALLATION BACKGUARD and slip the tongue into place. A minimum of All range tops require a backguard. Most six sheet metal screws (more depending on models have the option of using: an island width) are to be installed, three on each end trim; 7 inch standard; 17 inch hi-back; 21 inch and more along the bottom edge. high shelf. Heritage Classic models require a 21 inch high shelf for all installations. Remove the two rear ring grate/top grates from the cooktop surface. Four s
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INSTALLATION GAS CONNECTIONS 8. The factory installed pressure regulator 1. The installation of this appliance must will withstand an input pressure of ½ PSI conform with all applicable local codes. (12” wc). If the incoming pressure ex- In the absence of local codes, the installa- ceeds the maximum rating a step-down tion must conform to the latest level of the regulator is required. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ 9. The appliance and its individual shut-off NFPA 54. In Canad
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INSTALLATION factory. These adjustments may need to WARNING be redone and/or fine tuned by the in- This appliance is equipped with a three- staller. These adjustments are normal. pronged grounding plug for your protec- They are the responsibility of the quali- tion against shock hazard and should be fied installer and are not covered by plugged directly into a properly grounded your warranty. receptacle. Do NOT cut or remove the 16. A gas conversion performed in the field grounding
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OPERATION BEFORE YOU TURN IT ON…. sharp with blue tips. Some yellow may • As part of the installation protective plas- appear depending on the type of gas being tic wrappers on stainless steel surfaces burned. should be removed. These wrappers must • Turn the flame lower so it does not wrap be removed before operation. around the bottom edge of the pan. • New appliances are wiped clean with vari- • Burners may be operated at any knob po- ous cleaners and solvents to remove visi- siti
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OPERATION • Increase the heat setting at the control grease and food particles. Wash with knob 1/8 turn every 15 minutes. Stop at warm soapy water, rinse and replace. three quarters of the available knob rota- • The char broiler grate is porcelain coated tion. Do NOT heat to the maximum set- and may be washed with hot soapy water ting during the seasoning process. and a grill brush. • During normal use if the griddle is not overheated or food is not allowed to stick RAISED GRIDDLE
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OPERATION • After a short while as the French Top heats it will begin to discolor. This is a normal characteristic of steel plates and should be expected. The coloring will be varying shades of blue to black. It is per- manent and to be expected. • Always pre-heat your French Top at least 20 minutes before cooking. After lighting turn the flame to Low. Pre-heat on Low. Do not pre-heat on High. • Do not bang the plate with metal cooking utensils. Be careful not to gouge the
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CLEANING BODY • Remove the drip pan by pulling straight • All stainless steel and painted parts should toward you - SLOWLY. be cleaned regularly with hot soapy water. • Beware to avoid spilling the pan. Clean • Commercially available stainless steel with hot soapy water. cleaners may be used on stainless steel. • The grease tube may be cleaned with hot Be sure to follow manufacturer’s instruc- soapy water and a bottle brush. tion for use. • Clean the drip pan and grease tube t
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CLEANING • The grease tube may be cleaned with hot soapy water and a bottle brush. • Clean the drip pan and grease tube thor- oughly after each use to avoid a fire haz- ard. • The char broiler grates are porcelain coated or chrome plated. They may be cleaned with hot soapy water. • In the event of extreme conditions com- mercially available oven cleaners may be used to clean these parts. Be sure to fol- low the manufacturer’s instructions for use. • Insure the cleaning chemical d
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HELPFUL HINTS TOP BURNERS • Insure the top grates are properly posi- tioned so your cooking pan will sit flat and level. • A front top grate may be removed and the cooking pan placed directly into the cut- out for stir-fry cooking. Suggested Griddle Settings Eggs Low Pancakes Medium High Hamburgers or High Steaks (rare) Hamburgers or Medium High Steaks (medium) Grilled Sandwiches Medium RGTNB 2008
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HELPFUL HINTS Suggested Raised Broiler Settings What How Where Temp Time Steak Rare Top Rack High 6-8 minutes/side Medium Middle Rack High 8-10 minutes/side Hamburger Medium Top Rack High 6-8 minutes/side Medium-Well Middle Rack High 8-10 minutes/side Fish 1” thick Middle Rack Medium-High 10-15 minutes 1/2 “ Thick Top Rack Medium-High 8-10 minutes Chicken Boneless Breast Middle Rack Medium 15 minutes/side Leg & Thigh Lower Rack Medium 25 minutes/side Garlic Bread Lower Rack
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENTS Air shutter adjustments are preset at the fac- tory. These adjustments may need to be re- done and/or fine tuned by the installer. These adjustments are normal. They are the respon- sibility of the qualified installer and are not covered by your warranty. TOP BURNER AIR SHUTTER TOP BURNER LOW FLAME ADJUST- ADJUSTMENT MENT Before attempting to adjust any top burner air 1. Insure gas pressure regulator is set prop- erly. This setting i
