American Range CUISINE ARR-636 User manual

USE AND CARE MANUAL FOR
CUISINE & PERFORMER RANGES
MODEL NUMBERS: ARR-530,ARR-636,ARR-436GD,ARR-436GR
ARROB-430,ARROB-636,ARROB-436GD,ARROB-436GR
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY COOKING EQUIPMENT
030811
CUISINE
ARR-530
PERFORMER
ARROB-430
13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 888.753.9898 tel www.americanrange.com
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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To our most valued customer:
Congratulations on your purchase of an American Range. We hope you will
enjoy the design, manufactured quality, innovative features and cooking
performance of this product –it represents our continuing dedication to
satisfying the most demanding needs of customers like you.
As you can expect, your new American Range is designed for years of
reliable service. Please read this manual and become familiar with important
safety information about how to install and set-up the unit, how to operate the
cooktop and oven, and how to maintain that just-like-brand-new appearance
and performance - over years of day-to-day and special holiday use.
If you should encounter any sort of problem, turn to the section of the manual
entitled Before Calling for Service –for a potentially quick solution or
guidance regarding the next step required to get your range back in tip-top
condition.
Thank you for choosing an American Range product for your home. If you
have any questions or comments on the operation of your range, please
contact the dealer from which you purchased the unit, or contact American
Range Customer Service at www.AmericanRange.com or [phone].
Sincerely,
Shane Demirjian
President, American Range Corporation

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Table of Contents
Introduction
To Our Most Valued Customer 2
Table of Contents 3
Important Information For Future Use 4
About This Manual 5
Safety
Important Safety Instructions 6-15
Safety Practices to Avoid Possible Personal Injury
Installation
Site Preparation 16
Unpacking 17
Range Overall Dimensions 18, 19
Gas and Electrical Connections 19
Clearance Dimensions 20
Quick Start
Before You Begin 21, 22
Getting To Know Your Range 23
Installation Checklist 24
Performance Checklist 25
Model and Parts Identification 26
Using the Cooktop
Open Burners and Sealed Burners 27, 28
Lighting Burners 29
Automatic Re-Ignition 29
Cookware Recommendations 30
Griddle Operation 30
Grill Operation 31
Operation of the Oven
Conventional Bake and Convection Bake 31
Lighting the Oven 32
To Light the Broiler 32
Drying and Dehydrating 32
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning 33
Some Cleaning Recommendations 34
Range Start-Up Procedure 35
Troubleshooting and Service
Before You Call For Service 36
Warranty
Notes

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE :
Please take a moment to record the following information about
your purchase and installation in the event that you require
service or replacement parts:
Model Number:
Serial Number :
Purchase Date:
Dealer’s Name:
Dealer’s Address:
Contact Information:
Gas Type:
Electrical Information :
Warranty service must be performed by an authorized service agent. You may request
service by calling [phone] or by contacting us at www.AmericanRange.com
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, gas connections must be performed by
a licensed plumber or licensed gas fitter.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The Use and Care Manual is divided into several sections:
A. The Safety Section informs you about significant safety precautions when
installing and operating your new appliance. This is a must read section of the
manual.
B. Quick Start and Installation sections describe how to unpack the unit, what to
save and what to discard, installation dimensions, gas and electrical connections
and how to identify the primary parts of the range so you can better understand
what’s going on “under the hood”.
C. How to Use the Cooktop and How to Use the Oven sections show you how to
light the burners, set the range for broil or bake and how to use convection to
speed cooking times and improve the quality of your baked and roasted dishes.
D. The Care and Maintenance and Troubleshooting and Service sections discuss
how to keep your range in good operating condition, how to identify what might be
going wrong with the unit, and how to communicate your observations with
authorized field service technicians.
Before using your appliance, please read this manual paying special attention to the
important safety instructions located in the next several pages.
THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. THIS SYMBOL
ALERTS YOU TO HAZARDS THAT MAY KILL OR HURT
YOU AND OTHERS.
THESE ARE HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES
WHICH WILL RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
THESE ARE HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES
WHICH MAY RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
THESE ARE HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES
WHICH MAY RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

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INSTALLATION
If you receive a damaged range, immediately contact your delivery company, your dealer, your builder or
installer. Do not install or attempt to operate a damaged appliance.
Check your local building codes for proper installation methods. In the absence of local codes, this
appliance should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code No. Z223.1 current issue,
and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 current issue, or the CAN –B149 Installation Codes
for Gas Burning Appliances, and C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
Verify the type of gas supplied to the location, being sure that the appliance is connected to the type of
gas for which it is certified. Models come from the factory certified for use with Natural Gas (NG) or Liquid
Propane (LP) gas. Your range gas type, shown on the rating label and the supplied gas type must be
same. Upon opening the range door, the rating label can be located on the front panel.
When connecting this appliance to propane gas, make certain the propane gas tank is equipped with its
own high-pressure regulator - in addition to the pressure regulator supplied with this range. The
maximum propane gas pressure to this appliance must not exceed 14.0 inches of water column (34.9
millibar) from the propane gas tank to the pressure regulator.
Your appliance must be installed by a qualified gas installation technician. Have the technician show you
the exact location of the gas shut-off valve on the incoming gas line so you know how to turn off the gas if
necessary.
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of you, the user, to have this appliance connected to the
electrical power supply by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the National Electrical Code and/or
applicable local codes and ordinances.
For personal safety, this appliance must be connected to a properly grounded and polarized electrical
power supply. If only a two-prong outlet is available, it is the customer’s responsibility to have it replaced
with a dedicated, grounded, three prong electrical outlet by a licensed technician. The gas surface burner
re-ignition system depends on a low resistance ground for reliable operation.
oDo not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord
oDo not use an adapter plug
oDo not use an extension cord
oDo not use a power cord that is frayed or damaged
oDo not plug the range into an electrical outlet with a ground fault interrupter (GFI)
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION

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Always disconnect the electrical plug from the wall outlet before servicing the unit. It is recommended
that a dedicated electrical circuit be used for this appliance.
POWER FAILURE WARNING
Due to safety considerations and the possibility of personal injury, do not attempt to light or operate range
burners, grills, griddles, the oven or broiler during a power failure. Safety systems which detect the
presence of an ignition source and operate the gas safety valve do not function during a power failure.
Be sure all gas valve knobs are placed and remain in the -OFF- position during a power failure.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE AND WARNING
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such
substances. Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when the oven is operated, there may be
some low-level exposure to some of the listed substances including carbon monoxide. Exposure to these
substances can be minimized by properly venting the oven to the outdoors using approved overhead
ventilation equipment or by opening the windows and/or doors in the room where the appliance is located.
This appliance should not be operated without a properly sized and functional ventilation hood.
TIPPING HAZARD
To reduce the risk of appliance tipping, it must be secured to the wall with a properly installed anti-tip
bracket. To make sure the bracket has been installed properly, inspect behind the range using a
flashlight..
oThis range can tip causing personal injury
oSee Installation Instructions supplied with the range and install the anti-tip device packaged with
the range
oIf the anti-tip device cannot be located, contact American Range Customer Service by calling
[phone] or by contacting us at www.AmericanRange.com
Do not store items of interest to children above or near the appliance. Children, as well as adults, should
never be allowed to sit, stand or climb on any part of the appliance. Serious personal injury may occur.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION

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IMPORTANT: If you smell gas:
A. Do not use or light any appliance.
B. Do not touch any electrical switch or use any electrical devices –including
a cell phone or telephone in your building.
C. From outside the building, or at a neighbor’s home, immediately call the
gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
D. If you cannot contact the gas supplier, call the Fire Department.
E. Do not return to the building until instructed to do so by the gas supplier or
the Fire Department.
When operating the oven or broiler, do not touch the surfaces of the ceramic tile broiler, the rack or rack
supports, the walls of the oven or the inside surfaces of the oven door - interior surfaces become hot
enough to cause burns. The heat deflector, which deflects heat away from the control panel, and the
oven door sides will also be hot during use.
To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive
liquids (such as gasoline) or vapors inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Keep items that
could explode, such as aerosol cans, away from the range. Do not store explosive or flammable
materials in nearby cabinets or areas.
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance. Do not use the range top or oven as a food or
kitchen item storage area.
Never block or cover any slots, holes or passages located anywhere inside or outside the range. These
structures are important to safe operation of the appliance and doing so may block airflow through the
oven or cooktop possibly causing carbon monoxide poisoning or fire. Routinely keep all slots free of
grease and other materials.
This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional cookware. DO NOT USE any
device or accessory this not specifically recommended in this guide. DO NOT USE pan or pan covers on
surface units, grills or griddles. These devices can create serious safety hazards including personal
injury, create performance problems and may damage the appliance.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or non-food products in or near this
appliance. It is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive
chemicals while heating or cleaning could result in personal injury or damage to the appliance.
WARNING
DANGER

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The push-to-turn gas valve knobs on the appliance are designed to be child-safe, however, they are not a
guarantee of operation. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the kitchen while the appliance
is in use. Never leave the appliance unattended during use. Boil-overs may occur, causing spills which
may ignite.
Never wear loose fitting or long sleeved apparel while cooking. Never wear garments made of flammable
materials. Clothing may ignite or catch utensil handles. DO NOT drape towels or other items on the
range door handles. These items could ignite and cause burns.
If the range is located near a window, be certain window curtains or other flammable objects do not blow
over or near the range burners; the items could catch on fire.
When dehydrating food items, periodically check during the process to ensure that they do not catch on
fire.
If you are “flaming” liquor or other spirits under an exhaust, TURN THE FAN OFF. The draft from the fan
could cause the flames to spread out of control.
Purchase a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher for your home and store it in close
proximity to your appliance. Should an uncontrolled fire occur, never use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan.
The oven door interior and exterior, especially the glass can get hot during operation. Do not touch the
glass –use the door handle to open or close the range door.
ALWAYS place oven racks in the desired position before you start cooking and while the oven is cool.
Always use dry and sturdy pot-holders to carefully slide the oven rack out to add or remove food.
Care should be exercised if your appliance is equipped with a high-shelf. During heavy or continuous
use, this shelf may become hot. Do not place combustible materials or plastic items on the shelf.
ALWAYS turn the oven off at the end of cooking.
Turn the knobs to the –OFF –position prior to removing them from the valve stems for cleaning.
When operating the surface burners, the flame should be adjusted to just cover the bottom of the pan or
pot. Excessive high flame settings may cause scorching of the nearby counter-top surface, as well as the
outside of the utensil and handles.
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WARNING
For optimal performance,
the range should
be installed away from drafts that may be
caused by doors,windows, and heating and
air conditioning outlets.
WARNING
The maximum depth of the overhead
cabinets installed o n either side of the
hood is 13 inches.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
The location selected for the range must meet the following criteria. If any of these criteria are not
met, select another location.
Site Preparation
1. The range is a free standing
appliance. If the range is
to be installed adjacent to cabinets, the clearances
shown below are required.
2. This range may not be recessed into
the cabinets.
The rear of the oven door must be beyond the edge
of the front face of the adjacent cabinet.
3. The gas and electrical supplies should be located
below the unit or in the adjacent right cabinet.
4. Any openings in the wall behind the range and in the
floor under the range must b e sealed.
5. Always keep the appliance free and clear of
combustible materials, gasoline, or other flammable
vapors and liquids.
6. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion exhaust and
ventilation air to the unit.
Electrical Service
All supply wiring and circuits must comply with National Electrical Codes and all Uniform Building
Codes .
A 120 VAC, 60 Hz separately grounded circuit that is protected by a 30A circuit breaker or time delay fuse
must be supplied to the appliance.
A 4-wire connection (not provided) is required to connect the appliance to the electrical supply
junction box, consult local building codes for the type and minimum wire gauge to use.
The wiring to the appliance from the electrical supply junction box needs to be long enough to allow
the appliance to be pulled out from the wall for service, while remaining connected.
Gas Supply
Be certain the appliance being installed is correct for the gas service
being provided. Refer to the
appliance data plate for the gas supply requirements.
The minimum natural gas (NG) supply pressure required is 7 inches water column.
Minimum liquid propane (LP) gas supply pressure required is 11 inches water column
A manual gas shut-off valve must be remotely installed and easily accessible in the adjacent cabinet. The
regulator inlet is for a ¾ inch gas line. The appliance ships with a ½ inch to ¾ inch adapter connected to the
regulator.

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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not remove protective packaging until you are ready to perform the installation.
• Do not remove the protective wrapping from the product control panel until the product is installed.
• Caution - the appliance is heavy. Use extreme care when handling!
• Use proper equipment to move products.
• Any openings in the wall and in the floor behind or under the oven must be sealed.
• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. Such use may result in fire, electrical shock or other
personal injury.
Do not use the handle or oven door to lift
the oven. Remove
pull down door before installation to ensure that it is not used
to lift the unit. Make sure the hinge catch is fully openor closed
before removing door to prevent injury to hands and/or fingers.
• Installation of this appliance should be performed by qualified, licensed contractors.
• Products are anchored to the wooden shipping pallet using metal straps that are screwed to the bottom
of the product and the pallet.
• To remove the packaging, first remove the staples located at the bottom perimeter of the corrugated
cardboard cover.
• Remove the corrugated cardboard carton by lifting it off the product and remove the inner packing.
• Detach the product from the metal anchor strip by removing the attachment screw.
• Confirm available access to adequate power and gas. See specifications & electrical requirements table.
• Fill out page 4 of this installation manual with the requested data. Model Number and S erial N umber can be
found on the plate located underneath the control panel on the front of the appliance.
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Overall Dimensions - Open Burner Gas Ranges
30"
RANGE
36"
RANGE

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RANGE
WIDTH
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DIMENSION
30"
36"
Clearance
Dimensions –Open Burner Gas Ranges
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ELECTRICAL &
GAS
SUPPLY LOCATION
3-1/2R-
11oRI14"-
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Dimensions

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Insert racks into oven.
Remove the burner pans, then cut
and
discard the shipping ties on the burner
base. Confirm that burner base is flat on
the burner support and that the air shutter
is positioned over the gas orifice. R eplace
the burner pans.

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Grates are packed in separate box. Inspect
grates for rubber feet. Each grate must have 4
feet.
place grates on top of cooktop.
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Installation Checklist
This checklist has been developed to assure proper installation of you range. To validate warranty, you must
mail or fax this form and a copy of your receipt to: American Range Customer Service, 13592 Desmond
Street, Pacoima, CA.
City: Purchase Date:
State, Zip Code: Installation Date:
e-mail: Installer’s Name:
Telephone: Company:
Dealer: Telephone:
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Appearance and Aesthetics Electrical Connection
Exterior Correct voltage
Top section Grounded outlet
Oven interior Polarized outlet
Broiler pan set No GFCI
Installation Gas Connection
Proximity to cabinets Verify fuel—Nat LP
Level Gas shut-off present and accessible
Backguard in place Supply line properly sized
Ventilation system Supply pressure checked
Read User Manual Operating pressure checked
Review safety instructions All connections checked for leaks
Controls Oven Door
Burner knobs Alignment
Thermostats Door seal
Convection oven fan & switch Hinges
Oven light switch
CUSTOMER COPY
Ignition
Ignition
Flame Adjustment
Air/Gas Mixture
Valve Operation
Top Burners
Top Burners
Top Burners
Top Burners
Griddle
Griddle
Griddle
Griddle
Char Broiler
Char Broiler
Char Broiler
Char Broiler
Oven Burner
Oven Burner
Oven Burner
Oven Burner
Infrared Broiler
Infrared Broiler
Infrared Broiler
Infrared Broiler

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Performance Checklist
A qualified installer should carry out the following performance checks
referring to the user manual as necessary:
1. Check operation of oven setting bake at
350°
2. Check operation of oven setting convection bake at 350°
3. Check operation of broil function.
4. Check operation of all top burners at high and low flame.
5. Check operation of oven light using front panel control switch.
6. Check operation of all indicator lights on control panel.

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MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Oven Racks: Each oven is supplied with two
heavy chrome-plated adjustable oven racks.
Rack Supports: On each side of the oven,
heavy chrome-plated rack supports allow 5
positions, numbered from the bottom up.
Oven Control Knob: The oven control knob is
used to set the baking temperature or to select
the Broil function. During baking, the
convection fan may be activated.
Bake Burner: The bake burner is located in the
center of the oven, below the floor and is
activated by the Oven Control Knob.
Ceramic Tile Infrared Broil Burner:
Positioned in the oven ceiling, burning gas
heats the ceramic tile to a temperature of
1,850oF –creating searing heat similar to the
glowing coals of a wood fire.
Broil Burner Igniter: The igniter glows a very
hot, bright red-orange color, reaching proper
ignition temperature to light the Ceramic Tile
Infrared Broil Burner.
Burner On Indicator Light: Whenever an
oven burner is activated (either Bake or Broil),
the burner on indicator will glow. It is normal
for the indicator light to cycle off and on during
baking or broiling –showing that the requested
temperature has been achieved –or that more
heat is required.
Door Gasket: The door gasket is made from
high temperature materials and creates a seal
between the hot oven and the cool kitchen.
Convection Fan and Switch: Operated by the
front panel switch, the convection fan circulates
oven air, removing the “thermal boundary layer”
on items being baked –and in doing so –
speeding up heat transfer and cook time by as
much as 25%. Convection is active only during
baking.
Oven Light and Switch: A single lamp is
provided in the oven to illuminate baked and
broiled food items, as well as shed some light
on the wall to help during clean-up –activated
by the front panel switch.
CUISINE SERIES -SEALED BURNER RANGES
PERFORMER SERIES -OPEN BURNER RANGES
DESCRIPTION
30” Range
5 Burners
36” Range
6 Burner
36” Range
4 Burners and
Griddle
36” Range
4 Burners and
Grill
30” Range
4 Burners
36” Range
6 Burner
36” Range
4 Burners and
Griddle
36” Range
4 Burners and
Grill
Oven Racks
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Two-Piece Broil Pan
Sealed Burners
5
6
4
4
Star Burners
4
6
4
4
Center Plate
1
Burner Grates
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
Control Knobs
6
7
6
6
5
7
6
6
Mirror Chrome Griddle
1
1
Backyard Grill
1
1
Registration Card
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Island Trim
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
1
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