Thor Kitchen HRE Series User manual

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HRE MODELS HRE3601 | HRE3001 | HRE2401

PROFESSIONAL
ELECTRIC RANGES
USE AND CARE MANUAL
HRE MODELS
HRE3601 |HRE3001 |HRE2401

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE INSTALLER
• Read all instructions contained in these installation instructions before installing the
range.
• Remove all packing materials from the oven compartments before connecting the
electric supply to the range.
• Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.
• Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CONSUMER
• Keep these instructions with your user manual for future reference.
• As when using any appliance generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you should follow.
• Be sure your range is installed and grounded properly by a qualified installer or service technician.
• Make sure the wall coverings around the range withstand the heat generated by the range.
• Cabinet storage space above the surface burners should be a minimum of 30 in. (76.2 cm).
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE SERVICER
• The electrical diagram is attached to the back of the range.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of tipping the range,the range must be secured by a properly
installed Anti-Tip device. AFTER THERANGEHAS BEEN INSTALLED,CONFIRM
THATTHE ANTI-TIP DEVICE HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND VERIFY THAT THE
ANTITIP DEVICE IS PROPERLY ENGAGED.
a) If the anti-tip device is not installed, a child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
b) Verify that the anti-tip device has been properly installed and engaged at
therearright
(or rearleft) of the range bottom.
c) If you move the range and then move it back into place, ensure the anti tip device is
re-engaged at the right or left rear of the range bottom.
d) Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and engaged.
e) Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns to children or adults.
WARNING
Do not step, lean, or sit on the doors of the range. You can cause the range to tip,
resulting in burns or serious injuries.
Confirm that the Anti-Tip device is installed properly. Then, to verify that the Anti-Tip
device is engaged, grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt
it forward. The Anti-Tip device should prevent the range from tilting forward more
than a few inches.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the anti tip device
is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not,
there is a risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit,
or lean on the open door.
Never completely removethe leveling legs. If you remove the leveling legs, the
range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
CAUTION
Cancer and Reproductive Harm-www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Important safety instructions
Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the risk of fire,
electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the range.This guide does not
cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or
manufacturer about problems that you do not understand.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing,
maintaining, and operating your oven.
Important safety symbols and precautions
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property
damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using you
oven, follow these basic safety precautions.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket. Make sure the machine is grounded to
prevent electric shock.
Call the service center for help.
NOTE
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them
explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
When using electrical appliances, you should follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:
CAUTION
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
• Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening, crevices around the oven door.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
User servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Always disconnect the power to the appliance before servicing by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
• Do not enter the oven.
• Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the back guard
of a range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured
• Do not leave children alone. Never leave children alone or unattended in an area where
this appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
• Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
• Do not use water on grease fires. Turn off the oven to avoid spreading the flames.
Smother the fire or flames by closing the door or use a dry chemical, baking soda, or
foam-type extinguisher.
• Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors, cooktops or control panels. Doing so may
lead to glass breakage. Do not cook on a product with broken glass. Shock, fire, or cuts
may occur.
• Do not lean on the range as you may turn the control knobs inattentively.
Important safety instructions
• Storage in or on the appliance. Do not store flammable materials in the oven or near the
surface units. Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before
operating it.
• Keep plastics, clothes, and paper away from parts of the appliance that may become hot.
• Wear proper apparel. Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the
appliance.
• Use only dry potholders. Placing moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let the potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.
• Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the range.
• For your safety, do not use high-pressure water cleaners or steam jet cleaners.
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SURFACE COOKING UNITS
• Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
• Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms,
except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
• To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and
avoid cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice.
• Do not operate the cooktop without cookware. If the cooktop operates without cookware, the
control knobs will become hot.
• Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board.
• Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after
the controls have been turned off.
• Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on the glass cooktop surface when
it is in use. They may become hot and could cause burns.
• Use proper pan sizes. This appliance is equipped with surface units of different size. Select
pots and pans that have flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface area of the heating
element. Using undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct
contact and may result in the ignition of clothing. Matching the size of the pot or pan to the
burner will also improve efficiency.
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units.
• To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, or spillage due to unintentional
contact with utensils, position utensil handles so that they are turned inward and do not extend
over adjacent surface units.
• Glazed cooking utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/ ceramic, ceramic, earthenware,
or other glazed cookware can be used for rangetop service without breaking due to sudden
changes in temperature.
• Be sure you know which control knob operates each surface unit. Make sure you turned on
the correct surface unit.
• Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware.
• When preparing flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
• Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings.
• Do not store heavy items above the cooktop surface that mcould fall and damage it.
• Do not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers – If an element is accidentally
turned on, the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if
the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Proper Installation - Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
• Flush - mounted appliances may be operated only after they have been installed in
cabinets and workplaces that conform to the relevant standards. This ensures that
the appliances are installed in compliance with the appropriate safety standards.
• If your appliance malfunctions or if fractures, cracks, or splits appear:
- switch off all cooking zones
- unplug the range from the AC wall outlet
- contact your local service center.
WARNING
If the surface is cracked, switch off and unplug the appliance to avoid the possibility of
electrical shock. Do not use your cooktop until the glass surface has been replaced.
WARNING
• Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.
• The range should not be placed on a base.
CHILD SAFETY
WARNING
• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without the
adequate supervision of a responsible adult.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• Keep children away from the door when opening or closing it as they may bump
themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door.
• The cooking zones will become hot when you cook. To keep small children from being
burned, always keep them away from the appliance while you are cooking.
WARNING
Accessible parts may become hot during use. To avoid burns, young children should be
kept away.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OVEN
• DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE
OVEN. Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior
surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do
not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the heating elements
or interior surfaces of the oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. Among these
surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, the oven door,
and the window of the oven door.
• Do not heat unopened food containers. The build-up of pressure may cause the
container to burst and result in injury.
• Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If overheated, newspapers can catch
on fire.
• Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in an oven can ignite.
• Use care when opening the door. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove
food from or put food into the oven.
• Protective liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottoms, except as
suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is located above the right
rear surface unit. This area could become hot during oven use. Never block this
vent or place plastic or heat-sensitive items on it.
• Placement of oven racks. Always place oven racks in the desired location while
the oven is cool. If the rack must be moved while the oven is hot, use potholders.
Do not let the potholders come in contact with the hot heating element in the oven.
• Do not allow aluminum foil or a meat probe to contact the heating elements.
• During use, the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements inside the oven.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door
glass. They can scratch the surface which may result in the glass shattering.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails, alwaysturn
the oven off. If the oven is not turned off and the power returns, the oven may begin to
operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil.
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VENTILATING HOOD
• Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Do not let grease accumulate on the hood or
filter.
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
GLASS/CERAMIC COOKING SURFACES
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS. Surface unitsmay
be hot even though they are dark in color.Areas near surface units may become
hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials contact the surface units or areas near the units until
they have had sufficient time to cool.Among these areas are the cook-top and the
facing of the cook-top.
• Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the cooktop should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook-top and create a risk of electric
shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS
WARNING
• This appliance must be installed by a qualified technician or service company.
- Failing to have a qualified technician install the range may result in electric shock,
fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
• Unpack the oven, remove all packaging material and examine the oven for any
damage such as dents on the interior or exterior of the oven, broken door latches,
cracks in the door, or a door that is not lined up correctly. If there is any damage,
do not operate the oven and notify your dealer immediately.
• Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet with the proper configuration.
Your oven should be the only item connected to this circuit.
• Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children. Children may use them
for play and injure themselves.
• Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.
- Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the
product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USAGE CAUTIONS
CAUTION
• If the surface is cracked, turn the appliance off.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock.
• Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove container coverings,
directing the steam away your hands and face.
• Remove lids from baby food jars before heating. After heating baby food, stir well
to distribute the heat evenly. Always test the temperature by tasting before feeding
the baby. The glass jar or the surface of the food may appear to be cooler than the
interior, which can be hot enough to burn an infant’s mouth.
• Take care as beverages or food may be very hot after heating.
- Especially when feeding a child. Check that it has cooled sufficiently.
• Take care when heating liquids such as water or other beverages.
- Make sure to stir during or after cooking.
- Avoid using a slippery container with a narrow neck.
- Wait at least 30 seconds after heating before removing the heated liquid.
- Failing to do so may result in an abrupt overflow of the contents and cause burns.
• This appliance must be properly grounded.
• Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product
• Do not cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord under any
circumstances.
• Connect the oven to a circuit that provides the correct amperage.
• Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, or in a location
exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
• Do not use a damaged power cord or loose wall socket.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
• Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
• Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power
cord, or insert the power cord between objects.
- This may result in electric shock or fire. If the power cord is damaged, contact your
nearest service center.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, oven cover,
lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the
appliance.
- Items, such as a cloth, may get caught in the door.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
• Do not spray volatile substances such as insecticide onto the surface of the
appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire, or
problems with the product.
• Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while cooking or when opening
the door just after cooking.
- Take care that children do not come too close to the appliance.
- Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves.
• Do not place food or heavy objects over the edge of the oven door.
- If you open the door, the food or object may fall and this may result in burns or
injury.
• Do not abruptly cool the door, the inside of the appliance, or a dish by pouring
water over it during or just after cooking.
- This may result in damage to the appliance. The steam or water spray may result
in burns or injury.
• Do not operate while empty except for self-cleaning.
• Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The bottles can break.
• Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object.
- This may result in the glass being damaged or broken.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.
• Do not use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before cooking. Sealed
containers can explode due to the build up of pressure even after the oven has
been turned off.
• Take care that food you are cooking in the oven does not come into contact with
the heating element.
- This may result in fire.
• Do not over-heat food.
- Overheating food may result in fire.
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PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
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CHECKING THE INSTALLATION SITE
Clearances and dimensions
To install the range, refer to the following figure.
For installation in CANADA, a Free-standing range is not to be installed closer than
12mm from any adjacent surface.
CAUTION
This range has been designed to comply with the maximum allowable wood cabinet
temperatures of 194°F. Makesurethewall covering,countertops and cabinetsaround the
range can withstand the heat (up to 194 °F) generated by the range. If not,
discoloration, delamination or melting may occur.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
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PREPARING TO INSTALL THE RANGE
Minimum dimensions
IMPORTANT
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire caused by reaching over heated surface units,
cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet
storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that
projects horizontally a minimum of 5" beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
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STEP 1. MEETING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION
For personal safety, do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation.
This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual
properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or fuse having amperage as specified on
the rating plate. The rating plate is located on the right of oven door.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected by a qualified
electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you where your main range disconnect is
located.
Check with your local utilities for electrical codes which apply in your area.
Failure to wire your oven according to governing codes could result in a hazardous condition. If there are
no local codes, your range must be wired and fused to meet the requirements of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70–Latest Edition.
Effective January 1,1996, the National Electrical Codere quires that new construction (not existing)
utilize a 4-conductor connection to an electric range.
When installing an electric range in new construction, follow Steps for 4-wire connection.
You must use a 3-wire or 4-wire, single-phase A.C. 208Y/120 Volt or 240/120 Volt, 60 hertz electrical
system.
If the electrical service provided does not meet the above specifications, have a licensed electrician
install an approved outlet.
Use only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord. These cords maybe provided with
ring terminals on wire and a strain relief device.
A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range cord is
not recommended but if used, it should be marked for use with no minal 13⁄8" diameter connection
openings. Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knock out hole to keep
the edge from damaging the cable.
NOTE
This appliance is manufactured ready to be installed with a 4-wire cord set.
STEP 2. POWER CORD
1. Remove the rear terminal block cover and loosen the 6 screws with a screwdriver. The terminal
block will then be accessible. Do not discard these screws.
CONNECTING THE POWER
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CONNECTING THE POWER
2. For power cord installations only, hook the strain relief over the power cord hole located below the
rear of the drawer body. Insert the power cord through the strain relief and tighten the device.
• You must install the power cord with a strain relief.
• Attach the strain relief to the opening in conduit connection plate.
STEP 3. 4-WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
Do not connect to the electrical supply until appliance is permanently grounded.
Disconnect power to the circuit breaker or fuse box before making the electrical connection.
This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or a grounding
connector should be connected to the grounding terminal or wire lead on the appliance. Failure to do any
of the above could result in a fire, personal injury or electrical shock. See below for more information on
electrical grounding.
A. Remove the 4 lower terminal screws from the terminal block.
B. Insert the 4 terminal screws through each power cord terminal and into the lower
terminals of the terminal block. Be certain that match the wire and terminals by
color.
C. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.
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CONNECTING THE POWER
STEP 4 3-wire power cord
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
Do not connect to the electrical supply until appliance is permanently grounded.
Disconnect power to the circuit breaker or fuse box before making the electrical connection.
This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or a grounding
connector should be connected to the grounding terminal or wire lead on the appliance. Failure to do any
of the above could result in a fire, personal injury or electrical shock. See below for more information on
electrical grounding.
A. Remove the 4 lower terminal screws from the terminal block.
B. Insert the Green ground terminals together with white one.
C. Insert the 3 terminal screws through each power cord terminal and into the lower
terminals of the terminal block. Be certain that match the wire and terminals by
color.
D. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.
STEP 5. REPLACING THE TERMINAL BLOCK COVER
Replace the terminal block cover on
the range back and tighten the screw.
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