Thor Kitchen HRG48 Series User manual

HRG
Professional Gas Range User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing your HRG indoor range. We
appreciate your business and we recommend that you
read this entire User’s Manual before operating your new
appliance for the first time.
This manual contains instructions on how to properly install
and set up your new range, as well as insights into the
unique features that our product offers. Please keep this
manual for future reference, as it contains answers to
questions that you might have as you begin to cook.
Thank you,
Thorkitchen Corporation
This manual applies to the following models:
HRG48"
HRG4801U HRG4802U HRG4803U HRG4804U
HRG4805U
HRG36"
HRG3601U HRG3602U HRG3603U HRG3604U
HRG3605U HRG3606U HRG3607U HRG3608U
HRG3609U HRG3610U HRG3611U HRG3612U
HRG3613U HRG3614U HRG3615U HRG3616U
HRG3617U HRG3618U
HRG30"
HRG3001U HRG3026U HRG3027U HRG3028U
HRG3029U HRG3030U HRG3031U HRG3078U
HRG3079U HRG3080U HRG3081U HRG3082U

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Contents
Safety and warnings 1
Introduction 7
Installation instruction 9
Firstuse
Conditioningtheoven 18
Positioning the shelves 18
Insettheshelves 19
Cooktop use
Cooktops 20
Guidelines for using the cooktop burners 22
Oven use
Ovenburneruse 25
Broilburneruse 25
Oven cooking guidelines 26
Ovenfunction 27
Griddleuse 31
Care and cleaning
Partscareandcleaning 33
Replacingtheburnerparts 35
Removing and replacing the oven door 35
Replacingtheovenlightbulb 38
Troubleshooting 39
Warranty and service 41

Safety and Warnings
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Definitions
This is a safety alert symbol. It will alert you to potential personal or
property safety hazards. Obey all safety messages to avoid any property
damage, personal injury or death.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION indicates a moderate hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION –when used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage.
IMPORTANT used for installation, operation and maintenance information
that are not related to safety.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or an explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or even death.
Do not store or use gasoline, liquid propane cylinder or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.
Save this manual for future references.

Safety and Warnings
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using
the appliance, follow the important safety instructions listed below:
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a faulty oven light bulb, make sure you turn
the power to the range off at the main fuse or circuit breaker
panel. If you don’t know how to do this, contact an electrician.
Do not remove the kick strip grate. Due to access to live
electrical parts behind it, the kick strip grate should only be
removed by a qualified technician.
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug
for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded power outlet.Do not under any
circumstances cut or remove the grounding prong from this
plug.
Failure to follow this advice may result in death or electrical
shock.
Tipping Hazard
All ranges can tip and cause injuries. Install the anti-tip device
supplied with your range. Follow all installation instructions.
Make sure anti-tip device is installed:
Slide range forward.
Install the anti-tip device as described in the instruction.
Safely tilt the front section of the range and slide the range
slowly back against the wall.
The rear pins should slide under the bracket.
Do not use the appliance until it has been secured.
Failure to follow this advice may result in serious injury.

Safety and Warnings
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Explosion Hazard
If you smell gas, do not use the appliance. Open a window or
door to let the gas escape, then follow the instructions on the
inside front cover of this manual.
Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may
result.
Turn all burners off, then smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Do not heat unopened food containers such as cans –Build-up
of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
Failure to follow this advice may result in injury or death.
Fire Hazard
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
Persons could be injured or a fire could start.
Keep the area around the appliance free from combustible
materials (e.g.wall coverings, curtains, drapes), gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in, or, or near the appliance.
Do not hang any articles (e.g. dish towels) off the oven handle.
Some fabrics may ignite or melt from the heat.
Never leave the cooktop burners unattended when in use –
Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Be sure all the controls are turned off and the appliance is cool
before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the
appliance. Chemicals in such cleaners could, in the presence of
heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode.
Failure to follow this advice may result in death or serious
injury.

Safety and warnings
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Poisoning Hazard
Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or
cover an entire rack or the oven floor with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks airflow through the oven and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings
may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Clean the appliance with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is
used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface. Follow the directions of the cleaner
manufacturer.
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.
Failure to follow this advice may result in poisoning or death.
Hot Surface Hazard
Accessible parts may become hot during use.
Do not touch burners, areas near burners, the grill, griddle,
grease drip-pans, heating elements or interior surfaces of oven
–These may be hot enough to cause burns even though they
are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials contact these parts and
surfaces until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other parts
and surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause
burns - among these areas are the grates, back trim and oven
vents at the back of the cooktop, front edge, surfaces adjacent to
the cooktop, and the oven door.
Use only dry potholders –Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth.
Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it.
Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.

Safety and Warning
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all the instructions before using the appliance. Use the appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in these instructions.
Proper installation –Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged or not working properly. If you received
a damaged product, contact your dealer or installer immediately.
Be sure to have the installer show you where and how to turn off the power supply to
the range (i.e. location of the main fuse or circuit breaker panel) and where and how
to turn off the gas supply to the range in an emergency.
Do not leave children alone –Children should not be left alone or unattended in the
area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to play with the
appliance or to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Caution –for safety reasons, do not store items of interest to children in cabinets
above a range or at the back of the range –children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.
Wear proper apparel –Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn
while using the appliance.
User servicing –Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician. Technicians must disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before any servicing.
Storage in or on appliance –Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven
or near the cooktop.

Safety and Warning
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Use care when opening the oven door –Let hot air or steam escape before removing
or replacing food.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
Placement of oven shelves –Always position shelves in the desired location while
the oven is cool (before preheating). If a shelf must be removed while the oven is hot,
do not let oven mitts or potholder contact the base of the oven or hot heating elements
in the oven.
Do not clean the oven gasket or use any oven-cleaning products on it. It is essential
for a good seal, which ensures that the oven operates efficiently. Care should be taken
not to rub, damage or move it.
Do not use harsh/abrasive cleaners, scourers or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven
door glass since they scratch the surface, which may result in the glass shattering.
Do not step, lean or sit on the oven door or place any heavy objects on it –doing so
may result in personal injury.
When the appliance installed, check the gas leak according to the instruction before
use.
Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets above the appliance.

Introduction
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HRG48” series HRG36” 6 burners series
HRG36” with griddle series HRG30” series

Introduction
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Before you start
1.Make sure that the anti-tip of the range has been properly installed.
2.Find the model and serial numbers on the CSA label in the bottom right-hand corner
of the backboard.Note these numbers down for future reference in the space provided
in section ‘Warranty and service’.
3.Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety and warnings’section.
4.Remove all the packaging from the oven(s) and cooktop. Recycle items that you can.
If any adhesive residue is left on surfaces, remove this using dish washing liquid on a
soft cloth. Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners.
5.Make sure you follow the instructions under ‘First use’before using your range
for cooking.

Installation Introduction
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Important
To ensure proper and safe operation, read all instructions before using the product.
Install or locate the product only in accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service or replace any part of your appliance unless it
is specifically recommended in this guide.
Do not use the range for warming or heating the room.
Do not leave children along or unattended in the area where the range is in use. Never
allow to sit or stand on any part of the range. Do not let children play with the range.
All servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Have the technician show you the location of the gas shut off valve and how to shut it
off in an emergency situation.
Always disconnect power to appliance before any type of servicing.
Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or detergents on this appliance. They may
cause permanent damage to the surface.
When cooking, set the burner controls so that the flame heats only the bottom of the
utensil and does not overlap at the sides of the utensil.
Utensils (pots and pans) that conduct heat slowly, i.e. glass pots, should be used in
conjunction with burner flames at a low or medium setting.
Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool down before touching them.
Do not touch the burner grates or surrounding areas until cool.
Do not use water on grease fires.
Clean appliance with caution.
Always turn pot handles to the side or back of the range. Do not turn handles
towards the area where they are easily burned. Handles should not extend over the
adjacent burners.
Use the range only for cooking tasks as outlined in this manual. When using the range,
do not touch the grates, burner caps, burner bases, or any other parts in proximity to
the flame. These components may be hot enough to cause burns.
Use dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam.
Do not let pot holder touch hot surface areas.

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Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Build up of pressure may cause the container to explode and result in injury.
During and after use, do not touch interior surfaces of the oven until cool.
Gas Supply Requirements
Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with national Fuel Gas Code，ANSIZ223.1 / NFPA 54. In Canada, installation
must conform to the current natural Gas Installation /code, CAN 1-1.1-M81 and with
local codes where applicable. This range has been design-certified according to
ANSIZ21.1a, latest edition.
MAXIMUM GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE TO APPLIANCE FOR LP GAS---13.0
IN.W.C.
MAXIMUM GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE TO APPLIANCE FOR NG GAS---10.0
IN.W.C.
APPLIANCE REGULATOR IS SET AT 10.0IN.W.C. OUTLET PRESSURE FOR
LP.
APPLIANCE REGULATOR IS SET AT 5.0IN.W.C. OUTLET PRESSURE FOR
NG.
Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion air into the range and ventilation air away
from the range.
Ventilation: it is recommended that the unit be set under a powered, vented exhaust
hood of sufficient size and capacity.
Before installing the range, you must locate and secure the included anti-tip bracket to
the wall for your range.
The use of cabinets for storage above the appliance may result in a potential burn
hazard. Combustible items may ignite; metallic items may become hot and cause
burns. If a cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a
range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7cm) beyond the bottom of
the cabinets.

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Dimensions and Clearances
The range may be installed flush to the rear wall. You may install a non-combustible
material on the rear wall above the range and up the vent hood. It is not necessary to
install non-combustible materials behind the range below the counter top height.
The minimum distance from the side of the range above the counter top to
combustible sidewalls must be at least 10 inches.
The appliance shall not be used for space heating. This information is based
on safety considerations. All openings in the wall behind the appliance and
in the floor under the appliance shall be sealed.

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The maximum depth of cabinets installed above cooking tops be 13 in (330mm) or a
great specified by the manufactures as tested by the certification agency.

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The bottom of the hood should be 30” min. to 36” above the counter top. This
would typically result in the bottom of the hood being 66” to 72” above the floor.
These dimensions provide safe and efficient operation of the hood.

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Electric Power Supply Requirements
Your range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, in accordance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA
70, latest edition). In Canada, electrical grounding must be in accordance with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and/or local codes. A copy of
this standard may be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association, 1 Battery
march Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.
The power supply must be the correct polarity. Reverse polarity will result in
continuous sparking of the electrodes, even after flame ignition. If there is any doubt
as to whether the power supply has the correct polarity or grounded, have it checked
by a qualified electrician.
Use 120V, 60Hz, and properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or
20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

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Electrical Grounding Instruction:
1. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong grounding wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of
electrical shock hazard from the range.
2. All cord connected appliance shall include instructions relative to location of the
wall receptacle and a warning to the user to disconnect the electrical supply before
serving the appliance.
3. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the
power cord.
CAUTION:Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring
errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after
servicing.
Connect Range to Gas Supply
1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location
outside the range in the gas piping external to the appliance for the purpose of turning
on or shutting off gas to the appliance.
2. Install male 1/2” flare union adapter to 1/2” NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of
regulator. On models equipped with standard twin burners, install the male pipe
thread end of the 1/2” flare union adapter to the 1/2” NPT internal thread at inlet of
pressure regulator. Use a wrench on the regulator fitting to avoid damage.
3. Install male 1/2” or 3/4” flare union adapter to the NPT internal thread of the manual
shut-off valve, taking care to secure the shut-off valve to keep it from turning.
4. The gas supply pressure for checking the regulator setting is 6 in.w.c. (Nature Gas)
and 11 inch.w.c. (LP gas) connect flexible gas line connector to the regulator on the
range. Position range to permit connection at the shut-off valve.
This indoor gas cooking appliance is equipped with a three-prong(grounding) plug
for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-pronged receptacle.
DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from the plug.