GAS RANGE for residential use only DG 2401 C · USERS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ENGLISH ESPAÑOL IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW Before beginning, please read these instructions completely and carefully. Do not remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from the product. This may void the warranty. Please observe all local and national codes and ordinances. Please ensure that this product is properly grounded. The installer should leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain for local inspector's use and for future reference. The electrical plug should always be accessible Installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of codes, the National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223.1 - Iatest edition. Electrical installation must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 - latest edition and/or local codes. IN CANADA: Installation must be in accordance with the current CAN/CGA-B149.1 National Gas Installation Code or CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code and/or local codes. Electrical installation must be in accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Codes Part 1 and/or local codes. INSTALLATION IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME: The installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 [formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD (Part 280)] or, when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1, or with local codes where applicable. INSTALLATION IN RECREATIONAL PARK TRAILERS: The installation must conform with state or other codes or, in the absence of such codes, with the Standard for Recreational Park Trailers, ANSI A119.5. Installation of any gas-fired equipment should be made by a Iicensed plumber. A manual gas shut-off valve must be installed in the gas supply line ahead of the appliance in the gas stream for safety and ease of service. If an external electrical source is utilized, the appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the national Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. This range is supplied with a protective film on steel and aluminium parts. This film must be removed before installing/using the appliance. WARNING · ALL RANGES CAN TIP · INJURY TO PERSON COULD RESULT · INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE · SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: · Do not try to light any appliance. · Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. · lmmediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. · lf you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for having purchased and given your preference to our product. The safety precautions and recommendations reported below are for your own safety and that of others. They will also provide a means by which to make full use of the features offered by your appliance. Please preserve this booklet carefully. It may be useful in future, either to yourself or to others in the event that doubts should arise relating to its operation. This appliance must be used only for the task it has explicitly been designed for, that is for cooking foodstuffs. Any other form of usage is to be considered as inappropriate and therefore dangerous. The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of damage caused by improper, incorrect or illogical use of the appliance. 3 USER INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING!! 1. This appliance shall not be used for space heating. This information is based on safety considerations. 2. AlI openings in the wall behind the appliance and in the floor under the appliance shall be sealed. 3. Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors. 4. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. 5. Disconnect the electrical supply to the appliance before servicing. 6. When removing appliance for cleaning and/or service; A. Shut off gas at main supply. B. Disconnect AC power supply. C. Disconnect gas line to the inlet pipe. D. Carefully remove the range by pulling outward. CAUTION: Range is heavy; use care in handling. 7. Electrical Requirement Electrical installation should comply with national and local codes. WARNING!! ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest edition. Installation should be made by a Iicensed electrician. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. If an external electrical source is utilized, the installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the national Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 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 socket. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power plug. REPLACEMENT PARTS 8. Air Supply and Ventilation The installer must refers to local/national codes. 9. Gas Manifold Pressure Natural gas - 4.0" W.C.P. LP/Propane - 11.0" W.C.P. 10. The misuse of oven door (e.g. stepping, sitting, or leaning on them) can result in potential hazards and/or injuries. 11. When installing or removing the range for service, a rolling lift jack should be used. Do not push against any of the edges of the range in an attempt to slide it into or out of the installation. Pushing or pulling a range (rather than using a lift jack) also increases the possibility of bending the leg spindles or the internal coupling connectors. Only authorized replacement parts may be used in performing service on the range. Replacement parts are available from factory authorized parts distributors. Contact the nearest AVANTI parts distributor in your area. 4 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not damaged. In case of doubt, do not use it and consult your supplier or a professionally qualified technician. Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, packing straps, etc.) should not be left around within easy reach of children, as these may cause serious injuries. . The packaging material is recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as this may become dangerous to use. Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance without having previously disconnected it from the electric power supply. After use, ensure that the knobs are in OFF position. Do not allow children or other incapable people to use the appliance without supervision. During and after use of the range, certain parts will become very hot. Do not touch hot parts. Keep children away from the range when it is in use. This range is supplied with a protective film on steel and aluminium parts. This film must be removed before installing/using the appliance. Fire risk! Do not store flammable material in the oven, and in the drawer. Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in the proximity of the range cannot come into contact with the hob or become entrapped in the oven door. Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foil. Do not place shelves, grill-pan, pans or other cooking utensils on the base of the oven chamber. The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage to property caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance. To avoid any possible hazard, the appliance must be installed by qualified personnel only. Any repairs by unqualified persons may result in electric shock or short circuit. In order to avoid possible injuries to your body or to the appliance, do not attempt any repairs by yourself. Such work should be carried out by qualified service personnel only. Danger of burns! The oven and cooking accessories may become very hot during operation. Make sure children are kept out of reach and warn them accordingly. To avoid burns use kitchen clothes and gloves when handling hot parts or utensils. Stand away from the range when opening oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face, and/or eyes. Never clean the oven with a high-pressure steam cleaning device, as it may provoke a short circuit. This appliance is intended for use in your household. Never use the appliance for any other purpose! If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or decide to substitute an older model), before disposing of it, it is recommended that it be made inoperative in an appropriate manner in accordance to health and environmental protection regulations, ensuring in particular that all potentially hazardous parts be made harmless, especially in relation to children who could play with old appliances. Remove the door before disposal to prevent entrapment. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Use of any electrical appliance implies the necessity to follow a series of fundamental rules. In particular: Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet; Do not operate the appliance barefooted; Do not allow children or disabled people to use the appliance without your supervision. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by improper, incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance. 5 features COOKING HOB 3 1. 2. 3. 4. Auxiliary burner (AUX) - 3500 BTU/hr Left semi-rapid burner (SR) - 6000 BTU/hr Right semi-rapid burner (SR) - 6000 BTU/hr Triple-ring burner (TR) - 12000 BTU/hr 2 Note: - The electric gas-lighting device is incorporated into the knobs. 1 CAUTION: If the burner is accidentally extinguished, turn the gas off at the control knob and wait at least 1 minute before attempting to relight. 4 CAUTION: Gas appliances produce heat and humidity in the environment in which they are installed. Ensure that the cooking area is well ventilated following national/local codes. Fig. 1.1 CONTROL PANEL Fig. 1.2 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 CONTROLS DESCRIPTION Cooking hob controls: 5. Front left burner (1) control knob 6. Rear left burner (2) control knob 7. Rear right burner (3) control knob 8. Front right burner (4) control knob Oven controls: 9. Oven light switch control knob 10. Gas oven / gas broil burner control knob 11. Electronic clock/electronic alarm 6 how to use the top burners GAS BURNERS Gas flow to the burners is adjusted by turning the knobs (illustrated in fig. 2.1) which control the valves. Turning the knob so that the symbol printed on itself points to the symbols printed on the control panel achieves the following functions: = = = closed valve maximum rate minimum rate The maximum aperture position permits rapid boiling of liquids, whereas the minimum aperture position allows simmer warming of food or maintaining boiling conditions of liquids. To reduce the gas flow to minimum, rotate the knob further anti-clockwise to point the indicator towards the position. Other intermediate operating adjustments can be achieved by positioning the indicator between the maximum and minimum aperture positions, and never between the maximum aperture and positions. Fig. 2.1 N.B. When the range is not being used, set the gas knobs to their positions and also close the gas shut-off valve placed on the main gas supply line. LIGHTING GAS BURNERS In order to light the burner, you must: 1 ­ Turn the knob in an anti-clockwise direction up to the position (maximum rate), push in and hold the knob until the flame has been lit (fig. 2.2). The sparks produced by the lighter situated inside the relative burner will light the flame. In the event that the local gas supply conditions makes it difficult to light the burner in position, try again with the knob in position. If there is no mains electrical supply, bring a lighted match close to the burner. 2 ­ Adjust the gas valve to the desired position. Fig. 2.2 To re-light the burner, return the knob to the lighting. position and repeat the operations for Caution! The range becomes very hot during operation. Keep children well out of reach. 7 CHOICE OF BURNER (fig. 2.3) The symbols prin ...