KitchenAid 1955 manual

Installation and Operating Instructions for NORTHSTAR Electric Ranges (Model 1954) Gas/Electric Combos (Model 1955) Gas Ranges (Model 1956) Thank you for purchasing a Northstar Retro Range. You have purchased a quality, world-class product. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of[...]

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (All Models) IMPORTANT! Save these instructions for the local inspector’s use. WARNING! Prior to installing this appliance, read the Safe ty In struct ions as they rela te to Ins tallat ion on pages 4 through 6 of this manual. Failure to follow these instruc- tions could result in serious electric hazard, risk of fire, and/or [...]

Plastics All plastics are vulnerable to heat, although some will withstand higher temperatures than others. Keep all plastics away from parts of the range which may become slightly more than warm when the range is in operation. Self-Cleaning Oven The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gaske[...]

Mobile Home Installation The installation of this range must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, 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 Homes Installations 1982 (Ma[...]

Location If possible, the range should be located to avoid the main “traffic path” through the kitchen or where an open door might block a passageway or create an awkward working situation. If possible, it should be so located where cabinet working space is available on either side. Drafty locations should be avoided to prevent gas burner outag[...]

ELECTRIC COOKTOP Sur fac e El eme nts Controls Con trol kno bs must be pus hed in before turning them to a setting. The y can be set anywh ere between MAX and MIN. The controls for the surface elements provide infinite heat settings. The numbers on the dial serve as a reference. The control can be turned to any setting to provide the exact heat req[...]

Do not use pans extending more than one inch beyond element, except while canning. See figure 8. Figure 8 Small diameter pans waste energy and spillage can flow onto element. This increases chance of fire and burns. Use non-stick coated cookware, for easier clean up. Glass or pyroceram pans should be used only as the manufacturer describes. Pressur[...]

Warning Personal Injury Hazard • NOTE: If a wet paper towel is used to remove spillovers from warm cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns. • Never mix different household cleaning products. Chemical mixtures may interact, with objectionable or even hazardous results. Do Use Ceramic glass cleaner-conditioner should be used regularly to cl[...]

Top Burners Your gas range is equipped with “state of the art” “Sealed Gas Burners” and an “Auto-Reignition System”. The sealed gas burners spread the heat evenly across the bo tto m o f the c ook ing u ten sil a nd pr ovi de in fin ite h eat control. The auto-reignition system senses when a burner flame has gone out and will automatica[...]

8. Turn on the burner. If the burn er does not light, check cap alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist. NOTE: If a gas burner burns with an uneven orange flame, reposition the burner cap so it sits flat on the burner housing. If burner lights slowly, have your ga[...]

by tightening the joint, or unscrewing completely and applying additional pipe dope and re-tightened. Any factory connections which may have been disturbed should be retested. A match should never be used when testing for leaks. All fittings have been tightened and tested at the factory. If a leak is detected, tighten the fitting. Don’t use pipe [...]

War nin g – Fire Hazard • Locate gas supply shut off valve on the pressure regulator. • Shut off gas supply before converting to L.P. gas. • Make all conversions before turning gas supply valve back on. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, exposion or other personal injury. A. PlAstic cover B. GA s Pr ess ure re Gul At[...]

If the “low” flame needs to be adjusted: Standard Burner Adjustment The fl ame ca n b e a djus ted us ing the ad jus tmen t s crew i n t he cen ter of the val ve ste m. Th e valv e stem is loca ted direc tly underneath the control knob. 1. Remove the control knob. 2. Hold the knob stem with a pair of pliers. Use a small flatblade screwdriver to[...]

BAKE OR BROIL Turn Selector switch to bake or broil. Set oven thermostat to desired temperature. Preheating oven on bake normally takes about 15 minutes, indicator cycle light will go out when oven has reached tem per atur e. The Br oile r take s abou t 3 minut es to pre hea t. After preheating, broiler may be set to variable tempera- tur es by a d[...]

Automatic Door Lock As soon as you program the oven for the self-cleaning function, the door will automatically lock. It will remain locked throughout the entire cycle. The door will automatically unlock when the temperature lowers to a safe level. Important: After self cleaning the oven, the oven selector knob must be left in the clean position un[...]

Lubrication Lubricate the following with white lubricant: • Oven door hinges (if they squeak). • If burner contro l kno bs stick, remove knobs and lubri cate around switch shaft with a small amount of white lube. Replace knobs on switches. IMPORTANT If in dou bt about how to handl e service, call us at the factory for help at: 1-800-295-8498. O[...]

CONVECTION COOKING TIPS (For Convection Models) To learn how to use your convection oven to the best advantage, refer to Convection Cooking on page 23. 1. The fan-forced hot air movement permits baking and roasting on as many as 3 levels at once. 2 . The Delay feature can not be used when using Convection for baked items e.g.…pies, cakes, cookies[...]

General Broiling Tips 1. The surface of the food should be at least 3” (7.4 cm) away from the broil element. 2. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly, at 2” (5 cm) intervals, around the outside edges of meat to prevent curling. 3. Meats and poultry can be marinated before broiling. Brush foods with barbecue sauce only during the last 5 to 10 m[...]

For Pr oper Co okin g, Follow These Guidelines: • When using one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. • When using two racks, place racks in positions 3 and 1 (the closest to the oven bottom). • Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time when using the regular Bake setting. Rack Placement for Specific[...]

21 21 - Roast at oven temperature of 325 ° F.* *For chicken, set the oven temperature to 350 ° F. Preheating is not needed. - Place roasting pan on rack position 1 or 2. See page 19 for rack positions. APPROXIMATE MEAT APPROXIMATE MINUTES THERMOMETER MEAT WEIGHT PER POUND TEMPERATURE Beef rolled rib 3-5 lbs • rare 25-29 140 ° F • medium 35-3[...]

22 22 Broiling Chart: The recommended rack position is numbered lowest (1) to highest (5). Preheat broiler for five minutes before placing food in oven. APPROXIMATE RACK TIME (MINUTES) MEAT POSITION TEMPERATURE SIDE 1 SIDE 2 Steak, 1” thick 4 500 ° F • rare 4 4 • medium 6 6 • well-done 8 8 Steak, 1 1/2” thick 4 500 ° F • rare 8 8 • [...]

23 23 Welcome to convection cooking, the ultimate culinary technique that uses fan-circulated hot air to efficiently create delicious meals with appetite appeal. Air Flow The secret to convection cooking lies in maintaining a consistent temperature throughout the oven during the cooking process. The fan circulates hot air in your convection oven co[...]

sure to leave at least one inch (2.5 cm) of space between the individual pans, and the diagram shown here indicates which convection feature and rack position you should be using for that particular recipe. At the Convection setting, the center element surrounding the fan at the rear of the oven is on. At the Convection/Broil setting, the top eleme[...]

25 Incredible Egg & Cheese Dishes You’ll be delighted with the significant difference convection cooking makes, particularly to the preparation of dishes that are sensitive to fluctuations in oven temperature. With a consistently maintained temperature throughout the oven, a fabulous soufflé, with a light-textured interior and an exquisitely[...]

26 26 CONVECTION QUICK BREADS BAKING CHART Set Cooking Selections to: TRUE CONVECTION PREHEATED APPROXIMATE SIZE OF RACK OVEN COOKING FOOD BAKING DISH POSITION TEMPERATURE TIME Yeast Breads Muffins Single Pan 3 375°F/190°C 18-25 min Multiple Pans 1, 3, 5 18-25 min Biscuits Single Sheet 3 425°F/220°C 8 min Multiple Sheets 1, 3, 5 10 min Fruit &a[...]

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28 28 28 CLEANING GUIDE Part What To Use How To Clean Control Knobs Exterior Non-Colored Surfaces Glass Cook Tops also see page 9 Porcelain-Enamel Gas Grates Broiler Pan & Grid (Clean after each use) Oven Racks Chrome Trim Stainless Steel How Can I Clean Stains Off Painted Enamel? Pancake Griddle (Option) STAINS TO COOKTOP: Acid (tomato, cherri[...]

29 29 29 RANGE TROUBLESHOOTING This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. However, you may still need assistance or service. When calling for service, you will need to provide a complete description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase or installation date (see Warranty). T[...]

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FOR WARRANTY SERVICE OUR FACTORY HELP LINE NUMBER IS: 1-800-295-8498 WARRANTY Your NorthStar Range is warranted by Elmira Stove Works to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Elements, burners and smooth tops are warranted for five years. Elmira Stove Works warrants to replace any parts[...]