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USE AND CARE GUIDE THE POWER OF PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE SERIES ™ GAS RANGES T M[...]
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Message i W arnings ii-iii Models and Gas T ype V erification 2 Be Safe 3-5 Using Y our New Range: Burners 6 Using Y our New Range: Burners, Cookware 7 Using Y our New Range: BBQ Section 8 Using Y our New Range: Griddle, Oven Sections 9 Using Y our New Range: Bake Mode 10 Using Y our New Range: Convection Bake Mode 1 1 Using Y our New Range: Infrar[...]
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hello and welcome to Capital... We thank you for choosing our Performance Series™ cooking equipment. Because of the unique features found in our products, we recommend spending some time to familiarize yourself with this booklet before using your product. In it you will find valuable information on how to safely operate and maintain your applianc[...]
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warnings ii IMPORT ANT : Save these instructions for the Local Gas Inspector ’s use. INST ALLER: Please leave these Installation Instructions with the unit for the owner . OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference. This range was designed for ease of installation and operation. However , we recommend that you read all sections [...]
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warnings iii TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI Z21.1b-2003, 27th Edition, supplemented by CGA Interim Requirement 58b (IR58) ST ANDARD FOR HOUSEHOLD COOKING GAS APPLIANCES. IN CANADA TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUL 1.1 GAS RANGES, CURRENT ISSUE. Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation. In the absence of local codes, this un[...]
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2 models and gas type verification INTRODUCTION: Capital’s Performance Series™ Gas Ranges are tested and approved in accordance with ANSI Z21.1b-2003/CGA IR 58, 1995, Household Cooking Appliances. It is STRONGL Y RECOMMENDED that this appliance be installed in conjunction with a suitable overhead VENT HOOD. Due to the high heat output of this u[...]
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3 be safe DO NOT lift the range by the oven door handles! DO NOT remove the griddle and grill sections! Y our new Capital PERFORMANCE SERIES™ gas range has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance when properly used and maintained. If not properly used, it could be dangerous. Read ALL the instructions in this Use and Care Guide carefully be[...]
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4 be safe DO NOT lift the range by the oven door handles! DO NOT remove the griddle and grill sections! W ARNING! This appliance is for cooking! Based on safety considerations, never use the range to warm or heat a room. Such use can damage the range. COOKING SAFETY : DO NOT use aluminum foil as a shield against food spills or drippings around the [...]
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5 be safe OVEN SAFETY : When using the oven: DO NOT touch the interior surfaces of the oven or the exterior area immediately surrounding the door . Interior oven surfaces become hot enough to cause burns. The heat deflector , which deflects heat away from the range and the trim on the top and sides of the oven door , will also be hot when the oven [...]
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6 using your new range: burners SEALED BURNERS: The range features four or six gas surface burners; each rated at 15,000 BTUS/HR. The burners are sealed to the stainless steel top frame to prevent liquid spills from accumulating below the top surface, making it easier to clean. Each burner has its own control knob. burner operation: 1) Depress the [...]
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7 using your new range: burners, cookware SIMMER POSITION: a) The type and quantity of food affects which settings to use. b) The pan selected affects the setting, its size, type, material, and whether a lid is used, all affect the consistency of the cooking temperature. c) T o maintain a low/simmer heat, bring food to a rolling boil. Stir well, th[...]
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8 using your new range: BBQ section NOTE: The BBQ is only available on model # PSGR364B, PSGR486B, and PSGR486BG. CAUTION! Use extreme care when placing the grill components into the grill compartment. Avoid contacting the ceramic igniter that could break, preventing operation of the grill. DO NOT leave the grill unattended while in use. DO NOT use[...]
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9 using your new range: griddle, oven sections NOTE: The griddle section is only available on model # PSGR364G, PSGR486G, PSGR486BG DESCRIPTION: The built in griddle is made of restaurant quality 3/8” thick stainless steel. This produces a surface with even heat that is easy to clean. The griddle has a stainless steel straight tube burner that is[...]
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10 using your new range: bake mode NOTE: Before baking or broiling for the first time, the oven and broiler should be turned on separately to burn off the manufacturing oils. T urn the oven on to 450 degrees F . for 20 to 30 minutes; then turn the broiler to “Broil” for the same length of time. Y ou may wish to turn on the ventilator above your[...]
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11 using your new range: convection bake mode tips for convection bake mode: a) Oven Heating Light This light turns on when the oven heats and cycles off when the set temperature has been reached. The cycling continues as long as BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE mode is set. b) Oven T emps Lower oven temperature 25 degrees F to 50 degrees F when converting [...]
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12 using your new range: infrared broil mode PREHEA TING: It is recommended that you DO NOT preheat the broil burner before starting to cook. Only very fast cooking foods, such as thin fillets of fish, would require preheating so the surface of the food could brown in the same time the food was cooked. If preheating is necessary , preheat no more t[...]
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13 using your new range: other oven modes SLOW COOKING AND LOW TEMPERA TURE USES OF THE OVEN: In addition to providing perfect temperatures for baking and roasting, the oven can be used at low temperatures to keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperatures, to cook food long and slow (as if using a crock pot), to dehydrate food, to warm plates, and [...]
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14 care and maintenence For proper lighting and performance of the burners, keep the igniters, burner caps, and ports clean and free of soil. It is necessary to clean these only when the flame does not burn blue completely around and within the burner , when there is a severe boil-over , when the burner does not light, or when the electronic ignite[...]
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15 care and maintenance BURNER BASE AND CAP: Use hot, sudsy water and dry thoroughly . Acidic and sugar laden spills deteriorate the stainless steel. Remove soil immediately! CONTROL KNOBS/ BEZELS: Use hot sudsy water , rinse and dry immediately . DO NOT soak knobs DO NOT force knobs onto wrong valve shaft. EXTERIOR FINISH/Stainless Steel: Use non-[...]
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16 do it yourself maintenance W ARNING! POWER F AILURE In the event of a power failure, only the standard burners and grill can be lit manually . It is necessary to light each standard burner individually . If the range is being used when the power failure occurs, turn all of the burner control knobs to the OFF position. Holding a match at the port[...]
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17 before calling for service CAUTION! Before removing the toe kick panel, disconnect the range from the electrical power supply . Reinstall the toe kick panel before reconnecting the range to the power supply and operating the range. Before calling for service, check the following to avoid unnecessary service charges. Be sure to check these items [...]
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we're here for you 18 HOW TO OBT AIN SERVICE: For service, contact one of our PERFORMANCE SERIES SPECIALISTS at: 1-866-402-4600. Before you call, please have the following information ready: • Model Number ____________________________________ (please make a notation for future reference) • Serial Number ____________________________________[...]
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PERFORMANCE SERIES ™ RANGES W ARRANTY WILL P AY FOR: All repair labor found to be defective due to materials or workmanship for one full year “IN HOME” warranty during the first year of ownership. This does not apply if the unit was subjected to other than normal household use. Service must be performed by a Factory Authorized Service Agent d[...]
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All illustra tions and specif ica tions contained in this use and care guide ar e based on the latest pr oduct informa tion av ailable a t the time of this printing . Because pr oduct impr ov ement is an ongoing pr ocess, Ca pital reser ves the right to mak e c hanges a t any time , without notice , in color s , materials , equipment, specif ica ti[...]