Elmira Stove Works 1955, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(All Models)

IMPORTANT! 

Save these instructions for the local

inspector’s use.

WARNING!

Prior to installing this appliance, read the

Safety Instructions as they relate to Installation 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 personal injury.

Models 1954 and 1955 are equipped with a 240 volt,
standard range power cord & plug. See page 4 for amp
ratings of each model.

Models 1956 comes with a 120 volt, 10 amp power cord
& plug.

Use this appliance for its intended use, as described in this
manual.

Never use your appliance for warming or heating the
room.

Do not assume that you know how to operate all parts of
the range. Some features may work differently from those
of your previous range.

Do not climb, stand or hang on the door or range top. This
can damage the range or tip it over, causing severe
personal injury.

Children

Do not leave children alone in the area where your range
is in use. They should never be allowed to stand or sit on
any part of this appliance.

Instruct your small children that the range is not a toy and
could hurt them. As your children grow up, teach them the
proper and safe use of the range.

Children must be taught not to use the oven door as a
stepping stool to reach the cabinet above, as it may result
in an injury.

Caution

Do not store items of interest to children on console
above the range or on the back of the cooking surface.
Children climbing to reach items could be seriously
injured.

When cleaning cycle is on, the oven door and cooking
surface will be hot. Keep children away from the range as
a safety precaution.

Storage

Do not store gasoline, flammable vapors or materials, etc.,
in the oven, storage drawer, warmer or around the appliance
area.

Hot Surface

Exercise caution. Surfaces may be hot enough to burn.
Electric elements may be hot even when they appear dark
in color.

Do not operate surface burners without utensils in place.

Allow elements and burner surfaces to cool before cleaning.
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.

Loose clothing of flammable material (pot holders) could
ignite if brought in contact with hot burners and may
cause severe burns.

Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot heating
elements. Do not use towels or other bulky cloths as pot
holders.

Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of
elements on. With three or four elements turned on,
surface temperatures are high. Exercise care when
touching the cooktop.

Fire (Optional Exhaust Hood)

Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good
venting and to avoid grease fires.

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the range.

Grease

Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully.
Avoid letting grease deposits collect around the range in
vent fans. Don’t leave cans of drippings sit around the
range; refrigerate or dispose of promptly. Let quantities of
hot fat (a pan of deep fat for example) cool before
attempting to move or handle it. Grease fires can often be
extinguished by quickly putting on the pan lid or by
covering with baking soda. 

Do not attempt to extinguish

with water

because this will spread the fire.

Never pick up a flaming pan.

Oven

Stand away from range when opening the oven door. Hot
air or steam which escapes can cause burns.

Do not heat unopened food containers in the oven. Pressure
could build up and the container could burst, causing
injury or damage to the range.

Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.

Keep oven free from grease build up.

Place oven rack in desired position while oven is cool. If
rack must be handled when hot, do not let pot holder
touch heating elements in the oven.

Pull out oven rack to the rack stop to reduce chance of
burns from touching hot surfaces of the door and oven.

When using cooking or roasting bags in oven, follow the
manufacturer’s directions.

Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

Aluminum Foil

Do not use aluminum foil to cover oven racks. This will
restrict heat circulation.

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AFETY

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NSTRUCTIONS

– All Models ......................... 3

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MPERAGE

R

EQUIREMENTS

– BTU’s ....................... 4

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AFETY

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– Gas..................................... 4

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ELECTION OF

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& P

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................................................. 7

G

RIDDLE

– Optional....................................................... 9

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AS

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.............................................................. 9

G

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B

URNER

C

LEANING

.......................................... 10

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DJUSTING FOR

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F

LAME

......... 10 & 14

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................................................. 11

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LP

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VEN

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– C

LOCK

....................................... 14

Setting the Clock ........................................................ 14
Using the Minute Timer.............................................. 14
Bake & Broil Preheating Oven................................... 15
Automatic Timed Bake............................................... 15
Delayed Bake.............................................................. 15
Broil and Vari-Broil .................................................... 15
Self Cleaning Oven ........................................... 15 & 16
Removing Oven Door................................................. 16

M

AINTENANCE

& M

INOR

R

EPAIRS

....................... 16

Removing Oven Door................................................. 16
Lubrication & Minor Service ..................................... 16

W

ARMING

D

RAWER

O

PTION

................................... 17

Removal of Storage Drawer........................................ 17

G

AS

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

.......................................... 17

C

OOKING

T

IPS

............................................................ 18

Convection Cooking Tips ........................................... 18
Broiling....................................................................... 18
Convection Broiling ................................................... 18
General Broiling Tips ................................................. 19
Convection Roasting Rack ......................................... 19
Air Circulation............................................................ 19
Oven Rack Positions................................................... 19
Rack Placement for Specific Foods ........................... 20
Using Aluminum Foil in the Oven ............................. 20

R

OASTING

C

HART

...................................................... 21

B

AKING

C

HART

........................................................... 22

B

ROILING

C

HART

....................................................... 22

C

ONVECTION

C

OOKING

...................................... 23-25

W

IRING

D

IAGRAM

..................................................... 27

C

LEANING

G

UIDE

....................................................... 28

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

................................................... 29

S

ERVICE

......................................................... Back Cover

W

ARRANTY

.................................................... Back Cover

WARNING: If the information in this

manual is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result causing property

damage, personal injury or death.

GAS RANGE WARNING

– 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.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbour’s phone . Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.

• If 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.

BEFORE USING YOUR RANGE READ THIS BOOK CAREFULLY

If you received a damaged range:

Immediately contact the dealer that sold you the range.

Before you request service:

Check Troubleshooting. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you may be able to correct yourself.

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