Acros ACE2402, ACE2630, ACE3443, ACE3451, ACE3651 Owner's Manual

RANGES

INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE

M A N U A L

Part No. 98014238

Covers the

following models:

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION,

READ IT BEFORE FIRST USE OF YOUR RANGE

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ACE2402
ACE2630
ACE3443
ACE3451
ACE3651
AEE3000

Parts and Features

Installation

Gas Supply Connection

How to Use Your Range

Cleaning and Maintenance

Warranty

Identification Format

Authorized Service Centers

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Parts and Features

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4 Steps Oven
Thermocontrol

Top Burners

Griddle

Backguard

Top Grates

Burner Valves

Oven Rack

Oval Burner Valve

Oven Door

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 Install your range in an area that is protected against weather exposure, on a level floor
strong enough to sustain its weight.

 Do not allow range to be used by children or unqualified adults.

 Provide for adequate maintenance.

 Use the range only in home applications. It is not designed for commercial use.

Oven Light Switch

Cooktop

This range was carefully manufactured with
the latest technical expertise. By purchasing
it, you have received quality; but remember,
quality requires maintenance.

Before you use your range, read the
instructions in this manual, the information
is important for best results in the use of
your range.

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3651, A

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Broiler

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Electric Characteristics:

127 V ± 10% 50/60 Hz 1,0 A Max.

Manifold Panel

Super Safe

Knobs

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Installation

Gas Supply Connection

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 Proper installation is your responsibility. A
qualified technician or Service technician must
install this range.

 Remove all packing material and put the range
accessories in their places.

 Select the best location in your kitchen for your
range, protected from wind and with enough
space to open the oven door.

 Do not install cabinetry directly above the range.

 If you will install an exhaust device, put it at 61
cm minimum from the range cooktop.

 If your range has a power cord, it must be
installed near an electrical wall outlet.

 Do not use extension cords or multiple outlets.

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GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

To connect the range, use the material shown in the bottom figure.

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3/8" shut off valve

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3/8" brass pipe fitting
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3/8" copper pipe w

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5/8" flared type nut.

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length to reach the gas.

3/8" brass pipe fitting
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Fire or Explosion Hazard

Do not allow children to use or play with the range;
keep children away while range is in use.

Keep the range surroundings free of flammable material,
gasoline and other vapors or flammable liquids.

Do not get too close to the flame produced by the
burners or wear loose clothing; your clothes may ignite
if contact by open flames.

Do not use your range to warm rooms, because this is
dangerous.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire or explosion.

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NOTE: To operate this range with natural gas, is
required a kit according to the chart:

This kit is available at your nearest Authorized
Service Center.

Models Kit for natural gas
Model ACE2402 98014563

Model ACE2630 98014564
Model ACE3443 98014565
Model ACE3651 98014566
Model AEE3000 98014565
Model ACE3451 98014575

To make it easier to move the appliance, the
installer should loop the 3/8" copper tubing as
shown in the illustration.

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Check with soap solution for leaks.

If the installation is not new, you should clean it in order to avoid the obstruction
of orifices and/or pilots.

IMPORTANT

 This range is adjusted at the factory
for use with L.P. gas.

 To use this range with natural gas,
you must replace the surface and
oven burner orifices, call Servicio
Acros-Whirlpool, the phone number
is shown in the last page. The
technician must make sure that the
connections have no leaks and the
gas pressure in the range is the
same as shown in the charts.

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If the range has yellow flames, it may require adjustment to the air shutters:

Remove the
knobs.

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HOW TO ADJUST THE FLAMES

 How to adjust the air for surface burners:

NOTE: Because of different altitudes above sea level and
variations in the supply of gas, you may need to adjust the
main air intake to the burners. This will result in a better
air-gas mixture and thus a better operation.

Adjust the air shutters
individually. Light the
burner, then push or pull
the air shutter until you
get a blue flame.

Unscrew the screws
of front and below the
manifold panel and
remove it.

 How to adjust the oven burner air shutter:

Remove the
oven rack.
(See page 7)

Remove the oven tray.
(See page 10)

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A - Locate the screw on
the air shutter and
loosen it.
B - Turn around the air
shutter.

C - Turn on the oven.
D - Verify that the flames

are blue.
E - If the flames are not
blue, repeat since
step

B, when the

flames are adjusted,
tighten the screw
again.
F - Replace the oven tray
and the oven rack

How to Use Your Range

NOTE:

Do not obstruct the gas

exhaust of the oven or broiler

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HOW TO TURN ON THE BURNERS MANUALLY

 To turn on the surface burners manually:

1.- Light a match and place it close the burner while you
push and turn the knob 1/4 of the way, the burner will
light immediately.

 How to light the oven burner with 4 steps

thermocontrol, manually:

1.- Open the oven door, light a match and place the
flame at the igniter hole in the front of the oven tray
while you push in and turn the oven knob 1/4 of the
way, the burner will light immediately.

2.- Verify that the oven burner has been
ignited.

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Knob in ignition position.

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TO TURN ON SURFACE BURNERS WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION

 To turn on the surface burners:

1.- Some models (see page 2) have independent
electronic ignition, to operate it push the button
located on the left side of the manifold panel while
you push and turn the desired knob. Release the
ignition button when the burner lights.

2.- Once the burner has lighted, turn the knob a
little more in order to stop the sparks.

Knob in ignition position.

BROILER

Some models (see page 2) have broiler in the
bottom of the range.

To use the broiler you should turn on the oven
as indicated on page 6, the knob must be as
shown in the figure. The oven should be empty.

Choose the position to use the broiler tray.

- Top position for broiling.

- Medium position for browning.

- Low position for melting.

OVEN RACK

The oven has 4 different supports for the oven rack, this rack has a stop to avoid droping
from the oven, to change the rack position follow the steps:

 To remove the oven rack:

1.- Pull the oven rack until it
stops.

2.- Lift the front part.

3.- Pull it again until it is
released.

 To install the oven rack:

1.- Push the oven rack until it
stops.

2.- Lift the front part.

3.- Push it again until it stops.

An extra rack position is provided for special
cooking operations other than baking, such as
roasting, where a large roasting container will
require more heat and therefore need to be closer
to the heat source or oven bottom.

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OVEN LIGHT

Some models (see page 2) have an oven light, it
is important to see the meals in the oven without
opening the oven door.

The light switch is located on the left side of the
manifoldl panel. Push the lower part of the button
to turn the light on.

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How to replace the oven bulb:

1.- Disconnect the power cord.

2.- Remove the bulb and replace with a new 40
watts special appliance bulb.

3.- Connect the power cord again.

NOTE:

Connect the range in a wall outlet with a voltage of

127 V ± 10% . Be sure the installation is properly grounded.

SUPER SAFE

KNOB

SUPER SAFE

KNOB

Locked knob

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IMPORTANT

Some models, see page 2, have

Super Safe

knobs,
these are knobs with a lever that activate an extra
safety mechanism for children. If you do not have
children at home is not necessary to activate the lever
each time you turn off the burners.

The knob can be turned if the lever indicates the
unlock position . If the lever indicates the lock
position, the knob can not be turned.

Once you have turned on the
burner, the lever must be
maintained on unlocked position,
as shown in the figure.

Putting the lever on lock position when the burner
is turned on, may damage or difficulty the operation
of

Safety Knob

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