Avanti GR-24BG User Manual

Model Numbers:

GR-24BG
DGR-240

GAS RANGE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GR-24BG

CAUTION:

BEFORE USE. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.

Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without
notice.

Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc.

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P.O. Bo)T52UB04 - MiamTTTIorida 33152

www.avantiproducts.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any
appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions that nnust be followed to ensure safe and
satisfactory operation. Have your range installed by a qualified installer.

▲ WARNING®

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your gas range, follow these
precautions:

• Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of an electrical shock. This appliance
is equipped with a three-prong cord with a ground plug. Do not. under any circumstances,
cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord supplied with this appliance. This
appliance must be plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded. Do not use an adapter
plug. Using an extension cord is not recommended. Consult a qualified electrician for any
questions as to whether your home or business has the proper electrical grounding
connections.

• Child Safety

An empty appliance can be a dangerous attraction to a child. Never allow children to play
with or crawl inside the appliance. Remove the door, door gasket, latches, or lids before
storing or abandoning the appliance,

• Never clean the appliance with flammable liquids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable products in the vicinity of this appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

▲ 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

• Open windows.

• 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 neighbor’s phone. Follow the. gas

supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- A qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier must perform installation
and service.

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

Connect anti-tip bracket to the floor.
Reconnect anti-tip bracket if the range is moved.
Do not push down on the open oven door.
Follow the installation instructions.
Do not let children climb, stand, or hang on the oven door.
Failure to do so can result in death, burns, or other injury.

A WARNING

■ ALL RANGES

CAN TIP

• INJURV TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED
WITH RANGE

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- SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

After prolonged use of a range, high floor temperatures may result. Many floor coverings will not
withstand this kind of use. Before installing your range on linoleum or any other synthetic floor
covering, make sure the floor covering can withstand 100° without shrinking, warping or discoloring.
Do not install the range over carpeting unless a sheet of %” thick plywood or similar insulator is

placed between the range and carpeting.

Do not leave children aione or unattended where a range is hot or in operation.
Never use your appliance for heating the room. Your oven and cooktop are not designed to heat your
kitchen. Top burners should not be operated without cookware.
Do not let cooking grease accumulate in or near the range.
Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.
Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid.
Do not use water on grease fires. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with
baking soda, multipurpose dry chemical, or fire extinguisher. Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using baking soda, multipurpose
dry chemical, or fire extinguisher.
Do not store or use combustable materials in an oven, broiler, storage drawer, or near the cooktop.
Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for
items stored in cabinets over the cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact

with flames or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns.

Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking and

greasy spillovers may catch fire.
Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive

flame is hazardous.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued...

Use only dry pot holders-moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholders come near open flames when lifting cookware.
Turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without letting them extend over
adjacent burners, to minimize the possibility of burns.

Always turn the surface burners to OFF before removing cookware.

Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are

necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion.
Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can

cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan. Use the least possible amount of fat for
effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is
added.

if a combination of oils or fats will be caused in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt
slowly.

Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.
Use a deep-fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
When using’glass cookware, make sure it is designed for top-of-range cooking.
Use proper pan size. Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat

bottoms large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers.
Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will

increase pressure in dosed containers, which may cause them to burst.
Do not use the oven as a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite.
Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape

can cause burns to hands, face, and eyes.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst,

causing an injury.
Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in the manual. Misuse could

result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer instructions.
Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens.

When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame, the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.

Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor

baking.

Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system, it is recommended
that you operate the oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven’s performance.

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
Close the oven door. Turn the oven set knob to the temperature you desire.
Check the food for doneness at the minimum time on the recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
Turn the oven set knob to off and then remove the food.
Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape
can cause burns to hands, face, and eyes.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions

Before Using Your Gas range

Installation Reauirements for Your Gas Range

Material Reauirements

Space Requirements 7
Gas Requirements
Electrical Reauirements

Installation of Your Gas range

Leveling of Range
Backquard Installation 8
Anti-Tip Bracket Installation
Electrical Connection
Spacers Installation
Mobile Home Installation 9

Operating Your Gas Range 9

Operating Your Surface Burners
To Light the Desired Surface Burner
Operating Your Oven Burner
Using Your Oven 12

Oven Light
Operating Your Broiler Burner 13
Care and Maintenance

Removing The Oven Door for Cleaning

Cleaning the Oven

Cleaning the Knobs and Control Panel

Cleaning the Cooking Supports, Cooktop, Backquard, and Surface Burners
Helpful Hints
Troubleshooting Guide 15
Service For Your Gas range 16
Your Avanti Products Warranty 17
Help Us Help You

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A WARNING

HAVE THIS RANGE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, services, or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Consult a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

Before Using Your Gas Range

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

• Check to be sure you have all of the parts listed below;
Oven Rack

Backguard with two screws

Orifice Packet
Anti-tip bracket
4 leveling legs
2 cooking grids
4 caps and 4 rings in the burner assembly
4 burner knobs

1 oven knob
2 spacers

1 Heat deflector

Broiler Tray

Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth. (See “Cleaning” on
Page 14)
Have the installer show you the location of the ranges gas shut-off valve and how to
shut it off if necessary.

Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in
accordance with the Installation Instructions.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual.
Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer
for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is being used.

Installation Requirements for Your Gas Range

Material Requirements

• Gas line shutoff valve

• Vz NPT male pipe thread for connection to pressure regulator

• L.P. Gas resistant pipe-joint compound

• AGA or CGA design-certified flexible metal connector (4-5 feet) or rigid gas supply line as
needed

• Insulated pad or VX plywood if range is installed over carpeting

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