Capital Cooking PSCT36 User Manual

U S E A N D C A R E G U I D E

P E R F O R M A N C E

G A S C O O K T O P S

S E R I E S

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THE POWER OF PERFORMANCE™

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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
appliance for years of enjoyable cooking.

We understand that questions arise from time to
time on use and care about our products, so we
want to make it easy for you to find the answers.
That’s why we pride ourselves on superior
customer service and work harder to respond
to your needs quickly and effectively.

Our Customer Service representatives are
here to assist you and are just a phone call away.
You can reach us toll free: 1-866-402-4600; by
e-mail: [e-mail];
or by standard mail: 13211 Florence Ave. Santa
Fe Springs, CA, 90670.

When you contact us, please make sure you
have the model # and your serial # ready.
This allows us to better serve your needs.

We realize you have a choice in your appliance
needs so we feel honored to welcome you to our
family, where passion for improving the quality of
your culinary life is our number one priority.

your friends at Capital Cooking Equipment.

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IMPORTANT:

Save these instructions for the Local Gas Inspector’s use.
INSTALLER:
Please leave these Installation Instructions with the
unit for the owner.
OWNER:
Please retain these instructions for future reference.

This appliance was designed for ease of installation and
operation. However, we recommend that you read all sections
of this manual before beginning installation and that your range is
installed by an approved gas installation technician, OR IN THE
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSSETTS A LICENSED
PLUMBER OR LICENSED GAS FITTER, capable of reviewing
and performing the manufacturers installation checklist included in
your information packet.

The installation of appliances assigned for manufactured (mobile)
home installation must conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280 or, when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1, or with
local codes as applicable.

The installation of appliances designed for Recreation Park
Trailers must conform with state or other codes or, in the
absence of such codes, with the standard for Recreational Park
Trailers, ANSI A119.5.

The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

WARNING!
If the information in this manual is not
followed EXACTLY, a fire or explosion
may resuly, 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**

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 a gas supplier,

call the fire department.

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE must be

performed by a qualified installer, service

agency or the gas supplier.

NOTE:

USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER ONLY IF:

• You have CLASS ABC extinguisher
and you know how to operate it.

• The fire is small and contained in the
area where it started.

• The fire department has been called.

• You can fight the fire with your back to
the exit.

The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (35 kPa).

The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psi (35 kpa).

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or
vaporous products in the vicinity of this appliance.

• Smother flames with a close fitting lid, or any metal tray.

• Turn OFF the burner. Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do
not extinguish, immediately evacuate and call the fire department.

• NEVER pick up a flaming pan. By doing so, you may be burned.

• DO NOT use water or a wet dishcloth on fire. A violent steam
explosion will result.

WARNING!
Disconnect Power before installing.
Before turning power ON, be sure that
all controls are in the OFF position.

IMPORTANT!
Installation must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

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IMPORTANT!
All cooktops must be installed with a back-guard. One
of three available back-guards must be ordered separately
and installed at the back of the cooktop. The three back-guard
choices include 12" Low Back, 22" High-Back, or 22"
High-Shelf. Before using the range insure that it is
equipped with a proper back-guard. Refer to the Installation
Instructions accompanying this appliance.

CAUTION!
When connecting the unit to propane gas,
make certain the propane tank is equipped with
its own high-pressure regulator in addition to
the pressure regulator supplied with the range.
The pressure of the gas supplied to the
appliance must not exceed 14” (34.57 mB)
water column from the propane gas tank to
the pressure regulator.

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IMPORTANT!
Installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National
fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

PLEASE NOTE:

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, gas
connection must be performed by a licensed plumber
or licensed gas fitter.

important technical information:

TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI Z21.1b-2003, 27th Edition, supplemented by CGA Interim Requirement 58b
(IR58) STANDARD 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 unit should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code No. Z223.1 Current
issue and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPPA No. 70 Current issue or the Can B149 Installation Codes for Gas
Burning Appliances and C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.

please retain this manual for future reference!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MESSAGE .................................................................................................................................................. I

WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................................II

MODELS AND GAS TYPE VERIFICATION .............................................................................................. 2

BE SAFE ......................................................................................................................................................3

USING YOUR NEW COOKTOP: BURNERS..............................................................................................6

USING YOUR NEW COOKTOP: BURNERS, COOKWARE ......................................................................7

USING YOUR NEW COOKTOP: BBQ SECTION ......................................................................................8

USING YOUR NEW COOKTOP: GRIDDLE SECTION ..............................................................................9

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................10

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................12

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ..........................................................................................................13

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU ..........................................................................................................................14

WARRANTY..............................................................................................................................................15

models and gas type verification

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INTRODUCTION:

Capital’s Performance Series™ gas cooktops are tested and approved in accordance with ANSI Z21.1b-2003/CGA IR
58, 1995, Household Cooking Appliances. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that this appliance be installed in
conjunction with a suitable overhead VENT HOOD. Due to the high heat output of this unit, particular attention should
be paid to the hood and ductwork installation to assure it meets local building codes.

All Performance Series™ gas cooktops feature a
Gas Cooking Surface w/ multiple burners and griddle
or grill configurations.

MODEL # FEATURES:

GAS SUPPLY:

Natural Gas: 6-inch water column.
(14.9mb) Min., 8 inch (20mb) nominal

PSCT366 36” gas cooktop w/ 6 sealed burners

PSCT364G 36” gas cooktop w/ 4 sealed burners and griddle

PSCT364B 36” gas cooktop w/ 4 sealed burners and BBQ

PSCT488 48” gas cooktop w/ 8 sealed burners

PSCT486B 48” gas cooktop w/ 6 sealed burners and BBQ

PSCT486G 48” gas cooktop w/ 6 sealed burners and griddle

PSCT484BG 48” gas cooktop w/ 4 sealed burners + BBQ + griddle

IMPORTANT:

A back guard must be utilized when there is
less than 12” horizontal clearance between
combustible materials and the back edge of
the range. The Capital PERFORMANCE
SERIES Low Back, High-Back, or High-Shelf
must be ordered separately and installed at
the rear of the cooktop. The cooktop is
supplied with its own island trim facilitating
island installations and other installations
with greater than 12" clearance.

GAS TYPE VERIFICATION:

Your gas cooktop is shipped from the factory to operate
on either natural gas or LP depending on the model ordered.
Verify that the gas being used at the installation site matches the
type of gas being used by the appliance. If the location/job site
requires a conversion from one type of gas to another, contact
the dealer where the unit was purchased or contact CAPITAL
Customer Service at 866-402-4600. The field conversion kit
for all PERFORMANCE SERIES™ cooktops is Capital model
# PSCTCKN-L (Natural to LP) or PSCTCKL-N (LP to Natural).
Only a factory-authorized service technician may perform the
field conversion. Unauthorized conversion VOIDS the warranty.

Please order correct gas type for the site prior to
installing the cooktop or range.

Propane Gas: 11-inch water column.
(27.4mb), 14 inch (37mb) maximum

ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY:

PSCT36 models –
120 VAC, 60Hz., 1 Ph., 10 Amp Circuit

PSCT48 models –
120 VAC, 60 Hz., 1 Ph., 10 Amp Circuit

special instructions for Massachusetts:

In the COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, GAS CONNECTION MUST BE PERFORMED BY A
LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER.

be safe

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Your new Capital PERFORMANCE SERIES™
cooktop 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 before using this appliance.

WARNING!

These precautions will reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to
persons. Use extreme care when using this
restaurant caliber cooktop as this appliance
provides intense heat and can increase
accident potential.

Safety precautions must be followed when
using any kitchen appliance.

INSTALLATION SAFETY:

Insure proper installation and servicing. Follow the
installation instructions provided with this product.
Have the cooktop installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.

Have the installer show you where the gas supply
shut off valve is located so that you know how and
where to turn off the gas to the range.

CHILD SAFETY:

Children SHOULD NOT be left alone or unattended
in an area where appliances are in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.

CAUTION! Do not store items of interest to
children above the cooktop or behind it. If
children should climb onto the appliance to
reach these items, they could be seriously
injured.

STORAGE SAFETY:

NEVER use any part of the range for storage.
Flammable materials can catch fire and plastic items
may melt or ignite.

GREASE FIRE SAFETY:

DO NOT USE WATER ON GREASE FIRES! Turn
appliance off and smother fire with baking soda or
use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

FLAMMABLE MATERIALS SAFETY:

NEVER let clothing, pot holders, or other flammable
materials come into contact with or too close to any
element, burner, or burner grate until it has cooled.
Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.

If you smell gas, your installer has not done a
proper job of checking for leaks. If the connections
are not perfectly tight, you can have a small leak
and therefore a smell a faint gas odor. Finding a
gas leak is not a “do-it-yourself” procedure. Some
leaks can only be found with the burner control
in the “ON” position and a qualified service
technician must do this.

BURNER SAFETY:

In the event a burner goes out and gas escapes,
open a window or door immediately. DO NOT
attempt to use the range until the gas has had time
to dissipate. Wait at least 5 minutes before using
the range.

DO NOT repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in
this manual. All other servicing should be referred
to a factory-authorized service technician.

If the cooktop is near a window, be certain the
curtains do not blow over or near the range
burners, griddle or broiler section; they could catch
fire and cause serious injury.

USE ONLY DRY POT HOLDERS. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may cause burns from
the steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in
place of potholders. Do not let potholders touch hot
elements, hot burners, or burner grates.

ALWAYS use utensils that have flat bottoms, large
enough to cover the burner. The use of undersized
utensils could expose a portion of the flame and may
result in ignition of clothing.

CLOTHING SAFETY:

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, wear proper apparel.
Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should
never be worn while using this appliance. Some
synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not
be worn while cooking.