Thor HRT4806U User Manual

Thor Kitchen Gas Rangetops

PROFESSIONAL GAS

RANGE

TOPS

USER MANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE

Models/

HRT3004U-M1
HRT3606U-M1
HRT4806U-M1

Thor Kitchen Gas Rangetops

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1-877-507-2973

www.thorkitchen.com

13831 Oaks Ave.
Chino, CA 91710

We look forward to hearing from you!

Welcome & Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of a Thor Kitchen rangetop!
We are very proud of our products and are completely committed to provide you with the best cooking
experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority.

Please read through this manual prior to installation, it contains important information to help you properly use
& maintain your new gas rangetop.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Inspect the product and packaging to verify no shipping damage to the product.
DO NOT return this product to the original seller.
Please give us a call, and we will do our best to help you.

Thor Kitchen Gas Rangetops

Gas Rangetop Installation

IMPORTANT NOTE: This installation must be

completed by a qualified appliance installer,
service company or gas supplier.

Read this entire installation manual carefully
prior to installation and save for the local
inspector’s reference. Keep this installation
manual for future reference.
If you have any question, please contact our
service department immediately for assistance.

The appliance must be installed in accordance
with National Electrical Codes, as well as all
state, municipal and local codes. The correct
voltage, frequency and amperage must be
supplied to the appliance from a dedicated,
grounded circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

Thor Kitchen gas rangetop are manufacture for
use with natural gas or liquid propane gas (LP).

Features and specifications are subject to
change at any time without notice. Visit
thorkitchen.com for the most up-to-date
information or call us at 1-877-507-2973 during
regular office hour: 9am – 5pm (M-F / PST)

To ensure the safe use of Thor Kitchen
equipment, please take note of the following
types of highlighted information throughout
this guide.

• IMPORTANT NOTE Important information

that needs your attention.

•

CAUTION indicate a situation where minor

injury or product damage may occur if
instructions are not followed.

• WARNING states a hazard that may cause

serious injury or death if precautions are
not followed.

Thor Kitchen Gas Rangetops

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

• Installation and service must be performed

by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

• Warranty service must be performed by a

Thor Kitchen authorized service partner.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

• A ventilation hood is recommended for use

with the Thor Kitchen gas rangetop.

•

In Massachusetts: Installations and repairs

must be performed by a qualified or
licensed contractor, plumber or gasfitter
qualified or licensed by the state, province,
or region where this appliance is being
installed. Only use gas shut-off valves
approved for use within the state, province,
or region where this appliance is being
installed. A flexible gas connector, when
used, must not exceed 3' (.9 m).

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

•

DO NOT try to light any appliance.

•

DO NOT touch any electrical switch.

• DO NOT use anyphone in your building.

• Call your gas supplier Immediately from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow any instructions
from the gas supplier for your own safety.

•

Call your local fire department if you cannot

reach your gas supplier.

Thor Kitchen Gas Rangetops

WARNINGS:

Children should not play with packaging material

Dispose the carton and plastic bags after the range top is unpacked. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become air-tight chambers.

Remove all staples from the carton

Staples can cause severe cuts and destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or
furniture.

Carefully read and follow all instructions prior using your new rangetop

Be safety conscious. The preparation of food on a range top requires temperatures that could cause
severe burns.

Proposition 65

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of
1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the
State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
.
Burning of gas can result in exposing low level of listed substances, including formaldehyde, benzene,
soot and carbon monoxide. This is caused primarily from the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
LP gas. Properly adjusted burners will minimize incomplete combustion.
By opening a window, using a ventilating hood or fan can minimized the exposure to these substances.

Proper installation

Thor kitchen gas rangetop must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-latest edition, and the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest edition.

Installation & safety

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Have the
technician familiarize you with the locations of the manual gas shut off valve and gas meter in the
event it is necessary to shut off gas supply to the range top during an emergency.

DO NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended by owner’s
manual or customer service department.
Repair service should be done by Thor kitchen authorized technician/service partner only. This will
reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the product.

Thor Kitchen Gas Rangetops

•

DO NOT store any flammable materials near surface burners. The type of materials include paper,

•

Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range top

• Failed to follow this owner’s manual could lead to serious injury or damage to the product

WARNING!

plastic and flammable liquids.

WARNING!

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS OR AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS

Surface burners may be hot after use, even though the flame is not visible or contact the surface
directly. Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns during and after use.
Do not let clothing or other flammable materials to contact with areas near surface burners until they
have had sufficient time to cool down.

WARNING!

NEVER use this appliance as a space

monoxide

poisoning.

heater

to heat or

warm

the room. Doing so

may

result in carbon

Thor Kitchen Gas Rangetops

• Appliances must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

• Appliances must be connected with a three (3) foot (36” maximum length) flexible gas connector

• A “T” handle type manual gas valve in the gas supply line to the appliance.

Installation Instructions

Be sure the range top is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. It is the
responsibility of the technician to make certain that your range top is properly installed. Situations
cause by improper installation are not covered under the warranty. Any expenses incurred due to such
situations will not be paid by the manufacturer of the range top.
Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted according to the manufacturer’s instructions, or
according to local building codes and gas regulations in your area.

GAS CONNECTIONS (All Units)

NOTICE TO MASSACHUSETTS APPLIANCE DEALERS:

Be sure this document is included in all gas range top appliances sold to consumers in the State of
Massachusetts.

NOTICE:

Massachusetts law requires the following:

and

Have the dealer where you purchase your new range top install it or have them recommend a qualified
installer. Installation must conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes, the installation must
conform with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition in the U.S.A. or the CAN/CGA
B149.1 or .2
Installation Codes in Canada.

The range top should be connected to the supply line with 1/2-inch black iron pipe or a certified
flexible type stove connector. To prevent gas leaks, put an approved sealing compound which is
resistant to liquefied petroleum gases on all threaded connections.

Important: Do not apply pressure directly to the range top manifold pipe when tightening supply
connections. The manifold pipe should be held securely at the pressure regulator to prevent twisting.
Hold the pressure regulator with a wrench during the tightening of the connection, or the manifold
pipe may be twisted and split and cause a dangerous leak.

The installation of range tops designed for manufactured (mobile) home installation must conform
with the Manufactured Construction and Safety, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280, [formerly the Federal standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD (Part

280)] in the U.S.A. or C.S.A. Standard CAN/CGA Z240.4.2 in
Canada or, when such standards are not applicable, with local codes.