INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE M A N U A L
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION, READ IT BEFORE FIRST USE OF YOUR RANGE
Covers the following models:
ACE2200
ACE2400
ACE3200
ACE3211
ACE3411
AEE2000
RANGES
Printed in Mexico 2003
STM00201 Rev. A
Part No. 98014237 Rev. A
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Parts and Features |
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Installation |
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Gas Supply Connection |
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How to Use Your Range |
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Cleaning and Maintenance |
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Warranty |
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Identification Format |
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Authorized Service Centers |
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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.
Parts and Features
Backguard
Removable Griddle
(Only in models ACE3211 & ACE3411)
Top Grates
Cooktop
Manifold Panel
Oven Light Switch
(Only in models ACE2400, ACE3411 & AEE2000)
Burner Valves
Oven Rack
Top Burners
Oven Thermocontrol
Oval Burner Valve
(Only in models ACE3211 & ACE3411)
Oven Door
Electric Characteristics:
127 V |
± 10% 50/60 Hz |
1,0 A Max. |
•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.
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!WARNING
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.
Installation
EXHAUST DEVICE
61 cm min.
• 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.
Gas Supply Connection
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
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To connect the range, use the material shown in the bottom figure.
Gas inlet tube fitting |
3/8" copper pipe with |
3/8" copper pipe with |
Gas regulator |
5/8" flared type nut. |
5/8" flared type nut. Necessary |
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length to reach the gas. |
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3/8" shut off valve |
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3/8" brass pipe fitting |
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3/8" brass pipe fitting |
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Hex. adapter |
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Hex. adapter |
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The material shown is not provided with the range |
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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.
To make it easier to move the appliance, the installer should loop the 3/8" copper tubing as shown in the illustration.
GAS L.P. OPERATING PRESSURE 11 inches Water Column
NATURAL GAS OPERATING PRESSURE 7 inches Water Column
I M P O R T A N T
•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.
NOTE: To operate this range with natural gas, is |
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required a kit according to the chart: |
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Range Model |
Kit Number |
Model ACE2200 |
98014527 |
Model ACE2400 |
98014527 |
Model ACE3200 |
98014562 |
Model ACE3211 |
98014528 |
Model ACE3411 |
98014528 |
Model AEE2000 |
98014527 |
This kit is available at your nearest Authorized |
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Service Center. |
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HowtoUseYourRange
HOW TO ADJUST THE FLAMES
NOTE: Do not obstruct the gas exhaust of the oven or broiler
If the range has yellow flames, it may require adjustment to the air shutters:
• How to adjust the air for surface burners:
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Remove the |
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Unscrew the |
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knobs. |
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of front and below the |
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manifold panel and |
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remove it. |
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NOTE: Because of different altitudes above sea level and variations |
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in the supply of gas, you may need to adjust the main air intake |
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to the burners. This will result in a better air-gas mixture and thus |
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a better operation. |
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Adjust the air shutters individually. Light the burner, then push or pull the air shutter until you get a blue flame. Replace the manifold panel, screws and knobs.
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• How to adjust the oven burner air shutter:
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Remove the |
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Remove the oven |
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oven rack. |
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tray. (See page 6) |
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-Locate the screw on the air shutter and loosen it.
-Turn around the air shutter.
-Turn on the oven.
-Verify that the flames are blue.
-If the flames are not blue, repeat since step B, when the flames are adjusted, tighten the screw again.
-Replace the oven tray and the oven rack
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 to the maximum flame position .
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OFF |
MAXIMUM |
MINIMUM |
FLAME |
FLAME |
• How to light the oven burner with 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. OVEN RACK
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FLAME |
FLAME |
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.
OVEN LIGHT
Extra Rack
Position
Some models (see page 2) have an oven light, |
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it is important to see the meals in the oven |
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without opening the oven door. The light switch |
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is located on the left side of the manifold panel. |
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Connect the range in a wall outlet with a voltage |
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of 127 V |
±10% . Be sure the installation is |
properly grounded. |
Oven Light Switch
Oven Bulb 40 W Electric Diagram Range with Oven Light.
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