D
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FUEL RANGE
FDR304B & FDR366B & FDR488B
USER MANUAL &
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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This manual contains instructions on how to properly install and set up your new appliance, as
well as insights into many of the unique features that our product offers. Be sure to read all
safety instructions before using the product. Please keep this manual for future reference, as it
contains the answers to questions you may have as you begin to cook.
Contents
Safety Instructions...................................................................... 4~5
Unpackage instruction.................................................................. 6
Installation Instructions................................................................ 7 ~ 1 7
Cooktop Operation..................................................................... 18~ 19
Oven Operation......................................................................... 20~21
Broiler Operation........................................................................ 22
Griddle Operation....................................................................... 23
Care & Cleaning........................................................................ 24~26
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 27
Ng to LPG conversion..................................................................... 28-31
'wARNING
If the inrmation in this manual is not followed exactly, a re or an explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or even death.
Do not store or use gasoline, liquid propane cylinder or other ammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this 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 yo residence.
Immediately call yo gas supplier om a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach yo gas supplier, call the re department
For installation and service of your range product, it must be perrmed by a
licensed installer, an approved service agency or your gas supplier.
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Installation
Electric Power Supply Requirements
Your range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, in accordance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition). In
Canada, electrical grounding must be in accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1 and/or local codes. A copy of this standard may be obtained om
National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.
The power supply must be the correct polarity. Reverse polarity will result in continuous
sparking of the electrodes, even aer ame ignition. If there is any doubt as to whether the
power supply has the co盯ect polarity or grounded, have it checked by a
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Use 2
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time delay fuse.
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with a three-prong (grounding) plug r your protection against shock hazard and should be
plugged directly into a properly grounded three-pronged receptacle
Do Not cut or removes the grounding prong om the plug.
Caution Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can
cause improper and dangerous operation. Veri proper operation after servicing
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Cooktop Operation
Oven Vent
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Do not block the ducts at the rear of the range when cooking in the oven. It is
important thatthe ow of hot air om the oven and.fresh air into the ovenbumer
never be interrupted. Avoid touching the vent opening or nearby surces during
oven or broiler operation
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they may become hot.
'WARNING
FOOD SAFETY
According to the United States Deparent of Agriculture: DO NOT hold ods at
temperatures between 40
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F to 140
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F more than 2 hours. Cooking raw ods below 275
°
F is
not recommended.
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Never use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room,
Doing so many result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of
the oven. Never use this appliance as a storage space and storage
cabinet areas
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Never use this appliance doors or drawers such as stepping.
Leaning or setting on the doors or drawers, may result in hazards and
injuries
Burner Grates
1.
The grates must be properly positioned bere cooking. Improper installation of the
grates may result in scratching of the cooktop and / or poor combustion
2.
Do not operate the buers without a pan or utensil on the grates
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Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the
oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil lining may also trap
heat, causing a fire hazard. Do not use Aluminum Foil on any porcelain surface.
Doing so will cause damage the porcelain that affect the life of the porcelain
Oven Function
Natural Ailow Bake occurs when heat is transferred into the oven from the bake
burners in the bottom of the oven cavity. Heat is then circulated by natural ailow.
This is a traditional bake setting.
Infrared Broil
The broil burner is located at the top of the oven. This burner heats the metal screen
until it glows. The glowing screen produces the infrared heat, searing the outside of
broiled foods and sealing in juices.
Convection Bake
Heat is transferred from the bake burners in the bottom of the oven cavity to the oven
cavity itself. The convection fan in the rear of the oven then circulates it. This
convection process provides more even heat distribution throughout the oven cavity.
Multiple rack use is possible for the large baking jobs. Convection cooking is faster,
can be accomplished at lower temperatures and provides more even temperatures
than regular cooking.
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Oven Operation
Instructions forConverting Range to Operate on Liqueed Petroleum Gas
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INSTALLATION AND SERVICES MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER
IMPORTANT: SAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE.
READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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This conversion kit must be installed by a qualified service
technician in accordance with the manucturer's instructions and all applicable
codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow
instructions may result in fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life. The qualified service agency is
responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The installation is not proper and
complete until the operation of the converted appliance is checked as specified in
the manucturer's instructions supplied with this kit.
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Before proceeding with the conversion, shut off the gas supply
before disconnecting electrical power to the range. Be sure power supplies are off
before installing the conversion kit. Failure to do so could cause serious bodily injury.
Determine the combination of top burners that are featured on your range. Identi
the parts you need from this kit to complete the L conversion. When burners are
converted from natural to L the BTU ratinas are as follows:
[ 0.74mm]
[ 0.90mm]
[ 1.0mm]
[ 1.16mm]
[0.89*2+0.53mm]
Top Burner
Top Burner
Top Burner
Top Burner
Top Burner
6,000 BTU L Gas
9,000 U L Gas
12,000 BTU L Gas
15,000 BTU L Gas
20,000 BTU L Gas
*Note: For operation at elevations above 2000., appliance rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4%
r each 1000 . above sea level
IMPORTANT: After replacing the natural gas to LP orifices, be sure to keep the original
factory installed natural gas orifices for future range conversion back to natural gas.
The original orifices are Nature Gas:
Tools Reguired for L Conversion:
[ 1.07mm]
2mm Allen Wrench
Top Burner 6,000 BTU
Top Burner 9,000 BTU
Top Burner 12,000 BTU
Top Burner 15,000 BTU
Top Burner 20,000 BTU
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3/8 & 1/2 & 5/8" [19mm] Open End Wrench
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1/8" Wide Flat Blade Screwdriver
[ 1.79mm]
Phi|ips Screwdriver
[ 1.36*2+0.73mm ]
7mm Nut Driver
1/4 Nut Driver
Adjustable wrench.
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18Broil 240v,60hz,2000w
18Oven 240v,60hz,1600w
30Broil 240v,60hz,3200w
30Oven 240v,60hz,2800w
36Broil 240v,60hz,3200w
36Oven 240v,60hz,2800w
18Broil 240v,60hz,2000w
18Oven 240v,60hz,1600w
30Broil 240v,60hz,3200w
30Oven 240v,60hz,2800w
36Broil 240v,60hz,3200w
36Oven 240v,60hz,2800w
Instructions forConverting Range to Operate on Liqueed Petroleum Gas
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1.Convert the Pressure Regulator
To access the gas regulator, pull the
range away from the cabinet wall.
The gas regulator is located at the
bottom right corner of the range.
a.Electrical shock hazard can occur
and result in inju or death.
Disconnect electrical power to the
range bere seicing. Do not
remove regulator or allow it to
turn during servicing.
b.Unscrew the cap from the regulator.
Do not remove the spring from
the regulator.
c.Unscrew the insert from the cap and
turn it over so the longer stem is
cing the cap. Replace inse on the
cap. Replace the cap on the
regulator.
Position r NG
Position r LP
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2.Convert Top Burner for LP/ Propane Gas
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Save the natural gas orifices
removed from the appliance for possible ture
conversions to natural gas. You should use the
llowing process to convert to Natural gas.
Take extra care when handling steel parts.
a.Remove cooking grates, burner caps
and inner burner rings.
b.Lift off outer burner heads and burner
bases.
c.Remove the ctory installed natural gas
orifices from the center of the orifice
holders using a 7mm nut driver.
Remember to keep the original natural
gas orifices r ture conversions back
to natural gas. Replace the LP orifice in
each orifice holder. Tighten each orifice
until snug. Use caution not to over
tighten.
Care should be taken when removing and replacing gas components. Use proper
support to prevent damage to components.
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I Instructions forConverting Range to Operate on Liqueed Petroleum Gas
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5.Convert Gas Valves for LP/Propane
Gas
a.Remove control knobs.
b.
Using a flat screwdriver, adjust main
burner bypass jets toward to�circle for
LP until the flame is normal.
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Care should be taken when removing and replacing gas components. Use proper
support to prevent damage to components.
This cooking rang can be used with LPG(Liquid Propane Gas) I This cooking rang can be used with LPG(Liquid Propane Gas)
and NG (Natural Gas). It is shipped from the factory adjusted for
I (GPL) et du gaz naturel. L'appareil est regle pour une utilisation
use with NG. Conversion nozzles are included in this plastic bag. I avec du gaz naturel lorsqu'il quitte l'usine. Les buses de
Follow the instructions in the manual (page 28 to 32) for I conversion se trouvent dans ce sac en plastique.
gasconversion. I Veuillez suivre les instructions fournies dans le guide
(pnges 28 a 32) pour la conversion au gaz.
Aenon: Affix this label as close as possible to the conversionplate
I Aenon : Posez cette etiquette le plus pres possible delaplaque de
on the gas range.
conversion situee sur la cuisini仑re.
Gar range model:
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I Modele de cuisini仑re
This range was converted on
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Cette cuisiniere a ete convertie le
(day/month/year)to LPG by
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I (jour/mois/annee) pour une utilisation avec du GPL par:
(name and address of company making this conversion). I (nom et adresse del'entreprise responsable de la conversion).
which accepts the liability that this conversion has been
I qui assume laresponsabilite que la conversion a ete
properly made.
effectueecorrectement.
LPG Supply Pressure 10" w.c. I Pression de l'alimentation enGPL: 10 po (25 cm)
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| Instructions for Converting Range to Operate on Liqueed Petroleum Gas
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6.Reconnect Gas and Electrical Supply
to Range
Leak testing of the appliance shall be
conducted according to the installation
instructions provided with the range.
Checking for Manifold Gas Pressure
If it is necessary to check the manild
gas pressure, remove the burner cap,
inner ring, outer burner head and burner
base of the right front top burner and
connect a manometer (water gauge) or
other pressure test device to the burner
orifice. Use a rubber hose with inside
diameter of approximately¼
“
and hold
the end of the tube tight over the orifice.
Turn the gas valve on. For a more
accurate pressure chec have at least
two (2) other top burners burning. Be
sure that the gas supply (inlet) pressure is
at least one inch above the specified
manifold pressure. The gas supply
pressure should never be over 14" water
column. When properly adjusted the
manifold water column pressure is 10"
for LP/Propane gas or 5" for Natural
Gas
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Do not use a flame to check for gas
leaks
a.Disconnect the range and its
individual shut -off valve from the gas
supply
piping
system
during
any
pressure of that system at test
pressures greater than 14" of water
column pressure (approximately½"
psig)
b.The appliance must be isolated om
the
gas supply piping system by
closing
its individual manual shut -off valve
during any pressure testing of the supply
system at test pressure equal to or less
than 14" water column pressure
(approximately½
" psig)
7.Air Shutter Oven Burner
The air shutter r the oven burner may
need adjustment, especially if the unit has
been conveed r use with LP/Propane
gas. The approximate flame length of the
oven burner is one inch (distinct inner blue
flame).
To determine if the oven burner flame is
pro
per:
a.
b
With the toe tick removed, set the
oven to bake at 350 °F and obsee
the flame. If the flame is yellow in
color, increase the air shutter
opening size. If the flame is blue
|ifting
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awayfrom the burner, reduce
the air shutter opening size.
Turn off oven and allow it to cool
bere adjusting the air shutter. To
adjust, loosen the lock screw,
reposition the air shutter and
tighten the lock screw. Retest the
burner by repeating the steps above.
When the burner flame is a distinct
blue color burning steadily, the air
shutter is adjusted correctly.
8.Installation of New LP/ Propane
Rating / Serial Plate
Record the model and serial number
on the LP/ Propane Rating serial
pIate providedin this kit. The
inrmation can be obtained from the
existing Rating/ Serial plate. Place
the new plate as close as possible to
the existing Rating/ Serial plate on
the range.
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Your RANGE has been inspected and tested and is warranted subject to following for a period to 24 months from the date of
purchase against defects in workmanship and materials. During this period, we undertake to repair or replace any defective part
which was originally defective in our opinion. This warranty is null and void if the appliance is used for commercial purposes.
This warranty is valid only when:
1. This appliance has not been opened or tampered with by any unauthorized person.
2. The appliance is brought to and taken from the retailer at the customer’s cost and risk.
3. The warranty card and Cash Memo duly signed by the authorized retailer are present with the complaint.
4. The appliance has been installed, used and maintained in accordance with the instruction manual.
The warranty does NOT apply for:
1. Damages due to chipping, peeling of coating and denting.
2. Light bulbs.
3. Normal wear and tear of parts.
4. Damage resulting from accident, mishandling or negligence on the part of the customer. Liability for consequential loss
or damage is neither accepted nor implied.
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FORTE Appliances will not pay for:
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your range, to instruct you how to use your refrigerator, to replace house fuses or
correct house wiring or plumbing, to replace light bulbs, or replacement water filters other than as noted above.
2. Repairs when your range is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
3. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home.
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, or use of products
not approved by FORTÉ Appliances
5. Any food loss due to product failure.
6. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
7. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.
8. Travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas.
9. Any labor costs for replacement of the water filter during the limited warranty period.
Range Warranty
