FORNO FCTGS5737-48 Gas Rangetop Installation Guide

FORNO FCTGS5737-48 Gas Rangetop

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WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause developmental harm.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or, in Canada, the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
WARNING
Never operate the top surface cooking section of the appliance unattended
Failure to follow this warning statement may result in fire, explosion or burn hazard that could cause property damage, personal injury or death.
If a fire should occur, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire department. DO NOT ATTEND TO EXTINGUISH AN OIL/GREASE FIRE WITH WATER
Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.

1. Use this rangetop for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.

2. Have your rangetop installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

3. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by a qualified rangetop installer or service technician. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your rangetop unless it is specifically recommended in this manual.

4. Your rangetop is shipped from the factory set for use with natural gas or propane (LP) gas. It can be converted for use with either. If required, these adjustments must be made by a qualified technician in accordance with the installation instructions and local codes. The agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

5. Have the installer show you the location of the rangetop gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off if necessary.

6. Plug your rangetop into a 120-volt grounded outlet only. Do not removed the round grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system, it is your responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Do not use an extension code with this rangetop.

7. Before performing any service, unplug the rangetop or disconnect the power supply at
   the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.

8. Be sure all packing materials are removed from the rangetop before operating to
   prevent i gnition of these materials.

9. Do not leave children alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the rangetop.

10. Never block the vents (air openings) of the rangetop. They provide the air inlets and outlets that are necessary for the rangetop to operate properly with correct combustion.

11. Use only dry pot holders–moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch surface burners, or burner grate. Do not use a towel or other bulky fabrics in place of pot holders.

12. Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing any injury.

Extremely Heavy.
Proper equipment and adequate manpower are needed when move the rangetop to avoid personal injury or damage to the unit or the floor.
Failure to follow this advice may result in damage or personal injury.
Cook food thoroughly to help protect against foodborne illness. Minimum safe food temperature recommendations can be found at www.IsItDoneYet.gov and www.fsis.usda.gov. Use a food thermometer to take food temperatures and check several locations.
Keep the ventilator hood and grease filter clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires. Turn the ventilator OFF in case of a fire or when intentionally “flaming” liquor or other spirits on the cooktop. The blower if in operation, could spread the flames.
Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. These garments may ignite if they contact hot surfaces causing severe burns.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range. Grease on the cooktop may ignite.
Do not use water on grease fires. 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, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi- purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Never leave the surface burners unattended at medium or high heat settings. Foods, especially oily foods, may ignite resulting in fire that could spread to surrounding cabinets.
Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed to heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil temperature.
To avoid oil spillover and fire, use the minimum amount of oil when frying in a shallow pan and avoid cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice.
Use proper pan size and avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware that matches the size of the burner. Burner flames should be adjusted so that they do not extend beyond the bottom of the pan. Excessive flames may be hazardous.
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, cookware handles should be turned toward the center of the rangetop without extending over nearby burners.
Do not use a wok with a round metal support ring. The ring may trap heat and block air to the burner resulting in a carbon monoxide hazard.
Do not attempt to lift the cooktop. Doing so may damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting in a gas leak and risk of fire.
Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or line any part of the cooktop. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning, overheating of the cooktop surfaces, or a potential fire hazard.

Features of Your Rangetop

Installation Instructions
Before using your rangetop

1. Remove all packaging material.
2. Check to make sure you have all of the accessories listed below

YOU NEED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION. (not supplied with the rangetop)

Cooktop Burner Grills Installation
Remove the packing materials from the cooktop burner grills. Place the burner grills to the correct position. Check the direction of middle grill on the right as illustrated, the thicker side should be towards the left.
Put the cook plate (for FCTGS5737-48) and the wok support to the burner(s) you like to cook.

Electrical
Your rangetop 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.
The power supply must be the correct polarity. Reverse polarity will result in continuous sparking of the electrodes, even after flame ignition. If there is any doubt as to whether the power supply has the correct polarity or grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician.

Gas Supply
Installation must comply with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54. In Canada, installation must conform to the current natural Gas Installation /code, CAN 1-1.1-M81 and with local codes where applicable.
This rangetop has been design-certified according to ANSI Z21.1b-2012 latest edition.

• GAS REQUIREMENTS NATURAL GAS WC
• 5″ (12.5 mb) 6″ 14″ (34.9 mb), 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa) Regulator Pressure
• Minimum Supply Pressure
• Maximum Supply Pressure
• LP GAS WC 10″ (25 mb) Regulator Pressure
• Minimum Supply Pressure  11″
• Maximum Supply Pressure  14″ (34.9 mb), 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa)

Pressure Regulator
Since service pressure may fluctuate with local demand, every rangetop must be equipped with a pressure regulator on the incoming service line for safe and efficient operation.
The pressure regulator shipped with the range has two female threads 1/2″ NPT for the 30″ and 36″ . The regulator is preinstalled in order to be accessible when the appliance is installed in its final position.
Pressure regulator can withstand a maximum input pressure of 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa), and is set at 5″ WC outlet pressure when used on NATURAL GAS and 10″ WC outlet pressure when used on LIQUID PROPANE.

Gas Shut-off Valve  (not included)
The supply line must be equipped with an approved external gas shut-off valve located near the range in an accessible location. Do not block access to the shut-off valve. Refer to the illustration below. A 3/4″ (19 mm) ID gas supply line must be provided to the range. If local codes permit, a certified, 3′ (.9 m) long, 1/2″ (13 mm) or 3/4″ (19 mm) ID flexible metal appliance connector is recommended to connect the unit’s 1/2″ NPT (36″ 48″) female inlet to the gas supply line. Pipe joint compounds suitable for use with natural or LP gas should be used.
The appliance and its shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess of 0.5 psi (3.5 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 system at test pressures equal to or less than 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa).

Product Dimensions and Cabinets

FCTGS5737-36

FCTGS5737-48

Dimensions and Clearances

For reference only, please refer to the real object.
For reference only, please refer to the real object.

Exhaust Hood Installation
The bottom of the hood should be 30″ min. to 36″ above the countertop. This would typically result in the bottom of the hood being 66″ to 72″ above the floor. These dimensions provide safe and efficient operation of the hood.

After Installation:

1. Check ignition of cooktop burners.
2. Check the air shutter adjustment – sharp blue flame, with no yellow tipping or lifting flames.

Gas Conversion Operation
This rangetop can be used with LP gas and NG gas. It is shipped from the factory adjusted for use with NG(Nature Gas). Conversion nozzles are included. Follow the instruction shown below for gas conversion.
Gas conversion shall be conducted by a factory- trained professional. Call
the customer service hotline to identify a factory-trained professional near your home.
Before carrying out this operation, disconnect the rangetop from gas and electricity.
The gas conversion procedure for this range includes 5 steps:

1. Pressure regulator
2. Cooktop burners
3. Gas valves
4. Reconnect Gas and Electrical Supply
5. Installation of new rating label

The conversion is not completed if all 5 steps have not been concluded properly.
Before performing the gas conversion, locate the package containing the replacement nozzles shipped with every rangetop.

• STEP 1: Pressure Regulator
  To access the gas regulator, pull the rangetop away from the cabinet wall. The
  gas regulator is located at the back of the rangetop.
  Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in injury or death. Disconnect electrical power to the rangetop before servicing. Do not remove regulator or allow it to turn during servicing.

  • Unscrew the cap from the regulator. Do not remove the spring from the regulator.
  •  Unscrew the insert from the cap and turn it over so the longer stem is facing the cap. Replace insert on the cap. Replace the cap on the regulator.

• STEP 2: Cooktop Burners

  • Remove cooking grates, burner caps and inner burner rings.
  •  Lift off outer burner heads and burner bases.
  • Remove the factory installed natural gas nozzles from the center of the nozzle holders using a 7mm socket wrench. Replace the LP nozzle in each nozzle holder. Tighten each nozzle 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.
    Each nozzle has a number indicating its flow diameter printed on the body. Consult the table below for matching nozzles and burners.

• STEP 3: Gas Valve

  • Remove control knobs.

  • Using a flat screwdriver, adjust main burner bypass jets toward to 1/4 circle for LP until the flame is normal. For 9,000btu and 15,000btu burners, please refer to fig.1, which is in the center of valve axis. For 20,000btu burners, please refer to fig.2, which is in the left side of valve axis.

  • STEP 4: Reconnect Gas and Electrical Supply
    Leak testing of the rangetop shall be conducted according to the installation instructions provided with the rangetop.
    Before operating the rangetop after the gas conversion, always check for leaks with a soapy water solution or other acceptable method in at gas connections installed between the gas inlet pipe of the rangetop, gas regulator, and the manual shut-off valve.

  • STEP 5: Installation of New Rating Label
    Record the model and serial number on the LP / Propane Rating serial plate provided in this kit. The information 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 rangetop.

Gas Supply Connection
All connections to the gas piping must be wrench-tightened. Do not overtighten or allow pipes to turn when tightening.
When all connections have been made, check that all rangetop controls are in the “OFF” position and turn on the main gas supply valve.
If a flexible metal connector is being used, verify it is not kinked, then attach the gas supply line to the regulator on the rangetop. Open the valve and check for leaks by placing a liquid detergent solution onto all gas connections. Bubbles around connections indicate a gas leak. If a leak appears, close the shut-off valve and adjust connections.
Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted according to the manufacture’s instructions. Use some soap water (50% water and 50% soap) or a leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system. Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
The appliance must be isolated from the building’s gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressure equal to or less than 0.5 psi (3.5kPa).
Getting Started
Before you start cooking, please take the following steps.

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.
• Remove the protective film on steel and aluminum parts.
• Clean the rangetop thoroughly with hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth to remove any residual oil and grease left over from the manufacturing process.
• Check that surface burner components are assembled correctly.

Cooktop Operation
The burner design combines all burner parts in one assembly. The burner cap must be seated horizontally on the burner. Refer to the illustration.

Ignition
To light the cooktop burners, push and turn the appropriate control knob counter clockwise to a “Hi” position. You will hear a clicking noise –the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner.
Once burner ignition has been achieved, turn the burner control knob to adjust the flame size. If the knob stays at “Hi”, it will continue to click.
NOTE: When one burner is turned to the “Hi” position, all the burners will spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. Do not touch any burner cap, burner base, or igniter while the igniters are sparking.

chocolate or butter.
Low| Melting large quantities.
Low-Medium| Low-temperature frying, simmering large quantities, heating milk, cream sauces, gravies.
Medium| Sautéing and browning, braising, pan-frying, maintaining slow boil on large quantities.
Medium-Hi| High-temperature frying, pan boiling, maintaining slow boil on large quantities.
Hi| Boiling liquid quickly, deep frying.

Simmer and Boil
A smaller flame will give the best results when simmering. Small flames offer precise cooking performance for delicate foods, keeping food warm, melting chocolate or butter, and for cooking over low heat for long period of time.
The highest (larger) flame settings provide the maximum heat that is available on your rangetop. This setting should be used for heavy cooking jobs such as boiling water and cooking pasts.
Flame Size

• When you select the flame size, watch the flame when you turn the knob.
• Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted.
• The flame should be steady and blue in color. Foreign material in the gas line may cause an orangetop flame during initial operation.

Power Failure

• If the gas does not ignite within four seconds, turn off the valve and allow at least five
  minutes for any gas to dissipate. Repeat the lighting procedure.

• In the event of a power failure, the surface burners can be lighted manually. Hold a lighted match near a burner and turn the knob counter-clockwise to “HI”. After burner lights, turn knob to the desired setting.

Burner Grates

• The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. Improper installation of the grates may result in scratching of the cooktop and / or poor combustion.
•  Do not operate the burners without a pan or utensil on the grates.

Griddle Operation Before Using the Griddle

1. Clean the griddle thoroughly with warm, soapy water to remove dust or any protective coating.
2. Rinse with clean water and wipe off to dry with soft, clean, lint-free towel/cloth.

Use of the Griddle

1. Place the griddle to the position you need to cook.
2. Preheat the griddle for 10-12 minutes.
3. Butter or cooking oil can be added for more flavor, then place the food to cook.

Cooktop Cleaning Tips

• To prevent the cooktop from discoloring or staining, clean cooktop after each use, and wipe up acidic or sugary spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled.
• The sealed burners of your rangetop are not secured to the cooktop and are designed to be removed. Boil overs or spills will not seep underneath the cooktop. The burners should be cleaned after each use.

Care and Cleaning Recommendations

Stainless steel| Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner and apply with a soft lint-free cloth. To bring out the natural luster, lightly wipe surface with a water-dampened microfiber cloth followed by a dry polishing cloth. Always follow the grain of

stainless steel.

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Burner grates| Remove and place on a flat surface near the sink. Clean with hot water and mild

detergent or paste of baking soda and water. Do not immerse in water. Towel dry.

Burner pan| Remove surface debris before cleaning to help speed up the cleaning process and decrease the chance of scratching the surface during cleaning. Using mild abrasive cleaners or spray degreasers, clean and rinse the surface and dry immediately to avoid streaking. To clean hard water stains, use white vinegar and water. Rinse and dry immediately.
Surface burners| Allow to cool. Use mild detergent or spray degreaser to clean. Rinse with water and towel dry.
Control knobs| Using a damp cloth, wipe with a mild detergent or spray degreaser; rinse and dry. Do not place in dishwasher.

Troubleshooting Tips

Before you call for service

Rangetop does not operate

| Check that power is on.

Check that electrical power to rangetop and home circuit breaker is on.

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Burners Do Not Light Or Spark Randomly| Electrical plug is not plugged into a live power outlet. Gas supply not turned on.

Burner parts not replaced correctly.

Holes in the simmer rings or slits in the burner rings are clogged.

Clogged nozzles, or wet burners or electrodes.

A fuse in your home may be blown or circuit breaker tripped.

Burners Have Yellow Or Yellow-Tipped Flames| Burner parts not replaced correctly.

A.   Yellow flames: Call for service.

B.   Yellow tips on outer cones: Normal for propane (LP) gas.

C.   Soft blue flames: Normal for natural gas.

**** If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas.

Burner Flames Very Large Or Yellow| The rangetop may be connected to the wrong fuel type. Contact the person who installed your rangetop or made the conversion.
Burner Flames Contain Orange Flickers| Airborne dust; cool-mist humidifier; debris on or inside burner.
Food Does Not Bake Or Roast Properly| Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used.

Wire Diagram

References

• FORNO® | A new era of kitchen appliances
• Home | Food Safety and Inspection Service
• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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