Page 2 - BlueStar® Freestanding Range Use & Care Manual; IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS A LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS; licensed gas fitter.
2 BlueStar® Freestanding Range Use & Care Manual MODELS RCS, RNB, Platinum, Precious Metals THIS APPLIANCE WAS DESIGNED FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. HOW EVER, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION. INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN APP...
Page 4 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; IMPORTANT; Do not store items of interest to children above the appliance.
4 G ENERAL S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Your appliance should be installed by a qualified gas installation technician. Have the technician show you the exact location of the gas shutoff valve on the incoming gas line so you know...
Page 5 - After use do not touch the range surface until completely cooled.
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS I N T HE E VENT OF F IRE , T AKE THE F OLLOWING S TEPS TO P REVENT I NJURY AND F IRE S PREADING Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn off the controls and smother the flaming pan with a fitted lid, cooking sheet o...
Page 6 - Do NOT put your face near the infrared broiler.
6 O VEN S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Do NOT operate the convection fan during the initial pre-heat of the oven or while broiling. The Platinum™ Series oven operates with an OPEN FLAME. Improper use of the oven may result in a FIRE HAZARD. Please review page 28 for more safety instructions. Do NOT cov...
Page 7 - THANK YOU & WELCOME
7 THANK YOU & WELCOME Thank you for your purchase and welcome to the BlueStar® Family! BlueStar® ranges are designed for discerning home chefs who demand restaurant-quality results in their own kitchens. As the owner of a new BlueStar® range you can look forward to years of culinary excellence. ...
Page 9 - GETTING STARTED
9 GETTING STARTED We know you are excited to start cooking and baking with your new BlueStar ® range. Before you begin, it is essential that you follow these steps for safe and optimal use. Become familiar with all the parts of your range. Remove and properly discard all temporary labels and pac...
Page 10 - COOKTOP; Platinum Series Ranges:
10 COOKTOP BURNERS B EFORE Y OU B EGIN Each of your burners has a specific BTU (British Thermal Unit) rating. Before disassembly, note the location of each burner. If a burner is replaced in the wrong position it may not function correctly. Become familiar with the location of your burners. Below ar...
Page 11 - Precious Metals Series Ranges:
11 . Precious Metals Series Ranges: 30” and 36” RCS Series Ranges (Open Burner): 30” and 36” RCS Series Ranges (Sealed Burner): 24”, 30” and 36”
Page 13 - URNER CLEANING; Ring Grates and Top Grates; Rinse well and dry thoroughly to prevent rusting.; If needed, the burner head can be removed for cleaning:
13 Your ring grates, top grates and burner heads may darken over time with use. This is normal. TIP: To prevent your burners from darkening at an uneven rate, rotate the ring grate and top grates between more and less active burners. B URNER CLEANING Ring Grates and Top Grates TIP: Clean spills as s...
Page 15 - Before You Begin
15 I NTEGRATED G RIDDLE ( SOME MODELS ) Before You Begin You must season your integrated griddle before using. The seasoning process prevents food from sticking and the griddle from rusting. After seasoning, with time and use, your griddle will darken and develop a rich blue/black color, which is no...
Page 16 - Integrated Griddle Cleaning; Allow griddle to cool to room temperature.
16 Integrated Griddle Cleaning Allow griddle to cool to room temperature. Scrape off excess food with a spatula and wipe off used cooking oil. For heavy soiling, use a nylon pad coated with a thin layer of cooking oil. For stubborn stains, you may use a commercially available, FOOD SAFE grid...
Page 18 - Seasoning your French Top Surface
18 F RENCH T OP ( SOME MODELS ) Before You Begin You must season your French Top surface before using. The seasoning process prevents the surface from rusting. After seasoning, with time and use, your French Top surface will darken and develop a rich patina color which is normal. Seasoning your Fren...
Page 20 - The Platinum; Burners must be removed from front to back, not left to right.; TIP; Cleaning; Allow all parts to come to room temperature.; Platinum Series Griddle Plate Temperature Control
20 I NTERCHANGEABLE G RIDDLE /C HARBROILER S YSTEM (P LATINUM ™ S ERIES ONLY ) The Platinum ™ Series Griddle/Charbroiler system allows for two-zone cooking, with up to 40,000 BTUs of heat. The cast iron, interchangeable, griddle charbroiler system lets you use the griddle or charbroiler anywhere on ...
Page 21 - Platinum Series Charbroiler Temperature Control
21 To achieve a 500 degree cooking surface. Turn both burners to the high position for 6 minutes, then turn the 25,000 BTU burner to the low position and the 15,000 BTU burner to the medium position for 7 to 10 minutes. This will achieve an even 500 degree cooking surface. Using the Simmer and the...
Page 22 - Oven Burn-Off Procedure
22 OPERATING THE OVEN B EFORE Y OU B EGIN – A LL M ODELS Clean removable oven parts As part of installation protective plastic wrappers on stainless steel surfaces should be removed. These wrappers must be removed before operation. Remove and properly discard all temporary labels and packaging mat...
Page 23 - To Remove; Grasp the front of the rack and lift up slightly.; To Insert; Slide rack evenly into oven cavity.
23 Oven Guides and Racks Your oven has two standard racks and two five-position rack guides. Follow your recipe guidelines to determine the best rack location for your dish. TIP: For best results, center baking pans on the rack this will allow maximum air circulation around the food. Extension Rack ...
Page 24 - Operating the Oven; Popping sounds as the metal in the oven expands.; Do NOT cover any slots, holes or passages on the bottom of the oven.
24 Operating the Oven Push in and turn the oven control knob counter clockwise to any temperature setting between 150º and 500°F. The blue oven indicator light will illuminate indicating the oven is on and preheating. Although the oven is on, it may take up to three minutes for the oven burner to ...
Page 25 - Convection Baking and Roasting
25 Convection Baking and Roasting Convection baking and roasting uses a fan inside the oven to circulate the heated air more evenly, resulting in better heat distribution and a more consistent front to back, side to side, and top to bottom temperature. In general, convection baking or roasting takes...
Page 26 - Operating the PowR OvenTM (PlatinumTM Series Only)
26 Operating the PowR Oven™ (Platinum™ Series Only) BlueStar’s Platinum™ Series PowR Oven™ uses an open flame heating element, which provides faster pre-heating. The power burner’s open flame is located in the center of the back wall of the oven cavity. A built-in fan turns on when on the burner is ...
Page 27 - Operating the Convection Fan in the PowR Oven
27 Convection Baking and Roasting All Platinum™ Series PowR Oven™ are equipped with a Convection Fan. For even more efficient baking and roasting, you can use your PowR Oven ™ with the Convection Fan. If you choose to use the Convection Fan, standard adjustments in temperature and time are recommend...
Page 29 - Oven Cleaning; For tougher stains, you can use glass cleaner. Follow cleaner
29 Oven Cleaning Make sure the area is well-ventilated when using commercial oven cleaners. Line the floor beneath the oven door with several layers of newspaper or other protective material to catch drips and run-off. Oven Window When oven is cool, and after each use, use a cloth and warm soa...
Page 30 - CARE AND CLEANING; Make sure the cooktop surface and range are cool before cleaning.; MATERIAL; As needed
30 CARE AND CLEANING Make sure the cooktop surface and range are cool before cleaning. PART/ MATERIAL CLEANING FREQUENCY ATTENTION Backguard Clean with stainless steel cleaner. Follow cleaner manufacturer’s instructions. As needed Do NOT use steel wool, metal pads or abrasive cleaners. Discoloration...
Page 33 - BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE; Customer Service at
33 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check these helpful tips for any problems with your range. If you need additional help call BlueStar ® Customer Service at 1-800-449-8691. COOKTOP PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner will not ignite – no “clicking” sound No electrical power to the unit. Open Burner M...
Page 36 - checked and adjusted by a service technician using a manometer.
36 MAINTENANCE Oven Doors Periodically oven door hinges may require added lubrication to work smoothly. Whether this is necessary or how frequently will depend on how and how often you use your oven. Open the door fully and apply a small amount of lubricant to the ball visible in the hinge slot on y...
Page 37 - Widen the gap to remove yellow tips and to eliminate a lazy flame
37 T OP B URNER A IR S HUTTER A DJUSTMENT A properly adjusted burner will have sharp conical shaped blue flames. However, on some larger burners (22,000 BTU or 25,000 BTU) the cones are close together and blend into one another. The flame should be almost all blue . If your flames do not appear, fol...
Page 38 - will produce a steady flame about 1/8” above the burner ports. If your
38 T OP B URNER L OW F LAME A DJUSTMENT At its lowest setting, a properly adjusted burner will produce a steady flame about 1/8” above the burner ports. If your flames do not appear, follow the instructions to adjust the flame height. Before you begin, follow the steps in the Air Shutter Checklist. ...
Page 39 - – do not touch halogen.
39 O VEN B ULB R EPLACEMENT Only use a 40 W att Appliance bulb. Regular light bulbs cannot tolerate oven temperatures. 1. Pry lens from housing. 2. Lift bulb from socket. 3. Replace bulb – do not touch halogen. 4. Re-install lens making sure recess in glass is at base of bulb. ATTENTION
Page 40 - the range until it is free.
40 I GNITER R EPLACEMENT 1. For a front burner, remove the ring grate and top grate from the burner that needs the replacement igniter. For a rear burner, remove the ring grates and top grates from both the front and rear burners. 2. Within the burner cavity, locate and disconnect the orange lead wi...
Page 41 - PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
41 PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST This checklist has been developed to assure proper installation of your appliance. To validate your warranty you must mail or submit online this form within 90 days of installation and a copy of your receipt to: Warranty Department, Prizer-Painter Stove Works Inc., 318 June ...
Page 42 - LIMITED WARRANTY
42 LIMITED WARRANTY BlueStar ® Cooking Appliances, BlueStar ® Ventilation Hoods, Prizer Hoods ® Ventilation Hoods and Abbaka Ventilation hoods and remote blowers Before using your Product, please read this Limited Warranty and Arbitration Clause carefully to understand your rights. This Warranty is ...
Page 44 - This Warranty does not cover, and specifically excludes:; Damages caused by shipping.; Some states and provinces do not allow
44 Out of Warranty Product Prizer-Painter is under no obligation, at law otherwise, to provide you with any concessions, including repairs, pro-rates or Product replacement, once this warranty has expired. What Is Not Covered This Warranty does not cover, and specifically excludes: Damages caused ...
Page 45 - Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or; Where Can Any Legal Remedies Be Pursued
45 THE OWNER AND PRIZER-PAINTER AGREE THAT THE REMEDIES SET OUT HEREIN ARE THE OWNER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WHETHER ANY CLAIM IS BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT, BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR ANY THEORY, PRIZER-PAINTER SHALL IN NO EVEN...
Page 46 - ARBITRATION CLAUSE; Hoods and remote blowers; “Dispute” will be given the; THAT YOU; et seq
46 ARBITRATION CLAUSE BlueStar® Cooking Appliances, BlueStar® Ventilation Hoods, Prizer Hoods® Ventilation Hoods and Abbaka Ventilation Hoods and remote blowers ARBITRATION CLAUSE. IMPORTANT. PLEASE REVIEW THIS ARBITRATION CLAUSE. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER CONSULTING WIT...
