Better Because it's Gas, Best Because it's Caloric! Part Two

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Originally posted 9/18/2016

 

 

Well now. What have we here?

 

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I finally found the meat probe. And on ebay no less.

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Up next, a Knobathon!

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Originally posted 4/23/2017

 

 

Now if there is one thing I like, it's a clean, neat and shiny knob.

 

The lettering had pretty much disappeared from the knobs of the Caloric. So after some cleaning, painting, removing the center aluminum disks, printing new lettering using the correct font (thanks to hubby), then applying,  sealing the disk with a layer of archival tape (non yellowing, acid free), finally the knobs are done.

 

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Originally posted 7/18/2017

 

 

From north of the border it came...

 

I love getting a package from the mailman. Today I received a spit-rod for the Caloric from Turquoise Dude (Paul). It's a PERFECT fit! Not only does it go in smoothly, but it locks into place! Thanks a million Paul! XOXO!

 

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Originally posted 2/27/2018

 

 

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From here onward, all posts will be new updates.

 

 

 

 Next up, servicing of all the gas valves.

 

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Is there supposed to be a flat griddle in the middle of the cooktop, as for eggs and pancakes?

 

 

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Yes. See part one of the series Bob.

 

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OUCH!

 

 

Quick observation on using the Ultra-ray broiler. The broiler knob, and the area around it get  scorching HOT. As in I actually burned my fingers when shutting off the broiler hot. This can not be a design flaw. Why would the knob get so incredibly hot?

 

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Hot Control Knobs

Only touch the plastic part of the knob, also close the door when broiling in this range.

 

John 

 

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The 5th burner, griddle valve had seized.  Fine, I took it apart, greased it and now the valve will not turn. The knob turns fine. There is gas in the pilot light, but when you turn the knob, it's like the cylinder inside the valve does not turn. There is no tell tail sound of gas flowing through to the burner. I cleaned and greased all the other valves, and they are fine. I even compared the other automatic valve with this one to see if I missed anything, but it looks good. I haven't forced it. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

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Some images of greasing the gas valves. I used "Valve Cream". Expensive, goopy stuff. Still unable to get the 5th burner to function.

 

Thanks to Eugene (Lorain Furniture) for posting a great video on greasing gas stove valves. Link below.

 

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Left, rear gas valve:

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

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Ultra-ray valve:

 



 

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