Chambers Model D, Mid-Century Styling - Free in NY state

[58limited]

This stove was posted on the Chambers Rangers forum that I belong to. The owner decided to go with a separate wall oven and cook top, now his wife wants this out of his garage ASAP. He has to get rid of it in a week or junk it. If you are near the central New York state  area, here is a chance to own the Rolls Royce of gas ranges for free. The stove is complete, but partially disassembled. Here is his write-up:

 

<span style="font-size: medium;">"Chambers Model D range, most functional parts (oven, broiler, griddle,burners) will fit Model C and some Bs: was working but needed general clean up and detailing, gave up, stored inside, cooktop, griddle/broiler, burners, thermowell, backsplash, side/back panels have since been removed, internals are complete and intact. If interested in pics or parts please eMail: firesweep "at" verizon "dot" net... or telephone 8AM-8PM EST please: 607-754-zero-zero-three-one."</span>

 

<span style="font-size: medium;">"The wife says it must get out of the garage next week, she's tired of parking outside (can't blame her)... so, as much as I hate to, before it goes to the dump, what parts should I take off it and keep? Many parts will work on other models. Last Call !!!

Sad thing is, this thing is restorable, and free to anyone who'd commit to doing so. Just no space to keep it."</span>

 

 

[this post was last edited: 2/4/2011-18:46]

 

[norgeway]

Who on EARTH!!!

Would let there wife TELL them to get rid of this..I would GET RID OF HER!!!!

 

[rp2813]

I really wanted a Chambers but figured I'd never get the hang of using the oven.  Decided to go modern commercial style instead.

 

That is a really nice range for somebody.  It appears to be in decent shape.  Not sure from the narrative if the parts mentioned are missing and would need to be replaced or what, but if what's shown is free, the cost of needed parts would still be worth it.

 

 

[appnut]

Is that an autoomatic clock and backlit dashboard on the back of the panel facing the picture?  If it is, I have NEVER EVER  seen one like this. 

 

[peterh770]

What city is it in/near?

 

[58limited]

Ralph, the oven is very easy to use. You can get copies of the "Idle Hour Cookbook" online that tells how to use and maintain the stove. Basically, you preheat the oven, put in your food, run the gas a little longer and then turn it off. The oven is very well insulated and the food will continue to cook for hours on retained heat. Interest in Chambers ranges has increased over that past decade due to the its efficiency, it was "green" before green became popular.

 

 

The stove is complete, just disassembled. The stove is in south central New York state, not sure of the actual city. I don't think the back panel is back-lit. The Model D has been the least popular model of Chambers with collectors, but I think its popularity will increase with the increase in interest in Mid-Century modern styling.

 

[rp2813]

I had heard about that method for using the Chambers oven. I guess I couldn't imagine that it would really hold temperature long enough to say, cook a Thanksgiving turkey. And then do you apply some gas after opening the oven door? Those could be kind of fun to operate. How are they for baking?

I agree that the styling is going to be popular, if not among collectors, then among people who just want a vintage gas stove that fits in with their midcentury decor. I much prefer the look of the subject Chambers to the more dated looking gas ranges produced by other makers around that same time.

 

[kevin313]

It would be a shame to have a beauty like this end up on the scrap heap. I hope someone can give it a good home...this stove is a TOL that would be the pride of any kitchen.

 

[58limited]

Ralph, for large foodstuffs such as large turkeys, you do have to turn the gas back on. Here is a turkey recipe from the Chambers Rangers site. The hardest thing about cooking with a Chambers is resisting the temptation to open the oven door and check on things. The Lisk roaster mentioned has a concave lid that self bastes. Chambers designed their ovens to use with Lisk roasters. These roasters came in various sizes from small (I have one that barely holds two Cornish hens) to a large behemoth that can hold the 25 pound bird.  This recipe is for cooking a 25lb turkey:

 

 

<span style="font-size: medium;">1. Remove the racks (the large roaster will sit on the bottom of the oven, turned at an angle to fit inside).
2. Prepare the turkey. To do this, we:
---A. Wash it inside and out, pat it dry with paper towels.
---B. Spray all inside surfaces of the LISK roaster with non-stick cooking spray, or wipe them down with a paper towel that has been dipped in cooking oil (Canola is best).
---C. Place bird on the inner tray of the monster-sized LISK roaster.
---D. Then, using a large bottle of Tabasco sauce, I drench the inside of the bird, then liberally pour it all over the outside. If we're making dressing, I pour it inside before I put the dressing inside the turkey, then pour it over the outside. (Note: Do NOT use any salt or seasonings with salt in them, as it really dries out the turkey! Use Tabasco or seasonings of your choice, such as Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, etc., but NO SALT!)
---E. Place the tray with the turkey in the LISK roaster.
---F. Add about 1 Cup of chicken broth to the tray.
3. Preheat the Oven to 500 degrees for 10 minutes.
4. Place lid on LISK roaster and put the roaster in the Oven. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Note</span>: You can wait a bit to put the lid on if you want a browner bird - see the Idle Hour Cookbook for details on how long to leave it off. Personally, I leave the vents shut to maintain as moist a finished product as possible.
5. Cook with the gas turned ON for 45 minutes for a 25-pound bird, slightly longer if you open the Oven door part way through and put the lid on the roaster.
6. Turn the gas <span style="text-decoration: underline;">OFF</span>.
7. Cook on retained heat for 4 hours.
8. Re-light the Oven and burn the gas for an additional 20 minutes, then turn the gas OFF.
9. Cook on retained heat once more for approximately 2 additional hours.
10. Remove, carve, and serve (incidentally - make gravy using the tobascoladen drippings: FABULOUS! The only seasoning you'll need in it is some salt!)</span>

 

[a440]

What an awesome range!
I hope this is saved!
Brent