Q: What type of metal are Force 10 ranges made from?
         A: All Force 10 ranges are 100% stainless steel.

      Q: Are Force 10 ovens thermostatically controlled?
         A: Thermostat control is standard on all models.

      Q: Are Force 10 ranges and stoves available in diesel or kerosene models?
         A: Force 10 carries replacement burners and accessories for diesel/kerosene
         stoves. Custom models available. Call for details.

      Q: What type of attachment does the gas supply require?
         A: The stoves gas supply requires a 3/8" female flare.

      Q: What door styles are available?
         A: A clear window with stainless trim is our standard door.

      Q: Does Force 10 do custom styled and sized stoves?
         A: Yes, we can design and build custom units for your particular galley
         requirement. Call for details.

      Q: Where are the serial #'s on Force 10 galley ranges? We encourage
      customers to write the serial # and model # down in their manual.
         A: If the unit is built in, the # is located on the bottom inside left panel. If the
         unit is gimbaled,the # is at the bottom outside right side panel near the front.
         It can be seen by swinging the stove forward.

      Q: What do the numbers of the model number signify?
         A: First number: 6 is gimballed, 7 is built-in.
         Second number: 3 indicates the clear see-through door.
         Third number indicates number of burners: e.g. 60350 has three burners.
         (Exceptions:60100, 60120, 60150 all have two burners).
         Fourth number: 0 indicates that oven has no top burner, 5 means oven
         has top burner.
         Fifth and last number indicates size: 0 for North American Standard, 2 for North
         American Compact (2 1/2" shorter than Standard), 4 and 9 for European
         Sub-compacts (custom sizes smaller than any other stoves), 5 is for European
         Standard (1 5/8" shorter than North American Standard), 7 is European
         Compact (1 5/8" narrower and 2 1/4"shorter than North American Standard.)
         Thermostatically controlled oven models are also available. When ordering
         ranges with this option, add 1 to the model number. E.g. 60350 becomes
         60351, 61357 becomes 61358 etc. (Exceptions: 60354, 60254 are only
         thermostatic and please do not add numbers to 60259 through 60269.)

      Q: Is there any maintenance that I should do?
         A: Yes, there is some periodic maintenance required. The orifices of the
         burners should be cleaned. To do this, remove the burner caps and,
         using a 7mm socket, remove the orifice from the middle (below top) of the
         burner. The orifice is a brass fitting with a pin sized hole that allows gas to
         pass through. Another thing to clean is the bottoms of the burner caps. Carbon
         will build up there causing a disruption in the air flow pattern.
         This may cause trouble with the flame.

      Q: There is no ignition spark at one of my burners. How can I fix this?
      (Electric ignition)
         A: If there is no spark at any of the burners, check the battery. If it is still good,
         the spark box may need to be replaced. Are all the wires attached to it, one going in
         and one going out for each burner? Also check the ground connection wire of the
         battery holder. It is fastened to the stove body. If this problem occurs at only one
         burner, it could be a problem with the wire. First check all the connections at the
         spark box. If all OK, replace the wire and spark plug of that burner (sold together).

      Q: A burner will not get as hot as it used to.
         A: Most likely the orifice needs to be cleaned. This procedure is fairly simple.
         Remove the burner cap. The orifice is brass
         in color and can be removed with the correct size. Remove the orifice using a socket
         (7mm). It is the tiny pinhole in this brass orifice that you must clean. If too dirty, the
         orifice can be replaced. Soaking the orifice in paint thinner is also a good idea
         for cleaning.

      Q: The burner goes out after I release the burner control knob.
         A: There could be a number of things here. First, check to see if the control knob is
         hitting the control panel. If it is, then the valve is not being completely opened at start
         up and therefore the thermocouple cannot keep it open. Pull the knob off and fill the
         shaft hole with a small amount of crumpled up paper. This will raise the knob off the
         control panel. Secondly, there could be something wrong with the thermocouple itself.
         First, ensure the two ends of the thermocouple are tight. Use a wrench to tighten just
         snug. Do not overtighten. If it is the thermocouple for the oven or broiler, make sure
         that they are equally tightened at the valve.
         
         One should not dominate the other at the valve. Secondly, the attachment at the burner
         is important. Be sure that the thermocouple is sitting high enough so that it is directly
         in the flame. If not, it will not heat up enough to send a signal to the valve, telling it to
         stay open even after the control knob is released. If tightening does not change the
         status, the thermocouple may be worn out or defective. A replacement is available
         and is relatively inexpensive. It is also recommended that when replacing the
         thermocouple, you should also replace the solenoid at the same time.
         There is minimal extra work and expense.

      Q: I am having trouble lighting a second burner on my range and it does not matter
      which burner it is.
         A: This sounds like a fuel source problem and not a problem in the range itself. This
         problem is a low pressure problem that could be caused by a number of things.
         First, check the fuel level and main control valve. The valve should be open fully.
         Secondly, the regulator in the line may be faulty. Have it checked or replaced.
         Lastly, the line length may be too long. The pressure of propane in a line is very
         low to begin with and sometimes the line is too long for the gas to travel through.
         Shorten this up.

 

      Q: Does the Force 10 BBQ come with a mount?
         A: No, mounts are sold separately and are available for various applications.

      Q: Can the BBQ heat output be adjusted?
         A: Yes, to obtain more heat adjust the regulator by turning the adjustment
         screw clockwise.

      Q: Do you need to use lava rocks in Force 10 BBQ's?
         A: No, the stainless steel flavor plate replaces the use of lava rocks.

      Q: Can the BBQ operate with low pressure gas?
         A: Yes,some. To operate the BBQ with low pressure, a low pressure kit must replace
         the regulator.