We have a russell range cooketop, 36-6 and are looking for the spark module. The original spark module(Kool lite #6521) is not working and we need to find a replacement. Any ideas? We can not find Russel Ranges or Kool Lite.
thank you
I also have a six-burner of indeterminate age, and needed two new ignitors - the dacor ranges use EXACTLY the same units and everything now works perfectly. My tech guy showed me how to blow out the gas pipes as they get filled with dust and grime over time and therefore not as much gas flows through. I’m ready to get rid of the remaining enamel on the grates and am having it all blasted off and the underlying iron sealed. It’s as good as new!
Do either of you have a copy of the Owner’s Manual for the Russell Range? We just bought a foreclosure, which has this 6 burner Russell cooktop. Unfortunately all the owner’s manuals are gone. Cannot find anything online. Also cannot find new drip pans. The old ones are beyond disgusting. Any suggestions?
I don’t think I ever had a manual either… But it’s a pretty straight forward cooktop. Everything is designed to come apart very easily so don’t be afraid to do that as there is probably quite a bit of dust in the gas ducts. Take them out as horizontally as possible and then tip into a garbage can. I have not looked for replacement drip pans, I scoured mine with wire wool to get rid of the grime. Totally worth it all…
I just read somewhere else that it uses the same parts as a dacor… if that helps.
Suze, thanks for the info. will try that to get the dust out. have you had the top grates re-enameled?
I’m having the enamel removed and the bare metal sealed. Enamel always chips because of the heat and scraping from pots & pans - looks good in the showroom only IMO
Suze…
where did you get the enamel removed and the grates sealed (what kind of store/business)? We just bought a house and it has a Russell Range. I love it but the grates are in poor shape and the drip pans look horrible! I am going to try to scour the drip pans like you suggested, but I need to figure out what to do with the grates.
Thanks so much!
check online or your local yellow pages for antique/vintage stove repair. There will be someone who can get the burners re-enameled. Which I encourage, by the way. If you let them get down to the bare iron, they rust like mad if you keep them clean, otherwise they have to stay greasy.
However, if you do have them bare, here’s a tip for cleaning them up – run them through the self-clean cycle on your oven. Then let them cool completely without opening the oven door, so there is no chance of warping. I’ve done ours this way, they come out spotless. But then, you need to give them a light coat of oil and burn it in over the flames for a half-hour or so, or they will flash rust.
We also have the Russell char-grill, and that’s how I clean the grill grates, as well.
Good luck finding new drip pans the right size – I haven’t been able to locate a source. If you do, please post it here. If mine ever get bad enough, I’m going to check with a local sheet metal or metal-spinning shop about making replacements. I can’t imagine it would be too costly to have it done, they are just stamped and/or spun stainless sheet.
That said, if they are really bad, try some degreasing solvent and green scotchbrite (outside), or have them sandblasted to a matte finish. They are very heavy guage sheet, so even sandblasting shouldn’t wear them too much, it will just result in a clean, matte finish, rather than polished. I have a big metal polishing lathe (like a big bench grinder), and when we first got our house, I cleaned the pans with a scotch-brite wheel and then mirror polished them. But they don’t stay that way, of course!
Has anyone know where you can get the grates for a 6 burner Russell Range?
[QUOTE=SuzeR;275891]I also have a six-burner of indeterminate age, and needed two new ignitors - the dacor ranges use EXACTLY the same units and everything now works perfectly. My tech guy showed me how to blow out the gas pipes as they get filled with dust and grime over time and therefore not as much gas flows through. I’m ready to get rid of the remaining enamel on the grates and am having it all blasted off and the underlying iron sealed. It’s as good as new![/QUOTE]
Hi SuzeR,
I have the exact same issue with the exact same Russell Range Inc. MDL fsc-36-6 cook top and I am being told that if I can get the Dacor part number for the spark module from you that they will come fix my cook top. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I have in storage some vintage Russell Range 36" 6 Burner cooktop parts. Items are either brand new or near new (I’ll have to check stock).
Porcelain Burner Grate: $50 each
Cast Iron Burner Grate (unporcelainized from factory): $50 each
Black Porcelain drip pans: $25 each
Black Porcelain drip pan tray (each holds 2 drip pans): $50 each
Black Porcelain back splash: $135
Shipping will be actual cost from CA, no added fees.
Hello, I am interested in the black back splash and maybe grates and drip pans. Please advise what you may have available? Thank you, Renee Gabet- Ligonier, Indiana ReneeGabet@gmail.com
Do you have any ignitors for the Russel Range 6 burner Stove Top?
Hi Sharpie,
We have a Russell Range Model BIC-42-6.
Two of our grates have porcelain chipped off.
Do you still have any grates? Please let me know.
Also…Wondered if you have an suggestions to finding a new
Ignition Burner Switch for the same model.
Thanks! Bryan
I need to replace the grates for my 6 burner Russell Range cooktop, no oven. Does anyone have a connection for Russell parts?
[QUOTE=sharpie;681830]I have in storage some vintage Russell Range 36" 6 Burner cooktop parts. Items are either brand new or near new (I’ll have to check stock).
Porcelain Burner Grate: $50 each
Cast Iron Burner Grate (unporcelainized from factory): $50 each
Black Porcelain drip pans: $25 each
Black Porcelain drip pan tray (each holds 2 drip pans): $50 each
Black Porcelain back splash: $135
Shipping will be actual cost from CA, no added fees.[/QUOTE]
I have a Russell 36’ 6 burner cooktop. No oven and need a grate. Can you help
[QUOTE=gumboprod;893583]I have a Russell 36’ 6 burner cooktop. No oven and need a grate. Can you help[/QUOTE]
In my previous message I neglected to mention that the grate I need must be cast iron. No porcelain. Thanks.
The solution of the issue can be found on the internet. There are many solutions provided in google.com. I myself got the solution by using google.com
I want to purchase 6 black grates for my Russell range cooktop, how do I get a hold of Sharpie? Email me at soripp@aol.com