Northstar 1953 Catalog1
User Manual: Northstar 1953
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Retro Charm.
The Northstar collection from Elmira Stove Works. Retro-inspired
styling that brings a fresh look to any kitchen – from retro to modern
to contemporary.
Northstar appliances oer the ideal blend of form plus function:
soft lines, rounded corners and refreshing colors; along with
the premium performance you'd expect from the most modern
appliances. Explore the many styles, colors and options available to
create the perfect kitchen for your home, cottage or beach house.
Photo: Wesley Ellen Design & Millwork, Abbotsford, British Columbia
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Retro is cool.Retro is cool.
Northstar oers a choice of six refrigerator models, from
our 3.3 cubic-foot Model 1945 beverage fridge all the
way up to the magnificent 24.8 cubic foot French Door
Model 1958. All Northstar appliances are available in our full
palette of not-so-standard colors, or have them custom-colored
to your own color choice.
Whether you’ll be featuring your “Northstar” as a spectacular
stand-alone bar or beverage fridge, or incorporating it into a full
suite of appliances; we’ll build you a Northstar fridge to suit your
needs, style and decor.
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Model 1950
Model 1950 oers the convenience of bottom-mount design in a 30” wide
full-size refrigerator.
• 18.5 cu. ft. total capacity
• 12.9 cu. ft. fresh food space
• 5.6 cu. ft. freezer
• Visi-shelving for quick, easy access
• Adjustable door bins
• Glide-out freezer baskets
• SoftSound, EasyView lighting
• Optional left hand hinge
• Optional ice maker
Model 1958/1959
24.8 Cubic Foot Full Depth / 19.8 Cubic Foot Cabinet Depth
Model 1958 is our largest fridge – a full-depth 36” French Door configuration.
The cabinet-depth Model 1959 is ideal for shallower spaces.
• 17.5 / 14.4 cu. ft. fresh food space
• 7.3 / 5.4 cu. ft. freezer
• Internal filtered water dispenser
• Factory-installed ice maker
• Visi-shelving for quick, easy access
• Adjustable door bins
• Full-width pantry drawer
• Glide-out freezer baskets
• Quiet sound & premium lighting
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Model 1951
11.0 cubic foot Model 1951 is 24” wide, ideal for apartments, cottages or
other small-space settings.
• 8.4 cu. ft. of fresh food space
• 2.6 cu. ft. freezer
• Adjustable SpillGuard shelving
• Optional left hand hinge
Model 1952
Model 1952 provides the option of top-mount design in a 30” wide
full-size refrigerator.
• 18.2 cu. ft. total capacity
• 13.2 cu. ft. fresh food space
• 5.0 cu. ft. freezer
• Adjustable SpillGuard shelving
• Optional left hand hinge
• Optional ice maker
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Northstar BrewMaster
Make any Northstar fridge a keg fridge with the factory-installed BrewMaster draft system. The system
includes through-the-door tap dispenser, coupler, connections, CO2 cylinder, retro-flame splash plate and
drip tray. Keg and fittings can be removed to utilize full fridge functionality.
Contact Elmira Stove Works for details and keg configurations.
Beverage Refrigerators
The Model 1945 beverage fridge (1945-0 with no inscription, 1945-5 with “it’s 5 o’clock… Somewhere…”
inscription) brings nostalgic vintage-inspired styling to any recreation space or hospitality room. The port
hole window lets you keep track of when it’s time to refill.
• 3.3 Cubic foot capacity
• 120-can capacity
• Adjustable wire shelving
• Interior lighting
• “Port hole” viewing window
• Available with or without “it’s 5 o’clock…
Somewhere…”
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Although they are truly beautiful, don’t let their looks fool
you. With high-output “Super-Burners”, self-cleaning
ovens, programmable bake / clean, and available true
convection ovens and 2.0 cubic foot warmer drawers, Northstar
ranges are the ultimate in performance and design.
Choose from all-electric smoothtop, all-gas, or dual fuel (gas
cooktop, electric oven).
Retro is hot.Retro is hot.
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Model 1954
Northstar all-electric Model 1954 ranges feature high-speed radiant elements
under an easy-clean ceramic cooktop (two 1,500 watt, one 2,000 watt,
and one 2,500 watt element for flexible heating choices). A 4.3 cubic foot
self-cleaning oven is standard. The speed and consistency of a 4.0 cubic foot
self-cleaning true convection oven is an available option. Our low-chrome
1954P* model (inset) oers a more subdued appearance.
Model 1955/1956
Our gas cooktop is available with either a 4.0 cubic foot gas oven as Model
1956, or your choice of self-cleaning electric oven or self-cleaning true
convection oven as Model 1955. The gas top features two 8,000 BTU, one
12,000 BTU, and one 15,000 BTU “Superburner” sealed gas burners. Models
1955 and 1956 are also available with our “low chrome” option (inset) as
Models 1955P* and 1956P*.
* “P” models feature color-matched enameled
backsplash trim, cooktop trim rail and base
skirt. Do not put hot objects on enameled
surfaces as permanent damage may result.
(Not available on Textured Black, Quicksilver
or custom-colored ranges.)
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Warmer Drawer
Located under the oven, Northstar’s big 2.0 cu. ft. warmer is ideal for warming plates and desserts,
or keeping food hot while the last few items are cooking. The warmer drawer becomes pot storage
drawer when warmer not in use.
(available option on electric and dual fuel ranges)
Electronic Clock / Controls
Touch the controls and a digital LED clock appears behind the analog clock, allowing you to set the
dial clock and program the timer, delayed bake and delayed self-clean functions. Five seconds after
programming / function completion, the LED display vanishes.
High-Speed Radiant Electric Cooktops
High-speed infinite-control elements under a ceramic top provide quick, uniform heat, precise
cooking and easy clean-up. Heat to the elements is automatically reduced in the event of a pot
boiling dry.
Sealed Gas Burners
Pilotless sealed burners are rated at 8,000, 12,000 and 15,000 BTU’s (based on natural gas).
Adjust simmer settings as low as 450 BTU’s. Safety auto-spark ensures constant heat and
re-ignition, even at the lowest setting.
Self-Cleaning Oven
A 4.3 cu. ft. oven (4.0 cu. ft. on gas and convection models) oers the space and capacity you need.
Convenient self-cleaning feature (with delayed start) is standard. Dual halogen lights (incandescent
on gas ranges) with over-ride let you see what’s cooking with the door open or closed.
Convection Option
Northstar’s True Convection ovens have a third heating element surrounding the convection fan.
Hot air circulates evenly providing speed and consistent professional results.
Model 1961 recirculating hood
Complete Your Northstar style statement with our selection
of range hoods, splashbacks, microwave ovens and dishwasher
panels; all with Northstar styling and state-of-the art
performance.
Range Hoods and Splashbacks
Professional-quality Northstar range hoods feature high-
powered, ultra-quiet four-speed fans and removable grease
cups for easy clean-up. Dual 20-Watt halogen lights provide
excellent task lighting for your range top. Choose between
recirculating and outside-vent models.
The easy-clean Model 1944 Splashback mounts easily on the
back wall between the range and hood. It completes your color
statement and protects against splashes and stains.
Splashback dimensions: 29 3⁄4" wide x 32" high. Can be
installed with or without chrome strips (included).
Model 1962 outside-vent hood with Model 1944 splashback
Microwave
Featuring 1200 watts of power and capacity of 1.6 cubic feet,
the Model 1953 microwave oven is the perfect complement to
your Northstar kitchen. Features include sensor reheat, “Genius”
sensor cook, inverter turbo defrost,; popcorn key, “Keep warm”,
“Quick minute” and child safety lock.
Dishwasher Panels
Northstar dishwasher panels are available to fit a variety of fully
integrated full-size (panel ready model) dishwashers. Call Elmira
or visit ElmiraStoveWorks.com for a list of compatible models.
Wine Cellar Panel
The Model 1946 panel is designed to fit the Jenn-Air™* Model
JUW24FRACX under-counter wine cellar. The panel is available
in all of the Northstar colors, and features a large “porthole”
viewing window. Installs in minutes.
*Registered trademark of Jenn-Air, USA., used under license in Canada.
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* Case cap can be removed on Models 1958 / 1959 – reduces case height by 3
5⁄16
", to 68
5⁄8
". Height to top of hinge with cap removed is 69
3⁄8
".
(If necessary, allow clearance over fridge doors for overhead cabinet door swings.)
**Certified by an Energy Star partner manufacturer. For details about the manufacturer’s certified model number, contact Elmira Stove Works.
White
Bisque
Flamingo Pink
Robin’s Egg Blue
Buttercup Yellow
Black
Candy Red
Mint Green
Quick Silver
NORTHSTAR™ REFRIGERATOR FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL: 1945 1950 1951 1952 1958 1959
CAPACITY:
Total (cu. ft.) 3.3 18.5 11.0 18.2 24.8 19.8
Freezer (cu. ft.) -5.6 2.6 5.0 7.3 5.4
Fresh Food (cu. ft.) 3.3 12.9 8.4 13.2 17.5 14.4
DIMENSIONS:
Height to top of door 34
1⁄4"69 1⁄4"62 1⁄8"69 1⁄4"72 3⁄16"72 3⁄16"
Height to top of case* 34
1⁄4"69 1⁄8"62" 69 1⁄8"71 15 ⁄16"71 15 ⁄16"
Width 17
3⁄4"29 1⁄2"23 15 ⁄16"29 5⁄8"35 5⁄8"35 5⁄8"
Side Clearance, Door Open 90°
3⁄4"5" 4" 5" 6" 6"
Depth Without Doors N/A
28
1⁄2
"28
1⁄2
"29
1⁄2
"29
1⁄4
"24
1⁄4
"
Depth Including Handles 20
1⁄2"34 1⁄2"32 1⁄2"33 1⁄2"
38" 33"
Depth, Door Open 90° 36"
58" 51 3⁄4"57 1⁄2"48 1⁄4"43 1⁄4"
FRESH FOOD FEATURES:
Adjustable Shelves 44 Split
3 Full Width 2 Full Width
4 Half, 1 Full 4 Half, 1 Full
Crispers 2 Half 1 Full 1 Full 2 2
Clear Deli Drawer •
•••
Gallon Door Storage •
••••
Dairy Center •
•••
Adjustable Door Bins 4 5 5
Fixed Door Racks 1
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FREEZER FEATURES:
N/A Glide-Out Baskets 1 Wire Shelf 1 Wire Shelf Glide-Out Baskets Glide-Out Baskets
N/A 2 Door Racks 2 Door Racks
Freezer Access (front / fridge door
to inside / freezer drawer) 8
1⁄4"
8
3⁄4"
5
1⁄4"
OTHER FEATURES:
Factory-Installed Ice Maker N/A Optional N/A Optional Standard Standard
Internal Water Dispenser N/A N/A N/A N/A Standard Standard
Left Hand Hinge Optional Optional Optional Optional N/A N/A
Chrome Trim Accents ••••••
Color-Matched Enamel Sides ••••
Color-Matched Textured Sides • •
Hand-Buffed Gloss Enamel Doors ••••••
Dual Temperature Controls •••••
Quiet Sound Package • • •
Rollers & Levelers Leveler •••••
Energy Guide Rating (KwH/yr.) 368 448 398 388 505 451
Energy Star Compliant** •••
Electrical Requirement 120V, 15A, 60Hz 120V, 15A, 60Hz 120V, 15A, 60Hz 120V, 15A, 60Hz 120V, 15A, 60Hz 120V, 15A, 60Hz
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
90 lbs.
360 lbs. 205 lbs. 350 lbs.
450 lbs. 410 lbs.
NORTHSTAR™ RANGE FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Electric Range
1954
Dual-Fuel Range
1955
All Gas Range
1956
RANGE OVERALL DIMENSIONS:
30"W x 49"H x 28
1⁄2"
D (Plus 2" Handle) – Height to cooking surface is 36".
Self-Cleaning Electric Oven (4.3 cu. ft.)
Oven Size: 25"W x 16"H x 17
1⁄2"
D
• •
Self-Cleaning Electric Convection Oven (4.0 cu. ft.)
Oven Size: 25"W x 16"H x 16
1⁄2"
D
optional optional
Gas Self-Cleaning Oven with Top Broiler (4.0 cu. ft.)
Oven Size: 25"W x 15 1/2"H x 17
1⁄2"
D
•
Delayed Start Baking/Cleaning
•••
Variable Temperature Broil
•••
Door-Activated Oven Lights with manual over-ride
Halogen Halogen Incandescent
Heavy Duty, Plated Oven Racks
•••
Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan
•••
RANGE TOP:
Electric High-Speed Radiant Elements under glass
•
Gas: Sealed Surface Burners with cast grates
• •
Converts to L.P. (Propane)
• •
Electronic Spark with Re-ignition
• •
Chrome frame around range top
•••
POWER RATINGS:
Power Source (208 to 250V) appliance rating
220V-40A 220V-25A 110V-10A
Radiant Elements, 1,500 watts (Rear Elements)
2
Radiant Elements, 2,000 watts (Front Left)
1
Radiant Elements, 2,500 watts (Front Right)
1
Gas Top Burners, 8,000*BTU NG (Rear Burners)
2 2
Gas Top Burners, 12,000*BTU NG (Front Right)
1 1
Superburner, 15,000*BTU NG (Front Left)
1 1
*Ratings for Liquid Propane approx. 10% lower
Power Ratings NG (BTUs)
43,000 58,000
Power Ratings LP (BTUs)
38,700 52,200
Power Ratings – Oven burner NG (BTUs)
16,000
All 220V ranges come with standard four wire range cords attached. NOTE: The new electrical standard (Jan. 98) requires that a four wire range cord be used in all new construction. Please advise
if a three wire range cord is required (used only in existing construction). Electrical receptacle and gas piping should be installed in approximately the center of opening, 6 inches off the floor.
STAINLESS STEEL WARMER (BECOMES LOWER STORAGE DRAWER WHEN WARMER NOT IN USE.)
Located behind the drawer face. Heat settings from proofing (80˚) to 225 degrees (F). optional optional not available
Dimensions: 26
3⁄4
" W x 22
1⁄2
" D x 5
3⁄8
"
H
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
305 lbs. 315 lbs. 325 lbs.
RANGE HOOD SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL: 1962 1961
Type Outside Vent Recirculating
Width 29
3⁄4
"29
3
/
4
"
Depth 22" 20
1
/
2
"
Height 5
7⁄8
"5
1
/
8
"
Fan 380, 560, 640, 720, & 800 cfm. 150, 200, 330, & 400 cfm.
Lights 2 Halogen 2 Halogen
MICROWAVE SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL: 1953
Capacity 1.6 Cubic Feet
Power Output 1200 Watts
Overall Dimensions 22" W x 12" H x 20" D
Cabinet Opening (minimum) 24
7⁄8
" W x 15
5⁄16
" H x 21" D
Weight (shipping / net) 49 lb. / 31 lb.
Power Source 120v, 60 Hz.
Power Consumption 1460 W
COLORS:
Northstar™ appliances feature tough powder-coated and Dupont™ automotive finishes. These paints are
durable, fade-resistant and long-lasting, but care should be taken to avoid scratches. Polish with a soft cloth
and window cleaner as required. Do not use abrasive cleansers on painted surfaces.
Colors may not be exactly as shown.
WARRANTY:
One year, for parts and labor. An additional four year warranty (five years total), parts only, applies to
range / oven burners and elements, sealed refrigeration unit and microwave inverter.
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Elmira, Ontario
N3B 3P1
Phone: (519) 669-1281
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Fax: (519) 669-1774
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