Corporation Electric Range Use and Care Guide

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Electric Range

Use and

Care Guide

ROPER

Appliances

FES340V

FES370V

FES375V

Thank you for choosing a

Roper appliance.

This Use and Care Guide will help you

operate and maintain your new, quality-

built Roper range. Keep this Use and

Care Guide in a safe place for future

reference.

Complete and mail the

Product Registration Card.

This card enters your warranty into our

warranty system that insures efficient

claim processing, can be used as a proof

of purchase for insurance claims and

helps Roper to contact you immediately

in the unlikely event of a product-safety

recall.

Please remember

It is your responsibility to be sure that

your range:

Has been oronerlv installed where

it is protected from the elements,

and on a floor strong enough to

support its weight. (See the

Installation Instructions.)

Is not used by anyone unable to

operate it properly.

Is properly maintained.

Is used only for jobs expected of a

home range.

Is secured by properly installed anti-

tip bracket(s), with rear leveling

leg(s) positioned under bracket(s).

NOTE: Because this Use and Care Guide

covers several models, not all

illustrations shown or features discussed

will apply to your specific model.

Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Parts And Features

Using Your Range

Page

Using

the surface units _

The electronic oven controls

Setting the clock

Using the electronic Minute Timer

Using the Set/Cancel button

Using the oven

Using the electronic oven control

The oven vent

;

The storage drawer

Caring For Your Range

The control knobs

The control panel

Surface units and reflector bowls

Solid element surface units

The lift-up cooktop

Using the Self-Cleaning cycle

Cleaning chart

The

oven

light

Before You Call For Service

Warranty

How to get service or assistance

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Electric Range Useand CareGuide ROPER Appliances FES340V FES370V FES375V Thank you for choosing Roper appliance. a This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new, qualitybuilt Roper range. Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference. Complete and mail the Product Registration Card.
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Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the range. 2. Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recommended that the range be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. 3.
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0. DO NOT use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. 31. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks and other utensils. Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts. 28. DO NOT soak removable heating elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result. 29. DO NOT clean door heat seal. It is essential for a good seal.
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Using Your Range Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Solid element surface units are made of heavy cast-iron to provide even cooking. Each surface unit has a built-in protective limiter as a safety feature. The limiter senses uneven cooking temperatures and automatically reduces the heat level.
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The electronic oven controls Command buttons There are three parts in the oven control section: - The digital display. - The command buttons. - The Time/Temp Set Knob and Set/ Cancel button. Instructions for each oven control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. When you first plug in the range, the display will show four flashing “8”s. If after you set the clock (below) the display again shows four flashing “8’s, your electricity was off for a while. Reset the clock.
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Using the electronic control Using the oven Broiling Baking !I ii ii oven The electronic oven control will turn the oven on and off at times you set...even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc...undercooking will result. To start baking now and stop automatically: 1, Position the racks properly before turning on the oven.
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The oven vent To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven racks properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time-of-day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 5.) 3. Push the Cook Time button. “0:OO” will show in the large display and the HR indicator will come on. 4. Turn the Time/Temp Set Knob clockwise until the desired baking time shows in the small display. 5. Push the Stop Time button. The STOP indicator will come on.
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The storage drawer Replacing the storage drawer: To verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is engaged: The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range, and to check for installation of the antitip brackets. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: Levi& 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the stop. 2. Push up plastic lever on both sides of drawer. 3.
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Caring For Your Range Burn And Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns 1 or electrical shock. ’ The control Solid element surface (Model FES375V) 1 knobs 1. Turn control knobs to the OFF position. 2. Pull control knobs and command buttons straight off. 3. Wash in warm, soapy water. 4. Rinse well and dry completely. Do not soak. The control units panel 1.
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The lift-up cooktop (all models except FES375V) Using the Self-Cleaning 4. If you want the oven racks to remain shiny, remove from the oven and clean them by hand. Otherwise, put oven racks on second and fourth guides (guides are counted from bottom to top). After racks are cleaned in the SelfCleaning cycle, they become harder to slide. See page 12. Turn on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the SelfCleaning cycle. This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle.
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Setting the controls 1. Make sure the Clock is set to the right time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 5.) 2. Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right - the Clean position. 7. When the oven reaches normal baking temperatures, the LOCK and CLEAN indicators go off. Move the Lock Lever back to the left. Do not force it. Wait until it moves easily. 8. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth. If needed, touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad. How it works 3.
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Cleaning chart Burn And Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. PART HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Non-abrasive plastic scouring pad for heavilysoiled areas. aWipe off regularly when range is cool. . Do not allow food containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish.
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PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven door glass (Models FES370V 81FES375V) Spray glass cleaner or warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scouring pad. 1Make sure oven is cool. . Follow directions provided with the cleaner. . Wash, rinse and dry well. Self-Cleaning For areas outside the SelfCleaning area use warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads. 1Follow directions starting on page 10, “Using the SelfCleaning cycle. ” 1Do not use commercial oven cleaners.
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The oven light To replace the oven light: The oven light will come on when you push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push the switch again to turn off the light, Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard . Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. . The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven.
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Before You Call For Service If you are having an operating problem, check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance. OPERATING PROBLEM Nothing operates. WHAT TO DO CHECK IF . Range is properly connected to a live circuit with the proper voltage. 1 Reconnect range to electrical supply. (See Installation Instructions.) . Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. 1 Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Oven will not operate.
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LIMITED WARRANTY ROPER Appliances LENGTH OF WARRANTY (From date of purchase) PRODUCTS COVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY All Roper Appliances Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Refrigerators Freezers Air Conditioners Replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed refrigeration system (compressor, evaporator, condenser, drier or connecting tubing) which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship.