Use&Car Standard. Cleansg Gas Ranges A Note to You . . . . .. . . . . . . 2 Range Safety .. . . . . . . 3-5 Getting to Know Your Range ,..... . . . .. . , , -6 Using Your Range ,. . . . , , . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .7 Caring for Your Range . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 Troubleshooting .. . . .. 22 Requesting Assistance or Service . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 24 Index . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . 27 Warranty . . . . .. . . ,. . . . . . . .
ANOTE TOYou Thankyoufor buyinga ROPER@ appliance. Your ROPER range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure that YOU enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appjiance.
RANGE SMTY Yoursafetyis importantto us. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. I Tip Over Hazard Connect anti-tip bracket to the range. Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. Do not push down on the open oven door. Follow the Installation Instructions.
General Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. The range must also be properly connected to the electrical supply and grounded. 0 Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and soot, primarily from incomplete combustion.
Careandcleaninq l Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan. @Donot use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners. Whenusingthe oven l Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. l Do not clean door heat seal.
GETINCTOKNOWYOURRANCE This section contains captioned pictures of your range. Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like. Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in. (Model FGP335E shown) Oven vent (P. 14) &X Surface burners and grates (PP. 7, 16) \Clock/minute timer (Model FGP335E only) (Pm10) Control padel (PP. 7, 16) Anti-tip bracket (P.
USING YOUR RANGE To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently. JslNC THE SURFACE BURNERS Enerpysavingtips Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame. Doing so can result in death, heart attack, or convulsions. Your range comes with electric ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time you turn the control knobs to LIGHT.
JSING THE SURFACE BURNERS (CONT.) I In caseof a prolongedpowerfailure Cookware tips You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the setting you want. 0 The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid. 0 Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) cookware. l The pan material (metal or glass) affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats.
‘OSlTlONINC RACKS ANDPANS (CONT.) Extraovenrackposition (roastingrack) Use this rack position when roasting food too large to be placed on the first rack position. For proper roasting, follow these guide lines: 0 The rack must be level. 0 Use an adequate amount of liquid in the pan (meat juices or ov’en rack Do&ion water) so your food does not get overdone. 0 To pull the rack over the door you must tilt the rack up at the front.
SmINc ME aoat (MODELFCPf35E) 1. Push in the minute timer knob and turn it clockwise until the clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the minute timer knob pop out. Turn it clockwise until the minute timer hand points to OFF. NOTE: The clock setting will change if youpush in the knob when turning. USING THE MINUTE TIMER (MODELFGPjjJE) The minute timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.
BAKING/ROASTING IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “Range Safety” on page 4 for more infomation. 1. Place racks where you need them. For more I H Front I\ I on page 8. Rear 2. Push in and turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The oven burner will 3. When baking, preheat the oven for 10 minutes, then put your food in the oven. NOTE: Do not place your food directly on the oven bottom.
ADIUSTING MEOVEN TEMPERATIME CONIROL Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the temperature calibration by following the steps below. NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect reading.
BROIUNC The broiler is located below the oven door. Always broil with the broiler and oven doors closed. 4. Close the broiler door. NOTES: 0 Do not step on or apply weight to the broiler door when it is open. This could damage the door. 0 Do not preheat the broiler before using it. Completely close the broiler door during broiling. 1. Open the broiler door. Then pull out the broiler pan and grid. 5. Push in and turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise to BROIL.
BROIUNC (CONT.) Broihp guide Recommended pan positions are numbered from bottom (0) to top (2) (see page 13). For best results, turn your meat after about % of the broiling time. Turn chicken pieces after about ‘/2of the broiling time. Very thin cuts, such as fish fillets, may not need to be turned at all. You should rotate the broiler pan back to the front at the same time you turn the foods.
THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly. Tomakesurethe anti-tip bracketis fastened into place: 0 Look under the range (you may need a flashlight). Check that a leveling foot is positioned under the bracket. 0 See the Installation Instructions for further details. Tip Over Hazard Connect anti-tip bracket to the range.
CARING FORYOUR RANGE Your range is designed so you can care for it easily. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and working like new. Explosion Hazard ’ Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop. Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. &ANlNCCHART Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range.
DEANINC am (COW.) PART HOW TO CLEAN Surface burners (see “Lift-up cooktop and surface burners” on page 18 for more information) 1. Lift up the cooktop. (See page 18.) 2. Wipe off spills with a sponge and warm, soapy water right after the burner has cooled. For cooked-on food: 1. Remove the shipping screws (one on each side of both ignitors) with a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the burner from the support bracket. 2.
bMlP COOKTOP ANDSURFACE BURNERS 1. Remove the surface burner grates. I 1 I Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame. Doing so can result in death, heart attack, oi convulsions. at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. NOTE: Do not drop the cook-top. Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame. 5. Check the burner flames once in a while for proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in Ports color.
IFC-UPCOOWOPANDSURFACEBURNERSKONTJ 7. To lower the cooktop, lift the cooktop from both 8. Replace the surface burner grates. cooktop into place. For normal use of your range, you do not need to remove the door. However, if you have to remove the door follow the instructions in this section. Insert nail or screw here \ Oven Hinge hanger Toremove: 1. Open the door about halfway. Insert nails or screws into both hinge hangers. Do not remove them while the door is removed from the range. 3.
kMOVlNC THE OVEN DOOR (CONT.) Toreplace: NOTE: The nails or screws you inserted must still be in both sides of the door. 1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface. 2. Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat (at the bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of the front frame slot). 3. Position the door with the hinge hanger slots almost parallel to the front frame. 4.
REM~vINC MEOVEN ~0n0hii You can remove the panel in the oven bottom for cleaning. Toremove: 1. Let oven cool. 2. Remove the oven racks. 3. Remove the two hold-down screws at the rear of the oven. If the screws are too tight to remove by hand, use a screwdriver. 4. Place your fingers in the slots in the bottom panel and lift the rear of the panel up and back until the lip at the front of the panel is clear of the front frame of the oven cavity. 5. Lift the bottom up and out.
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 24. RANGE ~06 NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works l The range is not properly connected to the gas supply. Contact an authorized Roper service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply. (See the Installation Instructions.
SURFACE BURNERS PROBLEM CAUSE The burner fails to light l l You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See pages 17 and 18.) The burner flames are uneven l The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See pages 17 and 18.) The burner flames lift off the ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off l The burner needs cleaning. (See pages 17 and 18.) The air/gas mixture is incorrect.
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE ORSERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 22-23. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. IFYOUNEED ASSISTANCE ORSERVICE Call our Consumer Assistance Center toll free at l-800~44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737). Our consultants are available to assist you. w When calling: w Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see page 2).
INDM This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE 10 AIR CIRCULATION ..................................................... 9 MINUTE TIMER ........................................................ ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................. 15 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ................................. 2 ASSISTANCE ......................................................
WARRANW ROPER” GAS RANGE LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE 1 WE WILL PAY FOR FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company. WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range. 2. Instruct you how to use your range. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs. B.
