UseAhdCare A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring for Your If You Need 24 Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with STANDARD-CLEANING TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. questions GAS RANGES MODELS or comments.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or including damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
l l l l l l l Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it. Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range. They could be burned or injured. Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly. Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or qured, or a fire could start.
l Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. l l 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 Dan. Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners. When l l using the oven Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface Positioning burners racks and pans .............................. standing Baking/roasting .9 Page Adjusting the oven temperature control . . . . . . . . 13 Broiling .............................................................. saving tips.. ......................................... ..................................... 10 Energy pilots ................................... 11 The oven vent .................................................
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. Cookware tips There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cooking utensils for your needs. RECOMMENDED USE SETTING l NOTE: For best results and greater fuel l To light the burner.
Home canning information The larger diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop. To protect your range: l For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner. 9 Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop. l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high.
For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even hear to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1 X-2 inches (4-5 cm) of spacearoundeachpan andbetweenpansand oven walls. There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm). l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time. Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans.
Lighting (models standing SF3OOOSY, SF304BSA, To light range SF302BSA pilots and SF302PSY) pilots: Make sure all controls are turned off. Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop. Lift the cooktop. (See “Lift-up cooktop” on page 16.) To light, hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners. The pilot flame should be %to 3/sin (.6-l cm) high. 4.
Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The oven burner will automatically light in 50-60 seconds. 3. When baking, preheat the oven for 10 minutes. Put food in the oven. NOTE: Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles.
Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can adjust them by following these steps: Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip it over.
4. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. The broiler will automatically light in 50-60 seconds. 5. When broiling is done, turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. NOTE: Do not preheat the broiler before using. Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling. Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently.
The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged: l Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the backguard. l Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket. l See Installation Instructions for further details.
Lift-up cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates. 2. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling. * Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame. 3. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas.
5. Before putting the burners back, dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes. 6. Replace burners, making sure they are properly seated and level. Replace screws. 7. Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color. If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners (see page 16), or call a qualified technician for adjustment.
To replace: 1. Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position. Be careful if pulling the hinges open by hand. Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers. 2. Hold the door at the sides near the top. Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door. Insert arms evenly, as far as they will go, 3. If the door is not in line with the oven frame, remove it and repeat the above steps. 4. Replace the screws on the oven door.
Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range.
r-- PART _--.iI Broiler drawer, pan , and grid (clean after ! each use) TO USE ----. WHAT Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water -- Oven racks --Oven door glass (Models SF304BSA and SF302BSNBEA) I-Oven , cavity .- .-..-___ Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water -____ Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN Clean after each use. 9 Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
I PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner makes popping noise when on Burner is wet from washing Let dry. Control knob(s) will not turn You are not pushing in before turning. Push control knob(s) in before turning to a setting. Cooking results are not what you expected The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Instructions.) Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 13.) Preheat oven if called for in recipe.
2. If you need assistance ... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. If you prefer, write to: Mr.
WHIRLPOOL” Gas Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service companv. WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the cooking product. 2. Instruct you how to use the cooking product. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4.
