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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we 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.
Important READ safety AND SAVE Instructions THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 satisfactorv ooeration.
Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start. Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. Personal injury could resuft. Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure. Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual. l l l Ihrfl a Do not touch surface burners, areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven.
Care and cleaning 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 pan. Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners. When using the oven Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. 9 Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. l l l l Grease l Grease is flammable.
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 Page Using the surface burners ................. 7 Positioning racks and pans ............... 9 For best air circulation ..................... 10 Setting the clock ............................... 10 Using the Minute Timer.. ................. .ll Baking/roasting ................................ 12 Page :t$;J;ng the oven temperature . .. ...................... ................ ...... 13 Broiling ......................... ..................... 13 Energy saving tips ........
Until you get used to the settings, use the f&llowkg as a guide. For be& results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazard the control knob down to continue cooking. RECOMMENDED USE SETTING LITE l HI l l Medium Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results. . Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking.
-- -- Handles should be made of a sturdy, heatresistant material and be securely attached to the pan. l Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges or areas where food might collect. l Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty. 9 Use cookware only as it was intended to be used. Follow pan instructions. This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven.
Extra oven rack (roasting rack) position When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position, place rack on bottom of oven. For proper roasting, follow these guidelines: l The rack must be level. amount of liquid (meat l Use adequate l juices or water) so food does not get overdone. Do not try to pull rack out over door. Rack will be at the same level as door when door is opened.
2. Push the “up” or “down” pad to set the time of day. Each ‘Yap” of the “up” or “down” pad will increase or decrease the displayed time by one minute. If the “up” or “down” pad is held down, the displayed time will increase/decrease in ten-minute increments. 3. Push the Clock Set button to start clock operation. Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to 24 hours. 1. Push the Timer On/Off button.
- 7 Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 4 for more information. 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 and pans” on page 9. racks 2. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to the baking/ roasting temperature you want.
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: 1. Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip it over. 2.
5. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL. The broiler will automatically 50-60 seconds. light in 6. When broiling is done, turn the Oven Temperature Control clockwise to OFF. P @ 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 oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in lower part of backguard. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting will result. Oven vent NOTE: Never store plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners. Burn Hazard When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles left near the oven vent could become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics.
Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Surface burner grates and reflector pans ................................................... 16 Lift-up cooktop ................................. 17 Surface burners ................................ 17 Removing the oven door ................ .18 Page Removing the oven bottom ............ .19 The continuous-cleaning oven.. ..... .20 Cleaning chart ................................... 22 The oven light ...................................
Lift-up cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans. 2. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. I Personal Injury Hazard 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. r Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cook-top. Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooklop frame. 3. Wipe with warm, soapy water.
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. check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color. If flames lifl off pork, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners (see page 17), or call a qualified technician for adjustment. Ports 7. Occasionally I I .’ PPPaa a00 ‘.
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. Removing the oven bottom The panel in the oven bottom can be removed for cleaning. Burn Hazard Make sure all parts are cool before removing. Failure to do so could result in burns. To remove: 1. Remove oven racks. 2.
The continuous-cleaning oven (model SF330PEA) Standard-cleaning oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain. Your continuouscleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface. The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black. The spread-out fat on the rough surface gradually burns away at medium to high baking temperatures so the oven can return to a presentably clean condition.
Hand-cleaning cleaning oven the continuous- Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuouscleaning oven. Some could become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes. WINDOW-Keep clean with warm, soapy water. Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas. Rinse well. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. RACKS-Use a soapy steel-wool pad for best cleaning results. Rinse well. OVEN BOTTOM AND INSIDE SURFACE OF DOOR-Wash with warm, soapy water.
Cleaning chat-t Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l l l l Control panels Exterior surfaces (other than control panels) Sponge and warm, soapy water l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs. Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.
Surface burners HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE PART Sponge and warm, soapy water Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution Lii up the cooktop. (See page 17.) 9 Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled. l For cookedon l l l l food: Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver. Wash with warm, soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution. Rinse and dry well. If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin.
HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE PART Oven cavity (model l SF31 OPEA)continued Oven cavity Sponge and warm, soapy water (model SF33OPEA) l l l Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heat seal, thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range. Damage will occur. Make sure oven is cool. Remove door for easier access. Clean heavily soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. . DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS.
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 descrip tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
_- PROBLEM SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE Burner flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off Air/gas mixture is inconect. Contact an authorized Whirlpool@ service technician to check air/gas mixture. 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. Soil is visible You broil often.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooking results are not what you expected (continued) When broiling, you have not completely closed the broiler drawer. Completely close broiler drawer. The display is showing There has been a power failure. Reset the clock. (See page 10.) “88:88” 2. If you need assistance ... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
WHIRLPOOL@ Gas Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANN From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR 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.
