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Contents Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then Page Important Safety Instructions ........ .3 Using Your Flange .......................... .6 Using the surface burners .............. Setting the clock ............................ Using the Minute Timer .................. Using the oven control ................... Baking ........................................ Adjusting the oven temperature control ................
I Important SafetyInstructions 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. FOR YOUR SAFETY l DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION. l FOR YOUR SAFETY l IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. OPEN WINDOWS. 2.
Important Safety Instructions Continued l l l l l 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 the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. The range must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance, the appliance must be secured by properly installed antitip bracket.
l l l l l l l l l Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, eanhenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for ranges without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners. Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.
UsingYourRange Using the surface burners Control knobs must be pushed in, then turned to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignition sparking. To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn the control knob back to a desired setting. The control knob can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface burner markers Surface burner marker The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob.
In case of a prolonged power failure: Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lighted match near a burner and turn the control to the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the control to the desired setting. l l l l Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazard Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results. Be sure ail control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking.
Using Your Range Continued Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. Usingthe Minute Timer The Minute Trmer 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. Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer.
Using the oven control Baking I I. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, pull rack out to stop, raise front edge and lift out. The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1 l/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For more information, see the Cooking Guide. 2. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want.
Using Your Range Continued Adjusting the oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results.
Broiling The broiler drawer is located below the oven door. Always broil with the oven door closed. Pull the broiler drawer open and tilt the door panel down. Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down sides into lower part of broiler pan. See picture. Before the broiler is turned on, place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three levels. Refer to a reliable cookbook for broiling chart. 4. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL.
pven vent The oven vent Burn Hazard When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics. Use potholders to move pans. Never store plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners. CaringForYourRange Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and Explosion Hazard l Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. l Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.
Control panel and knobs 1. Turn control knobs to the OFF position. 2. Pull control knobs straight off. 3. Use warm, soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panels. Rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth. 4. Wash control knobs in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Do not soak. 5. Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place. NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel wool, abrasives, or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish.
Caring For Your Range Continued Surface burner grates and reflector pans 1. Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool. c . 2. Lift off the burner grates and remove reflector pans. 3. Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm, soapy water or in a dishwasher. Use a non-abrasive plastic scouring pad for heavilysoiled areas. Rinse and dry well. 4. Replace reflector pans and burner grates.
Surfaceburners To remove the cooktop, follow the instructions in “Removable cooktop” below. Wipe off surface burners with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth after each use. Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown below. If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners (see “Cleaning tips” on page 20), or call a qualified technician for adjustment. Typical surface burner flame Removablecooktop 1.
Caring For Your Range Continued 3. Wipe surface under the cooktop with warm, soapy water. Use a soap-filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavilysoiled areas. 4. Replace cooktop by fitting back of cooktop into grooves in rear brackets. Lower cooktop. Replace reflector pans and surface burner grates. l l Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Do not try to clean under the cooktop without removing it first. The cooktop could accidentally fall and injure you. Do not drop the cooktop.
Using the standardcleaning oven (Model SF31OOEW) The standard oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water, soapy steel wool pads or a commercial oven cleaner. See “Cleaning tips” on page 20 for further instructions. Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the heat seal, thermostat or exterior surfaces of Use foil during cooking to keep oven clean. See “Using foil” on page 19 for more information. Fat spatter beads up. Turns black. Standard porcelain Fat spatter spreads out. Burns away.
Caring For Your Range Continued Cleaning tips The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand. The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand cleaning may be needed. If you do more broiling than baking, hand cleaning may be needed. Use aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack according to instructions. Spill-overs may not burn away and could stain the bottom. Hand cleaning Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuouscleaning oven.
WALLS AND DOOR - Wash with warm, soapy water. Use a steel wool pad or plastic scouring pad for heavilysoiled areas. Rinse well. Using foil (standard and continuouscleaning ovens) To catch sugar or starchy spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack, slightly larger than the cooking container. l l Burn, Electrical Shock and Product Damage Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before using foil.
Caring For Your Range Continued Cleaningtips For cooked-on food: Remove burner from manifold with phillips screwdriver. Wash with warm, soapy water and a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad. Rinse and dry well. If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or l Control knobs Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Do not soak. l l l distort port. Do not use a wooden toothpick.
Standard oven Continuous-cleaning Clean with warm, soapy water or soapy steel wool pads. l Make sure oven is cool. l Remove door for easier access. l Clean heavily-soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. OR Use commercial oven cleaners. l Remove door for easier access. l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface. l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner. l Rinse well with clear water. l Use in well-ventilated room. Clean with warm, soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad.
Caring For Your Range Continued 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. l l 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. Be careful not to drop the bulb. Broken glass could cause injury. To replace the oven light: 1.
If YouNeedServiceOrAssistance... We suggestyou follow these steps: If soil is visible on continuouscleaning oven finish: l 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: l l l l l l Is the gas turned on? Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued 2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ service assistancetelephonenumber.Dialfree 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.
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WHIRLPOOr GasCookingProductWarrantyGROO LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool SMservice company. From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL 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.
