Use& CareGuide CONTINUOUS-CLEANING GASRANGE SF337PEX(Shown) STANDARD-CLEANING GASRANGE SF317PEX
Contents hportsnt Safety InstrucUons ..................!?!Z Using Your Rang. .......................................... .6 Using the surface burners .............................. 6 Setting the dock ............................................ .7 Using the Minute Timer .................................. 7 Using the oven control ................................... 8 Baking/roasting .......................................... .8 Adjusting the oven temperature control.. .... . Broiling.. .....................
ImportantSafetyInstructions t&S ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appllanca. there are specific installation and safety precautbns which must be folbwed lo ensure safe and satisfactory operation. To reduce the rWc of fire, l lactrlcal ahoc& Injury to .
fmportant !Safety lnstrudbns Continued l Install or bcate the range only in accordance wlth the provided lnstallatiin Instructions. It Is recommended that the range bs installed by a qualifii installer. The range must be properly aDnnected to the oper gas sqqdy and checked for leaks. r he range must also be properly mnnected to electrical supply and grounded. l l l l l l l l To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance, the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket.
l l l l l l l l l l Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe far use on the range. Only certain types of glass, glassceramic. ceramic. earthenware 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 cnurld cause injury.
UsingYourRange Usingthe surface burners Control knob0 must be pushed Irr, then turned to the LITE fxuiitii. The cliiing riourKl is the ignition sparking. To stop the clicking sound after the burner liits. turn the aontrol knob bedc to a desired setting. The control knob can be set anywhere between HI and OfF. Surface burner rnarksm The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surfaca burner is turned on by that knob. Unlll you get uti to the ssttlng% w the followhg as a gufde. For beat resutts.
Settingthe clock ven the range Is connectsd to power, the clock p&p$y will blink at ‘88:W until the tlme-ofday Tub the Set Knob in either direction to set timedday. (Knob must be turned four or fiie cliis before time will advance.) The Inverted triangle and the ckbck lights will light up on the display while the time is being set. Usingthe Minute Timer The Minute Timer &es not start or stopthe oven. tt works like a kitchen timer. il can be set in minutes and seconds up to 9 hours 50 minutes.
Setting the clock and timer The clock/timer acts as both a time-ofday clock and as a minute timer. To set time of day: When the range is connected to power, the clock display will blink at 88:88 until the time-of-day is set. To set time-of-day, depress the Set Button once. The triangle and clock signal lights on the display will light up and remain lit until the time is set. Within 15 seconds, turn the Clock/Timer Knob to the correct time.
Clock Feature Change When setting the clock or using the Minute Timer, please instead of those found in your Use and Care Guide. use the following instructions Setting the clock When the range is connected to power, the clock display will blink at “88:88” until the time-of-day is set. 1. Push and hold the Set button while turning the Set Knob in either direction to the correct time-of-day. 2. Release the Set button of-day is set.
Uslng Your Range Continued To MXOI the Ylnute Timer before the oountdown lo completed: Turn the Set Knob to ‘0~00.’ If no other time is set within three seconds, the lime-May will reappear on the display. Usingthe ovencontrol Baklnglroastlng 1. Positiin the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltlon, pull rack out to stop, raise front edge and lift out When using one rack, the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
Adjudlng lh@ 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 naticing the change. Your new oven Is properly adjusted lo provide accurate temperatures. But, when mmpared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results. If. after using the oven for a period d time. you are not satisfied with the temperature setlings, they can be adJusted by folbwing these steps: 1.
Udng Your Range conthlud Brolllng The bmller drawer is located below the oven door. Always broil wfth the oven door clod. 1. PUNfhe broiler drawer open and tilt the door panel down. 2 Place broiler pan grii so grease can drain down sides into bwer part of broiler pan. See picture. 3. Before the broiler is turned on. place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three lovsk. Refer to a reliable cook&ok for bmlling chart. 4. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL.
CaringForYourRange Bun, ~ggy$gk~e S and We sure all controls are OFF and the range la cool before ckanlng. l Do not we oven cleanera, bleach or rust rainovera l Do not IJ~ grsollne or other flammable llqulds or vapors to clean this or any other appliance. l Keep the appllanoa area clear and free from combustfbk materials, gaoollne and other flammabie vaporr and Ilqulda . Do not obmuct the flow of wmboatkn and ventllatlon alr.
Csring For Your Ranga 5. Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place. NOTE When cleaning, never use steel wool, abrasives, or ammerciial oven cleaners which may damage the finish. After cleaning, make sure all control knobs point to OFF. 2 Lift off the burner grates. 3. Wash the grates with warm, soapy waler or in a dishwsher. Use a nonabrasive plastic scouring pad for heavily soiled areas. Rinse and dry well. 4. Replace burner grates.
Surfaceburnersand caps The cooktop and buner box areas are specially desIgned to make cleaning easier. Since the four burners are sealed. cleanups are easy and amvenient. lghor slot Typlal l urfacm bumor Rsma I Clernlng the burnera Always dean the burner caps after a spill-over. Keeping the burner caps dean will prevent Improper tgnition and an uneven flame. To’ dean, use warm, soapy water and a soft doth. if burner caps must be removed for soaking, folbw these steps: 1.
Caring For Your Range Continued 7. To repface burner cap, make sure cap is prqmrly aligned and leveled. Make sure that the locating pegs in the burner body fit into the recess in the underalde of the cap. The cap must he correctly seated on the burner body for proper operation of the burner. 8. Turn the burner on to determine if it will light If the burner does not IigM after deaning. contact an authoriied Whirlpoop” service technician. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.
Fat wtter bed8 up. Tulll~ black Usingthe continuous-cleaning oven (Model SF337PEX) Standard-deanirg oven walk are coated with smooth porcelain. Your continuouscleaning oven walk are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. A fat apatter beads up on the smooth surfax but spreads out on the rougher surface.
Caring For Your Range Continued RACKS-Use a soapy steel wool pad for best cleaning results. Rinse well. AND DOOR-Wash with warm, soapy water. Use a steel wool pad or plastic scouring pad for heavily soiled areas. Rinse well. WALLS Using loll (standard and contlnuous-cleanlng ovsns) 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.
Cleaningtips Control knobs Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Do not soak. Control panels Clean with warm, soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft doth. . Wash, rinse and dry well. * Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Exterior surfaces (other than control panels) Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cbth. l Wipe off reguiarly when cooktop and oven are mol. Use a nonabrasive plastic scruhbfrg pad for heavily soiled areas.
Theoven light The oven light will come on when you push the Oven Light Swit& on the control panel.Push the switch Gain to turn uff the light. l l Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Mr~ka mre 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 electrlcal ohock or burn& Be careful not to drop the bulb. Broken g&s could cause InJury. To replace the oven Ilght: 1.
If YouNeedServiceOrAssistance.= n We suggestyou follow these steps: 1. Before cslllng for asslstsnce ... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without Eels of any kind. If nothlng operates: Is the gas turned on? l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instrudions.
If You Need Ssrvka Continued Or Asslsfance 2. If you need as&tan& ._ Call Whlrlpool Consumer Asslstanca Center telephona number. Dial free from anywhere h the U.S.: l-Boo-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you In how to obtain satkfactory 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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WHIRLPOOL GasCookingProductWarranty GRO02 1 LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FS~repJamrnent parts and repair labor tc correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool M service company. WHtRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Servkx calls b: 1. brrect the installatbn of the amking product. 2. lnstrud you how tc use the axking product. 3. Replace house fuses or coned house wiring or plumbing. 4.
