2 A Note To You p-gz;“fd- 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Usin the Set& 8 leaning Cycle 19 Caring For Your Range 22 If You Need iiFtc2: 28 Warranty 32 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions SELF-CLEANING TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. or comments. GAS RANGE MODEL SF365BEY TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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.
Important safety 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 satisfactory operation.
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 injured, or a fire could start.
When using harm. Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to selfcleaning. the oven Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. l l Grease . Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. l l l Do not use water on grease fires.
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 Positioning Page .7 Broiling ........................................................... 13 racks and pan8 .............................. .9 Broiling tlp~ .................................................... 14 burnen For best air circulation Setting Paw ................................ Using the surface .................................... .10 the clock ............................................... 11 Energy saving tips ..............................
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. RECOMMENDED USE SElTlNG LlTE HI l l l l l LOW l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor. To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. To hold a rapid boil. To fry chicken or pancakes. For gravy, pudding and icing.
Home canning information The large 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 beat results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner. Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop. 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 heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. l Place the pane so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1 G-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and 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.
Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. 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. 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 an hour.
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. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The oven burner will automatically light in 60-60 seconds. 4. When baking, preheat the oven for 10 minutes. Put food in the oven.
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. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip it over. 2.
5. Set the Oven Selector to BROIL. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. The broiler will automatically seconds. light in 50-60 6. When brolllng Is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature to OFF. Broiling l Control tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. l lf you broil small quantities, you may want to use a small broiler pan.
Broiling rack position chart y%q--pJ 3 / Energy ooo@o- Medium and well-done steaks and hamburgers: well-done foods such as chicken, lobster, ham slices and pork chops saving ,4 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. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product. l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids.
Using the automatic The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set ... even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the delayed time cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. ... undercooking will result. Before using the MEALTlMER clock, make aura the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See ‘Setting the cloclc on page 11.
To start baking/roasting and stop automatically: now 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in. 3. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 4. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the bakindroasting temperature you want. 5.
The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer before removing. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out. Replacing the storage drawer: 1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. 2.
Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle I In This I Section How the cycle work8 Before Page Paw ........................................ you 8tart ................................................ 19 Setting the 19 Special 20 control8 ....................................... tips .................................................... .21 The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior.
l Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. l l l NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur. Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle. Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny.
Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The Clean Indicator Light will corns on. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is started, the Lock Indicator Light comes on when the oven temperature goes above normal baking’ roasting temperatures. The door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved when the Lock Indicator Light is on. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven reaches normal baking/ roasting temperatures, the Lock Indicator Light will go off.
Caring For Your Range In This Section Pa* Surfaoe burner gcatea and reflector panm......22 IiRup cooktop ................................................. 23 Surface burners ................................................ 23 Paw cleaning ohwt ................................................ 25 The oven li#bt U...................“.....................”...27 Your range is designed for ease of care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home.
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. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l 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.
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 lii off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners (see page 23) or call a qualified technician for adjustment.
Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE PART Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Control panels Sponge and warm, soapy water Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They may damage the finish of the knobs. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water OR l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. l ;;h, rinse and dry thoroughly. Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Seff-Cleaning cycle. Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding.
The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking, and from high oven temperatures. Because bulb cover is made of glass, be careful not to drop it.
If You Need Assistance Or Sewice 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 toll-free telephone number 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.
PROBLEM Burner flames are uneven SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE Burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin (see pages 23 and 25). If this fails, call an authorized WhirlpoolSM service technician for service. Contact an authorized WhirlpoolSM service technician to check air/gas mixture. Burner flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off 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.
2. If you need assistance 4. If you need FSP ... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-l 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 WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WlLL 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.
