Whirlpool SF310PEY User's Manual
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1. 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 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter clockwise Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob To lower Broiling The broiler drawer is located below the oven door Always broil with the oven door closed 1 Pull the broiler drawer open and tilt the door panel down 2 Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down ribbing and through slots into lower part of the 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 levels Refer to a reliable cookbook for broiling chart Drain slot Rib Front 13 USING YOUR RANGE 4 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The broiler will automati cally light in 50 60 sec2. touch a hot surface burner and you could be burned e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch surface burners Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire e Keep range vents unobstructed e Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes can create an explo sion and or fire hazard e Do not use the oven for storage e Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cooktop e Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range can ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthen ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite e Turn pan handies inwar
3. Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide z network of authorized dol Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIA See Whirlpool Appilances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Pane
4. keep water boiling e Keep reflector pans clean for best heat reflection USING YOUR RANGE Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods Foop__ RACK POSITION Frozen pies large roasts 1st or 2nd rack turkeys guide from bottom Angel and bundt cakes 2nd rack guide most quick breads yeast from bottom breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins 2nd or 3rd rack cakes nonfrozen pies guide from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on first and third rack guides from bottom 6th oven rack position roasting rack 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 e The rack must be level e Use adequate amount of liquid meat juices or water so food does not get overdone e Do not try to pull rack out over door Rack will be at the same level as door when door is opened AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e lf rack s must be moved while oven is hot use pothoiders or oven mitts to protect hands e Do not place items on the open oven door e Be careful when installing and removing large food items from sixth rack position Food will b
5. lt gt Whitlpdol Use AndCare A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range 16 if You Need Assistance Or Service 25 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments CONTINUOUS AND STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGES TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT MODELS ey TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE LA ON 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 Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause pr
6. oven soil during normal baking or roasting It is not designed to keep your oven spotless only presentably clean If you broil often you may see oven soil Follow hand cleaning tips on page 21 The door is cooler than the oven walls Soil will be more visible on the door than other areas in the oven See hand cleaning tips on page 21 Sugar and starchy spills may leave stains See page 21 for hand cleaning tips Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature contro on page 13 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil Completely close broiler drawer IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 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 William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63
7. RN ING home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and Burn Electrical Shock Fire and operating like new Explosion Hazard e Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning e For continuous cleaning ovens do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers s Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion Surface burner grates and reflector pans 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner grates and remove the reflector pans 3 Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace reflector pans and burner grates CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Pep cooktop 1 Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e 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 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pa
8. ailable in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burners through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e Pans should be easy to clean Check to be sure there are no crevices rough edges or areas where food might collect e Be sure pans do not tip whether they are full or empty e Use utensils only as they were intended to be used Follow pan instructions This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners 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 e For best 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 e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to
9. al surface burner flame at highest setting Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock To remove 1 Open the door as far as it will go 2 Remove the screws on each side of the oven door 3 Close the door about of the way 4 Lift the door up and off the hinges CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 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 Removing the oven bottom The panel in the oven bottom can be removed for cleaning To remove 1 Remove oven racks 2 Remove the two hold down screws at the rear of the oven If screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver 3 Place fingers in slots in bottom panel and lift rear of panel up and back until lip at the front of panel is clear of front frame of oven cavity 4 Lift bottom up and out To replace 1 Plac
10. asive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Exterior surfaces other than control panels e In dishwasher wash with other cooking utensils e Dry completely e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrub bing pad OR Dishwasher Surface burner grates and chrome reflector pans e Lift up the cooktop See page 17 e Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled For cooked on food e Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver e Wash with warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution e Rinse and dry well e f ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick e Do not clean surface burner in dishwasher Sponge and warm soapy water Surface burners Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrub bing pad OR Vinegar and water solution 22 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE HOW TO CLEAN e Clean after each use e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e After broiler is cool wipe interior wit
11. ch as casseroles e Keep reflector pans clean for best heat reflection USING YOUR RANGE 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 AWARNING 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 The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use How ever 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 e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the backguard e Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket See Installation Instructions for further details Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface burner grates and reflector pans Removing the oven bottom Lift up cooktop The continuous cleaning oven Surface burners Cleaning chart Removing the oven door The oven light Your range is designed for ease of care You can do most cleaning with items found around your AWA
12. d 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 e Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners When using the oven e Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately Y 4 mag e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning e Do not use oven cleaners in continuous cleaning oven model No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven e Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide e Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Disconnect the elect
13. d on heavily soiled areas To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Replace reflector pans and surface burner grates Surface burners 1 2 Lift up the cooktop following the instructions above Before cleaning remove screws that hold each of the burners in piace The screws prevent the burners from wobbling around during shipment Remove the shipping screws with a Phillips screwdriver and lift the burners up and out This separates the burners from the mounting bracket under each burner pair Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a sponge after each use To remove cooked on food soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad f ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 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 17 or call a qualified technician for adjustment Typic
14. e close to hot surfaces includ ing oven bottom and sides Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury 6th oven rack position USING YOUR RANGE 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 e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 1 2 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 e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another 10 USING YOUR RANGE 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 4 push in the knob when turning n T _ 3 Umap 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 You will hear a buzzer
15. e oven bottom panel in oven with the back raised about 6 inches or until you can insert the hold down lip at front of panel under the front frame of oven cavity 2 Push back of oven bottom panel down fully into place on metal flanges on rear wall and insert the hold down screws CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The continuous cleaning oven model SF330PEY Standard cleaning oven walls are coated with Fat spatter Standard smooth porcelain Your continuous cleaning oven beads up porcelain walis are coated with a special rougher porce Turns black lain 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 Fat spatter Continuous spreads out cleaning Burns away porcelain Cleaning tips e The oven window racks oven bottom and inside surface of door are not coated Clean them by hand e If you do more broiling than baking hand cleaning may be needed 20 Hand cleaning the continuous cleaning oven AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuous cleaning oven Some can 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 soil
16. ed 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 Use a steel wool pad or plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse well Once removed from oven both oven bottom and inside surface of door can be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner See pages 18 and 19 for removal instructions WALLS Apply ammonia with sponge Allow to soak for 15 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly Do not scrub or use abrasive or harsh cleansers CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away water from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive clean ers They may damage the finish of the knobs Control panels Sponge and warm soapy e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly water DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive clean OR ers They may damage the finish Paper towel and spray glass DO NOT spray cleaner directly on panel cleaner Apply cleaner to paper towel Sponge and warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabr
17. g sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting You can set the control knob anywhere between HI and LO Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Burner heat settings Use correct burner heat settings see next page If the heat setting is too high it can e Char bacon and cause curling e Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges e Toughen liver fish and seafood e Scorch delicate sauces and custards e Cause a boilover Push in and turn USING YOUR RANGE 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 LITE e To light the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables e To keep food warm until ready to serve NOTE Do not cook with the control in the LITE position In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners can be manually lighted Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position After the burner lights tur
18. grounded area where the range is in use They should e Gas fuels and their use in appliances can never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of Cause minor exposures to benzene formal the range They could be burned or injured dehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily e Do not operate the range if it is damaged or from incomplete combustion Significant not working properly exposure to these substances can cause continued on next page e 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 result Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure e Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual e DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS AREAS NEAR SURFACE BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window e Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they
19. h warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner Wash rinse and dry thoroughly PART WHAT TO USE Broiler drawer pan Steel wool pad and warm and grid clean after soapy water each use Oven racks Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad e Make sure oven is cool e Remove door and oven bottom for easier access See pages 18 and 19 e Wash rinse and dry well e Remove door for easier access Rinse well with water Oven cavity model SF310PEY Sponge and warm soapy water Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas e Remove door and oven bottom for easier access e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface e Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner e Rinse well with clear water e Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur e Make sure oven is cool e Remove door for easier access e Clean heavily soiled areas or stains Rinse well with
20. kage to airflow to and around range Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to a temperature setting Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 8 Clean with a straight pin see pages 17 and 22 Clean with a straight pin see pages 17 and 22 If this fails call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for service Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check air gas mixture Let dry Push control knob s in before turning to a setting continued on next page 25 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM Soil is visible on continuous cleaning oven finish Cooking results are not what you expected 26 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION You broil often Soil is on door Soil is caused by sugar and starchy spills The range is not level The oven temperature seems too low or too high The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler drawer The special finish is designed to gradu ally reduce
21. l MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 27 WHIRLPOOL Gas Cooking Product LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized From Date of Purchase Whirlpool service company 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 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when the cooking product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to the cooking product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exc
22. lusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S PART NO 316000707 816997 Rev A 1903 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
23. n the contro knob to the desired setting AWARNING Burn Fire Explosion and Product Damage Hazard e Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results e Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON e lf the flame should go out while cooking or if there is a strong gas odor turn the burners OFF Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner If gas odor is still present see safety note on page 3 Failure to follow these precau tions could result in explosion or fire e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or cooking product 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 e NOTE For best results and greater fuel efficiency use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface burners Utensils with rounded warped ridged porce lain enamel ware or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating which aamagss ti the utensil and or surface burner Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now av
24. oduct damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property AWARNING e ALL RANGES CAN TIP e INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE e SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For more information see the The anti tip bracket on page 15 Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day lf you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 25 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date 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 AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to pers
25. onds 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 effi ciently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible e Start food on higher heat settings then set surface burner control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible e Use the more efficient surface burners instead of the oven when possible e Turn on the surface burner only after placing filled pan on the burner grate e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also e Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items su
26. ons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions includ ing the following WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier General cancer or reproductive harm Properly Oo adjusted burners with a blue rather than a e Install or locate the range only in accordance yellow flame will minimize incomplete with the provided Installation Instructions combustion Venting with a hood or an open The range must be installed by a qualified window will further minimize exposure installer The range must be properly e Do not store things children might want above connected to the proper gas supply and the range Children could be burned or checked for leaks The range must also be injured while climbing on it properly connected to electrical supply and e Do not leave children alone or unattended in
27. re calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation instructions Nothing will operate The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Range is not properly connected to gas supply A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Controls are not set correctly The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked The Oven Temperature Control is not turned to a temperature setting The oven will not operate Burner fails to light The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Burner ports are clogged Burner flames Burner ports are clogged are uneven Burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off Burner makes popping noise when on Control knob s will not turn Burner is wet from washing You are not pushing in before turning Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Reset controls if needed Remove bloc
28. rical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS __PARTS AND FEATURES im 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 Anti tip bracket on wall behind backguard Manual oven light switch Clock minute timer Oven vent Surface burners grates and reflector pans Model and serial number plate under cooktop Control panel Oven burner not shown Broiler drawer Control panel Left front Left rear Oven temperature Right rear Right front control knob control knob control control knob control knob Surface burner markers USING YOUR RANGE Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface burners Adjusting the oven temperature control Positioning racks and pans Broiling For best air circulation Energy saving tips Setting the clock The oven vent Using the Minute Timer The anti tip bracket Baking roasting To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface burners Your range is equipped with electric ignitors Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used Push in control knobs and turn them to the LITE position The clickin
29. water e Do not use commercial oven cleaners e Most fat spatters on oven walls and floor will gradually reduce to a present ably clean condition during baking Sponge and warm soapy water Oven cavity model SF330PEY 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light To turn the light on use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel To replace the oven light i 1 2 24 AWARNING Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard 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 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply K Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Befo
30. when the set time is up NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer hes Ore Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand 10 n Jas passes the setting you want l o I wrae 9 ued 3o TORP 2 Without pushing it in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF USING YOUR RANGE 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 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 When baking preheat the oven for 10 min utes Put food in the oven NOTE Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 4 During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting N d 5 When baking roasting is done turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF 12 USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use So
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