Whirlpool SF305BSW/EW User's Manual
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1. e Remove door for easier access See page 18 e Wash rinse and dry well Remove door for easier access Rinse well with water Remove door for easier access Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surtace e Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner e Rinse well with clear water Use in well ventilated room continued on next page 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven cavity continued Do not allow commercial oven clean ers to contact the heat seal thermo stat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur 22 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 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before 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 PROBLE2. Clean with a straight pin see pages 17 and 21 Light pilot See Lighting standing pilots on page 11 continued on next page 23 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE SOLUTION Clean with a straight pin see pages 17 and 21 If this fails call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for service PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Burner Burner ports are clogged flames are uneven Burner Air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized Whirlpool flames lift off service technician to check air gas ports are mixture yellow or are noisy when turned off Burner makes popping noise when on Burner is wet from washing Control knob s will not turn Push control knob s in before turning to a setting You are not pushing in before turning Cooking results are not what you expected The range is not level Level range See Installation Instructions The oven temperature seems too low or too high Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 The oven was not preheated as Preheat oven if called for in recipe the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type an
3. gt ae Whitlpool HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare A Note to You Important Safety Instructions Parts and Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring for Your Range 16 If You Need Assistance or Service 23 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGES TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT MODELS SF3020SW EW TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND SF305BSW EW KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ie 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 Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appli ance This will help us notify you about any new information 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 AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions dangers as personal injury bu
4. help make it easier to clean the oven AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock To remove 1 Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in 3 To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly 18 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removing the broiler carriage The broiler carriage can be removed for easier cleaning To remove 1 Pull broiler drawer open Broiler door will tilt down when opened 2 Remove the broiler pan and grid Broiler pan and grid 3 Slightly lift broiler carriage and pull all the way out Broiler carriage To replace 1 Push broiler carriage in until carriage is Placement locked under placement tab in rear of broiler carriage body Make sure spring clip at front of carriage snaps into slot in broiler carriage body Carriage must be snapped into body whenever you are baking roasting 2 Replace broiler pan and grid 3 Close broiler drawer all the way Spring clip CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy Turn knobs to OF
5. pilots or electric ignitors Standing pilots must counterclockwise be lit initially with a match following the direc tions on page 11 The pilot light will remain lit when the burners are turned off To turn a burner on again just push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise to LITE and the burner will light Electric ignitors automati cally light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE Push in the control knob and turn counter clockwise to the LITE position On electric Surate bummer t N ignitor models the clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting You can set the control knob anywhere between HI and OFF marker 8 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 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 SETTING RECOMMENDED USE To light the burner After the burner lights turn con
6. F and pull straight water away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF Control panels Sponge and warm soapy Wash rinse and dry thoroughly water Do not use steel wool or abrasive OR cleansers They may damage the finish Paper towel and spray e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel glass cleaner Apply cleaner to paper towel Exterior surfaces other than control panels Sponge and warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 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 Be careful when cleaning around the model and serial number plate the numbers wipe off easily e In dishwasher wash with other cooking utensils e Dry completely e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Dishwasher OR Surface burner Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad 20 PART WHAT TO USE Surface burners Sponge and warm soapy water War
7. M Nothing will operate The oven will not operate Burner fails to light The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Range is not properly con nected 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 Pilot is extinguished on stand ing pilot models 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 Pilot is extinguished on stand ing pilot models POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instruc tions 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 blockage to airflow to and around range Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to a temperature setting Light pilot See Lighting standing pilots on page 11 Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instruc tions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 8
8. POOL Gas Range Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company 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 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range 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 exclusion 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 If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service add
9. d oven If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the temperature calibration 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 ii 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the Locking control knob Note the position of the aclews Notches notches To raise aS To lower move the tooth a notch to the left Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and turn skirt counter Skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the right Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and turn skirt clockwise to Broiling The broiler drawer is located below the oven door Always broil with the oven door closed ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not step on or apply excess weight to broiler drawer when open Doing so could damage the door USING YOUR RANGE 1 Pull the broiler drawer open Broiler door will tilt down when opened 2 Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down sides 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 4 Close broiler drawer 5 Push in and tu
10. d size The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circula tion around pan when baking 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 Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler drawer Completely close broiler drawer 24 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 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 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service o Whirlpool has a Whi ol nationwide network of SERVICE authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service techni cians are trained to fulfill the product war ranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service compa
11. e cooktop without removing it first Failure to follow this precaution could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame Wipe surface under the cooktop with warm soapy water and a sponge Use a soap filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Replace cooktop by fitting studs on back of cooktop into guide holes in rear vertical supports Lower front of cooktop Avoid hitting the control panel Replace surface burner grates Surface burners 1 Remove the cooktop following the instructions above 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 If 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 4 Occasionally check the burner fiames 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 5 Replace cooktop Typical surface burner flame at highest setting Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will
12. factory operation AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion could 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 e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e 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 e Install or locate the range only in accor burners with a blue rather than a yellow dance with the provided Installation flame will minimize incomplete combus Instructions The range must be installed tion Venting with a hood or an open by a qualified installer The range must be window will further minimize exposure properly connected to the proper gas e Do not store things children might want supply and checked for leaks The range above the range Children could be burned must also be properly connected to or injured while climbing on it electrical supply and g
13. gh to cause burns Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch an open flame and you could be burned IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch an open flame 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 e Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard e Do not use the oven for storage e Do not use aluminum foil to line area around burners oven bottom or any other part of the range Use aluminum foil only as recommended in this manual e Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result e Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cooktop Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splatter ing or spillovers left on a range could ignite and burn you Pan size is espe cially 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 earthenware or other glazed utensils a
14. her details Caring for Your Range In This Section Surface burner grates Removing the oven door Removable cooktop Removing the broiler carriage Surface burners Cleaning chart Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new AWARNING Electrical Shock Fire and Explosion Hazard Keep appliance area clear and free of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids e Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning e Do not use bleach or rust removers e 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 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner grates 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burner grates 16 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removable cooktop 1 2 Remove surface burner grates Lift front of cooktop enough to clear the front of the range Grasp both sides of the cooktop lift and pull forward to remove AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not try to clean under th
15. itional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 07725300 4363407 1994 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
16. m soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution Broiler drawer Steel wool pad and pan and grid clean warm soapy water after each use CARING FOR YOUR RANGE HOW TO CLEAN e Remove the cooktop See page 17 e Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled For cooked on food 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 dish washer e Clean after each use e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e After broiler is cool wipe interior with warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy Steel wool pad Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water Oven door glass some models Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Sponge and warm soapy water Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Make sure oven is cool
17. n burner pilot is burning steadily check burner lighting by turning the Oven Temperature Control to a temperature above 140 F 60 C The burner will take 50 60 seconds to light Replace the broiler drawer USING YOUR RANGE Control panel Pilot adjustment screw USING YOUR RANGE Baking roastin 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 pull rack out to the stop raise the front edge and lift out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven burner will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 3 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes Put food in the oven NOTES e Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 4 During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the tem perature setting 5 When baking roasting is done turn the Oven Temperature Control clockwise to OFF 12 USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your ol
18. ny 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 REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances 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 appli ance 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 Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer 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 25 WHIRL
19. re suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WR m e 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 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 Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately ANN eS 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 multi purpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning e Do not clean door heat seal It is essen tial 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
20. rn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL The broiler will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 6 When broiling is done turn the Oven Temperature Control clockwise 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 efficiently 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 e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible Start food on higher heat settings then set surface burner control on low to finish cooking e Use the more efficient surface burners instead of the oven when possible 14 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 to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in oven e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try
21. rns fire which could cause product damage and electrical shock scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property A WARNING eALL RANGES CAN TIP e INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE eSEE 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 If 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 23 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 2 Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE 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 satis
22. rounded e Do not leave children alone or unattended e Gas fuels and their use in appliances can in area where the range is in use They Cause minor exposures to benzene should never be allowed to sit or stand on formaldehyde carbon monoxide and any part of the range They could be soot primarily from incomplete combus burned or injured tion Significant exposure to these Do not operate the range if it is damaged substances could cause cancer or or not working properly reproductive harm Properly adjusted 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 Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual LAN 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 sur faces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door could also become hot enou
23. s 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 Lighting standing pilots To light range pilots 1 2 Make sure all controls are turned off Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop Remove the cooktop See Removable cooktop on page 17 To light hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners The pilot flame should be to in 6 1 cm high If the pilot flame needs adjustment turn the pilot adjustment screw midway down the length of the manifold pipe behind the control panel Lower the cooktop and replace the grates before using the surface burners To light oven burner pilot 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control is turned off Pull broiler drawer open Broiler door will tilt down when opened Remove broiler pan grid and broiler carriage see Removing the broiler Carriage on page 19 Hold a lit match over the oven burner pilot located at the rear of the burner After the ove
24. servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Whirlpool service company or Qualified Agency e Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 Oven vent Surface burners and grates Mode and serial number plate under cooktop Control pane Sal Oven burner a Anti tip IR gt not shown bracket Broiler drawer Control Panel Left front Left rear Oven temperature Right front Right rear control knob control knob control knob control knob control knob Using Your Range in This Section Using the surface burners Broiling Positioning racks and pans Energy saving tips For best air circulation The oven vent Lighting standing pilots The anti tip bracket Baking roasting Adjusting the oven temperature control 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 either standing Push in and turn
25. t for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cookware for your needs e NOTE For best results and greater fuel efficiency use only flat bottomed cook ware in good condition The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight 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 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 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 Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners USING YOUR RANGE 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 e Do not place canner on two s
26. to cook the rest of the meal in it also Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven Oven vent through a vent located in lower part of i backguard The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting will result NOTE Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners A WARNING 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 Use potholders to move pans The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured A WARNING Personal Injury Hazard To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with properly installed anti tip bracket supplied with range e If range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip bracket is engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged e Look under the range a flashlight may be needed Check that the anti tip bracket overlaps the base of the range in the right rear or left rear corner See Installation Instructions for furt
27. trol back to a desired setting 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 e To cook large amounts of vegetables Low 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 turn the control knob to the desired setting AWARNING Fire and Explosion Hazard e If the flame should go out while cook ing or if there is a strong gas odor turn the burners OFF Wait five min utes 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 precautions could result in explosion or fire Be sure all contro 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 Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or cooking product Cookware tips No one brand of cookware is bes
28. urface 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 keep water boiling e Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions 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 RACK POSITION 1st or 2nd rack guide from bottom Frozen pies large roasts turkeys angel food cakes Bundt cakes most 2nd rack guide from bottom quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies When baking on two racks arrange racks on first and third rack guides from bottom AWARNING Burn Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e f rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands Do not place items on the open oven door Failure to follow the above precautions could result in burns 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 Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best result
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