Whirlpool SF3000SY/EY User's Manual
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1. See Installation Instruc tions 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 16 and 19 Light pilot See Lighting standing pilots on page 11 Clean with a straight pin see pages 16 and 19 If this fails call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for service Contact an authorized WhirlpoolS service technician to check air gas mixture continued on next page 21 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner makes Burner is wet from washing Let dry popping noise when on Control knob s You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning to will not turn turning a setting Cooking results The range is not level Level range See Installation Instruc are not what tions you expected The oven temperature seems Adjust the oven temperature control See too low or too high 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 Use only tested recipes from a reliable tested or is not from a reliable source source The pans are not the type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom recommended in the recipe mended pan type and size There is not proper air circulation Allow 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on al2. Example XYZ Service Co s 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 Con sumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 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 23 WHIRLPOOL Gas Cooking Product Warranty a 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 Purchas
3. 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 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 Oven vent CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use How ever tipping can occur if excessive force or weight is applied 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 e See Installation Instructions for further details Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface burner grates Lift up cooktop Surface burners Your range is designed for ease of care Most cleaning can be done with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new 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 f
4. To check if the bracket is installed properly see The anti tip bracket on page 15 Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it e 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 e Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly e Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Do not attempt to light the oven burner on electric ignition models 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 Ras 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 and the oven door e Do not wear loose or hanging garments
5. of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For proper cooking follow these guidelines for specific foods e Angel and bundt cakes yeast breads frozen pies large roasts and turkeys place rack on lowest level e Casseroles muffins most quick breads and meats place rack on second or third level from bottom e Cookies biscuits cakes and non frozen pies place rack on second or third level from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see a reliable cookbook 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 If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury 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 Allow 112 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place
6. screws that hold each of the burners in place The screws prevent the burners from moving during shipment Remove the shipping screws with a Phillips head screwdriver lift the burner up tilt it to one side at the end closest to the ignitor and move it toward the back of the range This separates the burner from the gas valve at the front of the range so it can be easily removed 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 Screws 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 1 g 7 Occasionally check the burner flames for ai he 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 above or call a qualified technician for adjustment Sin Typical surface burner flame at the 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 s
7. 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 Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner It can overheat and may damage the utensil or cooking product 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 larger 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 surface burners at the same time Excessive heat build up 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 USING YOUR RANGE Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack the rack should be placed so the top
8. when using the range They could ignite if they 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 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 e 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 e 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spill
9. 16000706 816996 Rev A 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
10. A Note To You important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range 15 tf You Need Assistance Or Service 21 Warranty 24 Call TOLL FREE aul soot ales or Comments 1 800 253 STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGES TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS MODELS SF3000SY EY INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT SF304BSY TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SF302BSY BEY EN AAs 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 AWARNING 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 product damage scratc
11. E 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 e Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene formal dehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily from incomplete combustion Significant exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproductive harm Properly adjusted burners with a blue rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Venting with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure General e Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks The range must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded continued on next page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket
12. ange Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Anti tip bracket on wall behind backguard Oven vent Surface burners and grates Control panel Model and serial P number plate under cooktop Oven burner not shown Broiler drawer Control panel Surface burner Right rear Right front markers control knob control knob Left rear Left front Oven temperature control knob control knob control 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 Lighting standing pilots The oven vent Baking roasting The anti tip bracket 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 pilots Push in and turn or electric ignitors Standing pilots must be lit initially with a match following the directions 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 to LITE and the burner will light Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE Control knobs must be pushed in and turned to the LITE position On
13. e 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 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 Assistance and Service section of this book After checking Assistance and 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 3
14. electric ignitor models the clicking sound is the ignitor sparking After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting The control knob can be set 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 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 settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING to a desired setting LITE 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 To cook large amounts of vegetables to serve NOTE Do not cook with the control in the LITE position In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners with electric ignitors can be manually lighted Hold a lit match near a burner and slowly turn the control knob on until the burner lights After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting Power failures will not affect standing pilots AWARNING Burn Fire and Explosion Ha
15. hes dents etc and damage to your personal property 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 21 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 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 may result causing property damage personal injury or death DO NOT STOR
16. ith the temperature settings they can be adjusted 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 Locking screws L KA To raise To lower Se Ih Notches Tooth 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 apor 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 Reter to a reliable cook book for broiling chart Side view USING YOUR RANGE 4 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The broiler will automati cally light in 50 60 seconds 5 When broiling is done turn the Oven Tem perature Control to OFF NOTE Do not preheat the broiler before using Completely close the broiler drawe
17. l sides around pan when baking of the pans for air circulation Flame size does not fit the Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil cooking utensil being used When broiling you have not Completely close broiler drawer completely closed the broiler drawer 22 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 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide x s network of authorized i lp ol Whiripool service compa SERVICE Mies 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 REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service
18. oods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burner grates Removing the oven door Removing the oven bottom Cleaning chart AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock Fire and Explosion Hazard e Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning e Do not use oven cleaners 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 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE L 2 ift up cooktop Remove surface burner grates 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 ex tended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling e 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 pad on heavily soiled areas NOTE When cleaning under the cooktop on standing pilot models be careful not to extinguish pilots To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Replace surface burner grates Surface burners 1 2 16 Lift up the cooktop following the instructions above Before cleaning remove
19. or and oven bottom for easier access See pages 17 and 18 Wash rinse and dry well Oven cavity Sponge and warm soapy water Remove door for easier access Rinse well with water Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven e Remove door and oven bottom for easier cleaner for heavily soiled access areas e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner Rinse well with clear water 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 20 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 First we outline possible problems their causes and their solutions However you may still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service you will need to provide a complete descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information is needed to respond to your request properly 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 sa
20. oven bottom panel down fully into place on metal flanges on rear wall and insert the hold down screws 18 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean ail parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy water Control panel Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces other than control panel Sponge and warm soapy water Surface burner grates Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher Surface burners Sponge and warm soapy water Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution HOW TO CLEAN e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away 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 cleaners They may damage the finish of the knobs e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remo
21. overs that may ignite 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 replac ing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 _ was 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 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 On some models disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your r
22. r 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 conserve 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 i 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 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 such as casseroles The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located under the backguard The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent
23. r the oven burner pilot is burning stead ily 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 burner baffle and oven bottom 11 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 2 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 3 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes 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 5 When baking roasting is done turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when compared to your old oven the new design may give you different results if after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied w
24. 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 NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or roasting results Use a reliable kitchen timer to keep track of the cooking time USING YOUR RANGE Lighting standing pilots models SF3SOOOSY SF3O04BSY and SF302BSY To light range pilots 1 2 Make sure all controls are turned off Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop Lift the cooktop See Lift up cooktop on page 16 To light hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners The pilot flame should be 1 4 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 2 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control is turned off Remove the oven bottom see Removing the oven bottom on page 18 Then unscrew the burner baffle located on the burner see Installation Instructions for more information about the baffle Hold a lit match over the oven burner pilot located at the rear of the burner Afte
25. ure 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 17 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 Hinge arm 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 Place 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
26. ve the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool e In dishwasher wash with other cooking utensils e Dry completely Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Lift up the cooktop See page 16 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 If 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 continued on next page 19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE Broiler drawer pan Steel wool pad and and grid clean after warm soapy water each use HOW TO CLEAN 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 Paper towel and spray e Make sure oven is cool Models SF304BSY glass cleaner Follow directions provided with the and SF302BSY BEY OR cleaner Warm soapy water and Wash rinse and dry thoroughly a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Make sure oven is cool e Remove do
27. ve you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will The power cord is not plugged operate 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 Pilot is extinguished on standing pilot models 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 Pilot is extinguished on standing pilot models Burner flames are uneven Burner ports are clogged Burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off 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
28. zard e Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking Someone could RECOMMENDED USE e To light the burner After the burner lights turn control back be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON e If 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 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 right cooking utensils for your needs e For best results and greater fuel efficiency use flat bottomed utensils NOTE Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burners through
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