Whirlpool SF3000SW/EW User's Manual
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1. Oven vent Burner grates Surface burner and oven controls Sameer Heat seal q T oven a D Model and serial taD p A number plate NY AA N under cooktop Anti tip bracket Oven burner Removable oven not shown door STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGE SF3000SW EW Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 3 Using Your Range 05 6 Using the surface burners 6 Lighting standing pilots 7 Using the oven control 8 ES ARIS seraa ENANS 8 Adjusting the oven temperature CONTON arene E ess 9 Broil nearen ae 10 The oven vent eieseseeeeeeerreren 11 Caring For Your Range 12 Control panel and knobs 12 Surface burner grates 0 13 Surface burners ccccccceecee eens 14 Removable Cooktop c 15 Removable oven door e 16 Using the standard cleaning oven 16 Cleaning tips we fsaxsesatretisendedoans 17 If You Need Service Or Assistance c cee 18 Whirlpool Range Warranty 20 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the range is used To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or Soak area with liquid hand dishwash ing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing a2. 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 Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boil overs and spill overs Heavy splattering or spill overs left on a range can ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying 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 Use only dry potholders Moist or damp pothoiders 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 They could catch on fire 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 ranges without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully Let fat cool before attempting to handle it Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately Do not use wat
3. checking Service and Assistance additional help can be found by calling our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 76614 00 4315703 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
4. both locking screws Note the position of the indicator above mY C amp A Locking the top screw Screw 3 To lower the temperature turn skirt counterclockwise one click Each click equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperature turn skirt clockwise one click Each click equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob To raise 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 sides into lower part of broiler pan See picture 10 oven temp gg a ee a IE ET Te TT gt NS SAF E gt N Oven vent 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 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The broiler will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 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 The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent just under the backguard The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking will result AWARNING Burn Hazard When the oven is ON pan
5. e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box Have instructions in this book been followed Is the control knob Set in the correct position is the flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the unit obstructed Do not obstruct air flow to and around unit e Recheck suspected defect If burner fails to light e Is the range connected to electrical power e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box Are burner ports clogged See page 17 If burner flames are uneven e Are burner ports clogged See page 17 If burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off e The air gas mixture may be incorrect Call for service If burner makes a popping noise when ON e Is the burner wet from washing Let dry 18 If control knob s will not turn e Did you push in before trying to turn If cooking results aren t what you expected e Is the range level Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 9 e If needed have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for e Does the flame size fit the cooking utensil being used See the Cooking Guide e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide If baking have you allowed 1 1 2
6. to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Are the pans the size called for in the recipe e Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the surface burners being used See the Cooking Guide for more information on cooking problems and how to solve them 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consult ants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is nec essary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations 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 su nationwide network of authorized Whirlpools service companies 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 COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt iflpdol SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAI
7. RING amp PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SEAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you need FSP replacement 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 COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Con sumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer or Whirlpooi have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase anda complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request 19 lt
8. age 3 Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire e Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure Personal injury could result 2 lt _ ep lt i JJ J gt G2 m Lighting standing pilots To light range pilots 1 Make sure all controls are OFF 2 Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop Remove the cooktop See Removable cooktop on page 15 Using Your Range Continued 3 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 3 8 in 6 1 cm high a 4 If the pilot flame needs adjustment Control panel turn the pilot adjustment screw midway down the length of the Pilot manifold pipe under the control adjustment ane screw p 5 Replace the cooktop and the grates before using the surface burners To light oven burner pilot 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control is OFF 2 Remove the broiler drawer Slide drawer out to stops lift both sides then slide the rest of the way out 3 Hold a lit match over the oven burner pilot located at the rear of the burner 4 After the oven 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 5 Replace the broiler drawer Using the oven control Baking 1 Po
9. e sure all control knobs point to the OFF position Surface burner grates 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the burner grates 13 Bp D a p on lt a a i D ae GG m Caring For Your Range Continued fie Snr Typical surface burner flame 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy waier or in a dishwasher Use a non abrasive plastic scouring pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burner grates Surface burners To remove the cooktop follow the instructions in Removable cooktop on page 15 Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a soft cloth after each use Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the burners see Clean ing tips on page 17 or call a qualified technician for adjustment Removable cooktop 1 Remove surface burner grates 2 Lift front of cooktop enough to clear front of range Grasp both sides of the cooktop lift and pull forward to remove 3 Wipe surface under the cooktop with warm soapy water Use a soap filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 4 Replace cooktop by fitting back of Lower cooktop Replace surface burner grates AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e Do not try to c
10. er on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range 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 extin guisher Never leave surface burners unat tended at high heat settings A boil over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite Make sure surface burners are off when you are finished and when you aren t watching e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food e Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool e Do not store flammable materials on or near the range They could explode or burn Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range ts in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result Know where your main gas shut off valve is located Keep range vents unobstructed Clean your range regularly See care and cleaning instructions in this manual Be sure all range parts are cool before cleaning Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Ca
11. lcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card pro vided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers from plate located as shown and pur chase date from sales slip e Keep this book the Cooking Guide and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number You are responsible for Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to support its weight and where it is protected from the elements See the Installation Instructions e Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Properly maintaining the range e Using the range only for jobs ex pected of a home range e Making sure the range is secured by properly installed anti tip bracket s with rear leveling leg s positioned under bracket s 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 FINN NIT Ved To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or da
12. lean under the cooktop without removing it first The cooktop could acci dentally fall and injure you e Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 15 cooktop into grooves in rear brackets cd P G2 TI lt ce 19 P ad eT mi Caring For Your Range Continued Removable 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 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 Using the standard cleaning oven The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned Use warm soapy water soapy steel wool pads or a commercial oven cleaner See Cleaning tips on page 17 for further instructions ACAUTION Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the oven seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the oven Damage will occur Using foil To catch sugar or starch spills from pies and casseroles use a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack slightly larger than
13. mage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following e FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION e FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 OPEN WINDOWS 2 DON T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES 3 EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAMES U x P j N J gt TI gt 72 po me sj o a wa 4 IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDI TIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY MANUFACTURER DEALER OR THE GAS SUPPLIER IMPORTANT TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Important Safety Instructions Continued e Install or locate the range only in e Use the range only for its intended accordance with the provided Installation Instructions It is recommended that the range 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 A ll To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by properly in
14. ol knob down to continue cooking Use LITE to light the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting Use HI to start foods cooking to bring liquids to a boil Use a medium setting to continue cooking or to fry chicken or pancakes for gravy puddings and icing to cook large amounts of vegetables Use a low setting to keep food warm until ready to serve Set the heat higher or lower within the low band to keep food at the temperature you want NOTE Do not cook with the control in the LITE position in case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners with electronic ignitors can be manually lighted Hold a lighted match near a burner and slowly turn the control knob on until the burner lights Surface BE 4 i marker After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting Power failures will not affect standing pilots A WARNING Burn Fire and Explosion 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 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 p
15. r grates Clean with warm soapy water and a non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad e Wash rinse and dry well e Dry completely OR Clean in a dishwasher Broiler pan and grid Clean with warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad e Clean after each use e Wash rinse and dry well Oven racks Clean with warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily soiled areas Standard oven Clean with warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads e Remove door for easier access e Clean heavily soiled areas or stains Rinse well with water OR Use commercial oven cleaners e Remove door 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 oven Seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur Place piece of heavy duty aluminum foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking container on lower rack to catch spill overs 17 O E 2 E T oe a oa C wa P a a E T m lf You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind If nothing operates Is the gas turned on
16. re should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically rec ommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SNOLLONYISNI ALI4WS INVLHOdWI Using Your Range Using the surface burners Your range is equipped with either standing pilots or electronic ignitors Standing pilots must be lit initially with a match following the directions on page 7 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 Electronic ignitors automati cally light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE Control knobs must be pushed in then turned to the LITE position On electronic ignitor models the clicking sound is the ignition sparking To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights turn the control knob back to a desired setting The control knob can be set anywhere between HI and OFF Surface burner markers p The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob 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 contr
17. rmi rm Q rri ps _ r m A 2 on pair gt i m WHIRLPOOL Range Product Warranty mam FULL ONE YEAR FSP repltacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship Service must From Date of Purchase be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the range product 2 Instruct you how to use the range product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when range product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL 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 franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After
18. s and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to meit plastics Use potholders to move pans Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners 11 i mi E 5y EP en p EE m Caring For Your Range A WARNING 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 use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors to clean this or any other appli ance e Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion Control panel and knobs 1 Turn control knobs to the OFF position 2 Pull control knobs straight off 3 Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panels Rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth 4 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth Do not soak 5 Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place NOTE When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish After cleaning mak
19. sition the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position pull rack out to stop raise front edge and lift out The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For more informa tion see the Cooking Guide oven temp es ee eal ES w 2 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The oven burner will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 3 Preheat the oven for 10 minutes Put food in the oven NOTE Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 4 During baking the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting When baking is done turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF 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 tempera tures 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 with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 1 Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off JONVHHNOADNISN Using Your Range Continued Indicator 2 Loosen
20. stalled anti tip bracket s To check if the bracket s is installed properly shine a flashlight under range toward rear corners and verify that the anti tip bracket s is engaged See Installation Instructions for further details Gas fuels and combustion can result in potential exposure to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm For example benzene is a chemical which is a part of the gas supplied to the range It is consumed in the flame during combustion However exposure to a small amount of benzene is possible if a gas leak occurs Formaldehyde carbon monoxide and soot are by products of incomplete combustion Properly adjusted burners with a bluish rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Do not operate the range if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could Start use as described in this manual e Do not wear loose or hanging gar ments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot sur face burner and you could be burned Do not touch surface burners areas near burners or interior surfaces of oven Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materi als contact surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven
21. the cooking container This may however result in poor baking NOTE Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor Poor baking resulis could occur Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth e Wash rinse and dry well e Do not soak Control panel Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth e Wash rinse and dry well e Follow directions provided with the cleaner Exterior surfaces other than cooktop Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth e Wipe off regularly when cooktop and oven are cool Use a non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners NOTE Do not allow food containing acids such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Be careful when cleaning around model and serial number plate the numbers wipe off easily Surface burners Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth e Remove cooktop see page 15 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 non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad e Rinse and dry well e If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort port Do not use a wooden tooth pick e Do not clean surface burner in dish washer Surface burne
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