Whirlpool FGS335E User's Manual
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1. cesecccceeeeseeecsssseeeseesseeeeees 21 23 Surface burner grates c ccccccsseeseceseccsessseeees 20 GEOG s R E A see hidebeciaans 9 CONTROL PANEL Burner heat settings ccc cesccssssseesssseeseeseseeees 7 Control KNOBS nasa ED 7 Surface burner markers ccccscsecscessesseeesseseeeees 6 COOKWARE GANMIING 2 oss ox chs E A E 8 BE o EE E ET 8 FEATURES E EEE EE E TE 6 LIFT UP COOKTOP cceccccscccssscesseeetecssecseuseseeenees 22 LIGHTS iinan nn net Ra a 10 MINUTE TIMER ccscccsscscesssesescersseeseeusescseereres 10 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ssec 2 TOPIC PAGE OVEN DOOR priina tet heise te av hide teens ceed dincecsa 23 OVEN TEMPERATURE ACJUSTING cece isy asid ekei tanpon sii ioannes nens 12 S ttinG E E E AE T 11 OVEN VEN Tssitczicasacedercicagectcvtascoselivetcavsnvans ensSoaeveredds 15 PANS E EE E E cevveesoets 9 PARTS pihini aa n ae E ASR 6 RACKS o iraich aeeai 8 9 ROASTING E a EE A EE A E ee tre eettieate eee 9 PRAGKS AEREE ascii a datrcianaodeteSietsentes 8 9 Setting cycle annae an aE 11 E E E E TT 11 SAFE Da E A E E E T 3 5 SELF CLEANING CYCLE Before you Start seesessresreenresensserernanensterernseen 17 How the cycle WOFKS sesesssreessssesseererererrresnssssneses 19 Setting the controls esseessesessrrsrreerrernrerenrenrerses 18 TNS A A E A E a eles tae 19 SERVICE ziarna etai a oe i Lek assets 27 STORAGE DRAWER ceessseeeeeseeeeeeetecesseesee2. Ham Slice 1 2 thick precooked Frankfurters Lamb Chops 1 thick Chicken bone in pieces boneless breasts Fish fillets 1 4 1 2 thick steaks 34 1 thick Lobster Tails 6 8 oz Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes THE OVEN VENT Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent that s near the The vent lets air circu not to block the vent or you will get poor sA baking roasting results NOTE Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners THE ANTI TIP BRACKET The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly To make sure the anti tip bracket is fastened into place Remove the storage drawer see page 16 Look under the range you may need a flashlight Check that a leveling foot is positioned under the bracket See the Installation Instructions for further details middle of the backguard late properly Be careful USING YOUR RANGE AWARNING IANA fh Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent Failure to do so can result in burns AWARNING Tip Over Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to the range Reconnect anti tip bracket if the range is moved Do not push down on th
3. 1 Push in the minute timer knob and turn it clock wise until the clock shows the correct time of day does not get overdone Using insulated bakeware ovenproof glassware and dark metal pans When baking with insulated cookie sheets or baking pans place them in the bottom third of the oven You may need to increase the recom mended baking times so test for doneness before removing from the oven When using ovenproof glassware or dark bake ware reduce the oven temperature by 25 F but use the same baking time Because these pans absorb heat producing darker bottom browning and crispier crusts place the rack in the center of the oven When baking pies and bread you can use the temperature suggested in the recipe Where to place pans WHEN YOU HAVE PLACE 1 pan In center of the oven rack 2 pans Side by side or slightly staggered 3 or 4 pans In opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another 2 Let the minute timer knob pop out Turn it clock wise until the minute timer hand points to OFF NOTE The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning USING THE MINUTE TIMER The minute timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the minute timer Pushing in and turning the minute timer knob chan
4. of the oven Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other cookware Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide 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 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 Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Roper service company or Qualified Agency Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RANGE This section contains captioned pictures of your range Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in SS a ee Oven Oven vent control knob p 15 pp 11 12 13 Surface burners and grates Clock minute timer Pp 7 22 23 pp 9 10 D Control panel se pp 7 20 NAM y RN SSE D wW a Anti tip bracket a p 15 N Model and seria
5. to the bottom of the front frame slot 5 Pull door open about halfway and remove the ey nails or screws 6 Close the door Front frame slot bottom 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 27 RANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works The range is not properly connected to the gas supply Contact an autho rized Roper service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply See the Installation Instructions You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The control knob is not set correctly Push in the control knobs before turning them OVEN BROILER BURNER PROBLEM CAUSE The oven does not work You have not set the oven control knob correctly Refer to the proper instructions The main or regulator gas shutoff valve is in the off position See the Installation Instructions The burner fails to light The ignitor is broken Contact an authorized Roper service technician to replace it You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The burner flames lift The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized Roper service away from the ports are technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation In
6. to use a small broiler pan You can get them in the housewares section of many department stores Do not cover the broiler grid with foil To make sure the grease drains well do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Place food about 3 inches or more from the broil burner Broiling guide Recommended rack positions are numbered from The broiling rack position determines how the burner cooks your food The lower the position the more broiler grid area covered See Broiling guide below for more information To sear meat place the broiler pan at one of the higher rack positions so that meat is very near the flame Thin steaks may be broiled in the higher rack positions To cook thick 11 2 steaks and other thick cuts of meat well done move them to a lower rack posi tion after searing them After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven the bottom 1 to the top 5 For best results turn meat after approxi mately of the broiling time Turn chicken pieces after approxi mately half of the broiling time Very thin cuts such as fish fillets may not need to be turned at all Lobster tails are not turned APPROXIMATE TIME MINUTES SIDE 1 RACK POSITION Steak 1 thick medium rare medium well done Ground Meat Patties thick well done Pork Chops 1 thick
7. ER APPLIANCE IS WARRANTED BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION UNDER NO CIRCUM STANCES SHALL IT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation 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 Roper dealer If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our toll free telephone number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3196297 Rev B 7 96 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
8. For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce the heat setting to the lowest position needed to keep the water boiling Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results Before turning on the oven place oven racks where you need them To move a rack pull it out to the stop raise the front edge and lift it out Be sure the rack s is level Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack s must be moved while the oven is hot When baking roasting with 1 rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven When baking roasting on 2 racks arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides from the bottom Do not place items on the oven door when it is open Cookware tips The pan should have a flat bottom straight sides and a well fitting lid Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness cookware The pan material metal or glass affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats When using glass or ceramic cookware check to make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners To avoid tipping
9. Lift the front of cooktop at both front corners IKD 3 until the support rods lock into place NOTE Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame ipe the surface under the cooktop with warm soapy water and a sponge Use a soap filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 4 Wipe off the 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 Then scrub them with a plastic scrubbing pad See page 21 for more information AWARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions 5 Check the burner flames once in a while for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift away from ports are yellow or are noisy turn off the burner Allow the burner to cool and follow Step 6 If you still have a problem contact an authorized Roper service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions 6 If the ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a tooth pick to clean the ports Toothpick pieces may clog the ports CARING FOR YOUR RANGE LIFT UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS cont 7 To lower the cooktop lift the cooktop from both 8 Replace the surf
10. SHUT OFF normai broiling temperature DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature ae DOOR LOCKS 4 2 3 Time In Hours 19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Your range is designed so you can care for it easily 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 working like new AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop Doing so can result in death explosion fire or burns CLEANING CHART Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range Before cleaning always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool PART HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs 1 Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel 2 Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm soapy water Rinse and dry them well Do not soak them Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish of the Knobs 3 Replace the knobs Make sure all knobs are turned off Control panel Wash the panel with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe the panel with clean water and dry it well Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish OR Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner Do not spray the cleaner directly on the panel Apply the cleaner to the paper towel Exterior surfaces Wash with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe with clean wa
11. Use Care Self Cleaning Gas Range A Note to You 2 Range Safety 3 5 Getting to Know Your Range 6 Using Your Range Savsedoestuads 7 Using the Seif Cleaning Cycle 17 Caring for Your Range Scales 20 Troubleshooting 25 Requesting Assistance or Service c00c0 27 1 800 1 1 ROPER Call us with questions or comments TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE a a MODEL FGS335E ROPER TE a PART NO 3196297 Rev B Home Appliances 17 VW A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying a ROPER appliance Your ROPER range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for your appli Model Number ance you need to know your complete model number Serial Number and serial number You can find this information on the Purchase Date model and serial number plat
12. ace burner grates sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR For normal use of your range you do not need to Insert nail or remove the door However if you have to remove screw here the door follow the instructions in this section hanger To remove 1 Open the door about halfway Insert nails or 3 Rotate the door toward the range Lift up the door screws into both hinge until it stops Do not use hangers Do not the door handle to lift the remove them while the door Rotate the door door is removed from toward the floor and pull the range S it toward you 2 Close the door as far as the nails or screws will let you 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANCE REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR conr To replace NOTE The nails or screws you inserted must still be in both sides of the door 1 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat at the Remove nail bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of or screw the front frame slot Position the door with the hinge hanger slots Oven door almost parallel to the front frame Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots i s become fastened to the range Lower the door G f N 7 Up Pe OF and rotate it slightly from the front to the back until the slots are fully fastened The hinge hanger will be close
13. act the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voice consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 27 This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION aese pa orraa aaa er aeaiia 9 ANTI TIP BRACKET c ccceseccesseeeeeseeeeteeessneeseees 15 ASSISTANCE ei eser at a Ea 27 BAKING PANS E E E E A A E EEA 9 PRACKS E EE E T 8 9 Setting CYCIC rant aneka Ne EREN 11 TADS A AEE A E E E A 11 BROILING GING E A E E saat A AE 14 GUE aan A A A A 14 Pam onea i on i irlara 13 14 Setting CyCle ee cecesesceeeseeteeseecsneeeteneesesneseeaes 13 MPSA een e lec ivtevelecagevtessascteapideeeveeteanni anaa 14 CLEANING Broiler pan and grid e sesessesesennsenrenrssersererrnenesres 21 Control KNODS cccescssecssecsssecsreseeesseesseesseeesaees 20 Control panel s sci0i1ee ean enn 20 Exterior surfaces cccccececsceeeseeseceecenteeeseeeeeaees 20 OVEN Cavity enasna EEVA entice teed 21 Oven door GIASS ceesccssessecsseseeeseseneesesseeseeeees 21 Oven raCkS exist iio octets ecseeceeiec eck en sees 21 Self Cleaning cycle ccscssssessssesseseessssesesseces 17 Surface burners 00 0
14. arens 16 SURFACE BURNERS Control KNODS iniii noinein iaeia etuaan aant 7 20 Control setting guide seseseeseeesrsrersereresseerrereresens 7 Power failures niiina a e a eE EErEE 8 Surface burner markers seesessesesererrersersererrsreerses 6 TIPS Bak wale ioiai ianei oasen niaaa aiy 9 BrOUlitiG E E E E cer teiada aces 14 GOOKWAME jes tii hicdictdesechalecinrieet e aiai a iaa 8 ROASTING Aea AT E 11 Saving energy ionii a 7 11 S lf cleaniN g en aeaa aaa ES 19 TROUBLESHOOTING nssaisseseseirnreeresrerererersrsssrere 25 26 WARRANTY aeee riena aaaeaii eieren niie aaea 32 31 WARRANTY ROPER Gas RANGE FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or WARRANTY workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service FROM DATE OF PURCHASE company WE WILL NOT PAY FOR 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 us E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance THIS ROP
15. b to the cook Turn off all control knobs when not cooking setting you want The Failure to follow these instructions can control knob has two result in death fire or burns cook settings However you can set the control knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW NOTE Do not leave empty cookware or cookware NOTE All four electric ignitors will click atthe same which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The time However the burner with the contro knob cookware could overheat and damage the cook turned to LIGHT is the one that will ignite ware or cooking product Burner heat settings Use the following chart as a guide SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LIGHT To light the burner HIGH To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil Between To hold a rapid boil HIGH To fry chicken or pancakes and LOW se For gravy pudding and icing To cook large amounts of vegetables LOW To keep food warm until ready to serve USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE BURNERS cont In case of a prolonged power failure You can manually light surface burners Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LIGHT position After the burner lights turn the control knob to the setting you want 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
16. dren could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure Personal injury could result Reset the oven controls to the off position if there is a power failure Use the range only for its intended use as de scribed 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 surfaces 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 enough 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 Use only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could res
17. e see the diagram on page 6 for the location of the plate Also record the Dealer Name other information shown in the next column Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference 1 800 1 1 ROPER Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free 1 800 447 6737 RANGE SAFETY Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning This symbol alerts you to hazards such as symbols Please pay special attention to these sym fire electrical shock or other injuries bols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol AWARNING Tip Over Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to the range Reconnect anti tip bracket if the range is moved Do not push down on the open oven door Follow the Installation Instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to follow these instructions can result in death burns or other injury For more information see The anti tip bracket on page 15 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 satisfactory operation WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may r
18. e open oven door Follow the Installation Instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to follow these instructions can result in death burns or other injury 15 gt USING YOUR RANGE THE STORAGE DRAWER 16 You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under your range and to make sure the anti tip floor bracket is installed Be careful when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty the drawer before you remove it Pull the drawer straight out to the first stop The stops are small round objects formed in the slide rail They keep the drawer from sliding all the way out Then lift the front of the drawer and pull it out to the second stop Lift the back of the drawer slightly and slide it all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit the ends of the drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of the opening Also be sure the lower guide is fitted onto the lower slide rail 2 Lift the front of the drawer and push it in until the metal stops on the drawer slide rails clear the drawer guides Then slide the drawer closed opening Upper drawer guides on inside walls Lower slide rail Sl Drawer inside drawer slide rail Lower drawer guide USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the inside of the oven Like the other functions of your ra
19. esult 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 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 continued on next page RANGE CAFETV General 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 the electrical supply and grounded Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene formaldehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily from incomplete combustion Significant exposure to these substances could cause cancer or repro ductive harm Properly adjusted bumers with a blue rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Venting with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure Do not store things children might want above the range Chil
20. ge 2 This information will help us better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use FSP factory authorized parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new ROPER appliance FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance you can write to us with any questions or concerns at Roper Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Accessory and repair parts sales Do it yourself repair help Specialized customer assistance Spanish speak ing hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors To locate an authorized servicer in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center If the dealer authorized servicer and Roper Brand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem you can cont
21. ges the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the minute timer knob 2 Without pushing it in turn the knob back to the counterclockwise until setting you want When the timer hand passes the time is up a buzzer the setting you want Fu will sound To stop the X 4 buzzer turn the minute timer hand to OFF 7 ro maT AS w pP THE OVEN CONTROL LIGHTS When you set the oven control knob one or more of the oven control lights will go on to tell you what the OVENON oven is doing TURN OFF OVEN WHEN FLASHING oven HEATING DOOR LOCKED CLEANING CLOSE DOOR WHEN FLASHING BAKING ROASTING IMPORTANT Do not try to light the oven burner during a power failure See Range Safety on page 4 for more information 1 Place the racks where you need them in the l oven For more informa tion see Positioning racks and pans on BAKING ROASTING cont 2 Push in and turn the oven control knob clock PUSH IN AND TURN YOU SEE wise to the baking roasting temperature OVEN ON and you want HEATING lights Choose from WARM 170 F 500 F The oven goon burner will light in 2 1 minute 3 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes Put your food in the oven NOTES Do not preheat when roasting Do not place your food directly on the oven bottom During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the oven at the set temperature 4 After baking roast
22. he recommended pan type and size There is not enough air space around the pan when baking Allow 1 to 2 inches of air space on all sides of the pan The flame size does not fit the cookware being used When broiling you have not completely closed the oven door The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked Make sure nothing is blocking the middle front of the backguard The range is not level See the Installation Instructions INDICATOR LIGHTS FLASH PROBLEM CAUSE The oven on and heating You can not bake broil or clean Call for service See If You Need indicator lights flash Assistance or Service on page 27 The heating and door The door lock has failed Call for service See If You Need Assistance locked cleaning indicator or Service on page 27 lights flash If none of these items are causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 27 26 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check Troubleshooting on pages 25 26 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call our Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 Our consultants are available to assist you When calling Please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see pa
23. ing turn the oven control knob YOU SEE to OFF OVEN ON and HEATING lights go out Energy saving tips Roasting tips Oven peeking can make cooking times longer For even cooking place the meat on a rack ina and affect food quality shallow pan This keeps the meat out of the Rely on a timer to keep track of cooking time drippings and allows the heat to circulate better Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate oven by cooking more than one food at a time doneness Insert it so the tip is in the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry Make sure the thermometer is not touch ing bone fat or the bottom of the pan If possible plan to bake while the oven is still hot after cooking You don t have to preheat the oven when broiling or roasting 11 gt 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 old oven If you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the temperature calibration by following the steps below NOTE DO NOT measure the oven temperature with a thermometer Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect reading Also the thermometer temperature reading will change as your oven cycles 1 Make sure the oven te
24. l number plate behind left side of storage drawer Storage drawer p 16 Co ol PANEL Surface bumer marker shows which burner you are setting Q Q F Q SA Q OS Left rear Left front Right front Right rear control knob control knob control knob control knob USING YOUR RANGE To get the best cooking results you should use your range the correct way This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently USING THE SURFACE BURNERS AWARNING Energy saving tips To help shorten your cooking time use the least Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard amount of liquid possible Do not operate with a yellow flame Preheat your pans only when recommended and Doing so can result in death heart attack or for the shortest time possible convulsions Start your food on a higher heat setting then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking Your range comes with electric ignitors Electric Place a filled pan on the burner grate before ignitors automatically light the burners each time turning on the surface burner you turn the control knobs to LIGHT AWARNING Using the control knobs Push in the control knob and turn it counter clockwise to the LIGHT position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Make sure the burner has lit To stop the clicking Fire Hazard sound after the burner Do not let the burner flame extend beyond lights turn the control the edge of the pan kno
25. le but they will become harder to slide See page 21 If you clean the racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides The guides are counted from bottom to top Heat and odors are normal during the Self TIPS Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning by opening a window or by turning on a vent cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle Do not leave plastic utensils on the cooktop They may melt Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 17 UING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE SETTING THE CONTROLS 1 Set the oven control knob to CLEAN The door will lock itself If the door has a problem locking it will try to lock itself every 12 seconds for one minute If the door fails to lock the Self Cleaning cycle will cancel The Self Cleaning cycle will last 4 hours 30 minutes NOTE There will be a 30 minute cool down Y hour before the cycle is over 2 During the last 30 minutes of the Self Cleaning cycle the oven will start to cool down Once the oven goes below the locked temperature 3 Turn the oven control knob to OFF 4 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If needed touch up spot
26. make sure pots and pans are centered on the grates Rack placement for specific foods Frozen pies large 1st or 2nd rack roasts turkeys angel guide from bottom food cakes Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies 2nd rack guide from bottom 2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom NOTE For information on where to place your rack when broiling see Broiling guide on page 14 USING YOUR RANGE POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS conr Extra oven rack position roasting rack Use this rack position when roasting food too large to be placed on the first rack position For proper roasting follow these guide lines The rack must be level Use an adequate amount of liquid in the pan meat juices or Extra oven rack position water so your food To pull the rack over the door you must tilt the rack up at the front If the rack is loaded with food tilting the rack could cause the food to spill To avoid spilling do not try to pull out the rack when removing large amounts of food 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 For best results allow 1 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls Use only 1 cookie sheet in the oven at a time
27. moking and greasy spillovers that could ignite ci a B 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 Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners When using the oven Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately _43 gt i e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitting 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 Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposi tion Significant exposure to these substances could cause cancer or reproductive harm Expo sure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part
28. mperature control knob is turned to the off position Pull the knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the Locking control knob screws Note the position of the notches 3 Adjust the temperature To lower the temperature hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt counterclock wise to move the tooth a notch to the E on To lower the COOLER arrow To raise the temperature hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the E on the HOTTER arrow Each notch equals about 5 F 4 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob 12 BROILING NOTES Do not preheat when broiling The oven control knob must be on BROIL for broiling temperatures 1 Place the rack where you need it in the oven See Broiling guide on page 14 3 Close the door 4 Set the oven control knob to BROIL PUSH IN AND TURN 5 After broiling turn the oven control knob to OFF USING YOUR RANGE 2 Put your food on the broiler pan and place the pan in the center of the oven rack YOU SEE OVEN ON and HEATING lights go on YOU SEE OVEN ON and HEATING lights go out 13 BROILING TIPS Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire e If you broil small quantities you may want
29. nge you run the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless AWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle i Keep children away from oven during Self Cleaning cycle wii SAN Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven SEs a ee USO Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes BEFORE YOU START Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you Hand clean the areas shown They do not get hot DO NOT enough during the Self Cleaning cycle for soil to hand clean burn away Use hot water and detergent or a seal soapy steel wool pad for cleaning Hand clean NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal You may get poor cleaning baking and roasting Remove the broiler pan and grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle Hand ciean e Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as door around possible after the oven cools down When sugar edge is heated to a high temperature in the Self Cleaning cycle the high temperature can cause the sugar to burn and react with the porcelain This can cause staining and etching or pitting Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self Cleaning cyc
30. red cleanser and water Repeat these cleaning steps as needed 3 Rinse the burner with clean water and dry well 4 If the ports are clogged clean them with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort the ports Do not use a wooden toothpick NOTE Do not clean the surface burner in a dishwasher Broiler pan and Wash the pan and grid with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse grid and dry well Do not clean the pan and grid in the Self Cleaning cycle OR Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher Oven racks Wash with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well OR Leave the racks in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle NOTE If you leave your racks in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle they will lose their original color and become harder to slide If you need to apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to make the racks easier to slide Oven door glass Wash with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well Follow the directions that come with the cleaner Oven cavity Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on page 17 See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 17 19 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANCE 22 LIFT UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS 1 Remove the surface burner grates 2
31. s with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge 18 PUSH IN AND TURN YOU SEE OVEN ON light goes on DOOR LOCKED CLEANING light flashes until you close door then is solid HEATING light goes on when oven starts heating YOU SEE OVEN ON and DOOR LOCKED CLEANING lights are on HEATING light goes off YOU SEE OVEN ON light flashes DOOR LOCKED CLEANING light goes out when door unlocks YOU SEE OVEN ON light goes out USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE SETTING THE CONTROLS cont To stop the self cleaning cycle at any time YOU SEE Turn the oven control knob to OFF DOOR LOCKED CLEANING light stays on until oven goes below locking temperature Self cleaning tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self e Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and smoke could cause an increased amount of smoke HOW THE CYCLE WORKS The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away Your oven is automatically preset for a 42 hour Self Cleaning cycle The graph at the right shows you what happens in a 42 hour Self Cleaning cycle Notice that the heating stops 1 2 hour before the 414 hour setting is up OVEN
32. structions yellow or are noisy SURFACE BURNERS PROBLEM CAUSE The burner fails to light You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The bumer ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See pages 21 and 22 The burner flames are The burner ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See pages uneven 21 and 22 The burner flames lift off The burner needs cleaning See pages 21 and 22 the ports are yellow or The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized Roper service are noisy when turned off technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions The burner makes a The burner is wet from washing Let it dry popping noise when on 25 TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN SELF CLEANING YOUR OVEN PROBLEM CAUSE The Self Cleaning cycle You did not turn the oven control knob to CLEAN will not work The door is not closed all the way COOKING RESULTS PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven not what you expected temperature control on page 12 to adjust the oven temperature e You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in the recipe The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for t
33. ter and other than control dry well panel Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers which can damage the finish NOTE Do not let foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice remain on the surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when the cooktop is cool Be careful when cleaning around the model and serial number plate too much scrubbing could remove the numbers Surface burner Wash the grates with a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy grates water Rinse and dry well For stubborn stains clean with a scrubbing pad and or a powdered cleanser and water Repeat these cleaning steps as needed 20 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHART cont PART HOW TO CLEAN Surface burners 1 Lift up the cooktop See page 22 see Lift up cook 2 Wipe off spills with a sponge and warm soapy water right after the burner top and surface has cooled burners on page 22 for more eee For cooked on food information 1 Remove the shipping screws one on each side of both ignitors with a Phillips screwdriver Remove the burner from the support bracket 2 Wash the burner with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad or soak in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Then scrub it with a plastic scrubbing pad For stubborn stains clean with a scrubbing pad and or a powde
34. ult in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch an open flame Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder It could catch on fire Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Use only cookware approved for oven use Follow cookware manufacturer s instructions especially when using glass or plastic cookware Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard Do not use the oven for storage Do not use aluminum foil to line area around burners oven bottom or any other part of the range Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cooktop Make sure the cookware you use is large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spill overs Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range could ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying Check to be sure glass cookware is safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed cookware are 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 s
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