Whirlpool FGP357Y User's Manual
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1. e 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 e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately AAN 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 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 Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Roper Distributor or Qualified Agency e Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations2. 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 Temperature Control to OFF NOTE Do not preheat the broiler before using Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling USING YOUR RANGE Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used effi ciently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible Start food on higher heat settings then set surface burner control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible e Use the more efficient surface burners instead of the oven when possible e Turn on the surface burner only after placing filled pan on the burner grate e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time 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 Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When usin
3. Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Reset controls if needed Remove blockage to airflow to and around range 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 Turn the Oven Temperature Control to a temperature setting The oven will not operate Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 8 Clean with a straight pin see page 17 Burner fails to light The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a Circuit breaker has tripped Burner ports are clogged Burner flames are uneven Clean with a straight pin see page 17 If this fails call an authorized Roper service technician for service Burner ports are clogged Contact an authorized Roper service technician to check air gas mixture Burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off Burner makes popping noise when on Control knob s You are not pushing in before Push control kno
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5. 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 during a power failure Personal injury could result Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure e Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual e DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS AREAS NEAR SURFACE BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface burner and you could be bumed e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam Do not
6. 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 page 3 Failure to follow these precau tions could result in explosion or fire e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or cooking product Cookware tips There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the right cooking utensils for your needs NOTE For best results and greater fuel efficiency use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface burners Utensils with rounded warped ridged porce lain enamel ware or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating which damages the utensil and or surface bumer Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat
7. e ALL RANGES CAN TIP e INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE e SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For further information see The anti tip bracket on page 14 Our toll free number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 is available 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service feel free to call us for help 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 prop
8. let potholder touch surface burners Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire 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 Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a cooktop 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 spillovers that may ignite AU Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This will help reduce the chance of bums igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan
9. of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Anti tip bracket on wall behind backguard Oven light switch Oven vent Surface burners and grates Control panel Oven burner not shown Broiler drawer Model and serial number plate behind right side of broiler drawer yji Control panels Surface burner Right rear Right front markers control knob control knob Left front Left rear Oven temperature control knob control knob control Hour and minute buttons Clock timer switch 88 88 Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface burners Adjusting the oven temperature control Positioning racks and pans Broiling For best air circulation Energy saving tips Setting the clock The oven vent Using the Minute Timer The anti tip bracket Baking roasting To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface burners Your range is equipped with electric ignitors Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used Push in control knobs and turn them to the LITE position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting The control knob has st
10. roasts 1st or 2nd rack turkeys guide from bottom Angel and bundt cakes 2nd rack guide most quick breads yeast from bottom breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins 2nd or 3rd rack cakes nonfrozen pies guide from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on first and third rack guides from bottom 6th oven rack position roasting rack When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position place rack on bottom of oven For proper roasting follow these guidelines e The rack must be level Use adequate amount of liquid meat juices or water so food does not get overdone Do not try to pull rack out over door Rack will be at the same level as door when door is opened AWARNING Personal injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e f rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands e Do not place items on the open oven door e Be careful when installing and removing large food items from sixth rack position Food will be close to hot surfaces including oven bottom and sides Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury 6th oven rack position USING YOUR RANGE For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven Th
11. ROPER A Note To You Important Safety Instructions een Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range If You Need Assistance Or Service 22 24 Warranty 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS MODEL FGP357Y INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper 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 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 AXCAUTION This symbol wil 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 scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property AWARNING
12. ature controls will gradually shift after years of use So even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings you can adjust them by following these steps 1 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over iy 9 Qu 12 USING YOUR RANGE 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control Locking screws knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle tirmly 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 Notches 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 ribbing and through slots into lower part of the broiler pan See picture 3 Before the broiler is turned on place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three levels Refer to a reliable Drain slot Rib Front cookbook for broiling chart Side view
13. b s in before turning will not turn turning to a setting 22 Burner is wet from washing Let dry PROBLEM Cooking results IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE The range is not level are not what you expected The oven temperature seems too low or too high The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 12 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil Completely close broiler drawer POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION drawer 2 If you need assistance Call our toll free telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain Satis
14. e sure the hinge arms are in the open position Be careful if pulling the hinges open by hand Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers 2 Hold the door at the sides near the top Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door Insert arms evenly as far as they will go 3 If the door is not in line with the oven frame remove it and repeat the above steps 4 Replace the screws on the oven door Removing the oven bottom The panel in the oven bottom can be removed for cleaning To remove 1 Remove oven racks 2 Remove the two hold down screws at the rear of the oven If screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver 3 Place fingers in slots in bottom panel and lift rear of panel up and back until lip at the front of panel is clear of front frame of oven cavity 4 Lift bottom up and out To replace 1 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 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 your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge warm soapy e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away water from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not s
15. erty damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier General e Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene formal e Install or locate the range only in accordance dehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily with the provided Installation Instructions from incomplete combustion Significant The range must be installed by a qualified exposure to these substances can cause installer The range must be properly cancer or reproductive harm Properly connected to the proper gas supply and adjusted burners with a blue rather than a checked for leaks The range must also be yellow flame will minimize incomplete properly connected to electrical supply and combustion Venting with a hood or an open grounded window will further minimize exposure continued on next page Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it
16. factory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area For further information write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your area For help finding an authorized servicer in your area Call our toll free telephone number in Step 2 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of 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 Roper Brand Appliance warrantor 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 ROPER Gas Cooking Product Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in from date of purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your appliance 2 Instruct you how to use your app
17. g 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 in lower part of backguard The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting will result NOTE Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners AWARNING Burn Hazard When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics Use potholders to move pans The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use How ever tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the backguard e Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details 14 Oven vent Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface burner grates Surface burners and cooktop Removing the oven door Your range is designed for ease of care You can do most cleaning with items found around your AWARN ING home Cleaning your range whenever spi
18. is results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 1 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another 10 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock When the range is first plugged in or following a power outage 12 00 will flash in the display 1 Slide the Clock Timer Switch to the CLOCK position 2 Push in and hold the Hour button until the correct hour appears in the display The numbers will only count forward 3 Push in and hold the Minute button until the correct minutes appear in the display CLOCK 5 TIMER HOUR MINUTE 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 1 hour 59 minutes The control will beep when the set time is up 1 Slide the Clock Timer Switch to the TIMER position The display will show 0 59 59 minutes 2 To set a time more than 59 minutes push in and release the Hour button The d
19. isplay will show 1 59 The time can now be ad justed down by pushing in and holding the Minute button until the correct time shows in the display To set a time less than 59 minutes push in and hold the Minute button until the correct time shows in the display The Minute Timer will automatically start when the Minute button is released 3 When the set time has passed the display will show 0 00 and the control will beep continu ously Slide the Clock Timer Switch to the CLOCK position to cancel the Minute Timer and return to the clock mode CLOCK gt GEE MINUTE CLOCK ge gah ge i USING YOUR RANGE Bakng roasting Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further informa tion 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 When baking preheat the oven for 10 min utes Put food in the oven NOTE Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 4 During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting w 5 When baking roasting is done turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temper
20. ld catch the ignitor it could damage or break the ignitor If the ignitor is damaged or broken the surface burner will not light When cleaning the cooktop leave the burner cap in place to protect the ignitor from possible damage Cleaning the burners The burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned Always clean the burner caps after a Burner Vy spillover Keeping the burner caps clean will ae prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame To clean pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base Remove the trim ring Trim ring must be replaced over burner base before replacing burner cap Do not operate burners Trim without trim rings in place Clean burner cap and ring trim ring with warm soapy water and a sponge You can also clean with a nonabrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser Do not clean burner cap or trim ANO ring in a dishwasher or self cleaning oven For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATE RIAL TO ENTER THE GAS TUBE OPENING If opening becomes soiled or clogged use a ignitor oe the opening or the orifice located inside the cotton swab or a paper towel to clean the area 16 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Gas must flow freely through the small hole in the brass orifice for the bumer to light properly This area must be free of any soil and be kept protected from boilovers or spillovers ALWAYS keep the burner caps in place
21. liance 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when appliance is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to appliance 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 8 92 This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances 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 Roper distributor or military exchange lf you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our toll free telephone number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S PART NO
22. lls or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and Burn Electrical Shock Fire and operating like new Explosion Hazard e Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning e Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion Surface burner grates 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface bumer grates 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burner grates 15 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Surface burners and cooktop The range and burner box areas are specially designed to make cleaning easier Since the four burners are sealed cleanups are easy and convenient To clean the cooktop wipe with a damp sponge and dry ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not remove the cooktop Doing so could result in product damage Cleaning the contoured well areas The contoured well is a recessed area located around each burner If spills occur in the con toured well section blot up spill with a paper towel Wipe with a clean damp sponge and dry When cleaning the cooktop area or around the burner base use care to prevent damage to the ignitor If a cleaning utensil shou
23. oak 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 DO NOT spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel Control panels Sponge and warm soapy water OR e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces other than control panels Sponge and warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Surface burners grates caps and trim rings Warm soapy water and sponge or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher for grates e See pages 15 17 for cleaning instructions 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 Oven racks Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm Soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and s
24. ock or burns To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main aes power supply 2 Remove the light bulb from its socket Hepes the bulb with a 40 watt appliance K ulb 3 Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 21 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problerns their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our toll free telephone number for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call Nothing will The power cord is not plugged Plug the power cord into a live circuit operate into a live circuit with proper with proper voltage See Installation voltage Instructions Range is not properly connected Contact an authorized Roper service to gas supply technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions
25. ops for HI MED and LOW However you can set the contro knob anywhere between HI and OFF Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Push in and turn 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 Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges e Toughen liver fish and seafood Scorch delicate sauces and custards e Cause a boilover USING YOUR RANGE Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking e To light the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables NOTE Do not cook with the control in the LITE position In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners can be manually lighted Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting AWARNING Burn Fire Explosion and Product Damage Hazard e Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results
26. pray e Make sure oven is cool glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner Warm soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Broiler drawer pan and grid clean after each use Steel wool pad and warm soapy water continued on next page 19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven cavity Sponge and warm soapy e Make sure oven is cool water e Remove door and oven bottom for easier access See pages 17 and 18 e Wash rinse and dry well e Remove door for easier access e Rinse well with water Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR e Remove door and oven bottom for easier access e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface e Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner e Rinse well with clear water e Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas 20 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light The oven light will come on when you use the Oven Light Switch on the backguard AWARNING Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical sh
27. transfers from the surface burner through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan Pans should be easy to clean Check to be sure there are no crevices rough edges or areas where food might collect Be sure pans do not tip whether they are full or empty Use utensils only as they were intended to be used Follow pan instructions This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners Home canning information The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop To protect your range e For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner e Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling USING YOUR RANGE Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods Foop RACK POSITION Frozen pies large
28. whenever a surface burner is in use After cleaning the gas tube opening replace the burner cap and trim ring Occasionally check the burner flames for r os 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 If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort port Do not Typical s rface burner fams use a wooden toothpick If adjustment is needed call a qualified technician for service To replace burner cap make sure cap is properly aligned and leveled Find the recessed locating tabs on the burner cap see illustration Locating and place cap over the white ignitor in the burner tabs base Turn the burner on to determine if it will light If the burner does not light after cleaning contact an authorized Roper service technician Do not service the sealed burner yourself Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock To remove 1 Open the door as far as it will go 2 Remove the screws on each side of the oven door 3 Close the door about of the way 4 Lift the door up and off the hinges Screw CARING FOR YOUR RANGE To replace 1 B
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