Whirlpool FGP210V User's Manual
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1. Thank you for choosing a Roper appliance This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new quality built Roper range Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference Complete and mail the Product Registration Card This card enters your warranty into our warranty system that insures efficient claim processing can be used as a proof of purchase for insurance claims and helps Roper to contact you immediately in the unlikely event of a product safety recall You are responsible for It is your responsibility to be sure that your range a Has been properly installed where it is protected from the elements and on a floor strong enough to support its weight See the Installation Instructions Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly a Is properly maintained a Is used only for jobs expected of a home range a Is secured by properly installed anti tip bracket with rear of base leg positioned under bracket Contents as w Q Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using the surface burners Lighting standing pilots Using the oven controls The oven vent Caring For Your Range The surface burner grates The removable cooktop The surface burners The removable oven door The standard cleaning oven The broiler carriage Cleaning chart DOOWOONNANNDMOTOFP PWN OD Gas Range Use and Care Guide ROPER Home Appliances2. FGP210V FLP210V FGP215V NOTE Because this Use and Care Guide covers several models not all illustrations shown or features discussed will apply to your specific model Page Before You Call For Service ___ _ 11 Warranty 12 How to get service or assistance 12 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 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death DO NOT 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 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH DO NOT USE ANY PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING 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 1 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 t
3. Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry 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 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Part No 76543 00B 4362950 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A j m J Qa w
4. ONE YEAR WARRANTY All Roper Appliances Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Refrigerators Replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed Freezers refrigeration system compressor evaporator Air Conditioners condenser drier or connecting tubing which we Dehumidifiers find to be defective in materials or workmanship LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR Microwave Ovens Repair or replacement of magnetron tube which WARRANTY we find to be defective in materials or workmanship LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR Automatic Washers Repair or replacement of any part of the gear case WARRANTY assembly which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A SERVICE CALLS TO 1 Correct the installation of your appliance 2 Instruct you how to use your appliance 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs Repairs when appliance is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to appliance caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of product not approved by us Any labor costs during the limited warranties Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under
5. the Oven Temperature Control to the off position Pull knob straight off LOND ee a 4 Locking CN Ss screws x 1g S 2 Loosen the locking screws Note the position of the indicator Knob skirt Markers Indicator To lower To raise 3 To lower the temperature turn knob skirt clockwise to move the indicator one marker line to the left Each line equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperature turn knob skirt counterclockwise to move the indicator one marker line to the right Each line equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Page 6 The Broiler Drawer is located below the oven door Always broil with the oven door closed Broiling The oven vent Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located under the backguard The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting will result 1 Pull the broiler drawer open Broiler door will tilt down when opened NOTE Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not step on or apply excess weight to broiler drawer when open Doing so can damage the 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 pothold
6. this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time periods stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions 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 Roper distributor or military exchange HOW TO GET SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE If you need service first see the Before You Call For Service section of this book If you still need service after checking this section additional help can be found if you Contact your selling dealer for the authorized servicer in your area OR s Phone 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 between 8 00 a m and 4 30 p m Eastern Time Monday through Friday OR s For further information write to Consumer Relations Dept Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 When requesting assistance please provide the model and serial numbers date of purchase and a complete description of the problem The model and serial numbers are located beneath the removable cooktop see illustration on page 3 If you are not satisfied with the service received contact the
7. Baking roasting 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position pull rack out lt o stop raise front edge and lift out For baking roasting with one rack the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm betweer the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans 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 cven for 10 minutes Put food in the oven NOTE Do not preheat whe roasting or cooking items such as casseroles Do not place food directly on the oven bottom During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off z0 maintain the temperature setting When baking roasting is done turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF Page 5 Adjusting the oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when compared to your old oven the new design may give you different results If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 1 Push in and turn
8. See Installation Instructions Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Set control knob correctly if needed Remove blockage to airflow to and around range Push in and turn Oven Temperature Control to the desired temperature setting if needed Light pilot See Lighting standing pilots on page 5 Plug the power cord into a live ci cuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace fuse or reset circuit brea lt er Clean with a straight pin see pages 7 and 9 Light pilot See Lighting standing pilots on page 5 Clean with a straight pin see pages 7 and 9 If this fails call an author zed Roper service technician for serv ce Contact an authorized Roper service technician to check air gas mixture Let dry Push in knob s before turning to a setting Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the Oven Temperature Contro See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 6 Preheat the oven if called for in tae recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan types and sizes Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil Completely close broiler drawer Page 11 LIMITED WARRANTY ea ROPER ee rare eee EE Home Appliances LENGTH OF WARRANTY PRODUCTS COVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR From date of purchase FULL
9. ach use Wash rinse and dry thoroughly a After broiler is cool wipe interior with warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad Ovenracks 0 Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Continued on next page Page 9 HOW TO CLEAN PART Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water a Make sure oven is cool a Remove door for easier access See page 8 a Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Remove door for easier access Rinse thoroughly with water Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Remove door for easier access s Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner Rinse thoroughly with clear water Use in a 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 Page 10 Before You Call For Service If you are having an operating problem check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance OPERATING PROBLEM CHECK IF Nothing operates Oven will not operate Burner fails to light Burner flames are uneven Burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off The power cord is plugged in
10. arm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Control panel Exterior surfaces other than control panel Sponge and warm soapy water Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners 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 Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher In dishwasher wash with othar cooking utensils s Dry completely Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Surface burner grates a Remove the cooktop See page 7 a Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled For cooked on foods Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver Wash with warm soapy wate anda plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution Rinse and dry thoroughly If ports are clogged clean witia straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick Do not clean surface burner in dishwasher Surface burners Sponge and warm soapy water Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution Broiler drawer pan and grid clean Steel wool pad and warm soapy water a Clean after each use after e
11. dden 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 DO NOT allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately DO NOT use water 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 extinguisher Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat sett ngs A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Make sure surface burners are off when you are finished and when you are not watching Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Always position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool DO NOT store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes can create an explosion and or fire hazard DO NOT store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not use the oven for storage Parts amp Features Oven vent Surface burners Surface burner grates Model and serial number plate under cooktop Anti tip b
12. ers to move pans 2 Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down sides into lower part of broiler pan See picture 3 Before broiler is turned on place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three levels Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook 4 Push in and turn 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 Caring For Your Range AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock Fire And Explosion Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning s Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion The surface burner grates 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner grates 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burners grates The removable cooktop 1 Remove surface burner grates 2 Lift front of cooktop enough to clear front of range Grasp cool burner openings Lift and pull forward 3 Wipe surface under cooktop with sponge and warm
13. o the proper gas supply and checked for leaks The range must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded 2 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 can cause reproductive harm Properly adjusted burners with a blue rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Venting with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure sil 3 WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by properly installed anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is installed properly shine a flashlight under range toward rear corners and verify 10 that the anti tip bracket is engaged See Installation Instructions for further details Page 2 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 Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a surface burner and you could be burned 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 ho
14. quipped with either standing pilots or electric ignitors Standing pilots must be lit initially with a match following the directions on page 5 The pilot light will remain lit when the burners are turned off To turn a burner on again just push in and turn the control knob to LITE and the burner will light Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE Push in EI Control knobs must be pushed in and turned to the LITE position On electric ignitor models the clicking sound is the ignitor sparking After the burner lights turn the control knob back to a desired setting The control knob can be set anywhere between HI and low setting Do not cook with the control in the LITE position Page 4 Left rear control knob Oven temperature control Surface burner indicators The solid dot in the surface burner indicator shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Burner heat settings Use correct heat settings see below If the heat setting is too high it can s Char bacon and cause curling s Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges Toughen liver fish and seafood a Scorch delicate sauces and custards Cause a boilover Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking Use LITE to light the burner After the burner lights t
15. racket Broiler drawer 24 25 26 27 28 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 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 DO NOT attempt to light the oven burner on electric ignition models during a power failure Personal injury could result Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure Keep range vents unobstructed SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 29 30 31 32 33 Clean your range regularly See care and cleaning instruct ons in this manual Be sure all range parts are cool before cleaning DO NOT clean door seal Il is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended i1 this Use and Care Guide DO NOT repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this man al All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range Control panel Oven burner not shown Page 3 Using Your Range Surface burner indicators Right front control knob Right rear control knob Left front control knob Using the surface burners Your range is e
16. soapy water Use a soap filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 4 To replace cooktop lower front of cooktop while placing into rear support brackets Avoid hitting the control panel AWARNING Personal Injury And Product Damage Hazard s Do not try to clean under the cooktop without removing the cooktop first The cooktop could accidentally fall and injure you a Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the finish and the cooktop frame The surface burners 1 Remove the cooktop following the instructions above 2 Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a sponge after each use To remove cooked on food soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad 3 If ports are clogged clean with 4 straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports Typical surface burner flam im ab ooo 00 O00 4 Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown above If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the burners see above or zall a qualified technician for adjustment 5 Replace cooktop Page 7 The 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 remo
17. t enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splattering or spillovers left ona 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 To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch surface burners Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire Check to be sure glass cookir g utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of class glass ceramic ceramic earthsnware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the su
18. tainer Make sure the foil is centered and large enough to catch any spillovers The broiler carriage The broiler carriage can be removed for ease of cleaning To remove 1 Pull broiler drawer open Brciler door will tilt down when opened Broiler pan and grid 2 Remove broiler pan and grid Broiler carriage 3 Slightly lift broiler carriage and pull all the way out To replace Placement Broiler carriage body tab Spring clip 1 Push broiler carriage in unti it 1s locked under placement tab in rear of broiler carriage body Make sure spring clip at front of carriage snaps into slot in broiler carriage kody Carriage must be snapped into body whenever you are baking 2 Replace broiler pan and grid 3 Close broiler drawer all the way Cleaning chart AWARNING Burn And Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy water s Push in and turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from contrcl panel Wash rinse and dry thoroughly De not soak s 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 Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish Sponge and w
19. to a live n circuit with proper voltage Range is properly connected to gas 7 supply Household fuse has blown or circuit D breaker has tripped Control knob is set in the correct s position The flow of combustion and or ventila tion air to the range is blocked Oven Temperature Control is turned to a temperature setting Pilot is extinguished on standing pilot s model The power cord is plugged into a live s circuit with proper voltage Household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Burner ports are clogged s Pilot is extinguished on standing pilot n model Burner ports are clogged s Burner makes popping noise Burner is wet from washing 7 when on Control knob s will not turn Cooking results are not what you expected You pushed in knob s before trying to turn The range is level The oven temperature seems too high a or too low The oven was preheated as the recipe 7 calls for You are following a tested recipe from a reliable source Pans are the type and size called forin the recipe When baking there is proper air a circulation around pans Flame size fits the cooking utensil s being used When broiling you have completely 7 closed the broiler drawer WHAT TO DO Plug the power cord into a live cicuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Contact an authorized Roper service technician to reconnect range to jas supply
20. urn control back to a desired setting Use a high setting to start food 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 NOTE Do not cook with the control in the LITE position In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners with electric ignitors can be manually lighted Hold a lit match near a burner and slowly turn the control knob on until the burner lights After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting Power failures will not affect standing pilots AWARNING Burn Fire And Explosion Hazard Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results a 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 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 2 Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire Lighting standing pilots Model FGP210V To light range pilots 1 Make sure all controls are OFF 2 Remove the surface b
21. urner grates from the cooktop Remove the cooktop See The removable cooktop on page 7 To light hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners The pilot flame should be to s in 6 1 cm high Pilot adjustment N screw If the pilot flame needs adjustment turn the pilot adjustment screw behind the Oven Temperature Control under the control panel Lower the cooktop and replace the grates before using the surface burners To light oven burner pilot 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control is OFF 2 Pull broiler drawer open Broiler door will tilt down when opened 3 Remove broiler pan and grid Broiler carriage 4 Slightly lift broiler carriage and pull all the way out Hold a lit match over the oven burner pilot located at the rear of the burner After the oven burner pilot is burning steadily check burner lighting by pushing in and turning the Oven Temperature Control toa temperature above 140 F 60 C The burner will take 50 60 seconds to light Replace broiler carriage by pushing it in until carriage is locked under placement tab in rear of broiler carriage body Make sure spring clip at front of carriage snaps into slot in broiler carriage body Carriage must be snapped into body whenever you are baking Replace broiler pan and grid Close broiler drawer all the way Using the oven controls
22. ving 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 Page 8 The standard cleaning oven The standard cleaning oven has to be hand cleaned Use warm soapy water soapy steel wool pads or a commercial oven cleaner See Cleaning Chart on page 10 for further instructions ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the oven Damage will occur Using foil To catch sugar or starchy spills from pies and casseroles use a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on rack under food container This may however result in poor baking roasting AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock And Product Damage Hazard a Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before using foil Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock s Do not use foil to cover oven floor or to completely cover a rack Good air circulation is needed for the oven to operate properly Poor cooking results and damage to the oven could occur 1 Turn off all controls 2 Position foil or pan under the cooking con
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