Whirlpool FGC355Y User's Manual
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1. For cooked on food e Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver e Wash with warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution e Rinse and dry well e If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick e Do not clean surface burner in dishwasher Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic gt scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution 22 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE HOW TO CLEAN e Clean after each use e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e After broiler is cool wipe interior with warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad Oven racks Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray e Make sure oven is cool glass cleaner Follow directions provided with the cleaner OR Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad WHAT TO USE Steel wool pad and warm soapy water PART Broiler drawer pan and grid clean after each use e Make sure oven is cool Remove door and oven bottom for easier access See pages 18 and 19 Wash rinse and dry well Oven cavity models FGP355Y FGP345Y and FGP335Y Sponge and warm soapy water Remove door for easier a2. 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 e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burners through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan 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 sur
3. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface burner and you could be burned e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch surface burners Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pothoider 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes can create an explo sion and or fire hazard e Do not use the oven for storage e Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result e Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cooktop e Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range can ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying e Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthen ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite
4. level If 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 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 USING YOUR RANGE For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 1 2 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 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 CLOCK 1 Slide the Clock Timer Switch to the CLOCK position B TIMER 2 Push in and hold the Hour button until the correct hour appears in the display The numbers will only count forwa
5. 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 If 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 316000701 816991 Rev A 1993 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed In U S A
6. 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 You can set the control knob anywhere between HI and LO Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Burner heat settings Use correct burner heat settings see next page If the heat setting is too high it can e Char bacon and cause curling e Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges Toughen liver fish and seafood e Scorch delicate sauces and custards e Cause a boilover Push in and turn 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 contro knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE e To light the burner After the bumer lights turn control back to a desired setting e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables To keep food warm until ready to ser
7. 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 illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Anti tip bracket on wall behind lock Manual oven light switch backguard Minute Timer models FGP355Y FGC355Y and FGP345Y Surface burner Oven vent control panel Surface burners grates and reflector pans Model and serial E number plate RE ENNS under cooktop S NACE Oven burner KS not shown Automatic oven x Ws light switch IR LOS model FGP335Y WS ie n Broiler drawer n ANN G Surface burner Left rear Left front Oven temperature Right rear Right front markers control knob control knob control control knob control knob Display Hour and minute Clock timer switch buttons USING YOUR RANGE Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface burners Adjusting the oven temperature control Positioning racks and pans sete Broiling scccssessees 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
8. 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 15 Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface burner grates and reflector pans Removing the oven bottom Lift up cooktop The continuous cleaning oven Surface burners Cleaning chart Removing the oven door The oven light Your range is designed for ease of care You can do most cleaning with items found around your AWARNING home Cleaning your range whenever spills 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 and reflector pans 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner grates and remove the reflector pans 3 Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replac
9. a ROPER ee Use AndCare A Note To You important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range 16 lf You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments CONTINUOUS CLEANING AND STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGES TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS MODELS FGP355Y INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT FGC355Y TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE FGP345Y FGP335Y 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 This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which person
10. al injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property AWARNING 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 15 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 first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 25 If you need further help feel free to call us 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
11. 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 Burner fails to light 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 and 22 Clean with a straight pin see page 17 and 22 If this fails call an authorized Roper service technician for service 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 Burner ports are clogged Burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off Burner makes popping noise when on Contact an authorized Roper service technician to check air gas mixture Burner is wet from washing continued on next page 25 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM Control knob s
12. 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 e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also e Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Keep reflector pans clean for best heat reflection The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in the 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 14 USING YOUR RANGE 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
13. ccess Rinse well with water Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Remove door and oven bottom for easier access e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner Rinse well with clear water Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur Oven cavity model FGC355Y Sponge and warm soapy water Make sure oven is cool Remove door for easier access Clean heavily soiled areas or stains Rinse well with water Do not use commercial oven cleaners Most fat spatters on oven walls and floor will gradually reduce to a presentably clean condition during baking 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light Model FGP335Y The oven light will come on when you open the oven door Models FGP355Y FGC355Y and FGP345Y To turn the light on without opening the oven door use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury 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 resut in electrical shock or burns To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply 2 Remove the light b
14. d water solution for 20 30 minutes Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad 4 f ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports Screws 17 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 5 Before putting the burners back dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes 6 Replace burners making sure they are properly seated and level Replace screws 7 Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the burners see page 17 or call a qualified technician for adjustment Typical surface burner flame at highest setting Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make 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 18 To replace 1 Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position Be careful if pulling the hinges open by hand Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers Hold the door at the sides n
15. e gradually burns away at medium to high baking temperatures so the oven can return to a presentably clean condition Fat spatter Continuous spreads out cleaning Burns away porcelain Cleaning tips The oven window racks oven bottom and inside surface of door are not coated Clean them by hand if you do more broiling than baking hand cleaning may be needed 20 Hand cleaning AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuous cleaning oven Some can become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes WINDOW Keep clean with warm soapy water Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse well Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers RACKS Use a soapy steel wool pad for best cleaning results Rinse well OVEN BOTTOM AND INSIDE SURFACE OF DOOR Wash with warm soapy water Use a steel wool pad or plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse well Once removed from oven both oven bottom and inside surface of door can be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner WALLS Apply ammonia with sponge Allow to soak for 15 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly Do not scrub or use abrasive or harsh cleansers CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy Turn knobs
16. e reflector pans and burner grates 16 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up cooktop 1 Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans 2 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling e Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 3 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 4 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Replace reflector pans and surface burner grates Surface burners 1 Lift up the cooktop following the instructions above 2 Before cleaning remove screws that hold each of the burners in place The screws prevent the burners from wobbling around during shipment Remove the shipping screw with a Phillips screwdriver lift the burner up tilt it to one side at the end closest to the ignitor and move it toward the back of the range This separates the burner from the gas valve at the front of the range so it can be easily removed 3 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 an
17. ear the top Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door Insert arms evenly as far as they will go If the door is not in line with the oven frame remove it and repeat the above steps Replace the screws on the oven door CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removing the oven bottom The panel in the oven bottom can be removed for cleaning To remove 1 2 4 Remove oven racks Remove the two hold down screws at the rear of the oven If screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver 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 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 Push back of oven bottom panel down fully into place on metal flanges on rear wall and insert the hold down screws 19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The continuous cleaning oven model FGC355Y Standard cleaning oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain Your continuous cleaning oven ollie SSN walls are coated with a special rougher porce Turns black lain A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface but spreads out on the rougher surface The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black The spread out fat on the rough surfac
18. face 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 e Keep reflector pans clean for best heat reflection 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 RACK POSITION Frozen pies large 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
19. horized 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 27 ROPER Gas Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR 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 appliance 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 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
20. o raise 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 cookbook for broiling chart Side view USING YOUR RANGE 4 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The broiler will automati cally light in 50 60 seconds 5 When broiling is done turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF NOTE Do not preheat the broiler before using Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used 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 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
21. or unattended in grounded i area where the range is in use They should e Gas fuels and their use in appliances can never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of cause minor exposures to benzene formal the range They could be burned or injured dehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily Do n t operate the rande it iis damaged ot from incomplete combustion Significant xi 3 4 i g g exposure to these substances can cause aia propery continued on next page 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 Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range
22. rd 3 Push in and hold the Minute button until the correct minutes appear in the display 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 TIMER HOUR CLOCK 2 To set a time more than 59 minutes push in and release the Hour button The display will show 1 59 The time can now be adjusted down by pushing in and holding the Minute button until the correct time shows in the display MINUTE 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 continuously Slide the Clock Timer Switch to the CLOCK position to cancel the Minute Timer and return to the clock mode CLOCK hs PEY i USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting Position the rack s properly before turning A 12 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 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking roasting temperature yo
23. shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions includ Ing the following WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not 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 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 cancer or reproductive harm Properly adjusted burners with a blue rather than a e Install or locate the range only in accordance yellow flame will minimize incomplete with the provided Installation Instructions combustion Venting with a hood or an open The range must be installed by a qualified window will further minimize exposure installer The range must be properly e Do not store things children might want above connected to the proper gas supply and the range Children could be burned or checked for leaks The range must also be injured while climbing on it properly connected to electrical supply and e Do not leave children alone
24. sted 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 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 satisfactory 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 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 aut
25. to OFF and pull straight away from water control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish of the knobs e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish DO NOT SPRAY cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel Control panels Sponge and warm soapy water OR 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 In dishwasher wash with other cooking utensils e Dry completely e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface burner grates and chrome reflector pans Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher Surface burners Sponge and warm soapy water e Lift up the cooktop See page 17 Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled
26. u 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 During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting When baking roasting is done turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature 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 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter clockwise Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob W pas Notches Tooth Locking screws gt T
27. ulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 3 Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 24 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 problems 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 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 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 Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Reset controls if needed Remove
28. ve 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 Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking Someone could 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 precautions could result in explosion or fire 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 correct cooking utensils for your needs e NOTE For best results and greater fuel efficiency use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface burners
29. wa a e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan e Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners i When using the oven e Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning e Do not use oven cleaners in continuous cleaning oven model No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide e Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e
30. will not turn Soil is visible on continuous cleaning oven finish Cooking results are not what you expected 26 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION You are not pushing in before turning You broil often Soil is on door Soil is caused by sugar and starchy spills The range is not level 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 com pletely closed the broiler drawer Push control knob s in before turning to a setting The special finish is designed to gradually reduce oven soil during normal baking or roasting It is not designed to keep your oven spotless only presentably clean If you broil often you may see oven soil Follow hand cleaning tips on page 21 The door is cooler than the oven walls Soil will be more visible on the door than other areas in the oven See hand cleaning tips on page 21 Sugar and starchy spills may leave stains See page 21 for hand cleaning tips Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only te
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