Whirlpool FES364B User's Manual
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1. Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Broiler pan and grid clean after each use Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle OR e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle NOTE Racks will permanently dis color and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self Cleaning cycle e See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 21 23 27 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light To turn on the oven light press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug oven before changing light bulb Replace light bulb cover before using the oven Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counter clockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing i2. Use cooking utensils with smooth flat bottoms that fit the surface units being used The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used 30 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call our toll free telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 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 appli ance 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 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you pur chased 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 need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your ROPER appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new ROPER appliance To locate FSP replacement
3. 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 the oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in the oven 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 USING YOUR RANGE Using the MEALTIMER clock The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Delayed time baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes cookies etc they will not rise properly Before using the MEALTIMER clock make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking roasting to start 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 5 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting te
4. 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 29 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 AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following General eRead all instructions before using the range eInstall or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qua lified installer The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded eWARNING To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is instal led properly see The anti tip bracket on page 20
5. high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite AR Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable mate rials and spills due to bumping of the pan When using the oven e Always position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be removed while oven is hot do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele ment in oven eUse care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grease Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately AA E 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 Care and cleaning Clean cooktop with care Some cleaners could produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant exposure to these subs
6. lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops and thin steaks 1 2 thick or less Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire e Do not cover the broiler grid with foil e Place food about 3 or more from the broil element e To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pad if you leave it in the heated oven 15 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 efficiently 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 Match the pan to the surface unit size e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible e Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible e Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible 16 USING YOUR RANGE e Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit e
7. parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call our toll free telephone number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer 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 Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 31 ROPER Black Ceramic Glass Top Freestanding Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Roper service company FULL THREE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor for ceramic cooktop WARRANTY to the original purchaser of this product From Date of Purchase We warrant that The ceramic cooktop will not discolor The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off The rubber seal between the ceramic cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack The ceramic cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock The surface units will not burn out WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your rang
8. 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3187697 Rev B 10 95 1995 Whirlpoo Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
9. VEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 5 When baking roasting is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off 12 USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven lf after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the temperature calibration by following these steps 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Con trol Knob is turned to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the Locking control knob Note the position of the screw notches To raise 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob es handle firmly and move the tooth a notch r clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F Notches 2 5 C 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob 13 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling 1 Position the rack before turning the oven on See Broiling rack position chart on page 15 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Cl
10. e 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by us E Repairs to ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 1 95 This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Roper distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our toll free telephone number
11. e See Installation Instructions for further details Floor bracket To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a wall bracket Cable Look to see if the anti tip bracket is Neues attached with screws to the wall behind AETS the control panel panel e Make sure the cable on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket e Cable must be unhooked from wall bracket to move range for cleaning or service Re connect cable before using range e See Installation Instructions for further details Wall bracket Optional door panel pac If you would like to change the color of your e White Kit No 814071 oven door glass to white or almond you can e Almond Kit No 814072 order one of these kits from your Roper Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions 20 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle In This Section How the cycle works Setting the controls Before you start Special tips The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like the other functions of your range you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless AWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep children away from oven during Self Cleaning cycle AWN AR Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Failure t
12. e start time to be reached or cancel and reset the controls Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired setting The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL A delayed start time has been set The Oven Temperature Control Knob is not turned to a temperature setting The MEALTIMER clock is not set correctly Set the MEALTIMER clock correctly See Using the MEALTIMER clock on page 17 If a delay start or stop is not desired the Stop and Start Time Knobs must be turned to the correct time of day Turn knobs till they pop out The Stop or Start Time Knobs for the MEAL TIMER clock are not set at the correct time of day Surface unlts will A household fuse has Replace household fuse or reset circuit not operate blown or a Circuit breaker breaker has tripped The control knob s will Turn knob s again pushing in as not turn you turn continued on next page 29 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Control knob s You are not pushing in Push control knob s in before turning to will not turn before trying to turn a setting Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN The Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob are not set to CLEAN The range clock does not show the correct time of day Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Reset cloc
13. eCAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start eUse the range only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements could be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units 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 units areas near units heating elements or interior sur faces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other sur faces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cook top and the oven door could also become hot enough to cause burns Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned continued on next page 3 eUse only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holder
14. ease review Cleaning tips on pages 25 and 26 Follow them after each use to ensure top perfor mance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look NOTE Let cooktop cool before cleaning 24 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions e Sugar spills and soils such as jellies and candy syrups can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs e Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board e Do not allow anything that may melt such as plastic or aluminum foil to come in contact with the surface while it is hot e Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely Do not use steel wool plastic cleaning pads abrasive powdered cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammonia These could damage the cooktop surface e Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop could crack it Be careful with heavy skillets Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Cleaning tips What to use e Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range with paper towel or clean damp sponge This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop When using follow instructions on container e Razor scrap
15. eee ROPER as ge a a Home Appliances Use AndCare A Note to You Important Safety Instructions 00 Parts and Features Using Your Range 7 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 21 Caring for Your If You Need Assistance or Service cseneresees Warranty cccssecesseonee 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE PART NO 3187697 Rev B MODEL FES364B llos A Note to You Thank you for buying a ROPER appliance Your ROPER range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains warning symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol AWARNING This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury Our toll free number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447
16. er in a holder Use to remove cooked on soils from your ceramic cooktop To avoid scratches keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible Store razor blades out of reach of children Steps to follow 1 Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light s go off 2 For stubborn spills rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked on soil using a paper towel If some soil remains leave some creme on the spot s and follow Step 3 3 Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper 4 Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel continued on next page 25 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Additional tips e Remove dark streaks specks and discoloration with Cooktop Polishing Creme e Remove metal marks from copper or aluminum pans with Cooktop Polishing Creme before heating the cooktop again If heated before cleaning metal marks may not come off e Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect cooking In time these will become less visible as a result of cleaning To prevent scratches and abrasions use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly e Nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge can be used as an alternative method for removing cooked on soils Always rinse and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining To obtain order information for Cooktop Polishin
17. g Creme Part No 3184477 or razor scraper Part No 3183488 write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 OR Call 1 800 253 1301 to order You must have a major credit card to order by phone 26 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight water away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF Sponge and warm soapy Wash wipe with clean water and water dry thoroughly Do not use steel OR wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish Paper towel and spray Do not spray cleaner directly on glass cleaner panel Apply cleaner to paper towel Sponge and warm soapy Wash wipe with clean water and water dry thoroughly Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not clean in Self Cleaning cycle See note on page 22 e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Control panel Exterior surfaces other than cooktop and control panel
18. ipe up any resi due or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If any spots remain clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge e Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual If the Self Cleaning cycle does not get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 21 23 Caring for Your Range In This Section Cleaning the cooktop The oven light Cleaning other range parts Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care However ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open coil elements Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open coil elements Because of this the surface should be dust free and soil free before heating Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and clean ability The Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range paper towels or a sponge and a single edge razor blade ina holder is all you need to clean your cooktop For proper cleaning methods pl
19. is not removed too much smoking will occur The chrome broiler pan and grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle e Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle e Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide See page 27 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top e Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle DO NOT hand clean seal Hand clean frame Hand clean door around edge Keep the kitchen well ventilated by open ing a window or by turn ing on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle NOTES Do not force the Lock Lever You could bend or break it The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open Wait until it moves freely e Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results e Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface e Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt e The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle Setting the controls 1 Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position When the oven temperat
20. k to show the correct time of day See page 11 The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position all the way to the right The Start Time Knob does not show the correct time of day or the knob is not all the way out Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right Reset the Start Time Knob to show the correct time of day Pull knob out all the way The Stop Time Knob is not set ahead to the time you want the Self Cleaning cycle to stop See Step 3 in Setting the controls on page 23 for proper setting instructions Cooking The range is not level Level range See Installation Instruc results are tions not what you expected The oven temperature Adjust the oven temperature control seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 The oven was not pre heated as the recipe calls for Preheat oven if called for in recipe The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or ap pearance of the food Alter recipe as needed The pan used is not the type or size recommended in the recipe Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking Allow 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 3 cm
21. kwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing it in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF 11 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 4 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The O
22. mperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached 6 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control Knob to OFF AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Failure to follow the above can result in death food poisoning or sickness 17 USING YOUR RANGE To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 2 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor ba 18 king roasting can result USING YOUR RANGE The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of
23. o follow the above can result in burns or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the SEE tert cycle the oven gets much hotter than it CLEANING CYCLE does for normal baking or broiling This high OVEN SHUT OFF heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns Doon LOCKS it away You can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle time anywhere between two and four hours See Setting the controls on page 22 SEART 3 The graph at the right is representative of Time In Hours a normal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer for the oven to cool enough to unlock DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature STOP 21 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE Before you start Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you e Hand clean the areas shown They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result Remove the broiler pan and grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan without grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand cleaning or in a dishwasher If most of the soil
24. ose the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEAT ING Indicator Light will go off Custom broil If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off e If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking e Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper tem peratures USING YOUR RANGE Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS whole fish 12 Hamburger patties a ae Not used for broiling Quickly searing food rare and medium steaks medium pat ties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Well done steaks and patties
25. re tips e Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results You can however use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cook top 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 thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit 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 sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e With your hand feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop e Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop Avoid spillovers on cooktop Use pans with
26. s on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder It could catch on fire Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened contain ers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury eUse only utensils approved for oven use Follow utensil manu facturer s instructions especially when using glass or plastic utensils Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop e Do not cook on a broken cook top If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified techni cian immediately Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of clothing or pot holders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS eCheck 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 eNever leave surface units unat tended at
27. t Removable storage drawer lt Control panel Oven Right rear Right front MEALTIMER Manual oven temperature Oven control control clock minute timer light switch control knob selector knob knob Left front Left rear Start Stop Surface Hot Oven Surface control control time time heating surface heating unit knob knob indicator indicator indicator marker light light light Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units Broiling Positioning racks and pans Broiling tips For best air circulation Energy saving tips Using aluminum foil for baking Using the MEALTIMER clock Setting the clock The oven vent Using the Minute Timer The storage drawer Baking roasting The anti tip bracket Adjusting the oven temperature Optional door panel pac control 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 units Fire Hazard Turn all controls off when done cooking Failure to do so can result In death fire or burns Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob gt Surface heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is t
28. t in clockwise Plug in appliance or recon nect at the main power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 28 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 descrip tion 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 operates The power supply cord is Plug power supply cord into a live circuit not plugged into a live with proper voltage See Installation circuit with the proper Instructions voltage A household fuse has blown or a Circuit breaker has tripped Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker The oven will not operate Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting Wait for th
29. tall sides e Do not cook food directly on cooktop e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit USING YOUR RANGE Home canning information e Use the largest surface unit for best heat setting to lowest position needed to results keep water boiling e Start with hot water This reduces the e Refer to your canner manual for specific time the control is set on high Reduce instructions Positioning racks and pans General guidelines Rack placement for specific e Always position oven rack s in desired foods location before turning oven on e To move rack s lift rack s at front and pull out Frozen pies large Lowest level or e Be sure the rack s is level roasts turkeys aa level from e If rack s must be moved while oven is angel ond cakes sus hot use pot holders or oven mitts to Bundt cakes most 2nd level from protect hands quick breads yeast bottom e For baking roasting with one rack place breads casseroles the rack so the top of the food will be meats centered in the oven Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd level e When baking on two racks arrange muffins cakes from bottom racks on the bottom and third level from nonfrozen pies the bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 15 For best air circulation Hot air must circ
30. tances could cause cancer or reproduc tive harm Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub dam age 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 Disconnect the electrical supply 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 Control panel Oven vent Black ceramic CO x glass cooktop Model and serial number plate z A Me N Lock lever AA NS D Anti tip floor bracket tor information S on optional wall mounted anti tip bracket kit see p 20 Surface unit Broil element Bake elemen
31. the anti tip floor bracket if you have one Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed Drawer slide rail 19 USING YOUR RANGE The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured AWARNING Tip Over Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to the range feet Reconnect anti tip bracket if the range is moved Do not push down on the open oven door Follow the installation instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to do so can result in death burns or other injury To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a floor bracket Remove the storage drawer See page 19 Rear e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is haii attached to floor with screws e Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket
32. ulate 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 11 2 to 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 3 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 9 USING YOUR RANGE Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food e Do not cover the entire rack with alumi num foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will result a a 10 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn cloc
33. ure goes above normal baking roasting temperatures the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved 2 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN 22 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE 3 Make sure the clock and Start and Stop Times all have the correct time of day 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise two or three hours The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on e Use two hours for light soil e Use three hours or more for moderate to heavy soil NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 5 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven has cooled sufficiently the Lock Lever can be moved back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF 6 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control Knob to OFF When the oven has cooled sufficiently move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Special tips e Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke e After the oven is cool w
34. urned on continued on next page 7 USING YOUR RANGE Hot surface indicator light The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch The Indicator Light will continue to glow as long as the surface unit is too hot to touch even after it is turned off 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 start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil e To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables e To keep food cooking after starting itona higher setting LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units There are however a few differences e The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on You will see the element cycling on glowing red and off even on HIGH setting to maintain the proper tempera ture setting you have selected e Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating See pages 25 and 26 for care and cleaning suggestions Cookwa
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