Roper FGS397X User's Manual
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1. 5 Push the Bake Temp button and set the desired temperature The small display will show the set temperature and the time remaining The OVEN TIME BAKE and ON indicators will come on 6 The display will count down in 5 and 10 minute increments 7 When baking roasting time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep 3 times and the time of day will show in the large display To delay start and stop automatically 1 2 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 5 Push the Cook Time button 0 00 will show in the large display and the HR indicator will come on Tum the Time Temp Set Knob clockwise until the desired baking roasting time shows in the large display Push the Stop Time button The DELAY OVEN STOP and TIME indicators will come on Turn the Time Temp Set Knob clockwise until the desired stop time shows in the large display The oven will beep once every 10 seconds until a baking roasting temperature is selected Push the Bake Temp button and set the desired temperature The BAKE indicator will come on Changes can be made at any time by pressing a command button When the start time is reached the DELAY and OVEN indicators will go off The display will show the set temperature and the ON indicator will come on When the b2. 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 ensures 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 Gas Range Use and are Guide MM ROPER ae Home Appliances FGS397X 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 s Is properly maintained s Is used only for jobs expected of a home range s Is secured by properly installed anti tip bracket s with rear leveling leg s positioned under bracket s Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using the surface burners The electronic oven controls Setting the clock Using the electronic Minute Timer Using the Set Cancel button Using the oven Using the electronic oven control The oven vent The storage drawer Caring For Your Range The control knobs The control panel The
3. Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions It is recommended that the range be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks If needed the range must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by properly installed anti tip bracket s To check if the bracket s is installed properly remove the storage drawer see page 8 and verify that the anti tip bracket s is engaged Gas fuels and combustion can result in potential exposure to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm For example benzene is a chemical which is a part of the gas supplied to the range It is consumed in the flame during combustion However exposure to a small amount of benzene is possible if a gas leak occurs Formaldehyde carbon monoxide and soot are by products of incomplete combustion Properly adjusted bumers with a bluish rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Page 2 4 DO NOT operate the range if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged DO NOT use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be bumed or injured or a fire could start DO NOT attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure Personal injury could result Use the range only fo
4. Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position 3 To start cleaning immediately Push the Clean button A 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle will be set automatically 3 00 will show in the large display The CLEAN and TIME indicators on the left side of the display and the CLEAN and ON indicators on the right side of the display will come on NOTE If the Clean button is pushed when the door is not latched door will appear in the large display Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right to latch the door If any other command button is pushed when the door is latched door will appear in the large display and you will be unable to continue Move the Lock Lever back to the left to unlatch the door after the LOCK indicator goes off 4 To delay start of cleaning Push the Clean button Immediately push the Stop Time button Immediately turn the Time Temp Set Knob to the new stop time three hours from the time you want cleaning to start The TIME CLEAN DELAY and STOP indicators will come on 5 After the Self Cleaning cycle is started the LOCK indicator will come on when the oven temp erature exceeds normal baking temperatures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when this indicator is on Special tips a Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke a Clean the oven before it gets heavily
5. earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden 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 and should be handled carefully Let fat cool before attempting to handle it DO NOT allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs 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 settings A boil over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill overs 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 They could explode or burn DO NOT store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Parts amp Featu
6. the time remaining Using the oven Baking roasting 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position pull rack out to stop raise front edge and lift out When using one rack the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans BAKE TEMP 2 Push the Bake Temp button _ F will show in the small display NOTE If the oven door is latched when you try to bake roast door will appear in the large display and you will be unable to continue If the LOCK indicator is on wait until it goes off Then move the Lock Lever all the way to the left to unlatch the door 3 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes Preheating is not needed when roasting To set a baking roasting temperature turn the Time Temp Set Knob until the desired temperature shows in the small display The display will increase in 5 F increments The BAKE and ON indicators will come on The burner will light in 50 60 seconds 4 The oven is preheated when you hear one beep 5 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the oven bumer will tum on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting 6 When baking roasting is done push the Set Cancel button or tum the Time Temp Set Knob until F shows in the small display The oven will then shut
7. SrA Ee Se wwr L Ae e a A le DOOR LOCKS BELOW OR AT 650 F 343 C AL ie PR rs Pea Ue ee E S Ses La one Se es aa ae a 1 ee ee 2 hrs 400 F 650 F 343 C 200 F START 1 2 hr 1 hr 1 1 2 hrs 2 1 2 hrs 3 hrs 31 2hrs STOP Notice that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but that it takes longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock Page 11 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 HOW TO CLEAN s Wipe off regularly when range is cool a Do not allow food 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 s Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Exterior surfaces other than control panel Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Nonabrasive plastic scouring pad for heavily soiled areas s Wash with other cooking utensils Dry completely Do not place in Self Cleaning Oven Surface bumer grates Warm soapy water and a non abrasive plastic scouring pad Clean in a dishwasher Surface bumers and burner caps Remove burner grates a Wipe off spills immediately after bumer has cooled For cooked on food a Remove b
8. or reconnect at the main power supply NOTE Make sure oven light is off during the Self Cleaning cycle Keeping oven light on will shorten bulb life shock or burns 3 Remove the light bulb from its The bulb cover must be in place 4 socket Replace with a 40 watt when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven tempera tures Since bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury appliance bulb Page 13 ne 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 CHECKIF _ _ _ _ Nothing operates Range is properly connected to gas and electrical supplies Contact an authorized Roper service techni cian to reconnect range to gas and or electri cal supply See Installation Instructions a Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 4 Set control knob correctly if needed a Your home s main fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped a Control knob is set in the correct position s The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked s Remove blockage to airflow to and around range a Reset controls if necessary The electronic controls are set cor rec
9. soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more il smoke than usual p a 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 10 To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push the Set Cancel button 2 When the LOCK indicator goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left Do not force it Wait until it moves easily 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed the CLEAN indicator will go off and the time of day will show in the large display 7 When the oven reaches normal baking temperatures the LOCK indicator will go off Move the Lock Lever back to the left Do not force it Wait until it moves easily 8 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 How it works During the Self Cleaning cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off This graph shows approximate temp eratures and times during a Self Cleaning cycle for three hours Self Cleaning cycle three hour setting Approximate temperatures and times o 5 Oj rt T T oeta eiaa a TT 7 oor l A PEE BESES E OE ee larc
10. vent or any of the surface burners Page 8 The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip bracket s 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 stop 2 Push up black plastic lever on both sides of drawer 3 Pull drawer out a little farther until levers stay in up position Pull drawer the rest of the way out Replacing the storage drawer Ball bearings 1 Make sure ball bearings on oven slide rail are positioned toward the front of the opening 2 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the oven slide rails on both sides of opening 3 Slide drawer closed To verify that the anti tip bracket s is engaged s Remove storage drawer a Look to see if the anti tip bracket s is attached to floor with screws Make sure rear leveling leg s is positioned under bracket s a See Important Safety Instructions on page 2 and Installation Instructions for further details NOTE The range will not tip during normal use Tipping can occur if excessive force or weight is applied to open door without anti tip bracket s properly secured Caring For Your Range AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock Fire And Explosion Hazard a Make sur
11. Hold a lit match near a burner and slowly turn the control knob to the LITE position until the burner lights After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting A WARNING 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 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 s Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure Personal injury could result The electronic oven controls There are three parts in the oven control section The digital display The command buttons The Time Temp Set Knob and Set Cancel button Instructions for each oven control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully When you first plug in the range the display will show four flashing 8 s If after you set the clock page 5 the display again shows four flashing 8 s your electricity was off for a while Reset the clock Digital display clock When you are n
12. aking roasting time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep 3 times and the time of day will show in the large display To cancel the oven control setting Push the Set Cancel button or tum the Time Temp Set Knob until 0 00 appears in the large display The time of day will then show in the large display A WARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using delay start Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle Page 7 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 will result 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 Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven
13. 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 product not approved by us E Any labor costs during the limited warranties 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 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 a Contact your selling dealer for the authorized servicer in your area R 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 a For further information write to Consumer Relations Dept Roper Brand Appliance
14. djusted by an authorized Roper service technician See How to get service or assistance on page 16 a Reset the clock page 5 Call for service See How to get service or assistance on page 16 Page 15 LIMITED WARRANTY es a ROPER ears Home Appliances LENGTH OF WARRANTY PRODUCTS COVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR From date of purchase FULL 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 find to Dehumidifiers be defective in materials or workmanship LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR Microwave Ovens Repair or replacement of magnetron tube which we find WARRANTY 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 B Repairs when appliance is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and
15. e all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning a Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers Do not use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors to clean this or any other appliance Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids a 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 control knobs 1 Turn control knobs to the off position 2 Pull control knobs and command buttons straight off 3 Wash in warm soapy water 4 Rinse well and dry completely Do not soak The control panel 1 Wipe with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth 2 Rinse well 3 Dry with soft cloth 4 Replace control knobs and command buttons by pushing them firmly into place NOTE When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish After cleaning make sure all control knobs point to the off position Make sure you have not turned oven on when replacing buttons If oven has been turned on push Set Cancel button The surface burner grates 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the burner grates 3 Wash the grates with warmm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scourin
16. el and covers bumer completely Gas must flow freely through the ignitor slot for the burner to light properly This area must be free of any soil and be kept protected from boil overs and spill overs ALWAYS keep the burner caps in place whenever a surface bumer is in use 5 After cleaning the ignitor slot replace the burner cap and burner grate 1 4 Dark blue Bluish green Typical surface burner flame 6 Occasionally check the bumer flames for proper size and shape as shown If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the bumers If ports are clogged clean with a cotton swab or a soft cloth If needed use swab or cloth with ammonia white vinegar or warm water For cooked on soil use a medium to stiff bristle tooth brush brushing out away from center of burner If adjustment is needed call a qualified technician for service 7 To replace burner cap make sure cap is properly aligned and leveled Make sure that the locating pegs in the burner body fit into the recess in the underside of the cap The cap must be correctly seated on the bumer body for proper operation of the burner continued on next page Page 9 8 Turn the burner on to determine if it will light If the burner does not light after cleaning contact an authorized Roper service technician Do not service the sealed burner yourself 9 The bottom area of the surface burner grate is not c
17. ere has been a power interruption the display will flash 88 88 E followed by a number from 1 to 8 shows in the small display The clock shows the correct time of day s The Lock Lever is all the way to the right You have set a delay start time Flame size fits the cooking utensil being used a Pans are the size called for in the recipe a You are following a tested recipe from a reliable source The cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the surface bumers a When baking you have preheated the oven as the recipe calls for When baking you have allowed 1 1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation a When broiling you have completely closed the oven door The broiler provides best cooking results with the oven door closed Your old oven was accurate Your old oven may have shifted gradually while your new oven may be more exact Reset clock if necessary a Slide Lock Lever all the way to the right if necessary Wait until the delay start time is reached s Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil s Use correct size pans Modify recipe or find a new recipe Use cooking utensils with smooth flat bot toms Preheat the oven according to recipe s specifications Reposition pans for best air circulation a Completely close oven door sIf after using the oven you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be a
18. g pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burner grates The surface burners and cooktop B rner cag Ignitor slot The cooktop and burner box areas are specially designed to make cleaning easier Since the four burners are sealed cleanups are easy and convenient Cleaning the burners Always clean the burner caps after a spill over Keeping the burner caps clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame To clean use warm soapy water and a soft cloth If burner caps must be removed for soaking follow these steps 1 Remove the burner grates and bumer caps by pulling upward 2 Soak burner cap in warm soapy water 3 After soaking wipe with a soft cloth or a nonabrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser Do not clean burner cap in dishwasher or Self Cleaning Oven Rinse and dry well 4 For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE IGNITOR SLOT If the slot becomes soiled or clogged use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area If needed use swab or cloth with ammonia white vinegar or warm water For cooked on soil use a medium to stiff bristle tooth brush DO NOT USE HARD OR SHARP OBJECTS TO CLEAN IGNITOR SLOT DO NOT USE CLEANING SOLUTIONS NOTE Ignitor slot should remain clean as long as burner cap is seated properly on burner Occasionally check burner cap to make sure it is lev
19. grid can be cleaned in the oven only if most of the soil has been removed by hand cleaning or a dishwasher The chrome broiler grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle 3 Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle 4 If you want the oven racks to remain shiny remove from the oven and clean them by hand Otherwise put oven racks on second and fourth guides guides are counted from bottom to top After racks are cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle they become harder to slide See page 12 Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle If needed remove them by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle AAWARNING Personal Injury And Product Damage Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle It could burn you a Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish a Do not use foil or other liners in the oven During the Self Clean ing cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results s Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt Setting the controls eee 1 Make sure the Clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 5 2
20. ion after searing Broiling chart The times and temperatures shown are provided as a general guide Both may be varied to brown food or to achieve desired doneness TIME IN MINUTES FOOD SIZE RACK POSTTION 1ST SIDE Pacon Bacon 2nd from top Bee ground 2nd from top 2nd from top Middle 2nd from top 2nd from top Middle 10 15 2 lb split Middle Pieces Middle 12 1 2 fillet 2nd from top 7 9 skin side down 1 1 2 ib whole 2nd from top 10 5 3 4 1 1 4 11 4 2 25 30 m o N POLMWN g Using the electronic oven control The electronic oven control will turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Automatic baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 5 3 Push the Cook Time button 0 00 will show in the large display and the HR indicator will come on 4 Turn the Time Temp Set Knob clockwise until the desired baking roasting time up to 11 hours 55 minutes shows in the large display To see the start time push the Cook Time button and hold it for 3 seconds
21. ng Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recom mended Poor drainage of grease may result in fire 2 Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes with the oven door closed This heats the special ceramic coating on the burner reflector which then radiates the heat rays into the food To preheat push the Broil button will show in the small display and the BROIL indicator will come on NOTE If the oven door is latched when you try to broil door will appear in the large display and you will be unable to continue If the LOCK indicator is on wait until it goes off Then move the Lock Lever all the way to the left to unlatch the door 3 You can broil at one of two temperatures To cook at the lower temperature turn the Time Temp Set Knob one click and lo will appear in the small display To cook at the higher temperature turn the Time Temp Set Knob two clicks and hi will appear in the small display When the oven tums on the ON indicator will come on The burner lights automatically in 50 60 seconds 4 After preheating put the broiler pan and food on the rack and completely close the oven door 5 When broiling is done push the Set Cancel button The time of day will then show in the large display Page 6 Small steaks hamburger patties etc may be broiled in the higher rack positions To cook large steaks and other thick cuts of meat well done move them to a lower rack posit
22. ng the range Electronic oven contro Control panel Oven burner Pe lt not shown Page 3 Using Your Range Surface burner marker O O Left front control knob Left rear control knob Using the surface burners Push in and turn Control knobs must be pushed in then turned to the LITE position The clicking sound is the ignition sparking To stop the clicking sound after the bumer lights turn the control knob back to a desired setting The control knob can be set anywhere between HI and OFF Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface bumer is turned on by that knob Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then tum the control knob down to continue cooking Use LITE to light the bumer After the burner lights tum control back toa desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignition 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 pudding 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 Page 4 Right rear Right front control knob control knob Oven light switch In case of a prolonged power ailure Surface burners can be manually lighted
23. off NOTE The oven automatically turns off after 11 hours 55 minutes Page 5 Broiling _ Position the rack before tuming the oven on Refer to Broiling chart below for recommended rack positions and broiling times BROIL Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire If you broil small quantities you may want to use a small broiler pan They are available in the housewares section of many department stores For best broiling results preheat at BROIL for 5 minutes Do not preheat with broiler pan in place Rack position determines how infra red rays cook your food The lower the position the more broiler grid area covered by the rays See Broiling chart below for more information To sear meat place broiler pan at one of the higher rack positions so that meat is very near the flame Refer to Broiling chart below for correct broiling times s After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if it is left in the heated oven AWARNING Fire Hazard Place meat the correct distance from the burner Meat placed too close to the burner may spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broiling s To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broil i
24. ot using the oven this is an accurate digital clock When using the oven or Minute Timer the display will show the time temperature settings and what command buttons have been pressed When showing the time of day the display will show the hour and minutes When using the Minute Timer the display shows minutes and seconds in the following sequence s For settings from 0 minutes to 1 minute 55 seconds the display will increase in 5 second increments For settings from 2 minutes to 9 minutes 50 seconds the display will increase in 10 second increments For settings from 10 59 minutes the display will increase in 1 minute increments For settings from 1 hour to 1 hour 55 minutes the display will increase in 5 minute increments For settings from 2 hours to 9 hours 50 minutes the display will increase in 10 minute increments When using Cook Time the display shows hours and minutes Command buttons STOP COOK BAKE R CLOCK TIME TIME CLEAN BROIL TEMP AAAA AA The command buttons tell the oven what to do and in what order A few examples Clock tells the oven you are going to set the clock Set Cancel tells the oven to turn off Each command button except Set Cancel has its own indicator The indicator comes on when you touch the command buttons Time Temp Set Knob TIME TEMP SET Once you ve pushed a command button to tell the oven what you want it to do you ll use the Time Temp Set Knob
25. overed by porcelain enamel and therefore should be dried thoroughly to prevent rusting of the prongs Also due to the glass like nature of enamel it may sometimes chip at the prong area however this does not affect the performance of the range The oven bumer A properly adjusted and well maintained burner produces a flame which has an inner cone of bluish green and an outer mantel of dark blue see below The flame should burn evenly blowing or lifting should not occur If the bumer flame looks any different contact an authorized Roper service technician for adjustment Dark blue Bluish green Typical oven and broil burner flame Page 10 Using the Self Cleaning cycle The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil Before you start make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self Cleaning cycle safely Before you start Hand clean frame Hand clean door around edge DO NOT hand clean seal 1 Clean the areas shown by hand They do not get hot enough during the Self Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on s The inside of the door around the edge The window may also require hand cleaning a The frame around the oven Do not clean move or bend the fiberglass seal Poor cleaning and poor baking will result 2 Remove the broiler pan and any pots and pans you may have stored in the oven NOTE The broiler pan without
26. r 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 bumed DO NOT touch surface burners areas near burners or interior surfaces of oven Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During use DO NOT touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven 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 Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boil overs and spill overs Heavy splattering or spill overs left on a range can ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying 11 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 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 They could catch on fire Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic
27. res Oven vent 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 bumed 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 Keep range vents unobstructed Clean your range regularly See care and cleaning instructions in this manual Be sure all range parts are cool before cleaning DO NOT clean door 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 a SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Surface bumers _ AN and grates Model and serial number plate under cooktop Anti tip bracket ___UQAR Storage drawer OS FAKES WOME SSS S 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 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 servici
28. s 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 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 or 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 36 304523 03 0 4321143 1991 Whirlpool Corporation TM Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
29. surface bumergrates _ The surface bumers and cooktop The oven burner 10 WCOWOKOOOONMNNNAOPA RON TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION Using the Seif Cleaning cycle ____19 BOOK WITH THE UNIT Cleaning chart 12 The oven light 13 TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK Before You Call For Service 14 FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Warranty 16 How to get service or assistance 16 ee O 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 a FOR YOUR SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following 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 HAZARD OR EXPLOSION a FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 OPEN WINDOWS 2 DON T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES 3 EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAMES 4 IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY MANUFACTURER DEALER OR THE GAS SUPPLIER 1
30. tly See pages 4 7 a You have programmed a delay start time Oven will not operate a Contact an authorized Roper service techni cian to reconnect range to electrical supply See Installation Instructions Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 4 Clean with a cotton swab soft cloth or medium to stiff bristle tooth brush see pages 9 and 12 Burner fails to light Range is connected to electrical power s Your home s main fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped a Burner ports are clogged Clean with a cotton swab soft cloth or medium to stiff bristle tooth brush see pages 9 and 12 If this fails call an authorized Roper service technician for service Burner flames are uneven s Burner ports are clogged Contact an authorized Roper service techni cian to check air gas mixture Bumer flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when tumed off Burner makes popping noise Burner is wet from washing a Let dry when on Page 14 OPERATING PROBLEM CHECK IF WHAT TO DO Control knob s will not s You pushed in knob s before trying to Push in knob s before tuming tum turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Cooking results are not what you expected The oven temperature seems too low or too high If th
31. to set a temperature or time Turning the Time Temp Set Knob clockwise increases the number on the display Turing the Time Temp Set Knob counterclockwise decreases the number on the display Setting the clock CLOCK 1 Push the Clock button The TME indicator will show in the display Release the Clock button 2 Tum the Time Temp Set Knob until the correct time shows in the large display 3 Push the Set Cancel button to complete time of day entry Using the electronic Minute Timer TIMER The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer It can be set in minutes and seconds up to 9 hours 50 minutes You will hear three beeps when the set time is up 1 Push the Timer button The TIMER indicator will come on and the large display will show 0 00 2 Turn the Time Temp Set Knob until the desired time shows in the large display The Minute Timer will begin counting down 2 seconds after the time is set When time is up you will hear three beeps To cancel the Minute Timer Push the Timer button and hold it down for 3 seconds until time of day appears in the large display or tum the Time Temp Set Knob until 0 00 shows in the large display Using the Set Cancel button SET CANCEL a The Set Cancel button will cancel any command except for times set with the Timer button The large display will then show the time of day or if Minute Timer is also being used
32. uring the Self Cleaning cycle If you want them to stay shiny remove from the oven and clean by hand If racks are left in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the sides of the racks to make them easier to slide s Make sure oven is cool a Follow directions provided with the cleaner s Wash rinse and dry well Spray glass cleaner or warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scouring pad Oven door glass Self Cleaning Oven For areas outside the Self Cleaning area use warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads Follow directions starting on page 10 Using the Self Cleaning cycle Do not use commercial oven cleaners Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven Page 12 The oven light The oven light will come on when you push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel Push the switch again to turn off the light AAWARNING Electrical Shock And Persona Injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are coo and power to the oven has been turned off before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical 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 counterclockwise 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Plug in appliance
33. urner cap a Soak cap in warm soapy water a Wipe with soft cloth or nonabrasive plastic scouring pad a Rinse and dry well If ignitor slot and ports are clogged clean with a cotton swab or a soft cloth If needed use swab or cloth with ammonia white vinegar or warm water For cooked on soil use a medium to stiff bristle tooth brush a Do not clean burner caps in dishwasher or Self Cleaning Oven See pages 9 and 10 for more information Control knobs Warm soapy water and soft Wash rinse and dry well cloth s Do not soak Control panel and trim Warm soapy water or spray glass s Wash rinse and dry well cleaner and a soft cloth a Follow directions provided with cleaner Broiler pan and grid Warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad Oven racks Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Warm soapy water and a soft cloth or a nonabrasive plastic scouring pad Cotton swab or soft cloth with ammonia white vinegar or warm water Medium to stiff bristle tooth brush a Clean after each use s Wash rinse and dry well Do not clean in the Self Cleaning Oven See note on page 10 Use Self Cleaning cycle Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads a Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Wash rinse and dry well Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily soiled areas NOTE The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when left in the oven d
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