Roper FGP320E User's Manual
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1. 23 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check Troubleshooting on pages 22 23 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call our Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 Our consultants are available to assist you When calling Please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see page 2 This information will help us better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with e Features and specifications on our full line of appliances e Installation information Use and maintenance procedures IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use FSP factory authorized parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new ROPEPF appliance Accessory and repair parts sales Do it yourself repair help Specialized customer assistance Spanish speak ing hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors To locate an authorized servicer in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Consumer A2. and icing To cook large amounts of vegetables Between HIGH and LOW LOW To keep food warm until ready to serve USING YOUR RANGE Energy saving tips To help shorten your cooking time use the least amount of liquid possible Preheat your pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible Start your food on a higher heat setting then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking Place a filled pan on the burner grate before turning on the surface burner AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan Turn off all control knobs when not cooking Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or burns NOTE Do not leave empty cookware or cookware which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The cookware could overheat and damage the cookware or cooking product USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE BURNERS cour Home canning information Cookware tips The large diameter of most water bath or pressure The pan should have a flat bottom straight sides canners combined with high heat settings for long and a well fitting lid periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop e Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness To protect your range cookware e For best results use a canner which can be e The pan material metal or glass affects how centered over the surface burner quickly and eve
3. pun 10 11 Setting GVCle i4 neret ne lei i er isis Di ei 12 DIM Pc 12 SAFETY av e eei cowed envia aua TTA T 3 5 SERVICE 13 55 REI oc tre re Ip ere ven vue eene 24 SURFACE BURNERS Control knobs eee rennen 9 16 Control setting guide enne 9 Surface burner markers eese 6 TIPS Bakewar iere tint retento Kikarin KEA AE Seane 11 COOKWAFG iei seeds enn eire rer Ee Te i PY ko DERE Ey S Te ce setae 10 Roasting ion Deuter caie URS naea adieratik 12 Saving energy eeeeeere eene nnne nnn 9 12 TROUBLESHOOTING eene 22 23 WARRANTY 2 oce Sites ebrii c RES Un Eee eer reine 28 27 WARRANTY ROPER GAS RANGE FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or WARRANTY workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service FROM DATE OF PURCHASE company WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 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 parts or systems caus
4. range Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in Oven vent p 14 Surface burners and grates pp 9 16 17 Control panel pp 9 16 Anti tip bracket ___ amp h p 15 Model and serial number plate behind left side of broiler door N Broiler door pp 13 17 CONTROL PANEL Surface burner marker shows which burner you are setting rent mw PUH TO TURN 9 Pus TO TURN 88 PURH TO TURN 8 M M eaaa Left rear Left front Oven temperature Right front Right rear control knob control knob control knob control knob control knob UsiNG YOUR RANGE To get the best cooking results you should use your range the correct way This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS Your range comes with standing pilots When you first use your range you have to light the standing pilot The pilot light will stay lit when you turn off the burners To light surface burner pilots 1 Make sure all controls are turned off P 2 Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop Lift up the cooktop See Lift up cooktop and surface burners on page 18 3 To light hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners The pilot flame
5. temperature setting 4 After baking roasting turn the oven temperature control knob clockwise t i Roasting tips For even cooking place the meat on a rack in a shallow pan This keeps the meat out of the drip pings and allows the heat to circulate better Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate doneness Insert it so the tip is in the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry Make sure the thermometer is not touching bone fat or the bottom of the pan BROILING The broiler is located below the oven door Always 4 Close the broiler door broil with the broiler and oven doors closed NOTES e Do not step on or apply weight to the broiler door when it is open This could damage the door Do not preheat the broiler before using it Completely close the broiler door during broiling 1 Open the broiler door Then pull out the broiler pan and grid 5 Push in and turn the oven temperature control SS NS knob counterclockwise aig to BROIL The broiler will We ss automatically light in 8 qe 50 60 seconds 2 Place the broiler pan and grid so grease can LA drain down into the lower part of the ss broiler pan 7 noe 6 After broiling turn the oven temperature control knob clockwise to OFF 3 Before the broiler is turned on place your food on the broiler pan Then place the pan on the broiler bottom or one of the two ledges 13 USINC VOUR RANC
6. without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 24 RANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works The range is not properly connected to the gas supply Contact an authorized Roper service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply See the Installation Instructions The control knob is not set correctly Push in the control knobs before turning them OVEN BROILER BURNER PROBLEM CAUSE The oven does You have not turned the oven temperature control knob to a temperature not work setting The gas shutoff valve is in the off position See the Installation Instructions The burner fails to light The pilot light is out See Lighting standing pilots on page 7 contact an authorized Roper service technician or see the Installation Instructions The burner flames lift The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized Roper service away from the ports technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions are yellow or are noisy 22 TROUBLESHOOTING SURFACE BURNERS PROBLEM CAUSE The burner fails to light The pilot light is extinguished Light the pilot See Lighting standing pilots on page 7 The bumer ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See pages 17 and 18 The burner flames T
7. 3 Setting CY CIS sad s MP E eoe s 13 CLEANING ile pP 17 Broiler pan and grid eeeeeess 17 Control knobs eeeeseseeeeenm enn 16 Control pariel e or tap reet ises 16 Exterior surfaces eeeseeeeee eene 16 OWEN Cavity es 17 Oven door Glass i iar sinaune aoii i 17 Oven raoKS necesite rer antes 17 Surface DUrners aste i eere teo e EE RN nra ases 17 Surface burner grates esee 16 CONTROL PANEL Burner heat settings eere 9 Control KrioDS soie oo r aaia 9 Surface burner markers eseeeeeee 6 COOKWARE Canning o Pre aL 10 TIDS idein EE Dukes ecce pi luem ener en d er ee 10 FEATURES ur nee Ra e Aedes cbr eive Febr E dep Is CPU uds 6 LIFT UP COOKTOP 4 ssieriis ertet nd ege eaa enr 18 TOPIC P B M E LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS Oven burner ccccscecccececececscueuceeeeseseeseseeceteeteneneennes 8 Surface burner eeeeeeeeen neenon 7 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER e 2 OVEN Bottom inet eere e EEE Qu IU d Fade shies aSa 21 IBforo SOR E A E E E T 19 20 OVEN TEMPERATURE Settilig uota E T 12 OVEN VENT EE T E Pen AT 14 PAWNS a uic E EEEE ET T eU ENT 11 PARTS inci lectins A ert Eo e dE eoe ava E 6 BACKS Gi iter c qois Pace cineth aes 10 11 ROASTING Pals aeiienerieetecesieie e esed eive iesu vex dens 11 RACKS eo scere cesses coo ee ce etos eoe eeetr ims aa oa Pete Eus e
8. E BROILING cont Broiling guide Recommended pan positions are numbered from bottom 0 to top 2 see page 13 For best results turn your meat after about of the broiling time Turn chicken pieces after about of the broiling time Very thin Cuts such as fish fillets may not need to be turned at all You should rotate the broiler pan back to the front at the same time you turn the foods APPROXIMATE TIME R MINUTES POSITION SIDE 1 SIDE 2 Steak 1 thick medium rare medium well done Ground Meat Patties 4 thick well done Pork Chops 1 thick Ham Slice thick precooked Frankfurters Chicken bone in pieces boneless breasts Fish 12 74 thick fillets Hot air and moist from th through air and moisture escape n x piu phis AWARN l NG middle of the backguard The vent lets air circu late properly Be careful not to block the vent E S or you will get poor nti baking roasting results NOTE Never store Bin Hazard plastics paper or other items that could Use pot holders when touching items left melt or burn near the near oven vent oven vent or any of the surface burners Failure to do so can result in burns 14 USING YOUR RANGE THE ANTI TIP BRACKET The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or AWAR N e weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly To make sure the anti tip bracket is fasten
9. HEN YOU HAVE PLACE This results in better 1 pan In center of the oven rack baking e Place the pans so 2 pans Saen or slightly mm 7 that one is not directl yap 7 7 d 3 or 4 pans In opposite corners on n zz ee e each oven rack Stagger LLL LLY allow 17 2 inches of pans so no pan is directly space around each over another pan and between pans and oven walls Use only 1 cookie sheet in the oven at a time 11 USING YOUR RANGE BAKING ROASTING 12 1 Place racks where you need them For more information see Posi tioning racks and pans on pages 10 and 11 2 Push in and turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven burner will light by itself in 50 60 seconds Energy saving tips Oven peeking can make cooking times longer and affect food quality Rely on a timer to keep track of cooking time e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the oven by cooking more than one food at a time e If possible plan to bake while the oven is still hot after cooking You don t have to preheat the oven when broiling or roasting 3 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes then put your food in the oven NOTE Do not place your food directly on the oven bottom If you want place the food on the rack at the extra rack position During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the same
10. Use 6 Care Standard Cleaning Gas Ranges A Note to You 2 Range Safety 3 5 Getting to Know Your Range 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring for Your Range 16 Troubleshooting 22 Requesting Assistance or Service 24 Index innnan Warranty 28 1 800 1 4 ROPER Call us with questions or comments TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE c MODELS FGP310E FGP320E FLP320E ROPER PART NO 3196294 Rev A TANT l F6 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 complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for your appli Model Number ance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see the diagram on Purchase Date pag
11. d dry well OR 1 Clean heavily soiled areas with a commercial oven cleaner Follow the direc tions that come with the oven cleaner Place newspaper on the floor to protect the floor surface 2 Wipe well with clean water NOTES Use oven cleaners in a well ventilated room Do not let commercial oven cleaners contact the heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range This will cause damage For easier cleaning you can remove the oven door Carefully follow the instruc tions on page 19 17 LIFT UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS 1 Remove the surface burner grates 4 Wipe off the surface burners with warm soapy water and a sponge after each use To remove cooked on food soak the burners ina vinegar and water solution for 20 30 min utes Then scrub them with a plastic scrubbing pad See page 17 for more information 2 Lift the front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING NOTE Do not drop the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard cooktop Damage could Do not operate with a yellow flame S ncc Doing so can result in death heart attack x or convulsions 5 Check the burner flames once in a while for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift away 3 Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm from ports are yellow soapy water and a or are noisy turn off the sponge Use a soap burner Allow the bur
12. ded 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 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 such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop 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 an open flame and you could be burned Use only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch an open flame Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder It could catch on fire e Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause b
13. e 6 for the location of the plate Also record the Dealer Name other information shown in the next column Serial Number Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference 1 800 1 1 ROPER Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free 1 800 447 6737 RANGE SAFETY Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning This symbol alerts you to hazards such as symbols Please pay special attention to these sym fire electrical shock or other injuries bols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol AWARNING Tip Over Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to the range 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 follow these instructions can result in death burns or other injury For more information see The anti tip bracket on page 15 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE 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 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result cau
14. ed into place Look under the range you may need a flashlight Tip Over Hazard Check that a leveling P foot is positioned Connect anti tip bracket to the range under the bracket Reconnect anti tip bracket if the range is e See the Installation moved Instructions for further Do not push down on the open oven door details Follow the Installation Instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to follow these instructions can result in death burns or other injury 15 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Your range is designed so you can care for it easily 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 working like new AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop Doing so can result in death explosion fire or burns CLEANING CHART Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range Before cleaning always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool PART HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs 1 Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel 2 Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm soapy water Rinse and dry them well Do not soak them Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish of the knobs 3 Replace the knobs Make sure all knobs are turned off Control panel Wash
15. ed by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance THIS ROPER APPLIANCE IS WARRANTED BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION UNDER NO CIRCUM STANCES 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 dealer 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 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3196294 Rev A 7 96 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
16. he bumer ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin are uneven See pages 17 and 18 The burner flames lift off The burner needs cleaning See page 18 the ports are yellow or The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized Roper service are noisy when turned off technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions The burner makes a The burner is wet from washing Let it dry popping noise when on COOKING RESULTS PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in the recipe not what you expected e The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size There is not enough air space around the pan when baking Allow 172 to 2 inches of air space on all sides of the pan The flame size does not fit the cookware being used When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler door The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked Make sure nothing is blocking the middle front of the backguard or the floor right in front of the broiler The range is not level See the Installation Instructions If none of these items are causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 24
17. m the bottom e Do not place items on the oven door when it is open 10 USING YOUR RANGE POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS cont Extra oven rack position roasting rack Using insulated bakeware ovenproof Use this rack position when roasting food too large glassware and dark metal pans to be placed on the first rack position For proper roasting follow these guide e When baking with insulated cookie sheets or baking pans place them in the bottom third of the oven You may need to increase the recom li i mended baking times so test for doneness ines e The rack must be level before removing from the oven Use an adequate e When using ovenproof glassware or dark amount of liquid in bakeware reduce the oven temperature by 25 F the pan meat juices but use the same baking time Because these or water so your food pans absorb heat producing darker bottom does not get overdone browning and crispier crusts place the rack in To pull the rack over the door you must tilt the the center of the oven When baking pies and rack up at the front If the rack is loaded with bread you can use the temperature suggested food tilting the rack could cause the food to spill in the recipe To avoid spilling do not try to pull out the rack when removing large amounts of food Extra oven rack position Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven Where to place pans for even heat to reach all parts of the oven W
18. ner filled plastic scrubbing VU to cool and follow Step 6 pad on heavily soiled If you still have a problem arcas contact an authorized Whirlpool service techni cian to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions 6 If the ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a tooth pick to clean the ports Toothpick pieces may clog the ports 18 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE LIFT UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS coNr 7 To lower the cooktop lift the cooktop from both 8 Replace the surface burner grates sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR For normal use of your range you do not need to Insert nail or remove the door However if you have to remove screw here the door follow the instructions in this section Oven door To remove 1 Open the door about halfway Insert nails or 3 Rotate the door toward the range Lift up the door screws into both hinge until it stops Do not use hangers Do not the door handle to lift the remove them while door Rotate the door the door is removed toward the floor and pull from the range it toward you 2 Close the door as far as the nails or screws will let you 19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR conr To replace NOTE The nails or screws you inserted must still be in both sides of the door 20 1 Gras
19. nly the pan heats e Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners e When using glass or ceramic cookware check to at the same time Too make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners much heat will build To avoid tipping make sure pots and pans are up and will damage centered on the grates the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce the heat setting to the lowest position needed to keep the water boiling Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS General guidelines Rack placement for specific foods Follow this section carefully to get the best RACK POSITION cooking fexus Frozen pies large 1st or 2nd rack e Before turning on the oven place oven racks roasts turkeys angel guide from bottom where you need them food cakes e To move a rack pull it out to the stop raise the front edge and lift it out quick breads yeast from bottom e Be sure the rack s is level breads casseroles Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your meats Bundt cakes most 2nd rack guide hands if rack s must be moved while the Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd rack oven is hot muffins cakes guide from bottom e When baking roasting with 1 rack place the nonfrozen pies rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven When baking roasting on 2 racks arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides fro
20. p the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 2 Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat at the bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of the front frame slot Position the door with the hinge hanger slots almost parallel to the front frame Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots become fastened to the range Lower the door and rotate it slightly from the front to the back until the slots are fully fastened The hinge hanger will be close to the bottom of the front frame slot Pull door open about halfway and remove the nails or screws Close the door Remove nail or screw WE obe hanger d J G U ORE i i Hinge it ie Oven Hinge Front frame slot bottom CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN BOTTOM You can remove the panel in the oven bottom for cleaning To remove 1 Let oven cool 2 Remove the oven racks 3 Remove the 2 hold down screws at the rear of the oven If the screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver 4 Place your fingers in the slots in the bottom panel and lift the rear of the panel up and back until the lip at the front of the panel is clear of the front frame of the oven cavity 5 Lift the bottom up and out To replace Reverse the steps above 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix
21. should be to inch high 4 if the pilot flame needs adjustment turn the pilot adjustment screw located midway down the length of the manifold pipe behind the control panel 5 Lower the cooktop and replace the grates before using the surface burners USING YOUR RANGE LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS cont To light the oven burner pilot 1 Make sure the oven temperature control knob is 4 Hold a lit match over the oven burner pilot located turned off at the rear of the burner 2 Open the broiler door 5 After the oven burner pilot is burning steadily check the burner lighting by turning the a oven temperature control knob to a temperature at or above 250 F The burner will take 50 60 seconds to light 6 Replace the broiler pan and grid and close the door USING THE SURFACE BURNERS A WARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions Using the control knobs Push in and turn the control knob counterclock wise to LIGHT Make sure the burner has lit After the burner lights turn the control knob anywhere be tween HIGH and LOW Burner heat settings Use the following chart as a guide SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LIGHT To light the burner HIGH To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or pancakes For gravy pudding
22. sing 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 e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier continued on next page xRANGESAFETY General Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks e Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene formaldehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily from incomplete combustion Significant exposure to these substances could cause cancer or repro ductive harm Properly adjusted burners with a blue rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Venting with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure 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 unatten
23. spills with a sponge and warm soapy water right after the burner has cooled For cooked on food 1 Remove the shipping screws one on each side of both ignitors with a Phillips screwdriver Remove the burner from the support bracket 2 Wash the burner with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad or soak in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Then scrub it with a plastic scrubbing pad For stubborn stains clean with a scrubbing pad and or a powdered cleanser and water Repeat these cleaning steps as needed 3 Rinse the burner with clean water and dry well 4 If the ports are clogged clean them with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort the ports Do not use a wooden toothpick NOTE Do not clean the surface burner in a dishwasher Wash the pan and grid with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well OR Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher 1 Make sure the broiler is cool before cleaning 2 After each use wipe the interior with a warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad Wash with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well Wash with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well Follow the directions that come with the cleaner Wash with a sponge or steel wool pad and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water an
24. ssistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance you can write to us with any questions or concerns at Roper Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 24 If the dealer authorized servicer and Roper Brand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem you can contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voice consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION eeerereene enne 11 ANTI TIP BRACKET sseeseeeeeee 15 ASSISTANCE croiser vera etie ER v9 e E de hae indus 24 BAKING PANS EESTI A 11 tiep ETE 10 11 Setting CY CIO sooo eode a esaii ias 12 TIDS icis vid deste Ado RO ee FORD VER Red ase tdt eun Lucus 12 BROILING BrOIIBF s uie E cR Eu ia a a 13 GIO cde et aet eee tee idi patadude Pera carat ass rosa E 13 Glide o sd ascensus e G 14 Paridis tetti atis e isse Degree er T ES 1
25. the panel with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe the panel with clean water and dry it well Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish OR Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner Do not spray the cleaner directly on the panel Apply the cleaner to the paper towel Exterior surfaces Wash with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well other than contro Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas pane Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers which can damage the finish NOTE Do not let foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice remain on the surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when the cooktop is cool Be careful when cleaning around the model and serial number plate too much scrubbing could remove the numbers Surface burner Wash the grates with a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water grates Rinse and dry well For stubborn stains clean with a scrubbing pad and or a powdered cleanser and water Repeat these cleaning steps as needed 16 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHART cont PART Surface burners see Lift up cooktop and surface burners on page 18 for more information Broiler pan and grid Oven racks Oven door glass Model FGP310E Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN 1 Lift up the cooktop See page 18 2 Wipe off
26. urns and container particles could cause injury e Use only cookware approved for oven use Follow cookware manufacturer s instructions especially when using glass or plastic cookware Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard Do not use the oven for storage Do not use aluminum foil to line area around burners oven bottom or any other part of the range Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cooktop e Make sure the cookware you use is large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spill overs Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range could ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying Check to be sure glass cookware is safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed cookware are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite TAM 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 co
27. vers or trivets over the surface burners When using the oven Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately ss e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitting 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 RANGE SAFETY Care and cleaning Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Roper service company or Qualified Agency e Disconnect the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RANGE This section contains captioned pictures of your
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