Whirlpool FEP310Y Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool standard-cleaning electric range use and care guide fep310y

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Note To You
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Important Safety
Instructions
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Parts And Features
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Using Your Range
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If You Need
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Warranty
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1-80~44-ROPER
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STANDARD-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
MODEL
FEP310Y

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  • Page 1 UseAndCare STANDARD-CLEANING Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Catin Your ange If You Need gf!!j!z Warranty 1-80~44-ROPER Call us with questions or comments. ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL FEP310Y...
  • Page 2 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper You have purchased a quality, wor/&c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
  • Page 3 Important safety Instructions reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General Read all instructions before using the range. 4nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions.
  • Page 4 .Do not wear loose or hanging arments when usin the range. B hey could ignite if t 1 ey touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. *Use only dry otholders. Moist or damp pothol 8 ers on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
  • Page 5 Grease @Grease is flammable. 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 flamin pan on range by coverin h a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units.. racks and pans ..Positioning For best air circulation ... -10 Using aluminum foil for baking..lO ... 11 Baking/roasting Adjusting the oven temperature control ... 12 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.
  • Page 8 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. SElTlNG RECOMMENDED USE To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. MED-HI To hold a rapid boil.
  • Page 9: Positioning Racks And Pans

    Home canning information To protect your range: Use flat-bottomed canners/pans results. Use the largest surface unit for best resub. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area.
  • Page 10: For Best Air Circulation

    For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. For best results, allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and...
  • Page 11: Baking/Roasting

    Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before To change rack turning on the oven. position, lift pull out. rack at front and For further information, sea “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting...
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control

    Adjusting the oven temperature Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can change them by following these steps: Turn...
  • Page 13 5. When broiling is done, turn both 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 counterclock- Temperature Control Knob wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off.
  • Page 14: Broiling Tips

    Broiling tips 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. Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food.
  • Page 15: The Oven Vent

    The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is Do not block the needed for air circulation.
  • Page 16: The Anti-Tip Bracket

    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. To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall- mounted anti-tip bracket kit.
  • Page 17 Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface units and reflector bowls . . . 17 Lift-up cooktop ....... . . 20 Your range is designed for ease of care.
  • Page 18 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 21 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls.
  • Page 19 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the Push receptacle. the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. 4. When terminal is pushed into the recep- go, push down tacle as far as it will edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle.
  • Page 20 Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in per- sonal injury from the cooktop acciden- tally falling.
  • Page 21 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, soapy (other than control water...
  • Page 22 WHAT TO USE PART Oven cavity Sponge and warm, soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used while cooking HOW TO CLEAN Remove door for easier access. (See page 20.) Wash, rinse and dry well.
  • Page 23 tf You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our toll- free telephone number for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date.
  • Page 24 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Cooking The range is not level. results are not what you The oven temperature expected too low or too high. The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.
  • Page 25 2. If you need assistance Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.: l-80044-ROPER (1-800-447-6737) and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified service company in your area.
  • Page 26 E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized appliance. This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential ties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances.

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