Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the finish. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3. Thank you for buying a Whirlpool Page appliance. Please complete and mail ..3 the Owner Registration Card pro- vided with this product.
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. FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
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Important Safety Instructions Continued . 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.
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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.
Using Your Range Surface burner marker Using the surface burners 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 burner lights, turn the control knob back to a desired setting.
In case of a prolonged power failure: Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lighted match near a burner and turn the control to the LITE position. After the burner lights. turn the control to the desired setting. Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazard Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
Using Your Range Continued Using the Minute Timer The Minute limer 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. Do not push in the knob when...
Using the oven control Baking Position the rack(s) properly To change rack turning on the oven. position, pull rack out to stop, raise front edge and lift out. The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
Using Your Range Continued To raise Adjusting the oven control - Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate tempera- tures.
Broiling The broiler drawer is located below the Always broil with the oven oven door. door closed. 1. Pull the broiler drawer open and tilt the door panel down. Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down sides into lower part of broiler pan.
Caring For Your Range The oven vent Dven vent backguard:The circulation. Poor baking will result. 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.
Control panel and knobs 3. Use warm soapy water or spray 4. Wash control knobs in warm soapy cloth. Do not soak. 5. Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place. NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel wool, abrasives, or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish.
Continued Surface burner grates and reflector pans 1. Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool. 2. Lift off the burner grates and remove reflector pans. 3. Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.
Typical surface burner flame Surface burners To remove the cooktop, follow the instructions in “Removable cooktop” below. Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and soft cloth after each use. Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown below.
Caring For Your Range Continued 3. Wipe surface under the cooktop with warm soapy water. Use a soap-filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily- soiled areas. 4. Replace cooktop by fitting back of cooktop into grooves in rear brack- ets. Lower cooktop. Replace reflector pans and surface burner grates.
Fat spatter beads up. Turns black. Fat spatter spreads out. Burns away. Using the standard- cleaning oven (Models SF31 OOEW & SF31 OPEW) The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water, soapy steel wool pads or a commercial oven cleaner.
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Caring For Your Range Continued Cleaning tips The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand. The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand cleaning may be needed. If you do more broiling than baking, hand cleaning may be needed.
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WALLS AND DOOR - Wash with warm soapy water. Use a steel wool pad or plastic scouring pad for heavily-soiled areas. Rinse well. Using foil (standard and continuous- cleaning ovens) To catch sugar or starchy spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack, slightly larger than the cooking container.
Caring For Your Range Continued Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Wash, rinse and dry well. Do not soak. Control panels Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Wash, rinse and dry well.
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Standard oven Clean with warm, soapy water or soapy steel wool pads. Remove door for easier access. Clean heavily-soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. Use commercial oven cleaners. 9 Remove door for easier access. Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface.
Caring For Your Range Continued The oven light only 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. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned off before...
If You Need Service Or Assistan ce We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: Is the gas turned on? Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.)
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Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service as- sistance number in Step 2. 5. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved*...
WHIRLPOOC Range Product t LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the range product. 2. Instruct you how to use the range product.