Page 1: Table Of Contents
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS’BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. A Note To You ki.ZEt%:- Parts And Features Using Your Range Caa;: For Your If You Need Assistance orselvice Warranty 1-800-44-ROPER call us with qusstiol?s or canmellts. GAS RANGE MODEL FGP357Y...
Page 2: A Note To You
Now To You Thank you for buying You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience 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: Ki.zet
Immrtant --.--------- 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. To reduce the risk of fire, electrlcal damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, WARNING: If the information a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal...
Page 4 Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on ft. 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.
Page 5 Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface burners. This will help reduce the chance of bums, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan.
Page 6: Parts And Features
PartsAnd Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Anti-tip (on wall behind backguard) Oven light switch Oven vent Surface burners and grates (behind right side of broiler drawer)
Page 7: Using Your Range
Using Your Range In This Section Uslng the surface burners Positioning racks and pans ... For best air circulation getting the clock ... Using the Minute Timer ... Bakinglroaeting To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efl icient and safe use of your range.
Page 8 Until you get used to the settlngs, For best results, start following as a guide. cooking at the high setting: then turn knob down to continue cooking. RECOMMENDED SETTING To light the burner. After the LITE burner lights, turn control back desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor.
Page 9 Home canning information The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop. To protect your range: use a canner which can be For best results, centered over the surface burner.
Page 10 For best air circulation air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. the pans so that one is not directly over Place the other. inches (4-5 cm) of For best results, allow Vi-2...
Page 11 Setting the clock When the range is first plugged in, or following power outage, “12:OO” will flash in the display. the Clock/Timer Switch to the CLOCK 1. Slide position. the Hour button until the 2. Push in and hold correct hour appears in the display. (The numbers will only count forward.) the Minute button until the 3.
Page 12 Baking/roasting the rack(s) properly 1. Position before on the oven. To change rack position, rack at front and For further informa- pull out. tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. the Oven Temperature 2. Push in and turn Control to the baking/roasting temperature you want.
Page 13 the locking screws inside the control Loosen knob. Note the position of the notches. 3. To lower the temperature, hold firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise. Each notch equals about 10°F (5°C). 4. To raise the temperature, hold firmly and move the tooth a notch counter- clockwise.
Page 14 Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used effi- ciently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product. pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids.
Page 15 Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface burner grato6 ........15 Surface burner.
Page 16 Surface burners The range and burner box areas are specially designed to make cleaning easier. Since the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy and convenient. clean with a damp the cook-top, wipe spongeanddry. Product Damage Hazard Do not remove the cooktop. Doing so could result in product damage.
Page 17 Gas must flow freely through the small hole in the brass orifice for the burner to light properly. This area must be free of any soil and be kept protected from boilovers or spillovers. the burner caps in place whenever a keep surface burner is in use.
Page 18 To replace: the hinge arms are in the open Be sure position. if pulling the hinges open Be careful by hand. Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers. Hold the door at the sides near the top. hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door.
Page 19 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART WHAT TO USE Sponge warm, soapy Control knobs water Sponge and warm, Control panels soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm, Exterior surfacer (other than control soapy water panels)
Page 20 PART WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy Oven cavity water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas HOW TO CLEAN Make sure oven is cool. Remove door and oven bottom for easier access. (See pages 17 and 18.) Wash, rinse and dry well.
Page 21 The oven light The oven light will come on when you use the Oven Light Switch on the backguard. Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard ’ Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and 1 power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb.
Page 22 If You Need Assistance OrService 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.
Page 23: If You Need Assistance
PROBLEM POSSIBLE Cooking results The range is not level. are not what you expected The oven temperature seems 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 24: Warranty
Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. 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 period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances.

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Page 1: Table Of Contents

Page 2: A Note To You

Page 3: Ki.zet

Page 6: Parts And Features

Page 7: Using Your Range

Page 23: If You Need Assistance

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