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KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. GAS RANGE MODEL SF314PEA...
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Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date appliance. Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, Registration Card provided with your appli- to us. given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to...
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Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation to ensure safe and satisfactorv ooeration. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical persons, precautions, WARNING: If the information...
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Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start. Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. Personal injury could result. Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure.
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Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application must be made by a Whirlpool@ service company or Qualified Agency. Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range.
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Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations the location and appearance of all parts and features. Manual oven light switch Oven vent Surface burners, grates and reflector pans Model and serial number plate (under cooktop) Anti-tip brackets Broiler drawer Control panel Left rear...
Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface burners ..7 Positioning racks and pans.. For best air circulation ... 10 Setting the clock.. Using the Minute Timer.. Baking/roasting 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.
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Until you get used to the settings, the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SETTING RECOMMENDED LITE To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting.
Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges or areas where food might collect. Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty. Use cookware only as it was intended to be used.
Extra oven rack position (roasting rack) When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position, place rack on bottom of oven. For proper roasting, follow these guidelines: must The rack be level. Use adequate amount of liquid (meat juices or water) so food does not get overdone.
Push the “up” or “down” pad to set the time of day. Each “tap” of the “up” or “down” pad will increase or decrease the displayed time by one minute. If the “up” or “down” pad is held down, the displayed time will increase/decrease in ten-minute increments.
Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “lmpor- tant Safety Instructions” on page 4 for more information. 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans”...
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 adjust them by following these steps:...
2. Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down ribbing and through slots into lower part of the broiler pan. See picture. Before the broiler is turned on, place food on broiler pan and position broiler pan at one of the three levels. Close broiler drawer.
The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in lower part of backguard. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting will result. NOTE: Never store plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners.
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Caring For Your Range Surface burner grates and reflector Removing the oven door ....19 Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home.
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Lift-up cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans. 2. 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 personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling.
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Surface burners 1. Lift up the cooktop, following the instruc- tions on page 17. 2. Before cleaning, remove screws that hold each of the burners in place. The screws prevent the burners from moving during shipment. Remove the shipping screws with a Phillips screwdriver, lift the burner up, tilt it to one side at the end closest to the ignitor and move it toward...
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Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock.
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Removing the oven bottom The panel in the oven bottom can be removed for cleaning. Burn Hazard Make sure all parts are cool before removing. Failure to do so could result in burns. To remove: 1. Remove oven racks. 2. Remove the two hold-down screws at the rear of the oven.
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Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. WHAT TO USE PART Sponge and warm, Control knobs soapy water Control panels Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm, Exterior surfaces (other than control...
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WHAT TO USE Surface burners Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, scrubbing pad Vinegar and water solution Broiler drawer, Steel-wool pad and pan and grid warm, soapy water (clean after each Steel-wool pad and Oven racks warm, soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Warm, soapy water and...
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PART WHAT TO USE Oven cavity Sponge and warm, soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas The oven light To turn the light on, press the Oven Light Switch on the backguard. Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool...
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. . . SOLUTION CAUSE Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.) Contact an authorized Whirlpool@ service technician to reconnect range to gas supply. (See Installation Instructions.) Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker.
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“88:88” SOLUTION Clean with a straight pin (see pages 18 and 22). If this fails, call an authorized Whirlpool@ service techni- cian for service. Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check air/gas mixture. Let dry. Push control knob(s) in before turning to a setting.
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United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your tele- phone directory Yellow Pages under: ‘APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD-...
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Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. If you need service, first see the “If You Need Assistance Or Service” section of this book. After checking “If You Need Assistance Or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, the U.S.A.