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Whirlpool SF312PEW Use And Care Manual

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A Note to You
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Important
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Parts and Features
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Using Your Range
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Caring for Your
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If You Need
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Warranty
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  • Page 1 KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. HOWlOHAKE*HOMER~: A Note to You Important Instructions Parts and Features Using Your Range Caring for Your Range If You Need Assistance or Service Warranty l-800-253-1301 Call us with questions GAS RANGES MODELS Safety or comments. SF330PEW SF312PEW...

  • Page 2: A Note To You

    Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date appliance. Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, Registration Card provided with your appli- on your appliance. Please pay special attention to these of the use of each CAUTION...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions READ 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 satisfactory operation. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical WARNING or damage when using the range, follow including WARNING: If the information...

  • Page 4: When Using

    . 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.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Parts And Features

    Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations the location and appearance of all parts and features. Oven vent burners, Surface grates and reflector pans _ Model and serial number plate - (under cooktop) Anti-tip brackets Broiler drawer Control panel of your range.

  • Page 7: Using The Surface Burners

    Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface burners racks and pans ..g Positioning ... 10 For best air circulation 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.
  • Page 8 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. SElTING RECOMMENDEDUSE To light the burner. After the LITE burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting.
  • Page 9 Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan. 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.

  • Page 10: For Best Air Circulation

    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: The rack must be level. . Use adequate amount of liquid (meat juices or water) so food does not get overdone.

  • Page 11: Using The Minute Timer

    2. Release the Set Button after the time of day is set. Using the Minute The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes and seconds up to 60 minutes. 1.
  • Page 12 Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 4 for more information. 1, Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, pull rack out to the stop, raise the front edge, and lift out.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Oven Temperature

    Adjusting the oven 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:...

  • Page 14: Energy Saving Tips

    1. Pull the broiler drawer open. Broiler door will tilt down when opened. Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down sides 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.

  • Page 15: The Oven Vent

    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.

  • Page 16: Caring For Your Range

    Caring for Your Range In This Section Surface burner grates and reflector pans ... Removable cooktop ..17 Surface burners Removing the oven door ..18 Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home.

  • Page 17: Removable Cooktop

    Removable cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans. 2. Lift front of cooktop enough to clear the front of the range. Grasp both sides of the cooktop, lift and pull forward to remove. WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not try to clean under the cooktop without removing it first.

  • Page 18: Removing The Oven Door

    4. Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color. If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners (see page 17) or call a qualified technician for adjustment.

  • Page 19: Removing The Broiler Carriage

    Removing the broiler The broiler carriage can be removed for easier cleaning. To remove: 1. Pull broiler drawer open. Broiler door will tilt down when opened. 2. Remove the broiler pan and grid. 3. Slightly lift broiler carriage and pull all the way out.

  • Page 20: The Continuous-Cleaning

    The continuous-cleaning (model SF330PEW) Standard-cleaning oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain. Your continuous- cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface. The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black.
  • Page 21 Hand-cleaning the continuous- cleaning oven WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuous-cleaning oven. Some could become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes. WINDOW-Keep clean with warm, soapy water. Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas.
  • Page 22 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Control panels Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, soapy (other than control water panels)
  • Page 23 WHAT TO USE PART Sponge and warm, surface burners soapy water Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Vinegar and water solution 3roiler drawer, Steel-wool pad and Ian and grid (clean warm, soapy water ifter each use) &en racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water...

  • Page 24: To Replace The Oven Light

    PART WHAT TO USE Oven cavity (model SF31 2PEW)- continued Oven cavity Sponge and warm, (model soapy water SF330PEW) The oven light 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. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard...

  • Page 25: If You Need Assistance Or Service

    8). Clean with a straight pin (see pages 17 and 23). Clean with a straight pin (see pages 17 and 23). If this fails, call an authorized Whirlpool service technician service. continued on next page SOLUTION Whirlpool to reconnect range to Instruc- setting.
  • Page 26 There is not proper air circu- lation around pan when baking. Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used. SOLUTION CAUSE Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check air/gas mixture. Let dry. Push control knob(s) in before turning to a setting.
  • Page 27 4. If you need FSP@ replace- . . . ment parts . . . FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool@ appli- ance.
  • Page 28 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.

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