Continuous-cleaning gas range estate series (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Whirlpool SF330PEW
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Use & Care Guide Electronic clocw Minute Timer oven controls Oven vent ’ guide Oven burner Removable oven (not shown) door CONTINUOUS-CLEANING GAS RANGE SF330PEW (Shown) STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGE SF31 OPEW...
If You Need Service Or Assistance Whirlpool Cooking Product Warranty 01990 Whirlpool Corporation Page Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance..3 the Owner Registration vided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.
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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Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthen- ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for ranges without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners.
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 Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
Using Your Range Continued Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in minutes and seconds up to 9 hours 50 minutes. You will hear a tone when the set time is up.
Using the oven control Baking 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack 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 Adjusting the oven temperature 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 oven door. Always broil with the oven door closed. Pull the broiler drawer open and tilt the door panel down. 2. Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down sides into lower part of broiler See picture.
Using Your Range Continued Caring For Your Range The oven vent Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent just under the backguard. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking will result.
Control panel and knobs 1. Turn control knobs to the OFF position. 2. Pull control knobs straight off. 3. Use warm, soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panels. Rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth. 4.
Caring For Your Range 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 a 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.
See “Using foil” on page 19 for more information. Using the continuous- cleaning oven (Model SF330PEW) Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain. Your continuous- cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface.
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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. Make sure oven is cool. Remove door for easier access. Clean heavily-soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. Use commercial oven cleaners. Remove door for easier access. Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface.
Caring For Your Range Continued 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. 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 Assistance.. . 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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