Page 1
BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SELF-CLEANING GAS RANGE Use& CareGuide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-44-ROPER {1-800-447-6737). or visit our website at... www.roperappliances.com Table of Contents ........... TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT,...
TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY ............... The Anti-Tip Bracket ............PARTS AND FEATURES ..........COOKTOP USE ..............Cooktop Controls .............. Sealed Surface Burners ............ Home Canning ..............Cookware ................OVEN USE ................Electronic Clock/Timer ............Display ................Clock ................. Timer.................. Oven Temperature Control ..........
RANGESAFETY safety safety important. Your and the of others are very We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER"...
The Anti-Tip Bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly. Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
PARTS AND FEA'IIJRES Control Panels 1. Electronic Clock/Timer Oven Indicator Lights 3. Oven Temperature Control .o0® ® 0 0® 1. Surface Burner Locator Left Front Control Right Front Control Left Rear Control 5. Right Rear Control Range 1. Oven Vent 6.
Power failure In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob counterclockwise to LIGHT. After burner lights, turn knob to setting. Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may I REMEMBER: When range is in use or during the become hot.
To Clean: IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface or rust removers. cooking area, element or surface burner. 1.
Timer OVEN USE The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds or hours and minutes and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start or stop the oven. Electronic Clock/Timer To Set: 1. Press TIMER. The colon will flash during Timer programming. To display the time of day while the Timer is counting down, press CLOCK.
Aluminum Foil Bakeware IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer's recommendations and use the bakeware size liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish. recommended in the recipe.
Before broiling, position rack according to Broiling Chart. It is not ,[)ven Ven necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature.
Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drewer:. RANGE CARE • Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt. • Remove all items from the storage drawer. How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds.
COOKTOP CONTROLS General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions Do not soak. on cleaning products. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.
To Replace: Oven Door 1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface. For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is door.
TROUBLESHOOTING Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop • Is the cookware the proper size? Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend cost of an unnecessary service call, more than 1 in.
FSP® replacement parts. FSP® replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same Are the racks positioned properly? precision used to build every new ROPER ® appliance. See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. To locate FSP® replacement...
After checking "Troubleshooting," additional help can be found by checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by calling the Customer Interaction Center toll free at t-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737) from anywhere in the U.S.A. Outside the U.S., contact your authorized Roper dealer.