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If You Need cirt$zE Warranty l-800-&ROPER Call us with qmsths or comments. STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MODEL FGP335B INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance. Your Ropep range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
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Important safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE 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. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage where using the range, follow basic precautions, Including the following:...
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. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp Do not use the range for warming or potholders on hot surfaces could result in heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start. burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch an open flame.
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When using the oven must be made by a Roper Distributor or D Always position the oven rack(s) in Qualified Agency. desired location while oven is cool. Disconnect the electrical supply and the b Use care when opening oven door. Let...
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Par& And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Clock/ Manual oven light switch Minute Timer Surface burner control oanel Oven vent Surface burners and grates Model and serial number plate...
Using Your Range In This Section Page Page Using the surface burners ....7 Adjusting the oven temperature ..........13 control racks and pans....Positioning Broiling ..........13 For best air circulation ....Energy saving tips ......14 Setting the clock .......
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Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start turn cooking at the high setting; then Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazard the control knob down to continue cooking. Burner flame should not extend SElTlNG RECOMMENDED USE beyond the edge of the cooking...
Home canning information Handles shouM be made of a sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached The large diameter of most water-bath or to the pan. pressure canners combined with high heat Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be settings for long periods of time can cause sure there are no crevices, rough edges or damage to the cooktop.
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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. adequate amount of liquid (meat juices or water) so food does not get overdone.
Setting the clock When the range is first plugged in, or following a power outage, “12:OO” will flash in the display. 1. Push the Clock button. CLOCK HOUR 2. Push in and hold the Hour button until the correct hour appears in the display. (The numbers will only count forward.) 3.
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 before the rack(s) properly To change rack turning on the oven. position, lift and pull out. rack at front further information, see “Positioning...
Adjusting the oven temperature control 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 perii of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can adjust them by following...
5. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature counterclockwise Control to BROIL. The broiler will automatically light in seconds. 50-60 6. When broiling is done, turn the Oven clockwise Temperature Control to OFF. NOTE: Do not preheat the broiler before using.
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 Do not block the vent. circulation. 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 In This Section Page Page Removing the oven bottom ... . . 19 Surface burner grates ..... . 16 Cleaning chart .
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Lift-up cooktop Remove surface burner grates. 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 per- sonal injury from the cooktop acciden- tally falling.
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4. If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports. 5. Before putting the burners back, dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes.
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2. Hold the door at the sides near the top. Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom Insert of the door. arms evenly, as far as they will go. 3. If the door is not in line with the oven frame, remove it repeat the above...
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Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. HOW TO CLEAN PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge and warm, Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away soapy water from control panel. Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
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HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE PART Surface burner In dishwasher, wash with other cooking Warm, soapy water and grates utensils. a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Dry completely. Do not use abrasive or harsh Dishwasher cleansers. Broiler drawer, Steel-wool pad and Clean after each use.
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The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn on the light without press opening the oven door, the Oven Light Switch on the backguard. Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb.
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Clean with a straight pin (see pages 18 and 20). Burner flames Burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin (see pages 18 are uneven and 20). If this fails, call an authorized Roper service technician for service. continued on next page...
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SOLUTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Burner flames Air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Roper lift off ports, are service technician to check air/gas /ellow, or are mixture. noisy when turned off Burner makes Burner is wet from washing. Let dry.
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Contact the dealer from whom you pur- Contact MACAP only when the dealer, chased the appliance or the authorized authorized servicer and Roper Brand servicer in your area. For help finding an Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve authorized servicer in your area, call our your problem.
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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. Some states do not...