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Roper FGS385B Use And Care Manual

Roper FGS385B Use And Care Manual

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UseAndCare
A Note To You
2
Important
Safety
Instructions
3
Parts And Features
6
Using Your Range
7
Using The
Setf-Cleaning Cycle
20
Caring For Your
Range
23
If You Need
Assistance
Or Service
28
Warranty
32
1-800~44-ROPER
Call us with
questions
or comments.
SELF-CLEANING
GAS RANGES
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0 THE INSTALLER:
PLEASE LEAVE THIS
I STRUCTION
BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
MODELS FGS395B
TO THE CONSUMER:
PLEASE READ AND
FGS385B
KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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  • Page 1 Or Service Warranty 1-800~44-ROPER Call us with questions or comments. SELF-CLEANING GAS RANGES 0 THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MODELS FGS395B I STRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. FGS385B TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Page 2 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance. Your Roper@ 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.
  • Page 3 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 satisfacton/ operation. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion could result causing property damage, personal...
  • Page 4 Do not use the oven for storage. ‘Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual. 9 Do not use aluminum foil to line area around surface burners, oven bottom, or any other part of the range. Use aluminum foil only as recommended this manual.
  • Page 5 Roper Distributor or Qualified Agency. Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range.
  • Page 6 Oven control panel Surface burner control panel Automatic oven It switch Broil burner ldel FGS385B Oven burner (not shown) Iiaht switch Anti-tip brackets Removable (Model FGS395B has window.) a door Control panels ”...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Range In This Section Page Page Using the surface burners ....7 Broiling ..........Positioning racks and pans ....9 Broiling tips ........
  • 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 Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazard the control knob down to continue cooking. Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

  • Page 9: Positioning Racks And Pans

    Home canning information Handles should 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.

  • 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: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF.
  • Page 12 Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “lmpor- tant Safety Instructions” on page 3 for more ihformation. 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”...
  • Page 13 Adjusting the oven temperature control controls will gradually Oven temperature 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 5. Set the Oven Selector to BROIL. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL. The broiler will automatically light in 50-60 seconds. 6. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Tempera- ture Control clockwise to OFF.
  • Page 15 Broiling rack position chart FOOD RACK POSITION FROM BOlTOM Rare steaks and fish Medium and well-done steaks and hamburgers; well-done foods such as chicken, lobster, ham slices and pork chops Energy saving tips Turn on the surface burner only after Although the energy used for cooking is placing filled pan on the burner grate.
  • Page 16 Using the MEALTIMER’” clock The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the delayed time cycle for cakes, cookies, etc.
  • Page 17 To start baking/roasting and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in.

  • Page 18: 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 19 The anti-tip brackets The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip brackets property secured. Personal Injury Hazard @To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with properly installed anti-tip brackets supplied with range.
  • Page 20 Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Page Page ......21 How the cycle works ......20 Setting the controls Before you start .
  • Page 21 Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan and Personal Injury and grid in the oven if you have first removed Product Damage Hazard most of the soil by hand-cleaning or in a Do not touch the oven during the Setf- dishwasher.
  • Page 22 4. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The Clean Indicator Light will come on. 5. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is started, the Lock Indicator Light comes on when the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting temperatures. The door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved when the Lock Indicator Light is on.
  • Page 23 Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface burner grates ..... . 23 Cleaning chart ........25 Lift-up cooktop .
  • Page 24 Lift-up cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates. 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.
  • Page 25 5. Before putting the burners back, dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes. 6. Replace burners, making sure they are properly seated and level. Replace screws. pork -IT- 7. Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown.
  • Page 26 HOW TO CLEAN PART WHAT TO USE Warm, soapy water In dishwasher, wash with other cooking Surface burner utensils. grates and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Dry completely. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleans- Dishwasher ers. Sponge and warm, Lift up the cooktop.
  • Page 27 The oven light Model FGS385B: The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Model FGS395B: To turn on the light, press the Oven Light Switch on the top left corner of the backguard. Electrical Shock and...
  • Page 28 (See Installation Instructions.) voltage. Contact an authorized Roper service Range is not properly con- technician to reconnect range to gas netted to gas supply. supply. (See Installation Instructions.) Replace household fuse or reset...
  • Page 29 Burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin (see pages Burner flames 24 and 26). If this fails, call an are uneven authorized Roper service technician for service. Burner flames Contact an authorized Roper service Air/gas mixture is incorrect.

  • Page 30: Control

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Cooking results Instructions.) are not what you expected Adjust the oven temperature control. The oven temperature seems (See “Adjusting the oven temperature too low or too high. control”...
  • Page 31 The consultant can instruct you in how to because they are made to the same exacting obtain satisfactory operation from your specifications used to build every new Roper appliance or, if service is necessary, appliance. recommend a qualified service company To locate FSP replacement parts in your in your area.
  • Page 32 E. 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...

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