Whirlpool SFOlOOSY/EY User's Manual
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1. Use only tested recipes from a reliable Source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil When broiling you have not Completely close broiler drawer completely closed the broiler drawer 22 IF VOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 if you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized dol Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOL2. C The burner will take 50 60 seconds to light 6 TE the broiler carriage broiler pan and grid 7 Close broiler drawer all the way USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on 12 the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven burner will automatically light in 50 60 seconds When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes Put food in the oven NOTE Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles Do not place food directly on the oven bottom During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting When baking roasting is done turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF USING YOUR RANGE Broiling The broiler drawer is located below the oven door Always broil with the oven door closed 1 Pull broiler drawer open Broiler door will tilt down when opened ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not step on or apply excess weight to broiler door when open Doing so can damage the door 2 Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down sides into lower part of the broiler pan See picture 3 Before broiler is turn on place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of
3. tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool n dishwasher wash with other cooking utensils Dry completely Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Remove the cooktop See page 16 Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled For cooked on food Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver Wash with warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution Rinse and dry well e f ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick Do not clean surface burner in dishwasher continued on next page CARING FOR YOUR RANGE HOW TO CLEAN Clean after each use e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly After broiler is cool wipe interior with warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad Oven racks Steel wool pad and Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water Oven cavity Sponge and warm Make sure oven is cool soapy water Remove door for easier access See page 17 Wash rinse and dry well PART WHAT TO USE Broiler drawer Steel wool pad and pan and grid warm soapy water clean after each use e Remove door for easier access Rinse well with water Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR C
4. If this fails call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for service Burner flames are uneven Burner ports are clogged Burner flames Contact an authorized Whirlpool service lift off ports are technician to check air gas mixture yellow or are noisy when turned off continued on next page 21 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE SOLUTION Let dry PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Burner is wet from washing Burner makes popping noise when on Control knob s You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning to will not turn turning a setting Cooking results The range is not level Level range See Installation Instruc are not what tions you expected Your old oven may have shifted gradually while your new oven may be more exact If after using the oven you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by an authorized Whirlpool service technician See If you need service on page 23 Preheat oven if called for in recipe The oven temperature seems too low or too high The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used
5. the three levels Refer to a reliable cookbook for broiling chart 4 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The broiler will automati cally light in 50 60 seconds 5 When broiling is done turn the Oven Tem perature Control to OFF NOTE Do not preheat the broiler before using Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling USING YOUR RANGE Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you conserve energy when using your cooking product Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible Start food on higher heat settings then set surface burner control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible Use the more efficient surface burners instead of the oven when possible Turn on the surface burner only after placing filled pan on the burner grate Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it Preheat the oven no longer than necessary Plan your meals for the most effici
6. A Note ToYou Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range 15 If You Need Assistance Or Service 21 Warranty 24 Call TOLL FREE With Questions or Comments 1 800 253 1301 STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT MODEL SF0100SY EY TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE tol 2 A Note ToYou Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage
7. Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S PART NO 76910 00 4362937 1882 Whiripool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed In U S A
8. D WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appllances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whiripoo Service Authorized Whiripool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example XYZ Service Co 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 appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Con sumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 23 WHIRLPOOL Gas Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in mate
9. M MABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH DO NOT USE ANY PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBOR S PHONE FOLLOW THE GAS SUPPLIER S INSTRUCTIONS e IF YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene formal dehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily from incomplete combustion Significant exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproductive harm Properly adjusted burners with a blue rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Venting with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure General Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks The range must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded continued on next page Cad K a WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is installed properly sh
10. One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or roasting results Use a reliable Kitchen timer to keep track of the cooking time USING YOUR RANGE Lighting standing pilots model SFO100SY To light range pilots 1 Make sure all controls are turned off 2 Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop Remove the cooktop See Remov able cooktop on page 16 3 To light hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners The pilot flame should be to in 6 1 cm high 4 If the pilot flame needs adjustment turn the pilot adjustment screw on the manifold pipe 5 Replace the cooktop and the grates before using the surface burners To light oven burner pilot 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control is turned off 2 Pull broiler drawer open Broiler door will tilt down when opened 3 Remove broiler pan grid and broiler carriage see Removing the broiler carriage on page 18 4 Hold a lit match over the oven burner pilot located at the rear of the burner 5 After the oven burner pilot is burning stead ily check burner lighting by turning the Oven Temperature Control to a temperature above 140 F 60
11. S AND FEATURES Parts 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 Oven vent Surface burners Contro panel and grates Model and serial number plate under cooktop Oven burner not shown Anti tip bracket Broiler drawer Control panel Surface burner Right front Right rear markers control knob control knob Left front Left rear Oven temperature control knob control knob control Using Y our Range In This Section Using the surface burners Positioning racks and pans For best air circulation Energy saving tips s 14 Lighting standing pilots The oven vent eere rece eere serena nona 14 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 Using the surface burners Your range is equipped with either standing pilots Push in and turn or electric ignitors Standing pilots must be lit initially with a match following the directions on page 11 The pilot light will remain lit when the burners are turned off To turn a burner on again just push in and turn the control knob to LITE and the burner will light Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time the control knob is E turned to LITE wT Control knob
12. ent opening the cooktop and the oven door Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface burner and you could be burned Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch surface burners Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes can create an explo sion and or fire hazard Do not use the oven for storage Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cooktop Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range can ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying 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 cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never leave surface burners unatte
13. ent use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located under the 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 AWARNING Burn Hazard When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics Use potholders to move pans 14 Oven vent Caring For Y our Range In This Section Page Surface burner grates Removing the oven door 17 Removable cooktop Removing the broiler carriage Surface burners Your range is designed for ease of care Most cleaning can be done with items found around AWARNING your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and Burn Electrical Shock Fire and operating like new Explosion Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers e Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shoc
14. horized Whirlpool service to gas supply technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Reset controls if needed Remove blockage to airflow to and around range Nothing will operate A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Controls are not set correctly The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked The Oven Temperature Control is not turned to a temperature setting Pilot is extinguished on standing pilot model Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to a temperature setting The oven will not operate Light pilot See Lighting standing pilots on page 11 Plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instruc tions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 8 Clean with a straight pin see pages 16 and 19 Light pilot See Lighting standing pilots on page 11 The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Burner fails to light Burner ports are clogged Pilot is extinguished on standing pilot model Clean with a straight pin see pages 16 and 19
15. ine a flashlight under range toward left rear corner and verity that the anti tip bracket is engaged See Installation Instructions for further details Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be bumed or injured Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly 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 on electric ignition model during a power failure Personal injury could result Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual e DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS AREAS NEAR SURFACE BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the v
16. k fire or explosion Surface burner grates 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner grates 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burner grates CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removable cooktop 1 Remove surface burner grates 2 Lift front of cooktop enough to clear front of range Grasp both sides of cooktop lift and pull forward to remove AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Be sure the support rod is fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 3 Wipe surface under cooktop with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas NOTE When cleaning under the cooktop on standing pilot model be careful not to extin guish pilots 4 Replace cooktop by fitting back of cooktop into grooves in rear brackets Lower cooktop 5 Replace burner grates Surface burners 1 Remove the cooktop following the instructions above 2 Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a sponge after each use 3 If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a tooth
17. nded at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite AR a Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners When using the oven Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replac ing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately 4 MAS e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning e Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PART
18. nt tab in rear of broiler carriage body Make sure spring clip at front of carriage snaps into slot in broiler carriage body Carriage must be snapped into body whenever you are baking 2 Replace broiler pan and grid 3 Close broiler drawer all the way Spring clip CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces other than control panel Surface burner grates Surface burners Sponge and warm soapy water Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm soapy water Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher Sponge and warm soapy water Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution HOW TO CLEAN Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish of the knobs Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar
19. ob to the desired setting Power failures will not affect standing pilots AWARNING Burn Fire and Explosion Hazard Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON f the flame should go out while cooking or if there is a strong gas odor turn the burners OFF Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner If gas odor is still present see safety note on page 3 Failure to follow these precau tions could result in explosion or fire Cookware tips There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the right cooking utensils for your needs For best results and greater fuel efficiency use flat bottomed utensils NOTE Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burners thro
20. of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 17 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For proper cooking follow these guidelines for specific foods Angel and bundt cakes yeast breads frozen pies large roasts and turkeys place rack on lowest level Casseroles muffins most quick breads and meats place rack on second or third level from bottom Cookies biscuits cakes and non frozen pies place rack on second or third level from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see a reliable cookbook AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level f rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury USING YOUR RANGE For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other Allow 112 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans
21. ommercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas e Remove door for easier access Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner Rinse well with clear water Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur 20 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call First we outline possible problems their causes and their solutions However you may still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service you will need to provide a complete descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information is needed to respond to your request properly 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The power cord is not plugged Plug power cord into a live circuit with into a live circuit with proper proper voltage See Installation Instruc voltage tions Range is not properly connected Contact an aut
22. pick to clean the ports 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 above or call a qualified technician for adjustment Typical surface burner flame at the highest setting CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock To remove 1 2 3 Open the door to the first stop position Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly 17 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removing the broiler carriage The broiler carriage can be removed for lighting standing pilot oven bumer and for easier clean ing To remove 1 Pull broiler drawer open Broiler door will tilt down when opened 2 Remove the broiler pan and grid Broiler pan and grid 3 Slightly lift broiler carriage and pull all the way out carriage To replace Placement tab 1 Push broiler carriage in until carriage is locked under placeme
23. rials WARRANTY or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized From Date of Purchase Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the cooking product 2 Instruct you how to use the cooking product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when the cooking product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to the cooking product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 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 Assistance and Service section of this book After checking Assistance and Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance
24. s must be pushed in then turned to the LITE position On electric ignitor model the clicking sound is the ignitor sparking s After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting The control knob can be set anywhere between HI and LO Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Burner heat settings Use correct burner heat settings see next page If the heat setting is too high it can Char bacon and cause curling Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges Toughen liver fish and seafood e Scorch delicate sauces and custards Cause a boilover USING YOUR RANGE Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking RECOMMENDED USE To light the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or pancakes For gravy pudding and icing To cook large amounts of vegetables NOTE Do not cook with the control in the LITE position In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners with electric ignitors can be manually lighted Hold a lit match near a burner and slowly turn the control knob on until the burner lights After the burner lights turn the control kn
25. to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is TOLL FREE 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 21 If you need any further help feel free to call our Con sumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date 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 AWARN NG To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLA
26. ugh the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e 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 Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner It can overheat and may damage the utensil or cooking product Use utensils only as they were intended to be used Follow pan instructions This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners Home canning information The larger diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop To protect your range For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time Excessive heat build up will damage the cooktop Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling USING YOUR RANGE Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack the rack should be placed so the top
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