Whirlpool SF3000SE User's Manual
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1. The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions SURFACE BURNERS PROBLEM The burner fails to light The burner flames are uneven The burner flames lift off the ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off The burner makes a popping noise when on COOKING RESULTS PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE The pilot light is extinguished Light the pilot See Lighting standing pilots on page 7 The burner ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See pages 17 and 18 The burner ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See pages 17 and 18 The burner needs cleaning See page 17 The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions The burner is wet from washing Let it dry CAUSE You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in the recipe The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size There is not enough air space around the pan when baking Allow 17 to 2 inches of air space on al2. 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 burned 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 Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual y N a NG 4 _ UT 45 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 until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door could also become hot enough to cause burns A am Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch an open flame and you could be burned 9 Use only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch an open flame Do
3. FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or WARRANTY workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service FROM DATE OF PURCHASE company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range 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 exclusion or limitation 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 dealer If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or
4. screws into both hinge until it stops Do not use hangers Do not the door handle to lift the remove them while door Rotate the door the door is removed s toward the floor and pull from the range it toward you 2 Close the door as far as the nails or screws will let you 19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR ccont To replace NOTE The nails or screws you inserted must still be in both sides of the door 1 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 2 Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat at the Remove nail bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of or screw the front frame slot Position the door with the hinge hanger slots almost parallel to the front frame Oven door Range Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots become fastened to the range Lower the door i and rotate it slightly from the front to the back hanger until the slots are fully fastened The hinge i E d hanger will be close to the bottom of the front Pow frame slot Pull door open about halfway and remove the Qu Y d Hinge flat nails or screws Close the door Front frame slot bottom 20 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN BOTTOM You can remove the panel in the oven bottom for cleaning To remove 1 Let oven cool 2 Remove the oven racks 3 Remove the 2 hold down screws at the rear of the oven If the sc
5. areas use a soapy steel wool pad e Wash with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well Wash with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well Follow the directions that come with the cleaner e Wash with a sponge or steel wool pad and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well OR 1 Clean heavily soiled areas with a commercial oven cleaner Follow the directions that come with the oven cleaner Place newspaper on the floor to protect the floor surface 2 Wipe well with clean water NOTES 9 Use oven cleaners in a well ventilated room 9 Do not let commercial oven cleaners contact the heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range This will cause damage For easier cleaning you can remove the oven door Carefully follow the instructions on page 19 17 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE LIFT UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS 1 Remove the surface burner grates AWARN i NG Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions 5 Check the burner flames once in a while for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift away 2 Lift the front of cooktop at both front corners until from ports are yellow the support rods lock or are noisy turn off the into place burner Allow the
6. not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder It could catch on fire 9 Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Use only cookware approved for oven use Follow cookware manufacturer s instructions especially when using glass or plastic cookware Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard Do not use the oven for storage Do not use aluminum foil to line area around burners oven bottom or any other part of the range 9 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 cookware you use is large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spill overs Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range could ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying Check to be sure glass cookware is safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed cookware are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature 9 Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite T
7. oeoa oaan ss en HEN ERR RE NEREMIREER ERES 6 LIFT UP COOKTOP cc ccccceceeeeeeeeeeteeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 TOPIC PAGE LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS Oven burner Oe 8 Surface butter eere er bee on ecd exe een 7 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER eee 2 OVEN BOLUOLTI uii e ee iei oce coc Ye ee Eran 21 Bose 19 OVEN TEMPERATURE Settirig ity deinde ki e t erede s 12 OVEN VENT uu ccccccccceeeecccseeseeeesecesseeeueeeesseeuueueeeeseeuaaes 14 PANS Qu ceecccccccceeesceceeceueaesceseeeeeeeseceeeeueeueseeeeesaueaeeaeeeaea 11 PARTO uere cee ed te M hee E eeeetateeae 6 RACKS usn tici edis Raided E GE in 10 11 ROASTING LIRE RR 11 Ie RTI UN IUE 10 11 Setting Cycle ui ie gute EEUU ass 12 Mor CE 12 chid ncme I 3 5 jede 24 SURFACE BURNERS Control knobs eeeeessseeeeee enne 9 17 Control setting guide eeeeeeeeeeeeee 9 Surface burner markers sese 6 TIPS Bakeware cccccccccccceeecseeeceseceeeseeueeeseeaeeeeueeeeueeeenes 11 QOOKWALFe reste raesent cip ee ONE ERE etae ESI e ERN DEDE qudd 10 giu 12 Saving energy inp a ettxre cen RR E 9 12 TROUBLESHOOTING eeeeeeeeenee 22 23 WARRANTY eeeeeeeeeeenennhnhennnnnnnen nnn nennt ness s sanas nnis 28 27 WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL Gas RANGE LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
8. supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RANGE This section contains captioned pictures of your range Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in Model SF302BSE shown Oven vent p 14 Surface burners and grates pp 9 17 18 y Control panel pp 9 16 Anti tip bracket p 15 MS Model and serial number plate behind left side of broiler door Broiler door pp 13 17 CONTROL PANEL Surface burner marker shows which burner you are setting Left rear Left front Oven temperature Right front Right rear control knob control knob control knob control knob control knob USING YOUR RANGE To get the best cooking results you should use your range the correct way This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS Your range comes with standing pilots When you first use your range you have to light the standing pilot The pilot light will stay lit when you turn off the burners To light surface burner pilots 1 Make sure all controls are turned off 4 If the pilot flame needs adjustment turn the pilot adjustment screw located midway down the length of the manifold pipe behind
9. Service section or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3196285 Rev A 7 96 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
10. TimeSmart Tips Inside Use ECare Standard Cleaning Gas Ranges A Note to You Range Safety Getting to Know Your Range Using Your Range Caring for Your Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Super Capacity 465 4 65 Cubic Foot Oven MODELS SF3000SE SF302BSE PART NO 3196285 Rev A A NoTE TO You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more compli cated WHIRLPOOL ranges are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we devel oped this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for your appli ance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see the diagram on page 6 for the location of the plate Also record
11. burner NOTE Do not drop the JJ JU UJ to cool and follow Step 6 cooktop Damage could If you still have a problem result to the porcelain contact an authorized and the cooktop frame Whirlpool service techni cian to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions 6 If the ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports 3 Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm DO NOT use a tooth soapy water and a sponge Use a soap filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled pick to clean the ports Toothpick pieces may clog the ports areas 4 Wipe off the surface burners with warm soapy water and a sponge after each use To remove cooked on food soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Then scrub them with a plastic scrubbing pad See page 17 for more information CARING FOR YOUR RANGE LIFT UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS cont 7 To lower the cooktop lift the cooktop from both 8 Replace the surface burner grates sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR For normal use of your range you do not need to Insert nail or remove the door However if you have to remove screw here the door follow the instructions in this section Oven door Hinge hanger To remove 1 Open the door about halfway Insert nails or he range Lift up the door
12. e burner Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage how quickly and evenly the pan heats the cooktop e When using glass or ceramic cookware eStart with hot water check to make sure it is suitable for use This reduces the time on surface burners the control is set on To avoid tipping make sure pots and high Reduce the heat pans are centered on the grates i setting to the lowest position needed to keep the water boiling 9 Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS General guidelines Rack placement for specific foods Follow this section carefully to get the best FOOD RACK POSITION cooking iens Frozen pies large 1st or 2nd rack 9 Before turning on the oven place oven racks roasts turkeys angel guide from bottom where you need them food cakes To move a rack pull it out to the stop raise the Bundt cakes most 2nd rack guide front edge and lift it out quick breads yeast from bottom 9 Be sure the rack s is level breads casseroles e Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your meats The pan should have a flat bottom straight sides and a well fitting lid Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness cookware 9 The pan material metal or glass affects hands if rack s must be moved while the Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd rack oven is hot muffins cakes guide f
13. ered cleanser and water Repeat these cleaning steps as needed CARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHART cont PART Surface burners see Lift up cooktop and surface burners on page 18 for more information Broiler pan and grid Broiler Oven racks Oven door glass Model SF302BSE Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN 1 Lift up the cooktop See page 18 2 Wipe off spills with a sponge and warm soapy water right after the burner has cooled For cooked on food 1 Remove the shipping screws one on each side of both ignitors with a Phillips screwdriver Remove the burner from the support bracket 2 Wash the burner with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad or soak in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Then scrub it with a plastic scrubbing pad For stubborn stains clean with a scrubbing pad and or a powdered cleanser and water Repeat these cleaning steps as needed 3 Rinse the burner with clean water and dry well 4 If the ports are clogged clean them with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort the ports Do not use a wooden toothpick NOTE Do not clean the surface burner in a dishwasher Wash the pan and grid with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well OR Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher 1 Make sure the broiler is cool before cleaning 2 After each use wipe the interior with a warm damp sponge For heavily soiled
14. f the surface burners Failure to do so can result in burns Burn Hazard USING YOUR RANGE THE ANTI TIP BRACKET The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or AWARN l NG weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly To make sure the anti tip bracket is fastened into place Look under the range you may need a flashlight Ti H Check that a leveling Ip Over Hazard foot is positioned Connect anti tip bracket to the range under the bracket Reconnect anti tip bracket if the range is See the Installation moved Instructions for further Do not push down on the open oven door details Follow the Installation Instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to follow these instructions can result in death burns or other injury 15 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Your range is designed so you can care for it easily You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and working like new AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop Doing so can result in death explosion fire or burns CLEANING CHART Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range Before cleaning always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool PART Co
15. icago IL 60606 25 NOTES 26 This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 11 ANTI TIP BRACKET eeeseeeeeeeeeneen nnne 15 Dieses 24 BAKING IREU PTT 11 tie CRM 10 11 Setting cycle cues niece een tree reu rines 12 DIf e ERES 12 BROILING o MEET EE TETTE ELTE 13 icu PE E 13 CI HE 14 Pali zx iE EORR ars XGR NEUE EERRBINREESXYRRRA FR E RISE 13 Setting Cycle oia coni rico terrr tt eter drin 13 CLEANING zog I D 17 Broiler pan and grid sesesseeseessss 17 Control knobs eesssseseeeeeeneneeennnn 16 Control panel cesses 16 Exterior surfaces essseesssseeeene 16 Oven Cavity 2 eese desine te pii inci derer deans sE RE TRE 17 Oven door glass ccccecseecceeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeseeees 17 Oven racks sssssssssseseseseeeeeenennnenenneennnnis 17 Surface burners ccccecceessseceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeasaeees 17 18 Surface burner grates sees 16 CONTROL PANEL Burner heat settings eese 9 Control Knobs eei ttti RR RR HERR 9 Surface burner markers eessssssss 6 COOKWARE jecur p 10 MMOS MEE 10 FEATURES iunn
16. insulated cookie sheets or baking pans place them in the bottom third of the oven You may need to in crease the recommended baking times So test for doneness before removing from the oven e When using ovenproof glassware or dark bakeware reduce the oven temperature by 25 F but use the same baking time Because these pans absorb heat produc ing darker bottom browning and crispier crusts place the rack in the center of the oven When baking pies and bread you can use the temperature suggested in the recipe Where to place pans WHEN YOU HAVE PLACE In center of the oven rack Side by side or slightly staggered In opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another 1 pan 2 pans 3 or 4 pans 11 USING YOUR RANGE BAKING ROASTING 1 Place racks where you need them For more 3 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes then information see Posi put your food in the oven tioning racks and pans NOTE Do not place your on page 10 food directly on the oven bottom If you want place the food on the rack at the extra rack position During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the same temperature setting 2 Push in and turn the oven temperature control 4 After baking roasting turn the oven temperature knob counterclockwise control knob clockwise to the baking roasting to OFF temperature you want The oven burner will oet light by
17. ions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation 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 flammable 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 f 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 continued on next page 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 Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene formaldehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily from incomplete combustion Significant exposure to these substances could cause cancer or repro ductive 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
18. itself in y h y 50 60 seconds TimeSmart TIPS TimeSmart TIPS Save energy and save money Roasting meats and poultry Oven peeking can make cooking For even cooking place the meat on a times longer and affect food quality rack in a shallow pan This keeps the meat e Rely on a timer to keep track of out of the drippings and allows the heat to cooking time circulate better Plan your meals for the most efficient Use a meat thermometer for the most one food at a time in the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry elpossboplantobokawhilothe oven Make dE the thermometer is ia em is still hot after cooking ing bone fat or the bottom of the pan You don t have to preheat the oven when broiling or roasting USING YOUR RANGE BROILING The broiler is located below the oven door Always 4 Close the broiler door broil with the broiler and oven doors closed NOTES Do not step on or apply weight to the broiler door when it is open This could damage the door Do not preheat the broiler before using it Completely close the broiler door during broiling 1 Open the broiler door Then pull out the broiler pan and grid 5 Push in and turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise to BROIL The broiler will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 2 Place the broiler pan and grid so grease can drain down into the lower part of the br
19. l sides of the pan The flame size does not fit the cookware being used When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler door The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked Make sure nothing is blocking the middle front of the backguard or the floor right in front of the broiler The range is not level See the Installation Instructions If none of these items are causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 24 23 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check Troubleshooting on pages 22 23 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants are available to assist you When calling Please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see page 2 This information will help us better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with 9 Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information e Use and maintenance procedures IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS If you need to order replacement parts we recom mend that you only use FSP factory authorized parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same e
20. ntrol knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces other than control panel Surface burner grates HOW TO CLEAN 1 Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel 2 Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm soapy water Rinse and dry them well Do not soak them Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish of the knobs 3 Replace the knobs Make sure all knobs are turned off Wash the panel with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe the panel with clean water and dry it well Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish OR Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner Do not spray the cleaner directly on the panel Apply the cleaner to the paper towel Wash with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 9 Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers which can damage the finish NOTE Do not let foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice remain on the surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when the cooktop is cool Be careful when cleaning around the model and serial number plate too much scrubbing could remove the numbers Wash the grates with a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well For stubborn stains clean with a scrubbing pad and or a powd
21. oiler pan 6 After broiling turn the oven temperature control knob clockwise to OFF 3 Before the broiler is turned on place your food on the broiler pan Then NEP place the pan on the Ledge 2 broiler bottom or one II 5 Bs of the two ledges Ledge 1 13 USING YOUR RANGE BROILING cconr Broiling guide Recommended pan positions are numbered from bottom 0 to top 2 see page 13 For best results turn your meat after about of the broiling time Turn chicken pieces after about of the broiling time Very thin cuts such as fish fillets may not need to be turned at all You should rotate the broiler pan back to the front at the same time you turn the foods APPROXIMATE TIME BAN MINUTES POSITION SIDE 1 SIDE 2 Steak 1 thick medium rare medium well done Ground Meat Patties 34 thick well done Pork Chops 1 thick Ham Slice thick precooked Frankfurters Chicken bone in pieces boneless breasts Fish 2 74 thick fillets Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes THE OVEN VENT Hot air and moisture escape ee pbb AWARN IN G middle of the backguard The vent lets air circu late properly Be careful not to block the vent or you will get poor Mm 4 baking roasting results NOTE Never store plastics paper or other items that could Use pot holders when touching items left melt or burn near the near oven vent oven vent or any o
22. rews are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver 4 Place your fingers in the slots in the bottom panel and lift the rear of the panel up and back until the lip at the front of the panel is clear of the front frame of the oven cavity 5 Lift the bottom up and out To replace Reverse the steps above 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 24 RANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM Nothing works CAUSE The range is not properly connected to the gas supply Contact an autho rized Whirlpool service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply See the Installation Instructions e The control knob is not set correctly Push in the control knobs before turning them OVEN BROILER BURNER PROBLEM The oven does not work The burner fails to light The burner flames lift away from the ports are yellow or are noisy 22 CAUSE You have not turned the oven temperature control knob to a temperature setting The gas shutoff valve is in the off position See the Installation Instructions The pilot light is out See Lighting standing pilots on page 7 contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician or see the Installation Instructions
23. rom bottom When baking roasting with 1 rack place the nonfrozen pies rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven When baking roasting on 2 racks arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides from the bottom Do not place items on the oven door when it is open USING YOUR RANGE POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS coNr Extra oven rack position roasting rack Use this rack position when roasting food too large to be placed on the first rack position For proper roasting follow these guide lines The rack must be level e Use an adequate amount of liquid in the pan meat juices or water so your food does not get overdone To pull the rack over the door you must tilt the rack up at the front If the rack is loaded with food tilting the rack could cause the food to spill To avoid spilling do not try to pull out the rack when removing large amounts of food Extra oven rack position 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 ePlace the pans so that one is not directly over the other 9 For best results allow 112 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls Use only 1 cookie sheet in the oven at a time P ZZ A TimeSrmnart TIPS Using insulated bakeware ovenproof glassware and dark metal pans When baking with
24. the other information shown in the next column TimeSmart TIPS Look for these tips Look for these Time Smart Tips located throughout your Use and Care Guide They will help you save time and make the most of your new appliance Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free 1 800 253 1301 RANGE SAFETY Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these sym bols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire electrical shock or other injuries AWARNING Tip Over Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to the range Reconnect anti tip bracket if the range is moved Do not push down on the open oven door Follow the Installation Instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to follow these instructions can result in death burns or other injury For more information see The anti tip bracket on page 15 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 precaut
25. the control panel 2 Remove the surface burner grates from the 5 Lower the cooktop and replace the grates before cooktop Lift up the using the surface burners cooktop See Lift up cooktop and surface burners on page 18 3 To light hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners The pilot flame should be to 36 inch high USING YOUR RANGE LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS cour To light the oven burner pilot 1 Make sure the oven temperature control knob is 4 Hold a lit match over the oven burner pilot located turned off at the rear of the burner NOTE To make it easier to reach the pilot use a long fireplace match y c a 2 Open the broiler door 5 After the oven burner pilot is burning steadily check the burner lighting by turning the oven temperature control knob to a temperature at or above 250 F The burner will take 50 60 seconds to light a7 6 Replace the broiler pan and grid and close the door USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE BURNERS AWARNING AWARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions Using the control knobs Fire Hazard Push in and turn the control knob counterclock i ec pd ird eame extend beyond wise to LIGHT Make sure the burner has lit Turn off all control knobs when not cooking e After the burner lights Failure
26. to follow these instructions can result turn the control knob in death fire or burns anywhere between HIGH and LOW NOTE Do not leave empty cookware or cookware which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The cookware could overheat and damage the cook ware or cooking product Burner heat settings TimeSmart TIPS Use the following chart as a guide Easy ways to save energy SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LIGHT e To light the burner To help shorten your cooking time use the least amount of liquid possible Preheat your pans only when recom mended and for the shortest time possible Between e To hold rapid boil Start your food on a higher heat setting HIGH To fry chicken or pancakes then turn the control to a lower setting to and LOW For gravy pudding and icing finish cooking To cook large amounts of Place a filled pan on the burner grate vegetables before turning on the surface burner HIGH To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil LOW To keep food warm until ready to serve USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE BURNERS cont Home canning information Fs 3 TimeSmart TIPS The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long Using the right cookware periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop makes a big difference To protect your range 9 For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surfac
27. urn 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 9 Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool 9 Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease 9 Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately waar n Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitting 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 9 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 9 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 9 Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Whirlpool service company or Qualified Agency Disconnect the gas
28. xacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance Accessory and repair parts sales Do it yourself repair help Specialized customer assistance Spanish speak ing hearing impaired limited vision etc 9 Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors 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 you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 24 If the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem you can contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent con sumer experts that voice consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Ch
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