Whirlpool FEP310B User's Manual
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1. A Note To You important Safety Instructions Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 17 If You Need Assistance Or Service 23 Warranty 28 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS FEP320B FEP310B AS A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper 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 Ownership Registration Card provided with your appli ance This will help us notify you about any new information 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 you avoid actions AWARNING This symbol will help alert you to such which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock Our toll free number 1 800 442. moving it Pan handles could become hot enough to burn e Keep flammable materials away from oven vent Failure to do so could result in burns or a fire The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip floor bracket if you have one Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed 15 USING YOUR RANGE The anti tip bracket 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 bracket properly secured AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with a properly installed anti tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall mounted anti tip bracket kit e If range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip device is engaged before using range Failure
3. bowls a nonabrasive plastic e Clean frequently scrubbing pad e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Broiler pan and Steel wool pad and warm Wash rinse and dry thoroughly grid clean after soapy water each use Oven racks Steel wool pad and warm Wash rinse and dry thoroughly soapy water continued on next page 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven door glass Paper towel and spray e Make sure oven is cool Model FEP320B glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner Wam soapy water and a e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Sponge and warm soapy water Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas e Remove door for easier access See page 20 e Wash rinse and dry well e Rinse well with water Oven cavity e Remove door for easier access e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface e 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 heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur Place piece of foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking container on lower rack to catch spillovers NOTE Do not use foil or f
4. ROPER 1 800 447 6737 is available 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 23 If you need further help feel free to call us 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 NAT Neg To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following General e Read all instructions before Do not use the range for using the range warming or heating the room e Instali or locate the range only Persons could be burned or in accordance with the pro injured or a fire could start vided Installation Instructions Use the range only for its in The range must be installed by tended use as described in this a qualified installer The range manual must be propery connected to electrical supply and grounded WARNING To reduce the ri
5. some of your utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING 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 Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place 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 could result in burns or electrical shock 1 Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in 3 To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door wi
6. and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 5 When baking roasting is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off USING YOUR RANGE 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 tempera tures 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 change them by following these steps 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position Pull knob Straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control Notches Tooth knob Note the position of the notches v 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C ppp To raise gt NS Jab 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 4 cm away from the broil element Se
7. as tripped Surface units are not plugged Turn control knobs to OFF and plug in all the way surface units in all the way See Replacing on page 18 Nothing will operate Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn the Oven Selector to BAKE or BROIL Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting The oven will not operate Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker The surface units will not operate The control knobs are not Push control knobs in before turning being set correctly to a setting Control knob s You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning will not turn turning to a setting continued on next page 23 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooking The range is not level Level range See Installation Instruc results are not tions what you expected The oven temperature seems Adjust the oven temperature control too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 12 The oven was not preheated Preheat oven if called for in recipe as the recipe calls for The recipe has never been Use only tested recipes from a tested or is not from a reliable reliable source source The pans are not the type or Refer to a reliable cookbook for size recommended in the recommended pan type a
8. cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite lass cook e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan When using the oven e Always position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be re moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam es cape before removing or re placing food IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grease Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately 4 Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother aming pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with aking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result 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 specifi cally recommended in this manual All other servicin
9. e Broiling rack position chart on page 13 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEAT ING Indicator Light will go off Custom broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off e If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking e Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks 1 2 thick or less Quickly searing food rare and medium steaks medium patties
10. e caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by us E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5 03 This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warran ties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation of implied warranties so these limitations or exclusions may not apply 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 Roper distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our toll free telephone num ber 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper PART NO 3187691 1993 Whiripool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed In U S A
11. g _ should be referred to a quali fied technician Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 j Oven vent Control panel D Plug in surface unit with one piece chrome reflector bowl serial plate Anti tip floor bracket for information on optional wall mounted anti tip bracket kit see page 16 Removable storage drawer Broil element Bake element Control panel Left front Left rear Oven tempera Oven control control knob ture control selector knob knob Surface Surface Oven Right rear Right front unit marker heating heating control knob control indicator indicator knob light light Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units Broiling Positioning racks and pans Broiling tips For best air circulation Energy saving tips Using aluminum foil for baking The oven vent Baking roasting The storage drawer Adjusting the oven temperature The anti tip bracket control 12 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 units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set anywhere between HI and OFF Su
12. ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish USING YOUR RANGE USING YOUR RANGE Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven AWARNING Fire Hazard e Place meat the correct distance from the element Meat placed too close to the element could spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broiling e To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recom mended Poor drainage of grease could result in fire If foil is used cut slits in foil to line up with all openings in broiler grid Grease can then drain away and cool in pan 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 save energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Match the pan to the surface unit size e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time P
13. lacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Roper appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call our toll free telephone number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Roper Brand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 25 ROPER Electric Range Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship Service must be from date of purchase provided by an authorized Roper service company WE 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 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single tamily household use C Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your rang
14. ll close only when it is on the hinges correctly 20 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight water away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm soapy Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Use other than control water nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad panel on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Aiso wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse in water Chrome reflector Wam soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Sponge and warm soapy water OR Control panel Paper towel and spray glass cleaner
15. mp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened contain ers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury e Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes can create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop e Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking oe ur Oe reflector bowls may subject the wiring and com ponents underneath them to damage e Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire e Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the i niting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency eCheck to be sure ing utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set tings A boilover could result and
16. nd size recipe There is not proper air Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air circulation around pan when space on all sides of pan There must baking be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm The cooking utensils are not Use cooking utensils with smooth flat the proper shape or do not fit bottoms that fit the surface units the surface units being used being used 24 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 if you need assistance Call our toll free telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 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 recom mend a qualified service company in your area For further information write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you pur chased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your area For help finding an authorized servicer in your area call our toll free telephone number in Step 2 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 Roper appliance FSP rep
17. oil liner to cover the oven floor Poor baking roasting results could occur Heavy duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used while cooking 22 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 Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our toll free telephone number for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 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 Plug the power cord into a live circuit plugged into a live circuit with with proper voltage See Installation proper voltage Instructions A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL The Oven Temperature Control Knob is not turned to a temperature setting A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker h
18. reheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible e Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible e Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible e Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in oven Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also e Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven AA through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on The vent is Se needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result Oven vent QS NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard e If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit use potholders when
19. rface unit for best results Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area Large diameter canners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop e Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop e 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 e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day USING YOUR RANGE Optional canning kit The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242905 from your Roper dealer or authorized Roper service company Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods FOOD _____ RACK POSITION Frozen pies large Lowest level or roasts turkeys 2nd level from bottom Angel and bundt 2nd level from cakes mos
20. rface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is acciden tally left ON USING YOUR RANGE Until you get used to the settings use evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom the following as a guide For best results Choose pans that provide the best cooking start cooking at the high setting then turn results the control knob down to continue cooking e Handles should be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely at tached to the pan SETTING RECOMMENDED USE e To start foods cooking ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard e If a surface unit stays red for a long time the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils could result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent dam age use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to con e For gravy pudding and MED LO To keep food cooking after starting it ona higher setting tinue cooking e To bring liquid
21. rface units and reflector bowls NOTE Model FEP310B does not have an element hold down clip For this model please disregard all references to the element hold down clip Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and K reflector bowls D 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 17 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning chart on page 21 for cleaning instructions Replacing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls y 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 18 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle 4 When terminal is pushed into the recep tacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle The element hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl gets discolored
22. s to a boil icing LO To keep food warm until ready to serve e Do not leave an empty utensil or one e To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or pan e To cook large amounts of Cookware tips which has boiled dry on a hot surface cakes vegetables unit The utensil could overheat and e Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit e NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating which damages the cookware and or surface unit You can however use newer cookware with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels This cookware is speciaily designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how could damage the utensil or surface unit Home canning information To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results e Use the largest su
23. sk DO Not touch surface units of tipping of the appliance the saat peared neanng ele appliance must be secured by MENG OF IMENOrSUNACES OL a properly installed anti tip oven Surface units and heating bracket To check if the bracket elements may be hot even n S hough they are dark in color is installed properly see The thoug y i anti tip bracket on pada 16 Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven eCAUTION Do not store things become hot enouch to cause children might want above the burns During and after use range Children could be _ do not touch or let clothing or burned or injured while climb other flammable materials ing on it contact surface units areas Do not leave children alone or near units heating elements or unattended in area where the interior surfaces of oven until range is in use They should they have had sufficient time never be allowed to sit or stand to cool Other surfaces of the on any par of the range They range such as the oven vent could be burned or injured opening the surface near the Do not operate the range if vent opening the cooktop and it is damaged or not working the oven door could also be properly come hot enough to cause burns continued on next page e Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range hey could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned Use only dry potholders Moist or da
24. t quick bottom breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2nd or 3rd level from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom nonfrozen pies NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 13 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e f rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions could 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 e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans 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 Using aluminum foil for baking Use alumin
25. to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a floor bracket e Remove the storage drawer See page 15 e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached ie to floor with screws leg e Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details To verify the anti tip bracket is Floor brackat engaged if you have a wall bracket e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached Cable with screws to the wall behind the control attached panel to rear of control e Make sure the cable on the back of the range panel is secured by the two hooks on the bracket e Cable must be unhooked from wall bracket to move range for cleaning or service Recon nect cable before using range Wall bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details 16 Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Surface units and reflector bowls 17 Removing the oven door Lift up cooktop Cleaning chart Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found AWARNING around your home Cleaning your range Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and Sonia like new P Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock Su
26. um foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food e Do not cover the entire rack with alumi num foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will result AWARNING Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements UE A a n aD IOAR i TTI Se KD 4 Set i f NEEE Failure to follow this precaution could result in electrical shock or fire hazard and damage to the elements USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 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 on page 9 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 4 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on
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