Whirlpool FGP325Y Range User Manual
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1. Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution Broiler drawer pan and grid clean after each use Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad continued on next page 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE Oven cavity Sponge and warm soapy water HOW TO CLEAN e Make sure oven is cool Remove door and oven bottom for easier access See pages 20 and 21 Wash rinse and dry well Remove door for easier access Rinse well with water Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR e Remove door and oven bottom for easier access 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 heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas 24 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE lf 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 and2. 12 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 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise 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 NOTES e Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Do not place food directly on the oven bottom During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the tem perature setting When baking roasting is done turn the Oven Temperature Control clockwise to 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 temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings you can adjust them by following these steps 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches To lower the temperature hold knob handle fir
3. Control panel Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm soapy water Exterior surfaces other than control panel Dishwasher OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Surface burner grates e In dishwasher wash with other cooking utensils e Dry completely e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers 22 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE Surface burners Sponge and warm soapy water HOW TO CLEAN o Lift up the cooktop See page 18 e Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled For cooked on food e Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver e Wash with warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution e Rinse and dry well e If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick e Do not clean surface burner in dish washer e Clean after each use e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e After broiler is cool wipe interior with warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray Make sure oven is cool Models FGP325Y glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with the FGP320Y OR cleaner FGP320A and FLP320A
4. Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 27 ROPER Gas Range LENGTH OF WARRANTY WE WILL PAY FOR 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 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 us E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation of implied warranties so these limitations or exclusions 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
5. 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 anc 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 Nothing will The power cord is not plugged operate into a live circuit with proper voltage SOLUTION Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instruc tions Contact an authorized Roper service technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions Range is not properly con nected to gas supply Replace householc fuse or reset circuit breaker A household fuse has blown or a Circuit breaker has tripped Controls are not set correctly Reset controls if needed Remove blockage 1o airflow to and around range The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked The Oven Temperature Control is not turned to a temperature setting Push in and turn the Oven Temper
6. Replace surface burner grates 18 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Surface burners 1 Lift up the cooktop following the instruc tions above 2 Before cleaning remove screws that hold each of the burners in place The screws prevent the burners from moving during shipment Remove the shipping screws with a Phillips screwdriver lift the burner up tilt it to one side at the end closest to the ignitor and move it toward the back of the range This separates the burner from the gas valve at the front of the range so it can be easily removed 3 Wipe off 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 Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad 4 If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports 5 Before putting the burners back dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes 6 Replace burners making sure they are properly seated and level Replace Screws 7 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 t
7. States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Roper distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance Or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance Or Service additional help can be found by calling our toll free telephone number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 316000736 4372208 Rev A 1994 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
8. be referred to a qualified technician e Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Roper Distributor or Qualified Agency e On some models disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range On all models disconnect the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing READ AND SAVE 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 Backguard varies with model Oven vent oo Surface pumers NSS and grates wa Control panel Model and serial number plate under cooktop Anti tip brackets a Broiler drawer Oven burner not shown AB Control panel Surface burner Right rear Right front markers control knob control knob Left rear Left front Oven temperature control knob control knob control Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface burners Adjusting the oven temperature Positioning racks and pans control Broiling Energy Saving tipS ceceeeeeee 15 The oven vent For best air circulation Lighting standing pilots Baking roasting The anti tip brackets To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information
9. 320A and FLP310Y To light range pilots 1 2 To light hold a lit match over the pilot If the pilot flame needs adjustment Lower the cooktop and replace the Make sure all controls are turned off Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop Lift the cooktop See Lift up cooktop on page 18 light located between the front and back burners The pilot flame should be 1 4 to in 6 1 cm high turn the pilot adjustment screw midway Pilot down the length of the manifold pipe aano N behind the control panel grates before using the surface burners To light oven burner pilot 1 Hold a lit match over the oven burner After the oven burner pilot is burning Make sure the Oven Temperature Control is turned off Remove the oven bottom see Remov ing the oven bottom on page 21 Then unscrew the burner baffle located on the burner see Installation Instructions for more information about the baffle pilot located at the rear of the burner steadily check burner lighting by turning the Oven Temperature Control to a temperature above 140 F 60 C The burner will take 50 60 seconds to light Replace the burner baffle and oven bottom USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting NOTE Do not attempt to light the oven burner on electric ignition models during a power failure See Important Safety Instruc tions on page 4 for more information 1
10. COMMENDED USE e To light the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil e To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve 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 knob to the desired setting Power failures will not affect stand ing pilots Do not attempt to operate an electric ignition oven during a power failure AWARNING Burn Fire and Explosion Hazard e Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results Be sure all contro 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 e f the flame should go out while cook ing 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 precautions could result in explosion or fire
11. Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or cooking product Cookware tips No one brand of cookware is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cookware for your needs e NOTE For best results and greater fuel efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware in good condition 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 burners through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e 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 e Be sure pans do not tip whether they are full or empty e Use cookware only as it was 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 USING YOUR RANGE Home canning information The larger diameter of most water bath or pressure cann
12. RUCTIONS e 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 e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch an open flame Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire e Keep range vents unobstructed e Do not heat unopened containers 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 could create an explosion and or fire hazard Do not use the oven for storage e Do not use aluminum foil to line area around surface burners oven bottom or any other part of the range Use alumi num foil only as recommended in this manual e Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result e Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cooktop Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain tood and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splatter ing or spillovers left on a range could ignite and burn you Pan size is espe cially important in deep fat frying IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed ute
13. Use potholders to move pans 15 USING YOUR RANGE The anti tip brackets The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip brackets properly secured AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with properly installed anti tip brackets supplied with range e if range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip devices are engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip brackets are engaged e Grasp rear of range and carefully try to tilt forward If anti tip brackets are attached to floor with screws and rear leveling legs are positioned under brackets one for each rear leveling leg range should not tilt forward e See Installation Instructions for further details Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface burner grates Removing the oven door Lift up cooktop Removing the oven bottom Surface burners Cleaning chart Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found AWARNING around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Burn Electrical Shock Fire and Explosion Hazard e Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning e Do not use oven c
14. atisfactory 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 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 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 replacement 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 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
15. ature Control to a temperature setting The oven will not operate Light pilot See Lighting standing pilots on page 11 Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instruc tions Pilot is extinguished on stand ing pilot models Burner fails to light The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 8 A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Burner ports are clogged Clean with a straight pin see pages 19 and 23 Light pilot See Lighting standing pilots on page 11 Pilot is extinguished on stand ing pilot models continued on next page 25 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner Burner ports are clogged Clean with a straight pin see pages flames are 19 and 23 If this fails call an uneven authorized Roper service technician for service Contact an authorized Roper service technician to check air gas mixture Burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off Burner makes popping noise when on Air gas mixture is incorrect Burner is wet from washing Control knob s will not turn You are not pushing in befo
16. cal shock scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property AWARNING ALL RANGES CAN TIP e INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE e SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For further information see The anti tip brackets on page 16 Our toll free number 1 800 44 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 25 If you need further heip 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 2 Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire elec
17. combus tion Venting with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure continued on next page e Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it e Do not leave children alone or unat tended 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 e Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly e Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Do not attempt to light the oven burner on electric ignition models during a power failure Personal injury could result Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure e 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 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INST
18. d will be close to hot surfaces including oven bottom and sides Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury continued on next page USING YOUR RANGE Extra oven rack position roasting rack When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position place rack on bottom of oven For proper roasting follow these guidelines The rack must be level e Use adequate amount of liquid meat juices or water so food does not get overdone Da Do not try to pull rack out over door Extra oven rack Rack will be at the same level as door position when door is opened 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 11 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 YOUR RANGE Lighting standing pilots models FGP320Y FGP320A FLP
19. ed efficiently Here are some tips longer cooking times and unsatisfactory to help you save energy when using your baking results Rely on your timer to keep cooking product track of the cooking time e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is and tight fitting lids warm Best time to bake is right after a Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to meal has been cooked in the oven help shorten cooking time e Preheat the oven no longer than Preheat pans only when recommended necessary and for the shortest time possible e Plan your meals for the most efficient use e Start food on higher heat settings then of the range When using the oven to cook set surface burner control on low to finish one food try to cook the rest of the meal in cooking it also e Use the more efficient surface burners e Do not preheat when broiling roasting or instead of the oven when possible 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 Oven vent 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 teft near the oven vent could become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics
20. ers combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop To protect your range e 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 Too much heat will build up and 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 Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions 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 Frozen pies large 1st or 2nd rack roasts turkeys guide from bottom Angel and bundt cakes 2nd rack guide most quick breads from bottom yeast breads casse roles meats 2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies When baking on two racks arrange racks on first and third rack guides from bottom 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 e Do not place items on the open oven door e Be careful when installing and removing large food items from extra roasting rack position Foo
21. for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface burners Your range is equipped with either standing Push in and turn pilots or electric ignitors Standing pilots counterclockwise 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 turned to LITE Push in the control knob and turn counterclockwise to the LITE position On electric ignitor models the clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting You can set the control knob 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 e Char bacon and cause curling e Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges e 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 setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING RE
22. he 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 To remove 1 Open the door as far as it will go 2 Remove the screws on each side of the oven door 3 Close the door about of the way 4 Lift the door up and off the hinges To replace 1 Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position Be careful if pulling the hinges open by hand Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers 2 Hold the door at the sides near the top Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door Insert arms evenly as far as they will go 3 If the door is not in line with the oven frame remove it and repeat the above steps 4 Replace the screws on the oven door Hinge arm 20 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removing the oven bottom The panel in the oven bottom can be removed for cleaning or to light the burner pilot AWARNING Burn Hazard Make sure all parts are cool before removing Failure to do so could result in burns To remove 1 Remove oven racks 2 Remove the two hold down screws at the rear of the oven If screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver 3 Place fingers in slots in bottom panel and lift rear of panel up and back until l
23. ip at the front of panel is clear of front frame of oven cavity 4 Lift bottom up and out To replace 1 Place oven bottom panel in oven with the back raised about 6 inches or until you can insert the hold down lip at front of panel under the front frame of oven cavity 2 Push back of oven bottom panel down fully into place on metal flanges on rear wall and insert the hold down screws 24 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 e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away soapy water from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleans ers 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 cleans ers They may damage the finish e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad 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 Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool
24. leaners bleach or rust removers e Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air e Keep appliance area clear and free of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock 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 Lift up cooktop 1 Remove surface burner grates 2 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 3 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas NOTE When cleaning under the cooktop on standing pilot models be careful not to extinguish pilots 4 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place
25. m ROPER eee e I Home Appliances UseAndCare A Note To You Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range If You Need Assistance Or Service 25 Warranty 28 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments ha z STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS MODELS FGP320A FLP320A INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT FLP310Y FGP320Y TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE FGP325Y A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper appliance Your Roper range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide it is full of valuable information about 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 appliance 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 AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions dangers as personal injury burns fire which could cause product damage and electri
26. mly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 20 F 11 C To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise Each notch equals about 20 F 11 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob 1 To lower Notches Tooth 13 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling The broiler drawer is located below the oven door Always broil with the oven door closed 1 Pull the broiler drawer open and tilt the door panel down 2 Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down ribbing and through slots into lower part of the broiler pan See picture 3 Before the broiler is turned on place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three levels 4 Close broiler drawer 5 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL The broiler will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 6 When broiling is done turn the Oven Temperature Control clockwise to OFF NOTE Do not preheat the broiler before using Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling Side view gt ai K q USING YOUR RANGE Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is e Turn on the surface burner only after usually a very small percentage of the total placing filled pan on the burner grate energy used in the home cooking energy e Oven peeking may cause heat loss can be us
27. nsils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite uy a a e 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 e Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners When using the oven e Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately 4S O O 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 multipur pose dry chemical or foam type extin guisher Care and cleaning e Do not clean door heat seal It is essen tial 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 e Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should
28. re turning Push control knob s in before turning to a setting Cooking results are not what you expected The range is not level Level range See Installation Instructions The oven temperature seems too low or too high Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for Preheat oven if called for in recipe The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circula tion around pan when baking Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler drawer Completely close broiler drawer 26 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 s
29. trical 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 could 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 e Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e 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 General Install or locate the range only in accor e Gas fuels and their use in appliances dance with the provided Installation can cause minor exposures to benzene Instructions The range must be installed formaldehyde carbon monoxide and by a qualified installer The range must soot primarily from incomplete combus be properly connected to the proper gas tion Significant exposure to these supply and checked for leaks The range substances could cause cancer or must also be properly connected to reproductive harm Properly adjusted electrical supply and grounded burners with a blue rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete
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