Whirlpool FGP320Y manual

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    Home Appliances UseAndCare c B A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 17 If You Need Assistance Or Service 25 Warranty 28 I-800~44-ROPER Call us with questions or comments. STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. MODELS FGP[...]

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    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[...]

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    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. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to perso[...]

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    m Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it. l 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. l Do not operate the range if it is damaged or n[...]

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    l 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 utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. l Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoki[...]

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    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. Surface burn and grates Oven vent model) Model and se number plate (under cooktop) Oven burner Anti-tip brackets Broiler drawer Control panel Surface burner Right rear markers contro[...]

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    Using Your Range In This Section Page Using the surface burners ................ .7 Positioning racks and .9 pans .............. For best air circulation 10 ..................... Page Adjusting the oven temperature control ............................................. .13 Broiling ............................................ .14 Lighting standing p[...]

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    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 RECOMMENDED USE LITE HI l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. Medium l To hold a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or pancakes. l For gravy, pudding and icin[...]

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    l Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges or areas where food might collect. l Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty. l 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 pa[...]

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    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: l The rack must be level. l Use adequate amount of liquid (meat juices or water) so food does not get overdone. l Do not try to pull rack out over door. [...]

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    Lighting standing pilots (models FGP320Y, FGP320A, FLP320A, and FLP3lOY) To light range pilots: 1. Make sure all controls are turned off. 2. Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop. Lift the cooktop. (See “Lift- up cooktop” on page 18.) 3. To light, hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners. The [...]

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    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. 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[...]

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    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 ad[...]

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    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. Drain slot Rib Front 3. Before the broiler is turned on, place[...]

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    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: l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids. l Cook with a minimum of liquid or f[...]

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    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. Personal Injury Hazard *To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with properly installed anti-tip brackets supplied with range. l If range is [...]

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    Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface burner grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Removing the oven door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Removing the oven bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Surface burners . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Lift-up cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates. 2. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in per- sonal injury from the cooktop acciden- tally falling. Product Damage Hazard Do n[...]

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    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 i[...]

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    Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. 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 t[...]

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    Removing the oven bottom The panel in the oven bottom can be removed for cleaning or to light the burner pilot. 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 [...]

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    Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range PART Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces (other than control panel) Surface burner grates WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Sponge and warm, soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm, soapy water Dishwasher OR Warm, soapy water[...]

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    PART Surface burners WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution HOW TO CLEAN l Lift up the cooktop. (See page 18.) l Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled. For cooked-on food: l Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver. l Wash with warm[...]

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    PART Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas HOW TO CLEAN l Make sure oven is cool. l Remove door and oven bottom for easier access. (See pages 20 and 21.) l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Remove door for easier access. l Rinse well with wate[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or Sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Pat-t 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 c[...]

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    PROBLEM Burner flames are uneven POSSIBLE CAUSE Burner ports are clogged. SOLUTION Clean with a straight pin (see pages 19 and 23). If this fails, call an authorized Roper service technician for service. Burner Air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Roper service flames lift off technician to check air/gas mixture. ports, are yellow, o[...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: l-800-44-ROPER (l-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 compan[...]

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    ROPER” Gas Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: WE WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company. 1. Correct the installation of your range. 2. [...]