Whirlpool FGP335E manual

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  • Page 1

    Use&Care Standard- . Cleansg Gas Ranges A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Range Safety . . . . . . . . 3-5 Getting to Know Your Range ,..... . . . . . . , , -6 Using Your Range , . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Caring for Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Troubleshooting . . . . . . 22 Requesting Assista[...]

  • Page 2

    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. Pl[...]

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    RANGE SMTY 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. Tip Over Hazard Connect [...]

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    General l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. The range must also be properly connected to the electrical l Do not wear loose or hanging garments when supp[...]

  • Page 5

    l Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan. @Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners. When using the oven l Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. l Use care [...]

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    GETINCTOKNOWYOURRANCE 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 FGP335E shown) Oven vent (P. 14) Surface burners and grates (PP. 7, 16) Anti-tip b[...]

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    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. JslNC THE SURFACE BURNERS Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame. Doing so can result in death, heart attack, or convulsions. Your range come[...]

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    JSING THE SURFACE BURNERS (CONT.) I In case of a prolonged power failure Cookware tips You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the setting you want. 0 The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting[...]

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    ‘OSlTlONINC RACKS AND PANS (CONT.) Extra oven rack position (roasting rack) Use this rack position when roasting food too large amount of liquid in the ov’en rack Do&ion pan (meat juices or water) so your food to be placed on the first rack position. For proper roasting, follow these guide lines: 0 The rack must be level. 0 Use an adequate [...]

  • Page 10

    SmINc ME aoat (MODEL FCPf35E) 1. Push in the minute timer knob and turn it clock- wise until the clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the minute timer knob pop out. Turn it clock- wise until the minute timer hand points to OFF. NOTE: The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. The minute timer does not start or stop t[...]

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    BAKING/ROASTING IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “Range Safety” on page 4 for more infomation. 1. Place racks where you need them. For more I H Front I I on page 8. Rear 2. Push in and turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The oven burn[...]

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    ADIUSTING ME OVEN TEMPERATIME CONIROL Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the temperature calibration by following the steps below. NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with a ther[...]

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    BROIUNC The broiler is located below the oven door. Always broil with the broiler and oven doors closed. NOTES: 0 Do not step on or apply weight to the broiler door when it is open. This could damage the door. 0 Do not preheat the broiler before using it. Completely close the broiler door during broiling. 1. Open the broiler door. Then pull out the[...]

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    BROIUNC (CONT.) Broihp 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 ‘/2 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 [...]

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    The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly. To make sure the anti-tip bracket is fastened into place: 0 Look under the range (you may need a flashlight). Check that a leveling foot is positioned under the bracket. 0 S[...]

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    CARING FORYOUR 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. Explosion Hazard ’ Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop. Doing so can result i[...]

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    DEANINC am (COW.) PART HOW TO CLEAN Surface burners (see “Lift-up cooktop and surface burners” on page 18 for more information) 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) wit[...]

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    bMlP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS 1. Remove the surface burner grates. I 1 I at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. NOTE: Do not drop the cook-top. Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame. 3. Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm, 71 ~~~Si!~~3pPg pad on heavily soiled areas. 4. Wipe off the surface bu[...]

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    IFC-UPCOOWOPANDSURFACEBURNERSKONTJ 7. To lower the cooktop, lift the cooktop from both 8. Replace the surface burner grates. cooktop into place. For normal use of your range, you do not need to remove the door. However, if you have to remove the door follow the instructions in this section. Insert nail or screw here Oven Hinge hanger To remove: 1[...]

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    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 bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of the front frame slot). 3. Position the door with [...]

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    REM~vINC ME OVEN ~0n0hii 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 two hold-down screws at the rear of the oven. If the screws 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 [...]

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    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 ~06 NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works l The range is not properly connect[...]

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    SURFACE BURNERS PROBLEM The burner fails to light CAUSE l You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. l The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See pages 17 and 18.) The burner flames are l The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. uneven (See pages 17 and 18.) The burner flames lif[...]

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    REQUESTING ASSISTANCE ORSERVICE 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 our Consumer Assistance Center toll free at w l-800~44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737). w Our consulta[...]

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    INDM 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 TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION ..................................................... 9 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................. 15 ASSISTANCE .................................[...]

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    WARRANW ROPER” GAS RANGE LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or WARRANTY workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service FROM DATE OF PURCHASE company. WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range. 2. I[...]