Whirlpool FGPSIOB manual

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    UseAndCare F A Note To You 2 ki!EZfi:- 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caa For Your 17 If You Need fg!$-?E 24 Warranty 26 140044ROPER Cdl us with qmtions or commenls. STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. MODELS FGPZlOV FGP305B TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FU[...]

  • Page 2

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, mwldclass home appliince. 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 opemte and mainta[...]

  • Page 3

    Important safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliince, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation. To reduce tM risk of fire, electrkal shock, injury to persons[...]

  • Page 4

    m Do not store things chibren might want above the range. Children oould be humed or injured whii climbing on it. b Do not leave children alone or unat- tended in area where the range is in use. They should never he allowed to sit or stand on any pert of the range. They could be burned or injured. ~Donotopwatethemngeifitisdamaged ~~WorkingPwerty- b[...]

  • Page 5

    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 resuit and cause smoki[...]

  • Page 6

    Parts And Features Thk section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appsarance of all parts and features. NOTE: Because this Use and Care Guide covers several models, not all illustrations shown or features discussed will apply to your spedi model. Models FGP3158 L FGP31OB ohown Backguard[...]

  • Page 7

    Using Your Range In This Section Page Page Using the surface burners ................ .7 Adjustlng the oven temperature Positioning racks and 13 pans.. control ............................................... ............ .Q For best air circulation .................... .10 Broillng .............................................. 14 Llghtlng standing[...]

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    --- -___ ~- -~I --~ Until you get used to the sefflngs, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue a&ing. r SElTlNG RECOMMENDED USE UlE l To light the burner. Afk the burner liihts, turn oontrol back to a desired setting. HI l To start foods cooking. l To bring [...]

  • Page 9

    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 il 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[...]

  • Page 10

    For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. Thii results in better baking. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1 ‘S-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum spa[...]

  • Page 11

    Lighting standing pilots (mode& FGP21OV, FGP3WB and FGPNOB) To light range pilots: 1. Make wre all controls are tumed off. 2. Remove the surface burner grates from the cookhp. Remove the cookop. (See “Removing the woklop” on page 18.) 3. To light, hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners. The pilot fl[...]

  • Page 12

    Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven bumer on electric ignition models during a power failure. See ‘Irqxtant Safety Instmc- tior& on page 4 for more information. 1. Poeltlon the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, pull rack out to the stop, lift rack at front, and pull out For further inform[...]

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    Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shii after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or dower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a perid of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you ten adjus[...]

  • Page 14

    Broiling The broiler drawer is located bebw the oven door. Always broil wlth the oven dour Closed. Product Dmge Hazard Donotsteponorapplyexcessweight to broiler drawer whem open. Doing so could damage the dwr. 1. Pull the broiler drawer open. Broiler door will tilt down when opened. 2. Plawbroikpangridsogreasecan drain down sides into bwer part of [...]

  • Page 15

    -- Energy saving tips Although the energy used for onoking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used effiiiently. 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 lii. l Co&withaminimumofliquidorfat[...]

  • Page 16

    The anti-tip brackets The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much forceorweig~totheopendoor~theanWipbracketsprope~yred. Personal Injury Hazard .To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with the properly installed anti-tip brackets supplied with range. l If range is moved for cleaning or servi[...]

  • Page 17

    Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Surface burner grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Removing the oven door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Removing the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Removlng the broiler carriage . . . . . . . . . 21 Surface burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 18

    Removing the cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates. 2. Lift front of cooktop enough to clear front of range. Grasp cool burner openings. Lift and pull forward. Personal Injury Hazard Do not try to clean under the woktop without removing the cooktop first. Failure to do so could result in per- sonal injury from the mop acciden- tally falling. Prod[...]

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    Surface burners 1. Remove the cooktop, following the instructions on page 18. 2. Wipe off surface burners with warm, eoapy water and a sponge after each use. To remove cooked-on food, soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 minutee. Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad. 3. If poti are clogged, clean wlth a straight pin. DO NOT enlarge[...]

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    Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Bum and Electrkal Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cod before removing oven door. Failure to do so coukl result in burns or eledrical shock. To remove: 1. Open the door to the first stop position. 2. HokfthedooratbothsidesandIlftYat [...]

  • Page 21

    Removing the broiler carriage The broiler carriage can be removed for lighting standing pilot oven burner and for easier cleaning. To remove: 1. Pull broilar drawer open. Broiler doOr will tilt down when opened. 2. Remove the broiler pan and grid. 3. Slightly lift broiler carriage and pull all the way out. To replace: 1. Pushbroilercarriageinuntilc[...]

  • Page 22

    Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART I WHAT TO USE I HOW TO CLEAN I Control knobs Sponge and warm, l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away soapy water from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleans- ers. They may damage the finish of [...]

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    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Surface burners zrwtt; warm l Remove the cc&top (See page 18.) l Wipe off spills immediately after burner hslscooied. Warm, soapy water For cookedon food: and a nonabrasive, gRtic =crubbing ped aRemove burner from burner support. You must lift and turn burner to release tabs. Viiar and water sohtbn l Wash with warm[...]

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    If You Need Assistance This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible pmblems, 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 s[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Bumer Burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin (see pages flames are 19 and 23). lf thii fails, call an uneven authorized Roper service technician for service. Burner Air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Roper service namer lift off technician to check air/gas mixture. I=% am yellow, or an n[...]

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    2. lf you need assistance . . . Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere In the U.SA.: l-80044-ROPER (14004474737) and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliince or, if sewkze is necessary, recom- mend a qualifted service company in y[...]

  • Page 27

    ROPER” Gas Range Warranty 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. WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range. 2. I[...]