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Whirlpool FGS385V manual

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  • Page 1

    Ui6R%d Care Guide ROPER Appliances FGS385V FGS395V Thank you for choosing a Roper appliance. This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new, quality- built Roper range. Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference. Complete and mail the Product Registration Card. This card enters your warranty into our warr[...]

  • Page 2

    Important Safety 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 persons, or damage when using the rang[...]

  • Page 3

    15. Grease is flammable and should 20. Always position oven racks in 28. Be sure all range parts are cool be handled carefully. Let fat cool desired location while oven is before cleaning. before attempting to handle it. DO cool. 29. DO NOT clean door seal. It is NOT allow grease to collect 21. DO NOT store flammable essential for a good seal. Care[...]

  • Page 4

    Using Your Range Models FGS385V & FGS395V (shown) Surface burner marker Right rear Right front control knob. control knob I Left front Left rear control knob control knob ~~ I Oven light switch Using the surface burners In case of a prolonged power Push in failure --I- and turn Surface burners can be manually lighted. Control knobs must be pu[...]

  • Page 5

    Time/Temp Set Knob Once you’ve pushed a command button to tell the oven what you want it to do, you’ll use the Time/Temp Set Knob to set a temperature or time. Turning the Time/Temp Set Knob clockwise increases the number on the display. Turning the Time/Temp Set Knob counterclockwise decreases the number on the display. Setting the clock 1. Pu[...]

  • Page 6

    Broiling Broiling tips 1 The effective useful cooking area of the broiler is reduced when you use the higher rack positions. In the second from the top rack position, the infra-red rays cover only about 85% of the broiler grid area. . To sear meat, place broiler pan at one of the higher rack positions so that meat is very near the flame. 1 Small st[...]

  • Page 7

    Using the electronic oven control The electronic oven control will turn the oven on and off at times you set...even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc...undercooking will result. To start baking now a[...]

  • Page 8

    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 will result. The storage drawer Replacing the storage drawer: The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range, and to c[...]

  • Page 9

    Caring For Your Range Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire And Explosion Hazard . Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. 1 Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. 1 Do not use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors to clean this or any other appliance. . Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustibl[...]

  • Page 10

    Using the Self-Cleaning cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely. Before you start I Hand clean frame I Hand clean door around edge I Do not hand clean seal 1. Clean the areas shown by hand. They do not get hot enough during the [...]

  • Page 11

    Setting the controls 1. Make sure the Clock is set to the right time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 5.) 2. Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right - the Clean position. Push the Clean button. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. “3:OO” will show in the large display. The CLEAN and TIME indicators on the lef[...]

  • Page 12

    Cleaning chart Burn And Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in bums or electrical shock. PART Exterior surfaces Surface burner grates and chrome reflector pans Surface burners Control knobs Control panel and trim Broiler pan and grid Oven racks Oven door glass (Mo[...]

  • Page 13

    The oven light The oven light will come on when you push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push the switch again to turn off the light. Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard m Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in electrical [...]

  • Page 14

    Before You Call For Service If you are having an operating problem, check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance. OPERATING PROBLEM Nothing operates. Oven will not operate. Burner fails to light. Burner flames are uneven. CHECK IF ‘Range is properly connected to gas and electrical supplies. . Fuse has blown or cir[...]

  • Page 15

    OPERATING PROBLEM Control knob(s) will not turn. If the Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate. CHECK IF . You pushed in knob(s) before trying to turn. . The clock shows the right time of day. . The Lock Lever is all the way to the right. . You have set a delay start time. WHAT TO DO . Push in knob(s) before turning. 1 Reset clock, if necessary. . Sl[...]

  • Page 16

    LIMITED WARRANTY ROPER Appliances LENGTH OF WARRANTY (From date of purchase) FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY PRODUCTS COVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR All Roper Appliances Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects m materials or workmanship. FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Refrigerators Freezers Air Conditioners Replacement parts and repair labor for the se[...]