Whirlpool FGS395Y manual

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    UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Usin the Setf- E leaning Cycle 23 Caa;~ For Your 27 If You Need ptk&tg . 32 Warranty 36 l-800-44-ROPER Call us with questions or comments. SELF-CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MODEL FGS395Y INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. TO[...]

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    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. 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 operate and maint[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appli- ance, 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 ra[...]

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    l Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on ft. l Do not leave children alone or unattended 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 not[...]

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    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. l 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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    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. Manual Anti-tip bracket oven light (on wall behind backguard) switch B -. . Oven vent - Surface burners, grates and reflector pans Model and serial number plate (under cooktop) Loc[...]

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    in This Section Using the surface burners ................................ .7 Positioning racks and pans .............................. .9 For best air circulation ..................................... IO The electronic oven control.. ........................... 11 Setting the clock ............................................... 12 Using the elect[...]

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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. r SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LlTE l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the igniter. HI l To start foods coo[...]

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    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: FOOD RACK POSlTlON Frozen pies, large roasts, 1 st or 2nd rack turkeys guide bottom Angel and bundt cakes, 2nd rack guide most quick breads, yeast from bottom breads, casseroles, meats [...]

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    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. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1 l/2-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum spac[...]

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    The electronic oven control Cancel button Display lime/Tamp Set Knob BAKE ON/OFF CLOCK Timtw Clock Bake stop Cl&l Broil Bake on/off button lima time button button temp button button button button Display/clock l When you first plug in the range, the display will flash until you set a new time. If after you set the clock (page 12) the display ag[...]

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    Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your range. A beep will sound each time you touch a command button. Three beeps signal the end of the electronic Timer function. To remove audible signals: l Push and hold the STOP TIME button until you hear two beeps. l Audible signals are now removed. To replace aud[...]

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    Using the electronic Timer The Timer On/Off button does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in minutes and seconds up to 9 hours, 50 minutes. You will hear three beeps when the set time is up. 1. Push the Timer On/Off button. TIMER will come on and the display will show “:OO”. I TIMER ON/OFF I 2. Turn the Ti[...]

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    Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push the Bake Temp button. ‘I---O” will show in the small display and BAKE will come on. NOTE: Make sure the door is unlocked. If the[...]

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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 1. Posttion the rack before turning the oven on. Refer to the chart on page 17 for recom- mended rack positions. 2. Preheat in BROIL for 5 minutes with oven door closed. Do not preheat with broiler pan in place. 3. To preheat, push the Broil button. The small display will show “--” and BROIL will come on. NOTE: Make sure the door is un[...]

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    Broiling chart Use the following times and settings as a guide when broiling. Increase or decrease broiling times, or move pan to different rack positions, to suit personal preference. Use a reliable cook- book for additional information when broiling 0 foods not listed in the chart below. 0 Fish Whole Steaks Frankfurters 17[...]

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    Using the electronic MEALTIMER” clock The electronic MEALTIMEFP clock will turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Delayed time bakinq/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the delayed time cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. . . . undercooking [...]

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    5. Push the Bake Temp button. The small display will show “---On. 6. 7. 8. Turn the Time/Temp Set Knob until the desired baking temperature appears in the display. Changes can be made at any time by pushing a command button. NOTE: If you have not set a temperature within 5 seconds, a tone will sound and BAKE will flash to remind you to set a temp[...]

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    4. Push the Bake Temp button and “---“I will appear in the display. 5. Turn the Time/Temp Set Knob until the desired baking temperature appears in the display. ON will appear in the display. The large display will count down in minutes. The small display will show the actual oven temperature until the set temperature is reached. One beep will s[...]

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    The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in lower part of backguard. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting will result. NOTE: Never store plastics, paper or other items that could meft or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners. Burn Hazard When the o[...]

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    The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer before removing. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out. Replacing th[...]

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    Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Page Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Special ti[...]

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    l Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur. . Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle. l Remo[...]

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    When the controls are set and the door is locked, the Self-Cleaning cycle will begin. CLEAN will appear on the display. :;24ay the start using Stop . . 1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 under ‘70 start cleaning immediately.” 2. Push the Stop Time button. 3. Turn Time/Temp Set Knob until the time you want cleaning to stop appears in the display. DELAY[...]

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    To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 1. Push the Cancel button. 2. When the oven cools to below normal operating temperatures, the oven door Lock Lever can be moved to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. I, Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self- Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. . After the oven is co[...]

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    Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Surface burner grates and reflector pans . . . . . . 27 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Surface burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2s Page Cleaning chart[...]

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    Lift-up cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans. 2. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally[...]

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    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 [...]

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    PART Surface burners WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge and warm, l Lift up the cooktop. (See page 26.) soapy water l Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled. Warm, soapy water and For cooked-on food: a nonabrasive, plastic l Remove burner from manifold with Phillips scrubbing pad screwdriver. OR Vinegar and water l Wash with warm, soapy w[...]

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    The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so c[...]

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    If 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 sofve 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 ca[...]

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    PROBLEM Burner makes popping noise when on POSSIBLE CAUSE Burner is wet from washing. Let dry. SOLUTION Control knob(s) will not turn Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate You are not pushing in before turning. The range clock does not show the correct time of day. A delayed start time has been programmed. Push control knob(s) in before turning to a[...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800~ROPER (1-800-447-6737) 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, recommend a qualified service company in your ar[...]

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