Whirlpool SF314PEA manual

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  • Page 1

    HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN.‘” - UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 16 If You Need Assistance Or Service 24 Warranty 28 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS ___---..--.-~~ INSTRUCTION BOO[...]

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    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to oper[...]

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

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    l Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start. l Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. Personal injury could result. Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure. l Use the range only for its intended use as described in this man[...]

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    When using the oven *Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. l Do not use water on grease fires. Never[...]

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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 oven light switch Oven vent Surface burners, grates and reflector pans Model and serial number plate (under cooktop) Clock/Minute Timer Control panel -Oven burner (not shown) [...]

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

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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 LITE HI Medium LO RECOMMENDED USE l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting. l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to [...]

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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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    2. 3. Push the “up” or “down” pad to set the time of day. Each “tap” of the “up” or “down” pad will increase or decrease the displayed time by one minute. If the “up” or “down” pad is held down, the displayed time will increase/decrease in ten-minute increments. Push the Clock Set button to start clock operation. Using t[...]

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    Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “lmpor- tant Safety Instructions” 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 racks and pans” on page 9[...]

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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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    2. Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down ribbing and through slots into lower part of the broiler pan. See picture. Before the broiler is turned on, place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three levels. 3. 4. 5. Close broiler drawer. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL. The [...]

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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 melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners. Burn Hazard When the o[...]

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    Caring For Your Range Page Page Surface burner grates and reflector Removing the oven bottom ............ .20 ................................................... 16 Cleaning chart ................................... 21 ................................. 17 The oven light ................................... 23 ................................ 18 I Re[...]

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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 Hazard 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 falling. Product Dam[...]

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    Surface burners 1. Lift up the cooktop, following the instruc- tions on page 17. 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 m[...]

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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. 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. lf screws are too tight to remove by hand, use a screwdriver. 3. Place finge[...]

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

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    Surface burners Broiler drawer, pan and grid (clean after each L Oven racks Oven door glass WHAT TO USE Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic[...]

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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 19 and 20.) . Wash, rinse and dry well. l Remove door for easier access. l Rinse well with wa[...]

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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 solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or ca[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner flames Burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin (see pages are uneven 18 and 22). If this fails, call an authorized Whirlpool@ service techni- cian for service. Burner flames Air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Whirlpool lift off ports, service technician to check air/gas are yellow,[...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 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 c[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” Gas Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installatio[...]