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A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 PartsAnd Features 6 Using Your Range 7 giai For Your 16 IfYou Need $$-?~ 25 Warranty 28 1-800-253-1301 Cell us with questions or comments. CONTINUOUS AND STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGES TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR[...]
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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool 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. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and m[...]
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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[...]
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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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Grease l 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 pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering with a well-f&ted lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if availab[...]
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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. Mmual oven light switch Antctip bracket (on wall behind backguuud) I Broiler drawer - Clock/Minute and grates Model md aerial Control panel Left front L8ft rm control. knob control[...]
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Using Your Range In This Section PWP Paw Using the l urfaca burners ................................. 7 Pooitioning r8cb and pana ............................... 9 For best air circulation ..................................... 10 Setting the clock ............................................... 11 U0lng the Minute Timer ............................[...]
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Until you get used to the settings, use the followlng as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting: then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SElTING 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 ignitor. HI l To start foods cooki[...]
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Home canning information The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop. To protect your range: l For beet results, UM a canner which can be centered over the surface burner. l Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time. Too much he[...]
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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 beat results, allow 1 I/Z-2 inches (4-5 cm) ofspacearoundeachpanandbetweenpans and oven walls. There must be a minimum space of 1 [...]
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Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. Using the Minute Timer The Min[...]
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Baking/roasting 1. Positiin 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 in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The oven burner will automatically light . in [...]
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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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4. Push In and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. The broiler will automati- cally light in 50-60 seconds. 5. When broiling is done, turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. NOTE: Do not preheat the broiler before using. Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling. Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually[...]
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The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. How- ever, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged: l Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the backguard. l Make sure the c[...]
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Caring For Your Range I In This Section Plrgs Pllgb I Surface burner grates ...................................... 16 The continuou8-cleAng oven ....................... .20 Surface burner8 and cooktop .......................... 17 Cleaning chvt ................................................... 22 Removing the oven door ...........................[...]
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Surface burners and cooktop The range and burner box areas are specially designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy and convenient. To clean the cooktop, wipe with a damp sponge and dry. Product Damage Hazard Do not remove the cooktop. Doing so could result in product damage. Cleaning the contoured well[...]
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Gas must flow freely through the small hole in the brass orifice for the burner to light properly. This area must be free of any soil and be kept protected from boilovers or spillovers. ALWAYS keep the burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use. After cleaning the gao tube opening, replace the burner cap and burner pan. Occasionally c[...]
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To replace: 1. Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position. Be careful if pulling the hinges open by hand. Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers. 2. Hold the door at the sides near the top. Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door. Insert arms evenly, as far as they will go. 3. If the door is not in l[...]
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The continuous-cleaning oven (model SF337PEY) Standard-cleaning oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain. Your continuous-cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porce- lain. A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface. The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black The spread-[...]
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Hand-cleaning the continuous-cleaning oven Pemonal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuous-cleaning oven. Some can become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes. WlNDOW4eep clean with warm, soapy water. Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas. Rinse well. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cl[...]
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Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge 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 Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They ma[...]
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1 PART 1 WHAT TO USE Oven cavity (models SF31 7PEY and SF31 7PCY) Sponge and warm, soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Oven cavity Sponge and warm, soapy (model water SF337PEY) HOW TO CLEAN l Make sure oven is cool. l Remove door and oven bottom for easier access. (See pages [...]
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The oven light The oven light will come on when you use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard 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 could resutt in electrical shock or burns. To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug appli[...]
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If You Need Assistance Or Service PROBLEM Nothlng will operate The oven will not The Oven Temperature Control Push in and turn the Oven Temperature operate is not turned to a temperature Control to a temperature setting. setting. Burner fails to The power cord is not plugged Plug the power cord into a live circuit light into a live circuit with pro[...]
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PROBLEM mtrol oh(a) will t turn POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION You are not pushing in before Push control knob(s) in before turning to turning. a setting. il is visible on You broil often. ntinuoua- The special finish is designed to uning oven gredually reduce oven soil during iah normal baking or roasting. It is not designed to keep your oven spotless, o[...]
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2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer As&stance Center telephone number. Diil free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1 301 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 sewice compan[...]
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WHIRLPOOL@ GasCooking Product Warranty 1 LENGTH OF WARRANTY t WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR I FULL ONE-YEAR FSV replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship. Sewice must be provided by an authorized From Date of Purchase WhiripoolsM sewice cornoanv. I WHIRLPOOL WlLL NOT PAY FOR _____ ________ ~~ -1 A. Service [...]