Whirlpool SS310PEB manual

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    -_ TFi& si @ UseAndCare Parts and Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring for Your Range 16 If You Need Assistance or Senice 25 Warranty 26 l-600-263-1301 Call us with queslions 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 MODELS SS330P[...]

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    Table of Contents Page A Note to You ............................................. 2 Important Safety Ir&uctbns ................... .3 Parts and Features ..................................... 6 Using Your Range ...................................... 7 Using the surface burners.. ................... .7 Positioning racks and pans ................[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any This symbol alerts you to such dangers instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. 1 i;zenaa;ry, burn[...]

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    General l Install or locate the range only in accor- dance with the provided Installation Instructions. The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. The range must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. l Gas fuels and their use in a[...]

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    When using the cooktop l Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers. Heavy splatter- ing or spillovers left on a range could ignite and bum you. Pan size is espe- cially important in deep fat frying. l Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of[...]

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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. s Oven vent - (SW p. 15) -4 % Surface burners grates, and reflect al oans Control panel y (see pp.z, 11, 12,14) Model and serial number plate m P. 2) Oven burner (not shown) r -Bro[...]

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    -- _- -_~- - Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface burners Your range is equipped with electric ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used. Pu[...]

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    --~.--- -_ -___--~ Burn, Fire and Exploslon Hazard l Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results. l Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON. l If the flame[...]

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    Positioning racks and pans For baklng/roastlng with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Personal Injury Hazard Rack placement for specific foods: FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies, large 1st or 2nd rack roasts, turkeys guide from bottom *Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on. [...]

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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/z-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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    Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push In Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. 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 T[...]

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    Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See ‘Important Safety Instructions” on p. 4 for more informa- tion. 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on p. 9. 2. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control countercl[...]

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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 perii of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can adj[...]

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    -.---. -- .-.._ .-...-._--_ 5. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL. The broiler will automatically light in 50-60 seconds. 6. When broiling Is done, turn the Oven Temperature Control clockwise to OFF. NOTE: Do not preheat the broiler before using. Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling. Energy saving[...]

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    The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located at center rear of cooktop. The vent is needed for air circula- tion. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/ roasting will result. Oven vent NOTE: Never store plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners. Burn Hazar[...]

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    Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and Explosion Hazard l Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. l[...]

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    Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in per- sonal injury from the cooktop acciden- tally falling. 3. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. 4. To lower the cooktop, lift woktop from both sides while pressing the suppor[...]

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    2. If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports. 3. Before puting the burners back, dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes. To replace burners: 1. Slip the air shutter over the gas valve orifice. 2. Lower the burner assembly and hook the ta[...]

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    3. To replace, fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges. Push the door down evenly. The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly. If hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull them back out. Removing the oven bottom The panel in the oven bottom can be removed for cleaning. Burn Hazard Make sure all parts are [...]

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    ---. ~- -.- - Removing the broiler drawer The broiler drawer can be removed for cleaning. To remove: Broile! compartment 1. When broiler Is cool, remove rack and pan. 2. Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops, then push il back in about one inch. l6Kt.z 3. Grasp handle, lift and pull broiler drawer out (lift the rollers located under the drawer[...]

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    Hand-cleaning the continuous- cleaning oven Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuouscleaning oven. Some could become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes. WINDOW-Keep clean with warm, soapy water. Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas. Rinse well. Do not use steel wool or abrasiv[...]

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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 of the knob[...]

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    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Surface burners Sponge and warm, l Lii up the cooktop. (See p. 16.) soapy water l Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled. Warm, soapy water For cookedon food: and a nonabrasive, l Remove burner from manifold. plastic scrubbing pad OR l Wash with warm, soapy water and a Vinegar and water plastic scrubbing p[...]

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    PART Oven cavity (model SS31 OPEB)- continued WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN l Do not allow commercial oven clean- ers to contact the heat seal, thermo- stat or exterior surfaces of the range. Damage will occur. Oven cavity Sponge and warm, (model SS330PEB) soapy water l Make sure oven is cool. l Remove door for easier access. l Clean heavily soiled area[...]

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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 Air/gas m*Mure is incorrect. Contact an authorized WhirlpooP lift off ports, service technician to check air/gas are yellow, or m’Dcture. are noisy when turned off Burner makes Burner is wet from washing. Let dry. popping noise when on Control knob(s) You are not pushing in before Pu[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooking results When broiling, you have not Completely close broiler drawer. are not what completely closed the broiler you expected drawer. (continued) 2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: l-800-253-1 301 and talk with[...]

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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 installation o[...]