Whirlpool FEP320Y, Using Manual

Page 1: ...A Note To You 2 pgzF Ff 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Can ng For Your Range 17 tzf d Assistance 23 Warranty 28 1 8 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL FEP320Y ...

Page 2: ... symbol till help alert you to such dangers as personal injury bums fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our toll free number l 800 44 ROPER l 800447 6737 is available 24 hours a day lf you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see...

Page 3: ...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 an could part of the range They e burned or injured l Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly Do not use the range for warming or heatin the room Persons could be urned or iii injured or a fire could start though they are dark in color Areas near sur...

Page 4: ...y spillovers that may ignite Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cookin ii without reflector bowls may su ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the ...

Page 5: ...recommended in this Use and Care Guide Do not use water on grease Do not repair or replace any fires Never pick up a flaming part of the range unless specifi pan Smother flamin pan on 9 tally recommended in this range by coverin WI h a well fitted lid cookie s eet or flat 7l manual All other servicing should be referred to a quali tray Flaming grease outside of fied technician Ii an can be extin u...

Page 6: ...of all parts and features Anti tip bracket on wall behind control panel Plug in 8urface unit with reflector bowl Removable Bake element Control panel Ledt front control Left rear control Oven temperature Oven re4ector Surfa unit Surface h eating marker indicator light Oven h ing Right re Right front indicator light control knob control knob ...

Page 7: ...n gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed In before turnlng them to a setting They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the cont...

Page 8: ... fitting lid l Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food l The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking resufts l Handles should be made of ...

Page 9: ... use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kf Part No 242905 from your Roper dealer or authorized Roper service company Positioning tacks and pans For baking roasting with one rack the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1l z to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and ...

Page 10: ... over another NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or roasting resufts Use a reliable kitchen timer to keep track of the cooking time Using aluminum foil for Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food The foil should have the edges turned up and be about 1 inch 3 cm lar...

Page 11: ...oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 4 Put food in the oven During baldng roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does no...

Page 12: ...move the tooth a notch counter clockwise Each notch equals about 1O F 5 4 To ralae the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 1O F 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inche...

Page 13: ...e slower the cookfng l Fiih and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures The Oven Selector must be bn BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE The oven door must be partly open whenever the oven is being used to broil Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures Broiling rack position chart RACK POSmON TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONE...

Page 14: ...d in the home cooking energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you conserve energy when using your cooking product l Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fiiing lids l Match the pan to the surface unit she l Cook wfth a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cookfng time l Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible l Start food on higher...

Page 15: ...n result in bums or a fire 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 Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lii front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide ...

Page 16: ...ket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel l Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket l See Installation Instructions for further details Optional door panel pat lf you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits l White Kit No 814071 l Almond Kit No 814072 from...

Page 17: ...or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new 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 burns or electrical shock Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing sutface units and reflector bowls 2 Lll the edge of the unit oppo...

Page 18: ...tor bowl See Cleaning chart on page 21 for cleaning instructions Replacing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 18 ...

Page 19: ...clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer lf a reflector bowl gets discolored some of the utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to g...

Page 20: ...s 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place 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 can resutt in burns or electrical shock 1 Open t...

Page 21: ...nse and dry thoroughty Do not soak l Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish of the knobs l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleans...

Page 22: ...spaper on floor to protect floor surface l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner l Rinse well with clear water l Use in well ventilated room l Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur l Place piece of foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking container on lower rack to catch ...

Page 23: ...LE CAUSE SOLUTION The power cord is not plugged Plug the power cord into a live circuit into a live circuit with proper with proper voltage See Installation vottage Instructions A household fuse has blown or a Replace household fuse or reset circuit circuit breaker has tripped breaker The Oven Selector is not turned Turn the Oven Selector to BAKE or to BAKE or BROIL BROIL The Oven Temperature Cont...

Page 24: ...do not fit the surface units being used SOLUTION Level range See Installation Instruc tions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page i2 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulatio...

Page 25: ...espondence 3 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your area For help finding an authorized servicer in your area call our toll free telephone number in Step 2 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that...

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Page 28: ...the appliance This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this li...