Whirlpool SF3000SG, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ic Foot Oven MODEL SF3000SG SF3020SG SF302BSG PART NO 8053369 Rev A Standard Cleaning GasRange A Note to You 2 Range Safety 3 Parts and Features 5 Using Your Range 6 Caring for Your Range 16 Troubleshooting 22 Requesting Assistance or Service 24 Index 27 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments ...

Page 2: ...ke your life easier To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appli...

Page 3: ... word DANGER or WARNING These words mean wDANGER wWARNING All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed wWARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installa...

Page 4: ...70 Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician This range is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the appliance Nev...

Page 5: ... Right rear control knob Left rear control knob Oven vent p 14 Surface burners and grates pp 8 16 17 18 Anti tip bracket p 15 Door stop clip p 19 20 Model and serial number plate behind left side of broiler door Broiler door p 13 Surface burner marker shows which burner you are setting CONTROLPANEL Control panel pp 5 16 Gasket p 17 ...

Page 6: ...rates from the cooktop Lift up the cooktop See Lift up cooktop and surface burners section 3 To light hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners 4 The pilot flame should be 1 4 to 3 8 inch high If the pilot flame needs adjustment turn the pilot adjustment screw located near the manifold pipe behind the control panel 5 Lower the cooktop and replace the grates b...

Page 7: ...over the oven burner pilot located at the rear of the burner NOTE To make it easier to reach the pilot use a long fireplace match 6 Replace the broiler pan and grid and close the door 5 After the oven burner pilot is burning steadily check the burner lighting by turning the oven temperature control knob to a temperature at or above 250 F The burner will take 50 60 seconds to light USING YOUR RANGE...

Page 8: ...re to follow these instructions can result in death or fire RECOMMENDED USE To light the burner To start food cooking To bring liquid to a boil To hold a boil To fry chicken or pancakes For gravy pudding and icing To cook large amounts of vegetables To keep food warm To melt chocolate or butter To simmer SETTING LIGHT HIGH Mid range between HIGH and LOW LOW Burner heat settings Use the following c...

Page 9: ...y gauge thickness cookware The pan material metal or glass affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats When using glass or ceramic cookware check to make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners To avoid tipping make sure pots and pans are centered on the grates CHARACTERISTICSOFCOOKWAREMATERIALS The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan ...

Page 10: ...ers of the total bake time Increase baking time if necessary For best results allow 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls Extra oven rack position roasting rack Use this rack position when roasting food too large to be placed on the first rack position For proper roasting follow these guidelines To avoid spillage remove food before pulling out the rack Tilt the rack up ...

Page 11: ...ing Place in the bottom third of oven May need to increase baking time Stainless steel May need to increase baking time Crisp crusts Stoneware Follow manufacturer s instructions Light golden crusts Uneven browning BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles by placing foil on the oven rack below Foil should be turned up at edges and be at least 1 inch lar...

Page 12: ... and allows the heat to circulate better Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate doneness Insert it so the tip is in the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry Make sure the thermometer is not touching bone fat or the bottom of the pan 4 After baking roasting turn the oven temperature control knob clockwise to OFF Saving energy To avoid loss of heat open the o...

Page 13: ...d grid 2 Place the grid on the broiler pan so grease can drain down into the lower part of the broiler pan 3 Before the broiler is turned on place your food on the broiler pan Then place the pan on the broiler bottom Position 0 or one of the two other positions Position 2 Position 0 Position 1 4 Close the broiler door 5 Push in and turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise to BROIL T...

Page 14: ...in pieces boneless breasts Fish 1 2 3 4 thick fillets SIDE 2 5 6 6 7 8 9 6 7 9 10 3 4 2 3 15 17 11 13 3 4 SIDE 1 10 12 12 14 16 17 11 13 19 21 6 8 5 6 15 17 11 13 7 8 PAN POSITION 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 APPROXIMATE TIME MINUTES Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent that is near the middle of the backguard The ve...

Page 15: ...ver the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly wWARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details Failure to follow these instructions can result in dea...

Page 16: ...ass cleaner DO NOT use abrasive or harsh cleaners like chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth Spray glass cleaner Apply spray cleaner to paper towel do not spray directly on panel Gently clean around the model and serial plate too much scrubbing could remove the numbers Non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad Surface burner grates Light to moderate soil Soap and wat...

Page 17: ...r 20 minutes then scrub with plastic scrubbing pad Oven door glass Model SF302BSG Soap and water Non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth Spray glass cleaner Wipe with paper towel Heavily soiled areas Steel wool pad Wipe with clean water and dry well Commercial oven cleaner Follow the directions that come with the oven cleaner Place newspaper on the floor to protect th...

Page 18: ... surface burners with warm soapy water and a sponge after each use To remove cooked on food soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Then scrub them with a plastic scrubbing pad See the Cleaning chart section for more information 1 2 5 Check the burner flames once in a while for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift away from ports ar...

Page 19: ...r removal pin hole Hinge hanger Range Front frame hinge slot Door stop clip To remove 1 Open the oven door Insert door removal pins included with your range into both hinge hangers Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range 3 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 2 Carefully close the door until it rests ag...

Page 20: ... pins NOTE Make sure the hinge hangers are fully seated and engaged on the support pins 4 Insert the door stop clip with the angular surface at the top of the frame hinge slot then push in the bottom of the clip until flanges are flush with the front frame 5 Open the door completely and remove the door removal pins Save door removal pins for future use 6 Close the door Door removal pin hole Hinge ...

Page 21: ... is clear of the front frame of the oven cavity 5 Lift the bottom up and out To replace Reverse the steps above You can remove the panel in the oven bottom for cleaning To remove 1 Let oven cool 2 Remove the oven racks 3 Remove the 2 hold down screws at the rear of the oven If the screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver REMOVINGTHEOVENBOTTOM Remove ...

Page 22: ...ions The burner is wet from washing Let it dry PROBLEM The burner fails to light The burner flames are uneven The burner flames lift off the ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off The burner makes a popping noise when on CAUSE The range is not properly connected to the gas supply Contact an authorized service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply See the Installation Instructi...

Page 23: ...e placing food in oven Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides Position rack higher in oven Decrease oven temperature 15 to 25 F Increase baking or roasting time Increase temperature 25 F Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in when preheating is recommended Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides Open oven door to c...

Page 24: ...ment parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center FORFURTHERASSISTANCE If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at Whir...

Page 25: ...rates 16 CONTROL PANEL Burner heat settings 8 Control knobs 8 16 Surface burner markers 5 COOKWARE Canning 9 Materials 9 Tips 9 FEATURES 5 TOPIC PAGE INDEX LIFT UP COOKTOP 18 LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS Oven burner 7 Surface burner 6 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 2 OVEN Bottom 21 Door 19 20 OVEN TEMPERATURE Setting 12 OVEN VENT 14 PANS 10 12 PARTS 5 RACKS 10 12 ROASTING Pans 10 12 Racks 10 12 Setting cycle...

Page 26: ... to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or li...