Whirlpool SF305BEW, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...e 7 Caring for Your Range 16 If You Need Assistance or Service 23 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGES TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT MODELS SF3020SW EW TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SF305BSW EW ...

Page 2: ...is symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage 1 1 j scratches dents etc and damage to I ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION 21 INSTRUCTIONS For more information see the The anti tip bracket on page 15 Our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a q...

Page 3: ...tion and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier General l Install or locate the range only in accor burners with a blue rather than a yellow dance with the provided Installation flame will minimize incomplete combus Instructions The range must be installed tion Venting with a hood or an open by a qualified installer The range must be window will furth...

Page 4: ...otholder touch an open flame Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire l Keep range vents unobstructed l Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury l Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard l Do not use the oven fo...

Page 5: ...lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning l Do not clean door heat seal It is essen tial for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide l Do not repair or replace any part of ...

Page 6: ...ection contains captioned ihStrati0n S of your range Use them to become familiar with Oven vent I Broiler drawer Control panel Jl panel burner shown Left tronl I Left rear I control knob control knob control knob Oven temperature Right front Right rear control knob control knob 6 ...

Page 7: ...just push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise to LITE and the burner will light Electric ignitors automati cally light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE Push in and turn counterclockwise Push in the control knob and turn counter clockwise to the LITE position On electric ignitor models the clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit Af...

Page 8: ...ill present see safety note on page 3 Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire 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 Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results Product Dam...

Page 9: ... will build up and will damage the cooktop l Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Burn Hazard Rack placement for sp...

Page 10: ...ches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagge...

Page 11: ...d pipe behind the control panel Lower the cooktop and replace the grates before using the surface burners To light oven burner pilot 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control is turned off 2 Pull broiler drawer open Broiler door will tilt down when opened 3 Remove broiler pan grid and broiler carriage see Removing the broiler carriage on page 19 4 Hold a lit match over the oven burner pilot located...

Page 12: ...on page 9 2 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven burner will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 3 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes Put food in the oven NOTES l Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles l Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 4 During baking roasting the oven b...

Page 13: ...crews inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and turn skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the left Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and turn skirt counter clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the right Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 5 Tighten the locking screws and r...

Page 14: ...ave energy when using your cooking product l Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time l Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible l Start food on higher heat settings then set surface burner control on low to finish cooking l Turn on the surface burner only after placing filled p...

Page 15: ...ge will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured Personal Injury Hazard l To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with properly installed anti tip bracket supplied with range l If range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip bracket is engaged before using range F...

Page 16: ...nce area clear and free of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Do not use bleach or rust removers Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion Surface burner grates 1 Make sure all surface bu...

Page 17: ...he cooktop with warm soapy water and a sponge Use a soap filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 4 Replace cooktop by fitting studs on back of cooktop into guide holes in rear vertical supports Lower front of cooktop Avoid hitting the control panel Replace surface burner grates Surface burners 1 Remove the cooktop following the instructions above 2 Wipe off surface burners with warm s...

Page 18: ...emoving the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven 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 to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in 3 To replace fit the bottom c...

Page 19: ...d 3 Slightly lift broiler carriage and pull all the way out To replace 1 Push broiler carriage in until carriage is locked under placement tab in rear of broiler carriage body Make sure spring clip at front of carriage snaps into slot in broiler carriage body Carriage must be snapped into body whenever you are baking roasting 2 Replace broiler pan and grid 3 Close broiler drawer all the way 19 ...

Page 20: ...eplace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish l Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not all...

Page 21: ... use l After broiler is cool wipe interior with warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad Oven racks Steel wool pad and l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray l Make sure oven is cool some models glass cleaner l Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner Warm soapy water and l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly a nonabrasive...

Page 22: ...1 WHATTO USE 1 HOW TO CLEAN Oven cavity continued l Do not allow commercial oven clean ers to contact the heat seal thermo stat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur 22 ...

Page 23: ...Contact an authorized Whirlpool service netted to gas supply technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions A household fuse has blown or Replace household fuse or reset circuit a circuit breaker has tripped breaker Controls are not set correctly Reset controls if needed The flow of combustion and or Remove blockage to airflow to and ventilation air to the range is aroun...

Page 24: ... what you expected The oven temperature seems Adjust the oven temperature control too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 The oven was not preheated as Preheat oven if called for in recipe the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source Use only tested recipes from a reliable source The pans are not the type or size recommend...

Page 25: ...u need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appli ance FSP replacement 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...

Page 26: ...by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Y93 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 limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outsi...