Whirlpool SF318PEW, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ... Range 7 Caring for Your Range 16 If You Need Assistance or Service 24 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT MODEL SF318PEW TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 2196 ...

Page 2: ... 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 DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For more information see the The anti tip bracket on page 15 Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 l 301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your a...

Page 3: ...rvice 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 further minimize...

Page 4: ... potholder 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 ...

Page 5: ... lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipur pose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning l Do not clean door heat seal It is essential 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: ...hem to become familiar with Oven vent Surface burners and grates Anti tip bracket Model and serial number plate On left side of broiler opening Broiler drawer Control panel I Left front I Left rear I control knob control knob control knob I I I Oven temperature Right front Right rear Manual oven control knob control knob light switch ...

Page 7: ...matically light the burners each time they are used Push in control knob and turn counter clockwise to the LITE position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting You can set the control knob any where between HI and OFF Surface burner markers The solid dot in the sur...

Page 8: ... is still 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 Produ...

Page 9: ...ll 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 Rack placement for specific foods FO...

Page 10: ...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 Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another Setting the clock When you first plug in the range or if your electricity was off for a while the display will sho...

Page 11: ...up a tone will sound 2 Press the Set Button The tone will stop and the display will show the time of day To check the time of day when using the Minute Timer Push and hold the Set Button The time of day will appear To return to the Minute Timer display Release the Set Button The Minute Timer will continue to count down To cancel the Minute Timer before the countdown is completed Turn the Set Knob ...

Page 12: ...pans on page 9 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 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 During baking roasting the oven bu...

Page 13: ...ing screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 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 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 Tighten the locking screws and re...

Page 14: ...save 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 Use the more efficient surface burners instead of the...

Page 15: ...e range 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 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 rang...

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

Page 17: ...recessed area located around each burner If spills occur in contoured well section 1 Blot up spills with a paper towel 2 Wipe with a clean damp sponge 3 Dry NOTE When cleaning the cooktop area or around the burner base use care to prevent damage to the ignitor If a cleaning utensil should catch it the ignitor could be damaged or broken If the ignitor is damaged or broken the surface burner will no...

Page 18: ... it is level and covers burner completely l Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the burners To clean burners 1 Remove the burner grate 2 Pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base 3 Clean burner cap and burner grate with warm soapy water...

Page 19: ... Whirlpool service technician Do not service the sealed burner yourself Locating pegs Removing 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 ...

Page 20: ...nd grid 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 ...

Page 21: ...ay damage the finish of the knobs l Replace 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 ...

Page 22: ...py water and l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad 3ven cavity Sponge and warm soapy water l Make sure oven is cool l Remove door for easier access See page 19 l Wash rinse and dry well l Remove door for easier access l Rinse well with water Soapy steel wool pad l Remove door for easier access for heavily soiled areas l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor OR sur...

Page 23: ...nd light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electri cal shock or burns To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply 2 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 3 Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 23 ...

Page 24: ...rly con nected to gas supply A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Controls are not set correctly The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked The Oven Temperature Control is not turned to a temperature setting The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Burner ports...

Page 25: ...pan when baking Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler drawer There has been a power failure SOLUTION Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check air gas mixture Let dry Push control knob s in before turning to a setting Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjustin...

Page 26: ...le phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLO l WASHING MACHINES 8 MAJOR SERVICE 8 REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE REPAIR See Whirlpool Applmces or See Whorlpool Appliances or Aulhmzed Whirlpool Service Authorized Whtrlpool Service 4 If you 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 repl...

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Page 28: ...by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5J93 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 Outs...