Whirlpool SF31OBEG, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ENCE Use We A Note to You 2 Range Safety 3 Parts and Features 5 Using Your Range 6 Caring for Your Range 17 Troubleshooting 24 Requesting Assistance or Service 26 Index 27 Warranty 28 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments Super Capacity 465 4 65 Cubic Foot Oven MODEL SF31OBEG 8053371 www whirlpod com 6 W ...

Page 2: ...te the Parts and Features section Dealer Name Please also record the purchase date of your appliance Dealer Address and your dealer s name address and telephone number Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase Proof of purchase will assure you of in warranty service WA...

Page 3: ... follow instructions 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 b Tip Over Hazard A 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 f...

Page 4: ...e 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 l Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the appliance l Never Use the Range for Warming o...

Page 5: ...onic clock timer pp 10 11 switch Anti tip bracket l_ P 16 e Door stop clip _ k pp 21 22 I x X x _ Model and A serial number plate behind left side of broiler door Broiler door I P 14 Surface burner marker shows which burner i you are setting i I Left rear Left front Right front Right rear control knob control knob control knob control knob 5 ...

Page 6: ... However the burner with the control knob turned to LIGHT is the one that will ignite Use the following chart as a guide _ _ I I IIxxI 111111 IX1 l _ l _II _ SElTlNG RECOMMENDED USE I _ I _rn X _I x LIGHT I _ I 111 r d 0 To light the burner __ l ll _ l l l l _ _ High _ __ xx l _ II l l 0 To start food cooking I 0 To bring liquid to a boil j __ C I x l I Ix I IIIIIIxIxI Mid range 0 To hold a boil I...

Page 7: ...lass affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats 0 When using glass or ceramic cookware check to make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners 0 To avoid tipping make sure pots and pans are centered on the grates The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the...

Page 8: ...t performance cook on one rack Place each oven rack Stagger j the rack so the top of the food will be centered in pans so no pan is directly the oven over another x 0 When cooking with two racks arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Two sheets of cookies may be baked if sheets are switched at approximately three quarters of the total bake time Increase baking time if necessary 0 For bes...

Page 9: ...type of bakeware used Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe BAKEWARE TYPE BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES Light colored aluminum l Light golden crusts l Use temperature and time recommended l Even browning in recipe Dark aluminum and other l Brown crisp crusts l May reduce baking temperature 25 F bakeware with dark dull l Use suggested baking time and or non stick finish l Use temperature and t...

Page 10: ...es for time less than 1 hour and hours and minutes for time over 1 hour The timer indicator will be lit when in the timer mode 1 Press CLOCK The colon flashes during clock programming PRESS 0 CulCK YOU SEE 2 Set the time PRESS YOU SEE Press the up A or down V pad s until the correct time shows on the display 0 A NOTE Press a pad briefly to change time by a small amount Press and hold a pad to chan...

Page 11: ...econds before returning to the timer countdown 1 Press TIMER The colon flashes during timer programming PRESS rl TIMER 2 Set the interval to be timed Press the up A or down r pad s until PRESS the correct time shows on the display The timer will begin counting down 5 seconds 0 A after the time is set YOU SEE 3 When there is 1 minute of time remaining you will hear one tone The display will then be...

Page 12: ...f the drip pings and allows the heat to circulate better 0 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 gj g g aq gga q vi CII I d 0 To avoid loss of heat open the oven door as little as possible 0 Use a timer to...

Page 13: ...the off position Pull the knob straight off and flip it over _ __I_I_II_xIx_I___x_ x __l______ __ IIxx I I _ I IIxxI x1 _ _ _1_ _x I _x _l 11 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches Notches k Locking screws _I___ ____ _l ________ A__ II m___mw ________I___ 3 Adjust the temperature 0 To lower the temperature hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt...

Page 14: ...roiling 1 Open the broiler door and roll out the broiler pan and grid 2 Place the grid on the broiler pan so grease can 1 pdrIr z t 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 and roll the broiler pan grid 4 Close the broiler door 5 Push in and turn the oven temperature co...

Page 15: ... _ x 1 _ I__ Pork Chops 1 I thick 0 19 21 9 10 I ____x____ __ ___I xx I___xI_II_ XI XI IXI XII X 111__ ____ _ _ _II A i Ham Slice I Z thick precooked 1 6 8 w 3 4 i I IIxI IIIII IIIX _ I II___X_ __x_CX II xIIII IIIIIxIxI 4 Frankfurters 1 5 6 2 3 I Chicken 1 bone in pieces 0 15 17 15 17 boneless breasts 1 11 13 11 13 ___________I___ II I XIIX_I _ llll Fish l i thick fillets 1 7 8 3 4 Times are guide...

Page 16: ...dult 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 death or serious burns to children and adults Anti Tip Bracket Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed 0 Slide range forward 0 Look for the anti tip bracket secure...

Page 17: ...CTIONS DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners l Pull knobs straight away from control panel l Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth l Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth Apply spray cleaner to paper towel do not spray directly on panel l DO NOT use abrasive or harsh cleaners like chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners l Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth l Non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad l Ge...

Page 18: ... that come with the oven cleaner Place newspaper on the floor to protect the floor surface Wipe well with clean water and dry NOTES l Use oven cleaners in a well ventilated room l Do not let commercial oven cleaners contact the gasket thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range This will cause damage l For easier cleaning you can remove the oven door Carefully follow the instructions in the Remov...

Page 19: ...burner to light properly You must keep this area free of any soil and protect it from boilovers or spillovers Always keep the burner cap in place whenever a surface burner is in use 0 Let the cook top cool before cleaning 0 Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers 0 Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air 0 Be careful not to allow moisture to collect in the burner contro...

Page 20: ... them with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort the port Do not use a wooden toothpick If the burner needs to be adjusted call a qualified technician for service 5 After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports Alignment replace the burner cap To replace the burner cap make sure the alignment pins on the cap are properly aligned with the burner base 6 Turn on the burner to see if it will light ...

Page 21: ...t frame hanger hinge slot XIXIX III 1_ _ X I I I I _ I x I _ I _ l_ X X _ _ _X X _I xIx llll x 1 Open the oven door Inset t door removal pins 3 G included with your range into both hinge hangers Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range iraqp 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...

Page 22: ...rt 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 hinge slot Door removal pin hole You can remove the panel in the oven bottom for cleaning 3 Remove the 2 hol...

Page 23: ...ont frame of the oven cavity 5 Lift the bottom up and out 1 Unplug range or disconnect power 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by turning it counterclockwise 4 Replace the light bulb cover by turning it clockwise 5 Plug in range or reconnect power 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Re place the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 23 ...

Page 24: ...e blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Wm 1 _1 _ I _I _ _ _ Ix IIxxx __ _ X _ X __ __ _ _ The burner flames lift 0 The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized service technician away from the ports are to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions yellow or are noisy I PROBLEM CAUSE The burner fails to light 0 The control knob is not set correctly Push...

Page 25: ...e bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides l Open oven door to check food when timer signals shortest time suggested in recipe 0 Oven peeking can make cooking times longer I_ x__I_ _ _ l l _ Ix X IIIXII X I 1111 11 __ I l I I I_I X Baked items too brown l Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in oven on bottom l Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of ...

Page 26: ...dealers service companies and repair parts distributors Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages If you need to order replacement parts we recom mend that you only use FSP factory...

Page 27: ... burner grates 17 CONTROL PANEL Burner heat settings 6 Control knobs 6 Surface burner markers 5 COOKWARE Canning 7 Materials 7 Tips 7 ELECTRONIC TIME OF DAY CLOCK TIMER Clock 10 Display 10 Timer 11 FEATURES 5 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 2 OVEN Bottom 22 23 Door 21 22 OVEN LIGHT 23 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting 13 Setting 12 14 OVEN VENT 15 PANS 8 12 PARTS 5 RACKS 8 12 ROASTING Pans 8 12 Racks 8 12 Settin...

Page 28: ...pool E Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 398 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATlON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have o...