Whirlpool SF375PEW, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...Guide Oven indi cator light Electrqnic clock timer ht ht It s 1 1 oven controls i I I nrran rzu l seal Self cleaning oven Ovei burner not shown Removable oven door SELF CLEANING GASRANGE SF376PEW Shown SF375PEW ...

Page 2: ... Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card pro vided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question l Copy model and se...

Page 3: ... FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION l FOR YOUR SAFETY l IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 OPEN WINDOWS 2 DON T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES 3 EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAMES 4 IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDI TIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER SERVICE...

Page 4: ... only for its intended use as described in this manual l Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface burner and you could be burned l Do not touch surface burners areas near burners or interior surfaces of oven Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During use do not touch or let clot...

Page 5: ...could explode or burn l Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it 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 any part of the range They could be burned or injured l Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could ...

Page 6: ...ker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results star l cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking Use LITE to light the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignition Use HI to start foods cooking to bring liquid...

Page 7: ...If the flame should go out while cooking or if there is a strong gas odor turn the burners OFF Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner If gas odor is still present see safety note on page 3 Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire l Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure Personal injury could result Settingthe cl...

Page 8: ... goes off The Minute Timer will count down the time and sound a tone at the end of the set time At the end of the countdown OO will appear on the display followed by time of day NOTE Once the countdown passes the one hour mark the display will show minutes to the left of the colon For example 59 minutes will appear as 59 OO To check time of day during a Minute Timer interval Push the Set button on...

Page 9: ...d other pans For more informa tion see the Cooking Guide 2 Set the Oven Selector on BAKE I 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The oven burner will automatically light in W 60 seconds oven temp selector 4 Preheat the oven for 10 minutes Put food in the oven j oven temp selector NOTE Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 5 During baking the oven burner will...

Page 10: ... period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 1 Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off 2 Loosen both locking screws Note the position of the indicator below the bottom screw 3 To lower the temperature turn skirt counterclockwise to move indicator one degree marker to the right Each degree marker equals about 10 F 5 C ...

Page 11: ...g times 2 Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes before using This heats the special ceramic coating on the burner reflector which then radiates the heat rays into the food selector 3 4 5 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack Completely close the oven door to assure proper broiling temperatures Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The broiler will automatically light in 50...

Page 12: ...ed in the higher rack positions Broiling chart The times and temperatures shown are provided as a general guide Both may be varied to brown food or to achieve desired doneness l To cook large steaks and other thick cuts of meat well done move them to a lower rack position after searing When broiling meat with a high fat content it is recommended that the second rack position or a lower rack positi...

Page 13: ... tone will sound with each push and the inverted triangle and bell lights will light up on the face of the clock along with the word AUTO The display shows OO 6 Turn the Set Knob to the desired cook time up to 9 hours 50 minutes NOTE Knob must be turned within 15 seconds after button is pushed The oven will turn on within the next 30 40 seconds and will turn off automati cally at the end of the se...

Page 14: ...l be displayed To return to the Cook Time display Push the Set button once A tone will sound and the automatic cook time will reappear I At the end of the set cook time a tone will sound and OO will appear on the display followed by time of day Turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF oven temp selector 14 ...

Page 15: ...otholders to move pans Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or bum near the oven vent or any of the surface burners Thestoragedrawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip brackets Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty draw...

Page 16: ... guide storage Store this booklet along with your Cooking Guide and sales slip in the Literature Pat inside the storage drawer To verify that the anti tip bracket s is engaged l Remove storage drawer l Look to see if the anti tip bracket s is attached to floor with screws l Make sure rear leveling leg s is positioned under bracket s l See Important Safety Instructions on page 4 and Installation In...

Page 17: ... obstruct the flow of combustion and ventllation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion I I L Controlpanelandknobs 1 Turn control knobs to the OFF position 2 Pull control knobs straight off Burn Electrical Shock Fire and Explosion Hazard l Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning 3 Use warm soapy water or spray gl...

Page 18: ...m firmly into place NOTE When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish After cleaning make sure all control knobs point to the OFF position Surfaceburnergratesand reflector pans 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the burner grates and remove reflector pans ...

Page 19: ... cooktop follow the instructions in Removable cooktop on page 20 Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a soft cloth after each use Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the burners see Cleaning tips on page 26 or call a qualified techni cian for adjustment Typical s...

Page 20: ... soapy water Use a soap filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 4 Replace cooktop by fitting back of cooktop into grooves in rear brack ets Lower cooktop Replace reflector pans and surface burner grates Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Do not try to clean under the cooktop without removing it first The cooktop could acci dentally fall and injure you l Do not drop the cookto...

Page 21: ...or Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock Open the door to the first stop position Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly ...

Page 22: ...eaning and poor baking will result 2 Remove the broiler pan and any pots and pans you may have stored in the oven NOTE The broiler pan without grid can be cleaned in the oven only if most of the soil has been removed by hand cleaning or a dishwasher The chrome broiler grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle 3 Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the...

Page 23: ...ugh to safely open Wait until it moves freely l Do not use foil or other liners in the oven During the Self Cleaning cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface l Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results l Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt Setting the controls 1 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature...

Page 24: ...ed 5 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven tempera ture has dropped below 500 F 260X the Clean Indicator Light goes off and the Lock Lever can be moved back to the COOK position Do not force it Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF 6 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ssh with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a...

Page 25: ...elf Cleaning cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self Cleaning cycle for 2 l 2 hours Self Cleaning cycle 2 l 2 hour setting Approximate temperatures and times 1ooo F Boo F 600 F 400 F 2W F 538 C 427 C 316 C START 112 hr 1 hr 1 l...

Page 26: ...washer 26 Surface burner grates and chrome reflector pans Clean with warm soapy water and a non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad l Wash rinse and dry well l Dry completely l Do not place in Self Cleaning Oven OR Clean in a dishwasher Broiler pan and grid Clean with warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad l Clean after each use l Wash rinse and dry well l Do not clean in Self Cleaning Oven See not...

Page 27: ...he main power supply 2 Pull Set Knob straight off 3 Remove the four screws in the center of the oven vent grille Do not remove two top screws 4 With both hands carefully remove oven vent grille and control panel glass 5 Roll bottom of fluorescent tube lowards you until both ends can be pulled out of the receptacles Replace with a 20 watt cool white fluorescent tube 6 Insert control panel glass int...

Page 28: ...k or burns l The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven tempera tures Since bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out countercloc...

Page 29: ...er flames lifl off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off l The air gas mixture may be incorrect Call for service If burner makes a popping noise when ON l Is the burner wet from washing Let dry If control knob s will not turn l Did you push in before trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate l Are the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control set on CLEAN Is the Set K...

Page 30: ...placement 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 appliance 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 refer to Step ...

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Page 32: ...e flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL 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 s...