Whirlpool SF376PEP, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...YthfJ 21 3 Use CareGuide Oven indicator light oven controls LANKET O FLAME lot shown seal I I Self cleaning Removable oven oven Oven burner door SELF CLEANING GASRANGE SF376PEP ...

Page 2: ...ore removing glue as described above Do not use rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline carbon tetrachloride etc These can damage the finish 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 ...

Page 3: ...S SUPPLIER IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT AL TERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDI TIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN STALLER SERVICE AGENCY MANUFACTURER DEALER OR THE GAS SUPPLIER IMPORTANT To the Installer Please leave this instruction book with the unit To the Consumer Please read and keep this book for future re...

Page 4: ...en vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window l Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boil overs and spill overs Heavy splattering or spill overs left on a range can ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying l Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This will help reduce th...

Page 5: ...ildren could be burned or injured while climbing on it l 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 result l Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should...

Page 6: ...hat knob Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start 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 liquids to a boil Use MED to continue cooking or to fry...

Page 7: ... cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON l 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 attem...

Page 8: ...hen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF ...

Page 9: ... pan and the oven walls and other pans For more informa tion see the Cooking Guide 2 Set the Oven Selector on BAKE 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The oven burner will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 4 Preheat the oven for 10 minutes Put food in the oven NOTE Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 5 During baking the oven burner will turn on and of...

Page 10: ...he oven on See rack placement chart and broiling chart in the Cooking Guide for recommended rack positions 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack and completely close the oven door NOTE Do not preheat the broiler before using 3 Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The broiler will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 4 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selecto...

Page 11: ...ally 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperatu...

Page 12: ...n both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOUL...

Page 13: ...her items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners Thestoragedrawer Burn Hazard The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range Personal Injury Hazard Use care when handling the drawer The edges could be sharp and may cause personal injury Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of any pots and ...

Page 14: ...ture Pat inside the storage drawer CaringForYourRange Burn Electrical Shock Fire and Explosion Hazard l Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning l Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers l Do not use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors to clean this or any other appli ance l Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline an...

Page 15: ...ray glass cleaner and a sott cloth to wipe the control panels Rinse and wipe dry 3 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry Do not soak NOTE Do not use abrasive cleansers They could rub off the markings 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they point to OFF ...

Page 16: ... 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the burner grates 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use scouring pads for heavily soiled areas Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burner grates 16 ...

Page 17: ... check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown below If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the burners see Clean ing tips on page 23 or call a qualified technician for adjustment Removablecooktop 1 Remove surface burner grates 2 Lift front of cooktop enough to clear front of range Grasp both sides of the cooktop lift and pull forward to...

Page 18: ...ain and the cooktop frame Removableovendoor Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 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 repla...

Page 19: ... 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 Self Cleaning cycle 4 If y...

Page 20: ...ld bend or break it The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough 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 v...

Page 21: ... below 500 F SSO C the Clean 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 Tempera ture Control to OFF After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning ...

Page 22: ...le 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 I I 538 C 875 F 468 C CLEANING CYCLE 1 I I I I I I I I 427 316 C 204 C 93 C 112 hr 1 ...

Page 23: ...rface burner in dish washer Surface burner grates Clean with warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad Wash rinse and dry well Dry completely l Do not place in Self Cleaning Oven 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 Do not clean in Self Cleaning Oven See note on page 19 Oven racks Use Self Cleaning cycle l Le...

Page 24: ...e main power supply Pull Clock and Timer Knobs straight Off Remove the four screws in the center of the oven vent grille Do not remove two top screws With both hands carefully remove oven vent grille and control panel glass Roll bottom of fluorescent tube towards you until both ends can be pulled out of the receptacles Replace with a 20 watt cool white fluorescent tube Insert control panel glass i...

Page 25: ...ver must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven tempera tures Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the top screws from the bulb cover and loosen the bottom screws 3 Push up bulb cover retainer and seal to clear bottom screws then remove 4 Remove the light bu...

Page 26: ...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 26 If control knob s will not turn l Did you push in before trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Is the Oven Selector set on CLEAN and the Oven Temperature Control set on OFF Does the Start Time Dial show the correct time of day I...

Page 27: ...INE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Ml 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for thi...

Page 28: ...household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire 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 limitati...