Roper FGP31OE, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ... Know Your Range 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring for Your Range 16 Troubleshooting 22 Requesting Assistance or Service 24 Index 27 Warranty 28 Call us with questions or comments TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Home Appliances 3 ...

Page 2: ...ance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please recordyourmodel sinformation Whenever you call to request service for your appli Model Number ante you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the Serial Number model and serial number plate see the diagram on Purchase Date page 6 for the location of the plate Als...

Page 3: ...E INSTRUCTIONS Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or u...

Page 4: ... such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door could also become hot enough to cause burns l Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch an open flame and you could be burned 0 Use only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch ...

Page 5: ...or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician l Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Roper service company or Qualified Agency 0 Disconnect the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before ser...

Page 6: ...e about the part or feature you are interested in Oven vent P 14 Surface burners Anti tip bracket P 15 Model and serial number plate behind left side of broiler door Broiler door M PP 73 17 CONTROL PANEL Control panel PP 9 16 Surface burner marker shows which burner you are setting Left rear Left front Oven temperature Right front Right rear control knob control knob control knob control knob cont...

Page 7: ...u turn off the burners Tolight surfaceburnerpilots 1 Make sure all controls are turned off 4 If the pilot flame needs adjustment turn the pilot adjustment screw located midway down the length of the manifold pipe behind the control panel ner grates from the cooktop Lift up the cooktop See Lift up cooktop and surface burners on page 18 replace the grates before using the surface burners 3 To light ...

Page 8: ...match over the oven burner pilot located at the rear of the burner NOTE To make it easier to reach the pilot use a long fireplace match 5 After the oven burner pilot is burning steadily check the burner lighting by turning the oven temperature control knob to a temperature at or above 250 F The burner will take 50 60 seconds to light 6 Replace the broiler pan and grid and close the door 8 ...

Page 9: ...n turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking 0 Place a filled pan on the burner grate before turning on the surface burner Fire Hazard Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan Turn off all control knobs when not cooking Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or burns SETTING LIGHT __ RECOMMENDED USE 0 To liaht the burner NOTE Do not leave empt...

Page 10: ... make sure pots and pans are centered on the grates l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions USING MESURFACE BURNERS CONT General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results l Before turning on the oven place oven racks where you need them l To move a rack pull it out to the stop raise the front edge and lift it out 0 Be sure the rack s is level 0 Use po...

Page 11: ...eware reduce the oven temperature by 25 F but use the same baking time Because these pans absorb heat producing darker bottom I browning and cnsprer crusts place rne rack in the center of the oven When baking pies and bread you can use the temperature suggested in the recipe POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS CONT To avoid spilling do not try to pull out the rack when removing large amounts of food Hot ai...

Page 12: ...g turn the oven temperature control knob clockwise to OFF i flerpysavingtips 0 0 0 0 0 Oven peeking can make cooking times longer and affect food quality Rely on a timer to keep track of cooking time Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the oven by cooking more than one food at a time If possible plan to bake while the oven is still hot after cooking You don t have to preheat the oven whe...

Page 13: ... door Then pull out the broiler pan and grid 2 Place the broiler pan and grid so grease can drain down into the lower part of 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 or one of the two ledges 4 Close the broiler door 5 Push in and turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise to BROIL The broiler will au...

Page 14: ...one 1 11 13 6 7 Pork Chops 1 thick 0 19 21 9 10 Ham Slice l 2 thick precooked 1 6 8 3 4 Frankfurters 1 5 6 2 3 Chicken bone in pieces 0 15 17 15 17 boneless breasts 1 11 13 11 13 Fish I thick fillets 1 7 8 3 4 Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes rHE OVEN VENT Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent that s near the middle of the backguard The ...

Page 15: ... you may need a flashlight Check that a leveling foot is positioned under the bracket l See the Installation Instructions for further details A Tip Over Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to the range Reconnect anti tip bracket if the range is moved Do not push down on the open oven door Follow the Installation Instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to follow these instruct...

Page 16: ...with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe the panel with clean water and dry it well Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish OR 0 Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner Do not spray the cleaner directly on the panel Apply the cleaner to the paper towel Exterior surfaces other than control panel 0 Wash with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe with clean...

Page 17: ...d with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well OR 0 Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher Broiler 1 Make sure the broiler is cool before cleaning 2 After each use wipe the interior with a warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad Oven racks 0 Wash with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well Oven door glass 0 Wash with a paper towel and ...

Page 18: ...r 20 30 min utes Then scrub them with a plastic scrubbing pad See page 17 for more information Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions 5 Check the burner flames once in a while for proper size and shape as shown Ports A good flame is blue in yA q color If flames lift away l Y from ports are yellow or are noisy tur...

Page 19: ...you have to remove the door follow the instructions in this section Insert nail or screw here Oven Hinge hanger Toremove 1 Open the door about halfway Insert nails or screws into both hinge hangers Do not remove them while the door is removed from the range 3 Rotate the door toward the range Lift up the door until it stops Do not use the door handle to lift the door Rotate the door toward the floo...

Page 20: ...3 Position the door with the hinge hanger slots almost parallel to the front frame 4 Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots become fastened to the range Lower the door and rotate it slightly from the front to the back until the slots are fully fastened The hinge hanger will be close to the bottom of the front frame slot 5 Pull door open about halfway and remove the nails or screws 6 Close the...

Page 21: ... down screws at the rear of the oven If the screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver 4 Place your fingers in the slots in the bottom panel and lift the rear of the panel up and back until the lip at the front of the panel is clear of the front frame of the oven cavity 5 Lift the bottom up and out Toreplace Reverse the steps above 21 ...

Page 22: ...ns 0 The control knob is not set correctly Push in the control knobs before turning them OVEN BROIIIR BURNER PROBLEM CAUSE The oven does not work 0 You have not turned the oven temperature control knob to a temperature setting 0 The gas shutoff valve is in the off position See the Installation Instructions The burner fails to light 0 The pilot light is out See Lighting standing pilots on page 7 co...

Page 23: ...ing results are not what you expected CAUSE 0 You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in the recipe 0 The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food 0 You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size 0 There is not enough air space around the pan whe...

Page 24: ...also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages IFYOU NEED REPUKEMENT PARTS If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use FSP factory authorized parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new ROPER appliance I To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Consumer Assista...

Page 25: ...en door glass 17 Oven racks 17 Surface burners 17 Surface burner grates 16 CONTROL PANEL Burner heat settings 9 Control knobs 9 Surface burner markers 6 COOKWARE Canning 10 Tips 10 FEATURES 6 LIFT UP COOKTOP 18 LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS Oven burner 8 Surface burner 7 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 2 OVEN Bottom 21 Door 19 20 OVEN TEMPERATURE Setting 12 OVEN VENT 14 PANS 11 PARTS 6 RACKS 10 ll ROASTING Pan...

Page 26: ...horized modifications made to the appliance 7195 THIS ROPER APPLIANCE IS WARRANTED BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION UNDER NO CIRCUM STANCES SHALL IT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 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 right...