Whirlpool FES364B, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...uctions 3 5 Parts and Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 21 Caring for Your Range 24 If You Need Assistance or Service 29 Warranty 32 I 800 44 ROPER Call us with questlons or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE PART NO 3187697 Rev B lo MODEL FES364B ...

Page 2: ...xplanation of the use of the warning symbol I This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury Our toll free number 1 800 44 ROPER l 800 447 6737 is available 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance or Service on page 29 If you need further help feel fr...

Page 3: ...perly installed anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is instal led properly see The anti tip bracket on page 20 aCAUTION 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 bu...

Page 4: ...ottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of clothing or pot holders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthen ware or other glazed ute...

Page 5: ... seal It is extinguisher essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub dam Care and cleaning age or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use Clean cooktop with care Some and Care Guide cleaners could produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface Do not repair or replace any part If a wet paper towel is used to of the range unless specifically recommended in this manua...

Page 6: ...roil element Broil element Bake element Bake element Model and serial Anti tip floor Removable Control panel MEALTIMER clock minute timer Oven Right rear Right front Manual oven temperature Oven control control light switch control knob selector knob knob Left front Left rear Start Stop Surface Hot Oven Surface control control time time heating surface heating unit knob knob indicator indicator In...

Page 7: ...e best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units Fire Hazard Turn all controls off when done cooking Failure to do so can result In death fire or burns Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF Surface unit marke...

Page 8: ... size as the surface unit l NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results You can however use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansi...

Page 9: ...es large Lowest level or roasts turkeys 2nd level from angel food cakes bottom Bundt cakes most 2nd level from quick breads yeast bottom breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies 2nd or 3rd level from bottom MOTE For recommended rack placement Nhen broiling see Broiling rack position hart on page 15 For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the ...

Page 10: ... rack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food Do not cover the entire rack with alumi num foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results l Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will result 10 ...

Page 11: ...start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Wlthout pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting yo...

Page 12: ...oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not ...

Page 13: ... 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Con trol Knob is turned to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches Locking Tooth 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and m...

Page 14: ...r Light will go off Custom broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off l If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the...

Page 15: ...ed for broiling Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire l Do not cover the broiler grid with foil l Place food about 3 or more from the broil element l To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling l After broillng remo...

Page 16: ...ontrol on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible l Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible l Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit l Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time l Bake cakes pies or cookies whe...

Page 17: ...he oven 2 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking roasting to start 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 5 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will ...

Page 18: ...ven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want 5 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The oven vent Hot air and moisture escaoe from the oven Oyen vent 18 ...

Page 19: ...s before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front ag...

Page 20: ...ear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket Rear leveling leg l See Installation Instructions for further details Floor bracket To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a wall bracket l Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel Cable attached to rear of control panel l Make sure the cable on the back of the range is ...

Page 21: ... oven cleaners in your oven Failure to follow the above can result in burns or illness from Inhaling dangerous fumes How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away You can adjust the cycle time to the amoun...

Page 22: ...elf Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide See page 27 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top l Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle DO NOT hand clean seal Hand clean frame Hand clean door around We Keep the kitchen well ventilated by open ing a window or by turning on a vent hoo...

Page 23: ...1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control Knob to OFF When the oven has cooled sufficiently move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the l If the Self Cleanlng cycle does not get Self Cleaning cycle to ...

Page 24: ...dard electric open coil elements Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open coil elements Because of this the surface should be dust free and soil free before heating Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and clean ability The Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range paper towels or a sponge and a single edge razor blade in a holde...

Page 25: ...bjects on the cooktop could crack it Be careful with heavy skillets Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Cleaning tips What to use l Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range with paper towel or clean damp sponge This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop When using follow instructions on container l Razor scraper in a holder Use to remove cooke...

Page 26: ...revent scratches and abrasions use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly l Nonabrasive cleanser wlth damp paper towel or sponge can be used as an alternative method for removing cooked on soils Always rinse and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining To obtain order information for Cooktop Polishing Creme Part No 3164477 or razor scraper Part No 3183488 write ...

Page 27: ...Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish Broiler pan and grid clean after each use Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity Steel wool pad and warm l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do soapy water not clean in SelfCleanIng cycle See note on page 22 Steel wool pad and warm l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly soapy water OR OR The Self Cleaning cycle l Leave in oven during Self Clea...

Page 28: ...al shock 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 counter clockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Plug in appliance or recon nect at the main power supply NOTE The oven ligh...

Page 29: ...ith proper voltage See Installation circuit with the proper Instructions voltage A household fuse has Replace household fuse or reset circuit blown or a circuit breaker breaker has tripped The oven will not The Oven Selector is not Turn the Oven Selector to the desired aperate turned to BAKE or BROIL setting A delayed start time has Wait for the start time to be reached or been set cancel and rese...

Page 30: ... time you page 23 for proper setting instructions want the Self Cleaning cycle to stop Cooking The range is not level Level range See Installation Instruc results are tions not what you expected The oven temperature Adjust the oven temperature control seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 The oven was not pre heated as the recipe calls for Preheat oven if ...

Page 31: ...p 2 4 If you need FSP replacement 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 ROPER appliance 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 To locate FSP replacement parts in your are...

Page 32: ...mage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by us E Repairs to ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable unde...