Whirlpool SF302PSY, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...aring for Your If You Need Warranty 24 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGES 4 9 3 TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT MODELS SF3000SY EY TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SF304BSA SF302BSA BEA PSY ...

Page 2: ...ill help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT l INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE l SEE INSTALLATION w 1 INSTRUCTIONS For more information see the The anti tip bracket on page 15 Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 I 301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ev...

Page 3: ...supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions l If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier General l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The ra...

Page 4: ...uch as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door e 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 Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch surface burners Do not use a towel or bul...

Page 5: ... over the surface burners When using the oven l Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool l Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replac ing food Grease l Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care shou...

Page 6: ...features Anti tip bracket on wall behind Oven vent Surface burners and grates Model and ser number plate under cookto Broiler drawer Control panel Backguard varies with model Control panel Oven burner not shown Surface burner Right rear Right front markers control knob control knob Left rear Left front control knob control knob I Oven temperature control 6 ...

Page 7: ...ners are turned off To turn a burner on again just push in and turn the control knob to LITE and the burner will light Electric ignitors automati cally light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE Push in control knobs and turn them to the LITE position On electric ignitor models the clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit After the burner lights...

Page 8: ...straight sides and a tight fitting lid l Pans should be easy to clean Check to be sure there are no crevices rough edges or areas where food might collect l Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight l The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burners through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose ...

Page 9: ...om bottom breads casseroles meats l Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level l If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands l Do not place items on the open oven door Cookies biscuits muffins 2nd or 3rd rack cakes nonfrozen pies guide from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on first and ...

Page 10: ... inches 4 5 cm of spacearoundeachpan andbetweenpansand oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger p...

Page 11: ...ehind the control panel 5 Lower the cooktop and replace the grates before using the surface burners To light oven burner pilot 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control is turned off 2 Remove the oven bottom see Removing the oven bottom on page 18 Then unscrew the burner baffle located on the burner see Installation Instructions for more information about the baffle 3 Hold a lit match over the oven...

Page 12: ... baking roasting temperature you want The oven burner will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 3 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes Put food in the oven NOTE Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 4 During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting 5 When baking roasting ...

Page 13: ...lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclock wise Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob To lower Broiling The broiler drawer is located below the oven door Always broil with the oven door c...

Page 14: ...e burners instead of the oven when possible l Turn on the surface burner only after placing filled pan on the burner grate 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 when oven is warm Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it l Preheat the oven no longer than neces...

Page 15: ...Cleaning chart 19 Your range is designed for ease of care You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Surface burner grates 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner grates 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy water or ...

Page 16: ... back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Replace surface burner grates Surface burners 1 Lift up the cooktop following the instructions above 2 Before cleaning remove screws that hold each of the burners in place The screws prevent the burners from moving during shipment Remove the shipping screws with a Phillips screwdriver lift the burner up tilt it to one side at the end closest to the...

Page 17: ...burners see page 16 or call a qualified technician for adjustment Typical surface burner flame at the highest setting Removing the oven door 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 To remove 1 Open the do...

Page 18: ...ven bottom can be removed for cleaning or to light the burner pilot To remove 1 Remove oven racks 2 Remove the two hold down screws at the rear of the oven If screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver 3 Place fingers in slots in bottom panel and lift rear of panel up and back until lip at the front of panel is clear of front frame of oven cavity 4 Lift bottom up and out To replace 1...

Page 19: ...e cleaners They may damage the finish DO NOT SPRAY cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel _ _ _ l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the gloss...

Page 20: ...ool wipe interior with warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soaov steel wool Dad l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Make sure oven is cool l Follow directions provided with the cleaner l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Make sure oven is cool l Remove door and oven bottom for easier access See pages 17 and 18 l Wash rinse and dry well l Remove door for easier access l Rinse well with wate...

Page 21: ...w of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked The Oven Temperature Control is not turned to a temperature setting Pilot is extinguished on standing pilot models The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Burner ports are clogged Pilot is extinguished on standing pilot models Burner ports are clo...

Page 22: ...round pan when baking Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler drawer Let dry SOLUTION Push control knob s in before turning to a setting Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipe...

Page 23: ...SHING MACHINES MAJOR SERVICE 8 REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE 8 REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances 01 Authorized WhIrlpool Serwe Authomed Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example XYZ Serwce Co 4 If you need FSP replace ment 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 ...

Page 24: ...ducts not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 92 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 a...