Whirlpool SF365BEW, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...te timer StaR time Stop tim v Clean indicator ligt 61 L Oven ver Burner grate Surface burner ark Oven rack mlirlr Literature pat not shown Self clbaning oven Ovek burner Removable oven not shown door SELF CLEANINGGASRANGE SF370PEW Shown SF365BEW ...

Page 2: ... make a ball then remove or l Soak area with liquid hand dishwash ing detergent before removing glue as described above 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 T...

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: ...r 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 clothing or other flammable materiak contact surface burners areas near...

Page 5: ...e 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 Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result 9 Know where your main gas shu...

Page 6: ...trol knob has stops for HI medium and low how ever it can be set anywhere between HI and OFF Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob liquids to a boil Use a medium setting to continue cooking or to fry chicken or pancakes for gravy puddings and icing to cook large amounts of vegetables Use a low setting to keep food war...

Page 7: ...ol knobs are turned to OFF when you are not 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...

Page 8: ...Continued Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not 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 Do not Dush in the knob when ...

Page 9: ...d lift out The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 l 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For more informa tion see the Cooking Guide 4 Preheat the oven for food in the oven zk NOTE Do not place foe oven bottom 10 minutes Put Id directly on the ...

Page 10: ...e oven for a 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 abo...

Page 11: ...s and broiling 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 3 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 4 Completely close the oven door to assure proper broiling temperatures 5 Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The broiler will automatically light i...

Page 12: ...a high fat content it is recommended that the second rack position or a lower rack position be used 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 FOOD Bacon Thin Beef ground 1 thick Beef steak rare medium well rare medium well Chicken Fish Ham Lamb chops Pork chops 2 I TIME IN MINUTES SIZE 1RACK POSIT...

Page 13: ...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 TIME BAKE Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want ...

Page 14: ...the preset time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control BDo 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 ...

Page 15: ...o move pans Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners The storage drawer 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 bracket s Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of a...

Page 16: ...ge Store this booklet along with your Cooking Guide and sales slip in the Literature Pat inside the strorage drawer To verify that the anti tip bracket s is engaged 16 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 9 See Important Safety Instructions on page 4 and Installation Instructio...

Page 17: ...mable liquids or vapors to clean this or any other appli ance l Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids l Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion 2 Pull control knobs straight off 3 Use warm soapy water or spray gla...

Page 18: ... cloth Do not soak 5 Replace control knobs by pushing them 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 Surface burner grates 2 Lift off the burner grates 18 ...

Page 19: ...structions in Removable cooktop on 4 next page Wipe off surface burners with warm L 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 259 or call a qualified techni cian for adjustment Typical surface burner f...

Page 20: ...arm 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 surface burner grates Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Do not try to clean under the cooktop without removing it first The cooktop could acci dentally fall and injure you Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result ...

Page 21: ...oor 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 Self Cleani...

Page 22: ...not force the Lock Lever you could 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 l...

Page 23: ... Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven tempera ture has dropped below 500 F 260 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 Temperature 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 ...

Page 24: ...eaning 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 2 112 hours Self Cleaning cycle 2 112 hour setting Approximate temperatures and times 1000 F 5wc 800 F 427 C 600 F 316 C 400 F 204 C 200 F 93 C v I I I I I I I I...

Page 25: ...rface burner grates 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 note on page 21 Oven racks Use Self Clean...

Page 26: ...al shock 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 coun...

Page 27: ...ner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off 9 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 l Does the ...

Page 28: ...y Yellow Pages under 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 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 repl...

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Page 32: ...lood 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 stat...