Roper FES310Y Use And Care Manual
Home Appliances
UseAndCare
A Note To You 2
Important Safety
Instructions 3
Parts And Features
6
Using Your Range
7
Using The Self-
Cleaning Cycle 21
Caring For
Your Range
25
If You Need
Assistance
Or Service 29
Warranty 32
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SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE
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MODEL FES310Y
A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Roper appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience
have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free
operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on
how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and
electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your
personal property.
Our toll-free number, I-800-44-ROPER (I-800-447-67371, 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 free to call
us. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial
number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on
page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these
numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone
number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
Important Safety Instructions
General
*Use the range only for its in-
4ead all instructions before
tended use as described in this
using the range.
manual.
@Install or locate the range onl
in accordance with the provi ed
cy
Installation Instructions. The
ran e must be installed by a
qua ified
7 installer. The range
must must be properly con-
@Do not touch
surface units,
netted to electrical supply and
areas near surface units, heating elements or interior surfaces or oven. Surface units
and heating elements may be
hot even though they are dark
in color. Areas near surface
units and interior surfaces of an
oven become hot enough to
of ti
app iance must be secured by
P
ping of the appliance, the
cause burns. During and after
use, do not touch, or let cloth-
a proper1
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installed anti-tip
ing or other flammable materi-
bracket.
o check if the bracket
als contact surface units, areas
is installed properly, see “The
near units, heating elements or
anti-tip bracket” on page 20.
interior surfaces of oven until
@CAUTION: Do not store things
they have had sufficient time
children might want above the
to cool. Other surfaces of the
range. Children could be
range may become hot enough
burned or injured while climbing
to cause burns; such as, the
on it.
oven vent opening, the surface
@Do not leave children alone or
near the vent opening, the
unattended in area where the
cooktop, and the oven door.
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.
.Do not operate the range if
it is damaged or not working
properly.
@Do not wear loose or hanging
.Do not use the range for
garments when using the
warming or heatin the room.
range. They could ignite if they
%
touch a hot surface unit and
Persons could be urned or
injured, or a fire could start.
you could be burned.
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@Use only dry otholders. Moist or
damp pothol ers on hot surfaces
dp
may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholder touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a
towel or bulky cloth for a
potholder. It could catch on fire.
*Keep range vents unobstructed.
@Do not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The hot
contents could cause burns and
container particles could cause
injury.
@Do not store flammable materials
on or near the ran e. The fumes
can create an exp osion and/or P
fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
*Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cookin % without reflector bowls
may su ject the wirin and com-
ponents underneath t %
em to
damage.
.Do not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners ma x result in a risk of
electric s ock or fire.
@Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is smaller
than the surface unit, some of
the heatin element will be exposed an 8 may result in the
I 8 niting of clothing or potholders.
orrect pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
l
Check to be sure
lass cook-
ing utensils are sa e for use on
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the range. Only certain types
of glass, glass-ceramic, ce-
ramic, earthenware or other
glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.
@Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and
g;;zy sprllovers that may
*Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i niting of
flammable materia s, and spills
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due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
@Always position oven rack(s)
in desired location while oven
is cool. If a rack must be re-
moved while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
@Use care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.
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Grease
@Grease is flammable. Do not
allow grease to collect around
cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately.
*Do not use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming
pan. Smother flaming pan on
range by coverin with a wellfitted lid, cookie s eet or flat
Yl
tray. Flaming grease outside of
&
an can be extin uished with
aking soda or, i P available, a
multipurpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Care and cleaning
@Small amounts of formaldehyde
and carbon monoxide are iven
off in the Self-Cleaning cyc e
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from fiberglass insulatron and
food decomposition. Significant
exposure to these substances
can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Exposure can be
minimized by venting with a
hood or open window and
wiping out excess food spills
prior to self-cleaning.
@Do not use oven cleaners. No
commercial oven cleaner or
oven liner protective coating of
any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
@Before self-cleaning the oven.,
remove broiler an, broiler grid,
oven racks an other utensils. 8
Do not use your oven to clean
miscellaneous parts unless you
are instructed to do so in this
Use and Care Guide.
@Do not soak removable heating
elements in water. The element
will be damaged and shock or
fire could result.
@Do not clean door heat seal. It
is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the seal.
Clean only parts recommended
in this Use and Care Guide.
.Do not repair or replace any
part of the range unless specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
@Disconnect the electrical supply
before servicing the range.
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Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with
the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Plug-in
surface unit
with one-piece
chrome
reflector bowl ’
Model and
serial
number plate ti
Anti-tip floor bracket (for
information on
optional wall
mounted antitip bracket kit,
see page 20)
Removable
storage drawer
Oven vent
Control panel
Left front
Left rear
MEALTIMERTM clock/ Oven temperature Oven
control knob control knob Minute Timer
control knob selector
-Lock lever
-Broil element
Bake element
Surface unit
marker
Surface heating
indicator light
Oven heating
Right rear Right-front
indicator light control knob control knob
Using Your Range
In This Section
Page
Using
the surface units
..................... .7
Positioning
racks and
pans .............. .9
For best
air circulation..
.................... .9
Using aluminum foil for baking..
.... .I0
Setting the electronic clock..
.......... .I0
Using the electronic Timer
............. .I1
Baking/roasting
................................
12
Adjusting the oven temperature
control
..............................................
.I3
Page
Broiling
..............................................
14
Broiling tips
.......................................
15
Energy saving
tips..
.........................
.I6
Using the MEALTIMER’” clock
.......
.I6
The oven vent
...................................
19
The storage drawer .........................
.I9
The anti-tip bracket .........................
.20
To obtain the 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
Push in control knobs before turning
them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF.
Surface unit markers
The solid dot in the surface unit marker
shows which surface unit is turned on by
that knob.
Surface heating indicator light
The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on
the control panel will glow when a surface
unit is turned on.
Burn and Fire Hazard
Be sure all control knobs are turned to
OFF and all indicator lights are OFF
when you are not cooking.
Someone could be burned or a fire
could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON.
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Until you get used to the settings, use the
following as a guide. For best results, start
cooking at the high setting; then turn the
control knob down to continue cooking.
1 SETTING 1
RECOMMENDED USE 1
1 HI
1 l To start foods cooking.
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l To bring liquids to a boil.
MED-HI
l To hold a rapid boil.
l To frv chicken or pancakes.
MED
I I
l For gravy, pudding and icing.
l To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
MED-LO
l To keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher setting.
LO
l To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
Cookware tips
l Select a pan that is about the same 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
severe overheating, which damages the
cookware and/or surface unit.
You can, however, use the newer cook-
ware available with slightly indented bottoms
or very small expansion channels. This
cookware is specially designed to provide
the good contact needed for best cooking
results.
Also, woks, canners and teakettles with
flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop
are now available in most stores that sell
housewares.
l The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
l The pan material (metal or glass) affects
how fast heat transfers from the surface unit
through the pan material and how evenly
heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose
pans that provide the best cooking results.
l Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached
to the pan.
Product Damage Hazard
l If a surface unit stays red for a long
time, the bottom of the pan is not flat
enough or is too small for the surface
unit. Prolonged usage of incorrect
utensils for long periods of time could
result in damage to the surface unit,
cooktop, wiring and surrounding areas.
To prevent damage, use correct
utensils, start cooking on HI and turn
control down to continue cooking.
l Do not leave an empty utensil, or one
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface
unit. The utensil could overheat and
could damage the utensil or surface
unit.
Home canning information
To protect your range:
l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best
results.
l Use the largest surface unit for best
results. Also, use a canner/pan which can
be centered over the surface unit and
which does not extend more than one inch
outside surface unit area. Large diameter
canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap
heat and can cause damage to the
cooktop.
l Do not place canner on two surface units
at the same time. Too much heat will build
up and will damage the cooktop.
l Start with hot water. This reduces the
time the control is set on high. Reduce heat
setting to lowest position needed to keep
water boiling.
l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
l To prolong the life of the elements:
- Prepare small batches at a time.
- Do not use elements for canning all day.
Optional canning kit
The large diameter of most water-bath or
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning,
pressure canners combined with high heat
we recommend the installation of a Canning
settings for long periods of time can shorten
Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from
the life of regular surface units and cause
your Roper dealer or authorized Roper
damage to the cooktoo.
service company.
Positioning racks and pans
For baking/roasting with one rack, place
the rack so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys
Angel and bundt
cakes, most quick
breads, yeast breads,
casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
RACK POSITION
Lowest level or 2nc
level from bottom
2nd level from
bottom
2nd or 3rd level
from bottom
When baking on two racks, arrange racks
on bottom and third level from bottom.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement
when broiling, see “Broiling rack position
chart” on page 15.
For best air circulation
The hot air must circulate around the pans in the
oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven.
This results in better baking.
l Place the pans so that one is not directly over
the other.
. For best results, allow 1 ‘/z to 2 inches
(4-5 cm) of space around each pan and
between pans and 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 pans so no pan is directly over another.
Personal Injury Hazard
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.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in personal injury.
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Using aluminum foil for baking
Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from
pies or casseroles.
l Place the foil on the oven rack below the
rack with the food. Turn up foil edges and
make sure foil is about 1 inch (2.5 cm)
larger all around than the dish holding the
food.
l 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 with foil or other
liners. Poor baking will result.
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard
Do not allow foil to touch the heating
elements.
Failure to follow this precaution could
result in electrical shock or fire hazard
and damage to the elements.
Setting the electronic clock
When you first plug in the range, or if your
electricity was off for a while, all indicators
will come on and the display will show
“88:88”. The display will then change to
“
--:--‘I. SET and the Clock Indicator will show
in the display.
1. Push the Clock button. “12:OO” will show
in the display.
2. Turn the Set Knob until the correct time
shows in the display.
3. Push the Clock button to start clock
operation.
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