Whirlpool FGP315E User Manual

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Range Safety
Getting to Know Your Range
Using Your Range
Caring for Your Range
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Assistance or Service
Index
Warranty
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MODELS FGP315E FGP325E FGP335E
PART NO. 3196295 Rev. B
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
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A Note to You

Thank you for buying a ROPER® appliance.

Your ROPER range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps
us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appli ance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number plate (see the diagram on page 6 for the location of the plate). Also, record the other information shown in the next column.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number . Serial Number _ Purchase Date . Dealer Name Dealer Address. Dealer Phone _
__

Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free.

i-8oo-^4-roper

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Ran g e S a fe ty

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning
symbols. Please pay special attention to these sym bols and follow any Instructions given. Here is a brief
explanation of the use of the symbol.
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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. Foiiow the Instailation Instructions. Do not let children climb onto the oven door. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, burns, or other injury.
For more information, see “The anti-tip bracket” on page 15.
This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
A
AWARNING
Tip Over Hazard
IMPOKTANTSAFEIY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUaiONS

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 foliowed 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 use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Foliow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• 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.
continued on next page
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RANGE SAFETY

General

• Install or locate the range only In accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The range
must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to the proper
gas supply and checked for leaks. The range
must also be properly connected to the electrical supply and grounded.
• Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause
minor exposures to benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and soot, primarily from incomplete combustion. Significant exposure to these substances could cause cancer or repro
ductive harm. Properly adjusted burners with a
blue, rather than a yellow, flame will minimize incomplete combustion. Venting with a hood or
an open window will further minimize exposure.
• 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 burned or injured.
• Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not
working properly.
• Do not use the range for warming or heating the
room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.
• Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a
power failure. Personal injury could result. Reset
the oven controls to the off position if there is a
power failure.
• Use the range only for its intended use as de scribed in this manual.
• Do not touch surface burners, areas near surface burners, or interior surfaces of oven. Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners, areas near surface burners, or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range, 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 bums.
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• 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.
• 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 an open flame. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could catch on fire.
• Keep range vents unobstructed.
• Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause bums and container particles could cause injury.
• Use only cookware approved for oven use. Follow cookware manufacturer’s instructions, especially when using glass or plastic cookware.
• Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes could create an explosion and/ or fire hazard.
• Do not use the oven for storage.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line area around burners, oven bottom, or any other part of the range.
• Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak. Explosion and injury could result.
• Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located.

When usinythe cooktop

• Make sure the cookware you use is large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spill overs. Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range could ignite and burn you. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying.
• Check to be sure glass cookware is safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookware are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
• Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite.
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•Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan.
•Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners.

When iisin^the oven

•Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool.
•Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
RANCE SAFETY

Care and cleaning

•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.
•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.
•Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range.

Crease

»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 by covering with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

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CrniNC TO Know Your Range

This section contains captioned pictures of your range. Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like. Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in.
(Model FGP335E shown)
Oven vent
(p. 14)
Surface burners and grates
(PP. 7,16)
Anti-tip bracket
(p. 15)
Model and serial number plate
(behind left side of broiler door)
Broiler door
(pp.13,17)
Clock/minute timer
(Model FGP335E only)
(p.10)
Control pahel
(pp. 7. 16)

Control PANEL

Surface burner marker
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UsiNC Your Rance

To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently.

Using THE suRFAa BURNERS

^WARNING
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Do not operate with a yeliow flame. Doing so can result in death, heart attack,
or convulsions.
Your range comes with electric ignitors. Electric
ignitors automatically light the burners each time
you turn the control knobs to LIGHT.
Usin^ the control knobs
• Push in the control knob and turn it counter clockwise to the
LIGHT position. The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking. Make sure the burner has lit.
• To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn the control knob to the cook setting you want. The control knob has two
cook settings. However, you can set the control
knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW.
NOTE: All four electric ignitors will click at the same time. However, the burner with the control knob turned to LIGHT Is the one that will ignite.
Ener^ saving tips
• To help shorten your cooking time, use the least amount of liquid possible.
• Preheat your pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.
• Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.
• Place a filled pan on the burner grate before turning on the surface burner.
A WARNING
ii
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.
NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The cookware could overheat and damage the cookware or cooking product.
Burner heat settings
Use the following chart as a guide.
SETTING LIGHT
HIGH
Between HIGH and LOW
LOW
RECOMMENDED USE
• To light the burner.
• To start foods cooking.
• To bring liquids to a boil.
• To hold a rapid boil.
• To fry chicken or pancakes.
• For gravy, pudding, and icing.
• To cook large amounts of vegetables.
• To keep food warm until ready to serve.
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USING YOUR RANGE

Using the surface burners (cont.)

In case of a prolonged power failure
You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the setting you want.
Home canning information
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.
To protect your range:
• For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner.
• Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners at
the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.
• Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce the heat setting to the lowest position needed to keep the water boiling.
• Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.
Cookware tips
• The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid.
• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) cookware.
• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats.
• When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.
• To avoid tipping, make sure pots and pans are centered on the grates.
Positioning RACKS AND PANS
General guidelines
Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results.
• Before turning on the oven, place oven racks where you need them.
• To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise the front edge, and lift it out.
• Be sure the rack(s) is level.
• Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.
• When baking/roasting with 1 rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in
the oven.
• When baking/roasting on 2 racks, arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides from the bottom.
• Do not place Items on the oven door when it Is open.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel
food cakes Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies
RACK POSITION
1 St or 2nd rack
guide from bottom
2nd rack guide from bottom
2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom
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USING YOUR RANGE
Positioning RACKS AND PANS
Extra oven rack position (roasting rack)
Use this rack position when roasting food too large
to be placed on the first rack position.
For proper roasting,
follow these guide
lines:
• The rack must be level.
• Use an adequate amount of liquid in the pan (meat juices or water) so your food does not get overdone.
• To pull the rack over the door you must tilt the rack up at the front. If the rack is loaded with food, tilting the rack could cause the food to spill. To avoid spilling, do not try to pull out the rack when removing large amounts of food.
(CONT.)
Usin^ insulated bakeware, ovenproof
glassware, and dark metal pans
• When baking with insulated cookie sheets or
• When using ovenproof glassware or dark bake
baking pans, place them in the bottom third of
the oven. You may need to increase the recom
mended baking times, so test for doneness before removing from the oven.
ware, reduce the oven temperature by 25°F but use the same baking time. Because these pans absorb heat, producing darker bottom browning and crispier crusts, place the rack in the center of the oven. When baking pies and bread, you can use the temperature suggested in the recipe.
For BEST AIR aRCUlATION
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.
• Place the pans so
that one is not directly
over the other.
• For best results, allow 1 'A-2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.
• Use only 1 cookie sheet in the oven at a time.
Where to place pans:
WHEN YOU HAVE
1 pan 2 pans
3 or 4 pans
PLACE
In center of the oven rack. Side by side or slightly
staggered. In opposite corners on
each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.
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USING YOUR RANCE
SETUNC the aOCK (model fcp33$e)
1. Push in the minute timer knob and turn it clock-
10 0 I 60 2
^10
9 =
2. Let the minute timer knob pop out. Turn it clock

Using the minute timer (model fcp33se)

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. NOTE: Do not push in the knob when setting the
minute timer. Pushing in and turning the minute timer knob changes the clock setting.
1. Without pushing it in, turn the minute timer knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes
10 0 j 6°^ 2
o\ o|F t,,
50 ~
the setting you want.
- 3
Without pushing it in, turn the knob back to the
0 t 60
8 4
^ 6 5
wise until the minute timer hand points to OFF.
NOTE: The clock setting will change if you push in the knob
when turning.
setting you want. When
the time is up, a buzzer
will sound. To stop the buzzer, turn the minute timer hand to OFF.
3
8 4
10
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Bakinc/roastinc

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “Range Safety” on page 4 for more information.
USING YOUR RANGE
1. Place racks where you need them. For more information, see “Posi tioning racks and pans” on page 8.
Push in and turn the oven temperature control
knob counterclockwise
to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The oven burner will light by itself in 50-60 seconds.
3. When baking, preheat the oven for 10 minutes,
then put your food in the oven. NOTE: Do not place your food directly on the oven bottom. If you want, place the food on the rack at the extra rack position. During baking/ roasting, the oven burner
will turn on and off to
keep the same tempera
ture setting. I
4. After baking/roasting, turn the oven temperature
control knob clockwise to OFF.
Energy savings tips
• “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 when broiling
or roasting.
Roasting tips
• For even cooking, place the meat on a rack in a shallow pan. This keeps the meat out of the drippings and allows the heat to circulate better.
• Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate
doneness. Insert it so the tip is in the center of the
largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry. Make sure the thermometer Is not touching bone, fat, or the bottom of the pan.
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USINC VOUR RANCE

Adiustinc the oven temperature control

Although your new oven is properly adjusted to
provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven.
If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the temperature calibration by following the steps below.
NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect
reading. Also, the thermometer temperature reading
will change as your oven cycles.
1. Make sure the oven temperature control knob is turned to the off position. Pull the knob straight off and flip it over.
2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Notches
Note the position of the notches.
3. Adjust the temperature.
• To lower the temperature, hold the knob
handle firmly and turn the skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the “G” on the “COOLER” arrow.
• To raise the temperature, hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt counterclock wise to move the tooth a notch to the “G” on the “HOTTER” arrow.
Each notch equals about 5°F.
4. Tighten the locking screws and replace the
control knob.
To raise
Notches
Locking screws
Locking screws
To lower
Tooth
Skirt
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Broiunc

USING YOUR RANCE
The broiler is located below the oven door. Always
broil with the broiler and oven doors closed.
NOTES:
• Do not step on or apply weight to the broiler door when it is open. This could damage the door.
• Do not preheat the broiler before using it. Completely close the broiler door during broiling.
1. Open the broiler 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.
4. Close the broiler door.
5. Push in and turn the oven temperature control
knob counterclockwise to BROIL. The broiler will automatically light in 50-60 seconds.
6. After broiling, turn the oven temperature control
knob clockwise to OFF.
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.
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USINÉ VOUR RANCE
BROIUNC (cont.)
Broiling ^uide
Recommended pan positions are numbered from bottom (0) to top (2) (see page 13). For best results, turn your meat after about % of the broiling time. Turn chicken pieces after about Vaof the broiling time. Very thin cuts, such as fish fillets, may not need to be turned at all. You should rotate the broiler pan back to the
front at the same time you turn the foods.
MEAT
PAN POSITION
APPROXIMATE TIME
(MINUTES)
SIDE 1
SIDE 2
Steak, 1" thick
medium-rare medium well-done
Ground Meat Patties, %" thick, well-done Pork Chops, 1" thick 0 Ham Slice, Vi" thick precooked Frankfurters Chicken
bone-in pieces boneless breasts
Fish, Vi-yx" thick fillets 1
Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes.
1
1
1 1
0 1

The oven vent

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through
a vent that’s near the middle of the backguard. The vent lets air circu
late properly. Be careful not to block the vent, or you will get poor baking/roasting results.
NOTE: Never store
plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or bum near the
oven vent, or any of the surface burners.
Use pot holders when touching items left
near oven vent.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
10-12 12-14 16-17
11-13 19-21
6-8
5-6
15-17 11-13
7-8
^WARNING
Burn Hazard
5-6 6-7 8-9
6-7
9-10
3-4 2-3
15-17 11-13
3-4
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The ANn-TIP BRACKET
The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.
To make sure the anti-tip bracket is fastened
into place:
• Look under the range (you may need a flashlight). Check that a leveling foot is positioned under the bracket.
• See the Installation Instructions for further details.
USING YOUR RANGE
^WARNING
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. Foilow the instaiiation instructions. Do not iet children climb onto the oven door. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, burns, or other injury.
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Camnch№ Your Range

Your range is designed so you can care for it easily. 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 working like new.
V i
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop. Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.
AWARNING
Explosion Hazard
CUANING CHART
Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range. Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool.
PART Control knobs
Control panel
HOW TO CLEAN
1. Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel. '
2. Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry them
well. Do not soak them. Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers, which can damage the finish of the knobs.
3. Replace the knobs. Make sure all knobs are turned off.
• Wash the panel 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
• 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)
Surface burner grates
• Wash with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Wipe with clean water and dry well.
• Use a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas.
• Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers, which can damage the finish.
NOTE: Do not let foods containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon juice)
remain on the surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish. Also wipe up milk or
egg spills when the cooktop Is cool. Be careful when cleaning around the model
and serial number plate; too much scrubbing could remove the numbers.
• Wash the grates with a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well. For stubborn stains, clean with a scrubbing pad and/ or a powdered cleanser and water. Repeat these cleaning steps as needed.
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Cleaning CHART (coNT.]
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

PART

Surface burners

(see “Lift-up cooktop and surface burners" on page 18 for more information)

Broiler pan and grid

Broiler 1. Make sure the broiler is cool before cleaning.

HOW TO CLEAN

1. Lift up the cooktop. (See page 18.)
2. Wipe off spills with a sponge and warm, soapy water right after the burner
has cooled.
For cooked-on food:
1. Remove the shipping screws (one on each side of both ignitors) with a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the burner from the support bracket.
2. Wash the burner with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing
pad or soak in a vinegar and water solution for 20-30 minutes. Then scrub it with a plastic scrubbing pad. For stubborn stains, clean with a scrubbing pad and/or a powdered cleanser and water. Repeat these cleaning steps as needed.
3. Rinse the burner with clean water and dry well.
4. If the ports are clogged, clean them with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or
distort the ports. Do not use a wooden toothpick.
NOTE: Do not clean the surface burner in a dishwasher. !
• Wash the pan and grid with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
OR
I Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher.
2. After each use, wipe the interior with a warm, damp sponge. For heavily soiled
areas, use a soapy steel-wool pad.

Oven racks

Oven door glass

(Models FGP325E and FGP335E)

Oven cavity

' Wash with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry weli.
• Wash with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water. Wipe with clean water and dry well.
e Follow the directions that come with the cleaner.
• Wash with a sponge or steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Wipe with clean water and dry well.
OR
1. Clean heavily soiled areas with a commercial oven cleaner. Follow the direc
tions that come with the oven cleaner. (Place newspaper on the floor to protect the floor surface.)
2. Wipe well with clean water.

NOTES:

• Use oven cleaners in a well-ventilated room.
• Do not let commercial oven cleaners contact the heat seal, thermostat, or
exterior surfaces of the range. This will cause damage.
• For easier cleaning you can remove the oven door. Carefully follow the instruc tions on pages 19-20.
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

Lft-up cooktop and surfaq burners

1. Remove the surface burner grates.
Lift the front of cooktop at both front corners
until the support rods lock into place.
NOTE: Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame.
AWARNING
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Do not operate with a yellow flame. Doing so can result in death, heart attack,
or convulsions.
Check the burner flames once in a while for proper
size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color. If flames lift away from ports, are yellow, or are noisy, turn off the burner. Allow the burner to cool and follow Step p.
If you still have a problem, contact an authorized Roper service technician to check the air/gas
mixture or see the Installation Instructions.
3. Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm, soapy water and a sponge. Use a soap-
filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas.
4. Wipe off the surface burners with warm, soapy
water and a sponge after each use. To remove cooked-on food,soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20-30 minutes. Then scrub them with a plastic scrubbing pad. (See page 17 for more information.)
If the ports are clogged, clean with a straight
pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports. DO NOT use a tooth pick to ciean the ports.
Toothpick pieces may
clog the ports.
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UFT-UP cooktop and SURFAQ burners (cont.)

CARING FOR YOUR RANCE
7. To lower the cooktop, lift the cooktop from both
sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place.
Removing THE OVEN DOOR
For normal use of your range, you do not need to remove the door. However, if you have to remove the door follow the instructions in this section.
8. Replace the surface burner grates.
Insert nail or
To remove:
1. Open the
2. Close the door as far as the nails or screws will
let you.
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 floor and pull
it toward you.
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(AIIINt FOR YOUR RANGE
Removing THE OVEN DOOR (CONY.)
To replace:
NOTE: The nails or screws you inserted must still be in both sides of the door.
1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.
2. Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat (at the
bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of the front frame slot).
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 door.
Oven
Remove nail or screw
Range
Hinge hanger
Hinge hanger flat
Front frame
slot bottom
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Removing THE OVEN BonoM
You can remove the panel in the oven bottom for cleaning.
To remove:
1. Let oven cool.
2. Remove the oven racks.
3. Remove the two hold-down screws at the rear of
the oven. If the screws are too tight to remove by hand, use a screwdriver.
CARING FOR YOUR RANCE
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.
To replace:
Reverse the steps above.
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TllOUBUSIHMniNC
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of
any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If
you still need help, see
“Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 24.
Range DOES NOT WORK
PROBLEM
Nothing works
CAUSE
• The range is not properly connected to the gas supply. Contact an authorized Roper service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply. (See the Installation Instructions.)
• You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
• The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs before turning them.
OVEN/BROIIER BURNER
PROBLEM
The oven does not work
The burner fails to light
CAUSE
• You have not turned the oven temperature control knob to a temperature setting.
• The main or regulator gas shutoff valve is in the off position. (See the
Installation Instructions.)
• The ignitor is broken. Contact an authorized Roper service technician to
replace it.
• You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
The burner flames lift
away from the ports, are yellow, or are noisy
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• The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Roper service technician to check the air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions.
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SURFAŒ BURNERS
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
The burner fails to light
The burner flames are
uneven
The burner flames lift off the ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off
The burner makes a
popping noise when on
Cooking results
PROBLEM
Cooking results are not what you expected
CAUSE
• You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
• The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See pages 17 and 18.)
• The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See pages 17 and 18.)
• The burner needs cleaning. (See pages 17 and 18.)
• The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Roper service technician to check the air/gas mixture or see the Installation
Instructions.
• The burner is wet from washing. Let it dry.
1
CAUSE
• The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 12 to adjust the oven temperature.
• You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in the recipe).
• The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food.
• 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.
• There is not enough air space around the pan when baking. Allow 1 Vi to 2 inches of air space on all sides of the pan.
• The flame size does not fit the cookware being used.
• When broiling, you have not completely closed the broiler door.
• The flow of combustion and/or ventilation air to the range is blocked. Make sure nothing is blocking the middle front of the backguard or the
floor right in front of the broiler.
• The range is not level. (See the Installation Instructions.)
If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 24.
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Requeshnc Assbimke orSermke

To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 22-23. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.

If you need ASSISTANa or service

Call our Consumer Assistance Center toll free at
1-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737).
__
. I Our consultants are available to
J assist you.
When calling:
Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see page 2). This information will help us
better respond to your request.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
• Features and specifications on our fuil line of appliances
• Instaliation information
• Use and maintenance procedures
If YOU NEED REPIACEMENT PARIS
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.
• Accessory and repair parts sales
• Do-it-yourself repair help
• Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speak ing, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)
• Referrais to locai dealers, service companies, and repair parts distributors
To iocate an authorized servicer in your area, you can
aiso look in your telephone directory Yeilow Pages.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, cali our Consumer Assistance Center teiephone number or your nearest authorized service center.
For FURTHER ASSISTANQ
if you need further assistance, you can write to us
with any questions or concerns at:
Roper Brand Home Appliances
Consumer Assistance Center c/o Correspondence Dept. 2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
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If the dealer, authorized servicer, and Roper Brand
Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your
problem, you can contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voice consumer views at the highest ieveis of the major appliance industry. MACAP will in turn inform us of
your action.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606
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INDEX
This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic.
TOPIC
AIR CIRCULATION...................................................9 MINUTE TIMER
ANTI-TIP BRACKET
ASSISTANCE...........................................................24
BAKING
Pans........................................................................9
Racks
...................................................................
Setting cycle
Tips.......................................................................11
BROILING
Broiler.................................................................... 13
Grid.......................................................................13
Guide
....................................................................
Pan
.......................................................................
Setting cycle...........................................................13
CLEANING
Broiler.................................................................... 17
Broiler pan and grid Control knobs Control panel
Exterior surfaces...................................................16
Oven cavity...........................................................17
Oven door glass
Oven racks............................................................17
Surface burners...............................................17-19
Surface burner grates...........................................16
CLOCK.....................................................................10
CONTROL PANEL
Burner heat settings
Control knobs..........................................................7
Surface burner markers..........................................6
COOKWARE
Canning
Tips.........................................................................8
FEATURES
..................................................................
................................................................
.................................................
..........................................................
..............................................
.......................................................
........................................................
..................................................
...............................................
PAGE TOPIC
15 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER
OVEN
Bottom...................................................................21
Door......................................................................19
8, 9
11
14 13
17 16 16
17
OVEN TEMPERATURE
Adjusting.............................................................. 12
Setting................................................................. 11
OVEN VENT PANS
.........................................................................
PARTS.......................................................................6
RACKS ROASTING
SAFETY..................................................................3-5
SERVICE SURFACE BURNERS
TIPS
7
8
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................22-23
WARRANTY.............................................................28
6
....................................................................
Pans
.......................................................................
Racks...................................................................8, 9
Setting cycle.........................................................11
Tips
......................................................................
Control knobs....................................................7, 16
Control setting guide
Power failures.........................................................8
Surface burner markers..........................................6
Bakeware................................................................9
Cookware
Roasting...............................................................11
Saving energy...................................................7, 11
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PAGE
10
2
14
9
8, 9
9
11
24
7
8
LIFT-UP COOKTOP................................................ 18
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WARRANIY

R OP E R*
LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your range.
2. Instruct you how to use your range.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when your range is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to your range caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not
approved by us.
E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
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 rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized
Roper deaier.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section or by calling our toll
free telephone number, 1-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737), from anywhere in the U.S.A.

WE WILL PAY FOR

FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company.
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