Whirlpool FGP325Y, FGP320Y, FLP32OY, FGP315Y, FGP310Y Owner's Manual
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A Note To You
Important Safety
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Parts And Features
Using Your Range
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MODELS FGP325Y FGP320Y
FLP32OY FGP315Y
FGP310Y FLP31OY
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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 22. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer
Assistance Center. 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
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 followed to ensure safe
and satisfactory operation.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or
damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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:
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DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE.
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DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH; DO NOT USE ANY
PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING.
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IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBOR’S
PHONE. FOLLOW THE GAS SUPPLIER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
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IF YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER, CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALI-
FIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
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General
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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 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 can cause
cancer or reproductive 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.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of
the appliance, the appliance must be secured
by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. To
check if the bracket is installed properly, see
“The anti-tip bracket” on page 15.
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Do not store things children might want above
the range. Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
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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.
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Do not operate the range if it is damaged or
not working properly.
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Do not use the range for warming or heating
the room. Persons could be burned or
injured, or a fire could start.
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Do not attempt to light the oven burner on
electric ignition models during a power failure.
Personal injury could result. Reset oven
controls to the off position in the event of a
power failure.
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Use the range only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of
the range may become hot enough to cause
burns; such as, the oven vent opening, the
surface near the vent opening, the cooktop
and the oven door.
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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.
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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 bulky
cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.
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Keep range vents unobstructed.
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Do not heat unopened containers. They
could explode. The hot contents could cause ’
burns and container particles could cause
injury.
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Do not store flammable materials on or near
the range. The fumes can create an explo-
sion and/or fire hazard.
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Do not use the oven for storage.
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Never use a match or other flame to look for
a gas leak. Explosion and injury could result.
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Know where your main gas shutoff valve is
located.
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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
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When using the cooktop
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Make sure the utensils you use are large
enough to contain food and avoid boilovers
and spillovers. Heavy splattering or spillovers
left on a range can ignite and burn you. Pan
size is especially important in deep fat frying.
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Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are
safe for use on the range. Only certain types
of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature.
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Never leave surface burners unattended at
high heat settings. A boilover could result and
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may 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.
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Do not use decorative covers or trivets over
the surface burners.
When using the oven
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Always position the oven rack(s) in desired
location while oven is cool.
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Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air
or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Grease
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Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by
covering with a well-fitted 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.
Care and cleaning
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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.
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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.
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On some models, disconnect the electrical
supply before servicing the range.
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Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to
collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe
spillovers immediately.
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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.
Anti-tip bracket
(on wall behind
backguard) 1
Oven vent
Surface burners
and grates
Model and se
Broiler drawer
Control panel
Surface burner
markers
Control panel
- Oven burner
(not shown)
Right rear Right front
control knob control knob
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Lefl rear
control knob
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Left front
control knob control
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Oven temperature
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Using Your Range
In This Section
Using the
Positioning racks and pans
For best air circulation
Lighting standing
Baking/roasting
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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.
surface burners
pilots
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Energy saving tips
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Using the surface burners
Your range is equipped with either standing pilots
or electric ignitors. Standing pilots must be lit
initially with a match following the directions on
page 11. The pilot light will remain lit when the
burners 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 automatically
light the burners each time the control knob is
turned to LITE.
Control knobs must be pushed in and turned
to the LITE position. On electric ignitor models,
the clicking sound is the ignitor sparking.
After the burner lights, turn the control knob to
the desired setting. The control knob can be set
anywhere between HI and LO.
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows
which surface burner is turned on by that knob.
Burner heat settings
Use correct burner heat settings (see next page)
If the heat setting is too high, it can:
. Char bacon and cause curling.
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Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.
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Toughen liver, fish and seafood.
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Scorch delicate sauces and custards.
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Cause a boilover.
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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 settings; then turn the control
knob down to continue cooking.
SElTING 1
LITE
HI
Medium
LO
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NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the LITE
position.
RECOMMENDED USE
burner lights, turn control back
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To hold a rapid boil.
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To fry chicken or pancakes.
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For gravy, pudding and icing.
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To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
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To keep food warm until ready
to serve.
In case of a prolonged power
failure
Surface burners with electric ignitors can be
manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner
and slowly turn the control knob on until the
burner lights. After the burner lights, turn the
control knob to the desired setting. Power failures
will not affect standing pilots.
Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazard
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Burner flame should not extend beyond the
edge of the cooking utensil. The flame can
burn you and cause poor cooking results.
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Be sure all control 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.
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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 result in explosion or fire.
Cookware tips
There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is
best for all people. Knowing something about pan
materials and construction will help you select the
right cooking utensils for your needs.
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For best results and greater fuel efficiency, use
flat-bottomed utensils.
NOTE: Woks, canners and teakettles with flat
bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are
now available in most houseware stores or
departments.
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The pan should have straight sides and a tightfitting lid.
. Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
pans that are fairly lightweight. Remember that
a very heavy pan will be even heavier when
filled with food.
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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 pans that
provide the best cooking results.
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Handles should be made of a sturdy, heatresistant material and be securely attached to
the pan.
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Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure
there are no crevices, rough edges or areas
where food might collect.
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Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or
empty.
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Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which
has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. It can
overheat and may damage the utensil or
cooking product.
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Use utensils only as they were intended to be
used. Follow pan instructions. This is very
important for glass cookware because some
should be used only in the oven. Other pans
are marked as flameware and may be used on
the surface burners.
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