Whirlpool FGP335B User Manual

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Use And Care

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Important Safety Instructions 3

Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7

STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGE

TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.

TO THE CONSUMER; PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Caring For Your Range 16

If You Need Assistance Or Service 23

Wanenty 28

1-800-44-ROPER

Call us with questions or comments.

MODEL FGP335B

A NOTE TO YOU

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 appli ance. 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.

Awarning Acaution

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.

AWARNING

•ALL RANGES CAN TIP.

•INJURY TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT.

•INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE.

•SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

For further information, see "The anti-tip bracket” on page 15.

Our toll-free number, 1-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737), 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 23. 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

Important Safety Instructions

READ AND SAVE THESE 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._____________________________________________

AWARNING

WARNING: If the information in this manuai is not foiiowed exactiy, a fire or expiosion may result causing property damage, personai

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.

To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, foilow basic precautions,

inciuding the foilowing:

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• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your

building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow

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.

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General

• Install or locate the range only in accor

dance 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 combus tion. Significant exposure to these substances can 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure.

' Use the range only for its intended use

as described 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 sur faces of the range, such as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, the oven door and window, could also become hot enough to cause burns.

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 potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch an open flame. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.

• Keep range vents unobstructed.

• Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.

• Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.

• Do not use the oven for storage.

• 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 using the cooktop

• Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers. Heavy splatter

ing or spillovers left on a range can ignite

and burn you. Pan size is especially

important in deep fat frying.

• 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.

• Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could

result and cause smoking and greasy

spillovers that may ignite.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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 using 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 rennoving or replacing food.

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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 Distributor or Qualified Agency.

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

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 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 multipur

pose dry chemical or foam-type extin

guisher.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

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.

Manual oven light switch

Oven vent

Surface burners and grates

Model and serial number plate (under cooktop)

Automatic oven light switch

Minute Timer

Surface burner

control panel

Oven burner

(not shown)

Clock/

Anti-tip bracket

Broiler drawer

Control panels

Surface burner

markers

Left rear

control

knob

Left front control knob

Oven tempera ture control

Display

Right rear control knob

Right front control knob

Hour aMl minute

buttons

Clock/timer switch

Using Your Range

In This Section

Page

USING YOUR RANGE

Page

Using the surface burners

Positioning racks and pans..............9

For best air circulation Setting the clock Using the Minute Timer

Baking/roasting.................................12

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.

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10 11 11

Adjusting the oven temperature

control...............................................13

Broiling

Energy saving tips...........................14

The oven vent...................................15

The anti-tip bracket..........................15

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Using the surface burners

Your range is equipped with electric ignitors.

Electric ignitors automatically light the

burners each time they are used.

Push in the control knob and turn

counterclockwise to the LITE position. The

clicking sound is the ignitor sparking.

Visually check that burner has lit.

To stop the clicking sound after the burner

lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting. You can set the control knob any where between HI and LO.

Push in and turn counterclockwise

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.

• Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.

• Toughen liver, fish and seafood.

• Scorch delicate sauces and custards.

• Cause a boilover.

USING YOUR RANGE

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.

SETTING

LITE

Medium

RECOMMENDED USE

• To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting.

• 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.

NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the

LITE position.

In case of a prolonged power

failure

Surface burners can be manually lighted.

Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the

control knob to the LITE position. After the

burner lights, turn the control knob to the

desired setting.

^WARNING

Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazard

•Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results.

• 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.

• 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.

Product Damage Hazard

Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner.

The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or cooking product.

Cookware tips

No one brand of cookware is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cookware for your needs.

• NOTE: For best results and greater fuel

efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cook

ware in good condition.

• The pan should have straight sides and a

tight-fitting lid.

• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick

ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

• 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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