Whirlpool FGP357Y User Manual
ROPER”
Home Appliances
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A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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.
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . 6
Using Your Range
Caring for Your
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
If You Need
Assistance
or Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
I-800-44-ROPER
Call us with questions or comments.
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MODEL FGP357Y
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PART NO. 316000753/4372447
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, 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 warning symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the
warning symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,
and personal injury .
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ALL RANGES CAN TIP.
INJURY TO PERSONS
COULD
INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED
WITH RANGE.
SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
For further information, see “The anti-tip brackets” on page 15.
RESULT.
Our toll-free number, I-800-44-ROPER (l-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 24. 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
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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.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion could result causing death, personal injury, or
property damage.
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.
l
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
l
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
l
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.
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.
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Gas fuels and their use in appliances
could cause minor exposures to benzene,
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and
soot, primarily from incomplete combustion. Significant exposure to these
substances could 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.
l
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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l Do not use the range for warming or
heating the room. Persons could be
burned or injured, or a fire could start.
l 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.
l Use the range only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
l 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 and window, could also
become hot enough to cause burns.
l 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.
l 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.
l Do not heat unopened containers. They
could explode. The hot contents could
cause burns and container particles
could cause injury.
l Use only utensils approved for oven use.
Follow utensil manufacturer’s instructions, especially when using glass or
plastic utensils.
l Do not store flammable materials on or
near the range. The fumes could create
an explosion and/or fire hazard.
l Do not use the oven for storage.
l Do not use aluminum foil to line con-
toured well area, oven bottom, or any
other part of the range. Use aluminum foil
only as recommended in this manual.
l Never use a match or other flame to look
for a gas leak. Explosion and injury could
result.
l Know where your main gas shutoff valve
is located.
When using the cooktop
l 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.
l 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.
l 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.
l Do not use decorative covers or trivets
over the surface burners.
When using the oven
l Always position the oven rack(s) in
desired location while oven is cool.
l Use care when opening oven door. Let
hot air or steam escape before removing
or replacing food.
Grease
*Grease is flammable. Do not allow
grease to collect around cooktop or in
vents. Wipe spillovers immediately.
Care and cleaninn
l Do not clean door heat seal. It is essen-
tial 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.
l 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.
l Disconnect the electrical supply and the
gas supply at the shutoff valve near the
range before servicing the range.
l 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.
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Parts and Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become
the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Oven
light
switch
Oven vent
Surface bu
and grates
familiar with
Control
- panel
- Oven burner
(not
shown)
of broiler drawer)
Control panels
Surface burner
markers
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Left :ront
control knob
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Left rear
control knob
Hour and minute buttons
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Oven temperature
control
Clock/timer switch
Right rear
control knob
Right front
control knob
Using Your Range
In This Section
Page
Using the surface
Positioning racks and pans 9
For best air circulation
Setting
Using the
Baking/roasting
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.
the clock
Minute Timer
burners.. ................. 7
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Adjusting the oven temperature
control
Broiling
10
Energy saving tips
11
The oven vent
11
The anti-tip brackets
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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 cook setting. The control knob has
6 cook settings. However, you can set the
control knob anywhere between HI and
OFF.
Push in and turn
counterclockwise
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NOTE: All the electric ignitors will click at the
same time. However, the burner with the
control knob turned to LITE is the one that
will ignite.
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:
l Char bacon and cause curling.
l Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.
l Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.
l Scorch delicate sauces and custards.
l 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 setting; then turn
the control knob down to continue cooking.
SElTING
RECOMMENDED USE
LITE l To light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control
back to a desired setting.
l To start foods cooking.
(H:;h)
-
(Mzd?um
High)
l To bring liquids to a boil.
l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pancakes.
l For gravy, pudding, and
icing.
l To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
2-3 l To keep food cooking.
(Medium
l To poach and stew.
Low)
LO l To keep food warm until
[Simmer) ready to serve.
l To melt.
l To simmer.
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.
Fire Hazard
Burner flame should not extend beyond
the edge of the cooking utensil.
Be sure all control knobs are turned to
OFF when you are not cooking.
Failure to follow these precautions could
result in fire or burns.
NOTE: Do not leave an empty utensil, or
one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface
burner. The utensil could overheat and
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 cooking utensils for your
needs.
l NOTE: For best results and greater fuel
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware in good condition.
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
burners 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 a sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached
to the pan.
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l Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be
sure there are no crevices, rough edges,
or areas where food might collect.
l Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are
full or empty.
l Use cookware only as it was 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.
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:
l For best results, use a canner which can
be centered over the surface burner.
l Do not place canner on two surface
burners 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 Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
Positioning racks and
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 RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys, angel guide from bottom
food cakes
Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
When baking on two racks, arrange racks
on first and third rack guides from bottom.
1 st or 2nd rack
2nd rack guide
from bottom
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom
pans
Personal Injury Hazard
Always position oven rack(s) in desired
location before turning oven on. Be
sure the rack(s) is level.
If rack(s) must be moved while oven
is hot, use pot holders or oven mitts
to protect hands.
Do not place items on the open oven
door.
Be careful when installing and removing
large food items from extra oven rack
position. Food will be close to hot surfaces, including oven bottom and sides.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in personal injury.
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