Whirlpool FGS395V User Manual
Gas Range
Use and
Care Guide
Appliances
FGS385V
FGS395V
Thank you for choosing a Roper appliance.
This Use and Care Guide will help you
operate and maintain your new, qualitybuilt Roper range. Keep this Use and
Care Guide in a safe place for future
reference.
Complete and mail the Product Registration Card.
This card enters your warranty into our
warranty system that insures efficient
claim processing, can be used as a proof
of purchase for insurance claims and
helps Roper to contact you immediately
in the urdikely event of a product-safety
recall.
Please remember
It is your responsibility to be sure that
your range;
■ Has been properly installed where
it is protected from the elements,
and on a floor strong enough to
support its weight. (See the
Installation Instructions.)
■ Is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
■ Is properly maintained.
■ Is used only for jobs expected of a
home range.
■ Is secured by properly installed
anti-tip bracket(s), with rear
leveling leg(s) positioned under
bracket(s).
NOTE: Because this Use and Care
Guide covers more than one model,
not all illustrations shown or features
discussed may apply to your specific
model.
Contents
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Important Safety Instructions
Parts And Features
Using Your Range
Using the surface burners _
The electronic oven controls
Setting the clock
Using the electronic Minute Timer.
Using the Set/Cancel button
Using the oven _
Using the electronic oven control.
The oven vent
The storage drawer
Caring For Your Range___________
The control knobs
The control panel
The surface burner grates
and reflector pans
The removable cooktop
The surface burners .
Using the Self-Cleaning cycle
Cleaning chart
The oven light
Before You Call For Service
Warranty
How to get service or assistance
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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
Awarning
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER,
SERVICE AGENCY, MANUFACTURER (DEALER) OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
TO THE INSTALLER:
TO THE CONSUMER
the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:
■ FOR YOUR SAFETY ■
HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
■ FOR YOUR SAFETY ■
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAMES.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
■ IMPORTANT ■
PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
1. Install or locate the range only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions. It is
recommended that the range be
installed by a qualified installer.
The range must be properly
connected to the proper gas
supply and checked for leaks. If
needed, the range must also be
properly connected to electrical
supply and grounded.
To reduce the risk of tipping of
the appliance, the appliance must
be secured by properly installed
anti-tip bracket(s). To check if the
bracket(s) is installed properly,
remove the storage drawer (see
page 8) and verify that the anti-tip
bracket(s) is engaged.
Gas fuels and combustion can
result in potential exposure to
chemicals known to cause cancer
or reproductive harm. For
example, benzene is a chemical
which is a part of the gas supplied
to the range. It is consumed in the
flame during combustion.
However, exposure to a small
amount of benzene is possible if a
gas leak occurs. Formaldehyde,
carbon monoxide and soot are by
products of incomplete
combustion. Properly adjusted
burners with a bluish rather than
a yellow flame will minimize
incomplete combustion.
4. DO NOT operate the range if it is
not working properly, or if it has
been damaged.
5. DO NOT use the range for
warming or heating the room.
Persons could be burned or
injured, or a fire could start.
6. Use the range only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
7. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
garments when using the range.
They could ignite if they touch a
surface burner and you could be
burned.
8. DO NOT touch surface burners,
areas near burners or interior
surfaces of oven. Areas near
surface burners and interior
surfaces of an oven become hot
enough to cause burns. During
use, DO NOT touch, or let clothing
or other flammable materials
contact surface burners, areas
near surface burners or interior
surfaces of oven. 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, the
oven door and window.
9. Make sure the utensils you use
are large enough to contain food
and avoid boil-overs and spill
overs. Heavy splattering or spill
overs left on a range can ignite
and burn you. Pan size is
especially important in deep fat
frying.
10. 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.
11. 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. They could catch on
fire.
12. Check to be sure glass cooking
utensils are safe for use on the
cooktop. 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.
13. DO NOT use decorative covers or
trivets over the surface burners.
14. DO NOT heat unopened
containers. They could explode.
The hot contents could cause
burns and container particles
could cause injury.
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15. Grease is flammable and should
be handled carefully. Let fat cool
before attempting to handle it. DO
NOT allow grease to collect
around cooktop or in vents. Wipe
spill-overs immediately.
16. DO NOT use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming pan.
Smother flaming pan on range 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.
17. Never leave surface burners
unattended at high heat settings.
A boil-over could result and cause
smoking and greasy spill-overs
that may ignite,
18. Make sure surface burners are off
when you are finished, and when
you aren’t watching.
19. Use care when opening oven door.
Let hot air or steam escape before
removing or replacing food.
20. Always position oven racks in
desired location while oven is
cool,
21. DO NOT store flammable
materials on or near the range.
They could explode or burn.
22. DO NOT store things children
might want above the range.
Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
23. 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.
24. NEVER use a match or other flame
to look for a gas leak. Explosion
and injury could result.
25. Know where your main gas shut
off valve is located.
26. Keep range vents unobstructed.
27. Clean your range regularly. See
care and cleaning instructions in
this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Be sure all range parts are cool
28.
before cleaning.
DO NOT clean door seal. It is
29.
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 use oven cleaners. No
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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,
31.
remove broiler pan, broiler grid,
oven racks and other utensils. Do
not use your oven to clean
miscellaneous parts.
DO NOT repair or replace any
32.
part of the range unless
specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Disconnect the electrical supply
33.
before servicing the range.
Parts & Features
Models FGS385V & FGS395V (shown)
Oven vent
Surface burners
Surface burner
grates
Model and serial
number plate
(under cooktop)
Anti-tip bracket
Storage drawer
Electronic oven control
Control panel
Oven rack guide
Oven burner
(not shown)
Fiberglass
heat seal
Removable
oven door
Window (Model FGS395V
only)
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Using Your Range
Models FGS385V & FGS395V (shown)
Surface burner marker
Left front
control knob
Using the surface burners
Control knobs must be pushed in, then
turned to the LITE position. The
clicking sound is the ignition sparking.
To stop the clicking sound after the
burner lights, turn the control knob
back to a desired setting. The control
knob can be set anywhere between HI
and OFF.
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner
marker shows which surface burner is
turned on by that knob.
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.
Use LITE to light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control back to a
desired setting to stop the clicking of
the ignition.
Use a high setting to start food
cooking; to bring liquids to a boil.
Use a medium setting to continue
cooking or to fry chicken or pancakes;
for gravy, puddings and icing; to cook
large amounts of vegetables.
Use a low setting to keep food warm
until ready to serve.
NOTE: Do not cook with the control in
the LITE position.
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Left rear
control knob
Push in
and turn
Right rear
control knob,
Right front
control knob
Oven light switch
In case of a prolonged power failure
Surface burners 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.
Awarning
Burn, Fire And Explosion Hazard
■ Burner flame should not extend
beyond the edge of the cooking
utensil. The flame can 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 2. Failure
to follow these precautions could
result in explosion or fire.
■ Do not attempt to light the oven
burner during a power failure.
Personal injury could result.
The electronic oven controls
There are three parts in the oven control
section:
- The digital display.
- The command buttons.
- The Time/Temp Set Knob and Set/
Cancel button.
Instructions for each oven control are
covered on the following pages. Read
them carefully.
When you first plug in the range, the
display will show four flashing "8"s. If
after you set the clock (page 5) the
display again shows four flashing "8"s,
your electricity was off for a while. Reset
the clock.
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When you are not using the oven, this is
an accurate digital clock. When using
the oven or Minute Timer, the display
will show the time, temperature settings
and what command buttons have been
pressed.
When showing the time-of-day, the
display will show the hour and minutes.
When using the Minute Timer, the
display shows minutes and seconds m
the following sequence:
■ For settings from 0 minutes to 1
minute 55 seconds, the display will
increase in 5-second increments.
■ For settings from 2 minutes to 9
minutes 50 seconds, the display will
increase in 10-second increments.
■ For settings from 10-59 minutes, the
display will increase in 1 minute
increments.
■ For settings from 1 hour to 1 hour
55 minutes, the display will
increase in 5-second increments.
■ For settings from 2 hours to 9 hours
50 minutes, the display will
increase in 10-second increments.
When using Cook Time, the display
shows hours and minutes.
Command buttons
The command buttons tell the oven what
to do and in what order. A few
examples:
- Clock tells the oven you are going to
set the clock.
- Set/Cancel tells the oven to turn off.
Each command button (except Set/
Cancel) has its own indicator. The
indicator comes on when you touch the
command buttons.
Time/Temp Set Knob
TIME/TEMP
SET
Using the electronic Minute Timer
Using the oven
Baking
Once you’ve pushed a command button
to tell the oven what you want it to do,
you’ll use the Time/Temp Set Knob to set
a temperature or time. Turning the
Time/Temp Set Knob clockwise
increases the number on the display.
Turning the Time/Temp Set Knob
counterclockwise decreases the number
on the display.
Setting the clock
Push the Clock button. The TIME
indicator will show in the display.
Release the Clock button.
Turn the Time/Temp Set Knob until
the correct time shows in the large
display.
Push the Set/Cancel button to
complete time-of-day entry.
The Minute Timer does not start or stop
the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It
can be set in minutes and seconds up to
9 hours 50 minutes. You will hear three
beeps when the set time is up.
1. Push the Timer button. The TIMER
indicator will come on and the
large display will show “0:00".
2. Turn the Time/Temp Set Knob until
the desired time shows in the large
display. The Minute Timer will
begin counting down 2 seconds
after the time is set.
When time is up, you will hear
three beeps.
To cancel the Minute Timer:
■ Push the Timer button and hold it
down for 3 seconds until time-ofday appears in the large display or
turn the Time/Temp Set Knob until
’’0;00’’ shows in the large display.
Using the Set/Cancel button
SET/
CANCEL
The Set/Cancel button will cancel any
command except for times set with the
Minute Timer button. The large display
will then show the time-of-day or, if
Minute Timer is also being used, the
time remaining.
Position the racks properly before
turning on the oven. To change
rack position, pull rack out to stop,
raise front edge and lift out.
The racks should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least
1 1/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between
the sides of the pan and the oven
walls and other pans.
2. Push the Bake Temp button.
°F" will show in the small
display.
3. To set a baking temperature, turn
the Time/Temp Set Knob until the
desired temperature shows in the
small display. The display will
increase in 5°F increments. The
BAKE and ON indicators will come
on.
4. The oven is preheated when you
hear one beep.
5. Put food in the oven.
During baking, the oven burner will
turn on and off to keep the oven
temperature at the setting.
6. When baking is done, push the Set/
Cancel button or turn 'Time/Temp
Set Knob
until°F" shows in the
small display. The oven wiU then
shut off.
NOTE: The oven automatically turns off
after 11 hours, 55 minutes.
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