Whirlpool SBl3OPER User Manual

Whirloool

Home^^ Appliances

Use & Care Guide

Clock/Minute
Timer

Start time

Oven burner
(not shown)

Model and serial
number plate

stop time

SalAnlAr

. Manual oven light switch

Control panel

Oven control

knob

Oven vent

Oven light

Continuous-

cleaning baking/

. roasting oven

Broiler pan

rack

Broiler

compartment

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

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

CONTINUOUS-€LEANING GAS

BUILT-IN OVEN

SB130PER

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Contents

Page
Important Safety Instructions
Using Your Oven

Setting the clock.............................................5

Using the Minute Timer..................................5

Using the oven control

Baking/roasting (upper oven)

Broiling (lower compartment)
Using the automatic MEALTIMER™ clock

The oven vent..............................................11

Caring For Your Oven ......................................11

Control panel and knobs

Removable oven doors................................12

Removal and replacement of oven
Using the continuous-cleaning oven and

broiler compartment

Cleaning tips

The oven light

If You Need Service Or Assistance

Whiripooi Cooking Product Warranty ...............20

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be

easier to remove before the oven is used. To

remove any remaining glue:

• Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.

or

• Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as described
above.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,

flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can

damage the finish. See “Important Safety
Instructions" on page 3.

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

Please complete and mail the Owner Registra

tion Card provided with this product. Then

complete the form below. Have this information

ready if you need service or call with a question.

• Copy model and serial numbers from plate
(located as shown) and purchase date from

9

sales slip.

• Keep this book, the Cooking Guide and sales
slip together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

You are responsible for:

• Installing the oven where it is protected from the
elements, and in a wall or cabinet strong
enough to support its weight. (See the Installa

tion Instructions.)

• Making sure the oven is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.

• Properly maintaining the oven.

• Using the oven only for jobs expected of a
home oven.

Important Safety Instructions

Gas ovens 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 satisfac
tory operation.

Awarning

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or
damage when using the oven, follow basic precautions, including
the following:

WARNING: If the information in this manuai is not foiiowed exactly, a

fire or explosion may resuit causing property damage, personai injury
or death.

Do not store or use gasoiine or other fiammabie vapors and iiquids in

the vicinity of this or any other appiiance.
WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to iight any appliance.

• Do not touch any eiectrical 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, cali the fire department.

instaiiation and service must be performed by a qualified instailer, service

agency or the gas supplier.

' Install or locate the oven only in accordance

with the provided Installation Instructions.
The oven must be installed by a qualified
installer. The oven must be properly
connected to the proper gas supply and
checked for leaks. The oven 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.

' Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or

not working properly.

' Do not use the oven 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 oven only for its intended use as

described in this manual.

' Do not wear loose or hanging garments

when using the oven. They could ignite if
they touch a hot surface and you could be
burned.

■ DO NOT TOUCH INTERIOR SURFACES
OF OVEN. 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 interior

surfaces of oven until they have had
sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the
oven may become hot enough to cause
burns; such as, the oven vent opening, the
surface near the vent opening, the oven
door and the oven door window.

' Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp

potholders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not use a towel or
bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on
fire.

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

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Important Safety Instructions
Continued

Grease is flammable. 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 multipurpose dry chemical
or foam-type extinguisher.

’ Use care when opening oven door. Let hot

air or steam escape before removing or
replacing food.

' Always posKion oven rack(s) in desired

location while oven is cool.

> Do not store flammable materials in or

near the oven. The fumes can create an
explosion and/or fire hazard.

> Do not store things children might want

above the oven. Children could be burned
or injured while climbing on it.

' Do not leave children alone or unattended in

area where the oven is in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the oven. They could be burned or
injured.

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-

• 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.

• Keep oven vents unobstructed.

• Clean your oven regularly. See care and
cleaning instructions in this manual.

• Do not clean door 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 use oven cleaners. No commercial
oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or

around any part of the oven.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the
oven unless specifically recommended in

this manual. All other servicing should be

referred to a qualified technician.

• Disconnect the electrical supply before
sen/icing the oven.

Using Your Oven

This oven is equipped with an electric ignitor. The
electric ignitor automatically lights the oven
burner each time it is used. This oven cannot be
used in case of prolonged power failure.

Setting the clock

Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set
the Ciock.

1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn in
either direction until clock shows the correct

time of day.

2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn
clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to
OFF. The clock setting wiii change if you

push in the knob when turning.

Using the Minute Tinier

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.

Do not push in the knob when setting

the Minute Timer.

1. Without pushing it in, turn the Minute Timer
Knob until the timer hand passes the setting

you want.

Using Your Oven

Continued

2. Without pushing in, turn the knob back to the
setting you want.

When the time is up, a buzzer will sound.
To stop the buzzer, turn the Minute Timer
hand to OFF.

NOTE: Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer
Knob changes the clock setting.

Using the oven control

The oven control is used to control the upper
oven temperature for baking or roasting, or to
broil in the lower broiler compartment. Baking and
broiling cannot be done at the same time.

Baking/roasting (upper oven)

1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on
the oven. To change rack position, pull rack
out to stop, raise front edge and lift out.

When using one rack, the rack should be
placed so the top of the food will be centered
in the oven. Always leave at least ^'/i to 2
inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan
and the oven walls and other pans. For more
information, see the Cooking Guide.

2. Set the Selector to Cook.

x) auto

))) cook

oven control

oven control

3. Push in and turn the Oven Control Knob to the
baking/roasting temperature you want. The
oven burner will automatically light in 50-60
seconds.

4. When baking, preheat the oven for 10 minutes.
Put food in the oven.

NOTE: Do not preheat when roasting or

cooking items such as casseroles. Do not
place food directly on the oven bottom.

5. During baking/roasting, the oven burner will

turn on and off to keep the oven temperature
at the setting.

When baking/roasting is done, turn the

Oven Control Knob to OFF.