Whirlpool SF3000SG, SF3020SG, SF302BSG User Manual

Standard-Cleaning

Gas Range

A Note to You.............2

Range Safety .............3

Parts and Features .... 5

Using Your Range ......6

Caring for Your

Range ......................16

Troubleshooting .......22

Requesting Assistance or

Service .....................24

Index ........................27

Warranty .................. 28

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

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

4.65 Cubic Foot Oven

MODEL SF3000SG SF3020SG SF302BSG

PART NO. 8053369 Rev. A

1-800-253-1301

Call our Consumer Assistance Center

with questions or comments.

A NOTE TO YOU

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance.

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. 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 Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see diagram in the “Parts and Features” section).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance

and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone

Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.

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

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

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supplier’s instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service

agency or the gas supplier.

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RANGE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t

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All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

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Anti-Tip Bracket

Range Foot

Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. See the installation instructions for details. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns

to children and adults.

Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:

Slide range forward.

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Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.

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Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

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RANGE SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical

shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.

• CAUTION – Do not store items of interest to

children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range –children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

• Proper Installation – The range, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

• This range is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

• Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the appliance.

• Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room.

• Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the doors or drawers.

• Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

• Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

• Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

For self-cleaning ranges –

• Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage before initiating the cleaning cycle.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

(Models SF302BSG and SF3020SG shown)

Oven vent

(p. 14)

Surface burners and grates

(pp. 8, 16, 17, 18)

Control panel

(pp. 5, 16)

Anti-tip bracket

(p. 15)

Door stop clip

(p.19, 20)

Model and serial number plate

(behind left side of broiler door)

Broiler door

(p. 13)

CONTROL PANEL

Gasket

(p.17)

Surface burner marker

(shows which burner you are setting)

Left rear control knob

Left front control knob

Oven temperature control knob

Right front control knob

Right rear control knob

USING YOUR RANGE

LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS

Your range comes with standing pilots. When you first use your range, you have to light the standing pilot. The pilot light will stay lit when you turn off the burners.

To light surface burner pilots:

1. Make sure all controls are turned off.

4. The pilot flame should be

⁄4 to 3⁄8 inch high. If the pilot flame needs adjustment, turn the pilot adjustment screw located near the manifold pipe, behind the control panel.

2. Remove the surface burner grates from the

cooktop. Lift up the cooktop. (See “Lift-up cooktop and surface burners” section.)

3. To light, hold a lit match over the pilot light

located between the front and back burners.

5. Lower the cooktop and replace the grates before

using the surface burners.

LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS (CONT.)

To light the oven burner pilot:

1. Make sure the oven temperature control knob is

turned off.

USING YOUR RANGE

4. Hold a lit match over the oven burner pilot located

at the rear of the burner. NOTE: To make it easier to reach the pilot, use a long (fireplace) match.

2. Open the broiler door.

3. Remove the broiler pan and grid.

5. After the oven burner pilot is burning steadily,

check the burner lighting by turning the oven temperature control knob to a temperature at or above 250°F. The burner will take 50-60 seconds to light.

6. Replace the broiler pan and grid and close

the door.

USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE SURFACE BURNERS

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Fire Hazard

Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan.

Turn off all controls when not cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or fire.

Using the control knobs

Place a filled pan on the burner grate before

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turning on the surface burner. Do not operate a burner for extended periods of time without having cookware on the grate.

Push in the control knob and turn it counter-

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clockwise to the LIGHT position. Make sure the burner has lit.

After the burner lights,

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turn the control knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW.

Burner heat settings

Use the following chart as a guide.

SETTING LIGHT

HIGH

Mid-range

(between HIGH and LOW)

LOW

NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware

which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The cookware could overheat, causing damage to the cookware or cooking product.

RECOMMENDED USE

To light the burner.

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To start food cooking.

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To bring liquid to a boil.

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To hold a 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

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vegetables. To keep food warm.

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To melt chocolate or butter.

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To simmer.

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Easy ways to save energy

To help shorten your cooking time, use the least

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amount of liquid possible.

Preheat your pots and pans only when

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recommended and for the shortest time possible.

Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn

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the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.

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