Whirlpool SF3000SY/EY, SF302BSY/BEY, SF304BSY, SF3000SY, SF3000EY Use And Care Manual

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A Note To You

Important Safety

Instructions

3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7

Caring For Your

Range

H You Need Assistance Or Service

Warranty

Call TOLL-FREE With Questions or Comments: 1-800-253-1301

STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGES

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

MODELS SF3000SY/EY

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A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool 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 appliance. This will help us notify you about any new informa-

tion 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 instructrons given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as

This symbol will help you avoid actions which

personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, I-800-253-1 301, is TOLL-FREE, 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 21. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. 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

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 the range, follow basic precautions, including

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.

DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH; DO NOT USE ANY PHONEINYOUR 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.

General

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.

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.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance, the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. To check if the bracket is installed properly, see “The anti-tip bracket” on page 15.

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.

Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or

injured, or a fire could stat-t.

Do not attempt to light the oven burner on electric ignition models 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 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 and the oven door.

Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface burner and you could be burned.

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. 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 explo-

sion 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 splattering 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, earthen-

ware 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.

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 removing or replacing food.

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 multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

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.

On some models, disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range.

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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.

Anti-tip bracket (on wall behind backguard) I

Oven vent Surface burners

and grates

Model and serial number plate (under cookto

Broiler drawer

Control panel

- Oven burner (not shown)

Control panel

Surface burner markers

Right rear

Right front

control knob

Left rear

Left front

Oven temperature

control knob

control

Using Your Range

In This Section

Page

Using the surface burners

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Adjusting the oven temperature control ....... .13

Positioning racks and pans

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Broiling

..............................................................

For best air circulation ..................................... 10

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

Lighting standing pilots.. ................................. 11

The oven vent ................................................... 14

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

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

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.

Using the surface burners

Your range is equipped with either standing pilots or electric ignitors. Standing pilots must be lit

initially with a match following the directions on page 11. The pilot light will remain lit when the burners are turned off. To turn a burner on again,

just push in and turn the control knob to LITE and

the burner will light. Electric ignitors automatically

light the burners each time the control knob is

turned to LITE.

Push in and turn

Control knobs must be pushed in and turned to the LITE position. On electric ignitor models, the clicking sound is the ignitor sparking.

After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting. The control knob can be set

anywhere between HI and LO.

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.

9 Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.

Toughen liver, fish and seafood.

Scorch delicate sauces and custards.

Cause a boilover.

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.

SElTING 1 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.

Medium . 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 with electric ignitors 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. Power failures will not affect standing pilots.

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 3. Failure to follow these precau-

tions could result in explosion or fire.

Cookware tips

There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the right cooking utensils for your needs.

For best results and greater fuel efficiency, use

flat-bottomed utensils. NOTE: Woks, canners and teakettles with flat

bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments.

The pan should have straight sides and a tightfitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight. Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food.

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.

. Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat-

resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges or areas where food might collect.

Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty.

Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. It can overheat and may damage the utensil or cooking product.

Use utensils only as they were 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

ttie surface burners.

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