Whirlpool SF3020EKQ3 User Manual
®
STANDARD CLEANING
GAS RANGE
Use & Care Guide
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Manuel de Uso y Cuidado
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Table of Contents/Índice ...................................... 2
To the installer: Please leave this
instruction book with the unit.
To the consumer: Please read and
keep this book for future reference.
Para el instalador: favor de dejar este
manual de instrucciones con la unidad.
Para el consumidor: favor de leer y guardar
este manual para futuras referencias.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ÍNDICE
RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3
The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................4
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5
COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................6
Cooktop/Oven Temperature Controls .........................................6
Pilot Lights....................................................................................6
Surface Burners ...........................................................................7
Home Canning .............................................................................7
Cookware ..................................................................................... 7
OVEN USE.......................................................................................8
Electronic Clock/Timer.................................................................8
Display..........................................................................................8
Clock ............................................................................................8
Timer.............................................................................................8
Aluminum Foil...............................................................................8
Positioning Racks and Bakeware ................................................8
Bakeware......................................................................................9
Oven Vent..................................................................................... 9
Baking and Roasting....................................................................9
Broiling.......................................................................................... 9
RANGE CARE ...............................................................................10
Removing the Oven Bottom ......................................................10
General Cleaning........................................................................10
Oven Light ..................................................................................11
Oven Door ..................................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................12
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................13
WARRANTY ..................................................................................14
SEGURIDAD DE LA ESTUFA.......................................................15
El soporte antivuelco..................................................................16
PIEZAS Y CARACTERÍSTICAS ...................................................17
USO DE LA SUPERFICIE DE COCCIÓN....................................18
Controles de temperatura de la superficie
de cocción y del horno...............................................................18
Luces pilotos ..............................................................................18
Quemadores exteriores..............................................................19
Enlatado casero..........................................................................19
Utensilios de cocina ...................................................................19
USO DEL HORNO.........................................................................20
El reloj/temporizador electrónico ...............................................20
Pantalla.......................................................................................20
Reloj............................................................................................20
Temporizador .............................................................................20
Papel de aluminio.......................................................................21
Posición de las parrillas y los utensilios para hornear...............21
Utensilios para hornear ..............................................................21
Ducto de escape del horno........................................................22
Cómo hornear y asar..................................................................22
Cómo asar..................................................................................22
CUIDADO DE LA ESTUFA ...........................................................23
Para quitar el fondo del horno....................................................23
Limpieza general ........................................................................23
Luz del horno..............................................................................24
Puerta del horno.........................................................................24
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................25
AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................26
GARANTÍA.....................................................................................27
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RANGE SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
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 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, call the fire department.
•
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list
of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde,
carbon monoxide, toluene, and soot.
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The Anti-Tip Bracket
The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the
anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.
WARNING
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.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
• Slide range forward.
• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.
• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
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.
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.
Be sure the
■ 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PARTS AND FEATURES
G
H
This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The
locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.
Control Panel
AB C DEF
140
170
200
250
300
350
BROIL
550
500
450
400
Range
A. Left rear burner control knob
B. Left front burner control knob
A
B
C
D
C. Oven temperature control knob
D. Right front burner control knob
E. Right rear burner control knob
F. Surface burner locator
I
J
E
F
A. Oven vent
B. Center grate (on some models)
C. Surface burners and grates
D. Anti-tip bracket
E. Model and serial number plate (behind
left side of broiler door)
F. Broiler door
G. Manual oven light switch
H. Electronic clock/timer
I. Control panel
J. Door gasket
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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop/Oven Temperature Controls
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the
edge of the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Power failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be
lighted manually. Hold a lighted match near a burner and turn
knob counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to
setting.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some
models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire
cooktop area may become hot.
Pilot Lights
(on some models)
LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS
Before the range is used, standing pilot must be lighted. It will
stay lighted even after the burners are turned off.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LITE.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without
cookware on the grate.
To Set Burner Temperature:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All four surface burners will click. Only the burner with the
control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW. The clicking
will stop. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat
levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
LITE
HI
MED
■ Light the burner.
■ Start food cooking.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■ Stew or steam foods.
To Light Surface Burner Pilots:
1. Make sure all controls are turned off.
2. Remove the surface grates from cooktop.
3. Place a lighted match through small holes located between
the front and rear burners on cooktop. The pilot flame should
be seen through each pilot hole.
4. Replace cooktop grates.
To Light Oven Pilot:
1. Make sure the oven temperature control knob is turned off.
2. Open the broiler door.
3. Remove broiler pan and grid.
4. Hold a lighted match over the oven burner pilot located at the
rear of the burner. To make lighting the pilot easier, use a long
(fireplace) match.
LO ■ Keep food warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
■ Simmer.
To S et O ve n Te mpe ra tur e:
Push in and turn oven control knob to desired temperature
setting.
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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 (121°C). The burner will
take 50 to 60 seconds to light.
6. Replace the broiler pan and grid and close broiler door.
Surface Burners
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help prevent poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the
“General Cleaning” section.
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the gas tube opening. Protect it from spillovers
by always using a burner cap.
A
B
A. 1-1½" (25-38 mm)
B. Burner ports
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.
To Cl ea n:
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach
or rust removers.
1. Remove the surface burner grates.
2. Remove burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to “General Cleaning” section.
3. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
4. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a
trained repair specialist.
■ Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements
or surface burners at the same time.
■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.
■ On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit
is recommended. If not installed, the life of the coil element
will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for ordering
instructions.
■ For more information, contact your local U.S. Government
Agricultural Department Extension Office. Companies that
manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.
Cookware
IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-
fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used
as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or
grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
On some models, griddles with nonstick surfaces should not be
used in the broiler.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
Cast iron
■ Heats quickly and evenly.
■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
■ Heats slowly and evenly.
■ Good for browning and frying.
■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
5. Replace the burner cap.
6. Replace surface burner grates.
7. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the
sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
■ Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1"
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
■ Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper
■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain
■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-onsteel or cast
iron
Stainless steel ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.
■ A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
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OVEN USE
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times, or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well
ventilated room.
Electronic Clock/Timer
(on some models)
A
D
A. Timer
B. Display
C. Increase
D. Clock
E. Decrease
Display
When power is first supplied to the range, “12:00” will appear on
the display.
If “12:00” appears at any other time, a power failure has
occurred. Reset the Clock. See “Clock” section.
Any time the Timer is not in use, the display will show the time of
day.
CB
E
To Set:
1. Touch T I MER.
The small green light next to the Timer button will flash during
programming.
2. Touch th e “up” or “down” arrow pads to set length of time.
3. Touch T I MER.
Colon will begin flashing, and the Timer will begin counting
down.
To display the time of day while the Timer is counting down,
press CLOCK. Time of day will be displayed until the Timer
button is pressed or until the Timer reaches zero.
When there is one minute of time remaining, the display will
begin counting down in seconds and a “beep” will sound.
When the Timer reaches zero, the display will show “0:00”
and four short tones will sound. A series of four tones will
sound until the Timer is canceled.
To Cancel: Touch TIMER once in the Timer mode.
Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil,
liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the
oven bottom finish.
■ On those models with bottom vents, do not block or cover
the oven bottom vents.
■ Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to
move freely for best cooking results.
■ To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is
at least 1" (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up
at the edges.
Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven
door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain
finish.
Clock
This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.
To Set:
Before setting, make sure the Timer is off.
1. Touch CLOCK.
The colon will flash during Clock programming.
2. Touch the “up” or “down” arrow pads to set the time of day.
The time can be changed in either small or 10-minute
increments by touching a pad briefly or by touching and
holding a pad.
3. Touch CLOCK. The colon will stop flashing when the Clock is
active.
Timer
The Timer can be set in hours and minutes up to 9 hours,
50 minutes, and it counts down the set time. The Timer does not
start or stop the oven.
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RACKS
Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks
with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. For best
performance, cook on one rack. Place the rack so the top of food
will be centered in the oven. To move a rack, pull it out to the stop
position, raise the front edge, then lift out.
FOOD RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys,
angel food cakes
Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
1 or 2
2
2 or 3
BAKEWARE
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2"
(5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the
following chart as a guide.
NUMBER OF
PAN( S)
1 Center of rack.
2 Side by side or slightly staggered.
POSITION ON RACK
Oven Vent
A
3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
that no bakeware piece is directly over
another.
Bakeware
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow
manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size
recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.
BAKEWARE/
RESULTS
Light colored
aluminum
■ Light golden
crusts
■ Even browning
Dark aluminum
and other
bakeware with
dark, dull and/or
nonstick finish
■ Brown, crisp
crusts
Insulated cookie
sheets or baking
pans
■ Little or no
bottom
browning
Stainless steel
■ Light, golden
crusts
■ Uneven
browning
Stoneware
■ Crisp crusts
Ovenproof
glassware,
ceramic glass or
ceramic
■ Brown, crisp
crusts
RECOMMENDATIONS
■ Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe.
■ May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).
■ Use suggested baking time.
■ For pies, breads and casseroles, use
temperature recommended in
recipe.
■ Place rack in center of oven.
■ Place in the bottom third of oven.
■ May need to increase baking time.
■ May need to increase baking time.
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).
A. Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven
vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and
cleaning results. Never set plastics, paper or other items that
could melt or burn near the oven vent.
Baking and Roasting
Do not place food or cookware directly on the oven door or the
oven bottom.
Before baking and roasting, position the racks according to the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is
not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food
in, unless recommended in the recipe.
To Bake or Roast:
1. Push in and turn the oven control knob to the desired
temperature setting.
2. Place food in oven.
The oven burner will cycle on and off to keep the oven
temperature at the setting.
3. Push in and turn oven control knob to OFF when finished.
Broiling
BROILER
The broiler is located below the oven door. The broiler pan and
grid pull out for easy access. Always broil with the broiler and
oven doors closed.
■ To avoid damage to the broiler, do not step on or apply
weight to the broiler door while it is open.
■ Do not preheat broiler before use. Completely close broiler
door during broiling.
■ Do not use broiler drawer for storage.
■ Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the appliance.
It is designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and
smoke.
■ For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The
bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier
cleaning.
■ Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on
the edges to prevent curling.
■ Pull out broiler pan to stop position before turning or
removing food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of
juices. Very thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to
be turned.
■ After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing
the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated
oven, making cleaning more difficult.
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