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HOW TO MAKE A HOME RullJ.”
UseAndCare
A Note to You
Important Safety
Instructions
Parts and Features 6
Using Your Range 7
Caring for Your
Range
If You Need
Assistance
or Service
Warranty
1-800-253-1301
Call us with questions or comments.
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STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGES
TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS
INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND
KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MODELS SF3020SW/EW
SF305BSW/EW
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges are easy to use,
save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years of
trouble-free operation, we 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 information 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 instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire,
/ detectrical shock.
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For more information, see the “The anti-tip
bracket” on page 15.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
.ALL RANGES CAN TIP.
.INJURY TO PERSONS
COULD RESULT.
. INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICE PACKED
WITH RANGE.
.SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301,
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 23. 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
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Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
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Important Safety Instructions
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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
or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
risk of fire,
electrical
shock, injury to persons,
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion could 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:
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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 supplier’s instructions.
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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
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Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation flame will minimize incomplete combusInstructions. 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.
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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 could cause cancer or
reproductive harm. Properly adjusted
burners with a blue, rather than a yellow,
tion. Venting with a hood or an open
window will further minimize exposure.
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Do not store things children might want
above the range. Children could be burned
or injured while climbing on it.
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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.
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Do not operate the range if it is damaged
or not working properly.
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l Do not use the range for warming or
heating the room. Persons could be
burned or injured, or a fire could start.
l 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.
l Use the range only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
l 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, such as the oven
vent opening, the surface near the vent
opening, the cooktop, and the oven door,
could also become hot enough to
cause burns.
l Do not wear loose or hanging garments
when using the range. They could ignite
if they touch an open flame and you
could be burned.
l Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces could result in
burns from steam. Do not let potholder
touch an open flame. Do not use a towel
or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could
catch on fire.
l Keep range vents unobstructed.
l Do not heat unopened containers. They
could explode. The hot contents could
cause burns and container particles
could cause injury.
l Do not store flammable materials on or
near the range. The fumes could create
an explosion and/or fire hazard.
l Do not use the oven for storage.
l Do not use aluminum foil to line area
around burners, oven bottom, or any
other part of the range. Use aluminum
foil only as recommended in this manual.
l Never use a match or other flame to look
for a gas leak. Explosion and injury could
result.
l Know where your main gas shutoff valve
is located.
When using the cooktop
l 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 could
ignite and burn you. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying.
l Check to be sure glass cooking utensils
are safe for use on the range. 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.
l Never leave surface burners unattended
at high heat settings. A boilover could
result and cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that could ignite.
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l 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.
l Do not use decorative covers or trivets
over the surface burners.
When usina the oven
l Always position the oven rack(s) in
desired location while oven is cool.
l Use care when opening oven door. Let
hot air or steam escape before removing
or replacing food.
Grease
l Grease is flammable. Do not allow
grease to collect around cooktop or in
vents. Wipe spillovers immediately.
Care and cleaning
l Do not clean door heat seal. It is essen-
tial 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.
l 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.
l Any additions, changes, or conversions
required in order for this appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application needs
must be made by a Whirlpool service
company or Qualified Agency.
l Disconnect the electrical supply and the
gas supply at the shutoff valve near the
range before servicing the range.
l 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.
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part, and
Features
T~is section contains captioned
the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Oven vent
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ihStrati0n.S
of your range. Use them to become familiar with
Jl panel
Broiler drawer
Control panel
Left tronl
control knob control knob control knob
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Left rear
Oven temperature Right front
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control knob control knob
burner
shown)
Right rear
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Using Your Range
In This Section
Page
Using the surface burners ..,............ , 7
Positioning
For best air circulation .,.................. 10
Lighting standing pilots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Baking/roasting
Adjusting the oven temperature
control
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.
racks and
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Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Energy saving tips
The oven vent
The anti-tip bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 counterclockwise to LITE and
the burner will light. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time the control
knob is turned to LITE.
Push in the control knob and turn counterclockwise to the LITE position. On electric
ignitor models, the clicking sound is the ignitor
sparking. Visually check that burner has lit.
After the burner lights, turn the control
knob to the desired setting. You can set the
control knob anywhere between HI and OFF.
Surface burner
marker -gg
Push in and turn
counterclockwise
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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:
l Char bacon and cause curling.
l Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.
l Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.
l Scorch delicate sauces and custards.
l Cause a boilover.
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Until you get used to the settings, use
the following as a guide. For best results,
start cooking at the high setting; then turn
the control knob down to continue cooking.
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LITE
RECOMMENDED USE
l To light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control
back to a desired setting.
HI
Medium
l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pancakes.
l For gravy, pudding, and
icing.
l To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
l To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
Fire and Explosion Hazard
l If the flame should go out while cook-
ing, 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 precautions
could result in explosion or fire.
l 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.
l Burner flame should not extend
beyond the edge of the cooking
utensil. The flame could burn you and
cause poor cooking results.
NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the
LITE position.
In case of a prolonged power
failure
Surface burners can be manually lighted.
Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the
control knob to the LITE position. After the
burner lights, turn the control knob to the
desired setting.
Product Damage Hazard
Do not leave an empty utensil, or one
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface
burner.
The utensil could overheat and could
damage the utensil or cooking product.
Cookware tips
No one brand of cookware is best for all
people. Knowing something about pan
materials and construction will help you
select the correct cookware for your needs.
l NOTE: For best results and greater fuel
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware in good condition.
l The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
l 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.
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l Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached
to the pan.
l Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be
sure there are no crevices, rough edges, or
areas where food might collect.
l Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are
full or empty.
l Use cookware only as it was 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 the surface burners.
Home canning information
The large diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can cause
damage to the cooktop.
To protect your range:
l For best results, use a canner which can
be centered over the surface burner.
l Do not place canner on two surface
burners at the same time. Too much heat
will build up and will damage the cooktop.
l Start with hot water. This reduces the
time the control is set on high. Reduce
heat setting to lowest position needed to
keep water boiling.
l Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
Positioning racks and pans
For baking/roasting with one rack, place
the rack so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD
=rozen pies, large
‘oasts, turkeys, angel
RACK POSITION
1st or 2nd rack
guide from bottom
‘ood cakes
Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast
2nd rack guide
from bottom
breads, casseroles,
meats
*Always position oven rack(s) in
desired location before turning oven
on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.
l If rack(s) must be moved while oven
is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to
protect hands.
l Do not place items on the open oven
door.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in burns.
Burn Hazard
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom
nonfrozen pies
When baking on two racks, arrange racks
on first and third rack guides from bottom.
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For best air circulation
Hot air must circulate around the pans in the
oven for even heat to reach all pans of the
oven. This results in better baking.
l Place the pans so that one is not directly
over the other.
l For best results, allow 1 ‘/z-2 inches
(4-5 cm) of space around each pan and
between pans and oven walls. There must
be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).
l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at
one time.
Use the following as a guide to determine
where to place the pans:
One pan
Place in the center of the oven rack.
Two pans
Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.
Three or four pans
Place in opposite corners on each oven rack.
Stagger pans so no pan is directly over
another.
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Lighting standing pilots
To light range pilots:
Make sure all controls are turned off.
1.
2.
Remove the surface burner grates from
the cooktop. Remove the cooktop. (See
“Removable cooktop” on page 17.)
To light, hold a lit match over the pilot
3.
light located between the front and back
burners. The pilot flame should be l/4 to
3/a in (.6-l cm) high.
4.
If the pilot flame needs adjustment,
turn the pilot adjustment screw midway
down the length of the manifold pipe,
behind the control panel.
5.
Lower the cooktop and replace the
grates before using the surface burners.
To light oven burner pilot:
1. Make sure the Oven Temperature
Control is turned off.
2. Pull broiler drawer open. Broiler door will
tilt down when opened.
3. Remove broiler pan, grid, and broiler
carriage (see “Removing the broiler
carriage” on page 19).
4. Hold a lit match over the oven burner
pilot located at the rear of the burner.
5. After the oven burner pilot is burning
steadily, check burner lighting by turning
the Oven Temperature Control to a
temperature above 140°F (60°C). The
burner will take 50-60 seconds to light.
6. Replace the broiler drawer.
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Baking/roasting
NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven
burner during a power failure. See “Important
Safety Instructions” on page 4 for more
information.
1. Position the rack(s) properly before
turning on the oven. To change rack
position, pull rack out to the stop, raise
the front edge, and lift out. For further
information, see “Positioning racks and
pans” on page 9.
2. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature
Control counterclockwise to the baking/
roasting temperature you want. The oven
burner will automatically light in 50-60
seconds.
3. When baking, preheat the oven for
10 minutes. Put food in the oven.
NOTES:
l Do not preheat when roasting or
cooking items such as casseroles.
l Do not place food directly on the oven
bottom.
4. During baking/roasting, the oven burner
will turn on and off to maintain the tem-
perature setting.
5. When baking/roasting is done, turn the
Oven Temperature Control clockwise to
OFF.
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Adjusting the oven temperature control
Although your new oven is properly adjusted
to provide accurate temperatures, it may
cook faster or slower than your old oven.
If, after using the oven for a period of time,
you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting
results, you can change the temperature
calibration by following these steps:
1. Make sure the Oven Temperature
Control Knob is turned to the off position.
Pull knob straight off and flip it over.
2. Loosen the locking screws inside the
control knob. Note the position of the
notches.
3. To lower the temperature, hold knob
handle firmly and turn skirt clockwise to
move the tooth a notch to the left. Each
notch equals about 10°F (5°C).
4. To raise the temperature, hold knob
handle firmly and turn skirt counterclockwise to move the tooth a notch to
the right. Each notch equals about 10°F
(5°C).
5. Tighten the locking screws and replace
the control knob.
Broiling
The broiler drawer is located below the oven
door. Always broil with the oven door
closed.
Product Damage Hazard
Do not step on or apply excess weight
to broiler drawer when open.
Doing so could damage the door.
Locking
screws. Notches
Skirt
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1. Pull the broiler drawer open. Broiler door
will tilt down when opened.
2.
Place broiler pan grid so grease can
drain down sides into lower part of the
broiler pan. See picture.
3.
Before the broiler is turned on, place
food on broiler pan and position the
broiler pan at one of the three levels.
4.
Close broiler drawer.
5.
Push in and turn the Oven Temperature
Control counterclockwise to BROIL.
The broiler will automatically light in
50-60 seconds.
6.
When broiling is done, turn the Oven
Temperature Control clockwise to OFF.
NOTE: Do not preheat the broiler before
using. Completely close the broiler drawer
during broiling.
Energy saving tips
Although the energy used for cooking is
usually a very small percentage of the total
energy used in the home, cooking energy
can be used efficiently. Here are some tips
to help you save energy when using your
cooking product:
l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides,
and tight-fitting lids.
l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
l Preheat pans only when recommended
and for the shortest time possible.
l Start food on higher heat settings, then
set surface burner control on low to
finish cooking.
l Use the more efficient surface burners
instead of the oven when possible.
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l Turn on the surface burner only after
placing filled pan on the burner grate.
l “Oven peeking” may cause heat loss,
longer cooking times, and unsatisfactory
baking results. Rely on your timer to keep
track of the cooking time.
l Bake cakes, pies, or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time to bake is right after a
meal has been cooked in oven.
l Preheat the oven no longer than
necessary.
l Plan your meals for the most efficient use
of the range. When using the oven to cook
one food, try to cook the rest of the meal in
it also.
l Do not preheat when broiling, roasting, or
cooking items such as casseroles.
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The oven vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven
through a vent located in lower part of
backguard. The vent is needed for air
circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor
baking/roasting will result.
NOTE: Never store plastics, paper, or other
items that could melt or burn near the oven
vent, or any of the surface burners.
Burn Hazard
When the oven is ON, pans and pan
handles left near the oven vent could
become hot enough to burn the user
and to melt plastics. Use potholders to
move pans.
The anti-tip bracket
The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much
force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured.
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l To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with properly
installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range.
l If range is moved for cleaning or service, check that anti-tip bracket
is engaged before using range.
Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury.
To verify the anti-tip bracket
is engaged:
. Look under the range (a flashlight may be
needed). Check that the anti-tip bracket
overlaps the base of the range, in the right
rear or left rear corner.
l See Installation Instructions for further
details.
Personal Injury Hazard
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Caring for Your Range
In This Section
Page
Surface burner
Removable cooktop
Surface burners
Your range is designed for easy care. You
can do most cleaning with items found
around your home. Cleaning your range
whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to
keep it looking and operating like new.
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Removing the oven door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Removing the broiler carriage . . . . . . . . 19
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17 Cleaning chart
Electrical Shock, Fire, and
l Keep appliance area clear and free of
combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
*Make sure all controls are OFF and the
range is cool before cleaning.
*Do not use bleach or rust removers.
.Do not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air.
Failure to follow these guidelines could
result in burns, electrical shock, fire, or
explosion.
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Explosion Hazard
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Surface burner grates
1. Make sure all surface burners are off and
the surrounding parts are cool.
2. Lift off the surface burner grates.
3. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water
or in a dishwasher. Use a nonabrasive,
plastic scrubbing pad for cooked-on
foods. Rinse and dry well.
4. Replace burner grates.
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Removable cooktop
1. Remove surface burner grates.
2. Lift front of cooktop enough to clear the
front of the range. Grasp both sides of
the cooktop, lift and pull forward to
remove.
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not try to clean under the cooktop
without removing it first.
Failure to follow this precaution could
result in personal injury from the cooktop
accidentally falling.
Product Damage Hazard
Do not drop the cooktop. Damage
could result to the porcelain and the
cooktop frame.
3. Wipe surface under the cooktop with
warm, soapy water and a sponge. Use a
soap-filled plastic scrubbing pad on
heavily soiled areas.
4. Replace cooktop by fitting studs on back
of cooktop into guide holes in rear vertical
supports. Lower front of cooktop. Avoid
hitting the control panel. Replace surface
burner grates.
Surface burners
1. Remove the cooktop, following the
instructions above.
2. Wipe off surface burners with warm,
soapy water and a sponge after each
use. To remove cooked-on food, soak
the burners in a vinegar and water
solution for 20-30 minutes. Scrub with a
plastic scrubbing pad.
3. If ports are clogged, clean with a
straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort
the ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to
clean the ports.
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4. Occasionally check the burner fjames
for proper size and shape as shown. A
good flame is blue in color. If flames lift
off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when
turned off, you may need to clean the
burners (see page 17), or call a qualified
technician for adjustment.
5. Replace cooktop.
Removing the oven door
Removing the oven door will help make it
easier to clean the oven.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Make sure all controls are OFF and the
oven is cool before removing oven
door.
Failure to do so could result in burns or
electrical shock.
Ports
Typical surface burner flame
at highest setting
To remove:
1. Open the door to the first stop position.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift it at
the same angle it is in.
3. To replace, fit the bottom corners of the
door over the ends of the hinges. Push
the door down evenly. The door will close
only when it is on the hinges correctly.
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Removing the broiler carriage
The broiler carriage can be removed for
easier cleaning.
To remove:
1. Pull broiler drawer open. Broiler door will
tilt down when opened.
2. Remove the broiler pan and grid.
3. Slightly lift broiler carriage and pull all
the way out.
To replace:
1. Push broiler carriage in until carriage is
locked under placement tab in rear of
broiler carriage body. Make sure spring
clip at front of carriage snaps into slot in
broiler carriage body. Carriage must be
snapped into body whenever you are
baking/roasting.
2. Replace broiler pan and grid.
3. Close broiler drawer all the way.
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Cleaning chart
Use the following table to help you clean your range.
PART
Control knobs
Control panels
Exterior surfaces
(other than control
panels)
WHAT TO USE
Sponge and warm, soapy
water
Sponge and warm, soapy
water
OR
Paper towel and spray
glass cleaner
Sponge and warm, soapy
water
HOW TO CLEAN
l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight
away from control panel.
l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do
not soak.
l Do not use steel wool or abrasive
cleansers. They may damage the
finish of the knobs.
l Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs
point to OFF.
l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
l Do not use steel wool or abrasive
cleansers. They may damage the
finish.
l Do not spray cleaner directly on panel.
Apply cleaner to paper towel.
l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
l Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing
pad on heavily soiled areas.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers. They may damage the
finish.
Surface burner
20
Dishwasher
OR
Warm, soapy water and a
nonabrasive, plastic
scrubbing pad
NOTE: Do not allow foods containing
acids (such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon
juice) to remain on surface. Acids may
remove the glossy finish. Also wipe up
milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool.
Be careful when cleaning around the
model and serial number plate; the
numbers wipe off easily.
l In dishwasher, wash with other cooking
utensils.
l Dry completely.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
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PART
WHAT TO USE
HOW TO CLEAN
Surface burners
Broiler drawer,
pan and grid (clean
after each use)
Oven racks
Sponge and warm,
soapy water
Warm, soapy water
and a nonabrasive,
plastic scrubbing pad
OR
Vinegar and water
solution
Steel-wool pad and
warm, soapy water
Steel-wool pad and
warm, soapy water
l Remove the cooktop. (See page 17.)
l Wipe off spills immediately after burner
has cooled.
For cooked-on food:
l Remove burner from manifold with
Phillips screwdriver.
l Wash with warm, soapy water and a
plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar
and water solution.
l Rinse and dry well.
l If ports are clogged, clean with a straight
pin. Do not enlarge or distort ports. DO
not use a wooden toothpick.
l Do not clean surface burner in dish-
washer.
l Clean after each use.
l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
l After broiler is cool, wipe interior with
warm, damp sponge. For heavily soiled
areas, use a soapy steel-wool pad.
l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Oven door glass
(some models)
Oven cavity
Paper towel and spray
glass cleaner
OR
l Make sure oven is cool.
l Follow directions provided with the
cleaner.
Warm, soapy water and l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
a nonabrasive, plastic
scrubbing pad
Sponge and warm,
soapy water
l Make sure oven is cool.
l Remove door for easier access.
(See page 18.)
l Wash, rinse, and dry well.
l Remove door for easier access.
l Rinse well with water.
Soapy steel-wool pad
for heavily soiled areas
OR
Commercial oven
cleaner for heavily
soiled areas
l Remove door for easier access.
l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor
surface.
l Follow directions provided with the oven
cleaner.
l Rinse well with clear water.
l Use in well-ventilated room.
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1 WHATTO USE 1
HOW TO CLEAN
Oven cavity
(continued)
l Do not allow commercial oven clean-
ers to contact the heat seal, thermostat, or exterior surfaces of the range.
Damage will occur.
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If You Need Assistance
or Service
This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section
outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem.
Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our
Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase
date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request.
1. Before calling for assistance . . .
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any
kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a
service call.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Nothing will
Dperate
The oven
NilI not
operate setting.
Burner fails
to light
The power cord is not plugged
into a live circuit with proper
voltage.
Range is not properly connetted to gas supply.
A household fuse has blown or
a circuit breaker has tripped.
Controls are not set correctly.
The flow of combustion and/or
ventilation air to the range is
blocked.
The Oven Temperature Control
is not turned to a temperature
Pilot is extinguished on standing pilot models.
The power cord is not plugged
into a live circuit with proper
voltage.
SOLUTION
Plug the power cord into a live circuit with
proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.)
Contact an authorized Whirlpool service
technician to reconnect range to gas
supply. (See Installation Instructions.)
Replace household fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
Reset controls, if needed.
Remove blockage to airflow to and
around range.
Push in and turn the Oven Temperature
Control to a temperature setting.
Light pilot. (See “Lighting standing pilots”
on page 11.)
Plug the power cord into a live circuit witt
proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.)
A household fuse has blown or
a circuit breaker has tripped.
Burner ports are clogged.
Pilot is extinguished on stand- Light pilot. (See “Lighting standing pilots”
ing pilot models. on page 11.)
Replace household fuse or reset circuit
breaker. In case of prolonged power
failure, manually light burners
(see page 8).
Clean with a straight pin (see pages 17
and 21).
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Burner
flames are
F
uneven
Burner
flames lift off
ports, are
yellow, or
are noisy
when turned
Off
Burner makes
popping noise
when on
Control
knob(s) will
not turn
Cooking The range is not level.
results are Instructions.)
not what you
expected
Burner ports are clogged.
Air/gas mixture is incorrect.
Burner is wet from washing.
You are not pushing in before
turning.
The oven temperature seems
too low or too high. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature
Clean with a straight pin (see pages
17 and 21). If this fails, call an
authorized Whirlpool service
technician for service.
Contact an authorized Whirlpool
service technician to check air/gas
mixture.
Let dry.
Push control knob(s) in before
turning to a setting.
Level range. (See Installation
Adjust the oven temperature control.
control” on page 13.)
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The oven was not preheated as
the recipe calls for.
The recipe has never been
tested or is not from a reliable
source.
The pans are not the type or
size recommended in the
recipe.
There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking.
Flame size does not fit the
cooking utensil being used.
When broiling, you have not
completely closed the broiler
drawer.
Preheat oven if called for in recipe.
Use only tested recipes from a
reliable source.
Refer to a reliable cookbook for
recommended pan type and size.
Allow 1 l/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all
sides of the pans for air circulation.
There must be a minimum space of
1 inch (2.5 cm).
Adjust flame size to fit cooking
utensil.
Completely close broiler drawer.
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2. If you need assistance . . .
Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number. Dial toll-free
from anywhere in the U.S.A.:
1-800-253-l 301
and talk with one of our trained consultants.
The consultant can instruct you in how to
obtain satisfactory operation from your
appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend a qualified service company
in your area.
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
3. If you need service . . .
Whirlpool has a
nationwide network of
Tie 1
8
cians are trained to fulfill the product war-
ranty and provide after-warranty service,
anywhere in the United States. To locate the
authorized Whirlpool service company in
your area, call our Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number (see Step 2) or
look in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
01
sERVICE authorized Whirlpool
service companies.
Whirlpool service techni-
4. If you need FSP@ replacement parts . . .
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporation for quality parts. Look for this
symbol of quality whenever you need a
replacement part for your Whirlpool@ appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right
and work right, because they are made to
the same exacting specifications used to
build every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your
area, refer to Step 3 above or call the
Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center
number in Step 2.
5. If you are not satisfied with
how the problem was
solved . . .
l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group
of independent consumer experts that
voices consumer views at the highest
levels of the major appliance industry.
l Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have
failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
l MACAP will in turn inform us of your
action.
‘APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD-
MAJOR, SERVICE & REPAIR
See: Whirlpool Appliances or
Aulhorized Whirlpool Service
(Example: XYZ Service Co.)
* WASHING MACHINES &
DRYERS, SERVICE 8 REPAIR
-See: Whirlpool Appliances or
Authorized Whirlpool Service
(Example: XYZ Service Co.)
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WHIRLPOOL”
Gas
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your range.
2. Instruct you how to use your range.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when your range is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to your range caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of
products not approved by Whirlpool.
E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the
appliance.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your
authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “If You Need Assistance or Service” section of this book.
After checking “If You Need Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling
our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in
the U.S.A.
Range Warranty
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an
authorized Whirlpool service company.
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0 1994 Whirlpool Corporation
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