Whirlpool SF302BSY, SF304BSY, SF302BEY User Manual

A Note To You
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Important Safety
Instructions
3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7
Caring For Your
Range
H You Need Assistance Or Service
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.
Warranty
Call TOLL-FREE With Questions or Comments: 1-800-253-1301
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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 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 instructrons 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 and electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions which 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
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:
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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 PHONEINYOUR BUILDING.
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IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBOR’S PHONE. FOLLOW THE GAS SUPPLIER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
using the range, follow basic precautions, including
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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.
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General
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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.
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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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Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or
injured, or a fire could stat-t.
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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.
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Use the range only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
enough to cause burns; such as, the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop and the oven door.
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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.
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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.
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Keep range vents unobstructed.
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Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause
burns and container particles could cause
injury.
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Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes can create an explo-
sion and/or fire hazard.
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Do not use the oven for storage.
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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.
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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
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When using the cooktop
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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.
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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.
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Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
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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.
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Do not use decorative covers or trivets over
the surface burners.
When using the oven
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Always position the oven rack(s) in desired
location while oven is cool.
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Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replac­ing food.
Grease
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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
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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.
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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.
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On some models, disconnect the electrical
supply before servicing the range.
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Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately.
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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
Surface burner markers
Right rear control knob
Control panel
- Oven burner (not shown)
Right front control knob
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Left rear control knob
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Left front control knob
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Oven temperature control

Using Your Range

In This Section
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Using the surface burners Positioning racks and pans
For best air circulation ..................................... 10
Lighting standing pilots.. ................................. 11
Baking/roasting ................................................ 12
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.
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Adjusting the oven temperature control ....... .13
Broiling
Energy saving tips.. .......................................... 14
The oven vent ................................................... 14
The anti-tip bracket .......................................... 15
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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 to LITE and the burner will light. Electric ignitors automatically
light the burners each time the control knob is
turned to LITE.
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.
Push in and turn
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:
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Char bacon and cause curling.
9 Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.
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Toughen liver, fish and seafood.
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Scorch delicate sauces and custards.
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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 settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.
SElTING 1 RECOMMENDED USE
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To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting.
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To start foods cooking.
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To bring liquids to a boil.
Medium . To hold a rapid 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 vegetables.
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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
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Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results.
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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 precau­tions 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.
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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.
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The pan should have straight sides and a tight­fitting lid.
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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.
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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.
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Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges or areas where food might collect.
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Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty.
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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.
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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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