Whirlpool SF3300EW, SF31OOEW, SF31OPEW User Manual

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CONTINUOUS-CLEANING GAS RANGE

SF3300EW SF330PEW (Shown)

STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGE

SF31 OOEW

SF31 OPEW

Contents

Page

Important Safety Instructions Using Your Range

Using the surface burners Setting the clock.. Using the Minute Timer Using the oven control

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Baking Adjusting the oven temperature

control .................................... 10

Broiling

The oven vent ............................... 12

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Caring For Your Range. .................

Control panel and knobs ............... 13

Surface burner grates

and reflector pans ...................... 14

Surface burners

Removable cooktop

Removable oven door ................... 16

Using the standard-cleaning oven .17

Using the continuous-cleaning

oven

Cleaning tips ................................. 20

The oven light

If You

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Need Service

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Or Assistance ............................... .23

Whirlpool Range Warranty

01990 Whirlpool Corporation

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the range is used. To remove any remaining glue:

Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,

then remove. or

Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the finish. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product.

complete the form below. Have this

information ready if you need service or

call with a question.

Copy model and serial numbers from plate (located as shown) and purchase date from sales slip.

Keep this book, the Cooking Guide and sales slip together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Then

You are responsible for:

Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to support its weight, and where it is protected from the elements. (See the Installation

Instructions.)

Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

. Properly maintaining the range. . Using the range only for jobs ex-

pected of a home range.

Making sure the range is secured by

properly installed anti-tip bracket(s), with rear leveling leg(s) positioned

under bracket(s).

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 the following:

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE

VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR

EXPLOSION.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAMES.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, MANUFACTURER (DEALER) OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

- IMPORTANT -

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

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

Important Safety Instructions Continued

. Install or locate the range only in

accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recommended that the range 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.

To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance, the appliance must be

secured by properly installed antitip bracket(s). To check if the bracket(s) is installed properly, shine a flashlight under range toward rear corners and verify that anti-tip bracket(s) is engaged. See

Installation Instructions for further details.

Gas fuels and combustion can result in potentia! exposure to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. For example, benzene is a chemical which is a part of the gas supplied to the range. It is consumed in the flame during combustion. However, exposure to a small amount of benzene is possible if a gas leak occurs. Formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and soot are by-products of incomplete combustion. Properly adjusted burners with a bluish rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion.

Do not operate the range if it is not

working properly, or if it has been

damaged.

Do not use the range for warming

or heating the room. Persons could

be burned or injured, or a fire could

start.

Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual.

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.

Do not touch surface burners, areas near burners or interior surfaces of oven. Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners, areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven. 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, the oven

door and window.

Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boil-overs and spill-overs. Heavy splattering or spill-overs left on a range can ignite and burn you.

Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying.

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.

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. They could catch on fire.

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 ranges without breaking

due to the sudden change in temperature.

Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners.

Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause

injury.

Grease is flammable and should

be handled carefully. Let fat cool

before attempting to handle it. Do

not allow grease to collect around

cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-

overs immediately.

Do not use water on grease fires.

Never pick up a flaming pan.

Smother flaming pan on range 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 extin-

guisher.

Never leave surface burners unat-

tended at high heat settings. A

boil-over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill-overs

that may ignite.

Make sure surface burners are off when you are finished, and when you aren’t watching.

Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool.

Do not store flammable materials

on or near the range. They could

explode or burn.

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.

Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak. Explosion and injury could result.

Know where your main gas shut

off valve is located.

Keep range vents unobstructed.

Clean your range regularly. See care and cleaning instructions in this manual.

Be sure all range parts are cool before 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 use oven cleaners on continuous-cleaning ovens. No commercial oven cleaner or oven

liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any

part of the oven.

Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically rec-

ommended in this manual. All

other servicing should be referred

to a qualified technician.

Disconnect the electrical supply

before servicing the range.

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Using Your Range

Using the surface burners

Control knobs must be pushed in,

then turned to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignition sparking.

burner lights, turn the control knob back to a desired setting. The control knob can be set anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface burner markers

The solid dot in the surface burner

Surface burner marker

marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob.

use the following as a guide.

results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignition.

liquids to a boil. cooking or to fry chicken or pancakes;

for gravy, puddings and icing: to cook large amounts of vegetables.

until ready to serve. Set the heat higher or lower within the low band to keep

food at the temperature you want.

NOTE:

the LITE position.

To stop the clicking sound after the

Until you get used to the settings,

For best

Use LITE

Use HI Use a medium setting

Use a

to light the burner. After the

to start foods cooking; to bring

to continue

low

setting

Do not cook with the control in

to keep food warm

In case of a prolonged power failure:

Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lighted match near a burner and turn the control to the LITE position. After the burner lights. turn the

control to the desired setting.

Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazard

l Burner flame should not extend

beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results.

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 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.

l Do not attempt to light the oven

burner during a power failure. Personal injury could result.

Setting the clock

Push in and turn the Minute Timer

Using Your Range

Continued

Using the Minute Timer

The Minute limer does not start or stop

the oven. It works like a kitchen timer.

Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.

Do not push in the knob

when

Using the oven control

Baking

Position the rack(s) properly

turning on the oven.

position,

front edge and lift out.

The rack(s) should be placed so

the top of the food will be centered in

the oven. Always leave at least 1 l/2

to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the

sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For more information, see the Cooking Guide.

Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want. The oven burner will automatically light in 50-60 seconds.

Preheat the oven for 10 minutes. Put

food in the oven.

NOTE:

oven bottom.

pull rack out to stop, raise

Do not place food directly on the

To change rack

before

4. During baking, the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting.

When baking is done, turn the

Oven Temperature Control to OFF.

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