Whirlpool SF337PEX, SF317PEX User Manual

Use & Care Guide

CONTINUOUS-CLEANING GAS RANGE

SF337PEX (Shown)

STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGE

SF31 7PEX

Contents

hportsnt Safety InstrucUons .................. !?!Z

Using Your Rang. .......................................... .6

Using the surface burners ..............................

Setting the dock

Using the Minute Timer .................................. 7

Using the oven control ................................... 8

Baking/roasting .......................................... .8

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

Broiling.. ....................................................

The oven vent .............................................. 10

Cuing For Your Range

Control panel and knobs .............................. 11

Sudaca burner grates .................................. 12

Surface burnem and caps ............................

Removable oven door ................................. -14

Using the standardcleaning oven.. ............. .14

Using the continuous-deaning oven ........... .15

Cleaning tips ................................................ 17

The oven li9ht

If You Need Servloe Or Assistance ............ .19

WhIrlpool Cooking Product Warranty ........ .24

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Thenk you for buying a Whirlpool qaplbnca Pkrw complete and mall the Owner Fiegl* trstlon Card provided wfth thls product. Then complete ths form below. Have this information

ready if you need service or call with a question.

Copy model and wrtal numbers from plate (Imated on letI side ol toe panel) and purchase date from sales slip.

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

Uodd Number

Se&l

Numbor

PurdunDau

81991 Whlrlbcol Corporation

You are responsible for:

Installing and leveling the range on a fbor 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 expected of a home range.

Making sure the range is secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket.

Important Safety Instructions

t&S ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appllanca. there are specific installation and safety precautbns which must be folbwed lo ensure safe and satisfactory operation.

To reduce the rWc of fire, l lactrlcal ahoc& Injury to .perstmr, of demage when ushg the

FOR YOUR SAFETY

range, follow bask preaUons,

lncludlng

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VlCINlTY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FlRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WlNDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.

3. EXllNGUlSH

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 ADDlTlONAL INFORMATlON CONSULT A QUALlFlED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, MANUFACTURER

(DEALER) OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

- IMPORTANT TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WlTH THE UNIT.

TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

fmportant !Safety lnstrudbns Continued

Install or bcate the range only in accor-

dance wlth the provided lnstallatiin Instructions. It Is recommended that the range bs installed by a qualifii installer. The range must be properly aDnnected to the gas sqqdy and checked for leaks. range must also be properly mnnected to electrical supply and grounded.

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, shine a flashlight under range toward left rear cOrner

and verify that

the anti-tip bracket is engaged. See Installation instructions for further details.

Gas fuels and ambushon can resutl in potential 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 amsumed in the flame during combustion. However, exposure to a small amount of benzene Is

possble lt

a gas leak occurs.

Formaldehyde, carbon mormxfde and soor

are by-products of incomplete combustion. Properly adjusted burners with a bluish rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete 02mbustion.

Do not operate the range if it is not working pmperly. or if i-t has been damaged.

Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons muld ba burned or injured. or a fire could start.

oper

Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. Personal injury could result.

Use the range only far 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 beoome hot enough to cause burns. During use, do not touch, or let dothlng or other flammable materials contact surface burners, areas near sarlace burners or fnterbr surfaces of oven. Other surfaces of the range may beoome 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 boilovers and spill-avers. Heavy splattering or spillcvers left on a range can ignite and burn you. Pan she 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 doth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.

Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are

Do not store things children m’QM want safe far use on the range. Only certain above the range. Children could be burned types of glass, glassceramic. 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

or injured while climbing on it

Do not have 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 cculd be

the surface burners. burned or injured.

Do not heat unopened containers. They

Never use a match or other flame to look’ could explode. The hot contents could for a gas leak. Expbsion and injury could cause burns and container particles cnurld result. cause injury.

Grease is flammable and should be located. handled carefully. Let fat cool before attempting to handle it. Do not albw grease

to a~llect around &top or in vents. Ww spiflovers 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 shoot or flat tray. flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished wilh baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Never leave surface burners unattended 1

high heat settings. A boil+ver could result and cause smoking and greasy spill-avers that may ignite.

Make sure surface burners are off when you are finished, and when you are not watching.

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

Always poslllon oven rack(s) in desired

Know where your main gas shut off valve is

Keep range vents unobstructed.

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

Be sure all range pafts are cool before

cleaning.

Do not clean door heat seal. II ts 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 deaners on continuouscleaning ovens. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective mating 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 recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

. Disconnect the electrical supply before

servicing the range.

location while oven is awl.

Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. They coukl explode or burn.

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Using Your Range

Using the surface burners

Control knob0 must be pushed Irr, then turned to the LITE fxuiitii. The cliiing riourKl is the ignition sparking.

liits. turn the aontrol knob bedc to a desired setting. The control knob can be set anywhere between HI and OfF.

Surface burner rnarksm The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows

which surfaca burner is turned on by that knob.

followhg as a gufde. For beat resutts. start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

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

to a boil. to fry chiien or pancakes; for gravy, pudding

and icing; to cook large amounts of vegetables. ready to serve.

NOTE: Do not cook with the axltrol in the LITE position.

In cast3 of a prolonged power failure: Surface burners can tx 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.

To stop the clicking sound after the burner

Unlll you get uti to the ssttlng% w the

Upe UlE to light the burner. Aft&v the burner

Uw HI to start foods cooking: to bring liquids Use a rnedlum setting to continue cooking or

Uee a low setilng to keep food warm until

Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazsrd

Burner

the edge of the caoklng utensil. The flame can burn you and cause poor cooklng results.

. Be sure all control knoba are turned to

OFF when you are not cookhg. Someone oould be burned or a flrr could start If a burner Is accidentally left ON.

If the flame should go out while cooklng,

burners OFF. Walt five mlnutss for the gas odor to dfsappsar, before rellghtlng burner. If gas odor la still prewnt, sss

safety note on page 3. Failure to follow thess precautions could reauff In exploskn or flre.

Do not attempt to light the oven burner durlng a power failure. personal injury could result.

flame should not extend ayond

If there Is a sfrong gas odor, turn ths

Setting the clock

ven the range Is connectsd to power, the clock

p&p$y will blink at ‘88:W until the tlme-ofday

Tub the Set Knob in either direction to set timedday. (Knob must be turned four or fiie cliis before time will advance.) The Inverted

triangle and the ckbck lights will light up on the display while the time is being set.

Using the Minute Timer

The Minute Timer &es not start or oven. tt works like a kitchen timer. il can be set in minutes and seconds up to 9 hours 50 minutes. You will hear a tone when the set time is up.

To eet the Minute Timer:

1. Push the Set button owe. A tone will sound and the inverted triangle and bell lights will light up on the display. The display will show ‘FOO.’

2. Turn the Set Knob clockwise to the desired setting, up to 9 hours SO minutes.

NOTE: The knob must be turned within 15 seconds after the button is pushed.

The

inverted Minute Timer will count down the time and sound a tone at the end of the set time. At the

end of the countdown ‘:OO’ will appear on the display, followed by time-of-day.

NOTE: Once the countdown passes the onehour mark, the display will show minutes to the left of the colon. For example, 59 minutes will appear as F&:00.’

To check tlme-ofday durlng a Minute Tlrner lmntel:

Push the Set button once. A tone will sound and

the timeofday will be displayed.

triangle

light will go

stop

off.

the

The

To return b the Wlnutr Timer dlaplay: Push the Set button once. A tone will sound and

the Minute Timer will reappear.

Setting the clock and timer

The clock/timer acts as both a time-ofday clock and as a minute timer.

To set time of day:

When the range is connected to power, the clock display will blink at 88:88 until the time-of-day is set. To set time-of-day, depress the Set Button once. The triangle and clock signal lights on the display will light up and remain lit until the time is set. Within 15 seconds, turn the Clock/Timer Knob to the correct time.

To set the timer:

Turn the ClocWTimer Knob clockwise to the desired setting, up to 9 hours 50 minutes. (Knob must be turned four or five clicks before time will advance.) The triangle and bell signal lights will light

up. The timer will count down the time while flashing the time-of-day every 12 seconds. Three beeps will sound at the end of the set time and the signal lights will go off.

To cancel the Minute Timer before the countdown is completed:

Turn the Set Knob to “0:OO.” If no

other time is set within three seconds, the time-of-day will reappear on the display.

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