Whirlpool SF375PEW User Manual
Use & Care Guide
Oven indicator light
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Electronic clock/timer
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oven controls
seal
Self-cl&ning
oven
Oven’borner
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SELF-CLEANING GAS RANGE
SF376PEW (Shown)
SF375PEW
’ Removable
oven door
Contents
Important Safety Instructions
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Using Your Range ..........................
Page
Using the surface burners
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Setting the clock.. ...........................
Using the Minute Timer
Using the oven controls
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Baking .........................................
Adjusting the oven temperature
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control
Broiling ......................................
Using the Cook Timer
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The oven vent ...............................
The storage drawer
Caring For Your Range
Control panel and knobs
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Surface burner grates
and reflector pans
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Surface burners ............................
Removable cooktop
Removable oven door
Using the Self-Cleaning cycle..
Cleaning tips
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Using and replacing the light bulbs 27
Whirlpool Cooking
Product Warranty ........................
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card pro-
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vided with this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this
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information ready if you need service or
call with a question.
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. Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (located under cooktop) and
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purchase date from sales slip.
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Keep this book, the Cooking Guide
and sales slip together in the Litera-
ture Pac.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
You are responsible for:
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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.
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Properly maintaining the range.
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Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.
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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
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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
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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.
satisfactory operation.
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EXPLOSION.
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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
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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.
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To reduce the risk of tipping of the
appliance, the appliance must be
secured by properly installed anti-tip
bracket(s). To check if the bracket(s)
is installed properly, remove the
storage drawer (see page 15) and
verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is
engaged.
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Gas fuels and combustion can result
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 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.
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Do not operate the range if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged.
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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
start.
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Do not attempt to light the oven
burner during a power failure.
Personal injury could result.
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Use the range only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
9 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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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 ranges without breaking
due to the sudden change in
temperature.
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Do not use decorative covers or
trivets over the surface burners.
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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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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 spillovers immediately.
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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 extinguisher.
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Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings. A
boil-over could result and cause
smoking and greasy spill-overs
that may ignite.
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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.
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Always position oven racks in
desired location while oven is cool.
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Do not store flammable materials
on or near the range. They could
explode or burn.
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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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Never use a match or other flame
to look for a gas leak. Explosion
and injury could result.
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Know where your main gas shut
off valve is located.
9 Keep range vents unobstructed.
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Clean your range regularly. See
care and cleaning instructions in
this manual.
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Be sure all range parts are cool
before 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 use oven cleaners. No
commercial oven cleaner or oven
liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
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Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove broiler pan, broiler grid,
oven racks and other utensils. Do
not use your oven to clean
miscellaneous parts.
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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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Disconnect the electrical supply
before servicing the range.
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Using Your Range
Surface burner
marker -0-0
Using the surface burners
Control knobs must be pushed in,
then turned to the LITE position. The
clicking sound is the ignition sparking.
To stop the clicking sound after the
burner lights, turn the control knob back
to a desired setting. The control knob
has markings for HI, MED and LO,
however, it can be set anywhere be-
tween HI and OFF.
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner
marker shows which surface burner is
turned on by that knob.
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.
Use LITE to light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control back to a
desired setting to stop the clicking of the
ignition.
Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring
liquids to a boil.
Use MED to continue cooking or to
fry chicken or pancakes; for gravy,
puddings and icing; to cook large
amounts of vegetables.
Use LO 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 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
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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 stat-l if a
burner is accidentally left ON.
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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.
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Do not attempt to light the oven
burner during a power failure.
Personal injury could result.
Setting the clock
When the range is connected to power,
the clock display will blink at “88:88”
until the time-of-day is set.
Turn the Set Knob in either direction
to set time-of-day. (Knob must be
turned four or five clicks before time will
advance.) The inverted triangle and the
clock lights will light up on the display
SET
Using Your Range
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Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop
the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It
can be set in minutes and seconds up
to 9 hours 50 minutes. You will hear a
lone when the set time is up.
To set the Minute Timer:
1. Push the Set button once. A tone will
sound and the inverted triangle and
bell lights will light up on the display.
The display will show “:OO”.
2. Turn the Set Knob clockwise to the
desired setting, up to 9 hours 50
minutes.
NOTE: The knob must be turned
within 15 seconds after the button is
pushed.
The inverted triangle light goes off.
The 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
one-hour mark, the display will show
minutes to the left of the colon. For
example, 59 minutes will appear as
“59:OO”.
To check time-of-day during a Minute
Timer interval:
Push the Set button once. A tone will
sound and the time-of-day will be
displayed.
To return to the Minute Timer
display:
Push the Set button once. A tone will
sound and the Minute Timer will
reappear.
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, “88:88”
will reappear on the display. Push the
Set button to see time-of-day.
Using the oven controls
Baking
1. Position the rack(s) properly before
turning on the oven. To change rack
position, pull rack out to stop, raise
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 i/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 Selector to BAKE.
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Push in and turn 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.
oven temp
selector
NOTE: Do not place food directly on the
oven bottom.
5. During baking, the oven burner will
turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting.
When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
Using Your Range
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Adjusting the oven temperature control
Does your oven seem hotter or colder
than your old oven? The temperature of
your old oven may have shifted
gradually without you noticing the
change. Your new oven is properly
adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But. when compared to your old
oven, the new design may give you
different results.
If, after using the oven for ti period
of time, you are not satisfied with the
temperature settings, they can be
adjusted by following these steps:
Pull the Oven Temperature Control
Knob straight off and turn upside-
down.
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Skirt
- Indicator
Locking screw
Loosen both locking screws. Note
the position of the indicator below
the degree markers.
To lower the temperature, hold
knob handle firmly and turn skirt
clockwise to move indicator one
degree marker to the right. Each
degree marker equals about 10°F
(5°C).
To raise the temperature, hold
knob handle firmly and turn skit-t
counterclockwise to move indicator
one degree marker to the left. Each
degree marker equals about 10°F
(5°C).
Tighten the locking screws and
replace the control knob.
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