Whirlpool SF376PEW User Manual

Use & Care Guide

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Contents

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Important Safety Instructions Using Your Range

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

Baking .........................................

Adjusting the oven temperature

control .....................................

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

Using the Cook Timer The oven vent The storage drawer

Caring For Your Range

Control panel and knobs

Surface burner grates

and reflector pans

Surface burners

Removable cooktop Removable oven door Using the Self-Cleaning cycle

Cleaning tips

Using and replacing the light bulbs 27

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If You Need Service Or Assistance 29

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.

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 pro-

vided 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 the Literature Pac.

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

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

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.

EXPLOSION.

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 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.

Gas fuels and combustion can result

in potential exposure to chemicals

known to cause cancer or reproduc-

tive 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 byproducts 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, earthen-

ware 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 spillovers 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 extinguisher.

Never leave surface burners unattended 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.

9 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. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, broiler grid,

oven racks and other utensils. Do

not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts.

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.

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Using Your Range

Surface burner

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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 LOW, 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.

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

Use LITE

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

Use HI

liquids to a boil.

Use MED

fry chicken or pancakes; for gravy, puddings and icing; to cook large amounts of vegetables.

Use LOW

ready to serve.

NOTE: Do not cook with the control in

the LITE position.

to light the burner. After the

to start foods cooking; to bring

to continue cooking or to

to keep food warm until

For best

In case of a prolonged power failure:

Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lighted match near 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

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 while the time is being set.

Using Your Range

Continued

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 tone when the set time is up.

To set the Minute Timer:

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”.

Turn the Set Knob clockwise to the

desired setting, up to 9 hours 50 minutes.

NOTE:

within 15 seconds after the button is

the time and sound a tone at the end

display, followed by time-of-day.

NOTE:

one-hour mark, the display will show

minutes to the left of the colon. For example, 59 minutes will appear as “59:OO”.

The knob must be turned

pushed.

The inverted triangle light goes off.

The Minute Timer will count down of the set time. At the end of the

countdown “:OO” will appear on the

Once the countdown passes the

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.

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Using the oven controls

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.

2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE.

3. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want. The oven burner will automatically

light in W-60 seconds.

pull rack out to stop, raise

To change rack

before

oven temp

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oven temp

selector

4. Preheat the oven for 10 minutes. Put food in the oven.

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 the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF.

both

Using Your Range Continued

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 a 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.

Loosen both locking screws.

the position of the indicator below the bottom screw.

3. To lower the temperature,

counterclockwise to move indicator

one degree marker to the right. Each

degree marker equals about

10°F (5°C).

4. To raise the temperature,

clockwise to move indicator one degree marker to the left. Each degree marker equals about

10°F (5°C).

turn skirt

Tighten the locking screws and

replace the control knob.

Note

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