Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FGC355Y Whirlpool
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UseAndCare A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Caa;: For Your If You Need ~~~~: . Warranty 2 16 25 28 1-800~&ROPER Call us with questions or comments. CONTINUOUS-CLEANING AND STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGES TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper 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.
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.
l Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start. l Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. Personal injury could result. Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure.
Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. - n l Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering with a well-fiied lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
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.
Using Your Range In This Section Page Page Using the surface burners ................................. 7 Positioning racks and pans ............................... 9 For best air circulatfon .................................... .10 Setting the clock .
Until you get U8d to the 88tting8, use the following a8 a guide. For best results, rtert cooking at the high setting: then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. RECOMMENDED USE l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting.
Home canning information The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop. To protect your range: l For bed re8ult8, UM a canner which can be centered over the surface burner.
For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best resutts, allow 1 l/z-2 inches (4-5 Cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.
Setting the clock When the range is first plugged in, or following a power outage. “12:OO” will flash in the display. 1. Slide the Clock/Timer Switch to the CLOCK position. CLOCK 2. Push in and hold the Hour button until the correct hour appears in the display.
Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature you want.
Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven.
4. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. The broiler will automati- cally light in 50-60 seconds. 5. When broiling is done, turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. NOTE: Do not preheat the broiler before using. Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling.
The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. How- ever, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti- tip bracket properly secured. To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged: l Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the backguard.
Caring For Your Range I In This Section P6W Page I Surface burner grate6 and reflector pans ..... .16 Removing the oven bottom ............................. 19 Lift-up cooktop ................................................. 17 The continuous-cleaning oven .
Lift-up cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans. 2. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position.
5. Before putting the burners back, dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes. 6. Replace burners, making sure they are properly seated and level. Replace screws. 7. Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown.
To replace: 1. 2. 3. 4. Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position. Be careful if pulling the hinges open by hand. Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers. Hold the door at the sides near the top. Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door.
The continuous-cleaning oven (model FGC355Y) Standard-cleaning oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain. Your continuous-cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porce- lain. A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface.
Hand-cleaning Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuous-cleaning oven. Some can become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes. WINDOW-Keep clean with warm, soapy water. Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas.
Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge and warm, soapy l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from water control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Broiler drawer, pan Steel-wool pad and l Clean after each use. and grid (clean after warm, soapy water l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughfy. each use) l After broiler is cool, wipe interior wifh warm, damp sponge. For heavily soiled areas, use a soapy steel-wool pad.
The oven light Model FGP335Y: The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Models FGP355Y, FGC355Y and FGP345Y: To turn the light on without opening the oven door, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel.
If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Control knob(s) You are not pushing in before will not turn turning. SOLUTION Push control knob(s) in before turning to a setting. Soil is visible You broil often. The special finish is designed to on continuous- gradually reduce oven soil during cleaning oven normal baking or roasting.
2. If you need assistance . . . Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-600~ROPER (1-600-447-6737) and talk with one of our trained consultants.
ROPER” Gas Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in (from date of purchase) materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company.
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