Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SF304BSW Whirlpool
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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions ........ .3 Using Your Range .......................... .6 Using the surface burners .............. .6 Lighting standing pilots .................... 7 Using the oven control ................... .8 Baking ...
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.
Important Safety Instructions Continued . Install or locate the range only in l Do not attempt to light the oven accordance with the provided burner during a power failure. Installation Instructions. It is Personal injury could result. recommended that the range be l Use the range only for its intended installed by a qualified installer.
l 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. l Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners.
Using Your Range Using the surface burners Surface burner marker Your range is equipped with either standing pilots or electronic ignitors. Standing pilots must be lit initially with a match following the directions on page 7. The pilot light will remain lit when the burners are turned off.
After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting. Power failures will not affect standing pilots. 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.
Using Your Range Continued To light, hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners. The pilot flame should be l/4 to 3/8 in. (.6 - 1 cm) high. If the pilot flame needs adjustment, turn the pilot adjustment screw midway down the length of the manifold pipe, under the control panel.
4. During baking, the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting. 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.
Using Your Range Continued Locking screws Indicator. Knob skirt _ Markers To raise 2. Loosen the locking screws. Note the position of the indicator. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and turn knob skirt clockwise to move the indicator one marker line to the left.
Oven vent, Burn Hazard When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics. Use potholders to move pans. Never store plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners.
Caring For Your Range Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and Explosion Hazard l Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. . Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. l Do not use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors to clean this or any other appli- ance.
00 om 4. Wash control knobs in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Do not soak. 5. Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place. NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel wool, abrasives, or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish.
Caring for Your Range Continued Typical surface burner flame 3. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water or in a dishwasher. Use a non- abrasive plastic scouring pad for heavily-soiled areas. Rinse and dry well. 4. Replace burner grates. Surface burners To remove the cooktop, follow the instructions in “Removable cooktop” on page 15.
Removable cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates. 2. Lift front of cooktop enough to clear front of range. Grasp both sides of the cooktop, lift and pull forward to remove. 3. Wipe surface under the cooktop with warm, soapy water. Use a soap-filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily- soiled areas.
Caring For Your Range Continued Removable oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.
Using the standard- cleaning oven (Models SF302BSW/EW, SF304BSW & SF302OSW/EW) The standard oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water, soapy steel wool pads or a commercial oven cleaner. See “Cleaning tips” on page 20 for further instructions.
Caring For Your Range Continued Cleaning tips 1. The oven racks are not coated. Clean them by hand. 2. The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand cleaning may be needed. 3. If you do more broiling than baking, hand cleaning may be needed.
Using foil (standard and continuous- cleaning ovens) To catch sugar or starchy spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack, slightly larger than the cooking container.
Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Do not soak. Control panel Clean with warm, soap glass cleaner and a so a water or spray cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Follow directions provided with the cleaner.
Standard oven Clean with warm, soapy water or soapy steel wool pads. l Make sure oven is cool. 9 Remove door for easier access. l Clean heavily-soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. OR Use commercial oven cleaners. Remove door for easier access.
If You Need Service Or Assistance.. . We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind.
2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consult- ants.
WHIRLPOOL@ Gas Cooking Product Warranty GROO LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSPa replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool SM service company.
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