Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SF31OOEW Whirlpool
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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions ........ .3 Using Your Range .......................... .6 Using the surface burners .............. .6 Setting the clock.. ........................... .7 Using the Minute Timer .................. .8 Using the oven control .
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 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.
l Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. l 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.
Using Your Range 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.
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 l Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
Using Your Range Continued Using the Minute Timer The Minute limer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour.
Using the oven control Baking 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.
Using Your Range Continued Adjusting the oven tetTpi?ratUre 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 tempera- tures.
Broiling The broiler drawer is located below the oven door. Always broil with the oven door closed. 1. Pull the broiler drawer open and tilt the door panel down. Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down sides into lower part of broiler pan. See picture.
Dven vent The oven vent backguard:The veniis needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking will result. I 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.
/ J Control panel and knobs 1. 2. Turn control knobs to the OFF position. Pull control knobs straight off. 3. Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panels. Rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth. 4. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water.
Caring For Your Range Continued Surface burner reflector pans grates and 1. Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool. 2. Lift off the burner grates and remove reflector pans. 3. Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.
Surface burners To remove the cooktop, follow the instructions in “Removable cooktop” below. Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a soft cloth after each use. Typical surface burner flame Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown below.
Caring For Your Range Continued 3. Wipe surface under the cooktop with warm soapy water. Use a soap-filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily- soiled areas. 4. Replace cooktop by fitting back of cooktop into grooves in rear brack- ets. Lower cooktop. Replace reflector pans and surface burner grates.
Fat spatter beads up. Turns black. Standard porcelain Fat spatter Continuous- spreads out. cleaning Burns away. porcelain Using the standard- cleaning oven (Models SF31 OOEW & SF31 OPEW) The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water, soapy steel wool pads or a commercial oven cleaner.
Caring For Your Range Continued Cleaning tips The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand. The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand cleaning may be needed. If you do more broiling than baking, hand cleaning may be needed.
WALLS AND DOOR - Wash with warm soapy water. Use a steel wool pad or plastic scouring pad for heavily-soiled areas. Rinse well. Using foil (standard and continuous- cleaning ovens) To catch sugar or s.
Caring For Your Range Continued Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Do not soak. Control panels Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well.
Standard oven Clean with warm, soapy water or soapy steel wool pads. l Remove door for easier access. l Clean heavily-soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. OR Use commercial oven cleaners. 9 Remove door for easier access. l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface.
Caring For Your Range Continued The oven light The oven light will only come on when you push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push the switch again to turn off the light. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned off before replacing the light bulb.
If You Need Service Or Assistan ce 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.
If You Need Service or Assistance Continued 2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ service assistancetelephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.
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WHIRLPOOC Range Product Warranty GROC t LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSPareplacement 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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