Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SF370PEW Whirlpool
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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 satisfactotv ooeration.
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.
9 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. Sutiace bu marker 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 Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour.
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.
Using Your Range Continued To raise To lower 10 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 tempera- tures.
Broiling Refer to the Cooking Guide for addi- tional broiling information. Because not all Cooking Guide information applies to these models, please read this section and the Cooking Guide carefully. 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. Refer to broiling chart on next page for recommended rack positions and broiling times.
Using Your Range Continued Broiling tips l The effective useful cooking area of the broiler is reduced when you use the higher rack positions. In the second from the top rack position, the infra-red rays cover only about 85% of the broiler grid area.
Usin the automatic MEA P TIMER’” clock The automatic MEALTIMER’” clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles.
Using Your Range Continued To start baking now and stop automatically: 1. Position rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off.
The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent just under the backguard. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking will result. Burn Hazard When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles leff near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics.
Using Your Range Continued 3. Pull drawer out a little farther until levers stay in “up” position. Pull drawer the rest of the way out. Replacing the storage drawer: 1. Make sure ball bearings on oven slide rail are positioned toward the front of the opening.
Caring For Your Range F bontrol panel and knobs 1. Turn control knobs to the OFF position. Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and Explosion Hazard 9 Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. 9 Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.
Caring For Your Range Continued 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.
3. Wash the grates with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher. Use a non- abrasrve plastic scouring pad for heavily-soiled areas. Rinse and dry well. 4. Replace burner grates. Surface burners 1 Y To remove the cooktop, follow the instructions in “Removable cooktop” on -4 next page.
Caring For Your Range Continued 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.
Hand tie ban frame I I Hand clean door around edge 1 Do not hand clean seal Using the Self-Cleaning cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely.
Caring For Your Range Continued Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn you. 9 Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Make sure the Clock, Start and Stop Times all have the right time of day. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2-4 hours. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 3 hours for moderate soil. l Use 3-4 hours for heavy soil. NOTE: Make sure the Start Time Knob is out.
Caring For Your Range Continued To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the time indicated on the clock. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF. When the oven temperature drops below 500°F (260X), move the Lock Lever to the COOK position.
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. l Follow directions provided with the cleaner.
Caring For Your Range Continued The oven light The Oven Light will come on when you open the oven door. Model SF370PEW only: To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push the switch again to turn off the light.
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 wit iout tools of any kind.
If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued 2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE”) service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.
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WHIRLPOOL Range Product Warranty GROOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP “replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship. Service must From Date of Purchase be provided by an authorized Whirlpool SM service comoanv.
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