Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SF376PEW Whirlpool
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Use & Care Guide Oven indicator light Electrqnic clock/timer Clear / indicator lighl Top lighl I n rack guide ‘not shown Self-cleaning oven Oven- burner (not shown) Removable oven door ~- SELF.
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 controls .
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 l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recom- mended 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 use decorative covers or l Do not leave children alone or trivets over the surface burners. unattended in area where the l Do not heat unopened containers. range is in use. They should never They could explode. The hot be allowed to sit or stand on any contents could cause burns and part of the range.
Using Your Range Surface burner marker -ii 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 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: 1.
@I@ oven temp selector . 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 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.
Broiling Refer to the Cooking Guide for addi- tional broiling information. Because not all Cooking Guide information applies to this model, 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.
I I I @J@ oven temp selector Using the Cook Timer The electronic Cook Timer allows you to begin cooking now and set the oven to turn itself off later. To set the Cook Timer: 1. 2. Position the oven rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day.
Using Your Range Continued To check time-of-day during cooking: Push the Set button once. A tone will sound and the time-of-day will be displayed. To return to the Cook Time display: Push the Set button once. A tone will sound and the automatic cook time will reappear.
The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent just under the cooktop light. 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 left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics.
Using Your Range Continued Literature pat’ 16 Pull drawer out a little farther until levers stay in “up” position. Pull drawer the rest of the way out. Replacing the storage drawer: I. Make sure ball bearings on oven slide rail are positioned toward the front of the opening.
Caring For Your Range Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and Explosion Hazard . Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. l Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. . Do not use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors to clean this or any other appli- ance.
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 and reflector pans 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 reflector pans and burner grates. Surface burners To remove the cooktop, follow the instructions in “Removable cooktop” on page 20.
Caring For Your Range Continued Removable cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans. 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.
Removable oven door 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. 1. 2. 3. Open the door to the first stop position. Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in.
Before you start ! w : 1. Clean the areas shown by hand. ‘I They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on... l The inside of the door. (The center area of the door does not need to be ,‘d hand cleaned.
Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn you. * Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish. . Do not force the Lock Lever, you could bend or break it.
Caring For Your Range Continued 3. Turn the Set Knob clockwise 2-4 hours. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 3 hours for moderate soil. . Use 3-4 hours for heavy soil. NOTE: Knob must be turned within 15 seconds after button is pushed. 4. 5. 6. 24 Move the Lock Lever to the right - the Clean position.
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 1. Push the Set button twice and turn the Set Knob until “0:OO” appears on the display. 2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF. When the oven temperature drops below 500°F (26O”C), move the Lock Lever to the COOK position.
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. . Wash, rinse and dry well.
Using and replacing the light bulbs The cooktop light The fluorescent light is on the bottom of the control panel. The Top Light Switch is located on the left side of the front control panel. Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Make sure power to the range has been disconnected at the main power supply and that all surface burners are OFF and cool.
Caring For Your Range Continued 28 T 1 0 The oven light The Oven Light will come on when you open the oven door. 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 sug these a est you follow s eps: 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.
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WHIRLPOOL Range Product Warranty GROOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP ’ 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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