Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SF388PEW Whirlpool
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Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 Range Safety ............................................ 4 Getting to Know Your Range ................... 8 Using Your Range .................................... 9 Using the surface burners .
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool0 appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble- free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
Range Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- This symbol alerts you to such dangers as personal injury, bums, fire, and electrical shock.
General l Install or locate the range only in accor- dance with the provided Installation Instructions. The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. The range must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
When usina the cooktor, l Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boil- overs and spillovers. Heavy splattering or spilbvers left on a range could ignite and bum you. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying.
-- -. __ --.._ l Do nol clean door heat seal. R is essen- tial for a good seal. Care should be .Any additions, changes, or conversions taken not to rub, damage, or move the required in order for thii appliance to seal. Clean only parts recommended in satisfactorily meet the application needs thii Use and Care Guide.
- Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included.
Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface burners Your range is equipped with electric ignitors.
Explosion Hazard l Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results. l Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally lefl ON.
Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Rack placement for specific foods: r FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies, l.
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 results, allow 1 X-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.
- .-- The electronic oven control Oven off button (p. 15) I Display (see below) I Set knob (p. 14) I YildSeC Time of Stop time Bake time Self-clean Broil timer button day button Bake temp button button button button (P- 15) button (p. 22) (P. 21) (P. 28) (P.
Command buttons Set knob The command buttons tell the oven what to do and in what order. A few examples: -Time of Day tells the oven you are going to set the clock. -Oven Off tells the oven to turn off. Each command button (except Oven Off) has its own Indicator Light.
- - Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. lt works like a kitchen timer. lt can be set in minutes and seconds up to 9 hours and 50 minutes. You will hear 3 tones when the set time is up. 1. Press the Mln/Sec Timer button.
Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 11. 2. Press the Bake Temp button. PRESS YOU SEE NOTE: If the oven door is latched when you try to bake, “door” will appear on the large display and you will be unable to continue.
6. When baking/roasting is done, press the Oven Off button or turn the Set Knob until “-O” shows on the small display. The oven will then shut off. PRESS Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven.
4. Press the Oven Off button to enter the new temperature adjustment. PRESS Your oven bake and broil temperatures are now adjusted hotter. The control “remembers” this temperature adjust- ment even if the power goes out. Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on.
Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. l If you broil small quantities, you may want to use a small broiler pan.
Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product: l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides, and tight-fitting lii.
2. Press the Bake Time button. PRESS 3. Turn the Set Knob clockwise until the desired baking/roast- ing time, up to 11 hours 55 minutes, shows on the large display. YOU SEE (example shows 1% hour cook time) 4. Press the Bake Temp button. PRESS YOU SEE 5.
- To delay start and stop automatically 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Press the Bake Time button. - 3. Turn the Set Knob clockwise until the desired baklng/roast- ing time, up to 11 hours 55 minutes, shows on the large display.
---- --. ---- 6. Press the Bake Temp button. PRESS 7. Turn the Set Knob to set the desired baking/roasting tem- perature. YOU SEE NOTE: Changes can be made at any time by pushing a command button. (example shows 350°F cook temperature) When the start time is reached: YOU SEE (display shows stop time and set temperature) 8.
To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMERm clock: l Do not let most UNFROZEN focd stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle. NOTE: Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start.
The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip bracket(s). Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: Replacing the storage drawer: / Drawer roller 1.
The anti-tip brackets The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket(s) properly secured. Personal Injury Hazard ~TO reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with properly installed anti-tip bracket(s) supplied with range.
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand- cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless.
- Setting the controls To start cleaning immediately: 1. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock’ on page 14.) 2. Move the Lock Lever ail the way to the right -the Clean position. 3. Press the Self-Clean button.
3. Press the Self-Clean button, followed by the Stop Time button. Immediately turn the Set Knob to the new stop time. The Self-Cleaning cycle will start at a time equal to the stop time minus the cleaning time. In the example at the right, that would be 530 minus three hours, or 2:30.
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 1. Press the Oven Off button. 2. When the LOCK indicator Light goes off, move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily. Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.
How the cycle works The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to bum away soil and grease. During the cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling. This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns WC-F (4N-C) CLEAIII)IcICVUI ovENswroFF it away.
Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Explosion Hazard l Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning.
- Surface burners and cooktop Burner csa Ports / Contoured lgnitor slot well ares The cooktop and burner box areas are specially designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy and convenient. To clean the cooktop, wipe with a damp sponge and dry.
- Cleaning the surface burners B/urner cap Igfitor slot l The burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned. Always clean burner caps after a spillover.
Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control Sponge and l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from knobs warm, soapy control panel. water l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.
1 PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven racks Steel-wool pad and l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. warm, soapy water OR OR The Self-Cleaning l Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle cycle. NOTE: Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.
The oven light The Oven Light will wme 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.
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you wn find and fii without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next two pages before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 41.
Other possible problems and their causes: PROBLEM CAUSE The oven will not operate l You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to the section in this manual describing the function you are operating. Burner fails to light l You have programmed a delayed start time.
PROBLEM CAUSE Control knob(s) will not turn l You are not pushing in before turning. The Self-Cleaning cycle l The clock does not show the correct time of day. will not operate - - l The Lock Lever is not all the way to the right. l You have programmed a delayed start time.
Reauestincl Assistance or Serifice - Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 38-40. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* .
-- _,_ _ -.__--. ..-- ~- Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKETS ............................. 26 ASSISTANCE ..........
T - TOPIC PAGE SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 SELF-CLEANING After cycle is completed ....................... 29 After cycle starts ................................... 29 Delaying the start .
WHIRLPOOL” Gas Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company.
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