Whirlpool FGS337G Use and care guide

MODEL FGS337G

8053431

Self-Cleaning

Gas Range

A Note to You............2

Range Safety ............3

Parts and Features....5

Using Your

Range ........................6

Caring for Your

Range ......................21

Troubleshooting ......26

Requesting

Assistance or

Service ....................29

Index .......................31

Warranty..................32

TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE

LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION

BOOK WITH THE UNIT.

TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE

READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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A N

OTE TO

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OU

Thank you for buying a ROPER

®

appliance.

Your ROPER range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see the diagram in the “Parts and Features” section).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Model Number __________________________________

Serial Number __________________________________

Purchase Date __________________________________

Dealer Name ____________________________________

Dealer Address __________________________________

Dealer Phone ____________________________________

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

•

Do not try to light any appliance.

•

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

•

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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AFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean: w

DANGER

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

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WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.

Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.

See the installation instructions for details.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Range Foot

Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:

• Slide range forward.

• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.

• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

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RANGE SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the

•

• following:

WARNING –

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST

BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED

ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES

ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE

FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET

SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE

RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS

UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.

CAUTION –

Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range – children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

• Proper Installation – The range, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

• This range is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

• Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the appliance.

• Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the

Room.

• Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the doors or drawers.

• Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

• Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

• Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

For self-cleaning ranges –

• Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage before initiating the cleaning cycle.

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

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P

ARTS AND

F

EATURES

Oven vent

(p. 15)

Surface burners and grates

(pp. 6, 22-24)

Anti-tip bracket

(p. 3, 16)

Door stop clip

(pp. 24, 25)

Model and serial number plate

(behind left side of broiler door)

Storage drawer

(p. 17)

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ONTROL PANEL

REAR FRONT

PUSH TO TURN

Left rear control knob

Left front control knob

Oven temperature control knob

(pp. 12, 14, 19, 20)

Electronic clock/timer

(pp. 10, 11)

Control panel

(pp. 5, 21)

Gasket

(p. 18)

Surface burner marker

(shows which burner you are setting)

FRONT REAR

PUSH TO TURN

Right front control knob

Right rear control knob

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WARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan.

Turn off all controls when not cooking.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

Burner heat settings

Use the following chart as a guide.

SETTING

LIGHT

HIGH

Mid-range

(between HIGH and LOW)

LOW

RECOMMENDED USE

• To light the burner.

• To start food cooking.

• To bring liquid to a boil.

• To hold a boil.

• To fry chicken or pancakes.

• For gravy, pudding, and icing.

• To cook large amounts of vegetables.

• To keep food warm.

• To melt chocolate or butter.

• To simmer.

Using the control knobs

Your range comes with electric ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time you turn the control knobs to LIGHT.

• Place a filled pan on the burner grate before turning on the surface burner. Do not operate a burner for extended periods of time without having cookware on the grate.

• Push in the control knob and turn it counterclockwise to the

LIGHT position. The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking. Make sure the burner has lit.

• To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn the control knob to the cook setting you want. You can set the control knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW.

NOTE: All four electric ignitors will click at the same time. However, the burner with the control knob turned to LIGHT is the one that will ignite.

NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The cookware could overheat, causing damage to the cookware or cooking product.

Easy ways to save energy

• To help shorten your cooking time, use the least amount of liquid possible.

• Preheat your pots and pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.

• Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.

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In case of a prolonged power failure

You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the setting you want.

• Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.

For up-to-date information on canning, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department

Extension Office or companies who manufacture home canning products.

Home canning information

The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.

To protect your range:

• Center the canner over the surface burner. Do not extend more than 1 inch outside the burner area.

• Do not place your canner on two surface burners at the same time.

• Start with hot water, cover with a lid and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or required pressure levels in a pressure canner.

Using the right cookware makes a big difference

• The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid.

• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) cookware.

• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats.

• When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.

• To avoid tipping, make sure pots and pans are centered on the grates.

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HARACTERISTICS OF COOKWARE MATERIALS

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Aluminum • Heats quickly and evenly.

• Use for all types of cooking.

• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Cast iron

Ceramic or ceramic glass

• Heats slowly and evenly.

• Good for browning and frying.

• Maintains heat for slow cooking.

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

• Heats slowly and unevenly.

• Use on low to medium settings.

• Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Copper

Earthenware

• Heats very quickly and evenly.

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

• Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the

manufacturer.

• Use on low settings.

• See cast iron and stainless steel.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or enamel-on-cast iron

Stainless steel • Heats quickly but unevenly.

• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides

even heating.

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

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Positioning racks and pans

Place the oven racks where you need them before turning on the oven.

• To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge and lift it out.

• Be sure the rack(s) is level.

• Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.

Where to place pans:

WHEN YOU HAVE

1 pan

2 pans

3 or 4 pans

• For best performance, cook on one rack. Place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

• When cooking with two racks, arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. Two sheets of cookies may be baked if sheets are switched at approximately three quarters of the total bake time.

Increase baking time, if necessary.

• For best results allow 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.

Side by side or slightly staggered.

In opposite corners on each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD

Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel food cakes

PLACE

In center of the oven rack.

RACK POSITION

1st or 2nd rack guide from bottom

Extra oven rack position (roasting rack)

Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles,

2nd rack guide from bottom

Use this rack position when roasting food too large to be placed on the first rack position.

For proper roasting, follow these guidelines:

• To avoid spillage, remove food before pulling out the rack.

Extra oven rack position

• Tilt the rack up at the front before pulling it over the door.

• Use an adequate amount of liquid in the pan (meat juices or water) so your food does not get overdone.

meats

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies

2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom

NOTE: For information on where to place your rack when broiling, see “Broiling guidelines” later in this section.

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NOTE: Do not line the oven bottom with foil or other liners. It could affect the oven surface as well as the quality of your baking.

• Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil.

It will reduce air circulation and give you poor cooking results.

• Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles by placing foil on the oven rack below.

Foil should be turned up at edges and be at least 1 inch larger than dish.

• Place tent-shaped foil loosely over meat or poultry to slow down surface browning for long term roasting. Remove foil for the last 30 minutes.

• Use narrow strips of foil to shield piecrust edges if browning too quickly.

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AKEWARE CHOICES

Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe.

BAKEWARE TYPE

Light colored aluminum

BEST USED FOR

• Light golden crusts

• Even browning

• Brown, crisp crusts Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull, and/or non-stick finish

GUIDELINES

• Use temperature and time recommended

in recipe.

• May reduce baking temperature 25

°

F.

• Use suggested baking time.

• Use temperature and time recommended in recipe

for pies, breads, and casseroles.

• Place rack in center of oven.

• May reduce baking temperature 25

°

F.

Ovenproof glassware, ceramic glass, or ceramic

• Brown, crisp crusts

Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans

• Little or no bottom browning • Place in the bottom third of oven.

• May need to increase baking time.

Stainless steel • May need to increase baking time.

Stoneware

• Light, golden crusts

• Uneven browning

• Crisp crusts • Follow manufacturer's instructions.

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HE ELECTRONIC TIME

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OF

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DAY

(

TOD

)

CLOCK

/

TIMER

Electronic display

Clock pad

(pp. 10, 13)

CLOCK

Increase pad

(pp. 10, 11,

13, 19)

TIMER

Oven timer pad

(p. 11)

TIMER

Decrease pad

(pp. 10, 11,

13, 19)

Display/clock

• When you first plug in the range, “PF” will appear on the display. If “PF” appears again on the display, your electricity was off for a while.

• When you are not using the oven, the display either shows the time of day or will be blank.

• When showing the time of day, the display will show the hour and minutes.

• When you are using the timer, the display will show seconds for time less than 1 minute, minutes for time less than 1 hour, and hours and minutes for time over 1 hour. The timer indicator light will be lit when in the timer mode.

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ETTING THE CLOCK

1.

Press CLOCK. The colon flashes during clock programming.

PRESS YOU SEE

2.

Set the time.

Press the “up” ( ▲) or “down” (▼) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.

NOTE: Press a pad briefly to change time by a small amount. Press and hold a pad to change time by 10 minute increments.

PRESS YOU SEE

3.

Press CLOCK again to start the clock. The colon stops flashing when the clock is active.

PRESS YOU SEE

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The timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours and minutes up to 12 hours, 59 minutes. The timer will display minutes for settings under 1 hour and hours and minutes for settings over 1 hour. You will hear four 1-second tones when the set time is up.

NOTE: To display the time of day while the timer is counting down, press CLOCK. Time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds before returning to the timer countdown.

1.

Press TIMER. The colon flashes during timer programming.

PRESS YOU SEE

2.

Set the interval to be timed.

Press the “up” (▲) or “down” (▼) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.

The timer will begin counting down 5 seconds after the time is set.

PRESS YOU SEE

3. When there is 1 minute of time remaining, the display will begin counting down in seconds.

When the timer countdown reaches zero, the display will show “End” and you will hear four

1-second tones.

YOU SEE

(display counts in seconds)

YOU SEE

To cancel the timer:

Press TIMER twice while in the timer mode.

PRESS YOU SEE

(time of day)

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AKING

/

ROASTING

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to light the oven during a power failure.

1.

Place the racks where you need them.

For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” in “Using the oven” earlier in this section.

NOTE: Do not place food directly on the oven door or the oven bottom.

Front of rack

PUSH AND TURN

Rear of rack

2 . Push and turn the oven control knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want.

NOTE: Do not preheat the oven when roasting.

0

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45

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40

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350

300

25

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YOU SEE

OVEN ON and

HEATING lights go on. Set

Temperature appears in the display for 5 seconds.

3 . Put your food in the oven.

During baking/roasting, the burner will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting.

4.

After baking/roasting, push and turn the oven control knob to OFF.

PUSH AND TURN

0

20

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OFF

30

0

35

400

450

0

50

C

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A

YOU SEE

OVEN ON and

HEATING lights go out.

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Saving energy

• To avoid loss of heat, open the oven door as little as possible.

• Use a timer to keep track of cooking time.

• Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the oven by cooking more than one food at a time, or baking while the oven is still hot after cooking a meal.

Roasting meats and poultry

• For even cooking, place the meat on a rack in a shallow pan. This keeps the meat out of the drippings and allows the heat to circulate better.

• Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate doneness. Insert it so the tip is in the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry. Make sure the thermometer is not touching bone, fat, or the bottom of the pan.

USING YOUR RANGE

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DJUSTING 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.

If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below.

NOTE: DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect reading.

Also, the thermometer temperature reading will change as your oven cycles.

1.

Press and hold CLOCK for 5 seconds.

The display will show the time of day. Then you will see the current offset temperature, for example “00,” if you have not already adjusted the temperature.

PRESS

2.

Set the new offset temperature.

Press s to raise the temperature or t to lower the temperature in 10°F amounts. You can set the temperature change to as low as -30°F or as high as +30°F. A minus (-) sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setting. The minus sign shows the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount. There is no sign in front of the number when increasing the temperature setting.

PRESS

3.

Press CLOCK to enter the offset temperature.

PRESS

YOU SEE

(factory setting of “00”)

YOU SEE

(example when making oven 10°F cooler)

How to determine the amount of adjustment needed

The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust the offset temperature to get the cooking results you want. You can figure out cooking results by the amount of browning, moistness, and rising times for baked foods.

TO COOK FOOD ...

A little more

Moderately more

Much more

A little less

Moderately less

Much less

YOU SEE

(time of day or minute timer countdown)

ADJUST BY

THIS NUMBER

OF DEGREES

(FAHRENHEIT)

+10

+20

+30

-10

-20

-30

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ROILING

NOTES:

• Do not preheat when broiling unless your recipe recommends it.

1.

Place the rack where you need it in the oven.

See “Broiling guidelines” below.

Front

2.

Put your food on the broiler pan and place the pan in the center of the oven rack.

Rear

4.

Set the oven control knob to BROIL.

3.

Close the door.

PUSH AND TURN

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BROIL

500

45

0

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200 250

300

0

35

YOU SEE

OVEN ON and

HEATING lights go on.

5.

After broiling, turn the oven control knob to OFF.

PUSH AND TURN

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OFF

30

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35

400

450

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YOU SEE

OVEN ON and

HEATING lights go out.

Broiling guidelines

• Use only the broiler pan and grid provided. They are designed to drain extra juices from the cooking surface. This drainage helps prevent spatter and smoke.

• To make sure the juices drain well, do not cover the grid with foil.

• Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the fat on the edges to prevent curling.

• Use tongs to turn meat to avoid losing juices.

• Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food.

• After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven, making cleaning more difficult.

• For easier cleaning, line the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil. Clean the pan and grid as soon as possible after each use.

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Broiling guidelines

Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to top (5). For best results, place food

3 inches or more from the broil burner.

MEAT

Steak, 1" thick medium-rare medium well-done

Ground Meat Patties, 3 ⁄

4

" thick, well-done

Pork Chops, 1" thick

Ham Slice, 1 ⁄

2

" thick, precooked

Frankfurters

Chicken bone-in pieces boneless breasts

Fish, 1 ⁄

2

3 ⁄

4

" thick fillets

1

1

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1

1

0

1

1

PAN

POSITION

APPROXIMATE TIME

(MINUTES)

SIDE 1

10-12

12-14

16-17

11-13

19-21

6-8

5-6

15-17

11-13

7-8

Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes.

SIDE 2

5-6

6-7

8-9

6-7

9-10

3-4

2-3

15-17

11-13

3-4

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HE OVEN VENT

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent that is near the middle of the backguard. The vent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not to block the vent, or you will get poor baking/roasting results.

NOTE: Never store plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners.

Oven vent

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HE ANTI

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TIP BRACKET

The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.

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WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.

Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.

See the installation instructions for details.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Range Foot

Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:

• Slide range forward.

• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.

• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

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HE STORAGE DRAWER

Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You can remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under the range.

Removing the storage drawer:

1.

Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the drawer straight out to the first stop. (The stops are small, round objects formed in the slide rail.

They keep the drawer from sliding all the way out.) Then lift the front of the drawer and pull it out to the second stop.

2.

Lift the back of the drawer slightly and slide it all the way out.

Replacing the storage drawer:

1.

Position the drawer so that the lower drawer guides rest just inside the front frame lip.

2.

Lift the front of the drawer and push it in until the metal stops on the drawer slide rails clear the upper drawer guides. Then slide the drawer closed.

Lower slide rail

(inside drawer opening) Upper drawer guides

(on inside walls)

Drawer slide rail

Lower drawer guide

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WARNING

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes.

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EFORE YOU START

Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you:

• Hand-clean the areas shown. 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 for cleaning.

NOTE: DO NOT clean, move, or bend the gasket.

You may get poor cleaning, baking, and roasting.

• Do not let water, cleaner, etc., enter slots on door and frame.

• Remove the broiler pan and grid and any cookware/bakeware being stored in the oven.

• Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

• Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down. When sugar is heated to a high temperature in the Self-

Cleaning cycle, the high temperature can cause the sugar to burn and react with the porcelain.

This can cause staining and etching or pitting.

• Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny. You can clean the oven racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but they will become harder to slide. (See the “Cleaning chart” in the “Caring for Your Range” section.) If you clean the racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. (The guides are counted from bottom to top.)

• Heat and odors are normal during the Self-

Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-

Cleaning cycle. Move birds to another closed and well ventilated room.

DO NOT hand-clean gasket

Hand-clean frame

Hand-clean door around edge

TIPS:

• Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the

Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.

• Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled.

Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual.

• Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results.

• Do not leave plastic utensils on the cooktop. They may melt.

• Do not leave any foil in the oven during the

Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface.

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ETTING THE CONTROLS

1.

Set the oven control knob to CLEAN.

The door will lock itself within 6 seconds. If the door has a problem locking, it will try to lock itself for 1 minute. If the door fails to lock, the Self-

Cleaning cycle will cancel. An error code will be displayed.

NOTE: Do not attempt to open the door while in the locking mode.

PUSH AND TURN

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50

0

300

350

0

40

YOU SEE

OVEN ON light goes on. DOOR LOCKED/

CLEANING light flashes until you close door, then is solid. HEATING light goes on when oven starts heating.

2.

Set the cleaning time (optional).

Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) to select a clean time between 2 hours, 30 minutes and 4 hours, 30 minutes.

NOTE: The Self-Cleaning cycle will automatically set a 3 1 ⁄

2 hour cycle unless a different time is selected.

PRESS

3.

During the last 30 minutes of the Self-Cleaning cycle the oven will start to cool down.

Once the oven goes below the locked temperature:

4.

Turn the oven control knob to OFF.

TURN

0

20

0

W

AR

M

OFF

30

0

35

400

450

0

50

C

LE

N

A

YOU SEE

OVEN ON and DOOR

LOCKED/CLEANING lights are on. HEATING light goes off and COOL appears in display.

YOU SEE

OVEN ON light flashes.

DOOR LOCKED/

CLEANING light goes out when door unlocks.

YOU SEE

OVEN ON light goes out and time of day appears in display.

5.

After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge.

If needed, touch up spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.


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USING YOUR RANGE

S

ETTING THE CONTROLS

( CONT

.

)

To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time:

Turn the oven control knob to OFF.

TURN

0

20

0

W

AR

M

OFF

30

0

35

400

450

0

50

C

LE

A

N

YOU SEE

DOOR LOCKED/

CLEANING light stays on. COOL appears in display until oven goes below locking temperature.

H

OW THE CYCLE WORKS

The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn 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 it away.

Your oven is automatically preset for a 3 1 ⁄

2

-hour

Self-Cleaning cycle.

The graph at the right shows you what happens in a 3 1 ⁄

2

-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. Notice that the heating stops 1 ⁄

2 hour before the 3 1 ⁄

2

-hour setting is up.

875

°

F ( 468

°

C )

CLEANING CYCLE

OVEN SHUT OFF

( normal broiling temperature )

DOOR UNLOCKS

START

DOOR LOCKS

2

Time In Hours

3 STOP

20

C

ARING FOR

Y

OUR

R

ANGE

w

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

C

LEANING CHART

Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your range.

PART

Control Knobs

Control Panel

•

CLEANING METHOD

•

• Soap and water

• Dishwasher

Soap and water

Spray glass cleaner

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• DO NOT use steel wool or

abrasive cleaners.

• Pull knobs straight away from

control panel.

• Wash, rinse and dry with soft

cloth.


cloth.

• Apply spray cleaner to paper

towel; do not spray directly on

panel.

Exterior Surfaces*

(excluding control panel)

•

•

•

•

Soap and water

Mild liquid cleaner

Spray glass cleaner

Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad

• DO NOT use abrasive or harsh

cleaners like chlorine bleach,

ammonia or oven cleaners.


cloth.

• Gently clean around the model

and serial plate, too much

scrubbing could remove the

numbers.

• NOTE: To avoid product

damage, do not remove the

cooktop.

Surface burner grates and caps*

•

•

Light to moderate soil

Heavy burned on soils

•

•

• Soap and water

Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad

Dishwasher

• Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad

• Mild abrasive powdered cleanser

and water

• Clean as soon as they become

dirty.

• Wash, rinse and dry well.

• Grates only (not caps)

• Repeat steps of cleaning process

(with items at left) as needed,

until soil is completely removed.

• Rinse thoroughly and dry.

• NOTE: Do not reassemble caps

on burners while wet.

*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.

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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

C

LEANING CHART

( CONT

.

)

PART CLEANING METHOD

Surface burners

Oven cavity

• Food spills containing

sugar and/or milk

• All other spills

Oven racks

Broiler pan and grid

•

• Soap and water

Self-cleaning cycle

• Soap and water

• Steel wool pad

• Self-cleaning cycle

• Soap and water

• Steel wool pad

• Dishwasher

• Solution of 1/2 cup ammonia to

1 gallon water

• Mild abrasive cleanser or

commercial oven cleaner

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• See the “Sealed surface burner”

section in the “Caring for your

range” section.

• When oven cools, wash, rinse

and dry with soft cloth. See

the “Using the self-cleaning

cycle” section.

• See the “Using the self-cleaning

cycle” section.

• Wash, rinse and dry.

• Place on 2nd and 4th rack

guides. Racks will discolor and

become harder to slide. After

cleaning, apply vegetable oil to

rack guides for easier sliding.

• Wash, rinse and dry.

• Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub

with plastic scrubbing pad.

• Do not clean the pan and grid in

the self-cleaning cycle.

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S

EALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP

Cleaning the surface burners

• You should routinely remove and clean the burner cap. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover. Keeping the burner cap clean prevents improper ignition and an uneven flame.

• For the proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner, do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the gas tube opening.

• Gas must flow freely through the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. You must keep this area free of any soil and protect it from boilovers or spillovers. Always keep the burner cap in place whenever a surface burner is in use.

• Let the cooktop cool before cleaning.

• Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or rust removers.

• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

• Be careful not to allow moisture to collect in the control areas. Moisture can cause the ignitor switches to fail.

• Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color. If the

5

8

" flames are uneven, you may need to clean the burners.

Porcelain burner cap

Burner base


Contoured well area

Ignitor

Gas tube opening

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S

EALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP

( CONT

.

)

To clean the burners:

1.

Pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base.

2.

Clean the burner cap with warm, soapy water and a sponge. You can also clean it with a mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser.

Do not clean the burner cap in a dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.

3.

If the gas tube opening has become soiled or clogged, use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area.

4.

If the ports are clogged, clean them with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a

wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, call a qualified technician for service.

5.

After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports, replace the burner cap.

Alignment pin

To replace the burner cap, make sure the alignment pins on the burner cap are properly aligned with the burner base.

6.

Turn on the burner to see if it will light. If the burner does not light after you have cleaned it, contact an authorized service technician. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.

R

EMOVING THE OVEN DOOR

For normal use of your range, you do not need to remove the door. However, if you find it necessary to remove the door, follow the instructions in this section.

NOTE: The oven door is heavy.

Before removing the door:

1.

Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom corner of the door stop clip.

2.

Pry door stop clip free and remove from front frame hinge slot. Take care not to scratch porcelain.

3.

Repeat procedure for other door stop clip.

Door removal pin hole

Hinge hanger

Door stop clip

Front frame hinge slot

Range

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R

EMOVING THE OVEN DOOR

( CONT

.

)

To remove:

1.

Open the oven door. Insert door removal pins, included with your range, into both hinge hangers. Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range.

3.

Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.

2.

Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins.

4.

Pull door straight up, then toward you. Hinge hangers will slide out of front frame hinge slot.

To replace:

NOTE: The door removal pins you inserted must still be in both door hinges.

1.

Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.

2.

Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is horizontal. Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge slots.

3.

Rotate top of door toward range. Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins.

NOTE: Make sure the hinge hangers are fully seated and engaged on the support pins.

4.

Insert the door stop clip with the angular surface at the top of the frame hinge slot, then push in the bottom of the clip until flanges are flush with the front frame.

5.

Open the door completely and remove the door removal pins. Save door removal pins for future use.

6.

Close the door.

Door stop clip


Range

Hinge hanger

Support pins

Front frame hinge slot

Angular surface of door stop clip


25

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T

ROUBLESHOOTING

Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 29.

R

ANGE DOES NOT WORK

PROBLEM

Nothing works

CAUSE

• The range is not plugged into a properly grounded outlet (120v polarized).

• The range is not properly connected to the gas supply. Contact an authorized service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply.

(See the Installation Instructions.)

• You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.

O

VEN

/

BROILER BURNER

PROBLEM

The oven does not work

The burner fails to light

The burner flames lift away from the ports, are yellow, or are noisy

CAUSE

• You have not turned the oven temperature control knob to a temperature setting. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” section.)

• The main or regulator gas shutoff valve is in the off position. (See the

Installation Instructions.)

• The ignitor is broken. Contact an authorized service technician to replace it.


• The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized service technician to check the air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions.

TROUBLESHOOTING

S

URFACE BURNERS

PROBLEM

The burner fails to light

The burner flames are uneven

The burner flames lift off the ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off

The burner makes a popping noise when on

CAUSE

• The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs before turning them. Make sure the control knob is turned to the Light position. (See page 6.)


• The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See page 24.)

• The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See page 24.)

• The burner caps may not be positioned properly. (See page 24.)

• The burner needs cleaning. (See page 23 and 24.)

• The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized service technician to check the air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions.

• The burner is wet from washing. Let it dry.

W

HEN SELF

-

CLEANING YOUR OVEN

PROBLEM

The Self-Cleaning cycle will not work

CAUSE

• The door is not closed all the way.


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TROUBLESHOOTING

C

OOKING RESULTS

PROBLEM

Cookware not level on cooktop

(Check to see if liquids are level in cookware)

SOLUTION

• Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.)

• Use cookware with a flat bottom.

Excessive heat on cooktop in areas around cookware

The oven temperature seems too low or too high

Slow baking or roasting

Baked items too brown on bottom

Unevenly baked items

Crust edge browns before pie is done

• Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the burner flame.

• Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature

control” section.)

• Increase baking or roasting time.

• Increase temperature 25

°

F.

• Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in when

preheating is recommended.

• Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides.

• Open oven door to check food when timer signals shortest time suggested

in recipe.

• Oven peeking can make cooking times longer.

• Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in oven.

• Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides.

• Position rack higher in oven.

• Decrease oven temperature 15

°

to 25

°

F.

• Level the range.

• Bake in center of oven with 2 inches of space around each pan.

• Check to make sure batter is level in pan.

• Shield edge with foil.

If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 29.

I

NDICATOR LIGHTS FLASH

PROBLEM

The oven on and heating indicator lights flash

The heating and door locked/cleaning indicator lights flash

CAUSE

• You cannot bake, broil, or clean. Call for service. (See “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 29.)

• The door lock has failed. Call for service. (See “If You Need Assistance or

Service” on page 29.)

If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 29.

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R

EQUESTING

A

SSISTANCE OR

S

ERVICE

To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.

I

F YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Call our Consumer Assistance Center at

1-616-923-7113. Our consultants are available to assist you.

When calling:

Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to You” section).

This information will help us better respond to your request.

• Accessory and repair parts sales

• Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)

• Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and repair parts distributors

To locate an authorized service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory

Yellow Pages.

Our consultants provide assistance with:

• Features and specifications on our full line of appliances

• Installation information

• Use and maintenance procedures

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F YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS

If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use FSP ® factory authorized parts. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new ROPER ® appliance.

To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center.

F

OR FURTHER ASSISTANCE

If you need further assistance, you can write to us with any questions or concerns at:

Roper Brand Home Appliances

Consumer Assistance Center c/o Correspondence Dept.

2000 North M-63

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

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I

NDEX

TOPIC PAGE

ANTI-TIP BRACKET................................................3, 16

ASSISTANCE ..............................................................29

BAKING

Aluminum foil ............................................................9

Bakeware ..................................................................9

Pans ......................................................................7, 8

Racks ........................................................................8

Setting cycle............................................................12

Tips..........................................................................12

BROILING

Grid..........................................................................14

Guidelines ........................................................14, 15

Pan ..........................................................................14

Setting cycle............................................................14

CLEANING

Broiler pan and grid ................................................22

Control knobs..........................................................21

Control panel ..........................................................21

Exterior surfaces ....................................................21

Oven cavity ............................................................22

Oven door glass ......................................................22

Oven racks ..............................................................22

Self-cleaning cycle ..................................................18

Surface burners ................................................22-24

Surface burner grates and caps ............................21

CONTROL PANEL

Burner heat settings..................................................6

Control knobs............................................................6

Surface burner markers ............................................5

COOKWARE

Canning ....................................................................7

Materials....................................................................7

Tips............................................................................7

ELECTRONIC TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK/TIMER

Clock ......................................................................10

Display/clock ..........................................................10

Timer ......................................................................11

FEATURES ....................................................................5

TOPIC PAGE

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ..................................2

OVEN

Door ..................................................................24, 25

OVEN TEMPERATURE

Adjusting ................................................................13

Setting ..............................................................12, 14

OVEN VENT ................................................................15

PANS ........................................................................7, 8

PARTS ..........................................................................5

RACKS ..........................................................................8

ROASTING

Pans .................................................................... 7, 8

Racks ........................................................................8

Setting cycle............................................................12

Tips..........................................................................12

SAFETY ....................................................................3, 4

SELF-CLEANING CYCLE

Before you start ......................................................18

How the cycle work ................................................20

Setting the controls ..........................................19, 20

Tips..........................................................................18

SERVICE ....................................................................29

STORAGE DRAWER ..................................................17

SURFACE BURNERS

Control knobs......................................................6, 21

Burner heat settings..................................................6

Power failure ............................................................7

Surface burner markers ............................................5

Tips........................................................................6, 7

TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................26-28

WARRANTY ................................................................32

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WARRANTY

ROPER ® G

AS

R

ANGE

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

FROM DATE OF PURCHASE

WE WILL PAY FOR

FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company.

WE WILL NOT PAY FOR

A.

Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of your range.

2. Instruct you how to use your range.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.

4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.

B.

Repairs when your range is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

C.

Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home.

D.

Damage to your range caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by us.

E.

Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

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THIS ROPER APPLIANCE IS WARRANTED BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. UNDER NO CIRCUM-

STANCES SHALL IT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized

Roper dealer.

If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section, or by calling 1-616-

923-7113 from anywhere in the U.S.A.

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