Whirlpool SF3004SR Range Use & care guide

A Model SF3004SR

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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR

RANGE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS.

PARTS AND FEATURES.

USING YOUR RANGE

Using the Surface Burners

Using the Oven Control

Baking .

Broiling

Oven Vent

CARING FOR YOUR RANGE.

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Control Panel

Surface Burner Grates..

Lift-Up Cooktop

Surface Burners

Oven Door

Standard Oven Cleaning

Cleaning Chart

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.

WHIRLPOOL RANGE

WARRANTY.

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01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Before you use your range

Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” packed wlth your range.

Read this Use & Care Guide and the Cooklng Guide for important safety

Information.

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You are personally responsible for:

Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use &Care Guide and the Cooking Guide.

Having your range installed by a qualified installer. l

Installing the range where it is protected from the elements, and on a level floor strong enough to hold its weight.

. Having your range properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. (See “Installation Instructions!‘) l

Making sure the range is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly. l

Properly maintaining your range.

Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range. l

See “Cooking Guide” for important safety and use information.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the range, or leave them unattended near it They could be burned or injured.

2. DO NOT store things children might want above the range.

Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.

3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch a hot surface burner, oven burner or areas around them.

They could be hot enough to burn severely.

4. KEEP children away from the range when it is on. The cooktop, oven walls, racks and door can be hot enough to cause burns.

5. DO NOT use a range to heat a room. Persons in the room could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.

6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but not over another surface burner to prevent burns, injury and to help prevent the utensil from being pushed off the cooktop.

7. DO NOT use water on grease fires. The fire will spread. Cover fire with large lid or smother with baking soda or salt.

8.

DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments when using the range.

Garments could ignite if they touch a hot burner or surround- ing area and you could be burned.

9. DO NOT heat unopened con- tainers. They could explode. The hot contents could burn and container particles could cause injury

10.

When adding or removing food,

MAKE SURE to open the oven door all the way to prevent burns. continued on next page

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DO NOT use a wet pot holder.

Steam burns can result. DO NOT use a towel or bulky cloth as a pot holder, They could catch fire and burn you.

12. MAKE SURE the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boil-overs and spill-overs. This will help prevent hazardous build-ups of food.

Heavy splattering or spill-overs left on a range can ignite and burn you. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying.

14. GREASE is flammable and should be handled carefully. Let fat cool before attempting to handle it. Do not allow grease to collect around range or in vents. Wipe spill-overs immediately.

15.

NEVER use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak. Ex- plosion and injury could result.

16.

DO NOT repair or replace any parts unless specifically recom- mended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified service technician. 13. DO NOT leave surface burners on high heat settings. Boil-overs and greasy spillovers could cause steam, smoke and could ignite and burn you.

17. DO NOT use oven.for storage.

Stored items and range could be damaged if oven is turned on accidentally. l

FOR YOUR SAFETY l

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS

IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE

CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.

- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

If you need service, or call with a question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial

Numbers [from the plate located as shown

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2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book and your sales slip together in the Literature

Pac.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card turnished with this product.

Parts and features

Models SF3004SR

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

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OVEN VENT

OVEN RACK GUIDE

HEAT SEAL

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BROILER DRAWER

OVEN’BURNER

(not shown)

OVEN DOOR

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Using your range

LEFT FRONT

CONTROL KNOB

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LEFT REAR

CONTROL KNOB

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RIGHT FRONT

CONTROL KNOB

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SURFACE

BURNER

INDICATOR

OVEN

CONTROL

RIGHT REAR

CONTROL KNOB

Using the Surface Burners

This range is equipped with standing pilots. Standing pilots must be lit initially with a match following the directions on page 9. The pilot light will remain lit when the burners are turned off. To turn a burner on again, just push in and turn the control knob to LITE and the burner will light.

Surface Burner Indicators

The solid dot in the surface burner indicator shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob.

Control knobs must be pushed in, then turned to LITE position.

Affer the burner lights, turn the control knob back to a desired setting.The control knob can be set anywhere between HI and a low setting. Do not cook with the control in the LITE posltlon.

See the “Cooking Guide” for Important utensil Informatlon. Until you get used to the sefflngs, use the followlng as a gulde.

Use LITE to light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a de- sired setting.

Do not cook wlth the control In the LITE posltlon.

Use a hlgh settlng to start cooking or to bring liquids to a boil.

Use a medlum setting to start cooking or to fry chicken or pan- cakes; for gravy, puddings and icing or to cook large amounts of vegetables.

Use a low set- tlng to keep foods warm until ready to serve.

Using the Oven Control

Baking

Racks should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at leastlY2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For more information, see the “Cooking Guide:

1.

Position the racks properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltlon, pull rack out to stop, raise front edge and lift out.

2. Set the Oven Control to the baking temperature you want. The oven burner will automatically

50-60 seconds. light in

3. Preheat the oven for10 minutes before adding food. NOTE: Oven racks, walls and door will be hot.

Do not place food directly on oven bottom.

4. During baking, the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting.

5. When baking is done, turn the

Oven Control to OFF.

Broiling

The Broiler Drawer is located below the oven door. Always broil with the drawer and oven door completely closed.

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Pull the broiler drawer open and tilt the door panel down.

2. Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down sides into lower part of broiler pan. See picture.

1. Place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan before turning on the broiler. See pan placement chart in the “Cooking

Guide” for recommended positions. pan

4. Set the Oven Control to BROIL. The broiler wilt automatically

50-60 seconds.

5. When broiling light in is done, turn the

Oven Control to OFF.

DO NOT PREHEAT THE BROILER BEFORE USING. COMPLETELY CLOSE

THE BROILER DRAWER DURING BROILING.

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The Oven Vent

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located under the backguard. Do not block vent.

Poor baking will result.

OVEN VENT

Lighting Standing Pilots

To light Cooktop Pilots:

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Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop. Lift the cooktop and rest on support rod.

2. Make sure all controls are OFF.

3. To light, hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners. The pilot flame should be Y, to J/e in

(.6X-.953 cm) high.

4. If the pilot flame needs adjust- ment, turn the pilot adjustment screw on the manifold pipe.

5. Lower the cooktop and replace the grates before using the sur- face burners.

To light Oven Burner Pilot:

1.

Make sure the oven control is OFF

2. Remove the broiler drawer, Slide drawer out to stops, lift both sides, then slide the rest of the way out.

3. Hold a lit match over the oven burner pilot located at the rear of the burner.

4. After the’oven burner pilot is burn- ing steady, check burner lighting by turning the Oven Control to a temperature above140”F (60°C).

The burner will take 50-60 seconds to light.

5. Replace the broiler drawer.

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Caring for your range

Control Panel

1.

Pull knobs straight off. 2. Use warm soapy water, baking soda and a damp soft cloth or spray glass cleaner to wipe the control panel. Rinse and wipe dry.

3. Wash knobs in warm soapy water or use baking soda and a damp, soft-cloth or follow directions provided with glass cleaner. Rinse well and dry.

CAUTION: Do not soak or use abraslve cleansers. They could rub off the marklngs.

4. Push the knobs straight back on.

Make sure they point to OFF.

Surface Burner Grates

2. Lift off the surface burner grates.

, Wash the grates in automatic dish- & Replace the surface burner washer or use warm soapy water grates. and plastic scrub pad. Rinse and dry well.

Lift-Up Cooktop

1.

Lift front of cooktop at corners and swing up the support rod.

2. Carefully lower the cooktop onto the support rod.

3. Wipe surface under cooktop with warm soapy water. Use soapy plastic scrub pad on stubborn spots.

CAUTION: Do not drop the cook- top. Damage can result to the porcelain trame. and the cooktop

Surface Burners

TYPICAL TOP BURNER FLAME

Lift up the cooktop, following the instructions on page12.

Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a soft cloth after each use.

Occasionally check surface burner flames for size and shape as shown. If flames do not burn properly, you may need to remove the surface burners for cleaning (see page13), or call a qualified technician for burner adjustments.

The Oven Door

Removing the oven door will make it easier to clean the oven.

1.

position.

2. Hold the door at both sides and lift off of hinges at bottom corners of door.

3. To replace, fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges.

Push the door down evenly. The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly.

Standard Oven Cleaning

The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water and steel wool pads and a commercial oven cleaner. See “Cleaning Chart” for further instructions.

Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the oven seals, ther- mostat or exterior surfaces of the range. Damage will occur.

Using Foil

To catch sugar or starchy spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack, slightly larger than the cooking container.

CAUTION; Do not use foil to cover oven floor or to Completely cover a rack. Gcod alr clrculatlon Is needed for the oven to operate properly.

Poor cooklng results and damage to the &en could occur.

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Cleaning Chart

PART

Exterior surtaces

WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN

Soft cloth and warm soapy l

Wipe off regularly when cook- water or baking soda. top and range are cool.

Nylon or plastic scrubbing l

Do not allow tood contalnlng pad for stubborn spots. acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon Juice or milk) to remain on surtace. Acids will remove the flnlsh. l

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

Surtace burner Automatic dishwasher or l

Wash with other cooking utensils. grates warm soapy water and plastic scrubbing pad. l

Dry completely. l

Do not use abrasive or harsh

Sutiace burners Warm soapy water, a plastic scrubbing pad, dishwashing detergent or a solution of 1 quart of boiling hot water and 2 tablespoons of

DIP IT?

Broiler dmwer, pan and grld

Control knobs

Warm soapy water and plastic scrubbing pad.

Warm soapy water and soft cloth. l l

Lift-up the cooktop, see page 11.

Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled. l l l l l

In case ot stubborn stalns:

Remove burner from manifold with phillips screwdriver.

Soak in warm soapy water and wipe with plastic scrubbing pad and dishwashing detergent.

It staln Is still there, soak 20 mlnutes In bolllng water and

DIP IT@ solutlon. Be sure the solutlon covers the whole burner.

Rinse and dry well.

If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort ports. Do not use a wood- en toothplck.

Do not clean surtace burner In dlshwasher. l l l

Clean atter each use.

Wash pan and grid with other utensils.

Atter broiler Is cool, wipe interior with warm damp cloth.

For stubborn spots, use a plastic scrubbing pad. l l

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Do not soak. continued on next page

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PART

Control panels

Oven mcks

Standard oven

WHAT TO USE

Warm soapy water or baking soda, soft cloth and spray glass cleaner.

Warm soapy water and plastic scrubbing pad.

Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pad.

Commercial cleaners. oven

HOW TO CLEAN

9 Wosh, rinse and dry well.

. Follow directions provided with cleaner. l

Wash, rinse and dry well. Use plastic scrubbing pad for stub- born oreas. l

Remove door for easier access. l

Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface. l l l

Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner.

Rinse well with clear water.

Use in well ventilated room. l

Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the oven seals, thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range. Damage will occur.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps:

L Before calling for assistance...

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If burner flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off:

The air/gas mixture may be incor- rect (Call for service.]

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. l

If burner makes a popping noise when ON:

Is the burner wet from washing? Let dry. l

If nothing operates:

Is the range properly connected to the gas supply? (See “Installation

Instructions!‘) l

Is the flow of combustion or ventilation air to the and/ range blocked? Do not block the air flow to and around the range. l

Is the Oven Control turned to a tem- perature setting or BROIL?

If burner falls to light: l l

Is the range connected to the gas supply?

Are burner page 13.) ports clogged? (See l

If burner flames are uneven:

Are burner ports clogged? page 13.)

(See l

If control knob(s) will not turn:

Did you push in before trying to turn? l l l l l l l

If cooking results aren’t what you expected:

Is the range level?

Are you using pans recommended in the “Cooking Guide”?

If baking, have you allowed IM to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air circulation?

Have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for?

Are the pans the size called for in the recipe?

Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source?

Do the cooking utensils have smooth, flat bottoms and fit the sur- face burners?

See the Cooking Guide for more infor- mation on cooking problems and how to solve them.

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2.

If you need assistance%.

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv- ice assistance telephone number.

Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:

1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained Con- sultants. The Consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper- ation from your appliance or, if serv- ice is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.

4.

If you have a problem*...

Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:

Mr. Robert Stanley

Division Vice President

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 US-33, North

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022

3.

If you need service*. . .

Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran-

Companies.

7iECU-CARE

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TECH-CARE serv- ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war- ranty and provide after-warranty service,anywhere in the United States,

To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE service as- sistance telephone number (see Step

2) or look in your telephone directory

Yellow Pages under:

5.

If you need FSP” replacement parts%.

FSP is a registered trademark of

Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.

To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service as- sistance number in Step 2,

‘If you must call or write, please pro- vide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This infor- mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assist- ance.

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WHIRLPOOL MICROWAk OVEN/

RANGE PRODUCT

W-

1 LENGTH OF WARRANTY

I FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provlded by a franchised TECH-CARE@ servlce company.

LIMITED FOUR-YEAR

WARRANTY

Second Throuah Fifth Year

1 From Date of Pirchase

Replacement

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1 WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR magnetron ovens if defective tube on microwave

In materials or workmanshlp.

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of the range product.

2. Instruct You how to use the range product.

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

4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.

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

C. Pick up and deliver. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.

D. Damage to range product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

E. Any labor costs during the limited warranty.

JVHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-

TIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or Ilmitatlon of Incidental or consequential damages so this limitatlon or exclusion may not apply to You. Thls

WarrarItY glves You specific legal rights, and You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outslde the United States, a different warrantv may apply. For details, please contact Your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.

Part NO. 75592~ofX786763 Rev. B

01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Printed in U.S.A.

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