Whirlpool FGP325A Use and care guide

A Note To You

Important Safety lnsttuctions

Parts And Features

Using Your Range

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MODELS FGP325A FGP320A

FLP320A FGP315Y

FGP310Y FLP31OA

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A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Roper appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance .properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner- ship Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property. l

ALL RANGES

CAN TIP.

. INJURY TO PERSONS

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INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICES PACKED

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SEE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.

For more information, see the “The anti-tip bracket” on page 15.

Our toll free number, I-80044-ROPER available 24 hours a day.

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If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If

You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 22. If you need further help, feel free to call us. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

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.

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

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.

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

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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.

General

* Install or locate the range only in accordance 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. l

Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene, formal- dehyde, carbon monoxide and soot, primar- ily from incomplete combustion. Significant exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Properly adjusted burners with a blue, rather than a yellow, flame will minimize incomplete combustion. Venting with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure. continued on next page

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CAUTION: Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it. l

Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range. They could be burned or injured. l

Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly.

. Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start. l

Do not attempt to light the oven burner on electric ignition models during a power failure.

Personal injury could result. Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure. l

Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual. l

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS,

AREAS NEAR SURFACE BURNERS OR

INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN. Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns.

During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners, areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns; such as, the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cook-top and the oven door. l

Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface burner and you could be burned. l

Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch surface burners. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire. l

Keep range vents unobstructed.

. Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. l

Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard. l

Do not use the oven for storage. l

Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak. Explosion and injury could result. l

Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located.

When using the cooktop

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Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers. Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range can ignite and burn you. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying. l

Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthen- ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. l

Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

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Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan. l

Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners.

When using the oven

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Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. l

Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replac- ing food.

Grease

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Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. l

Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleaning

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Do not clean door heat seal. It is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the seal. Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide. l

Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. l

On some models, disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range. On all models, disconnect the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing.

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Parts And

Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.

Anti-tip bracket ion wall behind

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Surface burners and grates

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Control panel

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Broiler drawer

Control panel

Surface burner markers

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Oven temperature control

Right rear control knob

Right front control knob

Using Your Range

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In This Section

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Using the surface burners ............................... .77

Positioning racks and pans .............................. .9

For best air circulation .................................... .10

Lighting standing pilots ................................... 11

Baking/roasting ................................................ 12

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Adjusting the oven temperature control ....... .;3

Broiling .............................................................. 13

Energy oaving tips.. ......................................... .14

The oven vent ................................................... 14

The anti-tip bracket .......................................... 15

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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 either standing pilots or electric ignitors. Standing pilots must be lit initially with a match following the directions on page 11. 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. Electric igniters automatically light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE.

Push in control knobs and turn them to the

LITE position. On electric ignitor models, the clicking sound is the ignitor sparking. Visually check that burner has lit.

After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting. You can set the control knob anywhere between HI and LO.

Surface burner markers

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

Burner heat settings

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Use correct burner heat settings (see next page).

If the heat setting is too high, it can:

Char bacon and cause curling.

Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges. l l

9 Toughen liver, fish and seafood.

Scorch delicate sauces and custards.

Cause a boilover.

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Until you get used to the setting, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

RECOMMENDED USE l

To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting. l l

To start foods cooking.

To bring liquids to a boil. l l l l

To hold a rapid boil.

To fry chicken or pancakes.

For gravy, pudding and icing.

To cook large amounts of vegetables. l

To keep food warm until ready to serve.

NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the LITE position.

In case of a prolonged power failure

Surface burners with electric ignitors can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner and slowly turn the control knob on until the burner lights. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting. Power failures will not affect standing pilots. Do not attempt to operate an electric ignition oven during a power failure.

Cookware tips

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There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cooking utensils for your needs.

NOTE: For best results and greater fuel efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface burners.

Utensils with rounded, warped, ridged (porcelain enamel-ware) or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating, which utensil and/or surface burner. damages the

Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares.

The pan should have straight sides and a tight- fitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burners through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges or areas where food might collect.

Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty.

Use utensils only as they were intended to be used. Follow pan instructions. This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven. Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners.

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Burn, Fire, Explosion and

Product Damage Hazard l

Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking resutts. 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 left ON. l

If the flame should go out while cooking, or if there is a strong gas odor, turn the burners OFF. Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner.

If gas odor is still present, see safety note on page 3. Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire. l

Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or cooking product.

Home canning information

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

To protect your range:

For best reeufts, use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner.

Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.

Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

Positioning racks and pans

For baking/roeeting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

Rack placement for

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Personal Injury Hazard

Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.

Frozen pies, large roasts, 1 st or 2nd rack turkeys guide from bottom

Angel and bundt cakes, 2nd rack guide most quick breads, yeast from bottom breads, casseroles, meats

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, 2nd or 3rd rack

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When baking on two recka, arrange racks on first and third rack guides from bottom. l l

If rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands.

Do not place items on the open oven door. l

Be careful when installing and removing large food items from sixth rack position.

Food will be close to hot surfaces, including oven bottom and sides.

Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury.

6th oven rack position

(roasting rack)

When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position, place rack on bottom of oven. l l

For proper rosstlng, follow these guklelines:

The rack must be level.

Use adequate amount of liquid (meat juices or water) so food does not get overdone.

. Do not try to pull rack out over door. Rack will be at the same level as door when door is opened.

6th oven rack position

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For best air circulation

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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.

Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l

For best results, allow 1 I/Z-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).

. Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time.

Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans.

One pan

Place in the center of the oven rack.

Two pans

Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.

Three or four pans

Place in opposite corners on each oven rack.

Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.

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Lighting standing pilots

(models FGP320A, FLP32OA, FGPBiOY and FLP310A)

To light range pilots:

I. Make sure all controls are turned off.

2. Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop. Lift the cooktop. (See “Lift-up cooktop” on page 17.)

3. To light, hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners.

The pilot flame should be %to 3/e in (.6-l cm) high.

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If the pilot flame needs adjustment, turn the pilot adjustment screw midway down the length of the manifold pipe, behind the control panel.

Lower the cooktop and replace the grates before using the surface burners.

To light oven burner pilot:

1. Make sure the Oven Temperature Control is turned off.

2. Remove the oven bottom (see “Removing the oven bottom” on page 19). Then unscrew the burner baffle located on the burner (see

Installation Instructions for more information about the baffle).

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

4. After the oven burner pilot is burning steadily, check burner lighting by turning the

Oven Temperature Control to a temperature above 140°F (60°C). The burner will take

50-60 seconds to light.

5. Replace the burner baffle and oven bottom.

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Baking/roasting

1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9.

2. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature

Control to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The oven burner will automatically light in 50-60 seconds.

3. When baking, preheat the oven for 10 minutes. Put food in the oven.

NOTE: Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles.

Do not place food directly on the oven bottom.

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

5. When baking/roasting is done, turn the

Oven Temperature Control to OFF.

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Adjusting the oven temperature

Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven.

If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can adjust them by following these steps:


Control Knob to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip it over.

control

2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches.

3. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise.

Each notch equals about 10°F (5°C).

4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter- clockwise. Each notch equals about 10°F

(5°C).

Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob.

Broiling

The broiler drawer is located below the oven door. Always broil with the oven door closed.

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

2. Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down ribbing and through slots into lower part of the broiler pan. See picture.

3. Before the broiler is turned on, place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three levels. Refer to a reliable cookbook for broiling chart.

Drain slot Rib

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Control to BROIL. The broiler will automatically light in 50-60 seconds.

5. When broiling is done, turn the Oven

Temperature Control to OFF.

NOTE: Do not preheat the broiler before using.

Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling.

Energy saving tips

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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 lids.

9 Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time.

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

Start food on higher heat settings, then set surface burner control on low or off to finish cooking. Use retained heat for cooking when possible.

Use the more efficient surface burners instead of the oven when possible.

The oven vent

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located under the backguard. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting will result.

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

Turn on the surface burner only after placing filled pan on the burner grate.

“Oven peeking” may cause heat loss, longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking resufts. Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time. l l l

Bake cakes, pies or cookies when oven is warm. Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it.

Preheat the oven no longer than necessary.

Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range. When using the oven to cook one food, try to cook the rest of the meal in it also.

. Do not preheat when broiling, roasting or cooking items such as casseroles.

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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. Use potholders to move pans.

The anti-tip bracket

The range will not tip during normal use. How- ever, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti- tip bracket properly secured. l l l

To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged:

Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the backguard.

Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket.

See Installation Instructions for further details.

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Caring For Your Range

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Surface burner grates ...................................... 16

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Removing the oven door .................................. 18

Removing the oven bottom ............................. 19

Cleaning chart ................................................... 20 Surface burners ................................................ 17

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Your range is designed for ease of 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.

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. l

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns, electrical shock, fire or explosion.

Surface burner grates

1. Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool.

2. Lift off the surface burner grates.

3. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water or in a dishwasher. Use a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad for cooked-on foods. Rinse and dry well.

4. Replace burner grates,

Lift-up cooktop

1. Remove surface burner grates.

2. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place.

Personal Injury and

Product Damage Hazard l

Be sure both support rods are fully ex- tended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could resuft in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling. l

Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame.

3. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas.

NOTE: When cleaning under the cook-top on standing pilot models, be careful not to extinguish pilots.

4. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place.

Replace surface burner grates.

Surface burners

1. Lift up the cooktop, following the instructions above.

2. Before cleaning, remove screws that hold each of the burners in place. The screws prevent the burners from moving during shipment. Remove the shipping screw with a

Phillips screwdriver, lift the burner up, tilt it to one side at the end closest to the ignitor and move it toward the back of the range. This separates the burner from the gas valve at the front of the range, so it can be easily removed.

3. Wipe off surface burners with warm, soapy water and a sponge after each use. To remove cooked-on food, soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20-30 minutes. Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad.

4. If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports.

DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports.

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5. Before putting the burners back, dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for

30 minutes.

6. Replace burners, making sure they are properly seated and level. Replace screws.

7. Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color. If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners (see page 17) or call a qualified technician for adjustment.

Typical surface burner flame at the highest setting

Removing the oven door

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

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.

To remove:

1. Open the door as far as it will go.

2. Remove the screws on each side of the oven door.

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Close the door about % of the way.

Lift the door up and off the hinges.

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To replace:

1. Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position. Be careful if pulling the hinges open by hand. Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers.

2. Hold the door at the sides near the top. Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door.

Insert arms evenly, as far as they will go.

3. If the door is not in line with the oven frame, remove it and repeat the above steps.

4. Replace the screws on the oven door.

Removing the oven bottom

The panel in the oven bottom can be removed for cleaning or to light burner pilot.

To remove:

1. Remove oven racks.

2. Remove the two hold-down screws at the rear of the oven. If screws are too tight to remove by hand, use a screwdriver.

3. Place fingers in slots in bottom panel and liff rear of panel up and back until lip at the front of panel is clear of front frame of oven cavity.

4. Lift bottom up and out.

To replace:

1. Place oven bottom panel in oven with the back raised about 6 inches or until you can insert the hold-down lip at front of panel under the front frame of oven cavity.

2. Push back of oven bottom panel down fully into place on metal flanges on rear wall and insert the hold-down screws.

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Cleaning chart

Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range.

PART

Control knobs

Control panel

Exterior surfaces

(other than control panel)

Surface burner grates

Surface burners

WHAT TO USE

Sponge and warm, soapy water


OR

Paper towel and spray glass cleaner


Warm, soapy water and nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad

OR

Dishwasher a


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Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel.

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.

Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.

DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They may damage the finish of the knobs. l

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They may damage the finish.

DO NOT SPRAY cleaner directly on panel.

Apply cleaner to paper towel. l


USE nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas. l

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

They may damage the finish.

NOTE: Do not allow foods containing acids

(such as vinegar, tomato or lemon juice) to remain on surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish. Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool. l l

. In dishwasher, wash with other cooking utensils.

Dry completely.

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad

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Vinegar and water solution l l l l l

Lift up the cooktop. (See page 17.) l l

Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled.

For cooked-on food:

Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver.

Wash with warm, soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution.

Rinse and dry well.

If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort ports. Do not use a wooden toothpick.

Do not clean surface burner in dishwasher.

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PART

Broiler drawer, pan and grid (clean after each use)

Oven racks

Oven door glass

(Models FGP325A,

FGP320A and

FLP320A)

Oven cavity

WHAT TO USE

Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water

Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water

Paper towel and spray glass cleaner

OR

Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad


Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas

OR

Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas

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9 Clean after each use.


After broiler is cool, wipe interior with warm, damp sponge. For heavily soiled areas, use a soapy steel-wool pad. l

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. l l l

Make sure oven is cool.

Follow directions provided with the cleaner.

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. l l l l l

Make sure oven is cool.

Remove door and oven bottom for easier access. (See pages 18 and 19.)

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Remove door for easier access.

Rinse well with water. l l l l l l

Remove door and oven bottom for easier access.

Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface.

Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner.

Rinse well with clear water.

Use in well-ventilated room.

Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heat seal, thermo- stat or exterior surfaces of the range.

Damage will occur.

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If You Need Assistance

Or Sewice

This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our toll-free telephone number for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help

US respond properly to your request.

1. Before calling for assistance . . .

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call.

PROBLEM

Nothing will operate

A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.

Controls are not set correctly.

The flow of combustion a&or ventilation air to the range is blocked.

The oven will not The Oven Temperature Control operate is not turned to a temperature setting.

Pilot is extinguished on standing pilot models.

Burner fails to light

The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.

A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.

Burner flames are uneven

Burner flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.

Range is not properly connected to gas supply.

Burner ports are clogged.

Pilot is extinguished on standing pilot models.

Burner ports are clogged.

SOLUTION

Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage. (See Installation

Instructions.)

Contact an authorized Roper service technician to reconnect range to gas supply. (See Installation Instructions.)

Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker.

Reset controls, if needed.

Remove blockage to airflow to and around range.

Push in and turn the Oven Tempera- ture Control to a temperature setting.

Light pilot. (See “Lighting standing pilots” on page 11.)

Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage. (See Installation

Instructions.)

Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker. In case of prolonged power failure, manually light burners (see page 8).

Clean with a straight pin (see pages 17 and 20).

Light pilot. (See “Lighting standing pilots” on page 11.)

Clean with a straight pin (see pages 17 and 20). If this fails, call an authorized

Roper service technician for service.

Contact an authorized Roper service technician to check air/gas mixture.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Burner makes popping noise when on

Burner is wet from washing. Let dry.

Control knob(s) You are not pushing in before will not turn turning.

Push control knob(s) in before turning to a setting.

Cooking results The range is not level. are not what you expected

Level range. (See Installation Instructions.)

The oven temperature seems too Adjust the oven temperature control. (See low or too high. “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 13.)

The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for.

Preheat oven if called for in recipe.

The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.

Use only tested recipes from a reliable source.

The pans are not the type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom- recommended in the recipe. mended pan type and size.

There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking.

Allow 1 ‘/i to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air circulation. There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).

Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used.

Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil.

When broiling, you have not completely closed the broiler drawer.

Completely close broiler drawer.

2. If you need assistance . . .

Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-600-44-ROPER

(l-800-447-6737) and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.

For further information, write to:

Mr. William Clark

Consumer Assistance Representative

Roper Brand Appliances

2000 M-69

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

3. If you need service . . .

Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your area. For help finding an authorized servicer in your area, call our toll-free telephone number in

Step 2.

4. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved . . .

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Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action

Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of inde- pendent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.

Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer and Roper Brand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem.

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

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ROPER”

Gas Cooking Product

Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in

(from date of purchase) materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company.

1 WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of your appliance.

2. Instruct you how to use your appliance.

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

4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.

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

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

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

E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

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This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. Under no circumstances shall k be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion 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 distributor or military exchange.

If you need service, first see the “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking

“Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our toll-free telephone number, l-800-44-ROPER (l-800-447-6737), from anywhere in the U.S.

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