Whirlpool SF3020SG manual

TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 4.65 Cubic Foot Oven MODEL SF3000SG SF3020SG SF302BSG PART NO. 8053369 Rev. A Standard-Cleaning Gas Range A Note to Y ou ............. 2 Range Safety ............. 3 Parts and Features .... 5 Using Y our Range ..[...]

2 1 - 800 - 253 - 1301 Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free. 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. – WH[...]

3 R ANGE S AFETY continued on next page You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y our 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 [...]

4 RANGE SAFETY – SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: • W ARNING – T O REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE[...]

5 P ARTS AND F EA TURES (Models SF302BSG and SF3020SG shown) Left front control knob Oven temperature control knob Right front control knob Right rear control knob Left rear control knob Oven vent (p. 14) Surface burners and grates (pp. 8, 16, 17, 18) Anti-tip bracket (p. 15) Door stop clip (p.19, 20) Model and serial number plate (behind left side[...]

6 Your range comes with standing pilots. When you first use your range, you have to light the standing pilot. The pilot light will stay lit when you turn off the burners. To light surface burner pilots: 1. Make sure all controls are turned off. 2. Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop. Lift up the cooktop. (See “Lift-up cooktop and su[...]

7 L IGHTING ST ANDING PILOTS ( CONT . ) To light the oven burner pilot: 1. Make sure the oven temperature control knob is turned off. 2. Open the br oiler door . 3. Remove the br oiler pan and grid. 4. Hold a lit match over the oven burner pilot located at the rear of the burner . NOTE: To make it easier to reach the pilot, use a long (fireplace) m[...]

8 U SING THE SURF ACE BURNERS 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 [...]

9 USING Y OUR RANGE U SING THE SURF ACE BURNERS ( CONT . ) 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. Home canning information The large diameter of most water-bath[...]

10 USING Y OUR RANGE 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. •[...]

11 USING Y OUR RANGE B AKEWARE CHOICES Baki ng perform an ce is af fected by th e ty pe of bakeware used. Use the bakeware si ze recom m ended i n the r ecipe. BA K EWA RE T YPE Light c o lo r e d a luminum • Light go lde n c rus t s • Ev en brown in g • Use tem peratu re and ti m e recom m ended in recipe. Da r k a luminum and o t he r bakew[...]

12 USING Y OUR RANGE B AKING / RO ASTING Rear Front 2. Push in and tur n the oven temperature contr ol knob counterclockwise to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The oven burner will light by itself in 50-60 seconds. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. 1. Place racks where you need them. For more infor[...]

13 USING Y OUR RANGE B ROILING The broiler is located below the oven door. Always broil with the broiler and oven doors closed. NOTES: • Do not step on or apply weight to the broiler door when it is open. This could damage the door. • Do not preheat the broiler before using it. Completely close the broiler door during broiling. 1. Open the br o[...]

14 Broiling guidelines Recommended pan positions are numbered from bottom (0) to top (2) (see “Broiler pan and grid” earlier in this section.) For best results, place food 3 inches or more from the broil burner. You should rotate the broiler pan back to the front at the same time you turn the foods. B ROILING ( CONT . ) MEAT Steak, 1" thic[...]

15 USING Y OUR RANGE 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. T HE ANTI - TIP BRACKET The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weig[...]

16 C ARING FOR Y OUR R ANGE w W ARNING 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 agents before using them to clean your ra[...]

17 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE C LEANING CHART ( CONT . ) PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Surface burners • See “Lift-up cooktop and surface burners” in the “Caring for your range” section. Oven cavity • Food spills containing sugar and/or milk • Soap and water • When oven cools, wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth. Broiler pan [...]

18 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 8. Replace the surface bur ner grates. 7. T o lower the cooktop, lift the cooktop from both sides while pr essing the support r ods back to unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place. L IFT - UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS 1. Remove the surface burner grates. 2. Lift the fr ont of cooktop at both front corners until the supp[...]

19 CARING FOR Y OUR RANGE R EMO VING THE OVEN DOOR continued on next page 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 bo[...]

20 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE R EMO VING THE OVEN DOOR ( CONT . ) Range Front frame hinge slot 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 [...]

21 CARING FOR Y OUR RANGE Lip 4. Place your fingers in the slots in the bottom panel and lift the rear of the panel up and back until the lip at the front of the panel is clear of the front frame of the oven cavity. 5. Lift the bottom up and out. To replace: Reverse the steps above. You can remove the panel in the oven bottom for cleaning. To remov[...]

22 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 24. R ANGE DOES NOT WORK S URFACE BURNERS CAUSE • The control kn[...]

23 TROUBLESHOOTING C OOKING RESULTS If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 24. PROBLEM SOLUTION Cookware not level on cooktop • Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.) • Use cookware with a flat bottom. Excessive heat on cooktop in areas around cookware • Choose cookwa[...]

24 Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. 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” s ection). This i nformation will help us better respond to your requ est. Our consultants pro[...]

27 TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................... 15 ASSISTANCE ............................................................. 24 BAKING Aluminum foil .......................................................... 11 Bakeware ................................................................ 11 Pans .......................[...]

PART NO. 8053369 Rev. A © 1998 Whirlpool Corporation ® Registered Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. 4/98 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE W ARRANTY W HIRLPOOL ® G AS R ANGE WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be[...]