Whirlpool SF312PEW manual

Wkfl ol@ 4a HO W lOHAKE*HOMER~: UseAndCare G U I D E A Note to You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts and Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring for Your Range 16 If You Need Assistance or Service 25 Warranty 28 l-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. CONTINUOUS AND STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGES TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INST[...]

A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to oper[...]

Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE 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 perso[...]

. 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 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 man[...]

* 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 l Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. l Use care[...]

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. Oven vent - Surface burners, grates and reflector pans _ Model and serial number plate - (under cooktop) Anti-tip brackets - ctronic clock/ Minute Timer Broiler drawer Control panel [...]

Using Your Range h In This Section Page Using the surface burners ................ .7 Positioning racks and pans .............. .g For best air circulation ..................... 10 Setting the clock 10 ............................... Page Adjusting the oven temperature control ............................................... 13 Broiling ............[...]

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SElTING 1 RECOMMENDEDUSE 1 LITE HI Medium l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting. l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to [...]

l Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan. l Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges or areas where food might collect. l Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty. l Use cookware only as it was intended to be used. Follow pan instructio[...]

Extra 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. For proper roasting, follow these guidelines: l The rack must be level. . Use adequate amount of liquid (meat juices or water) so food does not get overdone. l Do not try to pull rack out over door. [...]

2. Release the Set Button after the time of day is set. Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes and seconds up to 60 minutes. 1. Turn the Set Knob clockwise to the setting you want (up to 60 minutes). The Minute Timer will count down and the colon will flash. When the[...]

Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 4 for more information. 1, Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, pull rack out to the stop, raise the front edge, and lift out. For further information, see “Positioning[...]

Adjusting the oven temperature control 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 ad[...]

1. Pull the broiler drawer open. Broiler door will tilt down when opened. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down sides into lower part of the broiler pan. See picture. Before the broiler is turned on, place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three levels. Close broiler drawer. Push in and turn the [...]

The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in lower part of 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. Oven vent WARNING Burn[...]

Caring for Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface burner grates and reflector Removing the broiler carriage.. ....... 19 pans .................................................. .16 The continuous-cleaning oven.. .... ..2 0 Removable cooktop ........................ .17 Cleaning chart ................................... 22 Surface burners ....[...]

Removable cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans. 2. Lift front of cooktop enough to clear the front of the range. Grasp both sides of the cooktop, lift and pull forward to remove. WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not try to clean under the cooktop without removing it first. Failure to follow this precaution could result in per[...]

4. 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. 5. Replace cooktop. Ports Typical surface burner flame at highest setting Removi[...]

Removing the broiler carriage The broiler carriage can be removed for easier cleaning. To remove: 1. Pull broiler drawer open. Broiler door will tilt down when opened. 2. Remove the broiler pan and grid. 3. Slightly lift broiler carriage and pull all the way out. To replace: 1. Push broiler carriage in until carriage is locked under placement tab i[...]

The continuous-cleaning oven (model SF330PEW) Standard-cleaning oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain. Your continuous- cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface. The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black. The soread-[...]

Hand-cleaning the continuous- cleaning oven WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuous-cleaning oven. Some could become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes. WINDOW-Keep clean with warm, soapy water. Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas. Rinse well. Do not use steel wool o[...]

Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge and warm, soapy l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight water away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs. l Replace [...]

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN surface burners Sponge and warm, l Remove the cooktop. (See page 17.) soapy water l Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled. Warm, soapy water For cooked-on food: and a nonabrasive, l Remove burner from manifold with plastic scrubbing pad Phillips screwdriver. OR l Wash with warm, soapy water and a Vinegar [...]

PART Oven cavity (model SF31 2PEW)- continued Oven cavity (model SF330PEW) WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Do not allow commercial oven clean- ers to contact the heat seal, thermo- stat or exterior surfaces of the range. Damage will occur. l Make sure oven is cool. l Remove door for easier access. l Clean heavily soiled area[...]

If You Need Assistance or Service 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 Consumer Assistance Center for help or ca[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner flames Air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Whirlpool lift off ports, service technician to check air/gas are yellow, or mixture. are noisy when turned off Burner makes Burner is wet from washing. Let dry. popping noise when on Control knob(s) You are not pushing in before Push control knob(s) i[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooking results When broiling, you have not Completely close broiler drawer. are not what completely closed the broiler you expected drawer. (continued) The display There has been a power Reset the clock. (See page 10.) is showing failure. “88:88” 2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance[...]

WHIRLPOOL@ Gas Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-Y EAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation[...]