Whirlpool SF325PEE manual

A Note to Y ou ............ 2 Range Safety ........ 3-5 Parts and Features . .. 6 Using Y our Range ..... 7 Caring for Y our Range ..................... 22 T r oubleshooting ...... 30 Requesting Assistance or Service .................... 32 Index ....................... 33 W arranty ................. 36 1 - 800 - 253 - 1301 Call our Consumer Assist[...]

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 – IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fir e, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: • W ARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED AN[...]

5 RANGE SAFETY • Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.[...]

6 ACCUBAKE SYSTE M HR MIN TIMER SET TIMER OFF BAKE CUSTOM TEMP START ENTER ENTER OFF CANCEL CLOCK LIGHT BROIL 5 SEC HEAT BAKE BROIL LOCK'D TIMER O N F Electronic oven control (p. 11) Control panel (pp. 7, 22) Automatic oven light switch (p. 29) Oven vent (p. 20) Surface burners and grates (pp. 7, 22-26) Anti-tip bracket (p. 21) Model and seria[...]

7 U SING Y OUR R ANGE To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently. U SING THE SURF ACE BURNERS Easy ways to save energy • To help shorten your cooking time, use the least amount of liquid possible. • Preheat your pots and pans o[...]

8 USING Y OUR RANGE 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 (thick- ness) 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 i[...]

9 USING Y OUR RANGE General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results. • Before turning on the oven, place oven racks where you need them. • To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, 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 r[...]

10 F OR BEST AIR CIRCULA TION 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. • For best results, allow 1 1 ⁄ 2 -2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. For best baking results[...]

11 HR MIN TIMER SET TIMER OFF BAKE BAKE CUSTOM TEMP ST ART ENTER OFF CANCEL CLOCK LIGHT LIGHT AUTO CLEAN HEAT BAKE BROIL LOCK'D TIMER O N BROIL 5 SEC T HE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Start/enter pad (p. 13) Hour pads (p. 12) Minute pads (p. 12) Off/ cancel pad (p. 13) Display/clock • When you first plug in the range, everything on the display wi[...]

12 USING Y OUR RANGE NOTE: If you do not want the clock time displayed, press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds. To display the clock time again, press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds. You should not have to reset the time. 1. Press the clock pad. 2. Set the time. Press the “up” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) pad(s) until the correct time sh[...]

13 USING Y OUR RANGE 3. Start the minute timer. The minute timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When the time is up: You will hear four 1-second tones, then four 1-second reminder tones every minute until you press the timer off pad. NOTE: To display the time of day while the minute timer is counting down, press th[...]

14 USING Y OUR RANGE Your oven is designed with the AccuBake tempera- ture management system to constantly monitor oven temperature. The burner element will cycle, as needed, to maintain the desired temperature. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in operation. IMPORTANT: Do not try to light the oven burner during a power failu[...]

15 5. Press the start/enter pad. A preheating time will count down on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheating times based on the oven temperature you select: • For 245°F and less, the preheating time is 4 minutes. • For 250°F-445°F, the preheating time is 10 minutes. • For above 450°F, the preheating time is 15 minutes[...]

16 USING YOUR RANGE B AKING / RO ASTING ( CONT . ) PRESS YOU SEE OFF CANCEL (time of day) 6. When baking, put your food in the oven after the preheat countdown time ends. During baking/roasting, the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. 7. After cooking, turn off the oven. Save energy and save money • “Ov[...]

17 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 the oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lowe[...]

18 USING Y OUR RANGE B ROILING The broiler is located below the oven door. The broiler pan and grid roll out for easy access. 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[...]

19 USING YOUR RANGE B ROILING ( CONT . ) 5. Press the custom broil pad. 6. Start oven. You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start/enter pad. To change the setting, see “To custom broil at a lower temperature” below. After changing the setting, you do not have to press the start/enter pad again. 7. After broiling, t[...]

20 ACCUBAKE SYSTE M HR MIN TIMER SET TIMER OFF BAKE CUSTOM TEMP START ENTER OFF CANCEL CANCEL CLOCK LIGHT BROIL 5 SEC Broiling guide Recommended pan positions are numbered from bottom (0) to top (2) (see “Broiling” earlier in this section.) For best results, turn your meat after about 2 ⁄ 3 of the broiling time. Turn chicken pieces after abou[...]

21 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[...]

22 C ARING FOR Y OUR R ANGE Your range is designed so you can care for it easily. 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 working like new. w W ARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doin[...]

23 C LEANING CHART ( CONT . ) PART Surface burners Broiler pan and grid Broiler Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN • See “Sealed surface burners and cooktop” later in this section for cleaning instructions. • Wash the pan and grid with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well. OR • Wash the pan and grid [...]

24 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE S EALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP The sealed burner cooktop is specially designed to make cleaning easier. Cleaning the cooktop • Wipe the cooktop with a damp sponge and dry. NOTE: Do not remove the cooktop. Doing so could result in product damage. Cleaning the contoured well areas The contoured well is an area around e[...]

25 Gas tube opening Burner base S EALED SURF ACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP ( CONT . ) Contoured well area Ignitor CARING FOR Y OUR RANGE Cleaning the surface burners • You should routinely remove and clean the burner cap. Always clean the burner cap after a spill- over. Keeping the burner cap clean prevents improper ignition and an uneven flame. • Fo[...]

26 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 op[...]

27 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE R EMOVING THE OVEN DOOR ( CONT . ) To remove: 1. Open the door about halfway. Insert door removal pins into both hinge hangers. Do not remove them while the door is removed from the range. 3. Rotate the door toward the range. Lift up the door until it stops. Do not use the door handle to lift the door. Rotate the door towar[...]

28 You can remove the panel in the oven bottom for cleaning. To remove: 1. Let oven cool. 2. Remove the oven racks. 3. Remove the 2 hold-down screws at the rear of the oven. If the screws are too tight to remove by hand, use a screwdriver. 4. Place your fingers in the slots in the bottom panel and lift the rear of the panel up and back until the li[...]

29 The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on or off when the oven door is closed: • Push the oven light pad. To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace th[...]

30 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 32. R ANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM Nothing works CAUSE • The range[...]

31 • There has been a power failure. Press the off/cancel pad to clear the display, then reset the clock, if needed. (See page 12.) • Press the off/cancel pad to clear the display. If an “F” code appears again, call for service. (See “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 32.) C OOKING RESULTS PROBLEM Cooking results are not what y[...]

32 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[...]

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35 TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION ..................................................... 10 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................... 21 ASSISTANCE ............................................................. 32 BAKING AccuBake ......................................................... 14, 15 Pans .............................[...]

PART NO. 3196288 Rev. C © 1997 Whirlpool Corporation ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. 7/97 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE W ARRANTY W HIRLPOOL ® G AS R ANGE 3/96 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanshi[...]