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Whirlpool FGS387Y manual

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    UseAndCave A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle 19 bt;~ For Your 22 If You Need As4~nl . 27 Warranty 32 l-800-44-ROPER Call us with questions or comments. SELF-CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTlON BOOK WlTH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEAS[...]

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    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass 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 maint[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appli- ance, 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 ra[...]

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    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[...]

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    Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cook-top 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[...]

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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 (on wall behind backguard) Surface burners and grates Lock lever Oven vent Removable storage drawer - Model and serial number plate (behind right side of storage dra[...]

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    Using Your Range In This Section Paw Using the surface burners ................................ .7 Positioning recks and pans .............................. .9 For best air circulation .................................... .10 9etting the clock ............................................... 11 Using the Minute Timer ................................[...]

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    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. SE-ITING RECOMMENDED USE LITE l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor. HI l To start foods cook[...]

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    Home canning information The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of tima can cause damage to the cooktop. To protect your range: l For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner. l Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time. Too much h[...]

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    For best air circulation 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. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1 l/2-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum spac[...]

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    Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push In the knob when turning. Using the Minute nmer Th[...]

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    Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change reck position. lift rack at front and pull out. For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The oven bur[...]

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    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[...]

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    5. Set the Oven Selector to BROIL. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. The broiler will automatically light in 50-60 seconds. 6. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat a[...]

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    Broiling rack position chart RACK POSiTiON FROM BOlTOM 4 3 FOOD Rare steaks and fish Medium and well-done steaks and hamburgers; Well-done foods such as chicken, lobster, ham slices and pork chops Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be us[...]

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    Using the automatic MEALTIMER” clock The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the delayed time cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. . . . underc[...]

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    To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in. 3. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 4. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control[...]

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    The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer before removing. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out. Replacing th[...]

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    Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Page How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Page Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    l Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. lf most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur. l Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle. l Remo[...]

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    4. 5. 6. 7. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The Clean Indicator Light will come on. After the Seff-Cleaning cycle is started, the Lock Indicator Light comes on when the oven temperature goes above normal baking/ roasting temperatures. The door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved when the Lock Indicator is on. [...]

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    Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface burner grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Surface burners and cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The [...]

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    Surface burners and cooktop The cooktop and burner box areas are specially designed to make cleaning easier. Since the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy and convenient. To clean the cooktop, wipe with a damp sponge and dry. Product Damage Hazard Do not remove the cooktop. Doing so could result in product damage. Cleaning the contoured well[...]

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    Gas must flow freely through the small hole in the brass orifice for the burner to light properly. This area must be free of any soil and be kept protected from boilovers or spillovers. ALWAYS keep the burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use. After cleaning the gas tube opening, replace the burner cap and trim ring. Occasionally ch[...]

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    Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners. The[...]

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    The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. I Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could resuft in electrical shock or burns. l The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. [...]

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    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 toll-free telephone number for help or ca[...]

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    PROBLEM Burner flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Contact an authorized Roper service technician to check air/gas mixture. Burner makes popping noise when on Burner is wet from washing. Let dry. Control knob(s) will not turn Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate You are not pushing in before turni[...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-8737) 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[...]

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    ROPER” Gas Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company. WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR k Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of[...]